Speakers

Dr. Munish Sabharwal is the Executive Director and Professor of Computer Science at IILM University, Greater Noida, and Adjunct Professor at Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan. With dual PhDs in Computer Science and Management Information Systems, he has over 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and software development. Dr. Sabharwal has published over 80 research papers and authored several books. His research interests include Data Sciences, Biometrics, and E-Banking. He has received numerous awards, including the Dean Excellence Award from AICTE and recognition as a Top 50 International Distinguished Academic Leader. Dr. Sabharwal has extensive international experience, having taught in the USA, Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE. He is a fellow of CEGR and IETE, and a senior member of ACM and IEEE. With a passion for education and innovation, Dr. Sabharwal promotes a collaborative and inquiry-driven approach to teaching, guiding eight PhD scholars and contributing significantly to the field of computer science.

Prof. (Dr.) Farzana Mahdi is the Pro Vice-Chancellor at Era University, Director Academics at ELMC&H, and Academic Dean at the American University of Barbados. She also serves as General Secretary of the Indian Society of Personalized Medicine and Director of the Department of Personalized and Molecular Medicine. Prof. Mahdi specializes in Molecular Genetics, Free Radical Biology, Toxicology, Clinical Biochemistry, and related fields, with over 150 published papers. She has received numerous research grants from agencies such as ICMR and DST. At ELMC&H, she is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Coordinator of the Department of Medical Education & Technology, where she has established a Clinical Skills Lab. She also leads the Curriculum Committee and has initiated a Certificate course in Health Professions Education to promote interprofessional education. Prof. Mahdi’s work significantly contributes to the quality of medical education and research, making her a prominent figure in her field.

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mishra is a distinguished academician, administrator, and innovator with over two decades of experience in teaching and managing educational institutions. Renowned for his leadership in learner-centric and outcome-based education, Dr. Mishra has significantly enhanced the learning experience for 21st-century students. His expertise spans conventional, blended, and virtual settings, reflecting his adaptability and forward-thinking approach. As an independent advisor and evangelist, Dr. Mishra guides Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in implementing transformative initiatives like the New Education Policy and Outcome-Based Education. He is also adept at integrating process automation through ERP and LMS solutions. Dr. Mishra’s unwavering commitment to revolutionizing education and empowering academic institutions ensures his lasting impact on the sector. His visionary leadership and dedication to advancing educational practices continue to shape the future of learning, making him a highly respected figure in the field.

Prof. Durg Singh Chauhan, currently Pro-Chancellor at GLA University, has held prestigious roles including Vice-Chancellor of Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Uttrakhand Technical University, Lovely Professional University, Jaypee University of Information Technology, and Secretary General of the Association of Indian Universities. An alumnus of B.H.U., N.I.T. Tiruchirapalli, and IIT Delhi, he completed post-doctoral work at Goddard Space Flight Centre, USA. From 1979 to 2013, he served at Banaras Hindu University, rising from Assistant Professor to Professor and Director of KNIT, Sultanpur. Prof. Chauhan has significantly impacted the universities he served, elevating them internationally. His lifelong dedication to social service includes three decades of work in tribal upliftment. He has guided 32 Ph.D. scholars and published 175 research papers. An esteemed member of AICTE and UGC, he has received numerous accolades, including the Best Engineer Award by the Institution of Engineers, Lucknow. He is a member of IEEE, FIE, ISTE, ACM, and SIAM. Born in 1949 in Dholpur, Rajasthan, his contributions to academia and society are widely admired.

Dr. Vinay Kumar Goyal: A senior academician providing visionary leadership in engineering education, particularly in new-age IT programs like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Full Stack Development, and DevOps. Work Experience: With 27 years in academia and industry, Dr. Goyal has held various leadership roles, including Director and Dean at iNurture Education Solutions and Deputy Dean at Chandigarh University.

Dr. Narinder Verma is a Professor of Finance & Strategy and currently serving as Dean Academic Affairs at Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Through 28 yrs of professional work experience in the corporate world and Education Sector, he has developed an excellent result-oriented leadership on running an educational institution. He has a distinction of having a B. Tech. (Mech. Engg.) from IIT Delhi and an MBA from IIM Calcutta along with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (PGDAC) from C-DAC, Pune, UGC NET and a Ph. D., along with several certificates from various institutions of repute. He can be best described as a Vision developer and implementer, Brand Builder, Sound Educator, and a Self-motivated Leader with an ardent fervor to deserve greater heights of excellence. Apart from regularly teaching business management courses, Narinder Verma carries out research and consultancy in the field of Financial Management. His academic contributions include several international research papers, workshops and book chapters published by Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, and Wiley Publications.

H.P.S. Kanda, Vice Chairman of Quest Group of Institutions is a professional having more than 25 years of experience in the field of education and software development. He is an MCA and has attained international certifications like Oracle Certified Programmer from Oracle USA, Java Certified Programmer from Sun Microsystems USA and Certified Network Administrator from Novell Inc. USA; for different technologies offered by these industry giants. He has been a member of the Board of Studies of PTU and convener of Academic Committee of Punjab Unaided Technical Institutions Association. He led the team which conceptualized, developed and executed the EDP (Electronic Data Processing) project at PTU DEP way back in 2005 which brought a revolution in the examination system of the University.