CIKS
Advaita Prakashrao Kulkarni
Educational Qualifications Areas of Interest / Expertise: Current Projects / Roles: LinkedIn / Academic Profile Link : Click Here
Avantika Shukla
Educational Qualifications :M.A. in English, Sharda University (2022–2024) – 8.5/10 (First Division with Honours)B.A. (Hons) in English, Gautam Buddha University (2018–2021) – 7/10 (First Division) Areas of Interest / ExpertiseIntersectional Gender StudiesDecolonial thought, and social justice. Stories and experiences of women and marginalized communities in postcolonial and regional literature. Current Projects / RolesConstructing a Bharatiya
Anitya Anasuya Mohanty
Educational Qualifications:M.Sc. in Psychology, B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology and Contemplative Studies Areas of Interest / Expertise:Indian Psychology, Vedanta, Yoga, Positive Psychology, Humanistic Psychology Current Projects / Roles: Course Creation – 4 courses under the Shiksha Prashikshan Kendram of the IKS Division (MoE) on the themes of Health and Wellbeing from the Indian Perspectives, Yoga and
Nachiket Hegde
Educational qualifications: B.A., LL.B Areas of interest/expertise: Jurisprudence, Dharmashastra, History and Philosophical studies Current Projects: Indigenous Legal Philosophy for Contemporary India Publications: Authored a book on the life and philosophy of Shankaracharya titled Shakateeta Shri Shankaracharya
Vasupradha A.R.
Educational Qualifications Profile Summary I am currently working as a Research Assistant, with a background that combines classical Indian philosophy, traditional knowledge systems, and performing arts. My academic training spans the study of Nyāya philosophy, Indian Knowledge Systems, and Carnatic vocal music, which together inform my multidisciplinary approach to research and cultural engagement. Areas of
Sri. Arjun Bharadwaj
Arjun Bharadwaj is an author, translator, and researcher with deep interest in classical literature, arts, and philosophy. An engineer by training, he is well-versed in Sanskrit (Masters), Kannada, English, German, and Greek. Arjun works as a contributing editor of Prekshaa and is currently studying the comparative aesthetics of classical Greek and Indian arts. He has
Prof. Bhavani M. R.
Dr. Bhavani.M.R is a Professor in Management with over 24 years of experience in academia. She holds a PhD in Commerce and Management in the area of Strategic Marketing from Shivaji University, Maharashtra. She has also earned certificates in CAPSTONE, Six Thinking Hats, and Strategic Management from SMFI. Dr. Bhavani.M.R is a highly accomplished scholar
Dr. Vinayachandra Banavathy
As a member of the Founding Team of Chanakya University, Dr. Vinayachandra holds key positions, including Chief Consultant, Strategic Initiatives, and Director, Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems. Previously, he served as the Director of Communications. He’s also the co-founder of Indica Yoga, offering authentic yoga experiences and training. Dr. Vinayachandra holds a PhD in psychological
Dr. Ramakrishna Pejathaya
Dr. Ramakrishna Pejathaya has a doctorate from the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha (RSVP), Tirupati, for his research on the medieval text on astronomy Siddhāntaśekhara of Śrīpati and its influence on later astronomers. He has been actively involved in teaching Jyotiṣa, Sanskrit literature, Indian Knowledge Systems and Poetics since 2007. Ramakrishna holds a Vidvat degree in Triskandha
Dr. Vinayak Rajat Bhat
Dr. Vinayak Rajat Bhat has been in the field of teaching and research since 2011. Presently he is working as an Associate Professor in the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Chanakya University, Bengaluru. He earned his Ph.D. from the Rashtriya Samskrit Sansthan (Present CSU), Sringeri. He was trained under the guidance of great scholars
Dr. Naveen Bhat
Dr. Naveen Bhat has obtained doctoral degree from the Central Sanskrit University (formerly RSKS) in Paninian grammar. Trained and rooted in tradition, strengthened by modern linguistic knowledge and tools, Dr Bhat has been a knowledge contributor in projects such as critical Edition of the Pāṇinian Aṣṭādhyāyī and translation projects of Sanskrit knowledge texts. With an
Dr. Saurav Sarmah
Sri Saurav Sarmah is an Assistant Professor in the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Chanakya University, Bengaluru. He specialises in Sinology, International Politics, Political Philosophy and Comparative Religion, having obtained his postgraduate education and research from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and religious training from the
Kum. Ambika Bhat K S
She has completed her BA.LL.B., from SDM Law College, Mangalore and LL.M in Corporate Law from Indian Law Society (ILS) Law College, Pune. She has also successfully completed a certificate course in Legislative Drafting from IALS, Pune. To pursue teaching she joined Saveetha University School of Law, Chennai. She has 3 years of teaching experience
Ms. Isha Sharma
Ms. Isha Sharma holds a bachelor’s in commerce degree from Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth. Following her undergraduate studies, she developed a strong interest in economics and policymaking. This passion led her to pursue a Master’s degree at the Centre for Development Studies, JNU. She further deepened her research experience with nearly two years of research experience at