Dr. Vinay D. Punetha
Research Co-ordinator, Centre of Excellence for Research

CSIR NETChemical Sciences, AIR 37, GATE, Ph. D
Post Doctorate: Konkuk University, South Korea
Visiting Scientist: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Research Co-ordinator, Centre of Excellence for Research

After securing AIR 37 in the CSIR-NET in 2013, Dr. Vinay completed his Ph.D. on the nano materials. He has been working on graphene and other 2 D materials and has vast experience in structural revamping of graphene and its derivatives.Dr. Vinay worked on development of graphene based remote actuators during his post-doctoral research at Konkuk University, South Korea. He got opportunity to work as a visiting scientistat Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) where he worked with the top-notch scientists of material science. He is contributor in a patent for the manufacturing of graphene from waste plastic, which subsequently got a technology transfer via nodal agency of Govt. of India. Dr. Vinay has published research articles in journals of international repute such as "Progress in Polymer Science" with impact factor of 31.28, ranking it the highest in the subject category.Currently he is working on a number of unifying concepts, while emphasizing on exciting and vitally important principles of organic chemistry that can be applied in innovating exceptional graphene based architectures for future applications.

Dr. Shalini Bhatt
(CSIR NET, AIR 34, GATE, Inspire Fellow, Ph. D)
(Assistant Professor, Centre of Excellence for Research)

She obtained her Ph.D. degree from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and simultaneously worked as a research scholar at Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER), DRDO from year 2015-2021. In year 2021, she joined the position of Scientist-B at Patanjali Research Institute, Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Dr. Bhatt studies molecular cloning, expression and purification of recombinant proteins and their application in immuno-based detection of various plant pathogens utilising latex agglutination, ELISAs, Western Blot assays, etc. She has a vast experience of compilation of data regarding various pharmacological and therapeutic properties of different medicinal plants. Dr. Bhatt has received DST-INSPIRE Fellowship in the year 2015, qualified CSIR-UGC NET with AIR 68 and qualified GATE in the year 2014. She has published several research articles.

Dr. Rakshit Pathak (Ph. D)
(Assistant Professor, Centre of Excellence for Research)

Dr.Rakshit Pathak worked as a research scholar in prestigious Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Govt. of India;from year 2015 to year 2019. From year 2021, he worked as Scientist B in Patanjali Research Institute, Haridwar. During the period, he also completed his Ph.D. Degree in year 2021. Currently, he is working as a Assistant Professor in PP Savani University, Surat, Gujarat.

Dr. Pathak conducted research on the 2nd generation biodiesel and the non-edible vegetable oils to convert it into a feasible diesel fuel. He also worked on to plant phytochemicals and isolate various components using different analytical techniques. He also conducted a wide experiment on the biosynthesis of nanoparticles using different plant aqueous extracts. He has published 13 research articles in National and International Journals with more than 24 citations. He has an experience of more than 8 years in the research projects and activities.

Mr. Mayank Punetha (MBA)
(Research Illustrator, Centre of Excellence for Research)

Mr. Mayank is experienced research illustrator/graphic designer with 5 years of experience, and is member of the Animation Society of India. He has previously worked with number of prestigious organizations such as WIPRO and Just Dial. He is helping researchers in expressing their research with the help of captivating research animations and illustrations.

He has published a number of research illustrations/designs to the publishers of International repute such as Bentham Science Publishers (UAE), Elsevier publishers (Netherlands), NOVA Science Publisher (USA).

Dr. Hemant Kumar Pandey (DRDO)
Scientist F
Defence Research and Development Organisation

Senior scientist Dr.Hemant Kumar Pandeyis best known for his work on natural products and is pioneering this field in India.He has been honoured with DRDO's 'Scientist of the Year Award' for his contribution in developing several herbal medicines, including the popular drug Lukoskin meant for treatment of leukoderma.

James. T. McLeskey
Professor
Head of Engineering Programs, Randolph Macon Collage
United State of America

Professor Jim is Head of Engineering Programs at the Randolph Macon Collage and directs Laboratory of Energy devices. He pioneered research on energy and electron transfer reactions in nano-materials and their optoelectronic applications. His key research area consists of TiO2solar cells, energy storage, transparent electrodes for energy devices etc.

Dr.Devinder Pal Ghai (DRDO)
Scientist G, (Retired)
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Govt. of India, Laser System Division

Senior Scientist Devinder Pal Ghai is one of the most celebrate scientists of laser division of the DRDO. His expertise includes Sensor Development, Sensor Technology, Transducers, Piezoelectricity, Optical Metrology and Instrument Design.

Dr.Geeta Tiwari
Associate Professor
Kumaun University
Nainital, India

Dr. Tiwari’s major research contributions are in the areas of medicinal chemistry and Natural Products. Her research group has been involved in the discovery and isolation of several molecules, which has excellent potential various medicinal applications. She is an ace academician and author of several University books.

Dr. Ramesh Kumar Saini
Associate Professor
Konkuk University
SEOUL, South Korea

Listed amongst the world's top 2% scientists in a report published by Stanford University researchers.Currently working as Associate Professor at the Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.Current research interests include development and validation of analytical methods for the identification and quantification of nutraceuticals in food.