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Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering Dept, Michigan State University, USA
Dr. Larry P. Walker is a resident of Detroit, MI, and a retired Cornell University Professor. During his time at Cornell, he has led multidiscipline research activities focused on pre-treatment and enzymatic scarification of lignocellulosic feedstock, abiotic and biotic interactions in aerobic degradation processes, and the application of systems biology modelling to direct metabolic activities in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae and Thermotoga neapolitana to drive more carbon to biofuels and bioproducts.
He was Director of Cornell’s Biofuels Research Laboratory, from 2009 – 2015. His extensive research activities have yielded over two hundred peer and non-peer reviewed articles. Dr Walker has served in numerous leadership roles including membership on the National Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee (2000 -2005) and leadership of the Northeast Sun Initiative, a regional bioenergy and bioproducts initiative, from 2004 through 2012. He serves on the Governing Board of K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology and the Academic Council of Somaiya Vidyavihar, Mumbai, India. Since 2018. Dr. Walker is a current member of MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association.)
Anderson Cancer Centre, University of Texas, USA.
Prof. Sendurai Mani, Anderson Cancer Centre, University of Texas, USA. See Professor, Department of Translational Molecular Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Prof. Mani has been a Member, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX.
He has been serving as the Co-Director at Centre for Stem Cell & Developmental Biology, MDACC, Houston, TX since 2013. From the year 2012 to 2017, Prof Mani took on the role of Co-Director at CCSG-Metastasis Research Program, MDACC, Houston, TX. He is also the Co-Director of Metastasis Research Centre, MDACC, Houston, since 2010.
Ex-Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Delhi University & Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, Professor Emeritus, Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems (CEMDE)
Prof. C.R. Babu served as a faculty member of the Department of Botany, University of Delhi for more than 35 years. He was the founder Director of the Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems (CEMDE) and School of Environmental Studies at the University of Delhi and brought into existence the Department of Environmental Biology (now designated as Department of Environmental Studies) there.
Prof. C.R. Babu was also the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of University of Delhi from 2000 to 2005. Presently he is Professor Emeritus at the University of Delhi and Distinguished Professor of the Environment and Ecology at the School of Human Ecology, Ambedkar University Delhi. He is the Project Director of the Centre of Excellence Programme of the Ministry of Environment & Forests & Climate Change, Government of India at CEMDE (University of Delhi) and Project Incharge of the Biodiversity Parks Programme of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at the University of Delhi. Prof. Babu has been working in the areas of Conservation Biology, Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, Environmental Degradation and Ecological Restoration, Ecosystem Dynamics and Functions, and Systematics for more than 40 years. Forty-Four students secured their Ph.Ds from the University of Delhi under his guidance. He along with his students published about 227 research papers in national and international journals. He is a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences (Bangalore) and Chairman/Member of several National and International Committees on Environment and Ecology. He, along with his students have been working on ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems for more than two decades and there are success stories to their credit. He was the Chairman of the Indian Subcontinental Plant Specialist Group of Species Survival Commission of IUCN. He is the recipient of the there National Awards:
Director, KIIAR, Dharwad & Director, K J Somaiya Institute of Applied Agricultural Research, Sameerwadi Karnataka
V.C. Patil obtained his B.Sc. (Agriculture) in 1973, M.Sc. (Agriculture) in agronomy in 1975 and his Ph. D in Agronomy in 1980 with a Gold Medal, from The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
He went to the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, as a Visiting Scientist under the Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship during the academic year 1984-85 and has a passion to develop and promote Smart Farming. He is currently serving as The Director of K. J. Somaiya Institute of Applied Agricultural Research, Sameerwadi. He served as The Chair Professor in Precision Agriculture Research Chair, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2010-2014. From 2008 to 2010, he worked as The Dean of College of Agriculture and Special Officer (Technical) at University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Raichur, India. He served UAS, Dharwad, India, in various capacities - as the Head of the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences (2006-2008), the Director of Instruction (Post Graduate Studies) in 2008, Professor and Head of the Department of Agronomy (2001-2008), Professor of Agronomy (1994-2001) and as Associate Professor of Agronomy (1986-1994). He served as Assistant Professor of Agronomy in Hebbal campus (1982-84) and as an Instructor in Agronomy at Dharwad campus of UAS, Bangalore (1980-82).
Cofounder and Editor, Live History, Mumbai Co-Founder and Editor Live History India, Live History India
Mini Menon has been the Executive Editor at Bloomberg TV India, Mumbai. Later on, she presented News & Feature shows along with documentaries as an Anchor on prime-time news. She was the ex-News Editor at Times Now, Mumbai and later took on the role of Senior Editor.
She continued her journalistic journey at CNBC TV18 as an anchor and Principal Correspondent. Mini Menon has also anchored prime time shows like India Business Hour and reported on key business and political news. She also has experience anchoring a magazine show called Good Life and launched 'The Emerging India' series on CNBC TV 18.
Director, Eka Archiving Services, Mumbai
Deepthi Sasidharan is an art historian and curator. Her academic qualifications in museology illustrate her comprehensive approach to managing projects. She works on heritage and museum projects across India with the Government, private and corporate clients.
Under her, Eka has executed projects that have been path-breaking in India, including several museums, seminal exhibitions and the creation of archives like those for Kalakshetra in Chennai, City Palace in Udaipur and Tata Trusts in Mumbai. She is currently the lead consultant for Moda Goa Museum, India’s first costume museum in Goa and the Bastion Bungalow Project, Fort Kochi, Government of Kerala as well as a heritage project for the Mumbai Police. A Fulbright and Fundacao Oriente scholar, she has lectured and published extensively on 19th century photography and has worked on photography collections at IGNCA and IGMT, New Delhi, and Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad and several private collections. Deepthi lives in Mumbai and is the co-author of Indira – A Life of Courage (2017) and Treasures of the Deccan (2018) and teaches and lectures at several leading institutions.
Expert in Circular Economy & Sustainability Science, RIL, Mumbai.
Mr. Sapan Ray worked for nearly four decades in the petrochemical industry, focusing on polymers. His responsibilities included corporate planning, merger and acquisition, sales, product management, business development, branding and communication.
Mr Ray has networked with global and Indian petrochemical industries. Over the years, he has assisted the Government of India in the preparation of perspective plans, addressing trade and environmental issues. His knowledge and experience have landed him numerous roles in esteemed organisations. He acted as Chairman of the trade committee at Indian Chemical Council, a member of Trade Committee at Chemical and Petrochemicals Manufacturers Association, Chairman of Indian Institute of Packaging, Honorary Secretary at Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment and Chairman of the Conference Committee of Plastindia Foundation.
Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) Mumbai
Ashwani Kumar has the privilege of engaging with students, academicians, diplomats, parliamentarians, development professionals, multilateral agencies and governments, across countries (UK, Germany, Korea, China, South Africa, USA) and at various levels (as a professor, researcher, member of central government committees, global consortiums, multilateral projects)
helping build not only rich learning and scholarship but also a diversity of perspectives with blending of literary traditions; which he believes has helped him to achieve excellence in social sciences and policy action. In recognition of his potential to excel further in academics, the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has recently awarded him the prestigious ‘Senior Fellowship’ (2016-18). He is also a recipient of the Azim Premji University Research Grant 2017. His book 'Banaras and the Other' has been longlisted for Jayadev National Poetry Award 2017. His forthcoming book is 'BIHARI - A Portrait of a Community' (Aleph Book Company 2019) and he is the co-editor of Migration and Mobility; A Citizenship Perspective (Routledge India 2018). He is also the co-founder of Indian Novels Collective (INC) to popularise the translation of classic novels from Indian languages.
Chairman & Chief Executive, Jasubhai Group Chairman & Chief Executive Jasubhai Engineering, India & Middle East
Jasubhai Engineering operates in the fields of industrial automation, combustion engineering, material handling, and engineering services with operations in India, the Middle East and Europe. Their latest division, 'JADE' manufactures specialized engineering components for the Aerospace, Defense & Energy sectors.
Mr. Maulik Jasubhai is the CEO & Publisher Chemtech Foundation & Jasubhai Media Graphic. Jasubhai Media Group is one of the premier Business to Business Media & Services companies in India. They publish magazine, websites, books, multimedia products and organize some of the most important Trade Shows & Exhibitions for five vertical industry segments: Chemical & Process, Pharma + Biotech, Energy & Exploration, Architecture, Construction & Design, Shipping, Marine & Offshore. They also organise and promote Chemtech World Expo in association with Dechema/Achema since the last 40 years.
