Speakers
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Panelists (2025)

Dr. Sanjeev Galande
(Dean, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University)
Dr. Sanjeev Galande is a pioneer and a visionary academic leader in epigenetics and chromatin biology. He focuses on the role of epigenetic modifications in gene regulation, contributing valuable insights to the field of biological sciences.

Dr. Rabindra K. Panigrahy
(Scientist, DST, Ministry of Science and Technology)
Dr. Rabindra K. Panigrahy is a distinguished Scientist in the Policy, Coordination and Programme Management (PCPM) Division at the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, GoI. He specializes in developing low-cost, high-resolution sensor systems for applications in structural health monitoring and biosensing.

Dr. Siddharth Tallur
(Co-Founder and Director, Nirixense Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)
Dr. Siddharth Tallur, Co-Founder and Director at Nirixense Technologies, has a robust background in integrated circuits, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), and cyber-physical systems. He specializes in developing low-cost, high-resolution sensor systems for applications in structural health monitoring and biosensing.

Dr. Rajesh H. Zele
(Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay)
Prof. Rajesh H. Zele will deliver a talk on Research Translation: Changing Semiconductor Landscape in India.
Dr. Rajesh H. Zele heads the Advanced Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab at IIT Bombay and serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Open Journal of Circuits and Systems. With over two decades in the industry, including a role as Director at MaxLinear, he specializes in next-generation CMOS RF and mixed-signal SoCs. His leadership in research translation is pivotal in navigating the evolving semiconductor landscape in India, reinforcing his position as a key contributor to technological advancements.