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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name : Dr. P.K. SRIVATHSA Address : No.15, (old-3) “Sri Krishna Nilaya” 13th Main, 1st Stage, 1st Phase, BSK, Srinagar, Bangalore-560 050. Mobile: 98459 00034 e-mail : pk_srivathsa@rediffmail.com, pksrivathsa@yahoo.com. Age : 54 Years

Qualification : B.E. (Civil),MBA, PGDBM,

Ph.D. (A.M.), Excel Trainer (JCI, USA) ,F.I.I.P.E,

Vidwat(Karnatak classical music)

Occupation : Management & Software consultant

Prof. BMSCEE, Exec. MBA

Director, FAASTT, Inc. (HQ. Singapore)

Experience : 21 Years

a) Managerial : 16 years

b) R & D : 20 years

Chief coordinator – R&D Projects

Have guided successfully over 200 projects of MBA, MCA & BBM.

Have guided successfully 1 Ph.D Candidate. Degree awarded by

International open university (Medicina Alternativa) at JIPMER,

Pondichery, in Sept. 2009. This was adjudged as the best Thesis.

c) Teaching / Training: 16 years

Have taught UG/PG courses for over 16 years.

The courses taught were B.Sc. (Comp. Science), BBM, MBA, M.Tech.

M.C.A, PGDBM & PGDCSA at prestigious institutions in Bangalore &

Karnataka.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS :

i. Best all rounder student & Best project report – Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,

Bhavan’s College of Management, Bangalore – 1987-88.

ii. Best paper award – “A critical study of Vedic / Ancient Indian Mathematics in the

light of modern mathematics and computerization” – VIII World Sanskrit

Conference, Vienna, Austria (27th Aug. – 2nd Sept. 1990).

iii. UGC Special invited Lecture under the auspices of Ayurvedabhushana M.V.

Sastry Memorial Chair for Ayurveda and Sanskrit, University of Mangalore –

Feb. 13, 1993.

iv. KAMALAPATRA AWARD – contribution to Jaycees & excellence in

professional field – Zone Conferences 1992 & 93.

v. Best paper award – ‘Gleanings of Mathematics in Philosophy’ – World

Philosopher’s Meet, Pune – India, Nov. 24 – Dec. 1, 1996.

vi. Gold Medal & Certificate – Holistic approach to Health with Integration of

Ayurveda & Homoeopathy – World Congress on Alternate Systems of

Medicines, Mumbai, March 14-17, 1998.

vii. UNESCO CHAIR Lecture on ‘An integrated approach to the study of

Vedic/Ancient Indian Mathematics’ @ MIT, Pune, 28.11.2002.

viii. ARYABHATA Award – 2004, KARNATAKA CHETANA Award – 2005,

JNANASAROVARA Award – 2005, KARNATAKA SHIROMANI Award –

2005, JNANASUDHA Award – 2005, LOKNAYAK JAYAPRAKASH

NARAYAN Award – 2006 and CHANAKYA-KOUTILYA National Excellence

Award – 2006, for excellence in multidisciplinary research [4Ms – Management,

Mathematics, Medicine & Music].

ix. DIRECTORATE GENERAL Award (Indonesia) for presenting a paper on Vedic

Sciences and being in a panel of judges in “Utsava Dharma Geetha” for Hindu

Community in Indonesia (13-19 July 2005, Lampung, Indonesia).

POSITIONS HELD

1. Professor, MBA Department, R.V. Institute of Management, 4th ‘T’ Block,

Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 041. (Since January 2008)

2. Management & Software Consultant and Trainer (Since Nov.’90 to Dec.’2007)

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Nature of Work:

Development of Educational Software, Decision Supporting Systems – Consultancy

Projects on

(I) Natural Language Processing & Understanding

(ii) Non- conventional Energy Resources – their effective and efficient utilization.

Project Management, Systems Analysis & Design, Training.

Guest Faculty at the P.G Dept. of Management, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore

(1995-2001), Adarsha College (1996) and East West College (1997), Bharatiya Vidya

Bhavan, Institute of Management Studies, Regional Institute of Co-operative

Management, CMR Institute of Management Studies (1999-2000), MSRIT and MSRIM,

Alliance Business Academy (1999-2001), SRN Adarsh Academy, Vivekananda Institute

of Management and Canara Bank School of Management, Bangalore University

(presently), Wigan & Lee (2001-02), Adept Institute of Management, Dharwad (2003)

and Bhavan-SIET (2006-07).

Subjects Handled:

Business Management, Business Communication, Management Information

System, Operating Systems, Decision Supporting System, Business Mathematics,

Operations Research, Computers & Computing for Managers, Systems Analysis

and Design, RDBMS

Apart from this, training at corporate levels is being given on various facets of

management and computer science for the past 12 years. (List enclosed)

Chief Coordinator, R & D Division (1989-90) – Samyukta Computer Service

(Pvt.) Ltd., Malleswaram, Bangalore.

Nature of Work:

Development of Training modules for Software professionals regarding the

VM/AIM applications in Science and Technology.

Development of Novel mathematical methods and techniques for the school and

college students.

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Training on numerical ability tests for competitive exams based on VM/AIM.

