Sudhamshu Hattangadi, a cultural professional, has worked in diverse yet related roles in the fields of historical and cultural research. He has worked as a Cataloguer, Research Associate and Coordinator with multiple cultural and academic organisations, institutions and cultural professionals. He has also worked on an ICHR project in the capacity of Research Assistant.

He holds a Master’s degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, a Post- Graduate Diploma in Indian Aesthetics from Jnanapravaha, Mumbai as well as a DALF C1 certification in French issued by the Ministère de l’Éducation nationale. He has also spent 3 years learning Persian language from native Iranian professors. In the capacity of Associate  program Manager – Projects at FIHCR,
He aims to apply his multilingual skills along with his understanding of archaeology, Indology and anthropology to enhance his multidisciplinary work. Apart from research and cultural heritage management, Sudhamshu is also interested in cultural affairs and policy. 

Additionally, he has a penchant for poetry, travelling as well as classical music, dance and art.