Education:
• Ph.D. Physics, 2004, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
• Five year Integrated MSc in Physics. 1997, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.

Experience:
• Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, December 2020 - current.
• Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, August 2016 - December 2020.
• Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 2009 - 2016.
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University, USA, 2005 - 2009.

Research Interests:
• Magnetic nanoswimmers for nanobiotechnology and microfluidics
• Electron bubbles in quantum fluids
• Quantum sensing with NV-centres
• Driven colloids and active matter
• Plasmonics and 2D materials

Ashutosh is the CEO and co-founder of 14Si Solutions. He has 14 years of experience in the Semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem with a deep understanding of detection, analysis, and mitigation of contamination in semiconductor process chemicals used in Wet Etch & Cleans and Lithography. Prior to 14Si, Ashutosh has worked as the Global Applications Manager (Wet Etch and Cleans) at Entegris and as a Senior Process Engineer (Lithography) at Intel. He has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Ohio State University and B. Tech from NIT Warangal.

Dr. Ashwini (Ashwini) Aggarwal is a board member for Electronics Sector Skill Council of India & has chaired technical committees in Solar & Semiconductor domains. As a Subject Matter Expert for these domains at Electronics Sector Skill Council, he has contributed to the shaping of National Occupation Skill Standards in these domains. He is/has been the co-chair/Executive Committee member for key committees in IESA, ESSC, USISPF, CII, FICCI, ELCINA & IEEMA. - and lead contributor to the semiconductor & display domain policy inputs for the industry.

Post retiral from Applied Materials, Ashwini has been appointed as Country Advisor by Society of Information Display, USA and has consulted for Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development & leading global MNCs.

Ashwini has rich and diverse experience in handling the Enterprise and Government segment for the tech intensive ESDM sector. He retired on Aug 1'24 as the Director of Government Affairs at Applied Materials India. At Applied Materials, Ashwini handled government affairs which covered the public policy, programs, and market development initiatives relating to high-tech electronics including semiconductors, display, electronics and solar

Dr Ashwini Aggarwal is currently Professor of Practice at Manav Rachna International Institute for Research Studies at Faridabad/Delhi NCR, an IEEE Senior Member, Founder Chair of the Delhi NCR Chapter of IEEE EPS (semiconductor packaging) & a Fellow of the Institute of Electronics and Telecom Engineers.

Ashwini is an industry veteran with 40+ years of experience including 18 years in Hewlett-Packard in several important and developmental roles. He has also worked with Omnicom Media Group, in their group company, CPM India, as Vice-President of Strategic initiatives. As Chairperson at IESA & ELCINA, he has handled a range of advocacy and ESDM industry development initiatives.

He is a B.Sc. (Hons) /M.Sc. in Physics and Electronics with distinction from St. Stephens College, MTech Electronics &Communications (VLSI & Semiconductors) and an MBA from FMS, University of Delhi. He earned his PhD from Aligarh Muslim University for his seminal work on rooftop solar markets in India.

Mr. Bhaskaran Ravi is the India Country Manager and Senior Director of Operations at AT&S India Pvt. Ltd. A native of Bengaluru, he brings over 15 years of experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, with expertise in advanced manufacturing and global operations.

He has previously held key leadership roles at Micron Technology and SanDisk Corporation, contributing to large-scale manufacturing operations and strategic initiatives. His career spans India, Malaysia and China, where he has worked with diverse global teams and led operational programs.

Bhaskaran has also played an important role in leading greenfield manufacturing setups in Malaysia and India, focusing on building strong teams and driving operational excellence. He is passionate about fostering innovation and supporting the growth of advanced manufacturing in India.

He is a proud father of two and enjoys mentoring young professionals.

Commodore Vinay Venkataram is an Electrical Officer in the Indian Navy with over 30 years of service which includes eight years at sea on frontline warships and three years with the elite Marine Commando Force. He is a Nao Sena Medal Gallantry awardee for a counter-insurgency operation in Kashmir.

