Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management
Board of Studies
School of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
Prof. Viraj Kumar
Chairperson, Board of Studies
Prof. Viraj Kumar is a Visiting Professor at the Kotak-IISc AI-ML Centre at IISc Bangalore. After completing his PhD from UIUC (2007), he ta ... Prof. Viraj Kumar is a Visiting Professor at the Kotak-IISc AI-ML Centre at IISc Bangalore. After completing his PhD from UIUC (2007), he taught Computer Science courses at a range of liberal arts and research institutions in the US before returning to pursue his passion: advancing quality education in India. His primary research area is in Computer Science education, and his recent focus is on understanding the educational impact of Gen AI. He has co-authored IISc's policy on the use of Gen AI for teaching and research, and his NPTEL course on Programming with Gen AI had reached over 44,000 learners. He serves as an elected member of the ACM India Council, co-chairing its educational initiatives. Prof Kumar serves as a member of NCERT's Textbook Development Team for Class 11 and 12 Computer Science textbooks. Previously, he served as a consultant to the Kasturirangan Committee to draft the National Education Policy (NEP2020).
Dr. Kapil Vaswani
Member
Dr. Kapil Vaswani is a systems and security researcher specializing in confidential computing, trusted execution environments, and secure da ... Dr. Kapil Vaswani is a systems and security researcher specializing in confidential computing, trusted execution environments, and secure data systems. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from IISc Bengaluru in 2007. His work focuses on secure databases, encrypted data systems, and confidential computing on emerging platforms such as GPUs and AI accelerators. He has contributed to influential projects including EnclaveDB, Azure SQL Always Encrypted, and confidential computing architectures for AI accelerators.
Prof. Sujit Gujar
Member
Prof. Sujit Gujar is an Associate Professor at IIIT Hyderabad and CA Technologies Faculty Chair, specializing in game theory, mechanism desi ... Prof. Sujit Gujar is an Associate Professor at IIIT Hyderabad and CA Technologies Faculty Chair, specializing in game theory, mechanism design, and AI. He earned his PhD from IISc, receiving the Alumni Medal for Best Thesis. His research focuses on fairness, privacy, incentives, and trust in AI-driven systems, including online markets, blockchains, and decentralized learning. With publications in top venues such as AAAI, IJCAI, and AAMAS, he contributes significantly to theory and practice.
Prof. Yadati Narahari
Member
Prof. Yadati Narahari is a distinguished scholar and leader at the Indian Institute of Science, renowned for excellence in teaching, researc ... Prof. Yadati Narahari is a distinguished scholar and leader at the Indian Institute of Science, renowned for excellence in teaching, research, and institutional governance. An expert in game theory, mechanism design, electronic markets, and data-driven systems, he has held key leadership roles including Dean of EECS, Chair of CSA, and Chair of DIGITS, driving IISc’s digital transformation. A visionary academic and national contributor, he has significantly shaped India’s research and higher education ecosystem.
Prof. Viraj Kumar
Chairperson, Board of Studies
Prof. Viraj Kumar is a Visiting Professor at the Kotak-IISc AI-ML Centre at IISc Bangalore. After completing his PhD from UIUC (2007), he ta
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Prof. Viraj Kumar is a Visiting Professor at the Kotak-IISc AI-ML Centre at IISc Bangalore. After completing his PhD from UIUC (2007), he taught Computer Science courses at a range of liberal arts and research institutions in the US before returning to pursue his passion: advancing quality education in India. His primary research area is in Computer Science education, and his recent focus is on understanding the educational impact of Gen AI. He has co-authored IISc's policy on the use of Gen AI for teaching and research, and his NPTEL course on Programming with Gen AI had reached over 44,000 learners. He serves as an elected member of the ACM India Council, co-chairing its educational initiatives. Prof Kumar serves as a member of NCERT's Textbook Development Team for Class 11 and 12 Computer Science textbooks. Previously, he served as a consultant to the Kasturirangan Committee to draft the National Education Policy (NEP2020).
Dr. Kapil Vaswani
Member
Dr. Kapil Vaswani is a systems and security researcher specializing in confidential computing, trusted execution environments, and secure da
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Dr. Kapil Vaswani is a systems and security researcher specializing in confidential computing, trusted execution environments, and secure data systems. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from IISc Bengaluru in 2007. His work focuses on secure databases, encrypted data systems, and confidential computing on emerging platforms such as GPUs and AI accelerators. He has contributed to influential projects including EnclaveDB, Azure SQL Always Encrypted, and confidential computing architectures for AI accelerators.
