Pradeep Khosla is an Indian-American academic and engineer. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Pradeep Khosla served as the Chancellor of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) from August 2012 to June 2021. He is also a distinguished professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UCSD. During his tenure as Chancellor, Khosla played a significant role in advancing the university's reputation and impact. He focused on strengthening interdisciplinary research, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, and enhancing the university's connections with industry and the local community.