TEDxAJCE

Speakers

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• Anoop Ambika

  Anoop Ambika leads Kerala Startup Mission, one of India’s most active state-level startup incubators, as its Chief Executive Officer. With a background in technology and entrepreneurship, he has been instrumental in building Kerala’s innovation ecosystem — from grassroots student innovators to deep-tech ventures. Under his leadership, KSUM has scaled programs for incubation, funding access, global market connects, and industry-academia partnerships. Anoop is a strong advocate for democratizing innovation and enabling founders from tier-2/3 cities to build globally competitive startups.

• Elizabeth George

  Dr. Elizabeth George is a scientist at Xark Technologies, working on advanced RF and MMIC systems for defense, space, and strategic communication. She holds a PhD from IIST’s Advanced Microwave Lab, where her research focused on electromagnetic wave propagation around the human body, including UWB, dielectric, and metasurface-based antennas. As a postdoctoral fellow at Digital University Kerala, she worked on antenna–memristor crossbar integration, publishing in leading international journals. With hands-on experience in space-grade antenna development, fab training at IIT Bombay, and tools like HFSS and CST, Dr. Elizabeth bridges deep research with deployable RF hardware.

• George Pulikkan

  George Pullikkan is a veteran journalist and communications strategist with decades of experience shaping public discourse. Known for his clarity, depth, and integrity, he has covered complex socio-political and technological narratives across print, broadcast, and digital media. George specializes in distilling technical or policy-heavy subjects into compelling human stories that inform and engage. His work has influenced public opinion and brought nuance to critical conversations in Kerala and beyond.

• Manik Mehta

  Manik Mehta, an ex-Navy fighter pilot, commercial pilot, and stand-up comedian

• Prem Krishnan S

  Shri Prem Krishnan S is a 2017-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, currently serving as the 38th District Collector of Pathanamthitta since March 4, 2024. Prior roles include Assistant Collector Thrissur, Sub Collector Devikulam, District Development Commissioner Malappuram, Additional Director of Tourism, and Project Director KSTP. He’s recognized for tech-enabled governance and youth engagement — launching the Sabarimala “Swami” multilingual WhatsApp chatbot for pilgrim services, Project Roots to teach civic sense to children, and the ‘Swap Your Screen for a Sport’ campaign promoting outdoor play. His administration blends innovation with accessibility, making governance more responsive and participatory.

• Rahul Ramachandran

  Rahul Ramachandran is an Indian film director and scriptwriter working in the Malayalam film industry, known for his debut feature Jeem Boom Bhaa (2019) and short films like Chin Sin Si and ADAM, which was an official selection at IDSFFK. He started his career in 2017 and married actress Sreevidya Mullachery in September 2024.

• Swetha Jayaram

  Shwetha Jayaram is Miss Queen India 2025 and a Vanitha Miss Kerala 2025 finalist, recognized for her poise, articulation, and purpose-driven presence. Beyond the ramp, she is an entrepreneur, model, and trainer with a deep passion for storytelling, personal branding, and communication. Driven by a love for modeling since childhood, Shwetha uses her platform to mentor young women in confidence, public speaking, and leadership. Her journey stands at the confluence of fashion, empowerment, and impact