Prof. Sujit Gujar
Member
Prof. Sujit Gujar is an Associate Professor at IIIT Hyderabad and CA Technologies Faculty Chair, specializing in game theory, mechanism desi
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Prof. Sujit Gujar is an Associate Professor at IIIT Hyderabad and CA Technologies Faculty Chair, specializing in game theory, mechanism design, and AI. He earned his PhD from IISc, receiving the Alumni Medal for Best Thesis. His research focuses on fairness, privacy, incentives, and trust in AI-driven systems, including online markets, blockchains, and decentralized learning. With publications in top venues such as AAAI, IJCAI, and AAMAS, he contributes significantly to theory and practice.
Prof. Yadati Narahari
Member
Prof. Yadati Narahari is a distinguished scholar and leader at the Indian Institute of Science, renowned for excellence in teaching, researc
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Prof. Yadati Narahari is a distinguished scholar and leader at the Indian Institute of Science, renowned for excellence in teaching, research, and institutional governance. An expert in game theory, mechanism design, electronic markets, and data-driven systems, he has held key leadership roles including Dean of EECS, Chair of CSA, and Chair of DIGITS, driving IISc’s digital transformation. A visionary academic and national contributor, he has significantly shaped India’s research and higher education ecosystem.
School of Space Technology
Prof. B. N. Raghunandan
Chairperson, Board of Studies
Prof. B. N. Raghunandan is a distinguished Aerospace Engineering academician and researcher with over four decades at the Indian Institute o ... Prof. B. N. Raghunandan is a distinguished Aerospace Engineering academician and researcher with over four decades at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Internationally recognized for contributions to combustion, propulsion, atomization, and heat and mass transfer, his work spans solid and liquid rocket propulsion, air-breathing engines, alternative aviation fuels, and rural energy technologies. An alumnus of IIT Bombay and IISc Bangalore, Prof Raghunandan has significantly contributed to DRDO, ISRO and other national institutions. A prolific author, researcher and mentor, he has shaped generations of aerospace engineers, lead many scientific initiatives and advanced India’s aerospace research ecosystem.
Prof. Gopal Krishna Kamath
Member
Prof. Gopal Krishna Kamath is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He served as t ... Prof. Gopal Krishna Kamath is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He served as the Head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering from 2023-26. He was the Professor in-charge of the IIT Kanpur Research Park between 2021-23, when he led initiatives to deepen and strengthen industry-academia collaborations. Prior to joining IIT Kanpur he served in various scientific and leadership roles in CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Tata Advanced Materials Ltd, Tata Consultancy Services, and Bombardier Aerospace India. He obtained his degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and University of Maryland, College Park. His research interests include aircraft structural health monitoring, corrosion sensing and monitoring in aircraft, and corrosion fatigue in aerospace materials.
Prof. O. N. Ramesh
Member
Prof. O. N. Ramesh is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at IISc Bengaluru, specializing in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. His research ... Prof. O. N. Ramesh is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at IISc Bengaluru, specializing in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. His research combines theory and experimentation to address complex aerodynamic flows. He has taught courses such as Fluid Dynamics,, Aerodynamics, Turbulence, Flight and Space Mechanics and Mathematical Methods.
Prof. Rajkumar Sureshchandra Pant
Member
Prof. Rajkumar Sureshchandra Pant has Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering. His areas of specialization include Air ... Prof. Rajkumar Sureshchandra Pant has Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering. His areas of specialization include Aircraft Conceptual Design, Air Transportation, and Optimization. He has been a member of faculty of Aerospace Engineering Department IIT since December 1989. He is currently a Professor in Higher Academic Grade. Prof. Pant is an alumnus of College of Aeronautics, Cranfield University, UK, where he earned his Ph.D. under Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme, and IIT Madras, where he did his Masters in Aeronautical Engineering. He has also worked for five years in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in the Design & Engineering Department at Kanpur (3.5 years) and Nasik (1.5 years) Divisions. In 2002, he set up a Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) systems laboratory at IIT Bombay, which has undertaken pioneering R&D projects related to design, development and demonstration of LTA systems. He has published and presented ~ 300 scientific papers, of which ~ 230 are in international journals and conferences. He has also conducted more than 20 Seminars, Conferences and Continuing Education and Management Development Programs during his 35-year long career at IIT Bombay. He has won three awards for excellence in teaching at IIT Bombay, Lifetime Achievement Award by American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics and Science pioneer Award by Uttarakhand Government. He is a Life Member of The Aeronautical Society of India and Indian Society of Technical Education, and also a member of American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, USA, The Airship Association, UK and The Naval Airship Association, USA. He has spent time at several top-ranking institutes and universities all over the world, e.g., Imperial College London & Cambridge University in UK, Virginia Tech & Texas A&M University in USA, NTU Singapore, and ITA Brazil.
