Founder Co-ordinator  (2014-2022)

Distinguished professor at Savitribai Phule Pune University. He is fellow of Indian Academy of Science. He is recipient of Meghanand Saha Award for Research in Theoretical Sciences- 2003 by UGC and senior associate ICTP.

Professor R. L. Deopurkar

Former Co-ordinator (2022-2024)

Microbiologist. He has keen interest in science popularization, teaching students. He is known as the best teacher in microbiology.

Project Assistant

Botanist

She is MSc in Botany from the Department of Botany, University of Pune.  She has 14 years of experience in educational as well as in research field. She has conducted formal and non-formal education programs, workshops and seminars in various schools for students and citizens. She has worked with Biodiversity Management Committee of Pune Municipal Corporation. She has also worked as Taxonomist in Indradhanushya Environment Education and Citizenship Centre, Pune Municipal Corporation. She was Senior Project Fellow at CSIR-URDIP.

Associate

Visual Artist

Graduated in fine arts from Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalay. She has worked with many artists on various projects like installation, Wall Painting and miniature artifacts. She also works on the material suitable to relevant environment.

Professor K. P. Adhi

Experimental Physicist

He has published more than 50 research papers in scientific journals. Prestigious Late V. K. Joag award winner. 

She has 8 years of research experience and has special interest in developing scientific kits at various levels. She has more than 14 years of teaching experience at UG and PG level as well. She is recipient of best paper and presentation awards, and various fellowships and scholarships. She is associated with Lila Poonawalla Foundation (NGO) for 20 years. She is member of Indian Women Scientists Association (IWSA) and Indian Physics Association (IPA). She has written scripts for films and monoacting competitions in science. Her story for small kids related to science conducted by Magic Pot magazine won 2nd prize at national level. She was also felicitated by Indian Women Scientist Association. She has experience as editor for the magazine for kids and other newsletter.

She is MSc in Physics from the Department of Physics, University of Pune. She has work experience of 8 years in outreach programs for school children. She has worked with Muktangan Exploratory Science Centre, IUCAA and Sunday Science School. She has experience conducting sessions for Homi Bhabha examination, preparing science demonstration videos, making science toys, making science models. She has even conducted science shows and theme based activities for teachers. She has conducted open ended projects for undergraduates, organized inter school project competitions on science days, organized quiz competitions as well.

He is young enthusiastic zoologist having interest in nature and traveling. He has completed M.Sc. in Zoology from Department of Zoology, Savitribai Phule Pune University. He has experience in molecular biology. He uses his expertise in subject to develop new models and activities in biology.

Microbiologist

She has completed M.Sc. Microbiology from Department of Microbiology, Savitribai Phule Pune University. She has worked with NGO called SPARC's initiative i.e. "Shiku Anande," which was implemented in 14 districts across Maharashtra. The project was launched to compensate for the educational loss of students due to Covid-19 outbreak.   

Environmentalist

She has special interest in conducting environmental educational programs.

Web Developer

She is a Computer Engineer & worked as Web developer for more than 19 years. Her area of expertise is in developing the Web portals.

Biologist

She has experience as an Educator in life science.  She has graduated from Ruia college. she has a special interest in astronomy and psychology.

Environmentalist

He has completed Masters in Environment science and technology. He is interested in environment, wildlife and research in life science. He has worked with Forest department of Govt. of Maharashtra, various NGOs and worked as environmental expertise.

He is B.E. Electronics from YCCE Nagpur. He has teaching experience of more than 16 years.

Botanist

He has completed M.Sc (Botany) from Anand Niketan College, Anandwan, Warora. He has also completed a Key Biodiversity Area Identification and Monitoring Course under the Green Skill Development Programme of the MoEF&CC, Government of India, New Delhi at BNHS. He has special interest in life science and Diversity study as well as in nature trails, botanical surveys, etc.