Currently serving at the Naval Headquarters in Delhi, he holds an M.Tech. in Microelectronics from BITS Pilani and is pursuing a Ph.D. in MEMS Inertial Sensors. He along with his team of BITS Pilani were winners in consecutive INUP Hackathons organized by IIT Bombay in 2024 and IISc Bengaluru in 2025, for their MEMS-based IMU and Vibrating Ring Gyro. The MEMS VRG has since been fabricated and characterized at CeNSE, IISc.

Beyond his profession, he is an avid swimmer and musician. He regularly participates in open-water swims of up to 4 kilometres and plays the saxophone, guitar, and flute.

Deepak Agarwal, an integral part of AMD for over 20 years, embodies a deep-rooted passion for semiconductor engineering and an unwavering commitment to technological advancement. His journey began with a Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai, where his fascination with computer architecture took root. Subsequently, he pursued his Master's in Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland, graduating in 2002 amidst the evolving landscape of technological innovation.

Joining AMD Austin campus in 2002 marked the inception of a career characterized by dedication and growth. Initially drawn to performance modeling, Deepak's trajectory shifted towards verification, where he found himself immersed in the intricate process of dissecting and refining designs to ensure flawless execution. As AMD burgeoned into a global force, Deepak's expertise became instrumental in shaping the company's trajectory, particularly with the establishment of AMD's India Center in 2005.

In his role as a seasoned leader, Deepak embraced the responsibility of nurturing talent and fostering innovation. From guiding new hires to spearheading critical projects, his journey exemplifies a commitment to excellence and continuous learning. Notably, his leadership role expanded to encompass the verification of CPUs, a pivotal component in AMD's technological landscape.

The evolution of AMD's projects mirrored Deepak's own professional growth. From core verification to server associate roles, he navigated diverse challenges with resilience and strategic acumen. His tenure witnessed the transformation of AMD's methodologies, marked by the advent of innovative IPs and the relentless pursuit of efficiency and performance.

In 2020, Deepak assumed the mandate of Bangalore site leadership, steering AMD's endeavors with vision and foresight. His leadership extends beyond technical domains, encompassing initiatives in artificial intelligence and core complex die delivery. By orchestrating collaborative efforts, championing cutting-edge solutions and being part of AMD talent committee, he remains at the forefront of AMD's technological prowess.

Beyond the realm of semiconductor engineering, Deepak finds solace in family, cricket, and cinema. His three children epitomize his priorities, underscoring the significance of work-life balance amidst professional pursuits. With a profound appreciation for teamwork and expertise, Deepak embodies the essence of leadership, empowering others, driving innovation, and charting a course towards continued success.

Dr. Davidson Pyngrope is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nanotechnology at North-Eastern Hill University with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Nanotechnology, an M.Tech in Applied Nanotechnology, and a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering. His areas of specialization include nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, nanocomposites, photoluminescence, and rare-earth-doped nanophosphors.

Presently, he and his scholars are working on heavy metal detection sensors, MOF applications, materials for piezoelectricity and biochemical sensors.

Dr. B. Leena is a distinguished academician and semiconductor researcher currently serving as Associate Dean (Research & Industry Collaborations) at KGiSL Institute of Technology, Coimbatore and as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Rajagiri School of Engineering, & Technology, Cochin. She was shortlisted among 25 candidates across India under the prestigious Visvesvaraya Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, under the India Semiconductor Mission.

She is actively involved in advanced semiconductor fabrication initiatives and achieved national recognition through her design titled “GEMM Based MAC Core for CNN Acceleration,” shortlisted for fabrication at Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) under the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme supported by MeitY.

Dr. Leena possesses expertise in Cadence, Synopsys, Vivado, Vitis HLS, FPGA-SoC platforms, and AI/ML implementation for embedded systems. She is also contributing to India’s semiconductor ecosystem through national collaborations, including the prestigious SEMulator3D Program with Indian Institute of Science and Lam Research funded by the Indian Semiconductor Mission and MeitY.

Rajesh Sathiyanarayanan is currently a Director at Tokyo Electron. He has been working on design and optimization of semiconductor device, process and equipment using HPC simulations for the past 15 years. He has multiple publications and patents in these areas and has a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Maryland - College Park.

