Prof. Trivedi has ​20 years of work experience with a leading Public Sector Bank​, followed by ​16 years of experience as a full-time faculty teaching at the post-graduate level. He has conducted several training programmes for corporate officials in the Public and Private sector. He ​is the receiver of ​Best Teacher of Finance by Higher Education Forum jointly with Bombay Stock Exchange & ​Distinguished Service Award​ by AIMS International. He is a regular visiting faculty at DHBW University, Stuttgart, Germany for the students of their School of Management and School of Engineering.

She has successfully guided 2 doctoral students from University of Mumbai and 1 doctoral student from BIT Mesra, Ranchi Monica Khanna is an International Visiting Faculty at DHBW Stuttgart, Germany and Peter the Great St. Petersburg University, Russia and is invited to present research papers at conferences conducted in different countries of Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Turkey and Kenya. She has attended training programmes, conducted MDPs and handled consultancy projects. She has been elected as member of the Managing Council of All India Management Association (AIMA) for 3 consecutive periods from AY 2015-17, AY 2017-19 and AY 2019-21.

For the last 9 years, she is working as the Principal at K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai. Along with her supervisors, she has co-authored a book, titled “Computational Methods in Large Sparse Power System Analysis” which is published by Kluwer Academic Publications, Norwell, U.S.A., 2001. Additionally, she has published both Journal and Conference papers at the national as well as international level. She has been a Member of Academic Council of University of Mumbai as well as a few other institutions in Maharashtra.

In pursuit of the latter, she led the effort to set up an outreach project 250 kms from Mumbai where the mission is to facilitate spiritual practice and in livelihood support in the local community. But these are all veils and illusions. In the ultimate analysis, Supriya Rai is a dreamer who loves the rains and Hindustani classical music.

She is certified in various computer applications and organised workshops in Web tools in teaching, Leaning and Assessment. ICT enabled Education, Pedagogical innovations and Educational Technology and Assessment find dominance among her areas of interest in research in Education. She is a research guide and has published and presented more than 25 Research papers in State, National and International Conferences and Seminars. She is an Editorial board member of International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review, Aarhat Multidisciplinary International Education Research Journal (AMIERJ), Electronic Interdisciplinary International Research Journal (EIIRJ) and Educreator Research Journal (ERJ).

Academic and Research Achievements: Dr. Sivaram played a key role in setting up the first petrochemical R&D Centre at IPCL and initiated research in the area of olefin polymerization using Ziegler Natta catalysts. He also established an active school of research in Ziegler Natta polymerization of olefins at NCL, initiated research in the area of controlled polymer synthesis using anionic and radical polymerization methods, poly-condensation chemistry, surface modification of polymers and synthesis of polymers with well-defined functionalities. He has authored over 220 research papers, edited two books and authored one book. He is cited as an Inventor in over 50 issued US Patents and fisty Indian patents. He has mentored 36 Ph.D. students and over a dozen post-doctoral fellows. Many of the processes and products developed by Dr. Sivaram and his associates are in commercial use, both in India and abroad. Other Contribution: Dr. Sivaram transformed NCL into a premier centre of interdisciplinary research. He laid the foundation of strong research groups in the area of advanced materials, scientific computing, new energy resources, chemical biology and chemistry of biomass and biomass derived products.

He established the NCL Innovation Park and created the first Technology-Business Incubator (Venture Centre) within CSIR. He played a key role in drafting the thought paper for setting up the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) and functioned as the first Project Director of IISER, Pune in 2006. Awards and Honours: Dr. Sivaram was awarded the Vasvik Award for Excellence in Applied Industrial Research (1987), Professor M. Santappa Silver Jubilee Award by the Society of Polymer Science (1988), FICCI Award in Physical Sciences (1996), Professor S.R. Palit Award by the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (1997), Silver Medal by Chemical Somaiya Vidyavihar University Research Society of India (2002), Vishwakarma Medal of INSA (2003), Goyal Prize in Applied Sciences (2007) and Material Scientist of the Year Award, MRSI (2010); and Padma Shri (2006). He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Bordeaux, France (1995) and H.A. Morton Distinguished Professor of Polymer Science at the University of Akron, USA (2006), DST conferred on him the J.C. Bose Fellowship for the period 2007-20015. Dr. Sivaram is an Elected Fellow of all the three Science Academies in India. Dr. Sivaram’s appointment is for a period of three years with effect from January 1, 2021.

