Dr. Venkatasubramanian P
Dr. Venkatasubramanian P is a Sanskrit scholar, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) educator, and institutional leader working at the intersection of traditional IKS learning and modern e-learning systems.He holds a Ph.D. from Karnataka Samskrit University for his research on "Qualitative Analysis of Sanskrit E-learning Systems", under the guidance of Prof. Srinivasa Varakhedi (current Vice-Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University). He also holds Vidvat (MA) in Vyakarana and an Acharya (MA) degree in Alankarashastra. He has studied Vyakarana under eminent scholars including Mahamahopadhyaya S. T. Nagaraj, Mahamahopadhyaya G. Mahabaleshwara Bhat, and Vidushi Vijayalakshmi.He has presented research papers and delivered invited talks at various national and institutional seminars, conferences, and workshops on Sanskrit pedagogy, digital IKS learning systems, and applications of IKS texts such as the Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita, including themes like anger management, efficient communication, multiple intelligences, leadership at the edge, management principles. He has been pivotal in publishing 25+ books through Vyoma Linguistic Labs Foundation (Vyoma).With over three decades of teaching experience, he has trained 1,000+ students in core texts such as the Ashtadhyayi, Siddhanta Kaumudi, and Amarakosha, as well as the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Bhagavata Purana, and classical kavyas.Dr. Venkatasubramanian actively contributes to the Indian Knowledge Systems ecosystem. He is a member of the content development team for NCERT Sanskrit textbooks and serves on the Boards of Studies (BoS) of multiple institutions, including NIT Calicut (IKS Department), Mount Carmel Bengaluru, SDM College Ujire, and Vivekananda College Puttur, as an Industry–Academia expert. He also serves as the Coordinator of VIKALPA, contributing to its academic and educational initiatives.In addition to his academic expertise, he brings 18+ years of corporate experience in project management, having worked with organisations such as Jones Lang LaSalle and Bovis Lend Lease. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and applies structured management principles to educational and institutional initiatives.He is the Co-founder and Pradhana Sanchalaka (COO) of Vyoma, a leading Sanskrit e-learning organisation dedicated to the integrated vision of transforming individuals through Samskrita–Samskriti–Samskara (SSS). His goal is to scale the impact of Vyoma and build it into a sustainable social enterprise.At Vyoma, he has driven the impact and outcomes of large-scale Sanskrit and IKS education initiatives for the past 14 years. He manages a team of 60+ scholars and 30+ volunteers, with a focus on quality, scalability, and long-term learner impact.He is also an active member of Aapatsahaaya Foundation, Sanatana Dharma Samrakshana Parishad, and several other social initiatives working toward cultural and educational upliftment.His passion lies in teaching and guiding students/families to pursue Sanskrit & IKS studies with seriousness and commitment.