Our Advisory Board
World-class researchers, public health experts, and environmentalists providing strategic direction to IKC trust initiatives.
Guided by Global Experience
Evaluating programs, conducting periodic project audits, and ensuring alignment with international social development standards.
Prof. Bimal Krishna Banik
Professor Bimal Krishna Banik is a Professor of the Deanship of Research Development at the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia. He was the First President’s Endowed Professor in Science & Engineering and Tenured Full Professor in Chemistry, University of Texas. He was also the Vice-President of Research, Community Health Systems of Texas. Dr. Banik received $7.25 million research grants from the USA NIH, USA NCI and Texas Private Organizations. Importantly, he has more than 760 publications, 31 books and 545 abstracts. He has mentored approximately 300 students, 27 postdoctoral fellows/research scientists and 32 university/college faculties. Professor Banik has advised two students’ organizations. Moreover, he is the Founder and Chief Editor of several research journals. Due to his outstanding contributions, he has received two dozens of USA national and International Awards on teaching, research, mentoring, academic service and overall recognitions.
Dr Mohd Amin Mir
Dr.Mohd Amin Mir is an Assistant Research Professor at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia, with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Uttarakhand Technical University. He has made significant contributions to chemical and biomedical research, with over 150 publications focusing on bioactive compounds for anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and therapeutic applications. A highly active researcher and academic leader, he serves on the editorial boards of 30+ international journals and has delivered more than 70 keynote lectures worldwide. He has also played a major role in academic mentoring, guiding over 175 postgraduate students and contributing to more than 50 international conferences as an organizer. Dr. M. Amin Mir got Young Scientist Award, Chemical Sciences, Aufau International Award 2016. Best Researcher Award in 92nd International Research Awards on Engineering, Science & Technology, Pondicherry, India organized by IOSRD. Young Researcher in Pharmaceutical Chemistry under the Allied Health Sciences Discipline. Venus International Healthcare Awards - VIHA 2018. InSc Young Achiever Award 2019, by Institute of Scholars, InSc Awards: An ISO 9001:2015 certified Institute by International Accurate Certification, Accredited by UBSL. Outstanding Scientist Award 2020, by VDGOOD Professional Association, on Engineering, Science and Medicine, at Channi, India. He is an Editorial Board member of more than 30 Journals, and reviewer board member of 10 international Journals. He is an International Editorial Advisory Board member (Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry) at Cambridge Scholars Publishing (UK).
Dr.Kim Andrews
Dr.Kim Andrews, PhD, MHA, is an academic scientist and assistant professor of chemistry at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in Saudi Arabia. She brings a background in chemistry, sustainability, and applied research, with experience across both academic and industrial environments Her work spans teaching, curriculum development, and research focused on connecting scientific principles to real-world applications. In industry, she has held leadership roles at BASF and Eli Lilly, where she contributed to process development, formulation, and manufacturing operations and supported technical decision-making across research and production teams, including work involving technology transfer and intellectual property. Dr. Andrews has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and applied research initiatives across academic and industry settings. She is a former Innovation Realization Laboratory (NSF) Fellow and Alfred P. Sloan Fellow, reflecting her early work in interdisciplinary research and innovation. Her current interests are centered on the application of chemistry and sustainability in healthcare and global health settings, with a growing focus on translational approaches that connect science, diagnostics, and patient-centered outcomes
Prof Galal Elgemeie
Professor Galal Elgemeie is the author of over 300 Scientific International papers on Medicinal Chemistry. He was awarded the Ph.D degree in 1982 and the degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) in 2004. He was an international elected member of the Scientific Board of the International Basic Sciences Programme (IBSP), UNESCO, in France. He was a postdoctoral fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany, the Fulbright in USA, the British Council in England, and then the German Research Foundation (DFG) in Germany. He supervised several cooperation projects with the European Community under the TEMUPS programme, Prof. Elgemeie was nominated as one of the leading scientists of the COMSTECH in the year 2009 Report.Prof. Elgemeie's research activities have received many awards including The African Union Scientific Award “Continental Scientific Award” in Science and Technology, The ISESCO Scientific Award and The highest Egypt State Honor Award “NILE”, among many others.
Prof K.S.Jagannatha Rao
Professor K. S. Jagannatha Rao (PhD; Fellow of FNASc, FRSC (UK), FRSB (UK), FTWAS, among others) is the Pro-Chancellor of Koneru Lakshmaiah Deemed to be University, Vijayawada, India. He holds several international roles, including Associate Vice Chair of the Global Listeners Association (USA), Advisor to institutions in the USA, Dubai, and India, and Adjunct Faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. He is also associated with Harvard Medical School and Harvard University alumni networks. He previously served as Executive Director of INDICASAT-AIP and Senior Advisor to the National Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation, Panama (2010–2014), contributing significantly to building research infrastructure and advancing Panama’s global scientific presence. Earlier, he was Scientist F at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, India.Prof. Rao has guided 20 Ph.D. scholars and over 250 students and serves as an advisor to more than 25 universities worldwide. He is actively engaged in science diplomacy, promoting the integration of science with society and advocating the linkage of Indian Knowledge Systems with modern science.
