Dr. Arunkumar Santhalingam

Founder & Director, IFRINA

President, AIFPRO (Association of Indian French Professionals & Researchers)

Dr. Arunkumar Santhalingam is an international trainer, researcher, and thought leader in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Didactics of French as a Foreign Language (FLE).

He is the Founder and Director of IFRINA and the President of AIFPRO (Association of Indian French Professionals & Researchers), working at the intersection of language, technology, and human intelligence.

With over two decades of experience as a formateur and academic leader, he has trained more than 2000 French teachers worldwide on AI integration in teaching.

A Chevalier of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques, he is among the youngest Indian laureates to receive this distinction.

He actively collaborates with international institutions including OIF, AUF, Institut Français, and European academic networks.

He is the creator of innovative pedagogical concepts such as Geoprompting, bridging phenomenology, AI, and language learning.

His work emphasizes ethical AI, human-centered pedagogy, and transformative learning experiences.

He has conducted international workshops across India, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, influencing future-ready teaching practices.

Through his initiatives, he aims to redefine education by integrating consciousness, perception, and intelligent tools.

His vision is to position Francophonie as a global force for peace, innovation, and inclusive development.