Speakers

Uma Bhardwaj is the Vice-Chancellor of Noida International University. Previously she has worked as the Vice-Chancellor with Mody University of Science and Technology and Maharaj Vinayak Global University. She possesses an excellent teaching and administrative skills. She has over 15 years of experience of working in senior position in administration. Ms. Uma has an experience of successful conduct of inspection of UGC, NAAC and statutory Bodies like MCI, DCI, INC, AIOTA, AICTE, BCI and PCI. She has a complete knowledge of managing Ph. D. affairs in the University as per the UGC guidelines. Her areas of interest are Photo Biology, Cancer Biochemistry, Nutraceutical, Biochemistry & System Biology. The current research interest is in “Molecular mechanism of cur-cumin using Systems Biology”. She has published patents, books of international repute and peer-reviewed research publications. Also developed Commercial Products for Industries. Holds membership of many national and international Journals. She has been honoured with “The Best Citizen of India Award 2019” and “Bharat Jyoti Award 2018”. She was awarded with the 3rd CMAI CCI Technology Education Excellence Award, July 2016 and honoured by the high commissioners and ambassadors of eight countries. She is associated with reputed Professional Institutions like IIT Roorkee, AIIMS Rishikesh, Rostock University, Germany to name a few.

Prof. (Dr.) Ranjit Singh is the Vice-Chancellor of Shobhit University, Gangoh-Saharanpur (UP). His educational qualifications include B. Pharm., M. Pharm., Ph.D (Pharmaceutical Sciences) from Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, M.P. Dr. Singh has an experience of more than 25 Years (Teaching, Research & Administration). He has worked as Lecturer, Reader, Professor & Head, Director, Director-cum-Principal, Dean, Pro Vice Chancellor, Officiating Vice Chancellor in various Government & Private Universities & Colleges viz. BNCP, Udaipur; DoPS, HNB Garhwal University; DoP, MJP Rohilkhand University; Shobhit University; Govt. College of Pharmacy, Rohru, Shimla HP; ISFCP, Moga; Bahra University, Solan, HP; CT Group, Jalandhar. He is an expert Member for various regulatory agencies like PCI, AICTE, NBA, statutory bodies of different universities. Dr. Singh is the Life Member of APTI, SPER, IPGA, Vice President (National) SPER. He has guided 38 M. Pharm, and 25 Ph.D. Scholars, 08 PhDs under progress. Prof. Ranjit is the recipient of more than 30 Awards & Honours. He has 160 Publications, 64 Presentations, 5 Patents Published; 20 Chapters, theses as books, books; 26 Webinars as Resource Person.

Dr. Rupali Basu, an expert in the healthcare sector in India, is currently the Managing Director & CEO, Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital Ltd, Kolkata. Dr Basu is a medical graduate from R G Kar Medical College, Kolkata and has post graduate training in Health and Hospital Management from Harvard and Delhi Universities. She was among the first group of scholars to travel from India to Boston, USA in 2002 for the Advanced Course in Hospital Management at the Harvard Medical School, which included structured training in JCI accreditation — the highest international recognition for clinical quality and patient safety. Dr Basu is known for her pioneering work in bringing Quality Systems and Accreditation in Healthcare in India. An exemplary leader in the healthcare arena, she is known for her profound knowledge, strong connectivity with people, incremental vision, charisma, versatility. Dr Basu sits on the Boards of Directors of Tata Metaliks Ltd, Tata Tinplate, Goodricke Group Ltd etc and is a Management Committee member of BCC&I. She leads several committees in CII, BCC&I and ICC for facilitating business and economy. This includes the Lifestyle Committee of BCC&I of which she is the chairperson. Dr Basu works for blind people through the NGO, Welfare Society for the Blind. She is the Founder Director of The Bengal Fashion Heritage and a Trustee of Calcutta Heritage Collective.

Dr. Prasanjeet Kumar is the Pro Vice Chancellor of Noida International University. He has more than 23 years of rich experience in academic administration; developing & maintaining high standards in imparting higher education & training; developing regulations & guidelines for governance of the Organization; Co-ordinate the process of approval/affiliation and accreditation from various statutory bodies; with a unique leadership style that creates positive environment and brings out the best in the team for achieving organizational goals. His skills include results-oriented Academic Administration, Strategic Cost Management operations, Excel in Higher Education Planning and Execution, Reports generation and analysis, Proficiency in strategic planning, net-working and IT Working. Dr. Prasanjeet’s specialities include, Establishment & Directing- departments, institutes & Colleges. Coordinating with Apex Bodies – UGC, AICTE, NCTE, MHRD, State Govt. & Universities and conducting their different type of inspections. Accreditation, Ranking & Preparing Institutions for Accreditations by various bodies as – NAAC, NBA etc. Exposure & Knowledge for Collaboration, MOUs and Exchange Programme and Academic Support Services.

