Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi

Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Director at Anuchanam, a foundation of CSU is a distinguished academician, researcher and administrator in the field of Sanskrit studies and computational linguistics. He holds a Ph.D. in Nyāya and has extensive teaching, research and administrative experience spanning nearly three decades.

Currently serving as Vice Chancellor at Central Sanskrit University and has served as Vice Chancellor of various other reputed institutions, including Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Gondwana University, and Karnataka Sanskrit University. He has also held key academic and administrative roles such as Registrar, Director, Dean, and Professor, and has contributed to interdisciplinary research, including Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence, as a Research Associate at IIT Hyderabad.

A prolific writer and editor, Prof. Varakhedi has authored 16 books and contributed chapters in publications across multiple Indian languages and English. He has edited over 100 books, journals, and research papers on Sanskrit philosophy, Nyāya, linguistics, and logic. He has mentored 25+ research scholars, led 10 major research projects as Principal Investigator and Project Director, and organized numerous national and international academic events.

He has delivered keynote addresses and served as a resource person at 200+ seminars, workshops, and conferences, actively promoting Bharatiya Gyan Parampara, Guru–Shishya tradition, Nyāya, and Indic knowledge systems.

His contributions extend to active leadership and membership in 110+ national academic bodies and policy-making committees, including the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, University Grants Commission, Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Delhi, and other premier institutions. He is also a Founder Member of the Sanskrit Digital Consortium and a consultant to the Mahabharata Digitalization Project at Manipal University.

Beyond academia, Prof. Varakhedi is deeply engaged in social and cultural initiatives, including his role as Vice-President of Samskrita Bharati, and participation in education outreach and social service programmes. Through his sustained efforts, he continues to integrate Sanskrit studies with modern disciplines, digital humanities, and contemporary research, making him one of the most influential figures in Sanskrit scholarship today.

As Director of Anuchanam, he provides strategic and academic leadership aligned with the organisation's vision of strengthening Indian knowledge systems through research, digitisation, innovation, and socially relevant academic initiatives, positioning Anuchanam as a meaningful contributor to national development and knowledge-led growth.