Meet The Mentors

Prof S. A. Abbasi has been a Full University Professor and centre director during 1987-2015 and is an Emeritus Professor since then. Prior to it he was Head-in-charge of the Water Quality & Environment Division at the Centre for Water Resources, Kozhikode (1979-87), and a Visiting-cum-Adjunct Professor at California State University (1984-1987). He has also been a Visiting Professor at the universities of Minnesota, Florida, California−Berkeley, Malaya and Al-Ahsa. With 46 books, over 400 papers in indexed journals, 10 patents, over 19,500 citations and a Hirsch Index currently at 75, Prof Abbasi is among the world’s foremost experts in the fields of process safety and environmental engineering. In the recent Stanford University study, he was ranked among the world’s top 0.5% scientists, and among the top 100 Indian scientists, independent of the area of specialisation. Among numerous coveted honours and awards received by him are the National Design Award in Environmental Engineering, the IPCL award for Safety and Hazard Management in Petroleum Industries, the National Hydrology Award, the International Desalination Association’s prize, and fellowships of the National Academy of Sciences and the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers

Pratish Jain is a Digital Forensic Analyst at Bhavi CommTech, specializing in digital forensics with 3+ years of experience in forensic investigations, multimedia analysis, and law enforcement training. A Certified Media Examiner (Medex) and Certified Facial Recognition Technician (SAFR), he has contributed to multimedia forensics, crime scene investigations, and 3D reality capture scanning, working closely with law enforcement agencies across India. He has also delivered training workshops for Jharkhand CID and Dhanbad Police. Proficient in tools such as FTK, ADF, AmpedFive, and Leica 3D Scanner, he is focused on advancing modern forensic investigation practices.

Ms. Daina Yesuraj is a Lecturer in the GUCR department at the University of Dubai. She is pursuing her Ph.D. Degree in Marine biotechnology from the University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy since 2023. She has more than 10 years of combined experience in the field of teaching and research. Her area of expertise includes: sustainability and seaweed biotechnology. She is the author of few research papers and a book chapter related to application of seaweeds. Other than academia, she simultaneously serves as a Judge for the Global Undergraduate Awards, Ireland since 2022.

Dr. Vipin Singh is a former Associate Professor in the University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Biotechnology from Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad and earned his postdoctoral from Institute of Biology, Ecole normal Superior, IBENS – Paris. He has more than 11 years of research and teaching experience in Genome data analysis, Molecular biology, Bioinformatics. His Area of Expertise include Molecular Biology, rDNA Technology, Genetics, Genomics and Proteomics, Bioinformatics -NGS Data Analytics, PERL, R, Python, Awk, Biopython. To date, he has been the resource person for 10 Workshops, the author of 9 research articles published in peer reviewed international Journals etc.

Harish Madireddy is an Oracle SQL & PL/SQL expert with over 11 years of experience in designing, optimizing, and managing enterprise-scale database systems across multiple domains including Insurance, Banking, Retail, and Logistics. He specializes in SQL performance tuning, PL/SQL architecture, large-volume batch processing, and query optimization. Harish is also an experienced technical trainer and mentor, providing structured training programs on Oracle SQL, PL/SQL development, and performance tuning techniques. He has a proven track record of solving critical database performance issues, mentoring junior developers, implementing best practices, and delivering scalable enterprise data solutions

Mrs.Jaspreet Kaur She is an experienced academic professional with over 10 years of expertise in academia and industry, currently serving as Academic Coordinator in the IT Department at GJIMT, Mohali. Her research focuses on healthcare security, blockchain applications, and fraud detection systems, making her a valuable voice in emerging technology and digital trust.

Dr. Mayank Bhushan is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, with extensive expertise in nanobiotechnology, biomaterials, and nanomedicine. He holds a PhD in Nanoscience and Technology from Pondicherry University and has a strong background in synthesizing, characterizing, and applying nanomaterials for biomedical, environmental, and energy applications.

Dr. Bhushan has over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and mentorship, guiding M.Tech and PhD students in projects involving nanomaterials, biosensors, green energy technologies, and environmental nanotechnology. His hands-on expertise spans advanced instrumentation and techniques, including XRD, UV-Vis, PL, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, SEM, TEM, VSM, TG-DTA, EDAX, XPS, electrospinning, sol-gel, hydrothermal, and solvothermal synthesis methods.

He has authored numerous high-impact research articles and book chapters, contributing to advancements in nanomedicine, biosensors, and environmental nanotechnology, and serves on editorial and reviewer boards of several prestigious journals. Dr. Bhushan’s research combines fundamental science with practical applications, making him a recognized authority in nanobiotechnology, bioengineering, and sustainable nanomaterials.

Fluent in English and Hindi, he is committed to mentoring students, fostering interdisciplinary research, and translating nanotechnology innovations into practical solutions for healthcare, environmental, and energy challenges.

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.

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Dr. Chitra Dhawale is a Professor in the Science and Technology Department of Datta Meghe Institute of Education and Research (Deemed to be University). She received her Ph.D. Degree in Computer Science from S.G.B.Amravati University in 2009. She is having 25+ years of teaching and research experience in computer science. Her area of Expertise includes: Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python Programming, R Programming, Tableau. She/he is the author of 02 books, 08 book chapters and 78 research papers.

I am Dr. Meena Gupta, an accomplished physiotherapist and researcher with extensive experience in neurorehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, and assistive technologies. I have worked across neurofeedback, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), and cognitive rehabilitation, specializing in spastic cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Currently, I serve as an Associate Professor at the Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences, where I teach undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses while mentoring research projects. I have a strong background in clinical neurophysiology, biomedical engineering applications, and patient safety in healthcare. My research contributions have been published in prestigious Web of Science, Scopus, and SCI-indexed journals.

I have authored books and book chapters on neurorehabilitation, digital healthcare, robotic rehabilitation, and assistive technology for the disabled, and I have presented my research globally. In recognition of my work, I have received various awards, including the Dr. M.B. Athreya Award for best research in the field of disability.

I am passionate about advancing rehabilitative care, developing innovative neurofeedback and therapeutic approaches, and empowering patients with neurodevelopmental disorders through cutting-edge research and evidence-based clinical practice.

Dr. Debika Bhattacharyya is a Professor in the CSE Department of IEM at the University of Engineering & Management. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering from Jadavpur University in 2007 and then worked as a Professor in CSE Institute for 22 Years. She is having 6 Years of Experience in the field of Data Science.
Her Area of Expertise includes: Data Science, Machine Learning, Python, Statistics for Data Science. She is the recipient of “Rashtriya Gaurav Award & Certificate of Excellence by India International Friendship Society”, New Delhi ,2019, Recipient of “Distinguished leader” in the engineering discipline by Venus International Foundations in 2018, and awarded as the “Best Teacher” in 2014 and in 2018 by Institute of Engineering & Management.