He will continue his engagement with the Somaiya Vidyavihar as a Visiting Professor of Eminence, teaching chemistry and polymer science, and as the Chairperson of the Board of Studies in Polymer Science, under the Faculty of Science. Being an external academic, who is not on the rolls of the Somaiya Vidyavihar University, he will be offered a monthly honorarium of Rs. One Lakh from Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s core budget, for his honorary engagement as Dean, Faculty of Science. The subjects of studies coming under the Faculty of Science are: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, All branches of Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Nutraceuticals and Environment Science. Dr. Sivaram in his acceptance note to the Chancellor mentioned that he will focus on building academic excellence and nurturing an environment where interdisciplinary science – science without boundaries is taught and practices. He envisages his role as a “catalyst and mentor and being an external academic, someone who can challenge conventional thinking and trying inquiry-based learning.

Since 1968, Pt. Vyas managed the administration of the “Vyas Academy” as the Secretary. Later in 1973, he became Principal of the Government Music College (Rajasthan Sangeet Sansthan) at Jaipur. He nurtured this institution until 1984, when he moved to Mumbai to head the Music Department of the University of Mumbai. He developed this department by expanding its course offerings to include postgraduate courses and introducing new subjects and co-curricular vocational programs. Dr. Vyas reached the pinnacle of his academic career when in 2004 he became the first duly elected Vice-Chancellor of the Bhatkhande Music Institute (Deemed University) at Lucknow. August 2007 brought Pt. Vyas the opportunity to head the foremost Hindustani Music Conservatory: ITC Sangeet Research Academy at Kolkata, whereas Executive Director he contributed to the preservation, propagation, promotion, and performance of the ageless tradition and art of Hindustani Classical Music.

Pt. Vyas returned to Mumbai in May 2009 and managing and conducting the musical activities of “The Vyas Academy of Indian Music” as its President Trustee and working as a freelance musician and educator. He was also an Honorary Director of the Academy of Indian Music and Dance at the prestigious Fine Arts Society, Chembur, Mumbai. Pt. Vidyadhar Vyas is known as a teacher, guru, and researcher of exceptional caliber. Pt. Vyas began teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate level in 1960, the postgraduate level in 1966, and at the doctorate level in 1972. He has also been grooming his disciples in the Guru-Shishya tradition. Professor Vyas takes an avid interest in planning and organizing music education activities, seminars, and research workshops at university, regional and national levels. He serves on many State and National music committees and boards, as well as an expert member on various University music faculties.

She has successfully guided 2 doctoral students from University of Mumbai and 1 doctoral student from BIT Mesra, Ranchi Monica Khanna is an International Visiting Faculty at DHBW Stuttgart, Germany and Peter the Great St. Petersburg University, Russia and is invited to present research papers at conferences conducted in different countries of Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Turkey and Kenya. She has attended training programmes, conducted MDPs and handled consultancy projects. She has been elected as member of the Managing Council of All India Management Association (AIMA) for 3 consecutive periods from AY 2015-17, AY 2017-19 and AY 2019-21.

Prof Jacob has an industry career spanning over 32 years and has held positions from a salesperson to a CEO ranging across responsibilities in sales, brand management, marketing, and general management. He has worked in organizations such as Ogilvy & Mather, Mattel India, Puma India, J Walter Thompson, Lintas, J Walter Thompson’s Fortune Communications - President and CEO, Tata Mutual Fund - Vice President and Head – Marketing, Yes Bank - Vice President Marketing and Country Head - Customer Experience.

Prof. Trivedi has ​20 years of work experience with a leading Public Sector Bank​, followed by ​16 years of experience as a full-time faculty teaching at the post-graduate level. He has conducted several training programmes for corporate officials in the Public and Private sector. He ​is the receiver of ​Best Teacher of Finance by Higher Education Forum jointly with Bombay Stock Exchange & ​Distinguished Service Award​ by AIMS International. He is a regular visiting faculty at DHBW University, Stuttgart, Germany for the students of their School of Management and School of Engineering.

He is also the Chairman of the newly established center for excellence in Data Science and Technology at the Institute. He currently heads the committee responsible for organizing the annual Somaiya International Conference on Technology and Information Management (SICTIM). He has been regularly conducting training on IT in Management, Database system (MS-Access, SQL), Management Information System, Data-Driven Decision Making, Software Testing and Concepts in ERP, eCRM, R Programming, and Analytics, Innovations in IT and Essentials of Industry 4.0 at various corporate houses as Invitee faculty/trainer. Professor Jha also has to his credit a publication of the book titled "Computer Concepts and Management Information Systems" published by Prentice-Hall of India (PHI). Its’ revised second edition has hit the stands in March 2013. He has several publications to his credit. His area of interest in research includes Information Technology enabled cross-functional applications, Information systems, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Science, and Analytics.

