Dr. A. Gandhimathi, Lecturer, Department of English, Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, Tamil Nadu
Dr. A. Gandhimathi, with 16 years’ experience at Thiagarajar Polytechnic College is known for creating an exceptional learning environment through pioneering Student-Centric Learning, Tech Talk and Employer-Centric Learning leading to 99% academic success for her students. She was conferred with the prestigious AICTE Lilavati Award 2021 for leadership in the Team Literacy and Life Skills program for serving the underprivileged women in Upparapatti village. She has excelled in 9 National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) courses earning 4 Gold and 2 Silver medals and as a lifelong learner published 22 research papers, 10 authored articles and participated in over 100 training sessions. A dedicated mentor, she ignites passion for research, leading to projects and patents.

Prof. Parmar Ranjitkumar Khimjibhai, Head, Department of Electrical Engineering, Government Polytechnic, Junagadh, Gujarat
Prof. Parmar Ranjitkumar Khimjibhai who has more than 23 years of teaching experience is the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Government Polytechnic Junagadh, Gujarat. He uses innovative Gurukul style of teaching, blending moral and ethical values along with the use of modern teaching tools including live internet and animation. He promoted experiment-based and project-based learning which requires multidisciplinary skills. Under his leadership, the department secured accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi for 6 consecutive years. He has prepared laboratory manuals and videos in local language to make it accessible to students of rural and under privileged background.

Prof. Nidhi Jain, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi
Prof. Nidhi Jain has 16 years of teaching experience and is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. She is well recognized for her contributions in the surging field of C-H functionalization and photoredox catalysis for organic synthesis. Her scientific contributions have transpired into more than 80 research papers in international journals of repute with a total of more than 3900 citations and h-index 25. Under her guidance, her research group has developed sustainable synthetic methods for expanding the chemical space of heterocyclic compounds with potential therapeutic value. As a teacher, she has a proven track record of excellent teaching and has delivered online lectures for IIT-Professor Assisted Learning (IIT-PAL) program which has been very well received by high school students.

Prof. Dr. A.S. Smiline Girija, Head, Department of Microbiology, Centre for Infectious Diseases, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Prof. Dr. A.S. Smiline Girija has 22 years of experience in the field of medical microbiology and is an alumnus of the PGIBMS, University of Madras. Her teaching methodology includes Do-Observe-Record-Arrange (DORA) and Joyful Integrative Learning & Update (JILU), aimed to promote experiential learning catering to the diverse needs of students. To further enrich the learning environment, the Multiple Integrative Learning Algorithm (MILA), a novel teaching tool implemented at her institution is intertwined with her game-based assessment methodologies like Concentrate on heard informative Key-points to update (CHIKKU), Micro-Innova for innovative ideas, Social Media Integrated Learning in Education (SMILE) based on online platforms, Open-read-Orient (OREO) to promote scientific updates, has transformed the traditional lecture-based learning. Techniques such as Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL), peer-led discussions, and critical pedagogy were regularly integrated into her classroom settings. She integrates Evidence-based Dentistry (EBD) questions and case-based clinical examinations with advanced molecular methodologies into the curriculum to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice.

Prof. Birinchi Kumar Sarma, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Prof. Birinchi Kumar Sarma of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), is revered for his enthusiastic and transformative teaching approaches. He has been engaged in the capacity building of students for the past 22 years at BHU. He inculcates creative inquiry among students by engaging them with stakeholders, identifying real-world problems, and thinking innovatively. He has developed two Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and handheld Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). As Chairman of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell, he has helped several innovators protect their innovations through patents. He handles the experiential learning program on “Biofertilizer and Biopesticide Production”, making final-year undergraduate students industry-ready and venturing into start-ups. He has organized various workshops for students and one of the flagship activities ‘Finding the Leader in You (FLY)’, instils leadership quality in students.

