Col (Dr.) T. Umasankar, Retd is an Indian Army veteran and academic administrator, Ex- Registrar at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sri City.

His career and professional profile include:

• Military Service: He is an Army veteran with more than 30 years of service in the Indian Armed Forces. His military tenure included leadership in operations, Military logistics, and supply chain management.
• Post-Retirement: After leaving the armed forces, he served as AGM at Indian Bank, overseeing security operations on a pan-India basis.
• Academic Roles: He took over as Registrar at IIIT Sri City in December 2022 and worked for 3 years. In this role, he has been instrumental in Governance, Campus administration, HR excellence, and organizing events.
• Education & Research: He earned his MBA from IIT Madras and holds a Ph.D. in Behavioral Finance from Amity University. He is also an active researcher, having published studies on youth career choices and behavioral insights in investing.”