Dr. Shibu John is a turnaround specialist with 28 years of experience in media. Have 38 plus IP’s with concepts in his credit. A doctorate with his thesis in Media consolidation & research from Mumbai University. His key interest is to identify new technologies to proliferate it to see how it could benefit the end users. 3D technology and Artificial intelligence is his area of interest.

He is the founder of 3D GRAPHY LLP a company promoting 3D technology with training, research, innovative services, consultancy and media. 3D Graphy is a group of  3D experts with the focus in 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, 3D Software, 3D Simulation, 3D Design, 3D Visualisation – AR, VR, MR, 3D printable Materials and Digital Twin. 3D Graphy LLP is a company formed with the conscious effort to democratise 3D technology. And the mission of the company is to ensure it benefits all the sectors and industries – “DEMOCRATISING 3D TECHNOLOGY WITH EDUCATION & RESEARCH TO BENEFIT ALL”

Naval Veteran Ex Chief Quality Assurance Officer and Alumnus of I.I.T. Bombay with a demonstrated working across cross functional spectrum of Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, EPC, Quality Assurance , Shipping, Construction, Power & Energy industry.
A Fellow of IMarE with domain expertise in Marine Engineering, Techno Commercial aspects, Defence Capital Acquisition, Engineering projects planning, execution, commissioning, Green Energy. He has handled Capital Intensive Infrastructure & Marine Projects, Capital Procurement, Supply chain challenges including Global and Strategic sourcing across Continents. Core competence include Infrastructure development of Port, Marine assets & Ship Building . His strength areas include Operations Management, Material Planning & forecasting, Ship repair, EPC of heavy engineering eqpt, E- Procurement , E-Tendering, Technical Audits, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Contract management, Renewable energy and Power Plants & Interaction with OEM's for manufacturing.
A Masters Degree in Finance Management and Post Graduate in Systems Management from JBIMS; Mumbai has instilled a strong financial backing and insight of the Systems approach. Further a M.Phil focussed in Defence & Strategic Studies from University of Mumbai and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel & Industrial Management from St. Xaviers Institute of Management, Mumbai University has nurtured an in-depth Vision to examine issues holistically from Commercial, strategic and humane perspective .
He is a die hard optimist, and whilst at work believe in integrity of character and sincerity of purpose. He is passionate about conservation of environment and creative pursuits. His belief is that collaborative approach with people creates a favourable ecosystem for achieving synergy and provides ample opportunity to everyone to achieve personnel excellence.
He has been part of Apex Think Tank Board for examining many technical issues and policy improvisation from productivity, performance improvisation & strategic perspective. He is a euridite speaker/panelist at International Seminar & Conferences and Chief Editor of many professional Magzines & Journals. He has also been the Convener of many International Seminar, Conclaves, Exhibitions & Conferences .
Apart from being a travel enthusiast, he is a keen photographer, indulges in adventure sports, plays Golf, a Half Marathon runner, certified mountaineer, occasional Scuba Diver, cross country cyclist and sings semi-classical music to keep fit, challenges himself and to beat stress.

Naval Veteran Ex Chief Quality Assurance Officer and Alumnus of I.I.T. Bombay with a demonstrated working across cross functional spectrum of Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, EPC, Quality Assurance , Shipping, Construction, Power & Energy industry.
A Fellow of IMarE with domain expertise in Marine Engineering, Techno Commercial aspects, Defence Capital Acquisition, Engineering projects planning, execution, commissioning, Green Energy. He has handled Capital Intensive Infrastructure & Marine Projects, Capital Procurement, Supply chain challenges including Global and Strategic sourcing across Continents. Core competence include Infrastructure development of Port, Marine assets & Ship Building . His strength areas include Operations Management, Material Planning & forecasting, Ship repair, EPC of heavy engineering eqpt, E- Procurement , E-Tendering, Technical Audits, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Contract management, Renewable energy and Power Plants & Interaction with OEM's for manufacturing.
A Masters Degree in Finance Management and Post Graduate in Systems Management from JBIMS; Mumbai has instilled a strong financial backing and insight of the Systems approach. Further a M.Phil focussed in Defence & Strategic Studies from University of Mumbai and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel & Industrial Management from St. Xaviers Institute of Management, Mumbai University has nurtured an in-depth Vision to examine issues holistically from Commercial, strategic and humane perspective .
He is a die hard optimist, and whilst at work believe in integrity of character and sincerity of purpose. He is passionate about conservation of environment and creative pursuits. His belief is that collaborative approach with people creates a favourable ecosystem for achieving synergy and provides ample opportunity to everyone to achieve personnel excellence.
He has been part of Apex Think Tank Board for examining many technical issues and policy improvisation from productivity, performance improvisation & strategic perspective. He is a euridite speaker/panelist at International Seminar & Conferences and Chief Editor of many professional Magzines & Journals. He has also been the Convener of many International Seminar, Conclaves, Exhibitions & Conferences .
Apart from being a travel enthusiast, he is a keen photographer, indulges in adventure sports, plays Golf, a Half Marathon runner, certified mountaineer, occasional Scuba Diver, cross country cyclist and sings semi-classical music to keep fit, challenges himself and to beat stress.

