By championing critical education and research initiatives, you become a partner in the Institute’s advancement, enhancing student and faculty life, fueling groundbreaking research, and enabling the provision of essential resources such as travel grants, start-up grants and state-of-the-art labs.
Team ODAA
Prof KJ Vinoy
Chair, ODAA
A Penn State PhD who joined IISc in 2003...
Prof Vinoy has steered Electrical Communication Engineering Department as Chair, before taking over as Chair of ODAA in 2023. More info about his lab and research ->
Contact: chair.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Ishwar Poojar
Chief Development Officer
From his global impact with the UN...
where he managed initiatives ranging from the Biological Diversity Act to tsunami mitigation—to his deep roots in Forestry and Seed Sciences, he has mastered the art of environmental stewardship. Now at ODAA, Ishwar channels his extensive expertise in resource mobilization into steering initiatives and projects, along with fundraising.
Contact: cdc.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Sooraj Ravindran
Development Officer
Architect of strategic partnerships...
Sooraj Ravindran has had more than a decade-long foundation in premier banking at institutions like Citibank and RBS. A management alumnus of XIME Bengaluru, Sooraj now bridges the gap between corporate CSR and institutional growth.
Contact: development.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Tanveer Sayeed
Development Officer
A 25+ year career spanning...
operations, project management and CSR, Tanveer Sayeed is a veteran strategist of development and cross-sector partnerships. At ODAA he helps raise funds for initiatives in AI, healthcare, sustainability, education and more.
Contact: development.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Laavanyaa
Development Officer
Catalyst for social impact and...
strategic healthcare collaboration, Laavanyaa currently heads collaborations for the Tata IISc Medical School at IISc. A Teach For India Fellow and ISDM alumna, she blends her background in psychology with a sharp focus on improving global access to quality education and health.
Contact: development.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Atrayee Bhattacharya
Alumni Relations Officer
With over a decade of expertise...
Atrayee Bhattacharya, an alumnus of Jadavpur University, is a maestro of alumni engagement. From her long-standing impact at IIM Calcutta—where she led everything from entrepreneurship conclaves to endowment management—to her time at BITS Pilani, she has perfected the art of institutional connection.
Contact: alumniaffairs.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Arushi Jain
Donor Relations Manager
A SIMS Pune alumna in PGDM (D)...
Arushi Jain supports donor engagement, reporting and compliance, and impact reporting for CSR and philanthropic‑funded projects. With over 13 years of experience within the financial services sector, she has previously worked with organisations such as ICICI Prudential, Citibank NA, and HDFC Ergo.
Contact: donation.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Megha Ramachandra
Design and Communications
Steeped within the creative arts...
Megha Ramachandra is a dancer, designer and illustrator. She makes sure any external communication looks and reads the best before leaving ODAA and also ensures smooth and efficient internal communication of IISc initiatives via her various webpages, forms, emails and more!
Contact: aa.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Sheshagiri Rao
Projects & Administration
Overseeing office finances and...
administration across all projects, Sheshagiri Rao has served as a Finance Officer with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for nearly 37 years. He holds a Postgraduate degree in Commerce, along with several diploma courses.
Contact: projects.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Annie Sunil George
Program Assistant
An MCA Graduate...
Annie works with alumni databases and portals – to clean, organize and sort records. Her intense work with data includes verifying profiles using Excel and SQL, identifying errors, and cross-checking information with academic records.
Contact: alumniaffairs.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Amala S
Project Assistant
Adept at operational coordination...
and alumni engagement, Amala seamlessly bridges the gap between institutional logistics and community outreach, ensuring everything from high-profile events to daily guest house operations runs with precision and ease.
Contact: office.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Prashanth M
Secretarial Assistant
Experienced in project coordination...
Prashanth handles fellowship administration, donor relations support, and process management within ODAA. He is skilled at handling cross-functional tasks involving students, faculty, finance, and external partners.
Contact: office.odaa@iisc.ac.in
Minhaj Sahar
Secretarial Assistant
Supporting a range of tasks...
at ODAA, Minhaj manages essential student touchpoints like testimonials, digital alumni cards and no dues clearances. By bridging the gap between community outreach and financial administration, Minhaj ensures that everything from alumni relations to grant processing moves forward with seamless efficiency.
Contact: alumniaffairs.odaa@iisc.ac.in
B Bhagyashree
Secretarial Assistant
From her tenure as a Senior Claims...
Associate at Optum to her diverse experience in accounting and commerce, she has perfected the art of precise documentation. Now at ODAA, Baghyashree leverages her expertise in financial systems and secretarial support to bridge the gap between complex administrative tasks and seamless institutional growth, ensuring every record and process is managed with absolute accuracy.
Contact: projects.odaa@iisc.ac.in