Meet The Mentors

He received his Ph.D Degree in Carbon based Nanomaterials from IIT, Bombay in 1997 and earned his postdoctoral from University of Namur (Belgium) 1997-1998 and Nagoya University (JAPAN) in 1998-1999 under JSPS Program. Then joined as a Research Scientist in DMSRDE, DRDO, Kanpur in 1999. He is having 28 Years of Experience in the field of Carbon based Nanomaterials. His Area of Expertise includes: Synthesis and Application of Carbon based Nanomaterials. He is the author of 78 peer reviewed journal papers, 7 book chapters and have 19 granted patents. He is recipient of DRDO Young Scientist Award 2001 and B. D. Bangur Award 2019 from Indian Carbon Society.

Dr. Debasish Sarkar is a Professor in the Department of Ceramic Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India. He received his Ph.D. degree in Ceramic Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India, in 2007. He earned his postdoctoral from the Korea Research Institute of Standard and Science, Daejeon, South Korea. He then worked as a Professor at NIT for 14 Years. He has 26 Years of Experience in Nanoceramics, Bioceramics, and High-Temperature Ceramics. His Area of Expertise includes: Nanoparticles, Ceramic Processing and Fabrication, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Simulation, and Design and Analysis of Structural Ceramics. He is the author of peer-reviewed 65 SCI publications, four books (CRC Press, Springer-Nature, Wiley), five book chapters, 6 National and International Patents, Govt. of India and Industry sponsored projects with a cost of more than Rs.3.5 crore, and recipient of the MRSI medal 2016, and many more.

Dr. R. Sharma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras (Chennai). He earned his B.E. in Civil Engineering from IIT Roorkee (1994), completed an M.Tech in Ocean Engineering (1999), and received his PhD from IIT Kharagpur (2008). His research focuses on the design, analysis, and production of marine structures, along with marine robotics and dynamic data-driven forecasting systems. He is actively engaged in advancing ocean engineering solutions through interdisciplinary research that bridges structural engineering, robotics, and predictive modeling.

I am Dr. Dharini Raje Sisodia, an Assistant Professor specializing in Finance, Financial Markets, and Financial Inclusion with over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and curriculum development. Currently, I teach at Amity University, where I also supervise PhD scholars and guide research projects.

With expertise in fintech, financial innovation, and machine learning applications in finance, I actively contribute to academic publishing, book chapters, and conference presentations. I am passionate about technology-based learning and have been recognized with the Best Educator Award for my contributions to financial education. My goal is to bridge the gap between finance and technology, equipping students for future challenges.

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. 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.

Mr. Sourav Mohanto is currently working as a Project Associate-II under Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India in the Department of Pharmaceutics at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, India. He has previous working experience as academician for 3.5 Years, and also worked as Patent Research Analyst for a year. His expertise includes Drug delivery science, Materials Science, Biomaterials development and characterizations, Molecular docking, etc. He is the authors of 54 publications, 07 books, 10 Intellectual Property Rights, recipient of Young Researcher Award-2023, Best Researcher Award-2024, Best Poster Presentation award, Best Oral presentation award, etc., by various national and international organizations. He has guided various UG, and PG students at the university level and was nominated as an organizing committee member for multiple conference bodies and professional organizations (i.e., APTI, CRC-IC, APR, etc.) across the globe. Mr. Sourav has also been associated with various journals as a reviewer, editorial board member, and actively participated in International and National conferences across the globe.

Lead Machine Learning Engineer with experience in designing and deploying AI/ML systems for geospatial and sensor data. Skilled in Python, FastAPI, and cloud-based deployments, with a proven ability to integrate spatiotemporal AI/ML models and leverage geospatial data (LiDAR, satellite imagery) to enhance decision-making. Proficient in data exploration, analysis, and visualization using Python (Pandas, NumPy) and R, with expertise in developing and productionizing end-to-end ML/DL models including CNNs, RNNs, Unet, Unet++, DeepLabV3, Transformers, ViTs, and computer vision models such as YOLO with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenCV. Strong background in geospatial analysis using Rasterio, GeoPandas, Shapely, GDAL, and GEE, along with time series forecasting, anomaly detection, and generative AI (Langchain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex). Experienced in integrating MLOps practices for automated deployment, monitoring, and retraining, leveraging AWS and Google Cloud for scalable processing and deployment. Skilled in vector databases, CI/CD pipelines, and geospatial visualization workflows.

Varsha Sharma is a NET-qualified full stack developer with over 10 years of experience in SQL, web development, and software engineering. She is skilled in optimizing processes, delivering scalable solutions, and mentoring junior engineers. As an educator, she simplifies complex computer science concepts using real-world examples and practical teaching methods, working with students across age groups both online and offline. Her career spans roles from Associate Software Engineer to Senior Engineer at Indus Valley Partners, and she currently teaches at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow. She is also active in volunteering and CSR initiatives.

Multi-disciplinary Freelance Trainer | AI & ML Educator | Technical Consultant | English & Soft Skills Trainer with 5+ years of industry experience at Bosch (ADAS/Autonomous Systems) and extensive academic & corporate training exposure. Strong blend of Engineering (MTech – Communication Systems), Management (Executive MBA – Project Management & HRM), AI/ML, and International TESOL/TEFL credentials (500+ hours). Adept at delivering outcome-driven training, curriculum design, project mentoring, and technical consulting for students, institutions, and professionals.

Dr. Janmejoy Gupta is an Architect-Urban Planner with 21 years of industrial and teaching experience. He is presently Professor in the Department of Architecture at the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, India, and formerly served as Dean, Research. His research areas include passive design strategies for thermal comfort in dwellings, energy efficiency in buildings, indoor environmental quality, and sustainability in urban planning. He has authored more than 20 international journal publications and several book chapters, including SCOPUS, Web of Science, and ESCI-indexed publications. He is also a reviewer for journals including Environmental Progress by Wiley Publications and has authored a book on Housing, Climate and Comfort. He has been involved in institutional consultancy and research projects, including a MoHUA, GoI-funded AMRUT-CUPCB-SPAV research project on energy efficiency considerations in zoning regulations. He is an Indian Green Building Council Accredited Professional since 2010.

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