*Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning extends its heartfelt *congratulations to Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan,* Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), on being selected for the prestigious *Padma Shri* in 2025 for his outstanding contributions to science and engineering. With a distinguished career spanning academia, government, and industry, he has been instrumental in shaping policies that foster global scientific collaboration and technological advancements. Dr. Panchanathan shares a deep and inspiring association with SSSIHL. Over the years, students, researchers, and faculty have had the privilege of engaging with him, benefitting from his guidance and insights, including his inspiring convocation address at our 43rd Annual Convocation in 2024, which deeply resonated with our academic community. Once again, we congratulate Dr. Panchanathan on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to his continued contributions to the global scientific landscape. #padmashri