Built for Collaboration.Governed for Impact.
NCNDE brings industry, academia, and technical leadership together through a governance model designed to turn shared priorities into meaningful research and technology outcomes.
- IIT Madras–led consortium
- Industry and university representation
- Independent technical guidance
One Consortium.Clear Accountability.
NCNDE is guided by a Management Board, supported by an executive management team, and strengthened by industrial, scientific, and international advisory input.
Management Board of the Consortium
Sets consortium priorities, approves projects, and leads policy decisions.
CEO & Management Team
Turns approved priorities into coordinated projects, operations, facilities, and member engagement.
Advisory Committees
Provide specialist perspective on technology direction, roadmaps, and high-risk projects.
From Strategic Direction toOn-Ground Delivery.
The Management Board provides direction for the consortium. The CEO and management team coordinate execution, while advisory committees contribute independent technical guidance.
Contact UsNCNDE Organizational Structure
Board Members
- Director, CNDE
- Technology Director, CNDE
- Representatives from all Industry–Platinum members
- Two University–Platinum representatives, serving on rotation
Chief Executive Officer
Builds member relationships, communicates NCNDE’s value, and supports industry engagement.
Coordinates funded projects from planning through execution and reporting.
Supports access, readiness, and effective operation of NCNDE’s research infrastructure.
Enables smooth administration, coordination, documentation, and communication.
Expertise Beyond the Everyday.
NCNDE’s advisory committees bring external industrial, scientific, academic, and international perspectives into important technology and investment decisions.
Industrial & Scientific Advisory Committee
The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Committee will be established by the Director, Technology Director of CNDE, and CEO.
- Composition
- Committee of ten members comprising experts from various industries and NDE technology fields.
- Role
- Provide technical guidance and direction to the consortium.
International Advisory Committee
The International advisory committee will be formed by the Director and Technology Director of CNDE.
The ManagementBoard Of The Consortium.
The Management Board is the highest decision-making authority within NCNDE. It brings together CNDE leadership, Industry–Platinum members, and rotating University–Platinum representation.
Identifies and approves projects to be funded through the consortium.
Guides policies that support effective collaboration, participation, and research delivery.
Ensures Platinum member organisations contribute directly to strategic direction.
Board meetings are chaired by members of the Management Board.
Each Board member holds one vote in consortium decisions.
The CEO communicates Management Board decisions to all consortium members.
From Industry Need toFunded Action.
Identify
Members and NCNDE teams identify an industrial challenge or research opportunity.
Evaluate
Technical inputs and advisory guidance shape the project scope and feasibility.
Approve
The Management Board reviews project priorities and funding decisions.
Execute
The CEO and management team coordinate research, facilities, delivery, and communication.
Share
Project progress and Board decisions are communicated across the consortium.
Bring Your Challenge to the Consortium.
Industries, government organisations, public sector undertakings, and educational institutes are invited to explore membership and collaboration opportunities with NCNDE
Explore MembershipContact Leadership
Prof. Krishnan Balasubramanian
Head, Centre for Non-Destructive Evaluation
Indian Institute of Technology - Madras
balas@iitm.ac.in
Govind Walavalkar
Strategic Advisor, Brand & Growth
Indian Institute of Technology - Madras
govind@iitm.ac.in
V. Manoharan
CEO of Centre for Non-Destructive Evaluation
Indian Institute of Technology - Madras
ceocnde@imail.iitm.ac.in
The listed leadership roles align with publicly available IIT Madras and CNDE-related profiles
Shape the Direction of NDE.
Platinum members receive representation on the Management Board and a direct voice in the strategic direction of the consortium.
