Steering Committee 2026

Steering Committee

Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu

Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu

Chair, YESIST12 2025

Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu is a distinguished professor with extensive experience in IEEE leadership roles. She has led numerous initiatives to promote technology education and innovation among young engineers.

Kumaraguru College of Technology, India

DR. RAMALATHA MARIMUTHU

GENERAL CHAIR

Dr. Rukmani Devi R K

Dr. Rukmani Devi R K

Co-Chair, YESIST12 2025

Dr. Rukmani Devi R K is a renowned researcher and educator with a focus on sustainable technology. Her work has been instrumental in developing innovative approaches to engineering education and research.

Sri Sairam Engineering College, India

RUKMANI DEVI R K

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Dr. Gunjan Varshney

Dr. Gunjan Varshney

Co-Chair, YESIST12 2025

Dr. Gunjan Varshney is an expert in emerging technologies and has led multiple international collaborations. She has published extensively in the field of computer science and engineering.

JSS Academy of Technical Education, India

GUNJAN VARSHNEY

CHAIR | INNOVATION CHALLENGE TRACK

Navaneethakrishnan R

Navaneethakrishnan R

Chair | Junior Einstein Track

Navaneethakrishnan R leads the Junior Einstein Track, guiding young innovators and supporting impactful student-led projects.

IEEE YESIST12 Junior Einstein Track

NAVANEETHAKRISHNAN R

CHAIR | JUNIOR EINSTEIN TRACK

Arun M

Arun M

Chair | Maker Fair Track

Arun M coordinates the Maker Fair Track, focusing on hands-on prototypes and technology-driven innovations.

IEEE YESIST12 Maker Fair Track

ARUN M

CHAIR | MAKER FAIR TRACK

Indhumathi Gunasekaran

Indhumathi Gunasekaran

Chair | Special Track

Indhumathi Gunasekaran leads the Special Track, enabling innovative ideas that address real-world humanitarian challenges.

IEEE YESIST12 Special Track

INDHUMATHI GUNASEKARAN

CHAIR | SPECIAL TRACK

Harivardhagini S

Harivardhagini S

Chair | WePOWER Track

Harivardhagini S chairs the WePOWER Track, driving initiatives in sustainable energy and empowering innovators in the power sector.

IEEE YESIST12 WePOWER Track

HARIVARDHAGINI S

CHAIR | WEPOWER TRACK

Rakshith S

Rakshith Jain

Chair | IEngage Track

Rakshith Jain leads the IEngage Track, connecting participants with industry-driven problem statements and collaborative innovation opportunities.

IEEE YESIST12 IEngage Track

RAKSHITH JAIN

CHAIR | IENGAGE TRACK

Arangan Rishikesh T

Arangan Rishikesh T

Venue Coordinator

Arangan Rishikesh T supports YESIST12 operations as Venue Coordinator, ensuring smooth on-ground arrangements and logistics.

IEEE YESIST12

ARANGAN RISHIKESH T

VENUE COORDINATOR

Akshaya S

Akshaya S

Operations Coordinator

Akshaya S supports YESIST12 as Operations Coordinator, helping to streamline communication and event workflows.

IEEE YESIST12 Operations Team

AKSHAYA S

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Ashvanth B

Ashvanth B

Chair | IT Operations

Ashvanth B leads IT Operations, managing digital platforms and technical infrastructure for YESIST12.

IEEE YESIST12 IT Operations

ASHVANTH B

CHAIR | IT OPERATIONS

Abdul Halik M I

Abdul Halik M I

Chair | Publicity Committee

Abdul Halik M I leads the Publicity Committee, amplifying YESIST12 initiatives through outreach and media engagement.

IEEE YESIST12 Publicity Committee

ABDUL HALIK M I

CHAIR | PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Rushali Thakkar

Rushali Thakkar

Chair | Partnership Committee

Rushali Thakkar leads the Partnership Committee, building collaborations and strategic relationships that strengthen YESIST12.

IEEE YESIST12 Partnership Committee

RUSHALI THAKKAR

CHAIR | PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE

Nandhitha Kalyanasundaram

Nandhitha Kalyanasundaram

Chair | Content Committee

Nandhitha Kalyanasundaram heads the Content Committee, curating and refining content that communicates the impact of YESIST12.

IEEE YESIST12 Content Committee

NANDHITHA KALYANASUNDARAM

CHAIR | CONTENT COMMITTEE

Sangeeta Singh

Sangeeta Singh

Chair | Design Committee

Sangeeta Singh chairs the Design Committee, ensuring visual consistency and engaging design across YESIST12 branding and materials.

IEEE YESIST12 Design Committee

SANGEETA SINGH

CHAIR | DESIGN COMMITTEE

Sreekanth R

Sreekanth R

Chair | Magazine Committee

Sreekanth R chairs the Magazine Committee, overseeing editorial content and publications that highlight YESIST12 achievements.

IEEE YESIST12 Magazine Committee

SREEKANTH R

CHAIR | MAGAZINE COMMITTEE