Prof. Mangala Sunder Krishnan is a senior faculty member in the Chemistry Department at IIT Madras. He specializes in theoretical molecular spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, and quantum chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. from McGill University, Canada, and pursued postdoctoral research there. A founding coordinator of NPTEL, he has played a key role in its development.

Meeta Sengupta works at the intersection of education policy and practice, helping design interventions that improve education quality. She has held diverse roles across continents, including as an investment banker, researcher, teacher, and school leader. A founder of the Centre for Education Strategy, Meeta actively engages with educators, policymakers, and institutions globally. Her work spans education, skills development, and policy, with a strong focus on making education accessible and impactful for all.