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About Dr. Ajay Prabhakar
Winner of multiple awards and recipient of government honours, Dr. Ajay Prabhakar is an internationally experienced change leader who has worked with the United Nations for more than a decade. He is a researcher, author and advisor with almost three decades of experience working across countries, institutions and disciplines.
His journey has taken him from the United Nations and international development to leadership, technology, education, research and artificial intelligence. He has worked with governments and institutions across 30+ countries and led projects with a combined value approaching USD 1 billion.
His experience includes engagements with Heads of Government, the United Nations, Defence Forces, Royal Families, Fortune 500 companies, universities and museums. His work has also been recognised by world leaders and featured by major media outlets internationally.
Ajay is the author of nine books spanning research, innovation, leadership and technology. His work includes the Gram Code Series, which was featured on C-SPAN and received a foreword from former Nigerian President and senior African statesman Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.
The Gram Code research was endorsed by the Federal Government of Nigeria and adopted as the African Renaissance Handbook. A formal letter from the Office of the President communicated this recognition to Dr. Prabhakar and called on other African countries to consider adopting the work as a handbook for the African Renaissance. The research series was co-authored with Catherine Acholonu, Senior Special Advisor to the President.
His books also include the Microsoft Productivity Handbook, written for Microsoft, and publications written for the United Nations. His research spans leadership, innovation, technology, society and human development.
Today, Ajay advises leaders and organizations on leadership, strategy, technology, artificial intelligence and transformation, working across both the public and private sectors.
He is also a sought-after speaker and thought leader, speaking on innovative leadership, emerging technologies, AI, skill transformation and change management. His work has taken him to leading academic, government and private institutions around the world.
His work brings together experience, research and ideas to understand a changing world — and what comes next.
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~$1
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Stirring Frames
Moments that have captured different aspects, milestones, perspectives, growth and stories...
C-SPAN — International Showcase and Presentation to the Media
In 1959, researcher Thurston Shaw uncovered artifacts and a burial chamber at Igbo Ukwu, a town in the Anambra region of southeastern Nigeria. The artifacts were dated to approximately the 10th century AD.They Lived Before Adam, co-authored by Dr. Ajay Prabhakar, was presented to the world on C-SPAN, bringing the research to the fore as what is now being described as ‘pathbreaking.
The Mystery of Signs and Symbols (The Ranveer Show)
Watch Dr. Ajay Prabhakar take The Ranveer Show on an extraordinary journey—from prehistoric dinosaurs and the Gods of Egypt to the enduring messages ancient civilisations left for humanity. A fascinating conversation that connects history, archaeology and the mysteries of the ancient world..
Decoding Ancient Mysteries with AI
What happens when the mysteries of the ancient world meet the intelligence of the modern age?
In this episode of The Sunny Shah Show, Dr. Ajay Prabhakar, “the Da Vinci of modern times” joins Sunny Shah for a thought-provoking conversation on ancient civilizations, hidden knowledge, lost histories and the possibilities of using Artificial Intelligence to examine questions that have fascinated humanity for generations.
Testimonials
Words of encouragement, guidance and support from world leaders and thought pioneers
William Jefferson Clinton (Bill Clinton)
Senior World Statesman and Former President of the United States of America
It was a very warm welcome I received when I arrived and am grateful to the research team (headed by Dr. Ajay Prabhakar) for it ... Thank you for the inscribed copies of the books received ... I intend to work hard on the issues that are important to Africa and the world....
His Holiness, The Dalai Lama
Nobel Laureate and International Leader
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you (Dr. Ajay Prabhakar and Pioneers Nation) all for your efforts in promoting
a more healthy education for the young people of this world. I wish you the best for the same.
General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida
World Leader, Former President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
The discoveries made by the team led by Dr. Ajay Prabhakar would be recorded in the annals of history as monumental and humanity would always be grateful to this wonderful team. With this rigorous research, the scholar and his team deserves our credit and encouragement for the bold strides they have made, for the painstaking effort and attention to detail and for pioneering a new definition to the dynamics of scholarship in the world.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
World Leader and Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Dr. Ajay Prabhakar and his research team have demonstrated what heights can be achieved by mankind through intercontinental cooperation in research, beyond the boundaries of Race, Gender and Creed. Therefore, I have no hesitation in recommending his work as a pioneering Handbook for World Renaissance, for the world has need of a new vision and a new cultural paradigm.
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In the News
Many leading international media organizations have reported about the different aspects of the research work and the multiple projects undertaken. Some of them are reproduced below
Nigeria's answer to Stonehenge?
For the past couple of years, these mysterious circles of carved stone figures, which villagers in southern Nigeria still worship on occasions, have been causing a frenzy of excitement. Dr. Ajay Prabhakar's research work is humongous and will change the course of history.
December 27, 2007
Building an African City on the ruins of an ancient village
A Modern City , A city of humanism, on 300,000 acres of land, is to be built around an ancient city based on the research findings of Dr. Ajay Prabhakar and his team in Benin Republic. The government of Benin Republic is extending every kind of support to the researchers and the Vizier to make this project , outstanding. The findings and the construction are to be funded by the United States Government.
June 15, 2009
Groundbreaking Research
Their (Dr. Ajay Prabhakar and team) research, , which took over four years, Vanguard gathered, began with the discovery of strange inscriptions on 350 sacred ancient stones in the forests of Ikom, in Cross River State , Nigeria. Eventually Professor Acholonu with computer engineer Ajay Prabhakar to bring about a blend of science and culture. The journey of the two scholars through the body of African ancient artifacts, ancient records and scriptures of the lost races of the world looking for missing links on Africa's contribution to history of mankind resulted in a series of research books which is redefining research processes.
