OUR FOUNDERS

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Pankaj Jain

PhD, Molecular Biophysics (MBU), IISc

Pankaj worked on directed evolution for his PhD and postdoctoral research on Neuroscience behind stress at InStem, Bangalore. Along with his research, he has been actively involved in the field of school education for 7 years and has driven several social and environmental projects in the past. He is a ‘Mentor for Change’ for Atal Tinkering Labs and also coordinated the mentoring programme for PRODIGY, gifted education programme. A life-long learner and explorer, he aims to achieve an enriched and stress-alleviating environment in the schools

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Tarun Choubisa

PhD, Electrical Communication Engineering (ECE), IISc

During his PhD, Tarun developed an algorithm to classify humans and big-cats using machine learning. He is the recipient of Mission10X Dale Carnegie certification for High Impact Teaching Skills and a 'Mentor for Change' for Atal Tinkering Labs. He was an instructor for the Dream India camp which follows Summerhill philosophy. He has coordinated the mentoring program for Gifted Education Project by NIAS and also mentoring a mentee. He has organized along with others a couple of "Startup Weekend events (54 hour entrepreneurship weekend event)." He is a fellow of “Crayons of hope”. He is very passionate about improving the life-quality of people by education, awareness and networking.

Our Core Team

Shiv Kumar

PhD, Electrical Communication Engineering (ECE), IISc

Shiv obtained his PhD from Electronics and Communications Engineering Department in IISc. He has a keen interest in math teaching and wants to ensure that every student of mathematics realises its beauty; the beauty which has been attracting some of the best minds of humanity.

Mrinal Shah

PhD, Microbiology, National University of Singapore

Mrinal did her PhD in microbiology from Mechanobiology Institute at the National University of Singapore. During and since her PhD she has worked with several science education and communication platforms. She has received training in curriculum design and pedagogies. She has interviewed many Indian women scientists and written articles about them which have been published on thelifeofscience.com and magazines like The Wire. She has jointly authored a book chapter exploring the gender gap in Indian science for Brookings India, a policy think tank. She dreams to make science education relevant and engaging for school students.

Ashwin Guha

PhD, Computer Science and Automation (CSA), IISc

Ashwin has completed his PhD at the Department of Computer Science and Automation, IISc on spectral theory for hypergraphs. He completed his Masters at IISc and his B.Tech at NIT-Trichy. He is an ardent student of mathematics and has handled classes for a diverse group, from middle school students to masters students. He was the Subject Topper for Secondary School Maths at Teaching Professionals Olympiad 2018, organized by CENTA.

Shravan S K

MS, Computational and Data Sciences (CDS), IISc

Shravan obtained his Masters by Research degree from Computational and Data Sciences (CDS), Indian Institute of Science. He is very keen about school education as a whole and enjoys solving puzzles, engaging in inquiry and discovery-based discussions and wants to work towards making school education more engaging and meaningful. He was also part of the Technical Secretariat to the National Steering Committee for making the NCF 2022-23 and is currently part of the team involved in developing NCERT textbooks and TLMs.

Vyshnavi Ramesh

PhD in Educational Technology from IIIT Bangalore

She researched on Intelligent Tutoring Systems with a focus on Curriculum Design and Automatic Assessment. She has conducted research in engineering education, personalised learning, and early childhood education. Her experience ranges from school to higher education, and teacher education. She has a background in engineering & technology with a B.E in Computer Science and M.Tech in IT. She is passionate about inculcating the philosophy of lifelong learning in every student she interacts with.

Nagesh G S

M.Tech, Computational and Data Science in IISc

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”. As said by Benjamin Franklin, it is my deepest desire to transform the way math is taught in school. I want to make it fun, interactive and highly engaging. I resonate with people like “Paul Lockhart” and “Grant Sanderson”. “A Mathematician's Lament” is one of my favourite books. I am currently working with Seed2Sapling to achieve my dream. In my free time I do yoga, watch animes and go trekking.

Govindaprasath E

M.Des, Product Design and Manufacturing, IISc

A versatile Product Designer and Developer with a passion for crafting innovative software solutions, Govindaprasath brings a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise to the table. With an insatiable curiosity, Govindaprasath constantly seeks to expand his horizons by learning new languages and honing his drawing skills. This combination of technical prowess and a thirst for knowledge makes him a dynamic force in the world of design and development.

Hari Kumar

M.Tech, Computational and Data Science in IISc

Harish

Office Manager

Harish Kumar is the heart and soul behind the smooth operation of our office. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com), Harish brings a fresh perspective to his role as Office Manager. With Harish at the helm, our office runs like a well-oiled machine, and his zest for travel serves as a reminder that life's greatest lessons are often found beyond the confines of our daily routines.

Aiswarya K M

MSc Physics, BEd Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

Meet Aiswarya, a passionate educator with a strong background in physics. Holding a Master's degree in Physics and a Bachelor's degree in Education (BEd), Aiswarya is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and love for learning with students of all ages. Her enthusiasm for teaching and interacting with students shines through in every classroom experience.Beyond her academic pursuits, Aiswarya has a beautiful talent for singing, which adds a harmonious touch to her life. With her engaging teaching style and passion for nurturing young minds, Aiswarya is a dedicated educator who strives to inspire and empower her students to reach their full potential.

Ramesh Atloori

Diploma in CSE

Meet Ramesh A, a tech enthusiast and robotics aficionado with a Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering. Ramesh is not just someone who understands machines; he breathes life into them through his passion for robot building, programming, and teaching robotics. With a keen interest in the ever-evolving field of technology, Ramesh is not content with conventional problem-solving approaches. His hobbies include exploring innovative ways to tackle challenges, always on the lookout for unique and efficient solutions. Whether he's constructing robots, writing code, or imparting his knowledge to others, Ramesh is driven by a desire to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of technology.

Trupti Rekha Pradhan

Master's in Chemical Sciences, University of Hyderabad

Veeresh

B.Sc B.Ed Physics , Azim Premji University

"I always felt that something has to be different in the way things are taught and I am on this journey of exploring this. Since I started working with S2S, I realised the joy and beauty in exploration and discovery. I wish that children find this joy and right place for discovery, exploration and beauty in nature. In my free time, I like playing sports and reading books."

Gowri Satya

BE Computer Science, PES college, Mandya

"After a long stint in the software industry, I was looking for something else to do. My observations of my daughter and how she learns inside and outside school provoked me to jump headlong into the field of education. I would like to bring out the innate playfulness and beauty of maths by creating tangible experiences of play and discovery for students.""

Shilpa Parag

M.Sc. Biotechnology

"With 12 + years in the field of education, I am passionate about stories, children, education and joyful learning. Hands on experiments is one of the best way to learn things! Even I learn something new every day! What fun!"

Ganesh

Office Admin

Ganesh is a skilled professional with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, whose heart beats for the world of Accounting and Finance. Ganesh's expertise lies in navigating the intricate landscape of numbers and financial intricacies with finesse. Beyond the spreadsheets and ledgers, Ganesh finds balance in the art of yoga and the joy of travel. His passion for accounting is complemented by a dedication to holistic well-being through the practice of yoga.

Ganesh Siyag

BSc Programing Life Sciences, Delhi University

"I did my Bachelor's degree from Delhi University in programing Life Sciences in 2022. After that I join Centre for Creative Learning as a project assistant at IIT gandhinagar. I'm STEM Educator, Science and mathematical content researcher. I have created lot of scientific models and designed many things. I have worked with more then 200+ school and institutions."