Mr Suren Chander is a seasoned innovation and academic leader with extensive experience at the interface of research, intellectual property, and international collaboration. He has held leadership and research collaboration roles with global technology and engineering organizations including GE Capital, Yahoo, Thales Defense & Aerospace, and Rolls-Royce Aerospace & Power Systems, and is presently associated with ANSR. Complementing his industry experience, he has forged strong academic partnerships with IISc, IIT Delhi, CNRS, and CEFIPRA, contributing to global scientific networks and Indo-French research collaborations. With a strategic focus on patent management, technology transfer, and capacity building, he mentors researchers and innovators while bridging academia, industry, and government to drive impactful research and innovation.