Dr. Saravanan S is a distinguished electronics professional with over 25 years of experience in the field of professional electronics. He began his career in 2001, joining Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) as a Member of the Research Staff at the Central Research Laboratory, following the successful completion of his post-graduation from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.

His research expertise spans a broad and impactful spectrum, including low-power embedded platform development, smart handheld devices, porting of embedded operating systems, and the design of System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures. He currently heads the SoC Design Centre at the Product Development and Innovation Centre (PDIC), BEL, Bangalore a testament to his technical expertise and vision in cutting-edge electronics research. In 2025, Dr. Saravanan earned his Doctorate from M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, with his research focused on the domain of OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) systems.

Throughout his illustrious career, he has been recognized with several prestigious accolades, including the Raksha Mantri's Award, BEL R&D Excellence Awards, and the BEL Key Contributor Award. He also holds 6 Indian Patents to his credit, reflecting his significant and sustained contributions to innovation in electronics and embedded systems.

Dr. Shyam Raghunathan earned his Bachelor's degree (2004) from BITS Pilani, India, and his Master's (2006) and Ph.D. (2010) degrees from Stanford University, USA, all in Electrical Engineering. He began his professional career at Intel Corporation in California in 2010, where he worked on the joint development of NAND Flash technology with Micron. In 2018, Dr. Raghunathan joined Micron's Technology Development team in Singapore and now leads the global NAND device engineering team as Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) across sites in Singapore, Hyderabad, and Boise. His work includes device and design innovation to enhance NAND Flash memory performance and reliability across ten generations of NAND Flash.

In August 2025, Dr. Raghunathan also became Head of the Micron India Research Center (MIRC), with a charter to drive fundamental pathfinding and advanced RCD in India. He has presented at and served on committees for several conferences, including the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), and holds numerous patents in NAND device design and reliability. He is currently an Editor of the journal IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices.

Dr. Sourav Sarkar is currently serving as the Director and Professor at the School of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, Jadavpur University. His research group is engaged in funded projects focused on the synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of nano and quantum materials, with applications in advanced sensor development.

In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. Sarkar is the Co-founder and Mentor of Sense-XT Innovations Pvt. Ltd., a Startup established with two of his PhD scholars. Sense-XT was among few Startups selected by QMet Tech–IIT Bombay and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to receive funding exceeding ₹2 crores under the prestigious National Quantum Mission (NQM) . The company is pioneering the development of AI-enabled nano/quantum biosensors, with a particular emphasis on electrochemical and quantum-based platforms for the detection of dengue and other viral pathogens.

Dr. Suraj Rengarajan is the Managing Director and Principal Technologist at Applied Materials India, Bangalore. In this role he drives strategic engagement between Applied Materials India and external technology ecosystems, including universities, research institutions, the start-up eco-system and industry forums. He serves as a key spokesperson for Applied Materials in technology-related events and manage programs that foster innovation, collaboration, and talent development.

Suraj started his career at Applied Materials, Santa Clara in 1997, where he held different roles ranging from process engineering, technology, program management, and product marketing for thin film deposition and metallization for interconnects silicides and novel memories.

He moved to India in 2007 to head the SunFab group for Applied Materials in India. Later he headed the engineering group for dielectric deposition. As the India CTO, he worked on materials engineering driven inflections to develop and commercialize new technologies. As SPG India head he drove SPG strategic objectives in India, planning and growing a customer focused organization, building local leadership talent, enabling collaboration across India & Asia region, and strengthening university and ecosystem partnerships.

Suraj holds a B. Tech from IIT Madras in Metallurgical Engineering and earned his M.S and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in Materials Science. Suraj holds over 15 US patents and has more than 20 publications.

Dr. S Suresh Kumar is the Head Asian Technical Task Force at Evatec overseeing regional customer engineering and advanced process deployment throughout Asia. Holding a PhD in Plasma Physics from Nanyang Technological University Singapore, he brings nearly three decades of semiconductor packaging, manufacturing, and materials expertise. Over his career, he has successfully managed global operations, led major platform transfers for clients, and established engineering organizations across Asia, North America and Europe.