Dr. Sivakumar teaches Managerial Economics, Macroeconomics, Indian Economy, Business Environment, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance. His years of hard work and excellent knowledge in the field of Economics have gained him several awards and recognitions.

She was the principal investigator for funded research by the National HRD network Bangalore Chapter. Shailaja holds an Undergraduate and Masters’ degree in Psychology from Mumbai University, Masters’ degree in Management from Pune University in Symbiosis Institute of Management (SIBM) followed by a Ph.D. from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE).

Dr. Shetty also takes up consultancy assignments in the areas of Industrial Engineering such as manpower planning, production norms, and productivity improvement for a cross-section of industries including, discrete manufacturing, pharma and textiles. Some of the organizations that he has worked with include Merck India Ltd at Taloja and Goa, Century Enka Ltd. Pune, ASB Pvt Ltd, Ambernath, Welspun Terry Towels Ltd, Gujarat. He conducted half-day to two-day training on Manufacturing Management, ERP, Supply Chain Management for organizations such as Microsoft, Hersheys, Galderma, Mahindra & Mahindra, Arkema, INS Hamla (Indian Navy Commanders), Konkan Railway, BARC, Chartered Accountants, Senior Managers from a cross-section of industries across textile, Pharma, Logistics, and IT. Dr. Shetty has also conducted short-term programs on Advanced Supply Chain Management.​

She has an MBA in HR from JBIMS and PhD in Learning & Development from SNDT - Mumbai. She has facilitated management development programmes for various organizations in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship, and human resource management. Her consultancy assignments as an assessor span organization in the hospitality, tourism, IT, Pharmaceuticals and banking industry. She has been a visiting faculty at IIM Ranchi. She heads the Innovation & Entrepreneurship cell and the base of the pyramid community initiatives on campus. She facilitates courses on entrepreneurship, innovation, social entrepreneurship & managing new ventures. She is the recipient of multiple awards for teaching. Her contribution to literature, are in the areas of entrepreneurship & human resource management.

She has Several Research publications in International and National Journals. Many of the Research Papers are published in ABDC list recognized by Australian Business Dean Councils. She has published two books and five chapters internationally. She has presented several Research papers in many Universities like Harvard University, Manchester, University of Emirates, Wellington University and Hull University etc. Dr. Kirti was awarded the Best Teacher Award for Excellence in Research & Teaching from Higher Education Forum in 2013; has been also awarded Fellowship from World Business Institute, Melbourne, Australia in 2013 and Best Researcher award in Higher Education in K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai, 2014.

Through the years, Dr. Bolia has worked with A. V. Birla Group (Cement Marketing Div.), ICICI Bank (Home Loans Div.), and BHW Home Finance Ltd & ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co Ltd. His experience in the field has enabled him to deliver over 200 hours of corporate training sessions in Customer Centricity, Sales Process and Marketing Dynamics to over 2000 participants of various categories like Business Centre Heads, Branch Heads, Branch Managers, Senior Managers and Direct Recruits from various companies like Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), National Insurance Co Ltd, GIC, ECGC, participants of several private general insurance companies, Owens Corning & Schaeffler India.

Dr Vandana has presented and published several research papers both in National and International conferences & journals. She is a member of Advisory Council of the International Journal of Marketing Principles and Practices of the International Institute of Marketing Professionals; Senior Member International Economics Development Research Centre (IEDRC); Member Marketing in Asia Group (MAG); Editorial Board Member of K U School Journal of Kenyatta University; Certified Lead Auditor as QMS Auditor based on ISO 9001:2008 standards. Dr. Vandana has been awarded the ‘Best Professor in Marketing and International Business, at Business School Affaire & Dewang Mehta National Education Awards and ‘Women in Education’ in the year 2018. The Dewang Mehta National Education Awards is India's largest Education Awards Contest and is held as a part of World Marketing Congress; Best Marketing Teacher of the Year 2018 in Mumbai by Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies Centre of Excellence in Marketing in Feb 2019 and Prof. Indira Parekh Women in Education Leaders award by World Education Congress, in July 2019.

