Dr. Shekhar Bhojraj is a leading spine surgeon based in Mumbai with over 40 years of experience and more than 10,000 spinal surgeries performed. He has received prestigious fellowships in spine surgery and held key academic and leadership roles. Dr. Bhojraj founded The Spine Foundation to provide advanced spine care to underserved and tribal populations across India. Known for his innovative minimally invasive techniques, he emphasizes quick recovery and compassionate, holistic patient care. He also plays an active role in training young surgeons and advancing spine surgery education.

Mohit Kumbhat is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno. He specializes in graph theory and combinatorics, with notable work in the development of graph theory tools and research on graph colorings. Mohit earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics in 2012 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which laid a strong foundation for his academic and research career. Mohit is also known for his dedication to teaching mathematics, including calculus courses, contributing significantly to both academic research and education in mathematics.

Vinayak Lele is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Prescient Technologies, with close to 25 years of experience in the software industry. He is a mechanical engineer by training and holds a master's degree in System Science and Automation from IISc Bangalore. Before joining Prescient, Vinayak worked with Tata Motors and Geometric Software. As CTO, he oversees critical technical challenges across technologies such as CAD, Machine Learning, AI, and IoT. Vinayak is also a passionate teacher, training Prescient staff in computational geometry, mathematics, programming languages, and software engineering.

Umakant Rapol is a Professor of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune. He earned his Ph.D. in Atomic/Molecular Physics from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in 2003. He completed postdoctoral research at leading European institutions, where he worked on ion trap quantum information processing & precision measurement techniques. His research focuses on atomic physics, quantum optics, precision optical metrology, and quantum information processing. He leads an active experimental physics group working on ultracold atoms, quantum technologies, and quantum sensors. He has made significant contributions to advancing quantum technologies and education in India.

Haresh Shah is the Chairman of HU Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., a Pune-based firm specializing in corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and financial re-engineering. With over 20 years of experience, he is a Chartered Accountant who also holds a Ph.D. and has expertise in insolvency and bankruptcy resolution under Indian law. Haresh Shah has played a significant role in advising businesses on corporate governance, valuations, legal approvals, and startup investments. Besides his leadership at HU Consultancy, he serves as an independent director at various companies and is known for his strategic consulting and contributions to the M&A landscape in India.

Dr. Prakash P. Wadgaonkar is an Emeritus Scientist at CSIR-NCL, Pune, recognized for his pioneering work in polymer science and engineering. He has received numerous accolades, including the Jeevan-Gaurav Purskar (2017), NCL Scientist-of-the-Year Award (2013-14), and CSIR Technology Award (2003). A Fellow of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences, he has been honored with awards like the Prof. M. Santappa Silver Jubilee Award and Dunlop Award. He serves on editorial boards of international journals and various academic committees. His research focuses on high-performance polymers, controlled polymerization, and renewable resource-based polymers.