Dr Vasu Pulijala did his PhD from IIIT Hyderabad. And during PhD he utilized the facilities at CeNSE for fabrication and characterization under INUP. After PhD he worked at VNIT Nagpur as a faculty for 10 years. Now he is working at Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited in the R&D division.

Mombasawala Mohmedsaeed is Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Keysight Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. Leading technology segments including wireless and wireline communications, AI infrastructure, network security, memory & peripherals as well as automotive & energy. Mombasawala has 36 years of experience in various technology domains, including 5G/6G, RF, AI, Network Fabric, Security, Optical Communications, Quantum Engineering, Automotive electronics, and Network Operations.

Mombasawala earned his bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from SVNIT- Surat. He also holds Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Marketing).

Mombasawala's proficiency in English and Hindi language communication coupled with his immense knowledge on Science, Engineering and General Trends makes him a strong orator and interface to external world for Keysight. Mombasawala has strong strategic thinking, is visionary and is a man of integrity. He is very adaptive and strong team worker. He is also known for perfect execution of complex projects in Industry. Mombasawala has an excellent skill on handling multiple tasks at the same time.

Mombasawala's hobbies include reading, listening to music and watching science fiction movies.

Mombasawala can be reached at mohd_saeed@keysight.com or on mobile at +91-98100-90827

Pankaj Raina is Managing Director at Zephyr Peacock India, an early-growth investment firm focused on backing scalable businesses across advanced manufacturing, supply chains, financial services, and emerging technology sectors. He is a member of the firm's Investment Committee and has over 15 years of experience in investing, corporate finance, and strategic advisory.

Pankaj has led investments across semiconductor manufacturing, battery recycling, advanced materials, industrial technology, and other deep-tech sectors. He works closely with founders and management teams on scaling businesses, governance, value creation, and capital raising.

Rajeev Jyoti joined ISRO in 1987 & has 37 years of working experience in space sector. He worked as Associate Director of Space Applications Centre, ISRO Ahmedabad. Currently he is working on the development of Space ecosystem for nurturing the space startup and industry.

During his 35 years of illustrious engineering and research career at Space Applications Centre, SAC, ISRO, Ahmedabad, he designed and developed indigenous microwave payload technologies and state-of-art space antenna systems for various ISRO satellites. He has 14 patents and more than 170 papers to his credits. His major accomplishments include the development of India’s first constellation of 3 RADAR Imaging X band satellites (RISAT2B) for disaster applications. Other significant contributions are RADAR Imaging Satellite (RISAT1 & 1A), NASA-ISRO SAR, RADAR Altimeters for Chandrayaan 2 planetary mission and Ku band Scatterometers for ISRO programs. He developed several antenna systems and payload technologies for more than 25 communication and Navigation satellites. His major portfolio includes working as Group Director, Deputy Director at SAC. He has contributed significantly to the design, analysis and development of numerous state-of-art antennas technologies namely gridded antennas, multiple beam antennas, Reflect-array, Corrugated feeds and phased array antennas for communication (INSAT/GSAT), Microwave Remote Sensing (RISAT) and Indian Navigation (IRNSS) satellites. He was on deputation as United Nation Long term fellow for 18 months in ESTEC, European Space Agency (ESA), The Netherlands. He is the recipient of IEEE WAMS2023 Lifetime Achievement award (2023), IETE Raj Mitra award (2008), IETE Indian council Outstanding Industry award (2020), IEE ISRO performance excellence award (2015), Individual Merit (2012) & five times Team Leadership awards for his contribution in Antennas development for ISRO space programs. He was also awarded ISRO Team member award-2012 for RISAT 1 Payload Design, Realisation and data Products for the year 2012. He is a Fellow Member of IETE, Life member ASI, Senior Member-IEEE and Founder Chair of the IEEE AP/MTT, Gujarat Chapter. Currently he is serving as Member of IEEE APS industry Initiative Committee, IEEE MTTs Education Committee, IEEE MTTs Aerospace Technical Committee. Presently he is also serving as the Vice President of ISSE-Ahmedabad Chapter, Chairman of Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS) Ahmedabad Chapter. He is an Associate Editor of IEEE APS Magazine and IETE journal.

