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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 32 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.

Mr. Alok L. Gude

Mr. Alok L. Gude is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Botany at St. Xavier's College (Empowered Autonomous Institute), Mumbai 400001, with over 20 years of teaching experience. He holds an M.Sc. in Botany from Nagpur University and has qualified the CSIR-UGC NET in Life Sciences. His academic career spans teaching roles at Hislop College, Nagpur, and Wilson College, Mumbai. He has contributed to curriculum development as a member and Vice-Chancellor's nominee of the Board of Studies in Botany at various colleges, and as Chairman of the Board of Studies in Botany at St. Xavier's College. He has also served as an external examiner, paper setter, and moderator for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Botany programs under the University of Mumbai. He has authored many research papers and book chapters on various topics in Botany. He has co-authored the book Bharat Ke Mahan Vaigyanik (2024), published by the Maharashtra Rajya Hindi Sahityik Academy, which reflects his interest in promoting science through literature. In addition to his institutional responsibilities, he has extended his expertise beyond his own college by voluntarily conducting laboratory experiments for postgraduate Botany students at Dr. A.R. Undre Women's College, Borli Panchatan, Raigad.

Dr. Jayshri Devidas Jagtap

Dr. Jayshri Devidas Jagtap is an Assistant Professor of Botany at V G Vaze College of Arts, Science, and Commerce (Autonomous) in Mulund, Mumbai. Bringing over a decade of teaching experience, her expertise spans Cytogenetics, Mycology, Molecular Biology, Ecology, Environmental Botany, and Plant Pathology. She has made notable contributions to academia, presenting numerous research papers at both national and international conferences. Additionally, she has edited two books and authored several chapters. Actively engaged in scientific communities, she holds memberships in various professional bodies and associations, further enhancing her impact on the field of Botany. A firm believer in continuous professional development, Dr. Jagtap regularly participates in faculty development programmes, refresher courses, workshops, and training programmes to remain updated with emerging trends and technological advancements in biological sciences. She is actively involved in curriculum development, academic planning, and various institutional activities that promote excellence in higher education. Dr. Jagtap is also an active member of several professional scientific societies and academic associations, reflecting her commitment to strengthening the scientific community and encouraging collaborative research. Her association with these organizations enables her to contribute to academic networking, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of scientific awareness. With her strong academic foundation, research expertise, editorial experience, and unwavering dedication to teaching, Dr. Jayshri Devidas Jagtap continues to make valuable contributions to the advancement of Botany and Life Sciences. Her passion for education, scientífic inquiry, and environmental sustainability has earned her recognition as a dedicated educator and an emerging scholar in the field of botanical sciences