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Dr. Panchafula Madhavrao Ningdale

Dr. Panchafula Madhavrao Ningdale is an accomplished academician, researcher, and botanist currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Botany at People’s Education Society’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mahad, District Raigad, Maharashtra, India. She has more than 12 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, during which she has been actively involved in teaching, research, student mentoring, academic development, and institutional activities. She completed her Ph.D. in Botany from Gokhale Education Society’s Arts, Science & Commerce College, Shreewardhan, District Raigad, affiliated with the University of Mumbai. Her academic and research interests are primarily focused on Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, and Ecology, reflecting her strong interest in plant diversity, traditional knowledge, plant–human relationships, and ecological studies. Her research activities demonstrate a commitment to understanding plant resources and their significance in biodiversity conservation and sustainable utilization. She has published six research papers in UGC-CARE-listed journals, contributing to the growing body of scientific literature in the field of botanical sciences. Her research experience, combined with her extensive teaching background, enables her to integrate theoretical botanical knowledge with practical and field-based approaches to learning and research. Apart from teaching and research, Dr. Ningdale has considerable experience in academic and administrative activities. She has actively contributed to institutional responsibilities and various academic initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to the overall development of higher education. Her professional interests extend beyond classroom teaching to include student development, botanical exploration, field studies, biodiversity awareness, and the promotion of scientific understanding of plant resources.

Mr. Pankaj Gupta

Mr. Pankaj Gupta is serving as an assistant professor of Zoology under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh. A gold medallist in M.Phil. and a dedicated teacher of Zoology, Mr. Gupta is currently advancing his expertise through doctoral research while shaping young minds for over sixteen years. His teaching spans Zoology and Environmental Science - disciplines he energises with a research focus that lies at the intersection of biodiversity conservation, ornithology, climate action, and parasitology. An award-winning educator and a prolific author, he has recently published several impactful books, including Biodiversity Conservation: Principles, Practices and Future Challenges (2025) and Environmental Science: An Integrated Approach (2026), alongside multiple book chapters that address pressing ecological issues. His scholarly output is matched by an impressive record of over seventy presentations at national and international conferences and seminars, where his work on Himalayan wildlife, protected areas, and sustainable development has earned him recognition, including best paper awards. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Gupta has steered institutional growth as IQAC Coordinator, shaped curricula as a university examiner, and led community engagement through scouting, environmental initiatives, and electoral literacy campaigns. A life member of many scientific associations, including the prestigious Bombay Natural History Society, which exemplifies his academic leadership, he is deeply rooted in both scholarly pursuit and social responsibility.

Dr. Abhijit Vinayak Sahasrabudhe

Dr. Abhijit Vinayak Sahasrabudhe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany at D.S.P. M’s K. V. Pendharkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Dombivli, Thane. He has 16 years of teaching experience at the Undergraduate level and 10 years at the Postgraduate level. He has been recognized as a Ph.D. Guide in Botany since March 2017 and as an M.Sc. by Research Guide since July 2016. Under his guidance, one student has completed a Ph.D. in Botany, while another is currently pursuing doctoral research. His research contributions include 16 research papers and 6 book chapters, along with 4 edited books. He serves as a Member of the Advisory Board of the World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (WJPPS). He has also been granted one UK Design Patent and one Indian Design Patent. Dr. Sahasrabudhe has successfully completed two Minor Research Projects funded by BCUD, University of Mumbai. He completed his LL.B. in June 2026. His primary areas of research include Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, and Environmental Botany

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre is currently working as an assistant professor in botany at New Education Society's Shriram Kusumtai Sadashiv Vanjare College, Lanja District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra State. He has total teaching experience of 10 years at UG level. He has completed his Ph.D. from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Mumbai. He is the author of 45 books and editor of 20 books. To his credit he has 22 research papers in UGC CARE list and has written 60 chapters in various books. He also has 03 patent publication to his credit. He has vast experience in the field of Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Molecular Systematics, Ecology and Anthropology. Apart from academic work, he has been engaged in administrative work also. At institute level, he is being working as a Nodal Officer for various schemes such as Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness (KAPILA) and Atal Ranking of Institution on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA). Dr. Mhatre is a President of Institutional Innovation Council (IIC). He has been designated as a District Sustainability Mentor (DSM) for Ratnagiri District by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Hyderabad.