The team carries eclectic interests and comes from diverse backgrounds. We are interested in learning-by-doing, and since the project has no precedence, we also embrace the idea of trial-and-error. We recognize that the project is a Complex Adaptive System, and hence it can be done through collaborative and participative processes. That is why, this is an ever-evolving list - if you are interested in joining us, please write to us.
Mr Vallabh Bhanshali
Founder, Desh Apnayein
Governing Body Member, FLAME University
Mr. Vallabh Bhanshali is a well-known thought leader, mentor and visionary investor businessman of India who has devoted his life to a range of social, national and spiritual fields. He is the Co-founder of ENAM Securities, the reputed investment Banking and Investment Group. His non-profit, Desh Apnayen Foundation works with Government and private schools to inculcate active citizenship at young age. He also started the platform - Truth Talks to highlight the practical benefits of a truthful life. He has served on the Board of Reserve Bank of India and on several policy making advisory committees.
Mr Monik Sameer Koticha
Founder & Trustee, Plaksha University
Mr. Monik Sameer Koticha is part of the promoter family of ASK Group.Monik is also the managing director of Fortress Group (Family office of Sameer Koticha, Founder & Chairman of ASK Group) and oversees the investments in equity, real estate & private equity for the firm. He is an avid investor with a focus on bottom-up investments.He is also responsible for family and corporate philanthropic initiatives and is actively involved with several causes in the areas of education, housing & nation building.
Prof. Yugank Goyal
Ph.D. (Law & Economics), Erasmus University
Rotterdam, University of Hamburg
LL.M., University of Manchester
Yugank joined FLAME University with a vision to build the Centre for Knowledge Alternatives and document India, district by district. He pursued Masters and PhD in law and economics from Europe as an Erasmus Mundus scholar. He was one of the founding members of O.P. Jindal Global University, and the Indian School of Public Policy. His research interests include law and development, institutional economics, knowledge frameworks and psephology.
Prof. Amit Jena
Joint PhD in Data Visualisation, IITB-Monash Research Academy
Prof. Prasad Pathak
PhD in Geography,
University of North Carolina, USA
Prof. Divya Balan
PhD in International Studies,
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Prof. Balaji Kalluri
PhD in Building Sciences,
National University of Singapore
Prof. Ravikiran Naik
PhD in Economics,
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Prof. Chiranjoy Chattopadhyay
PhD in Computer Science,
IIT Madras
Mahadev P Menon
Economics, FLAME University
Pradeep Chellappan
Geology & Law, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Arhaa Shah
Economics, FLAME University
Utkarsh Sharma
Environment, FLAME University
Vaibhav Nagargoje
Computer Science, Fergusson College
Kriti Bhargava
Hasita Pattipaty
Lakshaya Kumar
Shreyas Ramkumar
Druthi Vanshika Vutukuru
Kompal Grover
Vedant Thuse Bal
