Dr. Indra Neel Pulidindi works as an assistant professor at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) & Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai, India. He serves as a Scientific Consultant at JSCIAR, India. He has also been rendering his services as a Visiting Professor at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, in the research group of Professor Sabu Thomas. His specialisation lies in Composites (CFRPs), Biofuels and Biochemicals, Catalysis, Fuel Cells, Carbon materials and Heteropoly Acids. He has published 79 research papers, 8 books, 14 book chapters and secured a patent (6 patents filed). He has guided several PhD, Master’s and Undergraduate students. Given his vast teaching and research experience, Dr. Neel looks forward to adding value to esteemed institution, namely, SMCH and SIMATS where he is currently employed.

Dr. Kusuma Jagadish is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Materials Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. She earned her PhD in Nanotechnology (2020) from Jain (Deemed-to-be) University and has 9 years of experience in materials science and nanotechnology. Her expertise includes materials synthesis for energy applications, particularly photovoltaics and third-generation solar cells. She has published 21 peer-reviewed articles and is a recipient of the WISE–KIRAN PDF Award (2024).

I am Kanishq Gupta, a multi-startup founder, AI and fintech entrepreneur with experience in building and scaling SaaS ventures from idea to revenue. I am currently building Aalekh AI, an AI-powered finance automation platform for Indian Chartered Accountants and SMEs, and Zeno AI, focused on NFC and AI-based identity solutions.

Previously, I founded and scaled Vigyos, where I raised ₹1 Crore in funding and gained strong experience in business development, operations, fundraising, and team building. My background also includes software engineering and mobile application architecture, which helps me combine product, technology, and business execution.

My core focus areas include AI agents, fintech infrastructure, embedded lending, SaaS growth, startup scaling, fundraising, and distribution-led monetization. I believe in building with speed, focusing on revenue early, and creating scalable products for Indian SMB and enterprise markets.

Mr. Kaustav Ghosh is an advocate at the Calcutta High Court in West Bengal and a notable figure in environmental law and advocacy. As the founder of Lawet, he aims to foster significant societal impacts through legal channels. Currently, he is a proactive member of the climate change education research community at Cambridge University Press, the World Commission on Environmental Law of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the United Nations Ocean Decade Network. His efforts are dedicated to advancing sustainable development and promoting animal protection. Ghosh’s commitment extends beyond the courtroom as he contributes to research and policy development, aiming to address critical environmental issues globally. His work not only underscores his dedication to environmental advocacy but also his belief in the power of law to effectuate substantial change in society.

Gayathri Gunarathna is an experienced Lecturer in Computing and ICT Teacher from Sri Lanka with strong academic and technical expertise in computing, software engineering, programming, web development, and database systems. She currently serves as a Lecturer in Computing/IT at Londontec City Campus, where she delivers IT modules, prepares teaching materials, guides students in programming and web technologies, and supports academic progress. She has also worked as a Senior ICT Teacher and Web Developer, gaining practical experience in teaching, curriculum delivery, software development, system maintenance, and technical troubleshooting. She holds UK qualifications including an MSc in Computing from Wrexham Glyndŵr University and a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering from Kingston University. Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence, digitalisation in education, emerging computing technologies, and digital forensics.

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.

Roli Mudgal is a Senior Nutritionist with over 12 years of experience in clinical nutrition, lifestyle transformation, and preventive health. She specializes in crafting personalized diet plans rooted in science and mindfulness to help clients achieve long-term wellness.
Her approach blends modern nutritional science with holistic principles, focusing on gut health, metabolic balance, and sustainable weight management. Roli has successfully guided hundreds of clients across the globe in reversing lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, thyroid imbalance, PCOD, and cardiac issues through mindful eating and behavior change.
Beyond her practice, she is passionate about educating others through workshops, wellness programs

A Cyber Law research scholar currently pursuing a PhD at the Faculty of Legal Sciences, School of Law, Shoolini University (Solan), with an LLM in Constitutional Law (CGPA 8.75) and a B.A. LL.B (Eco. Hons.) specializing in International Law. Their work explores the intersection of law and technology, including predictive policing, AI in justice delivery, cyber law compliance, and facial recognition. Recipient of the Prof. Keith Harris Award and a Best Paper Presenter Award, they also co-founded and led university legal aid initiatives.

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.

Sanjay Bhargava is a results-driven business and technology management consultant with 3+ years of experience leading large-scale digital transformation, IT service delivery optimization, and corporate training, with a strong specialization in Artificial Intelligence. As a Business IT Management Consultant at Ignite IT Consulting & Educational Services, he helps organizations leverage AI, RPA, GenAI (LLM/RAG), and automation to drive efficiency and growth, using design thinking and cross-functional global delivery models.

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.