Prof (Dr.) Rajiv Ganguly
Professor Rajiv Ganguly is a Senior Professor and Dean at the University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata. He is also the Director of the Centre of Excellence in Renewable Energy and the Centre of Excellence in Astronomical Studies at UEMK. He obtained his Ph.D. (Engineering) from Jadavpur University, where his research focused on the development of II–VI semiconducting films for sensor technology. With over 30 years of extensive academic experience, along with industry exposure as Vice President (Western India Operations), Prof. Ganguly has made significant contributions to teaching, research, and academic leadership. He actively serves as a reviewer for reputed international journals and is a member of prestigious professional bodies including IEEE, SPIE, and OPTICA.His research interests include solar photovoltaic applications, wide bandgap semiconductors and contact fabrication, semiconductor device modeling, gamma ray detection technologies, solid state lighting, and radio astronomy. He has also successfully developed collaborative links with various foreign universities and has a large number of publications in reputed national and international journals and conferences, reflecting his continued contribution to advanced scientific research and global academic engagement.
Prof.(Dr.) Apurba Ratan Ghosh
Professor Dr. Apurba Ratan Ghosh is a distinguished environmental scientist and former Professor & Head at the University of Burdwan. With over 170 research publications, 9 books, and 20 funded projects, he has made significant contributions to environmental science and sustainability research. He has successfully supervised 25 Ph.D. and 15 M.Phil. scholars and continues to mentor advanced researchers. His excellence is recognized through prestigious honors such as the INSA Visiting Fellowship, TIFR Fellowship, and CWSS Gold Medal (2019).Dr. Ghosh has played a key role in academic leadership and policy, serving as Director of UGC-MMTTC and NAAC Peer Team Chair for over 15 years, contributing extensively to quality assurance in higher education. His global academic engagement and advisory roles across universities highlight his lasting impact on research, education, and institutional development.
Dr. Hari Shankar Biswas
Dr. Hari Shankar Biswas is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Surendranath College, Kolkata, with over 18 years of teaching and research experience. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Calcutta, with research conducted at the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics on hydrogenated diamond-like carbon (HDLC) thin films. His research focuses on nanomaterials, carbon-based thin films, biosensors, energy storage, and environmental remediation. He has published over 33 research papers and authored/edited 14 books and 25 book chapters.Dr. Biswas has held key academic roles, including Head of the Department and Principal Investigator of a UGC-funded project on heavy metal removal using functionalized carbon materials. He is actively involved in international conferences and is a member of professional bodies such as the Royal Society of Chemistry, Indian Chemical Society, and Indian Science Congress Association.
Dr. Devalina Ray
Dr. Devalina Ray has received her Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India. She has completed her postdoctoral research from University of Texas Medical Branch, USA; Hanyang University, South Korea and IIT Delhi, India. She is having several international publications and book chapters in ACS, RSC, Wiley, Springer, Elsevier etc.Dr. Ray has been awarded “Bentham Ambassador” from Bentham Sciences. She is the Fellow of Indian Chemical Society, affiliate member of Royal Society of Chemistry and a lifetime member of Chemical Research Society of India. She has received the best “Flash Presentation Award from ACS publications (ACS Omega) in an international conference (RTCS-OBC). She has also received “Outstanding Researcher in Chemistry award from VISTA 2022. She has received research grants from ANRF, UP CST and DRDO.
Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Kumar Maiti
Professor Dilip Kumar Maiti, FRSC is a distinguished chemist, educator, researcher, and academic leader whose contributions to science and higher education have earned him national and international recognition. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calcutta and served as the Vice-Chancellor of Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening academic and research initiatives. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), London, Prof. Maiti has built an illustrious career spanning more than three decades in teaching, research, mentorship, and academic administration. His research interests encompass organic synthesis, catalysis, materials chemistry, nanoscience, and interdisciplinary areas of chemical sciences, leading to significant advancements in these fields. He has published more than 200 research papers in reputed international journals, authored scholarly articles and book chapters, and successfully guided numerous Ph.D. scholars, postdoctoral fellows, and young researchers. As a principal investigator, he has led several research projects funded by premier national agencies and has actively fostered collaborations with leading institutions in India and abroad. Prof. Maiti has been invited to deliver keynote, plenary, and distinguished lectures at numerous national and international conferences, workshops, and academic forums, reflecting the high regard in which he is held by the global scientific community. His dedication to research excellence, innovation, and the promotion of quality higher education continues to inspire students, researchers, and academicians, making him one of the most respected figures in contemporary chemical sciences and academic leadership.
Prof. (Dr.) Swapan Kumar Pradhan
Professor Swapan Kumar Pradhan is a distinguished physicist, educator, and researcher renowned for his pioneering contributions to the field of materials science and nanotechnology. He served as a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Burdwan and has held several important academic and administrative positions, including Head of the Department of Physics. With a research career spanning more than three decades, Prof. Pradhan has made significant contributions to the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanocrystalline materials, advanced functional materials, and material characterization techniques. His research interests encompass nanomaterials, crystallography, X-ray diffraction, Rietveld refinement, phase transformation studies, and the investigation of optical, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of advanced materials. He has published more than 250 research papers in reputed international journals, which have received thousands of citations, reflecting the global impact of his work. Prof. Pradhan has successfully guided numerous doctoral scholars and research students and has collaborated with leading scientists and institutions in India and abroad. He has also served as a visiting professor and actively contributed to the advancement of scientific research through his participation in international conferences, workshops, and collaborative research programs. Widely respected for his academic excellence, mentorship, and dedication to scientific innovation, Prof. Pradhan continues to inspire researchers and students through his outstanding contributions to physics, materials science, and higher education.
Promoting Scientific & Grassroots Research
Our board coordinates partnerships with environmental bodies, research universities, and public health institutes.