Prof. Srinivas Hotha, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, Maharashtra
Prof. Srinivas Hotha has 21 years of experience and is a passionate chemistry teacher from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune. He has inspired and motivated many UG and PG students by developing novel pedagogical tools for classroom teaching. He discovered the first gold-catalyzed glycosidation and developed a suite of protocols. Prof Hotha’s team has synthesized many complex and branched glycan probes that facilitate the development of a vaccine for M. tuberculosis. Under him, the TLC-MS Interface was invented and was named SWADESI - Software Assisted Direct Extraction and Sampling Interface - which is useful for the confirmation of molecular weight of drugs and pharmaceuticals. He has also published 100 publications.

Prof. S.R. Keshava, Head, Department of Economics, Bangalore University, Karnataka
Dr. S.R. Keshava who has 26 years of experience, is a passionate professor of Economics from Bangalore University, Karnataka. Recognising the importance of experiential learning, he organises outreach activities and visits to industries, start-ups and farmlands, providing students with first-hand exposure to real-world economic scenarios. To supplement classroom learning, he provides students with comprehensive reading lists and utilises ICT-based teaching methods, including online resources such as YouTube videos and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). His most cited works are: "The Effect of FDI on the Indian and Chinese Economies: A Comparative Analysis," "Socio-Economic Exclusion of Indian Farmers in Economic Growth: Policy Interventions for Inclusion," and "Urbanization and Solid Waste Management in Bangalore: Growth, Options, and Challenges."

Prof. Shilpagauri Prasad Ganpule, Department of English, Pune District Education Association's Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Pune, Maharashtra
Prof. Shilpagauri Prasad Ganpule has 30 years of teaching experience and has led the 84th Poets, Essayists, Novelists (PEN) Congress. Her teaching methodologies emphasize experiential learning and ICT integration, utilizing platforms such as Google Classroom and Zoom to engage students effectively. She was the Principal Investigator for the Hedra Research Associates "Covid Metaphor Project". She was appointed as Peace Ambassador by the Institute of Economics and Peace, Sydney, Australia. Prof. Shilpagauri was recognized as the Director of the International Fellowship of Rotarian Educators.

Dr. C. Jaya Sankar Babu, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Hindi, Pondicherry University, Puducherry
Dr C. Jaya Sankar Babu, who has 16 years of experience is an Associate Professor and Head at Department of Hindi, Pondicherry University. He is a committed teacher and researcher and has contributed to the skill development and employment of his students. As the Founder Editor of ‘Yug Manas’ and Chief Editor of ‘Antar Bharati’, he has served in the mainstream media and conducted research in journalism. He has been playing a vital role in spreading E-Literacy in the area of computing in Indian Languages. He initiated a Digital Literacy Mission at his level in 1999 and organized more than 1700 workshops during the last two and a half decades. He has developed Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for SWAYAM and implemented Research Projects. He has received many awards including the Best Teacher Award of the Pondicherry University thrice.

Prof. Nilabh Tiwari, Head, Department of Education, Central Sanskrit University, Bhopal Campus, Madhya Pradesh
Prof. Nilabh Tiwari who has 18 years of teaching experience, is a distinguished educator and academic leader. As a prolific author and editor, he has contributed significantly to academic literature with 34 authored and edited books and journals and 37 research papers in reputed journals, addressing diverse topics in education and Sanskrit studies. He has contributed significantly to Indian Knowledge-based educational psychology, ICT and curriculum development through research. Dr. Tiwari possesses extensive educational experience, notably in spearheading the NEP 2020 orientation program, conducting research and development, shaping curriculum, executing educational surveys and designing comprehensive teacher orientation programs.

Prof. Vinay Sharma, Department of Management Studies & Joint Professor, Department of Design, IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Prof. Vinay Sharma who possesses around 30 years of extensive experience is a Professor with the Department of Management Studies & also Joint Professor with the Department of Design at IIT Roorkee. He has contributed terminology in the marketing innovation literature and the Academy of Marketing Science has acknowledged one of his theories. He has also been a working group member of the Ganga River Basin Environment Management Plan, a project of the IIT. His projects in the areas of low-cost energy generation and livelihood development in the North-Western Himalayas have brought about remarkable changes and the technology has been tested, patented and is now being commercialized. In his book called ‘Affordability for the Poor and Profitability for the Provider’, he has designed and proposed a specialized model that has been acknowledged at various platforms. He has trained around 5000 senior executives including Manging Directors, CEOs and Senior Managers of large corporations and Multinationals.

