Dr. Saroj Kumar Singh obtained M.Tech. & Ph.D (Materials Science) from I.I.T., Kharagpur. He retired as Professor in AcSIR, Chief Scientist, and Head of Advanced Materials Technology Department of CSIR- IMMT, Bhubaneswar, in 2016. He has contributed significantly in various fields of Materials Science and Engineering. His contribution towards the development of Advanced Materials through the thermal plasma route from ores and minerals and solid wastes generated from mineral-based industries is particularly praiseworthy. He has developed and designed various plasma reactors indigevously for the above purposes. He completed several projects in Plasma Processing as PI and team members funded by different sponsor agencies such as DST, NALCO, IRELTD, DMSRDE. CSIR, BRNS, NMDC, MoM, MoS, Vedanta Ltd., etc.

Dr. Abhimanyu is an experienced researcher and academic professional with 5+ years of experience in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. He has a strong background in computational biology, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and bioinformatics-based research, particularly focused on mental health disorders such as depression, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder. His work integrates AI-assisted analysis and in-silico drug design approaches for therapeutic discovery and gene-protein interaction studies.

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. Anupriya Rana was working as “Scientist B” in the department of Patanjali Herbal Research Division, Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar, India. She received her Ph.D. Degree in Botany (Nanotechnology) from Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur in 2024. She has been an alumna of University of Delhi, Gargi College, 2016 batch and received an academic silver medal in her Masters in 2018. She had more than 6 years of research (Scientist B, Research Associate and DST Research Fellow) and academic experience. Her specialization is in Plant Nanotechnological research, Project coordination, Agri-Product Marketing, botanical studies, plant morphophysiological stress and mutations, Plant tissue culture and Biosynthesis. She has published 4 original articles and 1 book chapter.

Dr. Dimple Thakar is an esteemed Assistant Professor in Computer Science at Marwadi University, with a prolific 20-year academic career intertwined with over three years of industry experience in IT and software development. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science specializing in steganography, she is a recognized expert in her field.

Dr. Thakar has a deep commitment to education and research, reflected in her roles as Research Coordinator and NAAC criteria coordinator at the Faculty of Computer Application, where she also serves as the Program Coordinator for the BCA course. Her extensive teaching repertoire includes advanced subjects such as Data Structures, C#.NET, Design Analysis and Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design.

In her previous roles, she served as an Associate Professor at the Sunshine Group of Institutions, where she was also the Academic Head of the MCA department and coordinated various programs and cultural activities. Her early career includes significant stints as a lecturer at Geetanjali College and Matushri Virbai Mahila College, enriching her teaching experience.

Dr. Thakar is also notable for her contributions to the IT industry, having developed critical software solutions for sectors including banking and manufacturing, demonstrating her proficiency in a variety of programming languages and technologies.

Her scholarly contributions are substantial, with numerous papers published in international journals and conferences. She is an active member of the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Research and serves as a reviewer and committee member on several international conferences.

A passionate mentor and educator, Dr. Thakar is dedicated to fostering research and academic excellence among her students, making her a vital asset to both her university and the broader academic and professional communities.

Dr. Subas Chandra Dinda is a Professor & Dean in the School of Pharmacy at The Neotia University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Technology) from Jadavpur University in 2008 and honored with Life Fellow (F.I.C.) in 2008 from Institution of Chemists (India). Then worked as a Professor of Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Technology in different Institute/University in India and abroad i.e., in Ethiopia for more than 25 Years. He is having 26 Years of Teaching-cum-Research Experience in the field of Pharmaceutical Technology. His Area of Expertise includes: Design and Development of Drug Delivery and Drug Targeting Systems such as Matrix, Gastro-retentive, Mucoadhesive and Nanotechnology based drug formulations for sustain and controlled drug delivery in drug targeting. He is the author of the book “Advances in Pharmaceutical Technology”, published more than 125 research articles in peer reviewed journals, supervised & awarded more than 25 Ph.Ds. under Berhampur University, Odisha, and recipient of many awards such as “Gold Medal for B.Pharm – 1996”; “Priyadarshini Indira Gandhi Award – 2005”; “Arch of Excellence (Education) Award – 2005”; “ISTE’S Rajalaxmi Memorial Best Teacher Award for Orissa State – 2006”; “APP’S Distinguished Teacher Award – 2015”, “VDGOOD’S Outstanding Scientist Award – 2019”, “APP’S Best Achiever (for Teaching & Research) Award – 2020”, and “Shiksha Bharati Award – 2021”.

Lead Machine Learning Engineer with experience in designing and deploying AI/ML systems for geospatial and sensor data. Skilled in Python, FastAPI, and cloud-based deployments, with a proven ability to integrate spatiotemporal AI/ML models and leverage geospatial data (LiDAR, satellite imagery) to enhance decision-making. Proficient in data exploration, analysis, and visualization using Python (Pandas, NumPy) and R, with expertise in developing and productionizing end-to-end ML/DL models including CNNs, RNNs, Unet, Unet++, DeepLabV3, Transformers, ViTs, and computer vision models such as YOLO with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenCV. Strong background in geospatial analysis using Rasterio, GeoPandas, Shapely, GDAL, and GEE, along with time series forecasting, anomaly detection, and generative AI (Langchain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex). Experienced in integrating MLOps practices for automated deployment, monitoring, and retraining, leveraging AWS and Google Cloud for scalable processing and deployment. Skilled in vector databases, CI/CD pipelines, and geospatial visualization workflows.

Varsha Sharma is a NET-qualified full stack developer with over 10 years of experience in SQL, web development, and software engineering. She is skilled in optimizing processes, delivering scalable solutions, and mentoring junior engineers. As an educator, she simplifies complex computer science concepts using real-world examples and practical teaching methods, working with students across age groups both online and offline. Her career spans roles from Associate Software Engineer to Senior Engineer at Indus Valley Partners, and she currently teaches at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow. She is also active in volunteering and CSR initiatives.

I am Saurav Singh, a results-driven Consultant and Mentor with over 3 years of experience in innovation-based education, mentoring, and public policy. I have served as a Regional Mentor of Change under Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, where I guided over 50 Atal Tinkering Labs and mentored more than 3000 students in innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship projects across Bihar and Jharkhand.

With a strong background in technology, education strategy, and social innovation, I have contributed to the development of innovation ecosystems and policy research. I am passionate about driving data-driven program management and am eager to contribute to Wadhwani Foundation’s mission of fostering innovation and employability.

I am currently focusing on UPSC preparation with a special interest in public policy and governance, while continuing my work as an independent consultant in education and innovation projects.

I am Dr. Rashi Srivastava, an earnest researcher and academic learner pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering at IIT Patna. My research focuses on phytochemical extraction, solvent recovery, natural deep eutectic solvents, biotechnology, and biochemical engineering applications.

I have strong expertise in phytochemistry, bioinformatics, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, microbiology, analytical instrumentation, and scientific writing. I am also skilled in wet-lab techniques such as extraction, purification, microbial culture handling, antimicrobial testing, HPLC, TLC, chromatography, UV-Visible spectroscopy, and related laboratory instruments.

With research contributions including SCI/Scopus-indexed publications, book chapters, conference presentations, and 310+ citations, I aim to contribute to academic research while inspiring and mentoring students through innovative and practical teaching in biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, microbiology, and research methodology.

Miss Nishita is a Senior Research Fellow in the Environment Science Department of Environmental Science at the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. She has submitted his/her Ph.D. thesis in Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha. She/he is the BRICS YOUNG SCIENTIST 2023, recipient of any Grants, awards etc.