About Us - Research High School

Jothsna Kethar

Chief Executive Officer

Jothsna Kethar

Chief Executive Officer

Coach Jo as her students call her, is a passionate educator and life coach who guides students towards academic and personal success. She is also the founder of InspireYouth, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young leaders. With her expertise in college counseling, Coach Jo helps students craft customized college lists and secure admission into their dream schools. Her students have gained acceptance into prestigious Ivy League universities like Cornell, while also finding affordable options and securing merit aid/scholarships worth over 5 million dollars in total.

Lakshman Parameswaran

Chief Technology Officer

Lakshman Parameswaran

Chief Technology Officer

Lakshman brings 25+ years in the IT industry and is a proven technical visionary who offers architecture, strategy, team management, and leadership expertise. He translates business vision into actionable steps, excels in client presentations and project documentation, and inspires teams for laser-focused, goal-driven success.

Soumyaa Srikrishna

Operations Director

Soumyaa Srikrishna

Operations Director

Soumyaa is a dynamic, results-driven professional who is a perfect mixture of Project Management, Communication, and Strategic thinking. She brings with her 15+ years of multi-domain industry experience. She plays a pivotal role in strategically designing the organizational structure, aligning roles, identifying sourcing channels, assessing technology needs, and crafting policies and procedures, all of which significantly contribute to the organization's success. Introduces innovative technologies and processes to establish an efficient pipeline for enhanced productivity.

Smrutha Vikram

Program Manager and Course Creator

Soumyaa Srikrishna

Operations Director

Smrutha is the cornerstone of our research program. Her exceptional communication skills and unwavering motivation inspire our students continuously. She is instrumental in creating various educational courses for Gifted gabber. With 8+ years as a compassionate school teacher, she enriches learning with engaging materials and innovates the "English Club" literacy program, enhancing students' reading and speaking abilities. Her dedication extends to empowering children through British Council initiatives and leadership in international Jamboree events. Smrutha's commitment to conservation and volunteering at SOS Children’s Village, Bangalore, underscores her support for local families and fundraising through road shows.

Anusha Venkat

Head of Counseling

Soumyaa Srikrishna

Operations Director

Anusha, a Trainer and mentor, is passionate about supporting women in the teaching field. With 8+ years of experience, she transitioned from Human Resources to Teacher Training. As a certified Montessori trainer, she tailors instruction to meet student needs, offers guidance, and empowers future educators. She's trained over 200 successful teachers and excels in identifying students' abilities while nurturing a collaborative and compassionate approach to her work. An advocate of continuous learning, she embraces the journey of growth.

Dr.Jenifer R. Tuban

Research Expert

Dr.Jenifer R. Tuban

Research Expert

Jenifer, a College professor at the University of Southeastern Philippines since 2013, is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Literary Studies at Silliman University. With a background in literature, she has published research articles and books, including "A Study of Bagobo Tagabawa Folk Speech Using Murdock’s and Eugenio’s Classification" and "Tausug Parang Sabil and Bagobo Tagabawa Folklore." Her expertise spans various fields, including children's literature, qualitative research, humanities, cultural studies, and more. She actively participates in research and extension programs and is known as a dedicated educator and mentor in her community.

Virgel S. Torremocha

Licensed Creative Writing Expert

Virgel S. Torremocha

Licensed Creative Writing Expert

Virgel, an educator at the University of Southeastern Philippines, teaches culture, language, and literature at the tertiary and graduate levels. He holds a Master of Arts in Literature and is currently pursuing a PhD in Literary Studies at Silliman University. His research on indigenous narratives and cultural practices has received acclaim, earning him recognition as a Best Research Paper awardee. Prof.Torremocha is dedicated to fostering critical thinking and creativity in his students and actively engages in community extension projects, aiming to empower individuals with disabilities for greater independence and social inclusion.

