Board of Advisors
Dr. B V Phani
Chief Investigator, EICTA-IITK
Professor B. V. Phani is deeply involved in finance, innovation, and entrepreneurship at IIT Kanpur. He wears multiple hats, serving as the Dean of Resources & Alumni, Associate Dean of Innovation & Incubation, and leading key initiatives like the SIDBI Innovation Incubation Center.
Dr. S Sadagopan
Prof. S. Sadagopan is the Director of IIIT Bangalore from 1999 to 2021. He studied at Madras University and Purdue University and spent over 25 years teaching at top institutes like IIT Kanpur, IIM Bangalore, and IIIT Bangalore. His research covers areas like Operations Research, Decision Theory, Databases, and e-Governance.
Dr. R S Sharma
Ram Sewak Sharma is a retired civil servant who has played a key role in shaping India’s digital landscape. Currently, he teaches Technology and Policy at IIT Kanpur and serves as the Chairperson of ONDC. Over the years, he has held several important positions, including CEO of the National Health Authority, Chairman of TRAI, and the first Director General of UIDAI, where he was instrumental in building Aadhaar.
Dr. Rishikesha Krishnan
Professor Krishnan is passionate about strategy and innovation. Over the years, he has held prestigious roles, including the Jamuna Raghavan Chair in Entrepreneurship at IIM Bangalore, and has been a Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania and ISB Hyderabad. He has written extensively, with over 200 publications across journals, case studies, and the popular press.
Dr. Raghava Rao M
Professor Raghava Mukkamala is passionate about data science and cybersecurity. He teaches at Copenhagen Business School, where he also leads the Master’s in Data Science program. His research focuses on using AI to tackle real-world challenges like misinformation, hate speech, and cybersecurity threats. He’s even working with the UNHCR to refine AI models that detect bias against refugees.
Dr. Naveen C
Professor Naveen Chilamkurti is a leading expert in cybersecurity and computer networks at La Trobe University, where he serves as the Associate Dean for International Partnerships. He also leads the Cybersecurity Discipline and directs the La Trobe Cybersecurity Research Hub. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science, his expertise spans IoT, wireless networks, sensor networks, and multimedia computing.