Forming an Education Research Group (ERG) for marketing computer systems

and “Train the Teachers / Students” programme.

A database of number of educational institutions was created ensuring and there

was a great potential for marketing hardware, software and training.

Number of Systems were sold successfully to the educational and corporate

institutions.

Lecturer & H.O.D. Computer Science (1989-90) – Seshadripuram Day Degree

College, Bangalore.

Nature of Work:

Establishment of B.Sc. Computer Science course, teaching and training the

students.

Project Manager – (1987-89) – Department of Rural Development & Panchayat

Raj, Government of Karnataka and Central Planning Commission of India.

Nature of Work:

In charge of Bangalore Rural North (306 divisions), did extensive surveying for

the IREP including the energy auditing of conventional and non-conventional

energy resources.

Responsible for bringing out a comprehensive report (2 volumes) which were

submitted to the GOI winning high acclaim from the experts and users.

Civil Engineer in Private Enterprises (1982-84) & (1986-87).

Nature of Work:

Design and supervision of residential and commercial complexes.

Research Associate, I.I.Sc., Bangalore – (1980-82) – Projects on Material Science

and Management.

Project Engineer – (1978-80) – Feasibility & Possibility of Micro-Hydel Power

Generation in Karnataka – KSCST, I.I.Sc., Bangalore.

Nature of Work:

For the first time in Karnataka, intensive survey of the potential dam sites, canal

drops, anicuts were done for the micro-hydel power generation.

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Wind Tunnel experiments were conducted for the axial flow turbine performances

as well as pump turbines (‘S’ shaped blades). A professional report was

submitted to the KSCST, IISc.

Testing of novel materials for various engineering applications.

OTHER INTERACTIONS

i) Performing Artiste and Musicologist – Karnataka Classical Music (Veena)

Have been performing in the various prestigious sabhas, organizations and have

delivered lecture demonstrations on various aspects of music and musicology at

State and National Levels.

Have done extensive Research and Development work on Tambura, Veena,

Mrudangam and Ghatam, improvising the design, manufacturing techniques; thus

optimizing the sound production with due regards to the cost and aesthetics.

These have won high acclaim from the stalwarts in the music field.

ii) R & D on Ancient Indian Scientific, Technical & Mathematical Literature.

Active participation in the National and International Level Seminars, Conferences, etc.

and have presented number of papers. Software packages for under graduate and

professional level (based on Ancient Indian Mathematics) catering to the competitive

examinations and computer based numerical methods, are being developed. These are

unique of their kind in the World.

Books and Monograms on the above subjects are under preparation.

iii) R & D on Homoeopathy & Ayurveda

Have been engaged in R&D work since 14 years on various pharmaceutical methods and

other concepts, diagnosis etc. guided by eminent doctors. A Computer based Decision

Supporting System (DSS) on Diabetes, the first of its kind is being developed. For the

first time “Plant Vaccine” has been developed and successfully applied in the areas of

Botany and Agriculture. Awarded Ph.D. in Homoeopathy in November 1999 by the

International Open University for Complementary Medicines (Alma-ata, 1962),

Colombo. Presently a Consultant Homoeopath.

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As a CGB Member and the President (1993) of Bangalore Junior Chamber

(affiliated to IJC & JC International), I have carried out many successful projects

in the areas of Individual and Community Development. Number of Merit

Certificates and Awards have been conferred. Presently an EXCEL Graduate of

JCI, Florida, USA (2000) and an International Trainer.

PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Number of research papers have been presented on the various topics in (Management,

Mathematics, Medicine and Music) – 4 M’s at the prestigious National and International

Platforms, which have won high acclaim.

MEMBERSHIP

Life Member:

i. Operational Research Society of India

ii. Indian Society for History of Mathematics.

iii. Indian Society for Training & Development

iv. Indian Philosophical Congress.

v. Bangalore Management Association.

vi. Advanced Computing and Communication Society (IISc).

vii. Institute of naturopathy (Regd.) Bangalore.

viii. World Academy for Vedic Studies Inc. (U.S.A.) [WAVES]

ix. Karnataka Ganakala Parishat (R) – Forum of Musicians.

x. Fellow, Indian Institute of Production Engineers.

xi. Henry Gissenbier Fellow – Indian Junior Chamber (since 1998)

xii. Jaycee Foundation Member – Indian Junior Chamber (since 2003)

xiii. Founder Life Member – Swadeshi Vijnana Andolana (Karnataka) (since 2004).

xiv. Member Trustee, “Jyotsnaa” (an organisation for research development and

propagation of Astrological Sciences.

xv. National Human Resource Development (NHRD) India.

xvi. Exec. Committee member, MSRVVP, (Ministry of HRD), Ujjain.