Prof. (Dr.) A. K. Bakhshi is the Founder Vice-Chancellor of PDM University. He was Executive Director of Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), Mauritius (a post equivalent to that of Chairman, UGC in India) during October 2013 – February 2015. He was selected for this prestigious position through an international selection in 2013. Prof Bakhshi is also Chairman of Centre for e-Learning as well as Chairman of Guru Angad Dev Teaching – Learning Centre (a Centre of the MHRD Govt. of India) both located at SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi. He was also the Chairman of the Content Advisory Committee for Chemistry for SAKSHAT portal of the MHRD, Govt. of India which was launched on 30th October 2006 by the then President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. A double gold medalist of Delhi University, Dr. Bakhshi did his post-doctoral training at the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany with Prof. J. Ladik and at the Kyoto University and the Institute of Fundamental Chemistry, Kyoto, Japan with Professor K. Fukui, the Nobel Laureate and Prof. T.Yamabe. He has also been a Visiting Scientist at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangaluru. Prof.Bakhshi has been recipient of several awards and academic honours. To name a few, World Education Award, Haryana Ratan Award, Bharat Jyoti Award, Fellowship of the IUPAC; Lifetime Achievement Award by IAEWP and various others.

Dr. Debashis Sanyal is currently Director at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, one of the premier B-schools in the country. In his capacity as Director, he spearheads the holistic growth of Great Lakes, Gurgaon, and also drives the school’s efforts towards establishing it as an internationally recognized centre of excellence for contemporary management education and research. Prior to joining Great Lakes, Gurgaon, he was Vice Provost-Management and Dean of School of Business Management at NMIMS for around 8 years, where, he contributed significantly in launching new programs and leading initiatives for receiving international accreditation such as AMBA and AACSB.

Dr. Mukund R. Penurkar is an M.D.- Internal Medicine. His topics of Special Interest include Intensive Care, Diabetes, HIV & Post exposures prophylaxis & Gastroenterology. He has acquired a vast experience of treating HIV Positive patients (~5000) with Anti-Retroviral therapy (ART) through his two & half years tenure at ART centre B.J.Medical College & Sassoon General hospitals Pune. Dr Mukund R Penurkar completed M.D. in Internal Medicine from the renowned institute B.J.Medical College & Sassoon hospital Pune in 2004. He is working as a consultant physician, intensivist & diabetologist. He is practicing in Kothrud & Warje area since 2005. His thorough knowledge & experience has helped to set up a well-equipped Intensive Care Unit.

Dr. Suriraju V is a Urologist and kidney transplant surgeon at Regal hospital. He completed his MBBS and MS from JJMMC Davangere and DNB Urology from Satya Sai Superspeciality Hospital Puttaparthy. He has 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Suriraju has operated 10000 kidney surgeries. He established Regal hospital which is a 100-bed multispecialty hospital. He is also an author of “Kidney Secrets Revealed” and a golden book award winner.

Rohit Dhingra is the Founder & CEO of Infinite Health Studios. He began his entrepreneurial journey in the year 2013 with Infinite Health Studios which is a corporate wellness organization providing comprehensive wellness through preventive & palliative healthcare solutions to various segments & strata of society. With his entrepreneurial entry, he has been engaged in different roles and departments of the organization. Being an avid learner, he always supports and boasts the upcoming talent and inculcates the same in the organization. Through his innate motivation to educate himself about the current wellness trends, Rohit has pushed boundaries in development to bridge the gap between the current covid situation, wellness/healthcare trends, and clients’ needs. He believes that there are infinite possibilities & explorations of various kinds, he wants to customize and be there across the country at every corner, measuring the need of customers and delivering with a price point that is acceptable and services are bundled with quality. His vision is “To be a one-stop healthcare and wellness service provider where all Insurance companies/Direct corporate clients can ask their employees and retail customers, with group customer portfolios, to adapt services at the convenience of their premises, engaging their respective family members and dependents as well” When not working, Rohit channels his energy into Yoga, playing table tennis, reading fiction. He also loves to travel and spend time in nature’s lap for rejuvenating himself.

Dr. Neeta Mahesekar is the Director of North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong, Meghalaya. She has been given the mantle of the Director of NEIAH by the Ministry of AYUSH. The NEIAH Shillong is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. It is the only national institute of India which provides medical education for two streams namely Ayurveda and Homoeopathy. It is situated in Mawadiangdiang adjacent to North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Science (NEIGRIHMS). Dr. Mahesekar has an experience of over 32 years. She completed BAMS from Dr B R K R Govt Ayurvedic Medical College in 1988 and MD – Ayurveda Medicine from Dr B R K R Govt Ayurvedic Medical College in 1992. She is committed to devote her services for the successful establishment of the National Institute, and its dedication to the public at an early date.