The Team

The Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Vardhaman College of Engineering operates through a well-defined governance structure supported by a diverse and multidisciplinary team of leaders, faculty mentors, and student representatives. This integrated framework brings together expertise from across departments and industry, ensuring a collaborative environment that drives innovation, research translation, and entrepreneurial development across the institution.

The leadership provides strategic direction, while faculty coordinators and mentors guide students through innovation, prototyping, and startup journeys. Complementing this structure, an active Entrepreneurship Cell student team and an experienced Advisory Board comprising industry experts, investors, and alumni entrepreneurs strengthen the ecosystem by offering mentorship, industry insights, and strategic guidance. Together, this collective network enables CIE to function as a dynamic, institution-wide platform for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

ADVISORY BOARD

Leadership & Multidisciplinary Faculty Ecosystem

Prof. JVR Ravindra

Principal, Vardhaman College of Engineering

Dr. Padmini Cheerla

Dean, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Rashmi Khambenour

Associate Professor, CE

Arnab Debnath

Assistant Professor, CE

Mr. Tareeq Zaid

Assistant Professor, ECE

Ms. A D Rani Sirisha

Assistant Professor, ECE

Mr. S Vinod Reddy

Assistant Professor, EEE

Mr. Bandi Balakrishna

Assistant Professor, EEE

Ms. M Sowmya

Assistant Professor, CSE

Ms. Ala Rajitha

Assistant Professor, IT

Mr. Vivek Kulkarni

Associate Professor, IT

Mr. G Krishna Teja

Assistant Professor, ME

Administrative and Operational Board

Dr. J Krishna Chaitanya

Dean

Dr. M Naresh Kumar

Associate Dean

Mr. Vishal Chowhan

Incubation Manager

Dr. Ch Madhurya

R&D Coordinator