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Former Additional General Manager
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – Ceramic Technological Institute
Dr. Rajasekhar Reddy Poonuru is a Professor in the Pharmaceutics Department of St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Kakatiya University. He received his Ph.D. Degree in 2017 from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad in 2017. Then worked as a Associate Professor in St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences University for 20 Years. He is having 20 Years of Experience in the field of Pharmaceutics His Area of Expertise includes: Novel Drug delivery systems, Coprecipitates, Solubility Enhancement, Bioavailability Improvisation, Brain drug delivery and Topical and transdermal drug delivery systems. He is the author of several articles in national and international Peer review Journals recipient of Received 4.2 lakhs grant from TSCOST for carrying research titled “A Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Rosuvastatin against Atorvastatin in The Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular diseases And Stroke” and 3 Lakhs grant for conducting CEP by Pharmacy Council of India titled “New Paradigms in Teaching — Learning Process; Best oral presentation award at 73rd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, 2024, Hyderabad; Best Poster Presentation at NIPER, Hyderabad 2023 Etc.
Dr. Ratul Das is a distinguished Scientist specializing in Nanobiotechnology. With a PhD in Industrial Biotechnology (Product Development) from the University of Quebec, Canada, Dr. Das has established himself as a trailblazer in his field. His research experience spans 3.5 years at IIT Guwahati and includes groundbreaking work in developing nanoformulation for delivery to cancer cells. Dr. Das has an impressive publication record, with 70 peer-reviewed international research and review papers, including one edited book (Wiley). He has also contributed significantly to conferences and holds a US patent. As an Associate Fellow at TERI- Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre (TDNBC), India, and an Honorary Fellow of IFM, Deakin University, Australia, Dr. Das supervised PhD students and collaborated on pioneering projects. He was one of the core members of the scientific team of TDNBC in preparing the national guidelines for evaluation of nano-based agri-input and food products published by the DBT, Govt. of India. He co-founded the prestigious journal ‘Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering’ and serves as an Associate Editor. Dr. Das’s expertise extends beyond academia. He currently serves as an external consultant in the area of nano-induced health effects for ‘Save The Environment’ (STE), a non-government organization focusing on environment. Driven by his passion for innovation and commitment to the environment, Dr. Ratul Das continues to make remarkable contributions to the field of Nanobiotechnology.
Dr. R.R. Karthieka currently serves as a Research Scientist at Silveray Ltd., United Kingdom. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics, specializing in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, from the University of Madras in 2023. With eight years of research experience, her expertise is centered on the preparation, characterization, and fabrication of low-dose X ray detectors.Her research focuses on the development of inorganic nanostructured materials with varied morphologies, including perovskite-based semiconductors, polymer-based nanocomposites,biomaterials, and metal oxide nanomaterials.Dr. Karthieka got hands on experience in the synthesis of nanomaterials through various methods and trained many post graduate students during her doctorate degree. Additionally, her industrial expertise in thin-film fabrication for organic photovoltaic (OPV) and organic photodetector (OPD) devices development, experience on various large area coating techniques, translating theoretical knowledge into industrial application.
Dr. Siva Mohan Reddy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.She/he received his/her Ph.D. Degree in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Science in 2013 and earned his/her postdoctoral from York University. Then he is working as a Faculty in Department of Chemical Engg, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee from 2015 onwards. He/she is having 10 Years of Experience in the field of nanomaterial synthesis, bio- nanomaterials, nano-carbon materials for energy and environment. Her/his Area of Expertise includes: Nano carbon hybrid materials, H2 production from biomass, Biofuels, Bio- nanomaterials, Waste water treatment, Solid and liquid waste management, Nanocatalysts for energy and environment applications. She/he is the author of 50 international peer review journal papers, has ongoing/completed more than 3 crore grant from different funding agencies, and recipient of Young Influential Researcher – Asia 2023 by ACS.
Dr. Abhishek Aher is a Project Scientist at the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology. He received his Ph.D. Degree in anti-cancer research from Centre for DNA Fingerprinting & Diagnostics, Hyderabad, in 2023 and earned his postdoctoral from Lab of Immunology, CDFD Then working as a Project Scientist in CCMB. He has 9 Years of Experience in the field of Cancer drug discovery & development. His Area of Expertise includes Drug Discovery & Development for Cancer & Parkinson’s Disease. He is the author of 9 research articles many awards.
