Dr. Samir Kulkarni

Tata Chemicals, Darbari Seth Distinguished Professor Head: Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology Coordinator: DBT-ICT Center for Biosciences Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai 400019

Dr. Kavita Laghate

IC Dean , Faculty of Commerce and Management, University of Mumbai,

Dr. A. P. Jayaraman

(Nuclear Scientist, BARC, President STEAM Academy, Principal Scientific Advisor, HSNC University, CHAIR, National Centre for Science Communicators, et.al.)

Dr. Arun Raaza

(Inventor, Innovator, Entrepreneur, Founder CEO of ARCOMM (India, UAE, Oman, South Africa), Director of R&D, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Chennai, India.)

Dr. Ashish Panat

(Director, Innovations Incubation & Linkages SNDT WU)

Mr. Baldevkrishan Sharma

(Chairman, CiiA, Managing Trustee: B S Marshalls Foundation, Chairman Emeritus: Marshalls Enterprise India Pvt. Ltd & Gratex Industries Ltd.)

Dr. Padma V Devrajan

Dean Research and Innovation, Professor in Pharmacy and Former Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai

Dr. Rakesh Somani

Dean, School of Pharmacy, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai President, APTI- Maharashtra

Prof. Dr. Suresh Ukarande

Principal K J Somaiya College of Engineering DeanFaculty of Engineering and Technology Somaiya Vidyavihar University

Mr. Umesh Kumar Rustagi

Director of Nehru Science Centre, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. Very resourceful in connecting with a big student audience for CiiA, as well as with the academic world.

Rtn. Jayesh Ruparel

President of the RCBW for the incredible year 2023-24. Leading successful Automobile Business since over 4 decades. Passionate philanthropist supporting destitutes and help the needy. Event Management skills are his forte.

Rtn. Kavita Godbole

(Director: Kavex. Textile Designer & Garments exports since 3 decades: Manufacturer Exporter to Europe, Rotary Director Admin : Child upliftment & women empowerment)

Rtn. Akansha Bector

Finance and Business Consultant, experienced in the manufacturing and service industry for 24 years. Strong community and social services background with ongoing research in rural finance and economy.

Rtn. Abbas Master

Masters in Construction Engineering from Atlanta USA. In India at Wockhardt as President of Projects, led Cluster development of Residential Projects in South Mumbai. Now retd, with Rotary for Social upliftment & with CiiA.

Dr. Arun Raaza

Inventor, Innovator, Scientist with 100+ Patents, Entrepreneur, Founder CEO of ARCOMM (India, USA, UAE, and Oman), Director of R&D, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Chennai, India.

Dr. Kavita Pandey

MSc & Ph.D. in Bioanalytical Sciences from Mumbai University, has 12 years of experience & a passionate researcher. She excels in Bioprocess Technology, Functional foods, Probiotics, Prebiotics, Product development, Bioanalysis, and Pharmaceutics. She has 18 research publications and 2 book chapters to her credit.
Recently she received the STUTI grant from the DST, Government of India. She is a life member of bodies like AFSTI and SASNET-FF.

Mrs. Lata Chopra

Masters's degree in Pharmacy, Project Leadership, and Project Management experience across multiple regions including India, Singapore, and the UK. R& D Professional with technical leadership. Currently leading R&D with Reckitt Benckiser (RB). Led and oversaw new Product Development and Sensory/Consumer Research across multiple categories.

Mrs. Maharukh Rustamjee

has a Master's degree in Pharmacy from ICT, Mumbai, and a Certificate in Pharm Technology from the University of Ghent, Belgium. She is a pharmaceutical design scientist, idea innovator, and value builder with more than 35 years of experience in the industry. A technocrat and entrepreneur with core competency in formulation research and drug delivery system innovations, phytochemical-based healthcare products, intellectual property, and manufacturing. She is an inventor and has numerous patents to her credit. She is currently the Founder & Managing Partner of Amaterasu Life Sciences LLP.