Prof. B. N. Raghunandan
Chairperson, Board of Studies
Prof. B. N. Raghunandan is a distinguished Aerospace Engineering academician and researcher with over four decades at the Indian Institute o
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Prof. B. N. Raghunandan is a distinguished Aerospace Engineering academician and researcher with over four decades at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Internationally recognized for contributions to combustion, propulsion, atomization, and heat and mass transfer, his work spans solid and liquid rocket propulsion, air-breathing engines, alternative aviation fuels, and rural energy technologies. An alumnus of IIT Bombay and IISc Bangalore, Prof Raghunandan has significantly contributed to DRDO, ISRO and other national institutions. A prolific author, researcher and mentor, he has shaped generations of aerospace engineers, lead many scientific initiatives and advanced India’s aerospace research ecosystem.
Prof. Gopal Krishna Kamath
Member
Prof. Gopal Krishna Kamath is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He served as t
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Prof. Gopal Krishna Kamath is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He served as the Head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering from 2023-26. He was the Professor in-charge of the IIT Kanpur Research Park between 2021-23, when he led initiatives to deepen and strengthen industry-academia collaborations. Prior to joining IIT Kanpur he served in various scientific and leadership roles in CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Tata Advanced Materials Ltd, Tata Consultancy Services, and Bombardier Aerospace India. He obtained his degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and University of Maryland, College Park. His research interests include aircraft structural health monitoring, corrosion sensing and monitoring in aircraft, and corrosion fatigue in aerospace materials.
Prof. O. N. Ramesh
Member
Prof. O. N. Ramesh is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at IISc Bengaluru, specializing in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. His research
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Prof. O. N. Ramesh is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at IISc Bengaluru, specializing in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. His research combines theory and experimentation to address complex aerodynamic flows. He has taught courses such as Fluid Dynamics,, Aerodynamics, Turbulence, Flight and Space Mechanics and Mathematical Methods.
Prof. Rajkumar Sureshchandra Pant
Member
Prof. Rajkumar Sureshchandra Pant has Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering. His areas of specialization include Air
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Prof. Rajkumar Sureshchandra Pant has Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering. His areas of specialization include Aircraft Conceptual Design, Air Transportation, and Optimization. He has been a member of faculty of Aerospace Engineering Department IIT since December 1989. He is currently a Professor in Higher Academic Grade.
Prof. Pant is an alumnus of College of Aeronautics, Cranfield University, UK, where he earned his Ph.D. under Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme, and IIT Madras, where he did his Masters in Aeronautical Engineering. He has also worked for five years in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in the Design & Engineering Department at Kanpur (3.5 years) and Nasik (1.5 years) Divisions.
In 2002, he set up a Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) systems laboratory at IIT Bombay, which has undertaken pioneering R&D projects related to design, development and demonstration of LTA systems.
He has published and presented ~ 300 scientific papers, of which ~ 230 are in international journals and conferences. He has also conducted more than 20 Seminars, Conferences and Continuing Education and Management Development Programs during his 35-year long career at IIT Bombay. He has won three awards for excellence in teaching at IIT Bombay, Lifetime Achievement Award by American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics and Science pioneer Award by Uttarakhand Government.
He is a Life Member of The Aeronautical Society of India and Indian Society of Technical Education, and also a member of American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, USA, The Airship Association, UK and The Naval Airship Association, USA.
He has spent time at several top-ranking institutes and universities all over the world, e.g., Imperial College London & Cambridge University in UK, Virginia Tech & Texas A&M University in USA, NTU Singapore, and ITA Brazil.
