Course Coordinator & the Resource Persons
Professor of Law & Director, Centre for Cyber Laws and Forensic Sciences, NALSAR University of Law
Course Coordinator
Prof. K. V. K. Santhy has over 24 years of teaching experience in Criminal Law and completed her Doctoral research on "Penal Reforms in India" from Osmania University. She currently serves as the Proctor of NALSAR University of Law, overseeing campus discipline and student affairs.
Prof. Santhy has led and contributed to several prestigious research projects, including the Study of the Indian Penal Code from a Gender Perspective (NCW), Law on Grievance Redressal in Public Offices in A.P. (Centre for Good Governance), and the Draft Amendment to the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994 (National Deceased Donor Transplantation Network). She also coordinated major studies for the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and the UGC on sentencing perspectives and defective investigations.
She has been associated with the Global Internet Governance and Advocacy (GIGA) initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and has conducted international workshops with the ICRC on International Humanitarian and Criminal Law. As part of her post-doctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for International Criminal Law, Germany, she worked on "Punishment and Sentencing" and submitted a report on "Counterfeit Drugs in India."
An accomplished author, Prof. Santhy has published books and articles on sentencing, police torture, fair trial standards, and human rights law. She is a sought-after speaker, having delivered lectures at leading institutions including NISA, CFSL, National Police Academy, NADT, and Women and Child Welfare Departments on topics such as criminal justice, cyber laws, and sentencing reforms.
Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence), Madhya Pradesh
Mr. Sai Manohar Aramane is a 1995-batch officer of the Indian Police Service (Madhya Pradesh Cadre). Over his distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, he has served in key positions in state and central agencies, including a significant tenure with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). During his deputation to the CBI, he handled several high-profile investigations related to economic offences, bank frauds, and extradition cases.
Currently serving as the Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence), Government of Madhya Pradesh, Mr. Aramane continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening intelligence operations and law enforcement coordination. His professional excellence has been recognized with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
A career officer with a deep commitment to integrity and national service, Mr. Aramane is widely regarded for his expertise in investigation, intelligence management, and leadership in policing.
DIG, ED, Karnataka
Sri Vamshi Krishna is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer in the Karnataka cadre. He has served as Joint Commissioner of Police (West Zone), Bengaluru City. He is described as a police officer and trainer with a strong background in cybercrime and information security.
Director, Digital Forensics and Cyber Security, Truth Labs International
Mr. U. Ramamohan holds an M.Sc. in Statistics from S. V. University, Tirupati, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications from the University of Hyderabad. A retired Superintendent of Police from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States, he brings over 25 years of expertise in digital evidence handling and forensic analysis, having investigated more than 1000 cases as a Computer Forensic Expert with APFSL and CID.
With an additional 15 years of experience in field crime investigations, including cybercrimes, bomb, and explosive cases, Mr. Ramamohan now leads the Digital Forensics and Cyber Security division at Truth Labs International, providing expert guidance and technical insight in complex forensic investigations.
Professor, National Law University, Jodhpur
Dr. Shilohu Rao is a Professor at the National Law University, Jodhpur, where he specializes in the intersection of law and technology. With extensive experience in legal education, research, and academic administration, he has contributed significantly to developing interdisciplinary perspectives on digital governance, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Dr. Rao has been closely associated with several national initiatives and academic collaborations that explore the evolving relationship between technology and legal frameworks, particularly in areas like data protection, cyber law, and digital forensics.
He has been invited as a speaker and resource person at various national conferences and workshops, including joint programmes organized by NLU Jodhpur and IIT Jodhpur on "Law and Technology." Dr. Rao's teaching and research integrate contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybercrime regulation into the broader discourse of law and policy. His academic leadership and policy engagement make him a key voice in shaping legal education and research on technology law in India.
Founder and CEO of CyberEye
Ram Ganesh is the Founder and CEO of CyberEye and a distinguished expert with over 13 years of experience in Cyber Intelligence, Investigations and Digital Forensics. A Chevening Cybersecurity Fellow from Cranfield University (UK Defence Academy), he has served with leading organisations including DRDO and TCS in Cyber Security R&D and Analysis.
An international speaker, Ram is part of and has presented his work on Cyber Intelligence, Forensics and Investigations at global platforms such as Defcon US, Underground Economy - Council of Europe HQ, UN conventions (UNTOC, UN-AHC), Bsides, GC3B Geneva, Interpol's DFEG and Intersec Dubai. He has trained over 25,000 professionals across ISRO, DRDO, CBI, NIA, Armed Forces, and State Police, among others.
At NALSAR, Ram brings his extensive expertise in cybersecurity strategy, digital forensics, and cyber law enablement to strengthen interdisciplinary initiatives between law, technology, and national security.
Cyber Security Consultant – Lab Sessions
Rajesh Gopal is a seasoned cybersecurity and digital forensics leader with 18+ years of international experience in cyber defense, incident response, IoT/OT security, threat intelligence, and security governance for government, law enforcement, and Fortune 500–scale organizations. He currently serves as Director of IT – Cyber Security at Skillsoft Software India Pvt. Ltd., and has led high-impact security programs across critical sectors including BFSI, semiconductor, aerospace, telecom, and heavy industry.
He has directed global incident response and complex cybercrime investigations, advised on national-level security transformation, built and matured Security Operations Centers, and driven compliance across frameworks such as SOX, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and ISO 17025. A founder, consultant, and adjunct professor, he is also recognized for delivering 2000+ hours of expert training to enterprises, government, and law enforcement on advanced cyber operations, digital forensics, and financial fraud.