About Us
SCI-ROI @ INDIA
Sci-ROI@India (sister program of Sci-ROI Global, i.e. Science and Research Opportunities in India) is a dynamic and upcoming network of STEM Professionals in India. We are working to develop multiple initiatives that will assist Indian STEM professionals launch their careers successfully in India. Our mission includes the following four specific areas
Promoting networking and cross-sector collaborations
Mentoring of returning Indian diaspora
Nurturing excellent and inquisitive minds through undergraduate research mentorship
Scientific discourse
Our Vision
Enabling successful launch of early-career STEM professionals in India
Our Programs
Collaborative Database
Return2India Mentorship Program
‘Evolving trends in Indian STEM’ Webinar Series
ReAct (Research Activation) Program
Our Team

Prof. Aseem Ansari
Chair and Professor, CBT, St. Judee Children’s Research Hospital
Founder and Mentor

Ms. Naveeda Qadir
Executive Director, WINStep Forward
Founder and Mentor

Dr. Manali Ghosh
Global STEM Operations Director, WINStep Forward
Lead Coordinator

Dr. Devesh Bhimsaria
Founder/Freelancer, Bio Informaticals
Event and Outreach Coordinator

Mr. Aniruddha Chattaraj
Graduate Student, University of Connecticut
Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator

Dr. Anushila Chatterjee
Lead-Program and Curriculum Design, Vigyanshaala International
Undergraduate Research Program Lead Coordinator
Webinar Series Coordinator

Dr. Ratna Ghoshal
Assistant Professor, Ahmedabad University
Event & Outreach Coordinator

Dr. Shubhasis Haldar
Assistant Professor, Ashoka Uni
Event Coordinator

Dr. Arindam Mondal
Assistant Professor, IIT-Kgp
Internship Program Coordinator

Dr. Athi N. Naganathan
Associate Professor, IIT-Madras
Event Coordinator

Dr. Siva Sankari
Postdoctoral Researcher, MIT
Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator

Mr. Bharghav Sanketi
Graduate Student, Cornell University
Webinar Series Coordinator

Dr. Sriram
Associate Professor, Azim Premji University
Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator

Dr. Tathagata Mukherjee
General Manager – Business Development, Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.
Coordinator