School of Electrical Sciences
Prof. Vikram M Gadre
Chairperson, Board of Studies
Prof. Vikram M Gadre is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay (IIT Mumbai) since 1994. He hold ... Prof. Vikram M Gadre is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay (IIT Mumbai) since 1994. He holds a B.Tech (1989, President's Gold Medal) and Ph.D. (1994) from IIT Delhi. His research focuses on multiresolution signal processing, wavelets, filter banks, and communications, with 23 journal papers, 60 conference publications, and over 1,900 citations. At IIT Bombay, he served as Head of CDEEP (2013-2017), Associate Dean (2008-2011), and teaches courses like signals and systems, earning teaching excellence awards in 1999, 2004, and 2009.
Prof. Mukul C Chandorkar
Member
Prof. Mukul C Chandorkar is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay (IIT Mumbai). He earned his B.Tech in 1984 ... Prof. Mukul C Chandorkar is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay (IIT Mumbai). He earned his B.Tech in 1984 from IIT Bombay, M.Tech in 1987 from IIT Madras, and Ph.D. in 1995 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. His research specializes in power electronics, electric drives, microgrids, power systems, and renewable energy integration, with numerous publications and a US patent on decentralized UPS systems. Prior to academia, he worked at ABB Corporate Research in Switzerland and companies like Larsen & Toubro. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at IIT Gandhinagar and teaches courses such as Electric Machine Analysis.
Prof. Shiv Govind Singh
Member
Prof. Shiv Govind Singh is a Professor and former Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at IIT Hyderabad. He earned his M.Tech from ... Prof. Shiv Govind Singh is a Professor and former Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at IIT Hyderabad. He earned his M.Tech from IIT Kanpur and Ph.D. from IIT Bombay, with postdoctoral work at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research focuses on 3D ICs, bio/gas sensors, lab-on-chip, and MEMS/NEMS, including pioneering COVID-19 detection kits and milk purity devices "Raj-Hansh." He holds over 225 publications, 10 patents, and awards like the Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Medal.
Prof. Vikram M Gadre
Chairperson, Board of Studies
Prof. Vikram M Gadre is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay (IIT Mumbai) since 1994. He hold
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Prof. Vikram M Gadre is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay (IIT Mumbai) since 1994. He holds a B.Tech (1989, President's Gold Medal) and Ph.D. (1994) from IIT Delhi. His research focuses on multiresolution signal processing, wavelets, filter banks, and communications, with 23 journal papers, 60 conference publications, and over 1,900 citations. At IIT Bombay, he served as Head of CDEEP (2013-2017), Associate Dean (2008-2011), and teaches courses like signals and systems, earning teaching excellence awards in 1999, 2004, and 2009.
Prof. Mukul C Chandorkar
Member
Prof. Mukul C Chandorkar is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay (IIT Mumbai). He earned his B.Tech in 1984
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Prof. Mukul C Chandorkar is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay (IIT Mumbai). He earned his B.Tech in 1984 from IIT Bombay, M.Tech in 1987 from IIT Madras, and Ph.D. in 1995 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. His research specializes in power electronics, electric drives, microgrids, power systems, and renewable energy integration, with numerous publications and a US patent on decentralized UPS systems. Prior to academia, he worked at ABB Corporate Research in Switzerland and companies like Larsen & Toubro. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at IIT Gandhinagar and teaches courses such as Electric Machine Analysis.
Prof. Shiv Govind Singh
Member
Prof. Shiv Govind Singh is a Professor and former Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at IIT Hyderabad. He earned his M.Tech from
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Prof. Shiv Govind Singh is a Professor and former Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at IIT Hyderabad. He earned his M.Tech from IIT Kanpur and Ph.D. from IIT Bombay, with postdoctoral work at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research focuses on 3D ICs, bio/gas sensors, lab-on-chip, and MEMS/NEMS, including pioneering COVID-19 detection kits and milk purity devices "Raj-Hansh." He holds over 225 publications, 10 patents, and awards like the Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Medal.
School of Business Management
Prof. Avinash G. Mulky
Chairperson, Board of Studies
Prof. Avinash G. Mulky is a distinguished marketing academic and industry professional, retired as Professor of Marketing from the Indian In ... Prof. Avinash G. Mulky is a distinguished marketing academic and industry professional, retired as Professor of Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. An alumnus of IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad, and Mysore University, he has received prestigious teaching awards including the Star TV National Award. With over two decades of industry experience, his expertise spans sales, channel management, and marketing research, alongside significant academic leadership, research, consulting, and executive training contributions.