October 30, 2008
Shocking Revelations !!!
In a daring project ever to be undertaken on the African continent, described as a marriage of science and culture, the team of Dr. Ajay Prabhakar have documented their research findings in a book published as the Gram Code of African Adam. The researchers are about to put Africa at the center stage of world culture and tourism. The adventurous research saw the team of Dr. Ajay Prabhakar journey through bodies of ancient artifacts, records and scriptures of India, Egypt, Sumer and Mesopotamia.
December 18, 2006
Dr. Ajay Prabhakar, Africa Renaissance Ambassador, and Head of Research, said at the meeting of the Panafrican Leaders, that the Cultural Renaissance Project is a humble offering to the world. He reiterated that he and his team would keep working on more projects and findings to keep the flame of research and innovation burning. Panafrica is supported by the United Nations and the African Union and the function was headed by AU Chairman and President Olusegun Obasanjo.
June 15, 2006
Dr. Ajay Prabhakar, winner of several awards has through this research, undertaken the most extraordinary and ambitious work in the history of the research and academic world.
January 10, 2004
Recognition & Influence
Over the years, Dr. Ajay Prabhakar's work has received recognition, encouragement and accolades from international governments, research institutions and distinguished individuals.
1) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar was invited to the Ministry of Human Resource Development to share his work and offer insights on education, the new curriculum framework and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, at the invitation of Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Human Resource Development.
2) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar met Mr Jeet Adani, Director at Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), the youngest son of Mr Gautam Adani and presented his book to him.
3) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar with Adi Godrej, Chairman of the Godrej Group, discussing his vision for a programme in India.
4) Dr. Ajay Prabhakar with H.E. Benedikt Höskuldsson, Ambassador of Iceland to India presenting his book, The Boardroom Whisperer.
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The Conversation and the Voices
Ideas shaped by research and experience—shared through conversations, keynote platforms, interviews, media and writing. Across subjects ranging from education and leadership to technology, history and the future, Dr. Ajay Prabhakar brings research into the public conversation and turns experience into ideas worth exploring.
A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON HUMAN POTENTIAL
Education should discover potential — not simply measure it.
Dr. Ajay Prabhakar examines how conventional systems evaluate human talent and asks whether our approach to education truly recognises the different ways people think, learn and contribute.
IDEAS THAT SHAPE LEADERSHIP
From the TEDx stage to the boardroom, Dr. Ajay Prabhakar explores how leadership must evolve in an age of AI, disruption and constant change.
The Evolution of Leadership — TEDxCRCE
THE QUIET THRESHOLD
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More Testimonials
A diverse and illustrious group of world leaders, thinkers and influencers share how the research work of Dr. Ajay Prabhakar is shaping the world , one letter at a time.
Shri Prakash Javadekar
Honorable Minister, Human Resource Development
It was a nice meeting that we had… I commend you (Dr. Ajay Prabhakar) and your insights… I look forward to continuing our discussions on the topics that we discussed… Please also keep me abreast of any topic which you feel is important for the nation and needs to be taken up for public discourse…
Donald Duke
Governor, Cross River State
I write on the behalf of the Government and the people of my state to congratulate you (Dr. Ajay Prabhakar and his team) for the meticulous research work and the audacious and revealing statements published in your research book. We are indeed encouraged and truly hope that you can unearth more of history in the future. Wish you all the best for the pioneering work and may the almighty crown your efforts with greater successes.
Akume George
Senator and Former Governor - Benue State
Youth Empowerment is essential and cannot be ignored, for the youth of today are the future of this world. Dr. Prabhakar and his team have been instrumental in creating a series of innovative training programs which are helping the youth, to make productive their time and find employment which will not only benefit them but also the economy. We wish him all the best.
Kōichirō Matsuura
Former Director-General of UNESCO
The research work carried out by the team led by Dr. Ajay Prabhakar and Professor Acholonu is simply exceptional and takes the implementation of disciplined, challenging, educational research projects and methodologies to a whole new level….
is an outstanding accomplishment …. I am proud to present the evidence informed work to the international media and the academic world in general.
Smita Crishna Godrej
Director, Godrej Holdings Limited
This, is real education. If a child is equipped with this kind of value based education, it could help the child become a responsible global citizen. Focus on developing research,
Gender equality, and the attention to emotional quotient of a child as highlighted in your modules is so very important, today.
Swami Tejomayananda
Recipient of the Padmabhushan Award, Mentor and Former Head - Chinmaya Mission
Work shows worth. A brilliant creation (projects done) from a genius mind.
Ambassador Ralph Uwechue
Career Diplomat and Former Ambassador to Liberia
I would like to commend the path breaking research undertaken by you (Dr. Ajay Prabhakar) and your team for its dedicated and consistent efforts in research towards building a great nation and a greater Africa.
You have done us all proud and we wish you more success and discoveries in your projects.
Stephane Martin
President, Musée du Quai Branly, Paris, France
I wish to congratulate Dr. Ajay Prabhakar, Professor Acholonu and the entire research team for the study conducted on the linguistic evidence of the Ancient African Artifacts and its prolongation into a second stage, its theme of shared values and interculturalism among the ancients and among civilizations.
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Research spanning civilisation, technology and leadership.
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