The CIM-Study Circle is an exclusive assembly of seasoned professionals from diverse prestigious organizations, whose combined thought leadership is re-shaping innovation management in India. This directory serves as a public record of their collective expertise, highlighting their domain-knowledge in the theory and practice of different aspects of innovation, scientific innovations, and startups. While members may not be available for direct inquiries, this page offers insight into the high-level work and analysis they undertake.

Meet the Members of the CIM-Study-Circle

1Aadesh Suryarao MMS (Finance), BE (Electronics & Telecom)Startup Niti, BMC, Mumbai
2Aarthi.C Phd, M.Tech (Industrial Biotechnology)Head Operaions, MCC-MRF Innovation Park, Chennai
3Arani Chakravarti PhD (Physics)Faculty, Physics Department, Visva-Bharati University
4Ashutosh Prachand PGDM (Biotech Management), PGDIPRInnovation & Invention Consultant , Pune
5Divya Singh PhD (Life Sciences), PGDM, Reg. Patent AgentBD & IP Officer, CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad
6Gaurav Gupta PhD (BioTech)COO- Avishkaran , NIPER- Hyderabad
7Harisadhan Malakar PhD, MSc (Agri.)Scientist C, Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Ministry of Commerce, Govt.of India
8Harshada Wadkar LLM, BTech (BioTech)Sr. Manager, Tech Transfer, IKP Knowledge Park, Bengaluru
9Mamta Bhardwaj MTech, PGDIPRScientist C, DST Center for Policy Research - PU Center. Chandigarh
10Nidhi Jain M.Pharm Project Research Scientist, ICMR, Delhi
11Nivedita Jena PhD ( Organic Chemistry)COO DBT ILS Bioincubator , Bhubaneswar
12Prasanna Bhagwan LLM, MSC (BioTech)Director, KnottyIP , Pune
13Prashant Kumar MTech, PGDIPRSr. Consultant, A Global Management Consultancy firm
14Radhika Trikha PhD (BioTech)COO, iHub, IIT Ropar, Punjab
15Ravi Pandey MSc( Biotech), PGDCL&IPR, LLB, RTTPREO, IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
16Ruchita Singh MSc (Biochem), PG Diploma Patent LawsManager, CIPAM, DPIIT, Delhi
17Sachin S Laddha PhD, M.PharmDirector Innovation & Incubation, PAH Solapur University, Maharashtra
18Saurabh Arora M.Pharm, Diploma IPRIncubation Manager, iHub, IIT Ropar, Punjab
19Shilpi MBAProject Manager, Jagriti Enterprise Centre-Purvanchal, UP
20Somenath Garai PhD (Chemistry) , Assistant Professor in Chemistry, BHU Varanasi
21Suchita Markan PhD, MSc (Biotech), Exec. General ManagementScientist E, Indian Council of Medical Research, Delhi
22Vinay Mehta M.Tech (Mechanical Engg.)Founder, PoleVault Technologies Pvt Ltd, Former CEO - NBM-iTTO, Bhubaneswar
23Yogmaya Verma PhD, RTTP, Registered Indian Patent AgentFounder , Green Arids & Consultant Indigram Labs Foundation, Delhi

Study Circle Coordinators

Tathagato RoyUniversity of Wyoming, USA