TEDxSPCE

Speakers

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• Divya Warier

  Divya Warier is a renowned Mohiniyattam soloist trained under Dr. Neena Prasad and a Doordarshan-graded artiste in Mohiniyattam and Bharatanatyam. She has performed at global stages like Khajuraho, Soorya Festival, Paris, and NMACC. Founder of Avyukt Arts and Trustee of the Warrier Foundation, she supports 3,000+ children through arts and education. From classical dance to cinema—including Ghoomar (Padmavat)—she blends tradition with contemporary expression, with 1,000+ performances worldwide.

• Dr Guruprasad Kuppu Rao

  Technocrat and academic leader with 38+ years of experience, Dr Rao is Professor & Co-Lead, Product Design at Anant National University. As former CEO of Imaginarium, he has played a key role in popularising 3D printing across industries, including healthcare. With a background at Titan, Tanishq, and Crompton Greaves, he combines deep industry expertise with design education from top institutions.

• Dr Madhavi Gokhale

  Professor of Managerial Communication and business communication consultant, Dr. Madhavi Gokhale brings decades of experience in teaching, leadership, and storytelling. n alumna of IIT Bombay, and a former Program Chairperson at the School of Business Management, NMIMS, she has trained professional across institutions such as SPJIMR and the National Police Academy blending communication, literature, and leadership

• Drishyaa Duggal

  Cyberpsychology expert and AI Psychology evangelist, Drishyaa Duggal explores how digital environments shape human behavior and mental well-being. A 12-time TEDx speaker, she has spoken at global platforms including the United Nations, AIIMS, and international cyberlaw conferences. Her work focuses on social media impact, digital identity, and the psychology of AI-driven interactions.

• K.P. Karunakaran

  Dr. K.P. Karunakaran is HAL R&D Chair Professor at IIT Bombay, after serving in HAL (1984–92) and IIT Bombay since 1994. His expertise is Manufacturing Automation, CNC, Hybrid Manufacturing, and machine building. He developed two Electron Beam Hybrid Manufacturing machines and pioneered Plasma Focused EB technology for lower-cost systems. He aims to deliver indigenous products at one-tenth import cost. A drone pioneer, he demonstrated drones in India in 2006, built a manned drone in 2021, and trains 750 students each semester to build drones. His current focus is drone ambulances and tipjet helicopters.

• Mayuresh Redkar

  Engineering student, researcher, and numismatist, Mayuresh Redkar studies Maratha history through coinage, focusing on sovereignty, trade, and naval power along the Konkan coast. His work, published under the Ministry of Education, draws on primary sources like Modi script and Persian records, blending history with investment-focused numismatics.

• Saakshar Duggal

  Advocate at the Delhi High Court and Co-founder of AI Law Hub, Saakshar Duggal is a leading youth voice on AI law and cyber policy. A 25-time TEDx speaker, he has spoken at global platforms including the United Nations, Indian Parliament, and Harvard. Author of Cyber Bharat, his work focuses on cybercrime, AI governance, and building a cyber-resilient India.