Dr. GAURAV MUDGAL is an Associate Professor in the University Institute of Biotechnology within Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab. Previous to this he headed science clusters at Auronya College, Pondicherry and Mangalayatan University, Aligarh. He is a La Caixa fellow, and received his Ph.D. Degree in Molecular Biosciences with the highest distinction from the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain in 2014 with his work on molecular biology of coronavirus-host interactions realized at the CSIC center of excellence -National Center of Biotechnology. He had previously worked as a nationally recruited scientific officer at the CGIAR headquarters of ICRISAT in Hyderabad and had handled many projects related to transgenic crop developments. He is having 16 years of research experience in biotechnology. His area of Expertise includes: Molecular biology of virus-host interactions, plant-microbe interaction, plant and animal biodiversity, underutilized crop translations and bioremediation. He is the author of many publications with the journals like PLOS, MDPI, Nature, Springer, Elsevier and Taylor & Francis and a recipient of a core research grant of 4.3 million INR for his work on DNA barcoding and morphometrics on Indian tardigrades.
Mr. Devinder Singh Anand is an Assistant Professor in the UILS Department at the Chandigarh University. He received his LL.M Degree from Panjab University in 2013 and submitted his Ph.D. Thesis in May 2024. He worked as a Lecturer in Various Companies/MNCs Since 2013. He has 11 Years of Experience in the field of Law. His Area of Expertise includes Criminal Law and Constitutional Law. He published more than 7 Research papers in renowned peer-reviewed journals and various papers presented at the National and International Conferences.
Sanjay Bhargava
Results-driven business and technology management consultant
with over 34 years of experience leading large-scale digital
transformation projects, IT service delivery optimization, and
corporate training with specialisation in AI, across diverse industries.
Expertise in leveraging AI, RPA, and other cutting-edge technologies
to drive business growth and efficiency. Adept at implementing
design thinking methodologies and managing cross-functional global
teams. Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and
stakeholder management. Helping organizations navigate the rapidly
evolving digital landscape and achieve their strategic objectives.
• Making artificial intelligence (AI) accomplish the impossible.
Sharing the latest developments in the world of artificial intelligence
and how to leverage AI in practical ways for you and your business.
• Implementation of Generative AI (GenAI) & Agentic AI using LLM
and RAG. Teaching AI for innovations & startups. Democratizing
education using the latest technology with web & games
development.
• Creation of Machine Learning and Deep Learning models on
platforms like NLP, and CNN using TensorFlow, Keras and PyTorch
framework
• Domain & functional knowledge in Banking/Finance, Retail,
Technology, Energy, Utilities, Healthcare, BPM/BPO & KPO space
• Alignment of IT to business requirements through business
process/service improvement, automation, digital transformations,
change & operations management
• Experience in redesigning and driving IT service delivery culture
transformation for large-scale scale multi-location, multi-language
global teams for optimized customer satisfaction (NPS)
• Strategic planning, analysis, and optimization of IT services for
better availability, reliability, and resilience with optimal operational
cost
Page 1 of 4• Coaching and consulting on implementing digitally-enabled
business transformations using digital automation (RPA & Cognitive),
machine learning (ML)/artificial intelligence (AI) & deep learning
frameworks
• Experience with digital transformation services, hybrid cloud, IT
infrastructure management, ERP stacks
• Consulting on corporate HR and finance areas like financial
modelling, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, P&L
management, financial reporting, cash flow management, variance &
cost analysis, financial & capital expenditure analysis, and business
intelligence.
Experience
Ignite IT Consulting & Educational Services
BUSINESS IT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
September 2017 – Present (7 years 7 months)
Chandigarh Area, India
Making artificial intelligence (AI) accomplish the impossible. Sharing the latest
developments in the world of artificial intelligence and how to leverage AI in
practical ways for you and your business. Associated as visiting faculty for
corporates, PSUs & Indian Railways.
