Meet The Mentors

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.

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 Dr. Pramod Kumar Yadav, a PhD in Medical Biochemistry with strong experience in academic teaching, clinical laboratory management, medical biochemistry, diagnostic laboratory techniques, and healthcare operations.

I am currently working as a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry at KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu. I have also served as Operational Head at Sooriya Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., where I gained extensive experience in laboratory management and helped establish an ‘A’ category laboratory in Nepal.

My professional background includes teaching medical and laboratory science students, managing healthcare laboratory operations, consulting for the establishment of GAMCA medical centers across Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, and conducting research in medical biochemistry, oxidative stress, epilepsy models, thyroid function, metabolic syndrome, and clinical diagnostics.

I am passionate about combining technical expertise, academic leadership, research knowledge, and laboratory management skills to contribute to medical education, diagnostic excellence, and healthcare system development.

Advocate with expertise in Legal Research, Teaching, and Litigation, passionate about the intersection of Law and Artificial Intelligence.

Samuel Mwangi Machatha is a Project Manager and Administrative Professional with over 6 years of experience in NGO coordination, logistics, financial management, community mobilization, business development, stakeholder engagement, and project execution. He is currently working as a Business Development Officer at Proserve Training Institute, where he supports strategic enrollment planning, market research, outreach campaigns, school/community partnerships, and promotional activities. His previous experience includes working with Better Education for Youth Initiative NGO BEYI, Uplands Premium Dairies & Foods Ltd, Kenya Biogas Program, USAID, and Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization. He has expertise in project planning, budget management, report writing, data collection, logistics coordination, advocacy campaigns, and training/capacity building. He is also pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology.

Empowering the next generation of Physician-Leaders in Biotech and Pharmacovigilance.

With over a decade of experience across the pharmaceutical lifecycle—at industry leaders like Regeneron, UCB, and Pfizer—I specialize in bridging the gap between clinical practice and global drug safety strategy. My expertise spans from the high-stakes environment of First-in-Human and Late phase trials to navigating complex regulatory interactions with the FDA and EMA.

I can mentor you on:

Technical Mastery: Understanding signal detection, Risk Management Plans (RMP), and the nuances of safety strategies within clinical development

Regulatory Navigation: Mastering the art of Scientific Advice meetings and marketing authorization submissions.

Strategic Leadership: Transitioning from clinical roles to industry, managing high-level global alliances, and leading effectively within matrix organizations.

I am passionate about helping mentees develop the strategic mindset and technical precision required to safeguard patient health on a global scale.

CA Konika Mishra is a seasoned Finance Professional and Chartered Accountant with over 13.5 years of diverse experience spanning corporate leadership, professional practice, and academic mentorship. Currently serving as the Managing Partner at Sanchit Agrawal & Associates, she leads a specialized team in delivering high-stakes assignments in statutory, internal, and concurrent audits for both government and private sector clients.

Mr. Dushyant Tiwari is a distinguished graduate of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi. He founded Scripta Lex Law Firm and established an independent legal practice, representing clients before the Supreme Court of India, the Allahabad High Court, the Delhi High Court, and several tribunals, including the NCLT, NCLAT, and consumer forums in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
As an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India, Mr. Tiwari has gained extensive experience in handling complex legal matters in Criminal Law, Family Law, Arbitration, Constitutional Law, Consumer Law, Commercial Law, and Insolvency and Bankruptcy (IBC). He serves as a panel counsel for the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) and has been appointed as Amicus Curiae in various cases before the NCDRC.
Mr. Tiwari is an active member of both the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Delhi High Court Bar Association. With a reputation for excellence, he is dedicated to delivering expert legal solutions and achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Dr. Garima Singh is a Researcher in Biomaterials and Biopolymers at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology and serves as a Scientific Technical Officer at Reinste Nanoventures. Her work focuses on bacterial cellulose, biopolymers, nanomaterials, and the development of functional biomaterials for advanced applications. She has authored multiple research papers and book chapters, and has presented her research at national and international conferences. Her current interests include projects in advanced coatings, sensor development, and sustainable materials, translating lab innovation into real-world, scalable solutions.

Dr. Nabeel Ahmad is Dean at School of Allied Sciences and Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Over 14 year of teaching, research and administrative experience. He has published several research papers in National and International peer reviewed journals. He also served as Editor in three books on nanobiotechnology namely 3 D Printing Technology in Nanomedicine, Intelligent Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery Applications and Emerging Nanotechnologies for Medical Applications published by Elsevier Pennsylvania USA. He also serving as eminent member of Editorial Board of Journal of International repute. In addition to that, seven patents are also in his credit on nanobiotechnology and discussion is going on to transfer the technology to three organizations to commercialize the same. The same has already been highlighted in the National news papers. Recipient of prestigious fellowship including the Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) fellowship under Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Department of Science & Technology (DST) New Delhi. He is the Fellow of Linnean Society (FLS) London. His areas of research are nanobiotechnology, nanosensors, and bioprocess engineering.

Dr. Debashree De is a seasoned scientific writer (Ex-novartis) with 15 years of research experience. She received her Ph.D. Degree in Structural Biology and Biochemistry from CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology in 2012 and earned her postdoctoral from Centro di Rierca E. Menni, Fondazione Poliambulanza- Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, Italy. She worked as a Scientific Research Writer and Lead Development Manager for BrainAura, a startup company based out of India and the UK and also as a senior scientific writer in novartis. She has 15 Years of Experience in the field of peptide biochemistry. Her area of expertise includes: Structural biology and biochemistry, Scientific writing, Real World Evidence. She is the author of 14 publications (manuscripts, reviews, book chapters) with one of her review article on her research being the focus of a news article . She is also the member of prestigious peptide societies, reviewer of journal PlosOne as well as the recipient of CSIR and ICMR senior fellowships. She has successfully optimized methodologies for the study of amyloid beta aggregate destabilization on Surface Plasmon Resonance (published).