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Member:

i. Secretary – Association of Scientists, Engineers & Technologists (ASET) (from

1991 to 2000).

ii. Chief Manager – Foundation for the Advancement of Ancient Indian Science

Technology & Tradition (FAASTT Inc), Bangalore Centre.

iii. Indological Studies Association (Regd.) (Executive Committee).

iv. Homoeopathic Medical Association of India (HMAI).

v. Bangalore Junior Chamber (President 1993) – Affiliated to Indian Jaycees & JC

International).

vi. JC International EXCEL Trainer. (since September 2000).

vii. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

viii. Veda Bharathi (Regd.) (Hyderabad) – Executive Committee.

ix. Editorial Committee – Indian Scientific Heritage, MLBD, New Delhi.

x. Faculty Member – World Academy for Vedic Mathematics (2004 onwards).

xi. Bharath Vikas Parishad (R) -2008 onwards.

xii. Academic council – Academy of Sanskrit research (R) (ASR), Melkote – 57341,

Mandya Dist, Karnataka – 2009 onwards.

xiii. VISVAS (Vishishta Institute for Sangeetam, Vijnanam, Anushtanam &

Samskruti) Reg. – Founder member and chair person.

LANGUAGES KNOWN : English, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit & Telugu.

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PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES / SEMINARS /

SYMPOSIUMS

I. TECHNICAL

1. “Feasibility and Possibility of Microhydel Power Generation in Karnataka” – Sir

M.V. Memorial special invited Lecture, Institution of Engineers, Mysore Centre –

Aug. 11, 1980.

2. “Non Conventional Energy Resources – their effective management” – National

Seminar on IREP, Bangalore, Jan. 1988.

3. “Micro and Mini-hydel Power Generation in Karnataka – Need of the day” –

Workshop on modern trends in Civil Engineering (ASCE) India – Bangalore, 5-6

Feb. 1993.

4. “An Integrated approach to NLP & NLU” –C- DAC, Pune, Dec.1991.

5. “Engineering Marvels of Ancient Indian Temples” – Bangalore Science Forum,

Science and Technology Series, Lectures – DST, Govt. of India.

6. “Effective information system for managers” – Invited lecture series – Indian

Institution of Production Engineers – March 2000.

7. “MIS for Co-Operative Societies and Banks” – RICM, Bangalore, 2000

8. “Effective use of IT in Teaching, Research and Development” – Orientation

programme for the college teachers – UGC Academic Staff Training College,

Central College, Bangalore (Mar. 2007).

9. “Academic Excellence – an integrated approach” – Orientation programme for the

college teachers – UGC Academic Staff Training College, Central College,

Bangalore (Nov. 2007).

10. “Learn to Learn, Unlearn and Relearn” – Orientation programme for the college

teachers – UGC Academic Staff Training College, Central College, Bangalore

(Dec. 2007).

11. “A systems approach to curriculum development” – Orientation programme for

the college teachers – UGC Academic Staff Training College, Central College,

Bangalore (Jan. 2008).

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12. “Case study approach to innovative teaching” – Seminar on ‘Innovative Teaching

Methods and Techniques in Management Education’, R.V. Institute of

Management, Bangalore (22nd and 23rd August, 2008).

13. “Innovative techniques for excellence in Management competitive exams through

Ancient Indian Mathematics” – International conference on ‘Innovative strategies

for value creation and Management’ – RVIM, Bangalore – Dec. 10-11, 2009

14. “Managing competence through Self management – Lessons from the

Bhagavadgita”-International conference on ‘Indian Management for Global

Effectiveness – Insights from the Mahabharatha’ – IBA Campus, Kanakapura

Feb. 19-20, 2010

15. “Systems approach to effective management of micro and mini hydel resources in

Karnataka through E-Governance” - International conference, ICSE 2010 &

IEEE- DSI- April 21- 23, 2010

16. Lectures on Systems Analysis and Design, Project Management, SWOT Analysis,

Communication, MIS, OR, HRM etc. are being conducted at various Platforms

like Educational institutes, Universities, Social organizations and Corporate

bodies like BHEL, SAP, FOSROC, Edubridge, ISRO, IISc., IIT, NAL, HAL,

Madras Cements etc. (1993 till date).

II. CLASSICAL MUSIC

1. “Highlights of R&D on Musical Instruments” – National Seminar on Music and

Musicology, Bangalore – Jan.1985.

2. “Concept of Guru in Music” – Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore – 1986.

3. “Concept of Music in Music” – AIOC, Calcutta – Oct.1986, Annual Music

Conference, Gayana Samaja, Bangalore Oct.1988, Ragadhana, Udupi 1994.

4. “Rare and unpublished compositions of Veena Subbanna of Mysore” – Annual

Musicians Conferences, Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, Hassan, Jan. 1989.

5. “Improvisations on the manufacturing technique and design of Ghatam” –

National Seminar, Percussive arts Centre and Sangeeta Nataka Academy,

Bangalore – 7-8 Mar. 1993.

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6. “Research and Development on the South Indian Classical Musical Instruments –

a rational approach” Triadic National Conference, Bhaskareeyam, Bharatheeyam,

Dhanvanthareeyam, Dec. 22-24, 2006, Bangalore.

7. “Karnataka Sangeeta Krtigalalli Sangeeta tatva – ondu samagra visleshane”

(Kannada) – Hampi University, 2007

8. “Research and development on Veena and its impact on the playing techniques”

National festival of music, Guruguha Academy of Music, Shimoga, Nov. 2013

and National festival of Veena. Mantralayam. Jan-2014.

