Dr. Omkar Joshi holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park, where he is currently a research scholar in the
Dr. Omkar Joshi holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park, where he is currently a research scholar in the Department of Sociology and Maryland Population Research Center. His research revolves around issues of social stratification and social changes, family demography, gender and labor market, and development in Asian countries. He combines econometric methodology with sociological theory, making his research appealing to both economists and sociologists. He has a diverse professional experience in research, data analysis and project management from corporate, government and developmental sectors. Currently, he is a Senior User Experience Researcher in the tech industry
Manoj Pandya is the Trustee of Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust, a philanthropic organization whose activities span many humanitarian
Manoj Pandya is the Trustee of Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust, a philanthropic organization whose activities span many humanitarian spheres. He is also working with business house of Padmanabh Mafatlal Group. By profession, Manoj Pandya is a Chartered Accountant with more than three decades of experience in the areas of finance, accounts, corporate restructuring and taxation.
Chirayu Thakkar is a doctoral candidate in International Relations jointly with the National University of Singapore and King's College,
Chirayu Thakkar is a doctoral candidate in International Relations jointly with the National University of Singapore and King’s College, London, focusing on Indian foreign and security policies. Most recently, he was a visiting fellow at the Stimson Center, Washington D.C. Prior to his doctoral studies, he read graduate degrees in South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford and in Political Science from the Central European University, Hungary. He frequently comments on India’s external relations in Indian and international media.
Dr. Elesh Jain is a leading ophthalmologist who leads Asia's largest rural eye hospital in Chitrakoot as its chief administrator. He has
Dr. Elesh Jain is a leading ophthalmologist who leads Asia’s largest rural eye hospital in Chitrakoot as its chief administrator. He has performed over 18000 eye surgeries. Beyond the hospital, he has supervised an extensive outreach program involving 100+ vision centers in more than 25 backward districts of India. As a medical professional, he remains interested in medical research and has published over 45 papers in peer-reviewed journals globally.
Pranav Gupta is a doctoral candidate in Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. His research interests include party
Pranav Gupta is a doctoral candidate in Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. His research interests include party politics, voting behaviour, and politics of development. Prior to his doctoral studies, he read a Master’s in Political Science and Political Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has previously worked at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi. He writes regularly for Indian newspapers expressing his views on politics and policy.
Dr. Tushar Sharma is a tech industry executive with a keen interest in India’s evolving educational landscape. Presently, he is the
Dr. Tushar Sharma is a tech industry executive with a keen interest in India’s evolving educational landscape. Presently, he is the country head of the Renesas-TCS Joint Innovation Centre in India and a visiting professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India. He received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary, Canada, followed by a post-doctoral position at Princeton University. He is the youngest elected board member of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society. Beyond academia and industry, he is playing a critical role in enabling the technology roadmap for India. As a researcher, he has published over 75 papers in peer-reviewed journals and holds many prestigious awards in the field of science and technology.