Meet our Team

Sean Clarke

Editor - SSRF

Editor, Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF) | Research Lead – Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay

Sean Clarke is the Editor of the Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF) website, ssrf.org, one of the world’s foremost platforms on spiritual research. The Foundation publishes pioneering insights on how the unseen spiritual dimension influences human life, health, and global events.

Sean holds an MBA from the prestigious Monash Mt Eliza Business School in Melbourne, Australia, and previously worked as a strategy analyst in leading dot-com companies across Hong Kong and Australia. In 2005, driven by a profound quest to understand the spiritual dimension, he left his corporate career to dedicate himself full-time to spiritual research at the Spiritual Research Centre and Ashram in Goa, India.

Over the past two decades, Sean has been part of numerous research initiatives examining how subtle energies, vibrations, and consciousness impact individuals and society. As the Research Lead at Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay, he spearheads research projects and conducts spiritual workshops to showcase the intersection of Spirituality and Science.
He has presented MAV’s and SSRF’s findings at over 125 international conferences, including the C20 (Civil Society track of the G20) and COP29 in Baku, where he spoke on The Role of Consciousness in Climate Stability. He led a pioneering research project examining the impact of participation in the MahaKumbh 2025—the world’s largest spiritual gathering—on collective consciousness and wellbeing.
His work continues to bridge ancient spiritual wisdom and modern scientific inquiry, offering practical solutions to humanity’s challenges.

Shweta Clarke

Spiritual Research Coordinator and Faculty

Mrs Shweta Clarke is an alumnus of Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi, and she gave up her career in Human Resources to become a full-time seeker at the Spiritual Research Centre and Ashram in 2008.

She has travelled throughout Southeast Asia and India to conduct spiritual lectures and workshops. In 2014, with the formation of Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay (also known as the Maharshi University of Spirituality), she joined the spiritual research team and is a part of the faculty for spiritual research workshops. She is part of the spiritual research team and has been actively involved in project managing various spiritual research experiments. She has presented at various C20 (the Civilian Arm of the G20) conferences and other National and International conferences. Currently, she is the coordinator for all content published on the SSRF and MAV websites, including articles and audio and video content.

Ms Milky Agarwal

Research Faculty and Conference Partnerships

Ms Milky Agarwal completed her Master’s in Biotechnology from Amity University, Noida. She then worked for several years in R&D, specialising in Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology, in India and at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Drawn by a deep curiosity about the spiritual dimension and a sincere yearning for inner purity, she eventually transitioned from modern scientific research to spiritual research.

Her life changed significantly in 2016 when she visited the Spiritual Research Centre and Ashram and met Sachchidananda Parabrahman Dr Athavale. Motivated by His Divinity, teachings, and mission, she decided to dedicate her life as a volunteer with the Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay, with which she has remained affiliated ever since. Currently, she is heading all MAV conference initiatives and collaborations with different organisations and Universities. She is also a faculty member actively involved with spiritual research projects and execution.

Dr Amruta Deshmane

MBBS, DCH, MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management)

Consultant Paediatrician | Researcher & Faculty – Preventative Healthcare and Wellbeing

Dr Amruta Deshmane is a highly regarded Consultant Paediatrician with over a decade of experience in child health, neonatal care, paediatric infectious diseases, and nutrition. She holds an MBBS, DCH, and an MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management, complemented by a Fellowship in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and a Postgraduate qualification in Paediatric Nutrition. Her clinical career includes roles at Navale Medical College & Hospital and Siddhi Hospital in Pune, followed by Manipal Hospital, Goa. Since 2019, she has successfully run her own paediatric clinic in Ponda, Goa, and serves as a visiting consultant at Healthway Hospitals and Dr Purva Sahakari’s Hospital & IVF Centre. Known for her meticulous clinical approach, clear communication, and compassionate care, she is deeply trusted by children and parents alike. She regularly attends national paediatric conferences and is trained in PALS and NALS.
Alongside her medical practice, Dr Amruta has been a dedicated volunteer with Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalaya (MAV) for over two decades. As a researcher and faculty member, she contributes to initiatives in preventative healthcare, wellbeing, and education, integrating medical knowledge with a holistic perspective. Her long-standing spiritual practice through MAV underpins her calm, empathetic presence, enabling her to support families with both clinical excellence and emotional steadiness.

Dr Sayali Yadav

Faculty and Syllabus Design

Dr Sayali Yadav is a distinguished academician currently serving as Associate Professor, Vice-Principal, and Head of the Department of Commerce at Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Mumbai. She holds a PhD in Business Policy & Administration from the University of Mumbai and brings with her over 18 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level and more than 15 years at the postgraduate level.
A recognized PhD guide and seasoned academic researcher, Dr Yadav has successfully led multiple research projects. Her scholarly contributions include numerous research publications in reputed journals, authored and edited books, and active participation in academic development initiatives. She has also served as an expert member on academic audit and review committees for several reputed universities and colleges, reflecting her standing and credibility in higher education.
Alongside her formal academic roles, Dr Yadav is actively associated with Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalaya, where she contributes to curriculum enrichment and knowledge dissemination initiatives that bridges contemporary education with deeper spiritual perspectives. Through this work, she contributes to learning frameworks that foster intellectual competence while nurturing strong values, emotional balance, and spiritual awareness.

Krishna Gollamudi

Marketing and Digital Infrastructure

Krishna Gollamudi is a technology and business professional with a strong foundation in engineering and digital systems. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from India and a postgraduate qualification in Web Servers and Web Technologies from RMIT University, Melbourne. Over the course of his professional career, he has held senior leadership roles in organisations based in Australia, primarily within the fintech and banking sectors, where he has led technology, transformation, and business enablement initiatives.

Alongside his professional work, Krishna has been closely associated with Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay (MAV) through long-standing spiritual practice and voluntary service. He has been undertaking spiritual practice under the guidance of Sachidananda Parabrahma Dr Athavale since 2002, and seva is an integral part of his spiritual journey.

As a volunteer at MAV, Krishna contributes to research-oriented initiatives, particularly in the areas of partnerships and collaborations with academic and research institutions. He is also actively involved in IT and infrastructure-related projects, including data consolidation and technology frameworks that support syllabus curation and knowledge dissemination for MAV’s educational initiatives.

Mr Auritro Mallik

Researcher and Faculty

Auritra Mallick was born in the United States and earned a B.S. in Bioengineering from Rice University, Houston, Texas. Alongside his academic journey, he experienced a deep yearning for God from an early age, one that conventional education could not fulfil.
In search of true inner transformation, he explored various spiritual paths before discovering a structured, experiential approach at Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay. He came to the Spiritual Research Centre and Ashram in Goa in 2011 and met Sachchidananda Parabrahman Dr Athavale. Meeting him was a turning point for Auritra, leading him to dedicate his life to Spirituality. Sachchidananda Parabrahman Dr Athavale’s teachings and guidance have transformed his life. Auritro is practising Spirituality full-time and has resided at the Spiritual Research Centre & Ashram in Goa, India, since 2014.
He is a member of the spiritual research team at Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay and, as part of his seva (service to God), helps organise international workshops and guides seekers from around the world. He is also an active member of the spiritual research team, participating in and conducting experiments and documenting the findings.