Lt Gen (Dr) T. S. A. Narayanan, AVSM (Retd) is an innovation-driven leader with 40 years of distinguished service in technology, R&D, education & training, MRO, and administration. Commissioned in December 1982 from the Indian Military Academy, he is an alumnus of the Higher Defence Management Course and the Advanced Professional Program in Public Administration.

He has served across diverse and challenging terrains, including high-altitude regions in the Northern and Eastern Commands, and held several key leadership positions, such as Commandant, Military College of EME (MCEME), Commandant, Simulator Development Division, and others.

Under his leadership, MCEME earned multiple national accolades, including the Army Commander’s ARTRAC Unit Citation, Golden Peacock Award for Training, AICTE Vishwakarma Award, and the ‘New Code of Education’ Award for digital excellence. He also spearheaded the Army Day 2021 offensive swarm drone demonstration in collaboration with an Indian start-up.

For his exemplary service, he was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India.

Post-retirement, he serves as Chairman of the Project Management Review Committee for Ministry of Heavy Industry projects with IITs and other premier institutions.