• Business management & transformational consulting for strategy, innovation,
financial & project management using design thinking frameworks
• Alignment of IT to business requirements through automation, digital
transformation & business process improvement
• IT service delivery transformation with next-generation models for application
& infrastructure management, application development & testing, BPO and
ERP service delivery
• Digital enablement, transformation & automation consulting with AI, RPA, and
other cognitive tools across core business
• Financial planning and analysis, strategic planning, P&L management,
stakeholder management, and corporate trainings
• Domain expertise in banking/finance, retail, technology, energy, utilities,
healthcare, and BPM/BPO & KPO space
• Corporate training for technologies such as AI and machine learning,
blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT, big data and data analytics, cloud computing,
DevOps, software development methodologies, virtual and augmented reality,
robotics
Page 2 of 4• Corporate training for business & finance areas like strategic planning,
organizational development, operations management, supply chain
management, financial management & analysis, business intelligence & data
analytics, digital transformation, project management, executive coaching,
corporate governance
Wipro Technologies
Practice Head
December 2005 – September 2017 (11 years 10 months)
Banglore, India
• Spearheaded transforming IT delivery to Next Generation as Transformation
Coach by redesigning & implementing delivery models for efficiency gains
and automation using RPA/ML/AI• Spearheaded IT delivery transformation to
next-generation models by redesigning & implementing delivery models for
efficiency gains and automation
• Managed top 100 accounts with 2000+ projects
• Extensive project management using design thinking methodologies to
ensure successful implementation worldwide
• Program Delivery Head (PDH) role for USD 60M+ revenue and 800+ FTEs
large delivery function providing round-the-clock IT support for a global retail
client across 70 countries, including US, Europe, and APAC
• Program Director role for a large multilocation global account with 1400+
engineers having ADM, AM, Infra, and Testing portfolios
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
Sr. Manager
January 1999 – December 2005 (7 years)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Service Delivery Manager’s role for multinational global clients
Tata Infotech
Delivery manager
January 1993 – January 1999 (6 years 1 month)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Branch Manager for the western region responsible for the service delivery of
large accounts
Education
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, DAVV, INDORE
Page 3 of 4Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
Jabalpur Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics & Telecommunications
Dr. Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin is currently the Director at Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (IDNOR) and a lecturer at School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia. He spent about 8 years in industry as a Senior Engineer of Photolithography and Sputtering (R&D) in SilTerra and Fuji Electric, Kulim Hi-Tech Park respectively. He received his PhD in Photovoltaics Engineering at University of New South Wales(UNSW), Australia. His expertise is in Photovoltaic materials and devices (PVMD). His current research includes black silicon, perovskite and organic solar cells for conventional, solar windows and indoorphotovoltaic applications. To date, he has published more than 40 research papers in the field of photovoltaic. He has been a keynote speaker and an invited speaker in international conferences, seminars and trainings on topics related to the physics of solar cells, optics and light-trapping, photovoltaic technologies andphotovoltaic manufacturing. He is a Professional Technologist (Ts.) in Green Technology, which is awarded by Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT).
Prakriti Sharma
AI Mentor | Founder @ Chaifluence | AI Ethics Advocate | Marketing Innovator
Prakriti Sharma is a dynamic leader and mentor in Artificial Intelligence, blending technical expertise with a passion for ethical AI. As the Founder of Chaifluence, she pioneers innovative influencer marketing strategies, leveraging AI to create authentic brand connections.
Currently an AI Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, Prakriti collaborates with Google’s Business Unit to develop cutting-edge generative AI models, focusing on impactful, responsible technology solutions. With certifications like Google Cloud Professional Engineer and deep knowledge of AI ethics, she brings unparalleled insights to the domain.
A graduate of Delhi University, Prakriti excelled in computer science and held key leadership roles, including Robotics Club President. Her blend of technical acumen and leadership makes her a sought-after mentor, particularly for aspiring AI professionals and businesses navigating the AI landscape.
Prakriti’s mission is to drive AI innovation that aligns with societal values while inspiring others to harness AI’s transformative potential responsibly.
Dr. Sukumar Roy is an Indian Chemist and Scientist. He is the visionary former Additional General Manager at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited’s Ceramic Technological Institute. With over 32 years at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, he led various in-house R&D projects, focusing on nano-structured materials, ceramic membranes, SCR catalysts, electrical insulation, and acoustic paints. Holding a Ph.D. from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Dr. Roy has worked at esteemed institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Metals Research. He has published over 100 articles, guided numerous students, received prestigious academic awards, served on expert committees, and delivered over 200 invited lectures globally. He is also a recipient of several national & international academic awards; notable ones are German Academic Exchange Fellowship (DAAD), UNDP-UNIDO Fellowship, Max Planck Society Research Fellowship, CSIR Research Fellowship, DST-IACS Scholarship, Merit Scholarship (Govt. of West Bengal) etc. He has also served as a member in certain expert advisory committees in the country (DST, Ceramic Technology; Centre for nanoscience & nanotechnology, Univ. of Madras) and a Board Member in academic curriculums of various institutions from time to time in his profession. Dr. Roy’s expertise and contributions have cemented his reputation in the field.
Mr. Sourav Mohanto is currently working as a Project Associate-II under Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India in the Department of Pharmaceutics at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, India. He has previous working experience as academician for 3.5 Years, and also worked as Patent Research Analyst for a year. His expertise includes Drug delivery science, Materials Science, Biomaterials development and characterizations, Molecular docking, etc. He is the authors of 54 publications, 07 books, 10 Intellectual Property Rights, recipient of Young Researcher Award-2023, Best Researcher Award-2024, Best Poster Presentation award, Best Oral presentation award, etc., by various national and international organizations. He has guided various UG, and PG students at the university level and was nominated as an organizing committee member for multiple conference bodies and professional organizations (i.e., APTI, CRC-IC, APR, etc.) across the globe. Mr. Sourav has also been associated with various journals as a reviewer, editorial board member, and actively participated in International and National conferences across the globe.