Dr. Ravi Bhatkal serves as Vice President, Strategy, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, and Director of the India entities of Element Solutions Inc. Previously, he served as Managing Director, MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions India Private Limited, a unit of Element Solutions Inc., an NYSE listed $2.5 billion specialty materials and chemicals company.

Dr. Bhatkal serves as Vice Chairman and Member of the Global Board of Directors of iNEMI, the global electronics industry consortium with over 85 global electronics systems, sub-systems, components, PCB and materials manufacturers with cumulative member revenues in excess of $750 billion, as well as universities and research institutes. Dr. Bhatkal serves as member of the Electronics Manufacturing Committee of American Chamber of Commerce, India, and serves as a Research Advisory Board Member at the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bengaluru. He also serves as an Industry Advisory Board Member at the Center for Advanced Electronics Manufacturing and Skills Development at IIT Madras and as an Industry Advisory Board Member at the CoE in Silicon Photonics (CPPICS) at IIT Madras. He also served as National Executive Board member and Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Chapter of American Chamber of Commerce, India.

Dr. Bhatkal also teaches a course titled “Fundamentals of Semiconductor Packaging Materials” as part of the BITS Pilani CREST Professional Development Course on “Introduction to Device and System Packaging”. He has also served as a guest lecturer at IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur and CMTI on the same topic.

Previously, Dr. Bhatkal served as VP, Energy Technologies, at Alpha Assembly Solutions, an Element Solutions Inc. Business, where he built and scaled a new business in the Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency value chains. Dr. Bhatkal also served as VP and GM of the global Engineered Products business at Alpha and led Global Strategic OEM Marketing, Strategic Planning, and the corporate New Business Development initiatives at Cookson Electronics (Alent), a global >$1 billion specialty materials company.

Dr. Bhatkal has previously served on the Industrial Advisory Board of the Lighting Enabled Systems and Applications NSF Engineering Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, USA, and the Technology Commercialization Advisory Board for Physical Sciences at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. Dr. Bhatkal's early experience includes roles in R&D in India, and management consulting, as well building an advanced materials start-up, in the USA.

Dr. Bhatkal earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering and M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA, an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Vanderbilt University, USA, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Pune, India, where he won the Savley Gold Medal. He is widely published, a frequent speaker at conferences and is a co-inventor on ten patents.

Sarin Sundar, the Chief Technology Officer (Equipment & R&D) at the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), is a manufacturing engineer, materials scientist with over 31 years of distinguished experience across advanced manufacturing, semiconductor technology, and industrial R&D. Over a 16-year tenure at Applied Materials (AMAT) spanning India, Germany, and the US within the Corporate CTO, Web and Solar business unit, he drove the development of manufacturing process technologies from concept to High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) equipment, mastering nm^2 to km^2 scale processes—ranging from 200mm/300mm wafer platforms to Gen 8.5 glass and Roll-to-Roll (R2R) web systems—across PVD, ALD, CVD, and laser-based applications. His extensive background also includes serving as a Scientist at ARCI for over a decade in high-power laser materials processing, alongside his previous roles as CTO of manufacturing industries and as a Professor of Practice at SRM IST Kattankulathur, where he championed national semiconductor workforce development.

Sharat Kaul is a senior leader in semiconductor design and advanced electronics manufacturing, with over 30 years of global experience spanning Texas Instruments, Synopsys, and multiple entrepreneurial and national ecosystem roles. He specializes in building high-reliability, strategically resilient manufacturing frameworks, with deep expertise in India's electronics, packaging, and semiconductor localization strategy.

As Executive Director at Krypton Solutions India, Sharat leads one of India's most advanced EMS operations, delivering low-volume, high-mix PCBA services for global leaders in defense, aerospace, semiconductors, and medical electronics. Krypton supports classified, mission-critical applications, operating at the highest global standards for quality, traceability, and compliance.

Previously, as VP of Strategy, Innovation & Execution at IESA, he helped shape India's semiconductor policy framework—including early stakeholder engagement.

Today, he remains a trusted advisor to government missions and industry on localization, fab-readiness, OSAT enablement, and high-performance computing (HPC) strategy. At INEMI, Sharat drives global growth, strategic partnerships, and member value as the India Representative, leveraging his deep industry insight and cross-border experience.