She has conducted several Management Development programs for various leading organizations. Some of them notably are INS Hamla, Reliance Jewels, Galderma (Nestle) etc. Dr. Sharma is a reviewer for various journals falling under the ABDC category and has reviewed various manuscripts in the past several years. She has been a Guest Editor for the South Asian Journal of Management, with Dr. A Parasuraman, James W MacLamore Chair and Professor of Marketing, University of Miami, USA. She has a Masters in Psychology and MBA from the University of Lucknow specializing in International Business and Marketing and holds a Ph.D. from Saurashtra University, Gujarat. She has completed a course on Marketing Strategy from Harvard University USA and Mixed Methods in Research from St. Gallen University, Switzerland.

She has also conducted few consultancy projects in these areas. Prema has finished her graduation and Masters in Economics from the University of Pune and has completed her Ph.D. from BITS Pilani.

Apart from her teaching, she has won several accolades in the field of research. Recently in 2020, her case on Sundaram Pvt. Ltd. published in Ivey Publishing, has been reproduced at the Harvard Business Publishing. She has published several book reviews, articles, case studies, and has also been a part of various national and international conferences. She completed her Bachelors’ in Law and MBA before getting her Doctorate in 2011 in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). She is also a qualified instructor and conducts workshops on Stress Management, Yoga, and Pranayama; Work-Life Balance for corporates.

He is currently the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Computer Engineering at K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, a Constituent College of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. In the past, he has served as a member of Board of Studies and syllabus revision committee in University of Mumbai. Currently, he is working as a member of Board of Studies of several autonomous and affiliated colleges.

Current Research Interests:

Digital Signal Processing, Audio, Speech and Image Processing, Adaptive Filtering and Multi-rate Signal Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Fuzzy logic, Data Analytics, Pattern Recognition and Wavelet Transform

COURSES TAUGHT:

UG Level:

• Digital Signal Processing
• Digital Image Processing
• Speech Processing
• Multi-Rate Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Neural Network and Fuzzy logic

PG Level:

• Machine Learning
• Multi-Rate Signal Processing
• Pattern Recognition &Wavelet Transform

Ph.D Level:

• Machine Learning
• Pattern Recognition
• Advanced Signal Processing

Publications: - Peer Journals (12) Referred Conferences (12)

He is currently the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Computer Engineering at K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, a Constituent College of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. In the past, he has served as a member of Board of Studies and syllabus revision committee in University of Mumbai. Currently, he is working as a member of Board of Studies of several autonomous and affiliated colleges.

Journal of Electronic Imaging, IEEE Communication Letters, etc. He has also worked on funded research projects related to biometrics and biomedical applications. His research interests include Biometrics, Wavelets, Signal Processing, Image Processing, and Data Analysis. He has guided more than fifteen post graduate dissertations to date and is currently guiding two research scholars for their doctoral research work. He is actively involved in promoting research in the department and has been instrumental in setting up Centres of Excellence in the college, related to the areas of networking and IoT. He was a member of KJSCE College Development Committee (University of Mumbai) and also on the department advisory board of other college under University of Mumbai.

Scholastic Achievements

• Biography included in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 27th edition, 2010 based on reference value of outstanding achievements.
• Received the “Appreciation Award” thrice given by the R&D cell, K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar, for outstanding research publication for the duration 2012-14, 2014-16 and 2016-18.
• Awarded the “Best Teachers Award” in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication for the academic year 2014-15.

His work includes developing intelligent solutions to ensure secure cyberspace for critical infrastructure and children and women safeguarding. He was a consultant for the research work, "Landscape Analysis for Online Child​ ​Trafficking and Online Child Sexual Exploitation," initiated by Children's Investment Fund​ ​Foundation CIFF (A philanthropy from the UK). He served in the capacity of Technical Assessor and Judge respectively for National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and National Crime. Record Bureau (NCRB), along with many such institutes. He is a consultant for Cyber Peace​ ​Foundation (CPF) (A civil society organization and think-tank of cybersecurity and policy​ ​experts). He has also successfully mentored prize-winning projects in Smart India Hackathon for two consecutive years.

COURSES TAUGHT:

UG Level:

• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Drawing
• Computer Aided Machine Drawing and Machine Drawing
• Manufacturing Planning and Control
• Industrial Engineering and Enterprise Resources Planning
• Management Decision Making
• Engineering Exploration
• Quantitative Methods in Decision Making

PG Level:

• Engineering Optimization
• Computer Aided Manufacturing
• Rapid prototyping and Digital Manufacturing

Ph.D Level:

• Quantitative Methods and Computer Applications in Research
• Research Methodology
• 3 D Printing and Design

She is certified in various computer applications and organised workshops in Web tools in teaching, Leaning and Assessment. ICT enabled Education, Pedagogical innovations and Educational Technology and Assessment find dominance among her areas of interest in research in Education. She is a research guide and has published and presented more than 25 Research papers in State, National and International Conferences and Seminars. She is an Editorial board member of International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review, Aarhat Multidisciplinary International Education Research Journal (AMIERJ), Electronic Interdisciplinary International Research Journal (EIIRJ) and Educreator Research Journal (ERJ).

