Meet The Mentors

Prakriti Sharma is an AI mentor, engineer, and Founder of Chaifluence, where she applies AI to build innovative and authentic influencer marketing strategies. Currently an AI Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, she collaborates with Google’s Business Unit to develop generative AI models focused on responsible, high-impact solutions. A strong advocate for AI ethics, she also holds certifications including Google Cloud Professional Engineer. A Delhi University computer science graduate and former Robotics Club President, she mentors aspiring AI professionals and organizations adopting AI responsibly.

I am Rohith Praveen, a dedicated Physiotherapist with experience in orthopedics, neurorehabilitation, cardiopulmonary care, pediatrics, and sports rehabilitation. I hold a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

I have worked as a physiotherapist at Pulse Medicare Multi-speciality Hospital and currently practice as a Freelance Physiotherapist, providing home-based physiotherapy and personalized sports rehabilitation services. My expertise includes athletic taping, exercise prescription, mobility training, strength and conditioning, on-field injury management, and return-to-sport protocols.

With strong exposure to professional sports such as football, athletics, badminton, swimming, marathons, and kabaddi, I aim to support athletes and patients through evidence-based rehabilitation, performance recovery, and patient-centered care.

Kedar Kiran Parmar is an AI and Data Analytics Trainer and Business Intelligence Consultant with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in No-Code Data Analytics, AI integration, and Power BI storytelling. Kedar excels at transforming complex technical workflows into digestible learning modules for students and professionals, and he is passionate about bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world business application. He has experience mentoring analysts, designing automated reporting frameworks, conducting workshops for CXOs, and implementing AI-assisted productivity solutions. His technical expertise spans Power BI, AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, SQL, and workflow automation with Power Automate and Jira

Dr. Sumit Sheoran is an assistant officer and research scholar in the department of biochemistry at the university of lovely professional university, Jalandhar. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Biochemistry from Lovely Professional University in 2024. He has 2 Years of experience in the field of biochemistry. His area of expertise includes drug discovery, nano-formulations, cell line analysis, and wet lab techniques of biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology. He is the author of various reviews as well research papers in reputed high-impact factor journals, recipient of any grants, awards, etc.

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.

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. M. Prasad is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women (Autonomous), Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. With 18+ years of teaching experience, including two years of international teaching in Ethiopia, he has guided 35+ UG/PG projects and currently supervises research scholars. A Google Android Educator, he conducts training on Google products across India and has mentored 150+ Google Certified Student Experts. He has published and presented 45+ research papers, organized 20+ academic events, and is a professional member of bodies including IEEE, ISTE, and CSI. His interests include ML, data mining, cloud, Android (Kotlin), MANETs, security, IoT, and visual analytics.

Dr. Ramesh Kumar Singh is a retired Professor in the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at the Banaras Hindu University of Varanasi. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Banaras Hindu University University in 1981. Then worked as a Professor in Genetics and Plant Breeding, Banaras Hindu University for 15 Years. He is having 36 Years of Experience in the field of Microbial Genetics. His area of expertise includes: Cell Biology, Plant-Microbe Interaction and Bacterial Genetics. He is recipient of many project grants from UGC, CSIR, Department of Biotechnology and Department of Science and Technology, guided 15 Ph.D students, published 45 research papers awarded with Biotechnology National Award.

I am Dr. Sakshi Rastogi, a Healthcare & Life Sciences Executive with over 25 years of strategic leadership in driving high-impact operations and business growth across Pharma, Biotech, and Medical Device sectors. My expertise spans the R&D-to-Post-Marketing lifecycle, including clinical, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and patient safety.

Currently, I serve as the Global Client Solutions Partner at QUANTIPHI, and have previously held senior leadership roles at Wipro Limited, overseeing global portfolios worth over $50M with sustained 20-30% YoY revenue growth. I specialize in AI/ML automation for drug development, global regulatory submissions, and operational excellence.

I have a proven track record of delivering transformational healthcare solutions using data-driven strategies and cognitive automation. Recognized as a leader, I have mentored cross-functional teams, led large-scale initiatives, and helped clients improve patient outcomes. With extensive experience in stakeholder management, policy research, and innovation ecosystems, I am dedicated to advancing employability and innovation in the life sciences sector.

Dr. Jyoti Gangane is a Professor in the E&TC Department at Vishwaniketan’s iMEET (University of Mumbai). She earned her PhD in Wireless Communication from the University of Malaga, Spain (2016) and brings 32 years of experience in Electronics and Telecommunication. Her expertise includes digital signal processing (DSP) and wireless communication, with strong experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership.

Mr. Rahul Bharati, serving as the Head and Assistant Professor in Law at the Government Institute of Forensic Science, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, is an accomplished academic with degrees including LL.M., MBA (HR), M.Sc. (Physics), and DCE from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Designated as a Class I Gazetted Officer, his expertise covers Cyber Law, Forensic Science, and Digital Evidence, making significant contributions as a resource person for various esteemed institutions. He authored the internationally recognized book “Cyber Law and Cyber Crime Detection,” and his research is published in numerous national and international journals. Bharati has received multiple accolades for his contributions to legal studies, including the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Distinguished Faculty Award 2023 and the Philip Alston International Best Faculty Award 2023 from CPACE, IMRF, Government of India. His career is marked by awards like the Global Cyber Crime Helpline Award 2021 and National Level Best Teacher Award 2019.

Sibaji Das is a Ph.D. scholar in the Department of Geography at Jadavpur University, India, with academic and research expertise in Remote Sensing, GIS, geomorphology, hydrology, watershed management, climate change, glacial studies, and environmental/disaster management. He has completed an M.Sc. in Geography with a specialization in Watershed Management and a B.Sc. in Geography with a specialization in Fluvial Morphology from Jadavpur University. He has qualified the Joint UGC-CSIR NET JRF in Earth Science with AIR 125 and has research experience in Earth and Environmental Science at IISER Berhampur. His work includes ecological forecasting, socio-economic valuation of ecologically important species, Eastern Himalayan morphology, neo-tectonic evidence, fluvial morphology, landscape evolution, and water-resource management. He is skilled in ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, Google Earth Engine, HEC-HMS, HY8, MATLAB, TopoToolbox, Python, ML/AI, ICPMS, and field-survey instruments.