Adjunct Professor at Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal and visiting Professor to Northwest University, China. PhD from Chiba University, Japan.

Chairperson at NRNA Academy, Canada Foundation for Nepal. Involved in Steering Committee of Open University of Nepal initiative.

Chartered Accountant. Social worker, Philanthropist, Writer, Humanitarian

Medical Director, Hopewell Health centers Inc, OH, USA. Community Associated Faculty, Adjunct Assistant Prof ,The Ohio State University-College of Medicine, OH, USA. Chief Patron and Founder- Central Ohio Nepalese Association (CONA)

BE (KU) , MSc IT Consultancy & Project Management , London Metropolitan University Senior Principal Engineer - Microsoft Corporation Past Tech Advisor ,Rotary International Past President-Greenwich Rotary Club UK Team Member, UNESCO Chair in ICT4D Europe Coordinator-NIC Expertise: IT consultancy & project management Cloud & Collaboration technology (Azure , AWS, Google ) , social entrepreneurship etc

Currently working as a Hardware Engineer in Japan at Nomura Engineering Co. Ltd. Expertise in Electronic and Electrical Systems Design and Engineering.

Nimesh Ghimire is currently a Senior Fellow at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, housed within Swarthmore College -- a leading private liberal arts and engineering college in the United States -- where he focuses on advancing social innovation and engaged scholarship. Prior to his current role, Nimesh served as Renewal Manager (Changemaker Campus) for Ashoka in Washington DC, a global organization that identifies and invests in social entrepreneurs globally, advancing social innovation as a vehicle for institutional change. He has been working with Mahabir Pun since 2009 in advancing the broader ideas and ethos of the National Innovation Center.

Dr. Ajay shah is a Professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) at OSU. He also holds the position of director of the Program for Bioproducts and the Environment (PROBE) at OSU. His research program focuses on biomass production, harvest, and post-harvest logistics/engineering; biomass preprocessing and upgrading; waste upcycling; exploring appropriate technologies for smallholder farmers in developing countries; and systems-level sustainability assessment using techniques like techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment.

Sanjaya has over 15 years of Industry based experiences and is leading the Digital Health Team at NIC. He has imitated the project mCare ( Tool for Longitudinal Care) for the Community Health Program along with Electronic Health Record Systems using OpenMRS.

Ritesh Dev is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at NIC and Head of the Agriculture Tool Factory (ATF), Birgunj, Nepal. With extensive experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, and production management, he has been instrumental in reviving the historic factory—originally established in 1968 with Soviet support and handed to the National Innovation Center in 2022 after 27 years of closure. He leads a dedicated team in the design, fabrication, and optimization of agricultural machinery and tools tailored to Nepal’s diverse farming needs, including mini tillers, rice transplanters, corn planters, chaff cutters, shredders, dryers, and advanced custom equipment. His expertise spans 3D modeling (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Ansys), CNC operations, heat treatment processes, and industrial-scale prototyping. Ritesh is also actively engaged in research and innovation, developing sustainable solutions such as dung dewatering systems, reverse vending machines, and cremation furnaces with emission control. His leadership ensures a blend of engineering precision, practical field application, and socio-economic impact for farmers and industries alike. Driven by challenge and impact, he is committed to strengthening Nepal’s agricultural technology sector through innovation, collaboration, and skill development.

Dipendra Basnet is a highly experienced professional with a robust background encompassing over 6 years of dedicated work in UAV Systems. His expertise also includes communication and navigation systems, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the drone ecosystem in Nepal.

A teacher, social entrepreneur, and activist. Known for work in applying wireless technologies to develop remote areas of the Himalayas. Widely known as "Wireless Man" in Nepal.