Sharat holds degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas and MBA from the Cox School of Business, SMU. He currently advises global semiconductor firms, Indian industrial leaders, and government agencies on advanced manufacturing, strategic partnerships, and India’s emerging semiconductor landscape.

Professional : 3M India - R&D Manager, Application Engineering for Display and Electronics Product Platform, which is part of 3M Transportation and Electronics Business Group. Currently leading display applications portfolio for automotive and consumer electronics segments at 3M India. Working with display materials for over 8 years. Prior experience includes global consulting and industrial R&D roles with PreScouter and Saint Gobain, supporting international clients and cross functional teams

Education : PhD - Ceramic Engineering (Display Luminescent Materials), NIT Rourkela Bachelors - Biomedical Engineering

Core Expertise : Optical films and display stacks, Material Characterization and Performance Optimization, Technology Scouting, Metamaterials, Polymer Hybrid Composites, Ceramic Phosphor Nanomaterials, AI assisted webapp development, Python Programming

Education:
• B.E. (Metallurgy) Visvesvaraya Regional Engineering College (Now VNIT), Nagpur, India
• M.E. (Metallurgy) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
• Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, USA

Research Interests:
• Growth of thin films and nanostructures
• In-situ stress-defect measurement and control
• Microstructure-electronic property correlations
• GaN, oxides and 2-D materials

Education:
• Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, 2011, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA.
• B. Tech (Electrical Engineering), 2005, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India.

Research Interests:
• High-efficiency perovskite thin-film solar cells
• Integration of semiconducting oxides to silicon, forming oxide/silicon heterojunction devices
• Functional oxide devices for applications such as photovoltaics, sensing, and memory
• Integration of solar cell on novel substrates such as steel

Research Area:
Thin-film solar cells, IR photodetectors, thin-film transistors, atomic layer deposition, pulse laser deposition, large-area printable electronics, and advanced optoelectronic characterization

Vijay A. Ramanujan is the CEO of the Foundation for Quantum Computing Innovation (FQCI) T-Hub based at the IISC, Bengaluru, operating under India's National Quantum Mission (NQM) led by the Department of Science & Technology (DST). Responsible for building and enabling India’s quantum computing ecosystem, with a focus on developing scalable, indigenous quantum technologies and fostering a world-class innovation ecosystem spanning research, applications, startups, and talent development in quantum science and engineering. To accelerate India's journey from laboratory innovation to deployed quantum technologies by bridging government, academia, startups, enterprises, and international collaborators.

Seasoned business leader with nearly three decades of experience in digital technologies and large-scale transformation across global markets - US, UK, India, and APAC. Has led high-impact transformation programs across multiple sectors such as Manufacturing, BFSI, Pharma, Utilities, and Govt. Work spans emerging and strategic technology domains - quantum computing, Industry 4.0, electronics and semiconductors, IoT, cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity, while building and scaling global delivery and innovation ecosystems. A trusted advisor to enterprises and public sector leaders, Vijay combines deep engineering and IT services expertise with hands-on leadership in strategy, operations, and growth execution. His experience includes CXO and stakeholder engagement, go-to-market strategy, global market expansion, business model innovation, startup mentorship, and risk and compliance management.

Dr. Suvidyakumar Vinod Homkar is the Lead - Metrology Engineering at Applied Materials India, Bangalore, where he leads metrology strategy and operations across India, spanning the Bangalore and Mumbai labs, along with active engagement across the external academic and research ecosystem. He leads teams responsible for the deployment, qualification, and optimization of advanced metrology platforms that enable semiconductor R&D, process control, and high-performance lab infrastructure.

Prior to his current role, Suvidyakumar worked within the imec ecosystem in Europe, contributing to advanced semiconductor materials research aligned with leading-edge technology roadmaps. His experience spans materials integration, defect inspection, thin film metrology, and advanced characterization, with a strong focus on developing robust measurement methodologies, improving detection sensitivity and accuracy limits, and enabling process-relevant metrology solutions for advanced technology nodes.

