“Dr. Selvaraj Kunjiappan P”

Dr. Selvaraj Kunjjappan completed his postdoctoral research at the University of Warsaw, Poland, through the Erasmus Mundus Program and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee on projects related to drug delivery and anticancer therapy. Dr. Selvaraj completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, and holds an MTech degree in Industrial Biotechnology from Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, and a BPharm from Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai. During his doctoral thesis, Dr Selvaraj worked on the isolation, characterisation, and biological applications of bioactive molecules from natural sources. His research interests include anticancer, aphrodisiac, and antidiabetic drug design and development.

“Dr. Satheesh Kumar P”

Dr. Satheesh Kumar P is an accomplished academic and researcher with extensive expertise in antenna design, electromagnetic theory, and wireless communication technologies. With over a decade of experience in engineering education and research, he has consistently contributed to advancing innovation and academic excellence in the field of next-generation communication systems.

He earlier served as Assistant Professor (Senior Grade II) at the School of Electronics Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, where he focused on outcome-based teaching, modern pedagogical methods, and the integration of global engineering challenges into the academic curriculum.

Prior to joining VIT, Dr. Satheesh Kumar served as Assistant Professor at the BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Bengaluru, and the Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu. Across his academic career, he has designed and delivered courses that emphasize analytical thinking, innovation, and hands-on learning. He has also conducted cutting-edge research in radio frequency (RF) systems and compact fractal antenna design, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge in wireless communications and metamaterials. His research has been published in reputed international journals and conference proceedings.

Dr. Satheesh Kumar completed his Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Université de Moncton, Canada, where he worked on AI-driven tunable electromagnetic metasurfaces for next-generation wireless applications. He earned his Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, with his thesis titled “Certain Investigations on the Performance Analysis of Compact Fractal Antenna for Multiband Wireless Applications.” He also holds an M.E. in Communication Systems and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, both from Anna University, Chennai.

His technical expertise includes Ansys-HFSS, CST, Scilab, MATLAB, Multisim, Keil, and LabVIEW.

Driven by a passion for teaching and research, Dr. Satheesh Kumar is committed to mentoring future engineers, fostering innovation in antenna research, and contributing to advancements in next-generation wireless communication technologies.

“Dr. Kiran Shahapurkar”

Dr. Kiran Shahapurkar is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. He has earned a PhD from the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, India. He has conducted comprehensive research in the domains of syntactic foams, polymer-based fiber-reinforced composites, and 3D printing. He is recognised as a Top 2% Scientist by Elsevier for 2024.

“Dr. Alick Rabson Gumbo”

Dr. Alick Gumbo is a distinguished academic, researcher, and industry expert with extensive experience in business management, economics, and policy formulation. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Management from Copperbelt University (2020), an MSc in Economics and Finance from the University of Lusaka (2015), and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Zambia (2012). His academic excellence has been recognized through prestigious awards, including the Bank of Zambia Award for Best Performing Undergraduate Student in Economics, the University of Sheffield Post-Doctoral Fellowship, and the Orange Scholarship for Local Economic Development Training in the Netherlands.

Dr. Gumbo has made significant contributions to research, serving as a Lead Investigator on a Ministry of Health study examining the impact of COVID-19 on marginalized communities and as Principal Investigator for the Population Council’s Adolescent Girls Empowerment Program (AGEP), targeting 3,000 households across six provinces in Zambia. He has also worked as a Consultant in national policy formulation, including the National Decentralization Policy and the Implementation of the School Feeding Program in Petauke District.

His research portfolio includes publications in peer-reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), with notable studies on the Psychometric Properties of the Mathematics Self-Efficacy and Anxiety Questionnaire and the Factor Structure of the Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire in Zambia. He has delivered invited presentations on key topics such as youth entrepreneurship, higher education pedagogy, trade policies in COMESA, and healthcare financing in Sub-Saharan Africa at major international conferences and institutions.

“Dr. Athrey C D”

Dr. Athrey C D is a passionate researcher with over seven years of experience in experimental condensed matter physics and spectroscopy. His research focuses on understanding and addressing fundamental challenges in the field of multifunctional materials through a cross-disciplinary approach. He has demonstrated expertise in advanced spectroscopic and structural analysis techniques, contributing to high-impact research projects and peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals.

He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) (2017–2023), which was recognized with the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award. Prior to this, he completed his M.Sc. in Physics with distinction from the University of Mysore, where he was awarded a Gold Medal, and earned his B.Sc.Ed. in Physics and Education from the Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysore, with distinction and a merit scholarship.

His postdoctoral work explores the optical and electronic behavior of advanced materials, contributing to the broader understanding of material properties for energy and optoelectronic applications.

Previously, he served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, IIT Madras, where he deepened his expertise in structural and optical characterization techniques.

Driven by curiosity and a commitment to academic excellence, Dr. Athrey is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment, mentoring students, and advancing the frontiers of modern physics through innovative research and collaborative inquiry.

“Dr. P. Senthamaraikannan”

Dr. P. Senthamaraikannan is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alliance University, Bangalore. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Pandiyan Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, in 2013, followed by a Master of Engineering in Engineering Design from PTR College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, in 2015. In 2023, he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in natural fibers and their composites from Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He has published over 60 articles in various SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, including those from Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Springer, Sage, and Wiley. He has also contributed eight book chapters. Additionally, he has reviewed more than 250 manuscripts for international journals and serves as an editorial board member of the Journal of Natural Fibers (Taylor & Francis, SCI-E indexed, IF: 3.5), Discover Polymers (Springer), and the Istanbul Commerce University Journal of Technology and Applied Sciences. Recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide in the single-year citations category since 2020 (as reported by Elsevier BV and Stanford University, USA), he has filed two Indian patents in polymer composites research and holds a patent grant in automation.He frequently participates as a resource person at various colleges, delivering insightful talks on advanced research tools, fiber characterization, and sustainable materials. His sessions at institutions like the University of Technology Malaysia, Manipal International University Malaysia, Bharathiar University, SRM University, and the Coimbatore Institute of Technology have significantly enriched academic discourse and inspired many researchers. His research interests include natural fiber characterization, polymer matrix composites, and lean manufacturing.