Dr. K. Vijayalakshmi
Dr. K. Vijayalakshmi was one of the founding trustees of CIKS. She did her under graduation in Zoology from Stella Maris College, obtained her M.Sc., Degree in Zoology from Delhi University and thereafter obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Madras. She worked on biological control of household pests using spider predators for her Doctorate.
Since 1985 she has been involved in work relating to various aspects of indigenous agriculture and trying to explore their current relevance and potential. Dr. Vijayalakshmi has served as a member of several academic committees both in India and abroad.
Mr. A. V. Balasubramanian
AV Balasubramanian obtained his M.Sc degree in Chemistry from Bangalore University and did a Post M.Sc., diploma in Molecular Biophysics from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Later he studied Physiology and Biophysics at the State University of New York at Stonybrook. Since 1982 he has been involved in work relating to various aspects of Traditional Indian Sciences and Technologies and trying to explore their current relevance and potential. In 1995 he founded the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, (CIKS) an institution devoted to exploring the contemporary relevance and applications of Indian Knowledge Systems, particularly in the area of sustainable agriculture.
He is one of the Founding Trustee of CIKS and currently Director of the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems.
Mr. Subramaniyan