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Dr. Darshan Panda is a Scientist in the Department of Crop Physiology & Biochemistry at the ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Bidyadharpur, Cuttack. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Biotechnology from Ravenshaw University in 2022. He is working currently as a Scientist at ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack. He has published his research findings through the publication of over 50 articles in esteemed academic international journals. He has 10 years of experience in the fields of plant physiology, molecular biology and biotechnology. His area of expertise includes crop photobiology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, tissue culture and biotechnology. He is the author of two textbooks in biotechnology and microbiology.

Dr Harishchander Anandaram is an Assistant Professor at Centre for Excellence in Computational Engineering and Networking, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Bioengineering from Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, in 2020. In his PhD thesis, he worked on pharmacogenomics and miRNA- regulated networks in psoriasis, a joint project with Georgetown University, USA, JIPMER, INDIA, CIBA, INDIA, and ILS, INDIA. His thesis illustrated a multi-disciplinary approach by combining computational biophysics and molecular biology machine learning. Also, he had the opportunity to collaborate with international researchers and have publications in reputed international journals in bioinformatics and systems biology simultaneously. He has received the prestigious “Young Scientist Award” from “The Melinda Gates Foundation” for his research abstract on “The Implications of miRNA Dynamics in Infectious Diseases”. To date, he has reviewed more than 200 manuscripts in systems biology. He is currently working on predicting Novel lead molecules and biomarkers using computational techniques to target inflammatory pathways associated with infectious and autoimmune disorders.

Dr. Deepak Gola is an Environmental Consultant in Trinity International, New Delhi. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Environmental Biotechnology from IIT Delhi in 2018. Then worked as an Assistant Professor at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET) & IILM University Institute/University for 4 Years. He is having 6 Years of Experience in the field of Environmental Biotechnology and Nanotechnology His Area of Expertise includes: Wastewater Treatment, Nanotechnology, and Carbon footprint. He is the author of more than 50 journals and book chapters, a recipient of 2 consultancy project Grants, and multiple awards etc.

Shashikala is a Bioinformatics researcher and academic professional with experience as a Teaching Assistant at Jaypee University of Information Technology, Lecturer at Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, and Assistant Professor at Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar. Her expertise includes Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Molecular Docking, Network Biology, Sequence Analysis, Biological Databases, Drug Designing, and Rare Disease Research.
Her research focuses on neuromuscular diseases, especially Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, using systems biology, gene regulatory networks, and computational biology approaches. She also holds an NPTEL certification in Bio-Informatics: Algorithms and Applications from IIT Madras. As a mentor, she brings strong teaching and research experience for workshops in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular docking, systems biology, and AI-enabled biomedical research.

Prof. Kumud Malhotra, Dean of the University Institute of Physical and Life Sciences with 30 years of experience is an academician and administrator and has attained the highest echelons in the educational sector by managing senior positions, like Director, Dean, Managing Editor, or Editor-in-Chief for content development and journal publication. She completed her Ph. D on “Genetic Epidemiology of Malaria in Some Population Groups of Delhi and Tribal Groups of Tarai Region of Nainital District” and Post Doctorate from Delhi University as an ICMR and UGC fellow.

Her expertise domains are Biotechnology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Forensic  Science, Molecular Biology, and its allied areas. She has obtained Certifications in the areas of Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Microarrays, Proteomics, and Parasitology from IGIB, NICD, MRC, and Delhi University. Down the lane, her achievements and accolades are the best employee and faculty while working at Bioinformatics Institute of India and RNB GLOBAL University as a Dean and other prestigious awards. Her contribution to the establishment of the School of Basic and Applied Sciences and Agricultural Sciences along with the approval from ICAR at the new University RNBGLOBAL
University was acknowledged by the Management.

Apart from teaching and academics her experience in content development and e-learning for various renowned universities and organizations like Banasthali Vidyapith, GOLS Academy, Biionline, etc. is an added credential of hers. Dr. Kumud Malhotra has been a Resource Person in Course Development Committees (for graduate and post-graduate programs) for Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Jamia Hamdard along with other credits like Member of various committees like Academic Council, BOS, Research Committee, etc. for the IGNOU, IAMR. She has demonstrated caliber as a resourceful Technical Collaborator for the conduction of the Workshop on Bioinformatics at
Bundelkhand University and in Engineering College in Durg, Chhattisgarh with an appreciation letter from the university.

She is a member of the editorial board of various journals and has presented Papers at International Conferences on Genetics, Parasitology, Clinical Trials, Pharmacovigilance, Biotechnology, etc. Dr. Malhotra has delivered keynote addresses at CII, International Conferences, and member of various professional bodies Genetics Society, Indian Science Congress, International Society for Malariology and Parasitology, IAA, SBTI, etc. She has guided many students for Ph.D. and internships and got the projects from ICMR.

Dr. Neeta Bhagat was Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) in the Department of Biotechnology at the Amity University. She received her Ph.D. Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Bundelkhand University in 2008. Then worked as a AP-III in AIB Institute for 15 years. She is having 22+ years of experience in the field of Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical. Her area of expertise includes: Microbiology and Biomedical Sciences. She is the author of 20 +research articles and one book and guided PhD student, many M. Tech, M.Sc., B.Tech, B.Sc. students for project and dissertation work.

I am Sneha Priya, a Biology tutor with an M.Sc. in Biotechnology and experience in teaching NEET Foundation Biology, JEE Foundation Science, and school-level science. I focus on concept clarity, NCERT-based learning, doubt-solving, and exam-oriented preparation using digital tools like Zoom, PowerPoint, and digital whiteboards. I can teach in English and Tamil.

Dr. Md Afroz Alam is a Professor and Head in the Department of Bioinformatics, at Shalom New Life College, Bengaluru, Karnataka. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Bioinformatics from Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan, Himachal Pradesh in 2009. Then he has worked as Assistant Professor, Head and Program Coordinator in the Department of Bioinformatics at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed University) for 11 Years. He is having 14 years of teaching and research experience in the field of Bioinformatics. His area of expertise includes: Computer Aided Drug Design, Molecular Modeling and Simulation, QSAR and Pharmacophore modeling, Biostatistics, R programming, Unix and Linux. He is the author of 24 research articles, 2 Book Chapter, recipient of short-term research grants, workshop grants, and National Youth leader award by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under the National Service Scheme, Government of India.

Mr. Selva Karthick M is a Quality Control Manager and Professor (Embryology Department) at OASIS Fertility, Hyderabad. He holds a B.Tech in Biotechnology and a PGDSCT in Stem Cells from Anna University and Loyola College (2005–2010). With 12 years of experience in IVF laboratories, he has worked as a Lab Manager and QC Manager, supporting quality systems and laboratory performance in assisted reproduction. His expertise spans stem cells, IVF lab quality management, and AI applications in reproductive medicine, and he has authored a book chapter on Artificial Intelligence in Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Mrs. Neeru Gupta is an esteemed Assistant Professor in Computer Science at NDIIT, with 10-year academic career intertwined with over three years of industry experience in IT and software development. Pursuing Ph.D. in Computer Science , she is a recognized expert in her field.
Her extensive teaching repertoire includes advanced subjects such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science.

She is also a Guest Faculty at Ednet Consultants Pvt Ltd making her a vital asset to the communities.