He brings deep expertise across thin film deposition, structural and electrical characterization, semiconductor process integration, and statistical process control, along with hands-on experience in metrology-driven process development and materials engineering.

Suvidyakumar holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Strasbourg, France, and completed his BS–MS from IISER Pune. He holds 6 granted US patents and has authored more than 10 publications in advanced semiconductor technologies and materials science.

Dr. Rajeev Gautam is Senior Corporate Officer, HORIBA Ltd., Japan, and President of HORIBA India, leading operations across India & SAARC. He holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and an M.Sc. in Biosciences from IIT Roorkee.

With over three decades of leadership experience, he has driven growth and innovation across global organizations, including HORIBA, Cadila, Ranbaxy, and Bremer Pharma.

At HORIBA, he has expanded the Energy & Environment, Bio & Healthcare and Materials & Semiconductor businesses in India, with a focus on localization, sustainability, and people-first leadership, in line with the Make in India vision. Under his vision, HORIBA began manufacturing and calibrating Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs) at the HORIBA India Technical Center, Pune. MFCs are vital to semiconductor fabrication, strengthening India's semiconductor ecosystem.

A strong advocate of industry-academia partnership, Dr. Gautam envisioned establishment of HORIBA India Technical Centres at IISc Bangalore and IIT Delhi. These centres foster joint research and skill development with leading academic institutions. He also brings a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence and digital innovation, areas he sees shaping the next phase of semiconductor and analytical technology.

He is a member of CII, FICCI, and ASSOCHAM, and has been honoured with several prestigious recognitions, including the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee Distinguished Alumnus Award 2024, recognizing his outstanding contributions to industry and leadership.

He champions CSR initiatives supporting education, with the prime program being the HORIBA Talent Hunt Scholarship for engineering/research students from economically weaker section of the society. He also supports empowerment programs for underprivileged communities.

Mr. Srinivasan Raviprasad, currently based in Bangalore, brings over 40+ years of diverse experience in academia, scientific instrumentation and leadership. After completing his postgraduation in Physics with Special Electronics in 1985, he began his career as a Physics lecturer at a government college in Guntakal.

In 1986, he transitioned into the scientific instrumentation industry, joining Labindia and later Blue Star Ltd. in 1988. Over nearly three decades at Blue Star, he specialized in high-end sophisticated analytical instruments, optical and electron microscope imaging technologies, playing a pivotal role as a trainer and mentor. His leadership and contributions were recognized through his nomination to the prestigious Management Development Program (MDP) at IIM Ahmedabad.

In 2016, he joined Park Systems Corp., a South Korea-based multinational, as Country Manager India, who are known in providing the Atomic Force Microscopes for Semiconductor Research and Industry . Following a brief sabbatical during the COVID-19 period, he resumed with Park Systems India as India Director. He was instrumental in establishing the Park Nano Science Lab at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore in 2018.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Mr. Raviprasad serves as an honorary board member of the Central Research Instrumentation Facility (CRIF) at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning.

A passionate Carnatic flautist, he had the rare privilege of learning under Padma Bhushan Dr. Lalgudi Jayaraman for over a decade. Today, he continues to share his musical knowledge by teaching select students online in his spare time.

Chinnu Senthilkumar Managing Partner at Exfinity Ventures brings over two decades of hands-on leadership experience across global semiconductor and advanced technology ecosystems.

At Exfinity Venture Partners for over a decade, Chinnu has led and championed 15+ investments across frontier/Deep technology sectors—including Pixis, Kinara.ai(AI Semiconductor), Maieutic(Agentic AI for Analog/Mixed signal Chip Design), Chara(Rare earth free electric motors), and Ati Motors(Robotics)—playing a critical role in multiple seed-to-exit journeys. In several portfolio companies, his involvement has extended far beyond capital, contributing deeply to product strategy, market expansion, and organisational development, often in a co-founder-like capacity.

Before joining Exfinity Venture Partners as one of its founding Partners, Chinnu held senior technical executive roles at top-tier semiconductor companies including SanDisk (now Western Digital), Intel, and Texas Instruments, across both the US and India. As Country Head at SanDisk, he played a pivotal role in building and scaling the company’s India GCC, driving R&D, Sales & Marketing, and strategic IT partnerships with firms such as Wipro and HCL.

