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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 two books and editor of 14 books. To his credit he has 17 research papers in UGC CARE list and has written 50 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.

Dr. Shivprasad Dilip Mahadkar

Dr. Shivprasad Dilip Mahadkar is an accomplished botanist and academician with over 17 years of research and 12 years of teaching experience. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Botany at Dr. Shantilal Dhanji Devsey Arts, Commerce and Science College, Wada (Dist. Palghar), he specializes in Angiosperm Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, and Nutraceutical Studies. A recognized Ph.D. guide under the University of Mumbai since 2022, Dr. Mahadkar currently supervises four doctoral candidates and has authored more than 26 research papers and a book chapter in reputed national and international journals. His scholarly contributions have earned him an H-index of 7 and a citation index of 214, reflecting the impact of his research in plant science. He has served as Principal Investigator for a University of Mumbai–funded research project on wild edible plants and actively contributes as a reviewer and editorial board member for leading academic journals. Beyond research, he is deeply involved in academic leadership—organizing national conferences such as ROBAS 2024, mentoring students in research conventions, and participating in numerous scientific workshops and seminars across India. Dr. Mahadkar continues to inspire young researchers through his dedication to botanical science, fieldwork, and sustainable utilization of India’s rich plant diversity.

Dr. Suresh Ramrao Kale

Dr. Suresh Ramrao Kale is currently working as an assistant professor in botany at Mula Education Society's Shri Dnyaneshwar Mahavidyalaya Newasa District Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra State. He has 32 years teaching experience at UG level. He is the Co-author of fourteen text books and has written 03 chapters in various books. To his credit, he has 14 research papers in reputed National and International Journals. He has presented 21 research papers in State, National and International conference. He also has 02 patent publications to his credit. He has completed one Minor Research Project. He has vast experience in the field of Plant Pathology, Cell Biology, Plant Physiology, Ecology and Plant Biotechnology. Apart from academic work, he has been engaged in administrative work also. He is the Coordinator of Institutional Innovation Council (IIC) and also a member of various committees at college. He is the recipient of Best Teacher Award, Takalibhan (Shrirampur), Smitharsha Shikshakbhushan National Award, (Nashik ), Best Academician Award, (Kopargaon ) respectively.

Dr. Padmaja Odela

Dr. O. Padmaja, M.Sc., Ph.D., in Botany from Kakatiya University, Warangal, is presently serving as Associate Professor of Botany at Vivekananda Government Degree College (A), Vidyanagar, Hyderabad. She has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience, with notable contributions in Hydrobiology and the effects of heavy metals on cyanobacteria. Her academic and research interests encompass Plant Taxonomy, Embryology, Ecology, Physiology, and Biodiversity, showcasing her diverse expertise in Plant Sciences. She has guided several student research projects, motivating young scholars to pursue scientific inquiry and excel in higher studies. Dr. Padmaja has authored books and published 18 research papers in reputed national and international journals, strengthening her reputation as a dedicated scholar, passionate educator, and accomplished researcher.