Dr. Girdhar Gyani is the Director GeneralDirector General

Association of Healthcare Providers - AHPI IMA Bhawan, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi-110002

• AHPI, as conglomeration of entire healthcare providers i.e. hospitals/nursing homes/clinics, diagnostic centres and supporting organizations like, pharmaceutical, medical equipment companies, insurance providers and others that are accountable to the community, will work closely with the key stake holders i.e. the Government and the Society to realise the universal health coverage.
  AHPI works in building capacity in health systems with focus on improving efficiency (affordability) and patient safety. AHPI Institute of Healthcare Quality runs series of course which include; Certified Healthcare Quality Practitioner (CHQP), Certified Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (IPCN), Communication in Healthcare etc. It also offers counselling services in the field of quality and clinical governance.

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With over 28 years of dedicated service, Dr. Nagahanumaiah has emerged as a prominent figure in the realm of manufacturing research and leadership. His journey has encompassed two prestigious research institutions, namely CSIR-CMERI in Durgapur and CMTI in Bangalore. Throughout his illustrious career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while fostering a culture of innovation.

Educationally, Dr. Nagahanumaiah holds a Ph.D. from the renowned Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Masters in Tool Engineering from Indo-Danish Tool Room, Bangalore, and a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University. His research spans over areas including micro-nano scale manufacturing technologies, modular-reconfigurable machine tools, additive manufacturing, and tool design, rapid tooling for injection molding, cost modelling, manufacturing process selection, and manufacturability evaluation. He has left an indelible mark on the field of micro-nano systems engineering and manufacturing technology through his dedication and remarkable achievements.

A Trailblazing Researcher and Mentor:

At CSIR-CMERI, Dr.Nagahanumaiah pioneered the field of ‘Micro-Nano Systems Engineering,’ establishing a specialized group with multidisciplinary expertise. As the founding head, he provided effective leadership and mentorship for over 14 years. Under his guidance, this team developed 12 cutting-edge technologies, resulting in 5 successful technology transfers and earning recognition for 4 young scientists with young scientist awards from CSIR, INAE and IEI.

Dr. Nagahanumaiah also filed 9 patents (two patents have been granted) and published 108 research articles; guided 15 M.Tech and 8 PhD Scholars. Currently ten scholars (5 PhD and 5 MS by research) are working with him.  In addition, his contribution towards mentoring several youngsters in their field of research cementing his reputation as a trailblazing researcher.

Innovations and Technological Advancements:

Dr. Nagahanumaiah’s contributions as a principal investigator and bench researcher have been nothing short of extraordinary. He has been instrumental in the development of several ground breaking micro machines and process technologies. These include a “Reconfigurable Micro Factory,” “Micro-EDM Machine,” “Multi-purpose Laser Processing System,” “Nano-scratching Micro Machine,” “Micro Injection Unit,” “Paper-based Miniature Fuel Cell,” and “Smart Foundry-2020.” His work has not only resulted in functional prototypes but has also ushered in invaluable processing methodologies, such as parallel spark Micro-EDM, hard coating of Additive Manufactured molds, and selective laser sintering of sub-10 µm copper powder etc. Furthermore, his engineering prowess extends to micro-patterned antibacterial surfaces, which have transformative implications for healthcare and beyond. Dr. Nagahanumaiah’s remarkable journey has undeniably advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Leading CMTI into a New Era:

As the Director of the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), He has provided visionary leadership that has transformed the institute’s mission and impact. Recognizing the need for evolution, he initiated technology marketing and incubation activities, raising the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 65 potential technologies for transfer. His commitment to open innovation has fostered collaborations across the innovation spectrum to address manufacturing sector challenges.