9. Number of Lectures and Demonstrations on various topics in Music and

Musicology, including R&D on instruments are being given from State and

National Level Platforms like Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, Gayana Samaja,

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Thyagaraja Ganasabha (Hyderabad), Vishnunarayana

Bhatkande University, Lucknow, Madras Music College, Annamacharya Sabha,

Tirupati, Purandaradasa Aradhana, Hampi, IGNCA, Delhi, Ramotsavam,

Ganeshotsavam, and various conferences on music and musicology etc., since

1983.

III. ANCIENT INDIAN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & MATHEMATICS

1. “Ancient Indian Scientific Concepts” – I.I.Sc., Bangalore 1980.

2. “Science, Religion and Society” – I.I.Sc. Bangalore 1980.

3. “Concept of Mathematics embodied in the Vedas” – VI World Sanskrit

Conference, Philadelphia, USA, Oct.1984.

4. “A brief Survey of Vedic/Ancient Indian Mathematics” – Chairman, National

Symposium on Vedic Mathematics and its applications, (Mathematics Teachers

Meet) – Kendriya Samskrita Vidyalaya, Tirupathi, June 1989.

5. “An Integrated approach to NLP” - Seminar on Knowledge representation and

inference in Sanskrit, Bangalore, 1990.

6. “Glimpses of Vedic/Ancient Indian Mathematics and their applications to

Computer Science” - Indological Studies Association of India, Bangalore, 1990

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7. “A critical study of V.M/A.I.M. in the light of modern mathematics and computer

science” - VIII World Sanskrit Conference, University of Vienna, Austria -

Aug.27 - Sept.2, 1990.

8. “Relevance of V.M/A.I.M to modern maths and computer science” - Institution of

Production Engineers, I.I.E, Bangalore, Dec.1990.

9. “Awareness Programme on V.M/A.I.M. and their applications”-Seminar hosted

by Association of Scientists, Engineers & Technologists (ASET) - Bangalore,

Mar.1991.

10. Papers on various aspects of V.M/A.I.M. presented at various Rotary Clubs of

Bangalore (1990 to 1996).

11. “Mathematical concepts embodied in the Vedas and their reflections on the

Society” - Seminar on Ancient Indian Society, Platinum Jubilee Celebration -

Dept. of A.I.H.C. & A, BHU Varanasi, Jan.1992.

12. “An overview of V.M/A.I.M. and their applications to modern maths” - Lecture

series on Frontiers of Science - Indian Institute of World Culture, Bangalore,

Nov.1992.

13. “Ancient Indian Mathematics and its application to Computer based Numerical

Methods” - XIX International Congress of History of Science, Zaragoza (Spain),

22-29, Aug.1993.

14. “Vaidika Vangmaye Ganitatatvam” (In Sanskrit) - Kerala Samskrita Sahitya

Parishad - Trissur, Kerala, Nov.1995.

15. “Gleanings of Mathematics in Philosophy” - World Philosophers Meet, Pune,

Nov.24 - Dec. 1, 1996.

16. “Into the wondrous world of Vedic and Ancient Indian Maths” Part I & II -

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore, Dec.16 - 17, 1996.

17. “Mantrabandhas - the prime source of esoteric geometry”-X World Sanskrit

Conference, Bangalore, Jan.3-9, 1997.

18. “Prediction of Deep focused Earthquakes - a novel approach”-National Seminar

on Disaster Management, ISEC, Bangalore Dec. 1995.

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19. A holistic approach to creative education through Ancient Indian Mathematics - a

new paradigm’ - World Philosophers Meet (Parliament of Science, Religion and

Philosophy), Geneva, Switzerland, Aug.18-22, 1998.

20. “Application of V.M/A.I.M. in the School Curriculum - need of the day” -

Confluence - 1998, National Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems,

Bangalore, 26-28, Nov.1998.

21. “V.M/A.I.M. applications and scope for research” - Meeting organised by Vaidic

Ganith Samshodhan Samsthan, Swadeshi Vigyan Samiti and Samskrita Pracharini

Sabha, Nagpur, Feb. 24, 1999.

22. “Creative solutions in Mathematics through Vedic/Ancient Indian Mathematics” –

National workshop on Computational Vedic Mathematics, East West Institute of

Technology, Bangalore – 560 091, 3-4 May, 2002.

23. “Into the wondrous world of Ancient Indian Science and Technology” – National

Workshop on Ancient Indian Science and Technology, Guru Nanak Dev College

of Engineering, Bidar, 24-26 October, 2002.

24. “Holistic approach to the Mathematical Concepts in the Vedas” – International

Conference on Ancient Indian Mathematics, Sukrtindra Research Institute,

Cochin and ISHM, 19-21 December, 2002.

25. “Development of Mathematical Concepts in Ancient India – a brief survey” –

Sectional Chairman, National Seminar on Science and Technology in India

through ages (SATITAS), KVG College of Engineering, Sullia, D.K., 21-22

March, 2003.

26. “Ancient Indian Science and Technology – glorious achievements” – World

Technology Day celebrations, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, 11 May,

2004.

27. “Mathematical Concepts embodied in the Vedic Literature” – World Conference

on Vedic Sciences, Bangalore, 9 - 12 August, 2004.

