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Ramesh Loganathan
Professor Co-Innovation/Outreach at IIIT Hyderabad. Ex Chief Innovation Officer (interim) of TS State Innovation Cell
Ramesh Loganathan is a Professor of Co-Innovation and Head of Research/Innovation Outreach at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H).12 He joined IIIT Hyderabad as faculty in 2016 after a 25-year career in product R&D.23
Professional Background
Ramesh has over 20 years of experience in product engineering and R&D leadership.1 Prior to joining academia, he worked in the tech industry, most recently as the India Head for Progress Software.3 He was also previously the VP of Middleware Technologies at Pramati Technologies.2
Role at IIIT Hyderabad
As Professor Co-Innovation, Ramesh heads the Research/Innovation outreach at IIIT Hyderabad.3 He has helped establish and grow several key initiatives at the institute:
- Technology Transfer Office
- Co-Innovation (corporate) labs
- Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
His role involves connecting research and technology from IIIT-H labs to industry and the innovation ecosystem.2 He explores new models to productize research through technology transfer outreach, commissioned innovation projects, and connecting with the extended innovation/startup ecosystem.2
Other Affiliations
Ramesh has been involved with several other institutions and organizations:
- Visiting faculty at IIT Hyderabad (Innovation)
- Member of governing boards for incubators at IIIT-H, IIT Hyderabad, IIIT-Delhi, and BITS13
- Chair of the ACM Hyderabad Chapter (2012-2014)2
- Co-founder of HeadStart Network Foundation, organizing StartupSaturday events2
- Interim Chief Innovation Officer for Telangana state in 20173
Ramesh Loganathan is recognized as an accomplished technologist who bridges the gap between academia, industry, and the startup ecosystem in India.
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