A note from ACHARYA's Founder
About ACHARYA...
For us, education should be more than the consumption of knowledge. It should inspire young minds to question, explore, create, and solve problems that matter.
As the CEO and Research Program Director at ACHARYA, I work closely with a devoted team of researchers and mentors bringing 50+ years of combined experience across academia, industry, and research. Together, we challenge the conventional approach to student development.
Every student has a unique combination of curiosity, strengths, and passions—and these deserve the time, depth, and mentorship to grow into something extraordinary. Our role is to help transform that initial spark of curiosity into years of purposeful exploration, rigorous research, meaningful accomplishments, and real-world impact.
At ACHARYA, we meticulously shape the high school journey one student at a time—so that their passion doesn't remain an interest, but becomes a pursuit; their pursuit becomes expertise; and their expertise becomes the foundation to create a difference in the world.
Don't just discover a passion. Pursue it for years, research it deeply, build something meaningful, and create a difference.
Shanti SwaroopFounder, ACHARYA
Meet Our Distinguished Mentors
Our mentors bring diverse expertise from top institutions, combining academic excellence with real-world experience
Dr. Shanti Swaroop Kandala
Founder/CEO/Research Program Director
ACHARYA Educational Services
Education
Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
About
Dr. Shanti Swaroop Kandala is the visionary founder and CEO of ACHARYA Educational Services, bringing extensive expertise in mechanical and aerospace engineering combined with a passion for educational excellence. With a Ph.D. from IIT Hyderabad, an M.S. from KAIST South Korea, and a Master in Liberal Arts from Ashoka (UPenn), he offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective. As Research Program Director, he guides students toward academic excellence while fostering innovation and critical thinking, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and practical education.
Dr. Manasa Kandula
Assistant Professor
Academic Institution
Education
Ph.D. in Materials Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
About
Assistant Professor specializing in Materials Science.
Dr. Konjengbam Anand
Assistant Professor
Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, India
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
About
Assistant Professor specializing in AI/ML.
Dr. Rakesh Lingam
Assistant Professor
Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, India
Education
Ph.D in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
About
Assistant Professor specializing in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Dr. Thejus R. Kartha
Asst. Professor
Academic Institution
Education
Ph.D in Computational Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
About
Asst. Professor specializing in Computational Chemistry.
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