Julie Ann Lanzagarita

Social Media Manager

Julie Ann Lanzagarita

Social Media Manager

Julie is our Social Media Manager, a tech-savvy professional with a BBA in Marketing. She specializes in market research and competitive analysis and is proficient in Kajabi, Canva, and industry-standard tools. Her exceptional video editing skills add flair to our content creation, making our online presence truly stand out.

Angela Dane Asaldo

Social Media Manage

Angela Dane Asaldo

Social Media Manage

Our Social Media Manager, Angela, is a tech-savvy professional proficient in Kajabi, Canva, and other industry-standard tools. With a knack for multitasking and problem-solving, she brings experience as a General Virtual Assistant, handling data entry, digital marketing, and more. Her expertise in social media management, content creation, and website creation keeps our company’s online presence top-notch.

Joshua Hess D Cañada

Content Writer

Joshua Hess D Cañada

Content Writer

Joshua is our content creator. He's got a talent for writing cool emails, making YouTube videos pop, rocking social media, and blogging about all sorts of stuff. Josh knows how to keep things fun and make sure everyone's excited to read and watch what he's got to say. He's a big part of why our messages are so catchy.

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Full Professor of Biology, Bethel University of Tennessee

Experienced educator and scientific writer with over 20 years experience teaching, mentoring and writing within molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, immunology and research methods. Strong and proven ability to create various scientific content with an expertise in identifying, capturing and sharing complex information into user friendly procedures, processes or data; experienced developing content strategies along with on-time delivery producing clear, concise and correct content that meets applicable standards and appropriate to identified audience

Expert in Immunology/Cancer Biology/Neurobiology

Expertise: Taught undergraduate and graduate-level cancer biology, immunology, and neurobiology. Mentored four post-doctoral scientists, eight medical students, six graduate students, and more than thirty undergraduate and high school students in the laboratory. Planned, developed, and implemented research projects in diverse areas of immunology, virology, cancer biology, neuroinflammation, and complementary/alternative medicine, securing six Federal and four Foundation research grants as well as three Industry contracts. Published 37 peer-reviewed publications (including four publications in 2023), 11 review articles, six book chapters, one journal editorial, and edited one book.

Skills: Studying the cellular/molecular mechanisms underlying the modulation of immune functions in cancer as well as in immunologic disorders. Develop novel immunologic therapies for cancer using transplant and spontaneous tumor models in mice, PDX models in humanized mice, as well as zebrafish embryos. Studying novel mechanisms of monocyte differentiation/plasticity involving cAMP/PKA/AKP6/PDE4 interaction using ex vivo iPSC-derived disease models.

University Professor/Cybersecurity Expert

His research interests include designing and developing secure and privacy-aware protocols for distributed networks and systems. His research focuses on the security of Blockchain-based systems, cloud computing, IoT networks, ToR networks, and physical layer security.

He received a Ph.D. degree in communication engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He received his Master in Technology (M-Tech) degree in Signal Processing from the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. He obtained his Bachelor in Technology (B-Tech) degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from Biju Patnaik University of Technology.

Assistant Professor of Physiology and Neuroscience,University of Southern California

Esteemed Assistant Professor of Physiology and Neuroscience, has an extensive background in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's disease, particularly in biomarker development. With over seven years at USC, he's known for fostering solid scientific collaborations, leading to timely research outputs. His notable achievements include co-leading an NIH R21 grant to develop a Parkinson’s disease biomarker and publishing over 20 peer-reviewed research articles. His mentoring prowess has benefited many students, from high school to doctoral levels, promoting a culture of high performance and personal development.

Full Professor of Biology, Bethel University of Tennessee

Research Expert, PhD is a versatile academic researcher, entrepreneur, and scientific consultant. With a strong background in materials science, chemistry, and experimental design, she has held roles as an Assistant Research Professor. Her expertise spans from materials characterization to quality control, and her commitment to advancing science is evident in her extensive publication history. She holds a Doctorate in Physics and Chemistry of Matter and Materials, demonstrating her dedication to fundamental research and innovation. She is a dynamic professional making impactful contributions to her field.