Remarkable Achievements:

Under his dynamic leadership, CMTI has achieved remarkable milestones. Over the past five years, the institute has filed 18 patents, secured copyrights for 4 innovations, and obtained trademarks for 4 products. The teams at CMTI has designed and supplied to their customers 30 cutting-edge machines, test rigs and products, setting new standards in India and finding practical applications nationwide. Furthermore, the institute’s forward-looking approach has led to the successful licensing of four major technologies to prominent manufacturers, resulting in substantial revenue generation. This is a resounding testament to CMTI’s unwavering commitment to advancing cutting-edge machinery, automation systems, and their indispensable subsystems, truly propelling India towards self-reliance in technology and innovation.

Honors and Recognition:

Dr. Nagahanumaiah’s exceptional contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the ‘BOYSCAST Fellowship’ from DST and the ‘Raman Research Fellowship’ from CSIR. He was honored with the ‘We Think for India’ award by the Prime Minister of India for his role in shaping the Indian Manufacturing Policy draft in 2003.

In 2023, he has been elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineers (FNAE) and received the ‘Distinguished Leadership Award’ from the International Society of Industrial Engineering and Operation Management, USA, in 2021. Additionally, he was awarded the ‘Eminent Engineering Professionals Award – 2021’ by the Institute of Engineers India (IEI). He is the member of the International Association of Engineers, UK, and a Member of the International Institution for Micromanufacturing (I2M2), USA.

In Summary, Dr. Nagahanumaiah’s dynamic leadership and unwavering commitment to innovation have propelled CMTI into a leading force in technology development and transfer. His achievements in patenting, licensing, and the creation of cutting-edge machines not only reflect his vision but also his dedication to advancing the manufacturing sector. CMTI’s remarkable journey from service provider to technology originator, under his stewardship, stands as a testament to the institute’s boundless potential and its pivotal role in institute trajectory. He remains a constant source of inspiration, innovation, and leadership, driving the growth of manufacturing technology and the enhancement of workforce skills.

Pulak Sen started his career as an understudy in 1978 in the erstwhile monthly aviation magazine, Skyways, published by the Aeronautical Publications of India, an Air Works India company. In the span of eight years with Skyways, he was involved with both editorial and printing assignments and learnt a lot about the printing and publishing industry. As an editor he gained a lot of experience in news gathering and reporting events, attending air shows and reporting on them, conducting interviews, etc.

In 1986, a handful of people from Skyways decided to start their own publication and he was one in that group with the designation of Assistant Editor. In April 1986, the group launched the country’s first-ever, aerospace Fortnightly Magazine, Indian Aviation —Civil & Military. Within six months time, this Fortnightly was transformed into a Weekly publication and became Asia’s only such publication in the field of aerospace. Simultaneously,they launched a Quarterly magazine with the same title, which in due course was converted into a monthly.

During 1990, he was posted in London as the Special Correspondent of the magazine for a period of one year during which time he was responsible in developing the magazine’s image, its editorial content and enhancing its advertisement support. On completion of his tenure in London, he returned to Bombay and was appointed the Associate Editor of the magazine.

In August 2000 hetook over charge as the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, the responsibility he holds till date.

Heading a small and well-knit organisation, Sen has gathered experience in all aspects of managing a publication.During 35-year long tenure in the field, he had the opportunity of interviewing several chiefs of airlines, aircraft and engine manufacturers, airport operators, high-level officers in the industry such as Director General of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) International Air Transport Association (IATA) etc, Government functionaries such as the DGCA, several air chiefs, army chiefs, naval chiefs, etc as well as Civil Aviation Ministers, Tourism Ministers and Defence Ministers.

He had the opportunity to attend several air shows around the world and have had the pleasure of bringing our show dailies at air shows in India.

