G. R. Damodaran (20 February 1914 – 1986) was an educationist, an administrator, and founder of The GRD Trust in Coimbatore.
Dr. G R Damodaran held positions of leadership and served education in a wide range of field and sectors.
He served UNESCO International Committee on training abroad policies, the All India Council for Technical Education, National Council for Vocational Trades and the All India Board of Technicians Education.
His unswerving commitment to the cause of the rural and urban masses through the NSS and Social Service League which he founded was laudable.
His stint in politics brought him close to stalwarts like K. Kamaraj, C. Subramanian, R. Venkataraman, Dr. V K R V Rao, Prof. N G Ranga, T T Krishnamachari, Dr. Triguna Sen and others.