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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. Arvind Samb Kulkarni

Dr. Arvind Samb Kulkarni is a highly experienced academician and administrator with an extensive career spanning over 42 years in higher education, research, and institutional development. He holds a D.Litt. from the University of South America and a Ph.D. in Zoology, reflecting his deep academic expertise and commitment to scholarly excellence. Over the course of his career, he has been associated with reputed higher education institutions in the capacity of Associate Professor and Vice-Principal at Gogate-Jogalekar college, Ratnagiri and Principal, at Shriram Kusumtai Sadashiv Vanjare College, Lanja where he played a vital role in academic planning, student development, administrative management, and quality enhancement initiatives. His areas of contribution extend beyond classroom teaching to include research guidance, evaluation processes, extension activities, and institutional governance. He has published several research papers in national and international journals and has authored and edited various books in the field of Zoology. His contributions have further been recognized through several national and international honors such as the Shikshak Shri Award, Shiksha Ratna Award, Rashtriya Vidya Gaurav Gold Medal, Best Educationist Award, Golden Pride of India Education Excellence Award, Gem of India Gold Medal, and Bharat Vidya Vibhushan Award. In recent years, he has received accolades like the Best Principal Award by the University of Mumbai, Top 10 Principals Shaping Minds in India (2024) by Hindustan Times Ltd., Platinum Leadership Award, Universal Icon Achiever Award 2024, National Prestige Award 2024, and the Legendary World Education Leadership Award, highlighting his continued impact and leadership in the field of education at both national and international levels.

Dr. Payal Acharekar

Dr. Payal Aditya Acharekar is currently working as an assistant professor in botany at Jai Hind College, Basantsing Institute of Science & J.T.Lalvani Institute of Commerce and Sheila Gopal Raheja College of Management (Empowered, Autonomous), Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra State. She has 18 years of teaching experience at the UG level and 10 years at the PG level. She has completed her Ph.D. from Jai Hind College (Empowered, Autonomous), Mumbai. She is the author of two books. To her credit she has 15 research papers in UGC CARE list and has written 2 chapters in various books. She has been awarded the Title ‘Fellow of the International Society of Environmental Botany. She has presented her research in the form of Papers and Posters at various International and National conferences. She has also been awarded 1st prize at different conferences. She has a vast experience in the field of Environmental Botany, Noise pollution, Biophysics, Botany, and Horticulture. Apart from academic work, she has also been engaged in administrative work. At the institute level, she has been working as a Faculty Co-Ordinator of the Green Club and Head of Criterion 7 of the NAAC committee. She has also been involved in various Green initiatives in and around college.

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 29 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.