28. “Different dimensions of Vedic Mathematics” – National Conference – World

Association for Vedic Sciences (WAVES) – Bangalore, Dec. 31, 2004 – 02 Jan –

2005.

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29. “Different dimensions of Vedic Mathematics” – World Conference Vedic

Sciences, Gurukul Kangdi University, Haridwar, Jan 27 – 30, 2005

30. “Adaptation of Vedic/Ancient Indian Mathematics in the curriculum – the need of

the hour” – Best Paper Award, 1st Kannada Science Congress, jointly organized

by SVA (K) and NAL, Sept. 15 – 18, 2005.

31. “Yantra and Mantra Bandhagalu – Para Rekha Ganithada Moola Srothagalu” –

September 15-17, 2006 – 2nd Kannada Vijnana Sammelana, Karnatak University,

Dharwad.

32. “Vedic Mathematical Algorithms applied to computer based numerical methods”

– National Conference on Fast Computational Techniques and Vedic

Mathematics, Applications in Engineering and Technology, ALMANAC-2006,

Dec. 1st & 2nd, 2006.

33. “Use of VM/AIM methods and techniques for competitive exams” – Sahyadri

College of science, Shimoga, October 2006.

34. “A holistic approach to Material Science in ancient India”- National Seminar on

Material Science, 2005, Bangalore.

35. “Relevance of Ancient Indian Material Science to Modern Times” -3rd Kannada

Vijnana Sammelana – Kuvempu University, Shimoga, September 15-17, 2007.

36. “Relevance of ancient Science and Technology to modern times” – R.K. Hegde

Memorial Lecture, Modern Education Society, Sirsi, 19 Dec. 2006.

37. “New Perspectives in Maths Education through VM/AIM” - T.I.M.E. - 2007

(Technology and Innovation in Mathematics Education), National Conference,

IIT Mumbai, Dec. 1-4, 2007.

38. “Environmental Consciousness – External and Internal” – 3rd Kannada Vijnana

Sammelana – Kuvempu University, Shimoga, September 15-17, 2007.

39. “Competitive edge through VM/AIM” – 2 day workshop for Engineering

Students – Vivekananda Engineering College, Puttur, D.K., Jan. 2008.

40. “Research and development in Ancient Indian Sciences – An integrated view” –

keynote address, 4th Kannada Vijnana Sammelana, VTU, Belgaum, Sept. 15-17,

2008.

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41. “Vedic/Ancient Indian Mathematics-Application to the modern times” – National

convention on Ancient science & technology of Indian origin – Academy of

Sanskrit research, Melkote, Karnataka, March 6-7, 2009.

42. “Research and Development in Ancient Indian Science & Technology-

fundamental issues” – 5th Kannada Vijnana Sammelana, Mangalore University,

Mangalore, Karnataka, Sept. 15-17, 2009.

43. “Pattern recognition in Ancient Indian Mathematics”- National seminar on

‘Indian Knowledge systems and Modern Science’-Pune, Jan. 10-11, 2009.

44. Knowledge representation and security keys in Ancient Indian Mathematics” -

National seminar on ‘Indian Knowledge systems and Modern Science’-Pune, Jan.

10-11, 2010.

45. “Workshops and Lectures on the application of V.M / A.I.M. to the modern maths

and computer science are being regularly conducted at various academic, social

and corporate institutions since 1991; apart from regular participation in the

National and International Conferences.

46. Nearly 200 research papers in 4Ms i.e. Management, Mathematics, Medicine and

Music have been presented in the various, prestigious National and International

Conferences. These have been highly acclaimed and have been published in the

conference and seminar proceedings like IEEE, International Journal of

Knowledge Engineering, Springer, ICM2ET, WAIRCO, American Institute of

Physics, MSRVVP (Ministry of HRD), ICMSCS-2013 (Malaysia) and other

National conferences.

IV. HOMOEOPATHY AND AYURVEDA

1. “Concept of Potentization in Homoeopathy” - Symposium on Homoeopathy,

Bangalore, 1984.

2. “Art and Science of Potentization - some experiments with ferrum metallicum” -

BHU, Varanasi - 1988.

3. “Milliesmal potency and Eczema Cure” - First International Conference on

Holistic Health and Medicine, Bangalore, Nov.1989.

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4. “Elemental analysis of the Blood – a new approach to better diagnosis – with case

studies”- (St. John’s Medical Hospital), 1992.

5. “Holistic approach to Health - with special reference to Ayurveda and

Homoeopathy” - UGC invited Lecture, Ayurveda - Bhushana M.V.Sastri

Memorial Chair for Ayurveda & Sanskrit, University of Mangalore, Feb.13, 1993.

6. “Holistic approach to Health with Integration of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy” -

World Congress on Alternate Systems of Medicine, Mumbai, Mar.14-17, 1998.

7. “Decision Support Systems (DSS) in medical diagnostics – the need of the day”-

International Conference on Holistic Health, VYK Bangalore – 2000.

8. “Holistic approach to Health with an integration of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy

with specific case studies” – First Kannada Vijnana Sammelana – NAL, Sept. 15-

18, 2005.

9. “Ayurveda or Ayurvaidya ? – Need for an Integrated approach” – National

Triadic Conference, Bhaskareeyam, Bharatheeyam and Dhanvanthareeyam, Dec.

