Team Members

Abhijit Das is an alumnus of Utkal University ( Chem. Hons), Odisha. He believes in...

Adithi Iyer finished her master's in mathematics from Nagpur. While trying...

Aditi Kothiyal is an assistant teaching professor at the Center for Creative...

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Arun is passionate about sharing the beauty of science through visuals, and empowering researchers to be visual storytellers in their scientific journey.

Science Educator

Ashutosh Bhakuni did his Computer Engineering BTech from G B Pant University...

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Dinesh Rathod - Dinesh is a B.Com graduate of Gujarat University. He completed...

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Animator & Video Editor
Ghutukade Vijay Dinkar is a talented animator and video editor at the Centre for Creative Learning (CCL), IIT Gandhinagar. He specializes in creating captivating animations and editing high-quality videos that simplify complex science and math concepts, making them accessible and engaging for learners worldwide. His creative expertise is pivotal to CCL’s mission of fostering innovative education.

Vinod Ghutukhade did his Information Technology Diploma from Dr S & S. S. Ghandhi College....

Akhandjyoti Gupta pursued a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering...

Gurmeet is a dynamic Product Designer and STEM Educator with over 10 years of experience and he served as a 'Mentor of Change' under the NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission, helping to drive innovation and learning at scale.

Imroz Khan is an artistic soul with a scientific mind. He is a versatile learner who can integrate concepts from different fields and apply them to projects. He pursued his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from St. Xavier's College and School Of Science. There he was fortunate enough to do many projects, one of which got 3rd Prize in the National Conference. During his Master's, he joined a science museum, where he worked as a science communicator, got the opportunity to use his creativity to lay out the content and development of numerous activities for the museum, and facilitated workshops and coordinated events. Currently, he is associated with CCL, working on research and documentation for STEM toys and activities.

Jay Thakkar completed his Post-graduation from IIT Kharagpur in 2015 and spent...

Jayashree is passionate about working within an intersection of education, design & children's literature.

Jyothi Krishnan grew up solving puzzles and reading Martin Gardner’s books. Not realising that...

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Kamal holds a BSc in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) from DSB Campus KU Nainital and a B.Ed from Bajaj College of Management and Technology. His educational journey started with an internship at the Azim Premji Foundation, focusing on elementary education. He then spent three years at Agastya International Foundation, where he spearheaded programs like Mobile Science Labs and the Lab-on-Bike Innovation Hub to inspire underprivileged students.As an Instructor Master Trainer in the Academic and Content Research team, Kamal led induction training, refresher training, and workshops for teacher educators for four years, significantly enhancing teaching strategies and classroom effectiveness. Currently, at the Center for Creative Learning at IIT Gandhinagar, he specializes in STEM education, physics content research, workshop facilitation, educational documentation, and assessment design. His innovative approach to education blends hands-on learning with creative exploration, making science and math accessible, engaging, and fun for all learners.Kamal is deeply passionate about fostering creativity and discovery through interactive models and experiments, creating a dynamic and joyful learning experience for students and educators alike.

Krishna Kumar Purohit did his Information Technology B.Tech from Jaypee...

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Manish Jain spends most of his time investigating the science behind simple (and complex) toys and is passionate about sharing his insights and excitement with people.

Neha Garg completed her BSc. and MSc. in Mathematics from Panjab University...

Nihar Pandya did his masters in Animal Studies from Australia. After his master's...

Nisha Pandey is a technology management professional with a diverse...

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"Born and raised in Bikaner, Pankaj Godara has always been fascinated by science and technology, which led him to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering. Inspired by his late mentor, Dr. H.P. Vyas, Pankaj dedicates his career to creating hands-on learning experiences that ignite curiosity and creativity in students. After attending a hands-on workshop by Prof. Manish Jain on April 23, 2016, at Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Delhi, he decided to work with him. He joined the CCL in July 2017.
Now, as the Program Coordinator at CCL, he manages the CCL in Bhopal, a collaborative initiative of the M.P. Council of Science and Technology, the Department of Science and Technology (Govt. of Madhya Pradesh), and CCL, IIT Gandhinagar."

Parth Kumbhani did his Automobile Engineering from Industrial Training Institute Surat. In 2023, he joined CCL as a Project Assistant.

Rakesh Pachaya completed his Diploma in Computer Application and ITI...

Rashmi Sheoran is a science communicator and ISRO space tutor. She is a physics graduate...

Sajidhusen Rathod completed Mechanical Engineering from GTU University, Gandhinagar....

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Shanu Dalwadi completed his graduation in Electronics & Communication...

Shilpa Bansal completed her PhD in Statistics from IIT Kharagpur. Her desire for...

Shradhda completed her Postgraduate degree in Botany from Dayalbagh educational Institute, Agra, and her passion for working with people led her to pursue a second master’s degree in Sociology. She also secured 53rd rank in GATE 2021 (Sociology). She has worked with NEEV, a social outreach program of IIT Gandhinagr for 7 years where she worked closely with grass root communities. She has been working in different research projects for the past 3 years which provided insight in both qualitative and quantitative research in Social Sciences. Currently, she is working with CCL to understand the effects of the Curiosity Program on middle school students.

Shreesha Bhat holds a PhD in chemistry from University of Lincoln, UK. Having been...

Swati Shelar is a designer and educator, and she loves working with children. She ran a design studio...

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Vikram Singh, 36, is an avid Life Sciences enthusiast and a self-trained naturalist with a particular interest in insects. In 2017...

Yasmeen is a Post Graduate in Life Sciences with a degree in Human Genomics from Panjab University. Her professional journey spans a period of 12 years and has been an amalgamation of education, embryology, stem cell research, and entrepreneurship in molecular diagnostics. She has taught science to students of grade 4 to grade 10 in CBSE & ICSE Schools. During her role of Chairperson at Genexplore Diagnostics she has been actively engaged in designing and delivering hands-on workshops and trainings to students of Life Sciences. Currently, she is a part of Biology content team at CCL and is involved in creating engaging biology activities for teacher training workshops & online students' sessions.