Frederick Lawrence Coolidge has research portfolio that spans the fascinating realms of Behavior Genetics, Cognitive Archaeology, and Personality Assessment. Holding a B.A., M.A., and PhD., from the University of Florida, his academic journey, has led him to explore the genetic and cognitive roots of human behavior. Frederick’s interdisciplinary approach sheds light on the ancient origins of human psychology, offering unique insights into how the mind has evolved over millennia and how it operates today. 

Nuno Guimaraes brings his deep expertise in Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, and the pressing Digital Society Challenges of our time. With a background in Electrotechnical and Computer Engineering, Nuno's work sits at the crossroads of technology and society, exploring how Law and Technology intersect in the digital age. A blend of academic rigor and practical insight, Nuno's career is driven by a passion for shaping a future where technology serves society responsibly and effectively. His interdisciplinary approach pushes the boundaries of how we think about the role of technology in our everyday lives.

Andrea Kantrowitz is an artist, educator, and researcher who applies theories and methods from cognitive psychology to explore the underlying dynamics of artists' thought processes.  She has given lectures and facilitated workshops on the relationship between art and cognition internationally. Her recent work, Unbound, showcases original drawings from the book, Drawing Thought: How drawing helps us observe, discover, and invent, released by MIT Press in 2022. The book features a wide array of drawings, spanning observations, imaginative creations, and everything in between. 

​An independent Woman in STEM, with over 22 years of experience as an Academician, Research administration. Of which last 7 years have been in Science Outreach, Advocacy, Communication and Public engagement. She has been a capacity building trainer, an avid Foldscoper, a high-achieving teacher, mentor who has steered Under Graduate Research, with 28 research projects to her credit. Recipient of Indo US Foldscope Grant, Superheroes Against Superbugs Fellowship, K Muralidhar Stem Peers Travel Grant. She has been a part of several GoI projects that include the Human Manav Atlas Initiative, WeGyan at Pune Knowledge Cluster, as a Consultant at Kotak Education Foundation.

​Sukanya Sinha is a theoretical physicist with a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, specializing in the intersection of General Relativity and Quantum Field Theory. Passionate about science communication, she engages with audiences in both English and Bengali, making complex scientific concepts accessible to adults and children alike. Recognized for her contributions, she received the Rabindra Smriti Puraskar in 2010 for science writing in Bengali. Sukanya is also the founding director of Curiouslycity Science Education, an organization dedicated to sparking children's interest in science. Currently, she is a visiting scientist at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore.

​Biman B. Nath is a Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the esteemed Raman Research Institute. His research delves into the vast, invisible realms of diffuse gas that fill the cosmos, particularly focusing on the intracluster and intergalactic medium and their fascinating interactions with galaxies. With a passion for uncovering the secrets of galaxy evolution and the pivotal role of cosmic rays, Biman seeks to unravel the complex forces shaping the universe. 

Rohini Devasher is an Indian artist whose work intersects art and science, focusing on astronomy and atmospheric phenomena. Utilizing media such as video, prints, and site-specific drawings, she explores the Earth's skies, blending early scientific instruments with contemporary observational practices. Her work has been showcased internationally, including at the Sharjah Biennial and Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona.

​Aditi Kothiyal is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences, dedicated to revolutionizing education through innovative and hands-on approaches. Her expertise lies in making in education, embodied learning, and fostering creativity through experiential methods. With a strong focus on engineering education and STEM, Aditi is passionate about creating engaging, interactive, and transformative learning experiences that empower students to connect theory with practice.

​Manish Jain is an Associate Teaching Professor at IIT Gandhinagar and the head of the Centre for Creative Learning (CCL). He is passionate about exploring the science behind simple and complex toys, dedicating much of his time to uncovering the mechanisms that make them work. He is passionate about sharing his insights with people of all ages. Through CCL, Manish aims to reignite the spark of curiosity and excitement in students and children, bringing creativity and joy back into education. His research interests span across STEM education, 3D geometry, machines and mechanisms, and recreational mathematics, all of which contribute to his mission of making learning an engaging and playful experience.