She has 7 books to her credit, published by international publishers including John Wiley and Dreamtech Press among others. She also has 7 papers in International journals and conferences to her credit as published contributions. Ms. Maurya is also a first-hand resource for several FDPs, SDPs, workshops and academic events.

His areas of expertise include environmental innovations, biodiversity impact assessment, ecosystem services economics, solid waste management, environmental management, circular economy and sustainability.

She is a winner of the DuPont Nutri-Scholar Awards, a national level product development competition, among other achievements. Dr. Madhura has a Masters degree in Nutraceuticals and has published research papers and book chapters in various International Journals.

Prof. A.S. Desai is a chairperson of Board Of Studies in Statistics in SVU. In his vast teaching experience of 32 years in Applied Mathematics and Statistics at KJSCE, he has held various positions such as member of BOS in other institutes, faculty advisor, ISTE Students’ Chapter (MH–60), Secretary cum Treasurer of ISTE, Somaiya Chapter (2001-2003) and Life Member of Marathi Vidynan Parishad. To his credit, he has publications in national and international journals and has authored 4 books on Applied Mathematics. He has been awarded ‘the best teacher award’ at KJSCE and has organized and attended number of STTPs for helping others and self-upskilling professionally.

Her research interests are Special Functions and Mathematics education. Dr. Desai has published more than 15 peer reviewed international journal and conference papers. Currently, she is serving as a reviewer for Journal of Engineering Education Transformations. She is a life member of professional bodies like Indian Mathematical society, Society of special functions, Gujarat ganit mandal, Mathematics Teachers Association etc.

Academic and Research Achievements: Dr. Sivaram played a key role in setting up the first petrochemical R&D Centre at IPCL and initiated research in the area of olefin polymerization using Ziegler Natta catalysts. He also established an active school of research in Ziegler Natta polymerization of olefins at NCL, initiated research in the area of controlled polymer synthesis using anionic and radical polymerization methods, poly-condensation chemistry, surface modification of polymers and synthesis of polymers with well-defined functionalities. He has authored over 220 research papers, edited two books and authored one book. He is cited as an Inventor in over 50 issued US Patents and fisty Indian patents. He has mentored 36 Ph.D. students and over a dozen post-doctoral fellows. Many of the processes and products developed by Dr. Sivaram and his associates are in commercial use, both in India and abroad. Other Contribution: Dr. Sivaram transformed NCL into a premier centre of interdisciplinary research. He laid the foundation of strong research groups in the area of advanced materials, scientific computing, new energy resources, chemical biology and chemistry of biomass and biomass derived products.

He established the NCL Innovation Park and created the first Technology-Business Incubator (Venture Centre) within CSIR. He played a key role in drafting the thought paper for setting up the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) and functioned as the first Project Director of IISER, Pune in 2006. Awards and Honours: Dr. Sivaram was awarded the Vasvik Award for Excellence in Applied Industrial Research (1987), Professor M. Santappa Silver Jubilee Award by the Society of Polymer Science (1988), FICCI Award in Physical Sciences (1996), Professor S.R. Palit Award by the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (1997), Silver Medal by Chemical Somaiya Vidyavihar University Research Society of India (2002), Vishwakarma Medal of INSA (2003), Goyal Prize in Applied Sciences (2007) and Material Scientist of the Year Award, MRSI (2010); and Padma Shri (2006). He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Bordeaux, France (1995) and H.A. Morton Distinguished Professor of Polymer Science at the University of Akron, USA (2006), DST conferred on him the J.C. Bose Fellowship for the period 2007-20015. Dr. Sivaram is an Elected Fellow of all the three Science Academies in India. Dr. Sivaram’s appointment is for a period of three years with effect from January 1, 2021.