Recognised nationally for his technical expertise, Chinnu serves as an Investment Committee Member and Expert Committee Member for the Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, part of the Government of India’s flagship $10 billion PLI initiative for semiconductors. An innovator from early on, he received the National Technology Award from the President of India during his college years and holds nine US patents spanning semiconductor design and hardware systems.

Chinnu holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah and a B.Tech in Electronics from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University.

Shivkumar has been appointed by Hon'ble PM of India as CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). He was previously CTO, Energy Industry, Asia at Microsoft. Previously he was Executive General Manager of Growth Offerings at GE Power Conversion responsible for new Line of Business development in e-Mobility, Commercial & Industrial Solar and digital/AI innovations. Earlier he was at IBM Research - India, and the Chief Scientist of IBM Research - Australia. Before IBM, he was a tenured Full Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, USA. Shiv has degrees from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (B.Tech, CS), Ohio State University (MS, PhD) and RPI (Executive MBA). Shiv is a Distinguished Alumnus Awardee of IIT Madras (2021, recognizing 0.3% of IITM's alumni over the years) & Ohio State University (2021), Fellow of the IEEE (2010), Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering (2015), ACM Distinguished Scientist (2010), Microsoft Gold Club (2024), MIT Technology Review TR100 young innovator (1999)

Arun Prabha is a Business Development Manager at Carl Zeiss, where he leads semiconductor business development across the Asia-Pacific market. He specializes in high-precision characterization and failure analysis instrumentation, Such as Electron and X-Ray Microscopes with applications across advanced logic, memory, advanced packaging, and power semiconductors.

With extensive on-the-ground experience across APAC's most dynamic semiconductor ecosystems, Arun partners with fabs, OSATs, and research institutions to solve critical yield and process challenges — from TEM lamella preparation and delayering workflows to nanoprobing and 3D tomography.

Prior to joining ZEISS, Arun worked in Semiconductor Failure Analysis at Micron, Singapore. Supporting the failure analysis, Characterization, and yield enhancement of 2D, & 3D NAND memory devices.

Arun holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering and a Diploma in Micro and Nanotechnology, providing him with a strong technical foundation that underpins his work at the intersection of semiconductor physics, nanoscale imaging, and failure analysis.

Sridhar Srinivasan is the CEO of GEECI, the Gallium Nitride Fab located within CeNSE at IISc. Sridhar has over 20 years of experience in semiconductor research and technology management. He has held various technocommercial leadership roles cross organizations such as GE Research and Gartner and currently leads GEECI's foundry and incubator business operations. Sridhar holds a PhD in Materials Science from Arizona State University.

Mr. Prasad Madhavabhotla is Director of Engineering – Display and Flexible Technology group based in Applied Materials Bangalore, India.

With over 29 years of experience in R&D and new product development across power transmission, automation, robotics, and display fab equipment, Prasad Madhavabhotla has held diverse roles in India and Germany, including simulation engineering, program management, reliability engineering, new product development, supplier development, and engineering leadership.

Since joining Applied Materials in 2007, Prasad Madhavabhotla has established and led the Display and Flexible Technology Engineering group in India. Currently, Prasad Madhavabhotla leads the Display OLED Reliability and Engineering group in India.

Prasad Madhavabhotla holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s degree in automation and robotic engineering, and a postgraduate diploma in project and operations management. Prasad Madhavabhotla also serves as Secretary of the SID-India Chapter and is a member of its Executive Committee.

Dr. Suresha S. J. is the Chief Operating Officer of the Micro and Nano Characterization Facility (MNCF) at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), Indian Institute of Science (IISc). He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from IISc and has over two decades of experience in materials characterization, nanotechnology, research management, and technology development. His professional journey includes postdoctoral research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Johns Hopkins University, as well as industrial experience with GE Power. At MNCF, he oversees advanced characterization facilities, supports academic and industrial research, and contributes to innovation in semiconductors, nanoscience, and advanced materials.