Dr. Sindhujaa Iyengar, PhD, is an academic with wide recognition as a thought leader in her chosen field of expertise. She specialises in Political Science with particular focus on elections, political strategy, and government advocacy, and their inter-relationship with National Security. She has been an independent consultant, invited speaker, and writer on the subjects. She has significant experience in teaching and mentoring young minds in her stints in academia at Christ University, Bengaluru and LUMV College, Mumbai. She has worked with NGOs and Industry.

At CNSS Dr. Iyengar heads the Internship Programme, Programme Development, and Outreach. To collaborate with CNSS, write to her at dydirprogram_cnss@msruas.ac.in.