About Scitya

 Dr. Kinkini Dasgupta Misra is a Scientist F at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. A physicist turned science communicator and gender policy expert, she has significantly contributed to science outreach and the promotion of women in STEM. She co-edited the book "Scientifically Yours: Select Indian Women Scientists" and has published widely on gender, technology, and science communication. Her research focuses on the impact of ICT on women’s self-help groups and rural development. Dr. Misra has played key roles in national science communication initiatives through INSA and Vigyan Prasar, shaping gender-inclusive science policies and public engagement programs. 

Amol Vaidya is the co-founder and CEO of 47Billion, a leading product engineering and experience design firm known for delivering cutting-edge, scalable digital solutions. With over 20 years of leadership in technology architecture, product strategy, and user-centric innovation, Amol has helped global enterprises and high-growth startups transform complex challenges into elegant, impactful products. He brings deep expertise in platform thinking, design-led development, and full-stack innovation, having led cross-functional teams that have built products at scale across sectors like health technology, fintech, and enterprise SaaS.

 Dr. Mohan is a computer scientist, researcher, and entrepreneur with expertise in software engineering, AI/ML, and data-driven technologies. He holds a doctorate in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and served as a faculty-scientist there for a decade, with research stints at  Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and NEC Research. He has worked in both academia and industry, including HP and Infosys, before founding Pragyan Datalabs, focusing on Big Data, AI/ML, IoT, and data-driven innovation. He has held key roles in international conferences like ICSE and IEEE Cloud Computing in Emerging Markets. 

 Dr. Nimita Pandey is a social scientist and policy researcher specializing in science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy with a strong focus on gender and technology governance. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Delhi NCR and holds a doctorate from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), where her research focused on globalization and innovation in the biopharma sector. Previously, she was a postdoctoral policy fellow at the Centre for Policy Research at IISc Bangalore, supported by UNESCO and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India. Dr. Pandey has published and presented widely on gender equity, science governance, and sustainable development. Her work continues to bridge academic research with policy-making, promoting inclusive and equitable STI ecosystems. 

 Mrittunjoy Guha Majumdar is an Adjunct Professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies - Bengaluru. A doctorate in Quantum Physics from Cavendish Laboratory (University of Cambridge), he has held postdoctoral stints at Harvard University, IISc Bangalore, and has been a research associate of Nobel Laureate (Physics, 1973) Prof. Brian Josephson. Dr. Guha Majumdar has been a lead speaker for the National Quantum Mission (Government of India) strategic consultative committee in 2023 and has contributed to science and education policy with Ministry of Human Resource Development  (Government of India) and G20 (where his position paper on education and digitization was part of the official dossier to the Secretariat). He has been showcased twice by UNESCO and has previously been a committee member of the Cambridge University Science Policy and Exchange. He is also a noted science communicator, having worked with Doordarshan, and author of the bestselling From Shiva to Schrödinger published by the Penguin Randomhouse group.   

Atharva Pawde is a public policy professional and a Researcher with a diverse portfolio spanning government advisory, legislative research, and grassroots innovation. He has led high-impact projects with national ministries, drafted legislation, and advised on emerging sectors like semiconductors, digital governance, and cooperative development. With a background in science and a passion for systems thinking, Atharva brings a unique blend of analytical depth and real-world perspective. At the core of his work is a belief that policy and innovation must serve people, and scale sustainably.