Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management

Leadership Team

Dr. M R Jayaram

Chancellor of the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management

Dr. M. R. Jayaram, is the Chairman of Gokula Education Foundation (Medical), and a driving force behind the Ramaiah Group of Institutions. Chancellor of Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences and Managing Trustee of M.S. Ramaiah Charities Trust, he has significantly shaped education and healthcare in India. A former legislator, COMEDK architect, education reformer, philanthropist & business leader. The spiritual inclined, Dr. M R Jayaram is widely honoured for his excellence and service in education and healthcare.

Prof. B N Raghunandan

Director RISM, Chairman, Task Force – Establishing RISM

Prof. B. N. Raghunandan is a distinguished Aerospace Engineering academician and researcher with over four decades at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), 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.

Mr. Gurucharan Gollerkeri

Mr. Gurucharan Gollerkeri

Mr. Gurucharan Gollerkeri retired as Secretary, Government of India. He has over three decades of experience in progressively senior roles i ... Mr. Gurucharan Gollerkeri retired as Secretary, Government of India. He has over three decades of experience in progressively senior roles in government; He is an articulate and persuasive communicator and Exemplary Leader who translated Visions as series of organisation with distinct identity. Gurucharan is currently the Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer for Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) and Director of the School of Social Sciences and the School of Law at the MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS).

Prof. Uday B Desai

Prof. Uday B Desai

Prof. Uday Desai is a distinguished academician and former Director of IIT Hyderabad (2009–2019), credited with placing IITH among India’s t ... Prof. Uday Desai is a distinguished academician and former Director of IIT Hyderabad (2009–2019), credited with placing IITH among India’s top 10 engineering institutes. He has served as mentor Director of IIT Bhilai and IIIT Chittoor. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur, SUNY Buffalo, and Johns Hopkins University, his research spans cyber-physical systems, AI, IoT, and wireless communications. He currently holds leadership roles across major universities and national science bodies.

Prof. Yadati Narahari

Prof. Yadati Narahari

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.

Mr. A. R. Prasad

Mr. A. R. Prasad

Mr. A.R. Prasad is a Commerce Graduate and a Cost & Management Accountant with over 38 years of experience. He has varied experience in Fina ... Mr. A.R. Prasad is a Commerce Graduate and a Cost & Management Accountant with over 38 years of experience. He has varied experience in Financial Reporting, Business Planning, Working Capital & Treasury Management, Costing, Taxation, Risk Management, establishing systems & procedures for green field projects, ERP implementation and Secretarial matters. Prasad had an association with various companies, started his career as management trainee with Kirloskar Electric Co Ltd in 1986 and associated with Otis Elevator Company (India) Limited and managed Finance, IT and HR functions at Bangalore factory. Later moved to L&T Group in 2005 and handled various functions at L&T-Valdel Engineering Limited, L&T-MHPS Turbine Generators Ltd and as Chief Financial Officer at L&T Power IC. He had attended Management development programmes at IIM-Ahmedabad & Grid International, Part of Global Leadership Development Program conducted by Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and Participated in Strategic Finance Leadership Program conducted in association with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Mr. Gurucharan Gollerkeri

Mr. Gurucharan Gollerkeri

Mr. Gurucharan Gollerkeri retired as Secretary, Government of India. He has over three decades of experience in progressively senior roles i ...

Mr. Gurucharan Gollerkeri retired as Secretary, Government of India. He has over three decades of experience in progressively senior roles in government; He is an articulate and persuasive communicator and Exemplary Leader who translated Visions as series of organisation with distinct identity. Gurucharan is currently the Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer for Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) and Director of the School of Social Sciences and the School of Law at the MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS).

Prof. Uday B Desai

Prof. Uday B Desai

Prof. Uday Desai is a distinguished academician and former Director of IIT Hyderabad (2009–2019), credited with placing IITH among India’s t ...

Prof. Uday Desai is a distinguished academician and former Director of IIT Hyderabad (2009–2019), credited with placing IITH among India’s top 10 engineering institutes. He has served as mentor Director of IIT Bhilai and IIIT Chittoor. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur, SUNY Buffalo, and Johns Hopkins University, his research spans cyber-physical systems, AI, IoT, and wireless communications. He currently holds leadership roles across major universities and national science bodies.

Prof. Yadati Narahari

Prof. Yadati Narahari

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.

Mr. A. R. Prasad

Mr. A. R. Prasad

Mr. A.R. Prasad is a Commerce Graduate and a Cost & Management Accountant with over 38 years of experience. He has varied experience in Fina ...

Mr. A.R. Prasad is a Commerce Graduate and a Cost & Management Accountant with over 38 years of experience. He has varied experience in Financial Reporting, Business Planning, Working Capital & Treasury Management, Costing, Taxation, Risk Management, establishing systems & procedures for green field projects, ERP implementation and Secretarial matters. Prasad had an association with various companies, started his career as management trainee with Kirloskar Electric Co Ltd in 1986 and associated with Otis Elevator Company (India) Limited and managed Finance, IT and HR functions at Bangalore factory. Later moved to L&T Group in 2005 and handled various functions at L&T-Valdel Engineering Limited, L&T-MHPS Turbine Generators Ltd and as Chief Financial Officer at L&T Power IC. He had attended Management development programmes at IIM-Ahmedabad & Grid International, Part of Global Leadership Development Program conducted by Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and Participated in Strategic Finance Leadership Program conducted in association with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.