Advisory Board

Sheetal Mehta

Senior Consultant – Marketing

Sheetal Mehta is an accomplished marketing strategist and business leader, currently serving as Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at Star Knowledge.

With over 15 years of experience driving growth for technology businesses, she specializes in building strong brand presence, expanding market reach, and creating impactful go-to-market strategies. Her work has been instrumental in positioning Star Knowledge as a trusted global provider of Microsoft Services, Cloud Solutions, and IT Consulting.

At Star Knowledge, Sheetal has focused on enabling business growth by connecting enterprises with expert remote engineering talent and managed IT solutions. Through innovative marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships, she has helped businesses worldwide optimize IT costs, scale quickly, and embrace digital transformation with confidence.

In addition to her corporate role, Sheetal actively supports the Hesdar Center, providing marketing guidance to strengthen its global outreach. Her efforts aim to amplify the organization’s mission of transforming education through technology by ensuring that its message reaches educators, institutions, and stakeholders around the world.

Known for her collaborative approach, Sheetal brings together her deep understanding of the technology landscape with a keen eye for market trends. Her ability to translate complex solutions into clear value propositions has made her a trusted advisor to both businesses and mission-driven organizations.

As a Senior Marketing Consultant dedicated to supporting Hesdar Center, Sheetal is committed to helping educational organizations transform India’s educational practices and approaches.

Anuj Mehta

Senior Consultant – Technology

Anuj Mehta is a seasoned technology leader with more than a decade of experience helping organizations leverage digital innovation for growth and impact. His expertise spans automation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, IT strategy, cybersecurity, mobile solutions, and digital transformation.

As Director of Technology and Strategic Alliances at Star Knowledge, Anuj has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s global presence. His leadership has helped establish Star Knowledge as a recognized provider of Microsoft Services and Cloud Migration solutions, with successful engagements across multiple geographies.

Additionally in the past, Anuj’s career includes impactful collaborations with mission-driven organizations. At the University of Illinois, Chicago and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Anuj helped develop augmented reality solutions that used gamification to improve rehabilitation practices and patient recovery, showcasing the practical benefits of emerging technologies.

Passionate about education, Anuj is also working with the Hesdar Center to reimagine teaching practices through technology. His focus is on equipping educators with innovative tools to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for a digital future.

Anuj holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Illinois, Chicago.

As a Senior Technical Consultant for Hesdar Center, Anuj combines deep technical expertise with a mission-driven approach, tailoring solutions that maximize resources, strengthen operations, and amplify impact.

Prof. Ranendra Narayan Saha

Chief Scientific Advisor, Biophore Group of Companies, Hyderabad Former Director, BITS Pilani Dubai

Renowned Innovator, Academician & Educational Administrator, widely recognized internationally as a passionate, innovative, and dedicated Teacher, Researcher and Educational Administrator, Professor Saha’s immense contribution of nearly 4 decades in the areas of STEM has been exemplary and worthy of admiration. He served BITS Pilani, an “Institute of Eminence” as recognized by GOI, for over 35 years in various capacities, including Director of International Dubai Campus; Vice Chancellor (Acting) of BITS Pilani and initiated many innovative approaches for Pharma research and Human knowledge development in STEM.

He has inspired and nurtured thousands of successful students creating ripples of impact in India and across the globe. He guided 32 doctoral students and 100+ graduate students with over 150 research publications and authored a book. He pioneered Novel Drug Delivery and Pharmacokinetics Research in BITS, Pilani and has over 15 granted/filed Patents to his credit. He has developed 3 Novel medicines for improved therapeutic efficacy and better patient compliance which were launched successfully in Inida by Pharma Majors. Dr. Saha is presently engaded as The Chief Scientific Advisor of Biophore Group of Companies, Hyderabad to further the Group’s vision of global impact. He is also visiting Professor to various institutes/universities in India and abroad. Professor Saha has received several awards, Chair Professorship and has been an ardent ambassador of STEM travelling to industries and universities worldwide. He wishes to further his legacy by inspiring school students in STEM and would love to work as innovators in industry and academia globally.

Dr. Sabitha M

Principal Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishva Vidyapeetham, (Deemed to be University), Kochi, Kerala

Dr. Sabitha M, Professor at Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kochi-682041, India is working in the area of novel drug delivery systems. She joined Amrita in 2000. She has more than 24 years of experience in teaching and more than 14 years of experience in research. She has over 40 Journal publications, 4 book chapters and 1 patent to her credit. She has completed many research projects funded by government agencies like Dept. of Science and Technology, Science Engineering Research Board and Coconut Development Board and has several publications in high impact international journals. For the last 12 years, she is Principal of Amrita School of Pharmacy, an institution that is ranked 10 among the pharmacy institutions in the country in 2023 by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Govt. of India.

During July-August 2010, she received one-month advanced training in the practice of clinical pharmacy at the University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy, United States. Dr. Sabitha’s current research focuses on nanocarrier based brain and corneal drug delivery and mucoadhesive delivery systems.

Dr. P. Jayasekhar

University of Findlay – USA

Dr. P. Jayasekhar is the former Dean, College of Pharmacy National University of Science & Technology, Muscat Sultanate of Oman, affiliated to West Virginia University, USA. His illustrious career started in 1982 as a Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Thiruvananthapuram under the Directorate of Medical Medication Education, and Government of Kerala in various academic positions.

He obtained B.Pharm from Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram and M.Pharm in Medicinal Chemistry from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur University, and Ph. D in Medicinal chemistry from the University of Kerala. He is an approved research guide of the University of Kerala and was nominated as Chairman, Board of Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the member of Faculty of Medicine of Universities of Calicut, Kerala, and Kannur. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Chemists, Kolkata (F.I.C) and served as inspector and expert committee member of PCI, AICTE, and NBA.

