Arun Majumdar is a distinguished materials scientist and engineer currently serving as the inaugural dean of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. A prominent leader in energy policy and technology, he was the first director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Majumdar has held senior roles at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Google, focusing on energy initiatives and strategy. An expert in thermal engineering, he is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. His career reflects a deep commitment to addressing global climate challenges through innovation, research, and high-level government advisory roles in the United States.