He will continue his engagement with the Somaiya Vidyavihar as a Visiting Professor of Eminence, teaching chemistry and polymer science, and as the Chairperson of the Board of Studies in Polymer Science, under the Faculty of Science. Being an external academic, who is not on the rolls of the Somaiya Vidyavihar University, he will be offered a monthly honorarium of Rs. One Lakh from Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s core budget, for his honorary engagement as Dean, Faculty of Science. The subjects of studies coming under the Faculty of Science are: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, All branches of Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Nutraceuticals and Environment Science. Dr. Sivaram in his acceptance note to the Chancellor mentioned that he will focus on building academic excellence and nurturing an environment where interdisciplinary science – science without boundaries is taught and practices. He envisages his role as a “catalyst and mentor and being an external academic, someone who can challenge conventional thinking and trying inquiry-based learning.

Dr. Gupta is an inventor/coinventor of 200 patents and successfully commercialized 30 Technologies in Petrochemicals and Polymers in India. He has 80 Research Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals and 90 Invited and Contributed Presentations in International and National Conferences. Dr. Gupta obtained Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University.

He has also worked at Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited, Vadodara and Gharda Chemicals Limited after Teaching and Research Assignment at University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. ​​Dr. Gupta is a recipient of the VASVIK Award and 20 Technology and Product Development Awards including Two PC Ray Awards for Development of Indigenous Technology by the Indian Chemical Council. He is also an executive council member of different academic and industrial societies and boards.

In pursuit of the latter, she led the effort to set up an outreach project 250 kms from Mumbai where the mission is to facilitate spiritual practice and in livelihood support in the local community. But these are all veils and illusions. In the ultimate analysis, Supriya Rai is a dreamer who loves the rains and Hindustani classical music.

Dr. Pallavi has presented various papers at National as well as international forums such as ‘Buddhism in Deccan during 2nd C.B.C. to 2nd C.A.D’ and ‘Syncretism in South and Southeast Asia; Adoption and Adaptation’ among others. She is a member of the Board of Studies, AIHC and Buddhist Studies. She is also an invitee member of the Board of Studies, Department of History, Ferguson College, Pune. She also undertakes study tours for students for hands-on practical experience at various Buddhist sites such as Nashik, Kanheri, Kuda, Ajanta, and Ellora among others. Dr. Pallavi's primary areas of teaching, interest, and focus remain - specialization in rock-cut architecture, ancient Indian history and culture, and Buddhist art and architecture.

Dr. Shuddhatam Prakash Jain has worked in Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), Rashtriya Ayurved Sansthan, Jaipur & Mangalayatan University, Aligarh. Dr. Jain has Fifteen years of teaching experience at UG & PG level. Dr. S P Jain has written more than 25 Books with ISBN & presented more than 30 Research papers in National & International Seminars/Conferences. Dr. S P Jain has completed one research project entitled “AARADHANASAMUCHCHYA” funded by the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Delhi.

Dr. Jain has achieved an award- “Prof. Ram Gopal Soni Memorial Award of Best Author 2011” for his remarkable written works in the educational field from IPERA (Indian Psycho-metric & Educational Research Association, Patna) & HIBS (Harprasad Institute of Behavioral Studies, Agra). He has got “Best Citizens of India Award 2014” from International Publisher, New Delhi. and got the award of “Srinath Bhargav Award of Best Spiritual Educationist 2015” form IPERA, Agra. He also got Arhat-Vachan Puruskar 2017 from Kund-Kund Gyanpeeth, Indore. Dr. Shuddhatm Prakash Jain has great knowledge of Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Philosophy. Dr. Jain guided to 21 PG level dissertations (Research degrees) & one Ph.D. submitted under the guidance of Dr. Jain

Dr. Kama'ls current research interest primarily lies in the area of the social and intellectual history of China, and cultural interaction and encounters in Asia with a focus on India and China. His major publication is Peasant Society and Marxist Intellectuals in China (Princeton 1989). He also has to his credit jointly edited volumes entitled India on the Silk Road (Delhi, 2009), From Local to Global: Papers in Asian History & Culture (Delhi, 2017), Thirteen Months in China: A Subaltern Indian and the Colonial World (Oxford, 2017).

Dr. Kamal Sheel has studied at Banaras Hindu University, India, Fu-Jen Catholic University, and the National Taiwan University (Taipei, Taiwan). He earned his Ph.D. in the field of Modern Chinese History at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, USA. He has been Visiting Professor/ Fellow at the universities in Wisconsin- Madison, Yale, Copenhagen, Beijing, Singapore, and Taiwan; and in India in the Department of History, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Department of Chinese Studies, Central University of Sikkim – Gangtok, and Department of Humanistic Studies, IIT- BHU. He has presented papers in many national and international seminars in India and abroad. He has delivered Presidential Addresses for countries other than India at the Indian History Congress (Santiniketan, session) and the Indian Association for Asian Studies at its first conference in Kolkata.