Prof. M. H. Bala Subrahmanya
Member
Prof. M. H. Bala Subrahmanya is Senior Professor of Economics at the Department of Management Studies, IISc Bangalore, where he has served s ... Prof. M. H. Bala Subrahmanya is Senior Professor of Economics at the Department of Management Studies, IISc Bangalore, where he has served since 1996. A Mysore University gold medalist with a PhD from ISEC, he is a Commonwealth, Japan Foundation, and Fulbright-Nehru Fellow. He has guided 21 PhDs, published over 100 works, authored major monographs, and specializes in industrial economics, innovation, start-ups, SMEs, and entrepreneurship.
Mr. N. V. Sivakumar
Member
Mr. N. V. Sivakumar is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and business advisor with over four decades at PwC, serving in Audit and Advisory rol ... Mr. N. V. Sivakumar is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and business advisor with over four decades at PwC, serving in Audit and Advisory roles. He specialized in family business advisory, governance, succession planning, M&A, and corporate strategy, working with top Indian and global clients including Wipro, TVS Group, L&T, and P&G. As Partner Affairs Leader and Chairman of PwC India’s Partner Oversight Committee, he oversaw governance, leadership development, and strategic initiatives, making significant contributions to institution building and client engagement.
Mr. Venkatesh Valluri
Member
Mr. Venkatesh Valluri is a seasoned leader and strategic advisor with over 33 years of global experience in technology, manufacturing, and i ... Mr. Venkatesh Valluri is a seasoned leader and strategic advisor with over 33 years of global experience in technology, manufacturing, and innovation across India, Europe, and the US. He has held senior leadership roles at Ingersoll Rand, Agilent Technologies, and GE, and served on multiple national and industry advisory boards. Valluri is the founder of Valluri Technology Accelerators and Valluri Change Foundation, promoting AI-based urban solutions and social initiatives. He holds a B.Tech in Electronics and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
Prof. Avinash G. Mulky
Chairperson, Board of Studies
Prof. Avinash G. Mulky is a distinguished marketing academic and industry professional, retired as Professor of Marketing from the Indian In
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Prof. Avinash G. Mulky is a distinguished marketing academic and industry professional, retired as Professor of Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. An alumnus of IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad, and Mysore University, he has received prestigious teaching awards including the Star TV National Award. With over two decades of industry experience, his expertise spans sales, channel management, and marketing research, alongside significant academic leadership, research, consulting, and executive training contributions.
Prof. M. H. Bala Subrahmanya
Member
Prof. M. H. Bala Subrahmanya is Senior Professor of Economics at the Department of Management Studies, IISc Bangalore, where he has served s
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Prof. M. H. Bala Subrahmanya is Senior Professor of Economics at the Department of Management Studies, IISc Bangalore, where he has served since 1996. A Mysore University gold medalist with a PhD from ISEC, he is a Commonwealth, Japan Foundation, and Fulbright-Nehru Fellow. He has guided 21 PhDs, published over 100 works, authored major monographs, and specializes in industrial economics, innovation, start-ups, SMEs, and entrepreneurship.
Mr. N. V. Sivakumar
Member
Mr. N. V. Sivakumar is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and business advisor with over four decades at PwC, serving in Audit and Advisory rol
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Mr. N. V. Sivakumar is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and business advisor with over four decades at PwC, serving in Audit and Advisory roles. He specialized in family business advisory, governance, succession planning, M&A, and corporate strategy, working with top Indian and global clients including Wipro, TVS Group, L&T, and P&G. As Partner Affairs Leader and Chairman of PwC India’s Partner Oversight Committee, he oversaw governance, leadership development, and strategic initiatives, making significant contributions to institution building and client engagement.
Mr. Venkatesh Valluri
Member
Mr. Venkatesh Valluri is a seasoned leader and strategic advisor with over 33 years of global experience in technology, manufacturing, and i
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Mr. Venkatesh Valluri is a seasoned leader and strategic advisor with over 33 years of global experience in technology, manufacturing, and innovation across India, Europe, and the US. He has held senior leadership roles at Ingersoll Rand, Agilent Technologies, and GE, and served on multiple national and industry advisory boards. Valluri is the founder of Valluri Technology Accelerators and Valluri Change Foundation, promoting AI-based urban solutions and social initiatives. He holds a B.Tech in Electronics and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
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