IT world leader and visionary recognised by Australia's Monash University

Updated on: Thursday, May 05, 2011

NR Narayana Murthy, chairman and chief mentor, Infosys Technologies Limited – India is to receive the honorary degree of the Doctor of Engineering honoris causa from Australia's Monash University.

Monash University chancellor Dr Alan Finkel and vice-chancellor professor Ed Byrne will confer the degree in a ceremony at the University's Clayton campus in Melbourne this month. Narayana Murthy will also be present at the inaugural Richard Larkins Oration.

Murthy is the founder chairman of Infosys Technologies Limited, a global software consulting company headquartered in Bangalore, India, established in 1981.

The dean of engineering at Monash University, professor Tam Sridhar said, “Murthy has had a remarkable career, starting off from a humble garage in Bangalore to build a large, recognised and respected international brand. He is symbolic of a new and resurgent India that has delivered societal prosperity on the basis of significant intellectual capital. Monash University thanks Murthy and honours him with this doctorate.”

According to professor Mohan Krishnamoorthy, CEO of IITB-Monash, "Murthy is widely recognised as a man of enormous integrity, significant achievements and remarkable humility, and has brought these qualities to his leadership of the IITB-Monash collaboration, as chair of the Advisory Board. This award is a recognition of Murthy’s tremendous contributions to India and to society at large, through his large vision, drive for innovation and passion to bring about transformation and change.”

Peter Varghese, Australian high commissioner to India supported Monash University’s recognition of Murthy. He said “I congratulate Narayana Murthy on this honour. As chair of the IITB-Monash Research Advisory Council, Murthy has been a dedicated and long-time supporter of both Indian and Australian science. With the support of the Australia India Strategic Research Fund, IITB-Monash Research Academy has become a showcase for collaboration between Australian and Indian Institutions in the field of scientific research and development, and Murthy is well deserving of the recognition conferred with this honorary degree.”

Murthy said he was honoured to be receiving the doctorate from Monash University and was pleased to accept the opportunity to present the oration.

"I am also deeply honoured to be giving the inaugural Richard Larkins Oration in Melbourne. I have had a long and pleasant relationship with Australia and its wonderful people. I have been associated with the investments that Monash University is making in India in the R&D and innovation sector in partnership with IIT Bombay. Therefore, to receive this recognition from Monash University, one of Australia's top educational institutions is a privilege for me,” Murthy said.

Dr Alan Finkel AM, Chancellor and Professor Ed Byrne AO, vice-chancellor and president have extended an invitation to the University's staff and students to attend the doctorate ceremony. The ceremony will be held on Tuesday 10 May at 11.30am (AEDST) Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University Clayton Campus.

IT world leader and visionary recognised by Australia's Monash University

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