Dr. Nandavaram Mrudula, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Telugu, Govt. Degree College for Women, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana
Dr. Mrudula Nandavaram, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Telugu at Government Degree College for Women, Begumpet, Hyderabad, possesses 34 years of teaching experience and follows a methodology, which is student centric. Most of her teaching career was in the rural areas of the state, where she had been engaged in outreaching to students struggling to pay the fee for their academics and supporting homeless people. Her teaching style arouses thought provoking questions in the minds of her students as she delivers even the oldest lessons in the newest fashion, referring to the current affairs and demands for the future that awaits them.

Dr. Shimi S.L., Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Department, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
Dr. Shimi S.L has 21 years of extensive experience and is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. Her areas of specialization are Power Electronics and drives, Electro-mobility, Power Quality, Advance Control Theory, Soft Computing Techniques and its hardware implementation. She has completed her postdoctoral research in the area of Electromobility from Luleå Technical University, Sweden during 2019 to 21. She was awarded Indian Patent ‘Multilevel Inverter’ in February 2024. She has successfully co-investigated a DST Chandigarh-funded project called “Emergency Vehicle Preemption” and now investigating the project ‘Measurements-based Impact study on solar PV and Electric vehicle integration to the Grid’. She was instrumental in setting up the Centre of Excellence in HIL (Hardware in Loop Simulation) in collaboration with Typhoon HIL, Switzerland during her tenure at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh. She has worked on many real-time projects such as a Solar-powered Smart Class Room with a bidirectional energy meter implemented using Wago PLC, an IoT-based smart Laboratory, a solar-based charging station for Electric Vehicles, etc. In 2018-19 she developed Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) under the SWAYAM platform on Real Time Power System Analysis and Smart Grid.

Prof. Kapil Ahuja, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Prof. Kapil Ahuja who has 14 years of experience in India and the US is a Professor from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Having received the best teacher award at IIT Indore four times, his lectures are accompanied by an open-ended project that enables critical thinking. He also started the first Master of Science by Research program at IIT Indore. Prof. Ahuja has executed fifteen sponsored research projects and has published forty-four papers. As an example, he has modelled social cloud systems as a strategic network formation game and proposed a novel solution concept of Bilateral Stability, which is helping companies create efficient networks. He has setup International Affairs at IIT Indore as its founding Dean as well.

Dr. Anitha Suseelan, Professor and Head, School of Architecture at Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka
Dr. Anitha Suseelan, Prof and Head, School of Architecture, CHRIST University, has over 30 years of experience in Architecture, Urban and Rural Design studies. She pioneered the Rural Studio Program Mission for academia, outreaching rural India, innovating architectural higher education pedagogy through experiential learning and impactful research. She fosters skilling students, harnessing local resources & labour and environmentally low impact, innovative modular design for ecologically and socially sensitive sites. She is a recipient of ICSSR funding, Times Higher Education Asia Award 2024 (top 8), Lafarge Holcim Participation Award 2021, London Design Biennale 2021, Sir Patrick Geddes Award, Vastu Shilpa Foundation Award, Prof. JC Alexander Memorial endowment and Sthapathi Samman.

Prof. Shahanaz Ayub, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Prof. Shahanaz Ayub has 25 years of experience working with the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering at Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jhansi. Prof. Ayub has extensive experience in industrial research and teaching. She has been conferred with the AICTE Visvesvaraya Best Teacher Award 2021. She is a Mentor of Change in NITI Aayog's ATAL Tinkering Labs. To develop a culture of Innovation, start-ups & entrepreneurship among students, faculty & staff, she has started a credit course on Idea to Business Model and also established an Incubation Centre in the Institute.