Dr. Korivi serves as the Chair of the Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy (EERE) Department at Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech). He holds an appointment as a Professor in the EERE Department. He also serves as Program Director for the Electronics Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering programs in the EERE Department. Additionally, Dr. Korivi serves as the Director of the Oregon Renewable Energy Center. Dr. Korivi joined Oregon Tech in 2023.
Dr. Korivi earned a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Louisiana State University. He has extensive experience in academic leadership, program and curriculum development, and student engagement initiatives. Dr. Korivi is also experienced in developing and leading externally funded research and training programs, and workforce development initiatives in the advanced technology sectors. His various initiatives have been funded for more than $9 M till date, including at least $2.8 M at Oregon Tech. Funding organizations include the National Science Foundation, US Department of Homeland Security, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Intel Corp.
Dr. Korivi has an interdisciplinary background with a track record of innovation in several fields. He is active in the fields of semiconductor technologies, energy storage, advanced composites, 3D printed electronics, among others. Dr. Korivi’s work engages undergraduate and graduate students in research, training, and professional skills development. Most of his undergraduate students have presented their research in national and regional technical conferences, and a considerable number have gone on to pursue graduate degrees.