Dr. S.B. Bhise

Senior Consultant – Pune (Maharastra)

- He is an accomplished teacher, researcher and trainer with more than 40 years of experience
- D. Examiner in BITS, Pilani, University of Pune, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Mumbai
- University, RGUHS, Bangalore, KLE University, Belgaum, NMIMS, Mumba, The Tamilnadu Dr.
- G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Jadhavpur University, Kolkata, Maharaji Sayajirao
- University, Baroda etc.
- Expert committee member / chairman in UPSC, MPSC, AICTE Accreditation Committees.
- Expert committee member for inspections by AICTE, PCI & DTE.
- Delivered 100+ Guest lectures / Invited talks on various topics related to Pharmacy during
- various Symposium, Conferences, Workshops across various places.
- Expert reviewer in various peer reviewed journals of National & International repute.
- Received National Merit Scholarship of Government of India (1968 – 1974)

Dr. Chandrashekar

University of Findlay – USA

Academic Qualification – B.Pharm, M.Pharm [Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India]; MS, Ph.D [University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada]. Post-doctoral fellow – Madison, WI, USA

My commitment to this endeavor in improving pharmacy practice in India has been recognized by both my Alma Mater [BITS, Pilani] and Indian Pharmacist Association, as they have bestowed on me B.M.Mithal Memorial and M.L. Khorana Memorial award, respectively.

Vision Statement – Availability of novel therapeutic products for various treatments and aging global population has increased the need for pharmacists to play an ever-important role in patient care. The academic institutions in West have responded by modifying curriculum, increasing duration of education and awarding PharmD degrees -making it a requirement for pharmacy practice. Many developing nations, including India, have copied the six-year educational program, but it had made little impact on reality of pharmacy practice at the ground level. My vision will be to expand – what I have done during the past decade at my University by providing opportunities for Indian pharmacy students to visit and learn pharmacy practice for the 21st century, to the global arena, so patients all over the world can get benefitted from pharmacist’s knowledge and services.

Kalpesh V Mehta

Senior Consultant

- Kalpesh provides leadership, team building skills, inspiring vision & passion for customer satisfaction and is responsible for overall company performance & success.
- His expertise is grounded in software engineering and business process outsourcing that he has successfully delivered to customers for over 12 years.
- Kalpesh is recognized in the software industry for his design and development of an innovative analysis tool for sizing & calculating the cost and effort of migrating Lotus Notes to Share Point.
- Kalpesh established a cross-platform mobile development practice and created a structured methodology and tools to build applications for different mobile platforms with the same code base.
- The leading international & Indian organizations that have benefitted from his business & technical skills and experience include – Synopsis, SONY, Home Depot, Coca Cola and UAE.
- He is widely recognized for the successful design, development of start-up business venture software & products in the hospitality, communications, fashion and entertainment industries.
- Kalpesh earned BE in E&C from University of Mysuru & has been awarded the “Udyog Ratan” award by Institute of Economic Studies, New Delhi, India.

Dr. B.G. Nagavi

Founder CEO & Senior Consultant – Mysuru

Dr. Nagavi is Founder CEO & Senior Consultant of Higher education Skill Development and Research (HESDAR) Center, Mysuru, Karnataka since Sept. 2017.

Dr. Nagavi is Founder CEO & Senior Consultant of Higher education Skill Development and Research (HESDAR) Center, Mysuru, Karnataka since Sept. 2017.
From Jan 2007 to Aug. 2017 (11 years), Dr. Nagavi was working as Professor and founding Dean, RAK College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, RAK, UAE. Arranged for site visit for CAA, equivalent to NBA/NAAC where American experts review the college & give feedback Established JSS community Pharmacy in 2003 in Mysuru and developed academic based comprehensive Community pharmacy program. Served for 22 years from 1985 ti 2007 as Principal JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru.
Guided 40 PG’s and 05 Ph.D.’s.
Member of Board Directors of Asian Association of schools of pharmacy (2005-2007). He was also ExCom member (2005-2007) of Academic Section of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).
Vice president of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) from 2000 to 2006.
Editor of Indian Journal of Pharmacy Education and Research (IJPER) from 1997 to 2007.
About 70 national and 13 international publications Addressed around 20 international and more than 125 national level conferences and meetings and travelled around the globe.
Recipient of Distinguished Teacher Award of Assoc. of Pharm Teachers of India (APTI) in 1998 and has a Patent and Trade mark registration to his credit.

About HESDARC

Dr. Sekar

Dr. Amad

Dr. Demon Osborne

Dr. Jayasekar

Dr. Ramesh B

Dr. Salahuddin

Dr. Gulzar

Dr. CS Shastry

Dr. Bhise SB

Dr. BG Sangameshwar

Dr. BG Nagavi

Dr. Jinesh B Nagavi

Dr. Preethi GA

Anuj Mehta

Sheetal Mehta

Mrs Vijayashri A Gongadi

Dr. Saha RN

Dr. Sabitha

Dr. Bharathi

Dr. Ganachari

Dr. Malliakarjuna Shetty

Dr. BP Nagori

Dr. Sameer Dhingra

Dr. Krishna Undela

Dr. Arun Garg

Sankalp Deshpande

Sandeep Bhatt

Dr. Kiran Bhise

Dr. Ashwini Madgulkar

Dr. Prasanna Raj P

Shah Bupendra

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Dr. Padmanabha Reddy

Dr. Niranjana Babu

Dr. Nataraj KS

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