The Government of India nominated him as a Member in the Sub-Group on Civil Aviation for the formulation of the Tenth Five-Year Plan.In addition to all the above, he has been the PR adviser of a leading aircraft manufacture for a number of years and also been an aviation consultant with a couple of reputed PR & Corporate Affairs agency for sometime.For four years during the late 1990s, his flagship company was publishing a maritime magazine, Maritime International. Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral J. G. Nadkarni, edited it and Mr Sen was the Associate Editor.

During that period, he was instrumental in conceptualisation India’s first-ever maritime expo for an event management company, PDA Trade Fairs and was involved in successfully hosting the first two edition of this show, INMEX 98 and 2001 in Goa and Bombay, respectively. This show today has been put on the world map with three editions — Mumbai, Malaysia and China.PDA, once again requisitioned his help in formulating a show on airports called AERODROME INDIA, the first edition of which was staged in Bangalore 2005.

In more than three and a half decades he has built a considerably good rapport with the media, PR organisations and the officialdom .He was associated with STAFF SERVICE NET, one of the top ten Executive Search Firms in the country as an Adviser for their Aviation Vertical for six month before he decided to start own venture.

He has been nominated as one of the founding members of the Aviation Cell created by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FICCI), Western Region.He was associated with an organisation to set up an Institute of Aviation Technology, a deemed aviation university in central India, which has been shelved due to the global economic downturn. In 2010, he was part of a small group who conceptualised India’s only aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul exposition, MRO India, which has established itself as a reputed international event in the Indian sub-continent. Two editions has been hosted, MRO India 2011 and MRO India 2012. MRO India 2013 was held during November 07-09, 2013 in Mumbai.

Subsequently, he spearhead to form MRO Association of India as its Founder Secretary General, which is a industry body working closely with the Ministries of Civil Aviation and Finance towards getting this important industry segment its due recognition from the Government. The MRO Association of India was formed on June 8, 2011.

Mahesh Verma is an Indian prosthodontist and the former Director and Principal of Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences. Currently, he is the Vice Chancellor of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The Government of India awarded him, in 2014, with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of medicine.

Verma graduated with a degree in dentistry (BDS) from the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram and secured his master's degree (MDS) from the same institution, specializing in prosthodontics.He joined the Institute of Dental Sciences of Maulana Azad Medical College and became the Head of the institute in 1995.He also did advanced training in prosthodontics at the State University of New York, Buffalo and earned an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi. He is the incumbent Director-Principal of Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), the dental wing of Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.

Verma helped to develop MAIDS from a dental school of meagre proportions into a Centre of Excellence with a daily count of over 1200 inpatients. An Outlook - Marketing and Development Research Associates (MDRA) survey of premier Indian dental schools placed MAIDS as the best dental school in India. MAIDS have either stood first or has been placed at the top in a few other surveys.

A World Health Organization (WHO) fellow, Verma teaches healthcare management at the FMS, Delhi University. He is involved in WHO social and community projects as well as institutional projects of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). One of his projects is the development of indigenous dental implants involving Indian Institute of Technology and the CSIR, funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Taruna Madan Gupta is an Indian scientist F and Head of the Department of Innate Immunity at the National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH) in Mumbai, India. She has extensively worked on Aspergillosis, Lung Surfactant Proteins (SP-A, SP-D), with her research now more focused on role of Innate Immunity in host-pathogen interactions.

I’m a pioneer in the Unmanned Aerial Aircraft industry, committed to advancing technology that can save lives and transform industries.

Having spent 12 years in the Air Force, I understood the impact that drone technology can have, and created AutomicroUAS to develop and produce drones on home soil, making them more accessible in India.

I also devote time to educating and training young enthusiasts about drones, creating job opportunities for them.

Throughout my life, I’ve been an educationist, counsellor, psychologist, and an IAF officer - to name a few. I’ve worked across numerous industries, and pushed myself to face new challenges.

But I’ve also made time to focus on myself and my family. I’m a mother of two and love impressionist/abstract form of painting, scuba diving kayaking to name a few.

Something I’ve learnt about myself is that I feel most fulfilled when I know I’m making a change in the world. And I believe UAVs are the next big step towards a safer, more efficient future.

And I’ve seen that drone technology can revolutionise companies across most industries - from cinematography to construction, from agriculture to defence.

If you’re wondering how they can create an impact in your industry, I’d be happy to help you out. You can connect with me or get in touch over email.