Aazaz Khan has played Cricket for Hamble (A division - Hampshire) and various other Cricket clubs in England and India. He has served as a consultant for Hazaribagh Olympic Association and assisted their efforts in grassroots infrastructure and sports development among children and youth across various sports.

Dr. Waydande's major contributions for the IITB Central library is Newspaper Clippings (1982), Computerization of Central Library (1990), Bar-coding of library collection and user (1993), Electronic Security (1993) ETD, Digital Library and Institutional Repository (1999), Systematic Information Literacy Programme to UG/ PG students and staff (1985-2006). He was responsible to streamline the Book Acquisition procedure and Collection Development Policy in systematic way e-Books (2000-2006). IITB Central Library's present Renovation (building and interior) is to his credit (2013-15).

He has obtained a Ph.D. degree in Physics from UDCT (University of Mumbai). He has got training on “nanomaterials” at the University of Maryland (USA) under TEQIP in 2007. He was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Texas, Arlington (USA) from February 2009 to March 2010. He has more than 25 years of teaching experience at the UG and PG level. He has vast academic and administrative experience. He has worked as Member of, Academic Council (ICT, from 2008 till date), Senate member (UICT. from 2004 to 2008), member of various statutory committees, etc.

He is a BoS member in Physics of a few Universities, Scientific Advisor to Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA), Mumbai, Life member of a few professional bodies. His research interest includes Material Science, Plasma Technology, Polymer Physics, Functionalization of nano-particles. Molecular tailoring of surfaces using plasma for biomedical applications, Textile physics, PECVD, thin films, Electro-optical properties of Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals. Polymer nanocomposites materials. Conducting polymers, Gas sensors, Energy storage devices, Effluent treatment, etc. He has published more than 100 research papers in the Scopus indexed international reputed journals. He has authored 10 book chapters. He has delivered invited talks at various national and international conferences. He is on the Editorial Board of a few international journals. He has completed government and industry-sponsored projects. He has also completed one DST-sponsored bilateral program. Considering his research contribution, he has been awarded Fellow Indian Chemical Society and a Fellow Maharashtra Academy of Sciences.

Prof. Nand Kishore has been a Guest Research Scientist several times at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA. His research interests include understanding physical chemistry underlying the biologically important systems. His research group has contributed to the thermodynamic characterization of protein folding intermediates, drug-protein interactions, protein-solvent interactions, and prevention of aggregation/fibrillation of proteins by using a combination of calorimetric and spectroscopic techniques.

He has published about 130 papers in international journals of repute in the areas of Physical Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry and Biochemistry. He has delivered several plenary and invited lectures at National and International conferences. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India. He was President of the Indian Chemical Society, Mumbai Branch from 2010 to 2012. He has received The Rev. Fr. L. M. Yedanapally Memorial Award for the Year 2011 for contribution to research in Physical chemistry by Indian Chemical Society. He has been appointed as Editor of the Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics. He is also serving the institute in the capacity of Chief Vigilance Officer of IIT Bombay since 2015 and in addition, to IIT Dharwad since 2018.

Since 1968, Pt. Vyas managed the administration of the “Vyas Academy” as the Secretary. Later in 1973, he became Principal of the Government Music College (Rajasthan Sangeet Sansthan) at Jaipur. He nurtured this institution until 1984, when he moved to Mumbai to head the Music Department of the University of Mumbai. He developed this department by expanding its course offerings to include postgraduate courses and introducing new subjects and co-curricular vocational programs. Dr. Vyas reached the pinnacle of his academic career when in 2004 he became the first duly elected Vice-Chancellor of the Bhatkhande Music Institute (Deemed University) at Lucknow. August 2007 brought Pt. Vyas the opportunity to head the foremost Hindustani Music Conservatory: ITC Sangeet Research Academy at Kolkata, whereas Executive Director he contributed to the preservation, propagation, promotion, and performance of the ageless tradition and art of Hindustani Classical Music.

Pt. Vyas returned to Mumbai in May 2009 and managing and conducting the musical activities of “The Vyas Academy of Indian Music” as its President Trustee and working as a freelance musician and educator. He was also an Honorary Director of the Academy of Indian Music and Dance at the prestigious Fine Arts Society, Chembur, Mumbai. Pt. Vidyadhar Vyas is known as a teacher, guru, and researcher of exceptional caliber. Pt. Vyas began teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate level in 1960, the postgraduate level in 1966, and at the doctorate level in 1972. He has also been grooming his disciples in the Guru-Shishya tradition. Professor Vyas takes an avid interest in planning and organizing music education activities, seminars, and research workshops at university, regional and national levels. He serves on many State and National music committees and boards, as well as an expert member on various University music faculties.

