Bala Ramadurai is a seasoned academic and innovation consultant with extensive experience in Design Thinking and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Guest Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Bala Ramadurai designed a 12-week course for the BS online degree program and provides coaching in app development. Additional roles include International Visiting Professor at Universidad Panamericana, Professor for NPTEL, and Adjunct Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Pune, focusing on customer-centric business strategies. As a co-founder of TRIZ Innovation India, Bala Ramadurai promotes TRIZ awareness through a dedicated social networking platform. Contributions extend to mentoring roles and strategic coaching with various organizations, including SRV Media Pvt. Ltd. and QGlue, demonstrating a commitment to fostering innovation and leadership. Bala Ramadurai's educational background includes a PhD from Arizona State University and a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.