Principal, K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar, Mumbai Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Dr. Shubha is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and holds a Ph.D from IIT Bombay and a certified Energy Auditor. Starting her professional career with Tata Consulting Engineers, she moved into academics when she joined Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai. After working there for over two decades, she left the college as Vice Principal and Head of Electrical Engineering Department.
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.
BOS Electronics and Telecommunication Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Dr. Ameya K. Naik is Professor and Head, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering (KJSCE), Somaiya Vidyavihar University where he has been a faculty member since 2005. Dr. Ameya K. Naik completed his Ph.D. from S.R.T. Marathwada University, Nanded in 2015. He has published more than thirty research papers in international/national journals and conferences, some of which are in reputed journals such as IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, and Elsevier Neurocomputing. He has reviewed research articles for several international journals such as IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, IET Image Processing, Elsevier Image Communication,
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.
BOS Computer Engineering Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Vidyavihar
Dr. Deepak Sharma is currently working as Professor and Head, Department of Computer Engineering at one of the leading Engineering colleges in Mumbai namely, K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar for the past 18 years. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from S G B Amravati University and M.E Computer Engineering from VJTI Mumbai. Dr. Sharma has a total teaching experience of 27 years. He has published over 40 research papers in international journals and in the proceedings of international conferences. He is guiding post graduate and Ph.D scholars in field of Computer Science and Engineering. His research interests are in Information Security, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed and Cloud Computing systems.
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.
BOS, Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Vidyavihar
Dr. Ramesh R Lekurwale is serving as a Professor, and Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Vidyavihar. He completed his M. Tech from IITB in 2001 and went on to get his Ph.D from V.J.T.I, Mumbai in the year 2015. Dr, Lekurwale is an approved Ph.D guide at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, with 27 years of experience under his belt. Additive Manufacturing, Medical Device Innovation, Engineering, optimization, Industrial Engineering are some fields that fall under his research interests.
BOS, Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Vidyavihar
Dr. Jagannath Haridas Nirmal is a Professor and HOD, Department of Electronics Engineering. His academic journey began by completing his B.E. B.E. in 1999 from SGGSIE & T, Nanded, then finsihing his M.Tech from VJTI, Mumbai in 2008 and finally he got his Ph.D from SVNIT, Surat in 2015. Having an experice of 22 years, Dr Nirmal now acts as an approved Ph.D guide of Mumbai University and Somaiya Vidyavihar University
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
BOS in Computer Science.
Ms. Swati Maurya holds a number of Masters degrees including M.Phil (Comp Sci), M.Tech (CSE), MCA, M.Sc (Comp Sci) and MBA (IS). She has more than 16 years of teaching experience in Computer Science and Information Technology. She is an active researcher working in the area of data analytics, geospatial computing, and machine intelligence.
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.
BOS in Environmental Studies
Shree. Chinmay Khanolkar is a passionate Environmental facilitator with a master’s degree in environmental science. He also has a certificate course in innovation and entrepreneurship management. published 7 papers in the domain of Environmental Science. An avid trekker, wilderness wanderer Shree Kahnolkar has a very strong research and consultancy background in the field of environment.
His areas of expertise include environmental innovations, biodiversity impact assessment, ecosystem services economics, solid waste management, environmental management, circular economy and sustainability.
BOS in Biotechnology
Dr. Kamalrookh Marolia has been associated with Somaiya Vidyavihar for the past 17 years. She has a vast research experience of 15 years in academic and commercial industrial organizations. Her areas of interest include biotransformation, industrial biotechnology, food and gut microbiotome and microbiology. She has published a paper in International journal as well.
BOS in Nutraceuticals
Dr. Madhura Janve is a Doctorate in Food Science from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. She has worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at DBT-ICT. Centre for Energy Biosciences. Dr. Madhura is a recipient of the prestigious ICMR international travel grant to present her research at the University of East Anglia, United Kingdom.
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.
BOS in Applied Statistics
Prof. A. S Desai obtained first class with Distinction in Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Mumbai University in 1984 and M. Phil in Numerical Methods from Shivaji University, Kolhapur in 1998. He then went on to register for a Ph.D. Programme. In June 1986, he joined KJSCE as a Lecturer. He has been working as an Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics in the Department of Science and Humanities since May 2003. Currently, he is looking after the Science and Humanities Department as a Head. His areas of research include App. Mathematics, Fuzzy Automata, Linear Algebra and Probability Theory.