Neeldhara Misra is the Smt. Amba and Sri. V S Sastry Chair Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, at IIT Gandhinagar Her research spans diverse and intellectually rich areas, including the design and analysis of algorithms, computational social choice, extremal combinatorics, and combinatorial game theory. She also works on combinatorial and computational geometry, satisfiability, and constraint satisfaction. Through her work, Neeldhara aims to deepen the understanding of complex computational problems while exploring innovative solutions to advance the field of computer science.

Professor Shanti Pappu is the Founder of the Sharma Centre for Heritage Education (SCHE), India, and a former Professor of Prehistory at the Deccan College, Pune, India. She founded the Sharma Centre for Heritage Education in 1999, and along with Dr Kumar Akhilesh, she has been conducting research programmes, training courses and public outreach programmes for children and teachers in archaeology and associated sciences.​​ She is also interested in the history of prehistoric research in India, and is currently investigating the life and work of 19th century prehistorians in India.

Anita Karwal, is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the batch of 1988, retired in November 2022, as Secretary, Department of School Education, in the Ministry of Education of Government of India. She was deeply and closely involved with the preparation and implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational stage, 2022. She has spent several years leading, administering and reforming the school education sector of India and has acquired rich experience at the grassroots, state and national levels. Anita has also authored several books including, "The Power of Curiosity : In and Beyond Classrooms" published in 2023, which is a compelling exploration of the transformative impact curiosity can have on education and personal growth. She is currently serving as a Chairperson of Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority.

Prof. Manjul Bhargava is a Canadian-American mathematician of Indian origin, renowned for his groundbreaking work in number theory. He holds the R. Brandon Fradd Professorship of Mathematics at Princeton University and serves as the Stieltjes Professor of Number Theory at Leiden University. His innovative techniques in algebraic number theory have transformed the understanding of arithmetic objects, with contributions spanning quadratic forms, p-adic analysis, and ideal class groups. Prof. Bhargava's numerous accolades include the Clay Research Award (2005), the Fields Medal (2014), and India's Padma Bhushan (2015), highlighting his profound impact on mathematics.

Gautam Basu is a Biophysicist and a former Professor and Chairman of the Biophysics Department at Bose Institute, Kolkata, where he served as the Dean (Students’ Affairs) and the Professor-in-charge of the J C Bose Museum. He was educated at Presidency College (Kolkata), IIT Kanpur and Cornell University (USA) and spent three years as a postdoctoral fellow at Kyoto University before joining Bose Institute. His core research interest is in Computational and Structural Biology. Beyond scientific research, he is actively involved in science communication and has interest in History of Science. Currently he is an Adjunct Professor at IISER Kolkata and University of Calcutta, and a Visiting Professor at NIPER Kolkata.

​Argha Manna is a cancer researcher turned comics artist from India. He explores the historical perspectives of scientific development and social issues through the lenses of an artist and a researcher both, which bridges the gap between academic research and visual storytelling. The advent of the ongoing pandemic made him interested in the history of infectious disease research. Since the last year, he has been experimenting with Prof. Lydia Bourouiba, MIT to translate the complex science of fluid dynamics of disease transmission into comics, and developing teaching tools to bridge the knowledge gap in public domain about infectious disease transmission. Their collaborative effort has already  been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and has got featured in the Graphic Medicine-The Best of 2020 list (JAMA).

Jaison Manjaly is the Jasubhai Memorial Chair Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science at IIT Gandhinagar. As the Principal Investigator of the Curiosity Lab, he leads initiatives aimed at cultivating curiosity in the classroom, believing that fostering a sense of wonder is key to transformative learning. His research spans the interconnected realms of curiosity, education, and exclusion, exploring how curiosity can drive both personal and societal progress. Jaison’s work is grounded in the belief that education should ignite a sense of inquiry, challenging existing boundaries and encouraging students to engage deeply with the world around them.