PROFILE

Ashwini has a strong interest in mathematics, physics, history and music. He is a member of IEEE Computer Society; and is a life member of Plasma Science Society of India (PSSI), and SCAAA, a local association of amateur astronomers.

Born in Odisha (India) in 1973, Ashwini obtained his education completing post-graduation in theoretical physics and an advanced diploma in software management. He was a visiting student to some of the leading research institutes such as TIFR (Mumbai), IUCAA (Pune), and IOP (Bhubaneswar) during and after his study at University of Hyderabad. He was awarded with the best research paper presentation at the national conference of Plasma Science Society of India in 1998, and was the web editor of this national body during the year 1998-1999 while he was engaged in theoretical studies of nonlinear statistical behaviour of strongly-coupled dusty plasmas in Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) as a Research Scholar.

Later Ashwini took interest in Information Technology, and founded ADII Research & Applications (P) Limited after a series of software consulting assignments in India and abroad. Currently, he is actively involved in the strategic affairs and product development at ADII; and has created a series of Internet products including a web-based Content Management System (CMS), a web application development framework, Opendelight, an online social media, Odisha360.com, and a cloud computing platform, BATOI.

Ashwini is a seasoned writer, and has written a number of academic, business and other articles published in leading magazines and journals. A compelling and effective speaker, he is fluent in English; and has spoken in different national and international fora.

Ashwini has been involved in different social and philanthropic activities, and is a strong believer of knowledge-based socio-economic development through the active participation of local populace. He is a life member of Blood Donors Council, Indian Red Cross Society and St. John Ambulance.

Ashwini lives with his parents, wife and son; and loves Nature and Indian rural life.