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Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology

Research Fellow, Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology

Prashant S. Kharkar, a well-respected Drug Discovery Researcher with rich industrial experience, received his B. Pharm. degree in 1998. He obtained his PG and Ph.D. (Tech.) degrees Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, India. Dr. Kharkar completed his postdoctoral research (2006–2009) on neurodegenerative diseases and disorders.

Akash Sirsat is pursuing M.Tech in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. He completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy from Sinhgad Institute’s SKNCOP, Pune. His research interests include pharmaceutical chemistry, process development, and applications of AI/ML in pharmaceutical synthesis. He has qualified GPAT, GATE, NIPER, and GAT-B.

Aira Sarkar is pursuing B. Tech (Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology) in Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT).

Sathish Dyawanapelly is working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT).

Nancy Kapila is a seasoned pharmaceutical consultant with over 5 years of varied experience and a Master’s in Pharmaceutics from Panjab University. She excels in drug mechanisms and interactions. Her career highlights include collaborating with numerous pharmaceutical companies and offering strategic insights and guidance. Nancy stands out for her dedication to keeping abreast of pharmaceutical advancements, regulatory changes, and emerging trends. She believes in continuous learning to navigate the industry’s complexities and provide innovative client solutions. Fascinated by the role of data analytics in decision-making, Nancy delves into data to uncover patterns and opportunities, offering evidence-based recommendations for process optimization, product development, and operational efficiency. Her career is driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge, passion for data insights, and commitment to leading pharmaceutical companies towards success in a dynamic industry.

Vinoth-Kumar Lakshmanan is a Senior Investigator and Professor for Prostate Cancer Biomarker Laboratory, Faculty of Clinical Research at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), India and Adjunct Professor of Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada. Vinoth has 20+ years’ experience in cancer biology. Scientific H Index 33 achieved with 4500 plus citations. He obtained Ph.D from University of Strasbourg, France, Post Doctoral from University of Regensburg and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany.