Dr. Ganeshram Nandakumar
Deep-Tech Entrepreneur · Aerospace Technologist · Researcher
Founder & CEO of TSCLARITY SYSTEMS Private Limited, with over a decade of experience spanning aerial robotics, autonomous systems, defence platforms, and electro-optical technologies. His work bridges advanced academic research and real-world deployment of indigenous systems.
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Dr. Ganeshram Nandakumar is a deep-tech entrepreneur and aerospace technologist with comprehensive expertise across the full product lifecycle — from ideation and research to engineering, production, certification, and deployment. He is known for building high-performance teams and translating advanced research into scalable, mission-critical systems.
Drone platforms developed under his technical leadership have been deployed in operational environments for over three years. These systems were effectively utilised during national security operations, contributing to field-validated, battle-tested experience in real-world conditions.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. – Aerial Robotics & Engineering Design, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
- M.E. – Mechatronics, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Anna University
- B.E. – Electronics & Communication Engineering
Research & Publications
Dr. Nandakumar has authored multiple international publications in the areas of aerial robotics, autonomous navigation, swarm intelligence, and embedded control systems. His research focuses on decentralised coordination, guidance & navigation algorithms, and hardware–software co-design for unmanned platforms.
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Autonomous Machine Collaboration – US Patent No. 12,202,148 (2025)
- Unmanned Vehicle Positioning Systems – US Patent No. 11,984,034 (2024)
- Dynamic Anchor Selection for Swarm Localization – US Patent No. 11,635,774 (2023)
- Additional European and Indian patents in autonomous systems
Professional Experience
- Founder & CEO – TSCLARITY SYSTEMS Private Limited
- Ex. Co-Founder & CTO – Tunga Aerospace Industries
- Ex. Researcher – Intel Labs (Research wing of Intel)
- Led the development of unmanned systems that achieved sustained multi-year operational deployment, demonstrating reliability and effectiveness in mission-critical national security environments.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Nandakumar has received multiple industry and national recognitions and has been felicitated by senior policymakers and leaders for contributions to indigenous technology development.
- Hon. N. Chandrababu Naidu – Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia – Union Minister of Communications
- Dr. Shashi Tharoor – Member of Parliament
- Senior leadership from DRDO, Indian Navy, and defence establishments
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