Speakers

S.K. Binu Siva Singh is a highly accomplished academician and administrator, currently serving as the Registrar at Jeppiaar University. With a Doctor of Philosophy in Faculty of Electronics from Sathyabama University, a Master of Technology in VLSI Design, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering, he possesses a robust educational background. Binu has been actively involved in various prestigious conferences and summits, contributing insights on topics ranging from STEAM education to international student mobility innovation. With over a decade of experience at Jeppiaar Engineering College and Jeppiaar University, he has demonstrated strong leadership skills, particularly in student and staff development initiatives. Binu’s commitment to academic excellence is evident through his numerous publications in esteemed journals and his engagement as a keynote speaker and panelist at various national and international events. He is also actively involved in professional associations and serves as an editorial member in prominent journals, showcasing his dedication to advancing education and research.

Mr. Chandan Anand is the founder, CEO & founding editor of ArdorComm Media Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Anand is a strategist cum implementer with recognised proficiency in spearheading business to accomplish corporate plans and goals successfully. An MBA graduate with over 17 years of experience, has been playing eminent leadership roles in areas such as team building, sales & marketing strategies, planning, content creation & brand management. Outstanding exposure in the print, electronic, digital & social media space. While hosting many conferences and symposiums in India & Abroad, has given him the exposure of inheriting strong community reach in sectors like Education, Governance, Healthcare, HR, Media & SMBs. Mr. Chandan has been previously associated with media conglomerate TOI (Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd), Sakal Media Group, Infosys BPM, SBI Life, Quikr.com, Elets & InnoServ to name a few. His positive attitude, passion, and ambitious approach to business have enabled ideation to impact the value chain of innovation.

Prof. (Dr.) Indrani Bhattacharya is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as Professor and Director of International Relations, Sponsored Research Projects, and Innovation & Incubation Centre at Seacom Skills University in Bolpur Shantiniketan, West Bengal. With a Ph.D. from the Department of Applied Optics and Photonics at the University of Calcutta, India, awarded in 2019, she furthered her research through a postdoctoral stint at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland, from 2019 to 2020. Dr. Bhattacharya brings extensive industry experience, having worked as a research engineer in a prominent telecommunication company in India from 1990 to 2010. She holds notable positions in various professional bodies, including serving as a Steering Committee member of the International Symposium of Optomechatronics Technology (ISOT) and a Program Committee member of SPIE. A regular member of SPIE and a Life Member of the Optical Society of India (OSI), she was recognized in the SPIE Women in Optics Planner for her contributions in 2016–2017. Dr. Bhattacharya has convened and organized several international conferences in Optics and Photonics and serves as an editor for Springer Proceedings in Physics. Her research contributions are evident through numerous published articles, reflecting her expertise and dedication to advancing the field of optics and photonics.