Dr.(Mrs) Parizad A Elchidana

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Quality Management Systems, Business Management, and Computer Science. She has experience of over 36 years in the Pharma Industry starting with product development up to commercialization for global markets. She has a few patents & research publications to her credit. Currently, she is Principal Technical Consultant – Pharma at SciTech Centre which is ACG’s R&D Affiliate and is a Director on the Board of IQGenX

Mrs. Payal Surve

M.Pharm from UDCT (ICT), Mumbai, with specialization in Pharmaceutics. Currently working as Pharma Consultant. Have 35 years of work experience in the Pharma Industry. Worked as Head of Regulatory Affairs in Unichem and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs in Micro Labs Pvt Ltd and assigned with Bristol Laboratories in the UK.
Honorary Roles: As a trainer for Pharma Teachers. As a visiting faculty at ICT for Industrial Pharmacy course for M.Tech and Ph.D. Students

Mr. Pradeep G Surve

M. Pharm from UDCT (ICT), Mumbai, specialization in Pharmaceutics.
Expertise & Work Profile: M. Pharm from UDCT (ICT), Mumbai, specialization in Pharmaceutics. Currently, a Pharmaceutical Technical Consultant having 36 years of experience in the Pharma industry. Worked in the area of R&D Formulations with CIPLA, IPCA, FDC, Micro Labs, and JBCPL with the last assignment at Accutest Laboratories (contract research) as CTO-F.

Mr. Procyon Mukherjee

BE Mechanical Engg. IIM Calcutta, after 35 years as an industries Expert & Consultant for Philips, Alcan, Hindalco, Novelis, and Holcim, currently Professor SBUP, Visiting Professor & Director of the Program Operations & Supply Chain Management at S.P. Jain Global & Visiting Professor SIOM.

Mr. Raghavendra Raichur

B Tech (IIT-Bombay) Electrical Engg 1976. Managing Director, Technical Director & Design Engineer at SETO Teknolog Pvt Ltd 35 years Design and development of Plant wide data acquisition system for Nuclear power plant & Design and development of Test consoles for drive mechanisms used in Nuclear power plant. Presently Consultant for Instrumentation System Designs.

Dr. Ramesh Sawant

Vice-Principal, Sr Professor & HoD of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Postgraduate Studies at Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation College of Pharmacy, Ahmednagar. With 25 years of experience, he guides Ph.D. and M. Pharma students. He is a Registered Pharmacist with Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council.Dr.Sawant has many publications and prestigious awards to his credit, including a national level Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Scientific Excellence, Best Teacher Award, and many more.

Rtn. Ratan Shah

IIT(B), holding top positions in the Corporate Sector now retired but actively involved in philanthropy & Social activities with Rotary & CiiA.

Mr. Samir Chawla

B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) from IIT-Kanpur and PGDM from IIM-Calcutta. He has 28 years of professional experience with financial institutions. He has been an entrepreneur and has worked in product development, client coverage, risk management & advisory roles.

Mr. Shashi Maudgal

IIT-Delhi, (B. Tech Chemical Engineering), IIM-Calcutta (Marketing & Finance), Harvard University: Advance Marketing Program. Recently retired as President Novelis Asia, (international appointments), Director, Aluminium Co. of Malaysia, Director, Tinplate Company of India Ltd (A TATA Group Co.)

Mr. Tarun Bhargava

IITK, B.Tech & Management graduate with nearly 3 decades of business experience with Indian Corporates in telecom, retail, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.

Mr. Umesh Kumar Rastogi

Director of Nehru Science Centre, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. Very resourceful in connecting with a big student audience for CiiA, as well as with the academic world.

Mr. Vikram Sharma

Platforms Engineer with over 18 years of IT experience, expert at designing and implementing IT solutions, Hons. Graduate from Mumbai University.