For the last 9 years, she is working as the Principal at K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai. Along with her supervisors, she has co-authored a book, titled “Computational Methods in Large Sparse Power System Analysis” which is published by Kluwer Academic Publications, Norwell, U.S.A., 2001. Additionally, she has published both Journal and Conference papers at the national as well as international level. She has been a Member of Academic Council of University of Mumbai as well as a few other institutions in Maharashtra.

With her specialisation in Accountancy & Taxation, Monica has also authored a book on Indirect Taxes. CA Monica Lodha is an Associate member at Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and has an active presence on various social forums.

In pursuit of the latter, she led the effort to set up an outreach project 250 kms from Mumbai where the mission is to facilitate spiritual practice and in livelihood support in the local community. But these are all veils and illusions. In the ultimate analysis, Supriya Rai is a dreamer who loves the rains and Hindustani classical music.

She is certified in various computer applications and organised workshops in Web tools in teaching, Leaning and Assessment. ICT enabled Education, Pedagogical innovations and Educational Technology and Assessment find dominance among her areas of interest in research in Education. She is a research guide and has published and presented more than 25 Research papers in State, National and International Conferences and Seminars. She is an Editorial board member of International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review, Aarhat Multidisciplinary International Education Research Journal (AMIERJ), Electronic Interdisciplinary International Research Journal (EIIRJ) and Educreator Research Journal (ERJ).

Dr. Waydande's major contributions for the IITB Central library is Newspaper Clippings (1982), Computerization of Central Library (1990), Bar-coding of library collection and user (1993), Electronic Security (1993) ETD, Digital Library and Institutional Repository (1999), Systematic Information Literacy Programme to UG/ PG students and staff (1985-2006). He was responsible to streamline the Book Acquisition procedure and Collection Development Policy in systematic way e-Books (2000-2006). IITB Central Library's present Renovation (building and interior) is to his credit (2013-15).

Aazaz Khan has played Cricket for Hamble (A division - Hampshire) and various other Cricket clubs in England and India. He has served as a consultant for Hazaribagh Olympic Association and assisted their efforts in grassroots infrastructure and sports development among children and youth across various sports.

Riidl is an initiative of Somaiya Vidya vihar, an educational trust established in 1959 Constituent college of Somaiya Vidyavihar University . It is located in one of its largest campuses located in Vidyavihar in Mumbai. “Research Innovation Incubation Design Laboratory (Riidl) was set up in 2010 by the Somaiya Trust to inspire and facilitate innovation & entrepreneurship amongst our 39000 students and 1500 faculty. We at Somaiya Vidyavihar strongly believe in providing education that is holistic and experiential so that students get a more enriching experience in their academics, outside the classroom. Being on the campus, the students get access to experts across subjects, guidance from professors, and a safe environment to develop their ideas. Our focus has always been in encouraging innovation and knowledge sharing.

We believe when you provide platforms for multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation, the barriers of age, language, countries melt away and the power of the ‘idea’ shines through. Several incubated companies at Somaiya Riidl have evolved and are working as independent organisations today. We are happy that we have been able to play a role as facilitators for the next generation of startup leaders who work on solving real world problems”.

In June 2012, he joined Prof. Jean Paul Thiery’s lab at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), A-STAR Singapore. Prof. Thiery is a world-renowned authority in the area of EMT (Epithelial- Mesenchymal Transition). At A-STAR, Dr. Kumar discovered a panel of urinary biomarkers for early diagnosis of bladder cancer. This marker panel was licensed and is currently being pursued for development of a novel point-of-care (POC) diagnostic platform. He was also involved in the establishment of a culture method to assess circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from breast cancers.

This new technique provides an opportunity to analyze CTC clonal heterogeneity and adapt therapeutic modalities in refractory breast cancer patients. He moved to India after securing a highly competitive and prestigious Ramanujan Fellowship awarded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (DST) in 2015. He established his laboratory at the Institute of Bioinformatics, Bangalore, India where his lab works on developing reliable methods to isolate and enrich CTCs to advance precision medicine in cancers. Dr. Kumar has been recently awarded the highly prestigious National Award for Excellence in Academic Clinical Research 2021 from Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) as a recognition for excellence in Academic Clinical Research.