Arun N. Netravali (born 26 May 1945) is an Indian–American computer engineer credited with contributions in digital technology including HDTV.
He conducted research in digital compression, signal processing and other fields.
Several global universities, including the Ecole Polytechnique Federale in Lausanne, Switzerland, have honored him with honorary doctorates.
He is the author of over 170 technical papers, 70 patents, and three books in the areas of picture processing, digital television, and computer networks.
Prior to joining Bell Labs, Netravali was an adjunct professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.