22-24, 2006, Bangalore.

10. “Innovative practices – Integration of certain concepts of Homoeopathy and

Ayurveda” – SVTEAMS International Conference on Health and Medical

Systems, Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Feb. 2007, Bangalore.

11. “Holistic approach to health through the integration of Ayurveda and

Homoeopathy- with case studies” -World congress on Holistic Health and

alternate medicines, JIPMER, Pondichary, Sept. 2009.

12. “Homoeopathic research in frontier areas” – Karnataka qualified Homoeopathic

Doctors’s Association (R), Bangalore Aug. 2nd 2009.

13. Lectures on Holistic approach to Health, Standardization of Ayurvedic

Medicines, convertibility of Ayurvedic medicines to Homoeopathy, Plant

Vaccines etc. are being delivered at various prestigious national level platforms.

V. PHILOSOPHY :

1. Science of Philosophy’ - I.I.Sc., Bangalore, 1981.

2. Holistic approach to Philosophy’ - Seminar on Philosophy of Life, Bangalore,

1984.

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3. Gleanings of Mathematics in Philosophy’ - World Philosophers Meet, Pune,

Nov.24 - Dec.1, 1996.

4. Philosophy of Management in Bhagawadgeeta’ - Bangalore, 1996.

5. Philosophy of Self Management’ - Bangalore, 1998.

6. Learning to Learn and Unlearn’ - Om Shanthi Dhama, Bangalore, 2000.

7. The Philosophy of Science’ - WAVES (World Academy for Vedic Studies)’,

Bangalore, 2002.

8. Creative Destruction’ - Theosophical Society, Bangalore, 2004.

9. Knowledge of the Ignorance’ - Theosophical Society, Bangalore, 2005.

10. PMA- to PMA+ (Passive Mental Attitude to Positive Mental Attitude)’ – Lectures

delivered at various social and cultural platforms like IIWC, Bharatiya Vidya

Bhavan, Theosophical Society etc.

11. Design your destiny – Theosophical Society, Bangalore – 2006’

12. Management of Ego’ - Theosophical Society, Bangalore – 2006’

13. Learn to Learn, Unlearn and Relearn’ - Theosophical Society, Bangalore– Dec.

2007’.

14. Spirituality in Modern Times’- Theosophical Society, Bangalore– Jan. 2008.

15. ‘Spiritual concepts and modern management practices’ - Meditation and Study

Circle, Jayanagar – Aug. 11, 2008.

16. “Puranas at a glance- A holistic perspective” – National workshop on ‘Puranas;

Science, Symbolism & Spirituality’ – WAVES inc. USA (India branch)

June 13-14, 2009

17. “Manage yourself to manage others”- Parikrama Institute of Management, Kashti,

Daund, Pune, March 17th 2010.

PUBLICATIONS

1. “Feasibility and Possibility of Microhydel Power Generation in Karnataka” -

Journal of KSCST, I.I.Sc., 1979.

2. “Feasibility and Possibility of Microhydel Power Generation in Karnataka” -

Proceedings, I.I.E, Mysore, 1980.

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3. “Integrated Rural Energy Planning Programme - Bangalore North” - Reports

Vol.I & II, Dept. of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Karnataka and

Central Planning Commission, 1988.

4. “Micro and Mini Hydel Power Generation in Karnataka - Need of the day” -

Proceedings, Workshop on modern trends in Civil Engineering (ASCE) India -

Bangalore, 5-6 Feb. 1993.

5. “Effective Information Systems for Managers” - Course Material for a month

long workshop for the Managers hosted by Indian Institute of Production

Engineers, March 2000.

6. “Management Information Systems for the Co-operative Societies/Banks” -

Proceedings of the Seminar organized by RICM, Bangalore - 2000.

7. “PMA- to PMA+ (Passive Mental Attitude to Positive Mental Attitude)” – Volume

1, Gnanadhara 2004 - Journal of Alliance Business Academy, Bangalore.

8. “Pillari Geetagalu - Ondu Visleshane” (in Kannada), Vol.I & II - Gayana Ganga,

1986.

9. “Concept of Music in Music” – Proceedings of AIOC, Calcutta – 1986.

10. “Research, Development and Improvisation of South Indian Musical Instruments

- Tambura, Veena, Mridagam & Ghatam”- Souvenir, Sangeeta Nritya Navaratri,

Viswakala, Bangalore, 1992.

11. “Improvisations on the manufacturing technique and design of Ghatam” -

Proceedings, National Seminar, Percussive Arts Centre & Sangeeta Nataka

Academy, Bangalore 7-8 Mar.1993.

12. “A novel Decision Support System for effective diagnosis” – I.I.Sc., 1994

13. “Glimpses of Indian Classical Music - Music Par Excellence”- ‘The Glory of

Indian Heritage’ - Book published by B.R.P.C, New Delhi, 1998. PP 99-107,

14. “Concept of non-violence and world peace as revealed in Bhagawatgeeta” (In

English and Kannada), Souvenirs Sri Sitarama Samrajya Pattabhisheka

Mahotsavam and Sri Ayyappa Seva Samiti, Bangalore, 1986.