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.
BOS in Mathematics
Dr. Rachana Desai, is a Mathematician by profession and an educationist by heart. She is part of the Faculty of Mathematics, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai. Additionally, she is the Coordinator at Teaching Learning Centre(TLC), KJ Somaiya College of Engineering. She has received several remarkable awards in academics, research excellence, TLC including gold medal at undergraduate level, best research paper award for Indian Mathematical society, limca book of world record in mass aerobics and more.
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.
BOS in Management Studies
Dr. Aparna Jain is a Gold Medalist at Masters level followed by a MBA in Marketing and holds Ph.D. She is a Research guide at Somaiya Vidyavihar University and has been associated with Somaiya Vidyavihar for the past 21 years.
Having authored eight books in management, she has also published research papers in International journals. Her years of experience have resulted in excellent coaching, teaching and motivational skills. She believes in the philosophy of “create and not just curate”.
BOS in Commerce
Ms. Bhavana Patil is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and is also the Chairperson of Board of Studies in Commerce, She is a Coordinator of B.Com. (Honours) and M.Com(Business management) at S K Somaiya College. Ms Patil has industry experience in Financial services alomg with eight years of teaching experience across different commerce streams. She has published eight papers in the field of Commerce and possesses specialization in finance related subjects.
BOS in Accountancy & Finance
CA Monica Lodha is a Chartered Accountant by profession & Director of S K Somaiya College, Somaiya Vidyavihar University. During her decade long service at Somaiya Vidyavihar, she has published and presented fourteen research papers in State, National, and International Conferences & Seminars.
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.
BOS in Economics
Dr. Sivakumar is working as Professor and Head, Department of Economics at K J Somaiya Institute of Management. He is the Dean of Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at SVU. Dr. Sivakumar has about 30 years of teaching, research and consultancy experience. He has successfully guided 12 doctoral students, published two books and patents in the field of Economics and has also published articles in reputed journals.
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.
BOS in Mass Communication
Ms. Richa Chaudhary has industry experience in the field of Advertising and has also been associated with the NGO, Eklavya. She completed her Masters in Journalism & Mass Communication with specialization in Advertising & Public relations.
Ms. Chaudhary has been associated with Somaiya Vidyavihar for the past 13 years now and has vast experience of over 20 years in teaching Mass communication, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing and Management courses at various institutes.
Board of Studies, Sports and Exercise Science
Shree. Aazaz Khan is the Director of Faculty of Sports and Exercise Sciences at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Vidyavihar. Having an experience of over 25 years in the field of sports as well as marketing, he is the current Director of Somaiya Sports Academy. He pursued Cricket in India and has played Tennis and Squash in Corporate leagues. He has even done Cricket coaching under international coaches in England and pursued the intricacies of spin bowling with an international player in Southampton UK.
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.
Director - International Relations
Dr. Satyendra Kumar Upadhyay is currently serving as Director-International Relations and has the privilege of engaging with students, academicians, diplomats, professionals, think tanks, governments and foreign universities across various countries like Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nepal, Poland, Russia, UK, USA, Singapore, South Africa, Spain. He took on these opportunities at various levels including as a teacher, researcher, member of committees, BOS, global consortiums and funded research projects.
Dr. Kumar manages internationalization of education at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, which includes collaborations with foreign university for students and faculty exchange program, joint research, conferences and facilitating international student affairs. He is also an Asst. Professor (SR.SC.) in General Management Department at K J Somaiya Institute of Management and Visiting Professor of China Studies at KJIDS. He delivered guest lectures at Yunnan University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Institute of International Studies, MET and Mumbai University. At KJSIM, he is coordinator for Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research (SPARC, MHRD, Govt. of India).
His academic achievements include two Ph.Ds (Barkatullah University, India and Xiamen University, China), an MBA in Marketing from Mumbai University and he is proficient in Mandarin. He has 18 years of industry experience and has worked in India and abroad. His research interests are in International Relations and Diplomacy, International Business, Marketing, BRICS, India-China Relations, and published paper in peer reviewed journals. He was awarded MHRD, Govt. of India, Cultural Exchange Program Scholarship for Ph.D. research (2000-04) and is also recipient of “The Pillar of Hindustani Society” award by Trans Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2015. He was featured in national and international newspaper media and UTV, CCTV television for his contribution. [Email: internationalrelations@somaiya.edu]
