Our patrons & mentors

Guided by experience.Built for what's next.

Our patrons, honorary advisers and mentors bring experience across higher education, research, technology, sustainability and the humanities.

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Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai
Chief Patron & Chairman

Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai

Former Chairman, UGC

Higher education & academic quality

Chief Patron and Chairman of the Advisory Board

A former Chairman of the University Grants Commission and former Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU, Prof. Pillai brings extensive experience in higher education, academic quality and institution building. He offers honorary strategic guidance to Edxera.

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Prof. Sabu Thomas
Chief Patron

Prof. Sabu Thomas

Former Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University

Research, innovation & technology education

Chief Patron · Former Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University

Prof. Thomas is a researcher in polymer science, materials and nanotechnology, and a former Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University. His honorary guidance supports Edxera's focus on research, innovation and industry-oriented technology education.

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Prof. K. Satchidanandan
Mentor · Occasional guidance

Prof. K. Satchidanandan

Former Secretary, Sahitya Akademi

Humanities, communication & ethics

Mentor · Occasional guidance

A poet, critic, translator and former Secretary of the Sahitya Akademi, Prof. Satchidanandan offers occasional advice on humanities, communication, creativity and ethics. His mentoring contribution is advisory, without regular work or operational responsibilities.

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Dr. Kannan C. S. Warrier
Honorary Advisory Board

Dr. Kannan C. S. Warrier

Director, Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI)

Climate, forestry & sustainability

Honorary Adviser · Director, Kerala Forest Research Institute

Dr. Warrier leads the Kerala Forest Research Institute and works in forest genetics, biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration. His honorary advisory focus at Edxera is climate resilience, sustainability and interdisciplinary learning through practical environmental projects.

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Prof. M. V. Rajesh
Honorary Advisory Board

Prof. M. V. Rajesh

Director, Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD)

Technical education, AI & industry readiness

Honorary Adviser · Director, IHRD

Prof. Rajesh is Director of the Institute of Human Resources Development. He advises Edxera in an honorary capacity on technical education, AI and industry readiness, including applied engineering, entrepreneurship and collaboration between academia and industry.

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