Dr. Akash Gautam is an assistant professor at the Centre for Neural and Cognitive sciences, School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad, India, since 2013. He earned his PhD from department of zoology, Banaras Hindu University, India. His research interest is in neuroscience with a specialization in the neurobiology of learning and memory, molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders, synthesis of nanoformulations and herbal therapeutics for neurological disorders. He has been conferred several awards, including the International Brain Research Organization, the International Society for Neurochemistry, and the Department of Science and Technology, India. He has more than ten years of teaching experience for inter-disciplinary courses like cognitive science, biochemistry, research methodology & statistics, and molecular neuroscience. He has also published various research articles in the peer-reviewed international journal, a few book and book chapters. He is a member of many international scientific societies and organizations, notably the Indian Science Congress Association, Indian Academy of Neurosciences, Society of Biological Chemists, India, Society for Neurosciences, Molecular and Cellular Cognition Society, International Society for Neurochemistry, Society for Neurochemistry, India.Dr. Vishal Chaudhary is an assistant professor of physics at the University of Delhi since 2015, and a visiting associate professor at chemical engineering department, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He has obtained his doctorate in condensed nano-matter physics from the department of physics and astrophysics, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. His research interests include nanomaterials, green nanotechnology, sensors, environmental remediation, one health and non-invasive diagnosis. He has published various research articles, and a few books and and book chapters. He has been listed in top 2% scientist in world and awarded with many prestigious awards including Agents of Change Award 2023 and SDG Service Award 2021. He is a member of various scientific advisory committees, associate editor/editorial board member of prestigious journals, and served as convenor of the research cell of the institution for two consecutive years.