Shri Anil Chandiramani

B Tech in Textile Technology from IIT, Delhi, With profound experience in textile, plastic and chemical industries in India and Nigeria and setting up a green field project for the manufacture of Pharma ingredients, he set up his own consultancy in HR and a professional coach, certified by PCC.
He is currently a recruiter, consultant, trainer and life-leadership coach.

Mr. Deepak Chhibba

IIT Delhi - B Tech Mech Engg, Harvard University- Advanced Negotiations and Mahindra University Program, Corporate career of 42 years with Mahindra & Mahindra, Colgate Palmolive, Gabriel and Hindustan Lever, global experience in India, South Africa, USA and China in general management, JV negotiation & management, global procurement, manufacturing, projects, supply chain and people building, Assessor in Business Excellence in Mahindra Group, built Akshaya Patra’s first kitchen in Maharashtra in Thane and mentored their Operations & Projects Team.

M.S. SHARMA

IIT-Delhi Mechanical with a post-graduation degree in Industrial Engineering. Had 33 years with Indian Railways in Senior Management positions and Addl Secretary to Govt of India. Presently working since last 7 years for Mumbai Metro Line 3.

Mr. Ajay Soni

B.Com. GNIT Computer Software Engineering in Distinction, Programmer, 25 years as IT Head, Design Dept & Vice President at Marshalls Enterprise India Pvt. Ltd and Gratex Industries Ltd.

Ms. Poonam Chauhan

Post Graduate in HR Management, Admin. & Legal. AGM, HR Head, Legal & Administration, 20 years’ experience.

Dr. Anuradha Majumdar

B Pharm, M Pharm, Ph.D. (Tech) in Pharmacology
Former Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Mumbai. 49 Research Publications, 6 Former member of the University of Mumbai Senate, Management Council, Academic Council, Chair of Faculty (S & T), etc. Ongoing International Transdisciplinary Project: Microplastic Pollution from Ports and Shipping Activities in the Indo-Pacific: Potential Risks and Mitigation Strategies, Collaborator, University of Tasmania, Australia, Funding Authority, Dept. of Foreign Affairs, AIIPOIP, Second Grants Round 2021-22
Currently. Dr Anuradha has been an Associate Professor of Pharmacology, at Bombay College of Pharmacy, Kalina, Mumbai since 1999 and Recipient of the Cipla Innoventia Project.

Dr. S S Barve

Deputy Director. KET's Scientific Research Centre. V.G. Vaze College Campus,..Director, Scientific Research Centre working in the area of Molecular Biology, Analytical Science, Plant Biotechnology, Microbiology, Animal Biotechnology, Cosmetology and applied research since the past 30 years.

Mr Hemant Gupta

Mr. Hemant Gupta is with Citibank in key positions for 26 years, joined BSE’s Sammaan, a Startup to help companies implement CSR effectively. He created a CSR platform which was launched as National CSR Exchange in 2022. Currently working on launching SSE(Social Stock Exchange) at BSE. He has taken over as MD of BSE’s Tech Incubator / Accelerator called Zone Startups India and is actively leading several Accelerator programs including empoWer – India’s first Women focused Startup Accelerator.

Rtn. Sandeep Shah

Chartered Accountant & Managing Partner of N. A. Shah Associates LLP. He has over 40 years of experience encompassing the provision of Assurance and Corporate services to a diverse range of industries. He is engaged with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India as a member of the Shield Panel formed by the Research Committee for ‘The ICAI Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting’ & Panel of Technical Reviewers formed by FRRB.

Dr. Sandesh Kirkire

Dr Sandesh Kirkire has about 25 years of experience in financial services covering a wide range of areas of corporate finance, Investment Banking, Funds Management, and General Management. Dr Kirkire spent over 20 years at the Kotak Mahindra Group in Investment Banking and Fund Management. Out of these 20 years Dr Kirkire was at Kotak Asset Management first as a Fund Manager and later as its CEO for over 9 years. In his career he has received numerous awards in Fund Management and as a Business Leader.
Dr Kirkire is now an academician, and an investor, and also runs his philanthropic foundation.