15. “A critical study of V.M/A.I.M in the light of modern mathematics and computer

science”- Proceedings, VIII World Sanskrit Conference, University of Vienna,

Austria, Aug.27 - Sept.2, 1990.

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16. “Relevance of V.M/A.I.M. to modern maths and computer science” - Bulletin,

Institution of Production Engineers, I.I.E, Bangalore, Dec.1990.

17. “Awareness Programmes on V.M./A.I.M. and their applications” - Proceedings of

the Seminar by Association of Scientists, Engineers & Technologists (ASET) -

Bangalore, Mar.1991.

18. “Mathematical Concepts embodied in the Vedas and their reflections on the

Society” - Proceedings, Seminar on Ancient Indian Society, Platinum Jubilee

Celebration - Dept. of A.I.H.C. & A, BHU Varanasi, Jan.1992.

19. “Let us set an example” - Souvenir, 30 Plus, Bangalore Junior Chamber, 1992

(Best essay award, Zonecon, 1992).

20. “Holistic approach to Health - with special reference to Ayurveda and

Homoeopathy” - Proceedings of UGC invited lecture, Ayurvedabhushana

M.V.Sastri Memorial Chair for Ayurveda and Sanskrit, University of Mangalore,

Feb.13, 1993.

21. “Prediction of Deep focused Earthquakes - a novel approach”- Proceedings -

National Seminar on Disaster Management, ISEC, Bangalore, Dec.1995.

22. “Gleanings of Mathematics in Philosophy” - Proceedings - World Philosophers

Meet, Pune, Nov.24 - Dec.1, 1996.

23. “A holistic approach to creative education through Ancient Indian Mathematics -

a new paradigm” - Proceedings of World Philosophers Meet (Parliament of

Science, Religion & Philosophy), Geneva Switzerland, Aug.18-22, 1998. Also,

special Deepavali issue of Bhavan’s Journal, 1998.

24. “Mathematical concepts embodied in Philosophy” - Proceedings - World

Philosophers Meet / Conference, New Delhi, Dec.2000, also Bouddhik Sampada -

6th Issue 2001, A quarterly Science Research Journal, Nagpur.

25. “Creative solutions in Mathematics through Vedic/Ancient Indian Mathematics” –

Proceedings - National workshop on Computational Vedic Mathematics, East

West Institute of Technology, Bangalore – 560 091, 3-4 May, 2002.

26. “Into the wondrous world of Ancient Indian Science and Technology” –

Proceedings - National Workshop on Ancient Indian Science and Technology,

Guru Nanak Dev College of Engineering, Bidar, 24-26 October, 2002.

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27. “Holistic approach to the Mathematical Concepts in the Vedas” – Proceedings -

International Conference on Ancient Indian Mathematics, Sukrtindra Research

Institute, Cochin and ISHM, 19-21 December, 2002.

28. “Development of Mathematical Concepts in Ancient India – a brief survey” –

Proceedings - Sectional Chairman, National Seminar on Science and Technology

in India through ages (SATITAS), KVG College of Engineering, Sullia, D.K., 21-

22 March, 2003.

29. “Mathematical Concepts embodied in the Vedic Literature” – Proceedings –

World Conference on Vedic Sciences, Bangalore, 9, 12 August, 2004

30. “Different dimensions of Vedic Mathematics” – Proceedings, World conference

on Vedic Sciences, Gurukul Kangdi University, Haridwar, Jan 27 – 30, 2005.

31. “Adaptation of Vedic/Ancient Indian Mathematics in the curriculum” – the need

of the hour - Best Paper Award - Proceedings - 1st Kannada Science Congress,

jointly organized by SVA (K) and NAL, Sept. 15 – 18, 2005.

32. “Holistic approach to health with the integration of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy

with case studies” - Proceedings - 1st Kannada Science Congress, jointly

organized by SVAK and NAL, Sept. 15 – 17, 2005.

33. “Yantrabandhagalu mathu Mantrabandhagalu – Para Rekhaganithada Moola

Srothagalu” – Proceedings, 2nd Kannada Science Congress, jointly organized by

SVAK and Karnataka University, Dharwad, Sept. 15 – 17, 2006.

34. “Applications of Vedic/ Ancient Indian Mathematical Algorithms to computer

based numerical methods” – Proceedings of National Conference of Bharatiya

Heritage in Engineering & Technology, IISc., May 2006.

35. “Vedic Mathematical Algorithms for computer based Numerical Methods” –

Proceedings of National Conference on Fast Computational Techniques and

Vedic Mathematics Applications in Engineering and Technology, ALMANAC-

2006, Dec. 1st & 2nd, 2006.

36. “Relevance of ancient Science and Technology to modern times” – Bulletin, R.K.

Hegde Memorial Lecture, Modern Education Society, Sirsi, 19th Dec. 2006.

37. “New perspectives in Mathematics education through VM/AIM” – TIME 2007-

proceedings, IIT Mumbai, Dec. 2007

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38. “Performance evaluation of classifiers for Edudata: An integrated approach”-Int.

Jour. Of Current research (IJCR), Vol-4, issue-2, PP-183-190, Feb-2012, ISSN:

0975-833X.

