Mr. Rajnish Tandon is a seasoned industry professional with 35+ years of global experience across India, the USA, and Europe, spanning Sales Management, IT Operations, SAP Implementation, and AI/ML. He is a guest faculty at institutions including Chandigarh University, NIFT Delhi, and IIM Kashipur, where he teaches AI/ML, Blockchain, and Critical Thinking. He completed an M.Tech in AI-ML from BITS Pilani (2024), holds an MBA from FMS (1996), and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from MNIT Jaipur (1985).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sneh Lata is a Senior Research Fellow at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, specialising in developing advanced analytical methods for environmental and biological samples. She holds a Master of Science in Forensic Science from the University of Delhi. She has extensive experience utilising sophisticated analytical instruments such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, and ICP-OES. Her research focuses on wastewater remediation, heavy metals, and pesticide analysis, with a strong background in metabolomics and structure elucidation of plant molecules. She is a member of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) and the American Chemical Society (ACS). She has published several articles while actively participating in international conferences, sharing her nanotechnology and environmental science expertise.

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. Reshma Gummadi is an experienced Associate Professor in Information Technology at Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Vijayawada, with nearly 20 years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience, holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Acharya Nagarjuna University. She has strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science, and has made significant contributions through research publications, patents, books, and funded projects while actively participating in curriculum development, accreditation, and student mentoring. She has received notable recognitions such as the Young Researcher Award and Best Performing Educator, and frequently serves as a resource person at national and international events. Her research profile includes 15 publications indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Springer AISC, with 119 citations and an H-index of 4, focusing on applications of AI and ML in healthcare, finance, and smart systems, demonstrating both strong academic impact and practical relevance.

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

I am Dr. Roopashree M S, an experienced Microbiology and Life Science academic professional with strong expertise in teaching, research guidance, curriculum development, and departmental administration.

I have served as Guest Faculty in the Department of Life Science at Bangalore University and previously worked as Head of the Department of PG Studies and Research in Microbiology at PES College, Bangalore. My teaching experience includes Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics, Environmental Biology, and research methodology.

I hold a PhD in Forest Ecology and Environment from Forest Research Institute University, Dehradun, and an MSc in Microbiology from Bangalore University, where I secured Second Rank. I have guided several postgraduate dissertation projects in areas such as soil fungi, enzyme production, probiotics, antimicrobial activity, bioethanol production, gut microbiota, urinary tract infections, and microbial ecology.

My professional focus is on quality teaching, student mentoring, academic programme development, research supervision, and promoting practical understanding of microbiology and life sciences.