PROGRAMME
Join us at the ResComm 2025 Conclave, where innovation meets collaboration! With over 25 distinguished speakers, more than 8 engaging hands-on workshops, and 40 diverse exhibitions, this event promises to be a hub of knowledge and networking. Expect to connect with more than 300 participants, including student researchers, professors, scientists, research managers, and publishers. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and expand your professional network!
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Day One: 17 December 2025
Inaugural Session
09:30 - 10:45 am
Reddy's Auditorium | Ashoka University
Opening Address
Prof. Gautam Menon, Dean, Research and Professor of Physics and Biology, Ashoka University
09:30 - 09:35 AM
Opening Remarks
Prof. Somak Raychaudhury, Vice-Chancellor, Professor of Physics, Ashoka University
Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan, Chair, Science Advisory Council, Ashoka University
09:40 - 09:45 AM
09:45 - 09:50 AM
Book Launch
Book Title: Productive Failure
Author: Prof. (Dr.) Manu Kapur, Professor of Learning Sciences & Higher Education, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Published by: Wiley International
09:55 - 10:20 AM
Unveiling of the Compendium
Launch of the Ashoka Faculty Research Compendium by HDFC Library
10:20 - 10:25 AM
Vote of Thanks
Dr. Shantanu Ganguly, Director, Library Operations, Ashoka University
10:25 - 10:30 AM
Morning Session
10:40 AM onwards
Theme: Understanding the Landscape and Core Concepts
Reddy's Auditorium | Ashoka University
Session Chair
Dr. Rajnikant Srivastava
(Chair, Disease Elimination, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Plenary lecture 1
Prof. L.S. Shashidhara, Director, National Centre for Biological Sciences, NCBS
10:40 - 10:55 AM
Plenary lecture 2
Dr. Jahnavi Phalke, Founder, National Science Gallery, Bengaluru
10:55 - 11:10 AM
Tea-Break (11:10 - 11:25 AM)
Plenary Session
11:25 AM - 12:15 PM
Theme: Healthcare Communication
Reddy's Auditorium | Ashoka University
Session Chair
Dr. Poornima Prabhakaran
Director, CHART, Ashoka University
Plenary lecture 3
Dr. Anurag Agrawal
Dean, BioSciences and Health Research,
Trivedi School of Biosciences, Ashoka University Head, Koita Center for Digital Health at Ashoka
11:30 - 11:50 AM
Plenary lecture 4
Dr. Karthik Adapa
Regional Advisor, Digital Health, WHO, SEARO
11:55 - 12:15 PM
FIRESIDE CHAT (12:20 - 01:05 PM)
Reddy's Auditorium | Ashoka University
Theme: Implementation Matters: How AI and Innovation Are Reshaping Healthcare Communication
Dr. Shirshendu Mukherjee,
(Managing Director - WIN, Wadhwani Foundation)
Dr. Poornima Prabhakaran
(Director, CHART, Ashoka University)
Panellists
12:20 - 12:40 PM
Moderator
Dr. Aradhita Baral, Deputy Director, Koita Centre for Digital Health, Ashoka University
Theme: Cross-Disciplinary and Cross-Cultural Research Communication
Prof. Nandini Chatterjee, Department of Psychology, Ashoka University
Panellists
Prof. L.S. Shashidhara, Director, National Centre for Biological Sciences, NCBS
12:45 - 01:05 PM
Prof. (Dr.) Shilohu Rao NJP, National Law University, Jodhpur
Moderator
Prof. Gautam I. Menon, Ashoka University
Group Photo
Compering: Priyanka
Reddy's Auditorium | Ashoka University
Lunch Break
Venue: Dining Hall (First Floor)
(01:05 - 02:00 PM)​
and
Poster Session
(Mess Lawns near Atrium)
(01:10 - 02:00 PM)
Distinguished Lecture
02:05-2:25 PM
Reddy's Auditorium | Ashoka University
Session Chair
Dr. Manju Singh
Advisor, Office of Vice Chancellor, Ashoka University
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Conclave Host: Priyanka
Distinguished Lecture
Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe
Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum
Chairman, Executive Committee of National Assessment and accreditation council
Chairman, National Board of Accreditation
02:05-02:25 PM
Workshop Sessions (03:00 - 05:30 PM)
Ashoka University
Workshop 1
03:00 - 05:30 PM
BUILDING AC02
LECTURE ROOM 013 (LR013)
The Impact of Visualizations in Enhancing Research Communication
Dr. Manisha Pathak
Dr. Kallol Das
Dr. Ambesh Tripathi
Dr. Debbie Dhar
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​Sage
Coordinator: Hemansi
Workshop 3
03:00 - 04:20 PM
BUILDING AC02
LECTURE ROOM 003 (LR003)
Decoding the Mysteries of Grant Writing: A Collaboration-Focused Workshop
(Humanities and Social Sciences)
Poonam Sehgal
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
Coordinator: Gunisha
Workshop 2
03:00 - 05:30 PM
BUILDING AC02
LECTURE ROOM 008 (LR008)
LECTURE ROOM 009 (LR009)
Communicating Research through Visual Narratives
Prof. Vishwajyoti Ghosh,
Ashoka University​
Coordinator: Uttkarsha
High Tea (04:00 - 04:20 PM)
Ashoka University
Workshop 4
04:30 - 05:30 PM
BUILDING AC02
LECTURE ROOM 003 (LR003)
Unmasking truth: The Art & Allure of Research Integrity
Sheevendra Sharma
Vice President - Strategic Partnership
CIntelligence Private Limited
Coordinator: Shruti
Workshop 2
(contd.)
Communicating Research through Visual Narratives
Prof. Vishwajyoti Ghosh,
Ashoka University​
Cosmic Pop-Off by Astronomy Society
Location: near AC03 lawn | Ashoka University
06:00 - 07:00 PM
Welcome Dinner
7 PM onwards
Venue: Dining Hall (First Floor)
Ashoka University