39. “Knowledge discovery in Medical mining by using Genetic Algorithms and

Artificial Neural networks” - II Int. Conf. on “Methods and Models in Science

and Technology” (ICM2ST-11) AIP conference proceedings 1414 doc.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3669932. Proceedings are Scopus indexed and linked

in Springer book series.

40. “Comprehensive classification rules for Medical data with the integration of GA

& NN” – International Conference of Methods and Models in Engineering and

Technology (ICM2ET-12) Proceedings are Scopus indexed and linked in Springer

book series.

41. “Mathematical concepts embodied in the Vedas – A novel perspective”-

Proceedings, II world conference on Vedas and silver jubilee of MSRVVP, Nov.

2012.

42. “Knowledge Management and its dimensions with respect to Ancient Indian

Mathematics-with case studies” -Proceedings ISMSC 2013 Perak Malaysia. Dec.

6-8, 2013.

43. “Knowledge Management and its perspectives with respect to Vedic/ Ancient

Indian Mathematics-with case studies” – Proceedings, 5th International

Conference on Vedic Sciences, NIVS, Bangalore, Dec. 20-22nd, 2013.

44. “Self management – the key to success, Lessons from Ancient Indian Scriptures”

– Key note address, International conference on Vedic foundation of Indian

Management, Haridwar-2011.

45. Number of Abstracts of talks on Management, Mathematics, Medicine and Music

have appeared in various souvenirs, proceedings and bulletins of various

organizations.

Books under Publication -

1) Into the Wondrous World of Vedic & Ancient Indian Mathematics - Vol.I & II.

2) Gleanings of Mathematics of Philosophy & Mysticism.

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3) Manual and interactive CDs for Competitive Exams.

4) Operations Research - Vol.I & II (with CDs).

5) Business Mathematics - Vol.I (with CDs).

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TRAINING PROGRAMMES

The training programmes enlisted below range from a few hours to weeklong sessions.

The programmes are customized according to the client’s needs.

The programmes are a harmonious blend of Lectures, Audio-Video presentations, case

studies and input-output sessions to enhance the efficacy.

I. Management.

1. Listen to Win – Speak to Conquer.

2. Effective Communication.

3. Art of Speech.

4. Manage Time…. before Time ages you.

5. Effective Human Relations

6. Interdependence & Independence

7. Effective Project Management

8. Collective we will do wonders – Team working.

9. Knowledge Management.

10. Know Thy Self.

11. SWOT Analysis.

12. Manage Self to Manage Others.

13. X-factors of Success.

14. Creativity.

15. Design your Destiny

16. System Analysis & Design

17. Management Information System.

18. Decision Support System.

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19. Effective Decision Making.

20. User Requirement Definition.

21. Ancient Wisdom and Modern Management

22. Attitude & Aptitude.

23. FLY – Find the Leader in You.

24. PMA- to PMA+ - Passive Mental Attitude to Positive Mental Attitude.

25. Learn to Learn and Learn to Unlearn.

II. Vedic / Ancient Indian Mathematics

1. Aim high with AIM.

2. Into the wondrous world of Vedic / Ancient Indian Mathematics.

3. Glimpses of Ancient Indian Wisdom.

4. Milestones in Ancient Maths.

5. Mantra / Yantra Bandhas – The prime source of Esoteric Geometry.

6. Creative Solutions through Vedic/Ancient Indian Mathematics.

III. Karnataka Classical Music & Musicology

1. Concept of Music in Music.

2. Veena playing Styles & Techniques

3. Equations of Music.

4. R & D on South Indian Musical Instruments (Tambura, Veena, Mridangam and

Ghatam).

5. Music Appreciation.

Note:- The above programmes are Lecture Demonstrations.

IV. Holistic Health

1. Holistic approach to health.

2. Integration of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy.

3. New trends in Homoeopathy.

4. Attitude and Health.

5. Health through kitchen shelf.

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6. Unwind to Rewind (Stress Management).

7. Simple Effective Techniques for Health Management.

V. Philosophy

1. Eternal values for changing Society.

2. Concept of Non Violence & World Peace in Bhagavadgita.

3. Science & Philosophy

4. Creative Destruction.

5. Philosophy of Life.

6. Knowledge of Ignorance Vs. Ignorance of Knowledge

The above programmes are being conducted for Voluntary Organizations like Jaycees,

Lions and Rotary Clubs, Educational Organizations, Hotels and Resorts as well as

Corporate Institutions like BHEL, BHARAT PETROLEUM, MADRAS CEMENTS,

FOURESS, FOSROC, APTECH, HAL, IISc., IIT and some of the IT Industries for the

past 15 years.

Our objective in the above programmes is to bring Positive Transformation and not

merely information dissemination. We are proud to inform you that we have been getting

the training assignments regularly by the satisfied customers. Incidentally our group

(Pragnya Associates, Bangalore) is a harmonious blend of Ancient Indian Wisdom

and Modern Techniques / Knowledge.

Contact Address : No.15, (old-3) “Sri Krishna Nilaya” 13th Main, 1st Stage, 1st Phase, BSK, Srinagar, Bangalore-560 050. Mobile: 98459 00034 e-mail : pk_srivathsa@rediffmail.com, pksrivathsa@yahoo.com.