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As a graduate of SPRU UK (Sussex University), the University of Edinburgh and DAE-CEBS (University of Mumbai), my cross-disciplinary background is a blend of Chemical Sciences (Protein Chemistry, DNA Bionanotech.) and Science Policy. Academically, I was awarded/selected for following scholarships- INSPIRE (DST, Govt. of India), Khorana (DBT, Govt. of India), European Research Council (EU), Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship, Chancellor's International Scholarship (Sussex), The President of India Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma Medal Nomination, Melbourne International Research Scholarship (Australia), NUS Research Scholarship (Singapore), Clinton Global Initiative University (USA) and National Initiative on Undergraduate Science (HBCSE, TIFR).I have officially represented India as fellow of Govt. of India at Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings (Germany) and Asian Science Camp (South Korea). From August 2017 onwards, I am the President of the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK, the largest association of Indian-origin students and young professionals outside India. Building NISAU into a multi-award-winning international organization, leadership during COVID-19 pandemic that was widely appreciated by Indian and British media, and co-conceptualization of "India-UK Achievers" award delivered in partnership with British Council and other key stakeholders are highlights of my 10+years of experience working with governments, institutions, and businesses.Professionally, as an international award winning science-communicator, I have worked as a Science Communication specialist at the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and handled both internal and external communication for the COVID-19 pandemic, roll-out of Prime Minister's Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) missions, Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Policy, STI for SDG pilot, Manthan Platform for Academia-Industry collaboration, & MANAS. I am currently building a not-for-profit “Vaigyanik Ji” foundation to promote India’s scientific, cultural and natural heritage and build STEM alliance-locally and globally. Also, working on an idea, in a stealth mode, to build an impact at scale-driven product inspired by nature and its soldiers!NOTE: ++ Open to discuss any intriguing project (academical, technological, social or cultural) for collaboration. ++ If you are seeking any consultancy on abroad education, sustainability or SciComm email at: MOHANISH@VAIGYANIKJI.COM
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Fellow - Omlas Seed-Grant WinnerNelis Global Mar 2024 - Present -
PresidentNational Indian Students And Alumni Union Uk Aug 2017 - PresentGbMy focus is on managing the organisation, building strong relationships with stakeholder and contributing research-based evidence to government, industry etc. in order to influence policymaking. My key responsibilities include:• Implementation of the overall vision and strategy for the organisation• Working very closely with the Indian and UK governments to ensure our members are adequately represented across all relevant areas• Influencing the future immigration and higher education policymaking in the UK, which has included providing written and oral evidence to government committees• Relationship Management – Managing an effective working relationships with all present and current stakeholders of Indo-UK business, academic and political domain• Driving research and consultancy projects: recent examples include our work for the London. -
Co-Creator India-Uk AchieversNational Indian Students And Alumni Union Uk Nov 2021 - PresentGbThe India UK Achievers : Uniting Nations through EducationThe India-UK educational alliance stands as our strongest pillar, shaping global impact. From Gandhi to Ambedkar, Nehru to Sorabjee—centuries of brilliance studied in the UK, catalyzing worldwide change. Collaborative research, like the Oxford-AstraZeneca-Serum partnership, transforms our world profoundly. The Achievers programme champions exceptional Indian talent nurtured in the UK, fostering ongoing educational and cultural ties. Led by students and alumni themselves, Achievers is organised in partnership with the British Council in India, in association with the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade.
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General SecretaryNational Indian Students And Alumni Union Uk Aug 2016 - Aug 2017GbIn running a pan-national organisation that acts as the sole representative of Indian students and youth in the UK as national secretary, I oversee all activities of the organisation and am the official spokesperson of the organisation.
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Regional Head ScotlandNational Indian Students And Alumni Union Uk Feb 2015 - Jul 2017GbJoined as Executive Officer and was promoted to be the Regional Head in October 2015, 7 months after the joining. National Indian Student and Alumni Union UK is the umbrella organization representing the students and alumni of Indian origin in the UK. NISAU aims to bring together all Indian student societies and alumni in the UK on one platform, promoting the Indo-UK relationship. -My role as the Executive officer (Scotland) was to act as the representative voice of Indian students studying at educational institutions in Scotland, promote Scottish Higher education in India and was to pitch for better Indo-centric academic and professional opportunities in Scotland. -NISAU being a youth movement believes in delivering by taking a lead and as an office bearer of NISAU, I was involved in various cultural, social and political initiatives of NISAU as well as the organization of various events. My added responsibility involved managing social media to brand the NISAU properly.
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Communications AssociateInvest India Nov 2020 - Jul 2022New Delhi, New Delhi, In -
Communication SpecialistOffice Of The Principal Scientific Adviser To The Government Of India Nov 2020 - Jul 2022New Delhi, Delhi, InHandling SciComm at the country's apex body for Science, Technology and Innovation. Involved in Communication strategies for COVID19 awareness, Largest-ever Inoculation Drive, STIP 2020 consultation, PM-STIAC's missions, I-STEM, S&T Clusters, Industry & Foundation Engagement, Synergy Project, Mega Science Vision etc. Managing @PrinSciAdvOff Twitter handle, Facebook page and LinkedIn profile. भारत सरकार के प्रमुख वैज्ञानिक सलाहकार के औफीस में, जो देश में विज्ञान, प्रौद्योगिकी और नवप्रवर्तन के लिए शीर्षस्थ संस्था है, वहां विज्ञान संचार का कार्यभार संभालना। -
Executive DirectorYouth For Change Chittorgarh Jun 2016 - May 2022Joined this youth organisation in June 2016 as Executive Director to carry forward its vision of generating grass-root level problem solvers by motivating youths of the region. This youth-oriented NGO in the Chittaurgarh district of Rajasthan, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is working to bring about good local governance. As an executive director, my role is to chair executive team meetings, carry out research about government schemes, collect evidence of loopholes provided by volunteers placed at grass-root level and then draft questions/suggestions for local Member of Parliament/Legislative Assembly to raise them at Assembly. Such exercises were carried out for renewable energy options-wind/solar and for heritage management in the new "Amrit" City proposal.The first initiative undertaken by me was a seminar series on Youth Empowerment and Enagagement where I undertook some youth leadership/mentoring workshops and did some public speaking sessions at various schools and colleges. It was widely covered by local and national media especially in Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar, Rajasthan Patrika and Online forum The Ideal Indian.
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Innovation And Global Strategy ConsultantScidogma Research May 2017 - Nov 2020Bangalore, Karnataka, InSciDogma Research is a research and innovation-driven company, working in clinical diagnosis space. Currently, the team trying to integrate engineering with the molecular diagnosis to develop a most efficient platform to deal with early detection of infectious diseases, anti-microbial resistance management and screening of symptomatic infections. My role is to promote innovation in developing cost-effective diagnosis and develop global expansion strategy for such indigenously developed medical technology to serve low resource settings around the world. -
Governance AmbassadorVision India Foundation Jun 2016 - Jul 2016Vision India Foundation (VIF) is a Delhi-based social organisation set-up by IIT alumni. My role as governance ambassador is to understand the national/international policy and give feedback to policy-makers through VIF Change Agent Network. Given my interdisciplinary scientific background, I help VIF to conceive research problems and formulate strategies for their public policy program.
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AdvisorIndo German Convention Of Lindau Alumni (Igcla) Feb 2015 - Aug 2015Annual gathering of alumni of Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting at Manipal University, India.
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Member, Official Indian Team, Lindau Meeting Of Nobel LaureatesDepartment Of Science And Technology, Government Of India Jun 2014 - Jul 2014Represented India at 64th Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates 2014 Germany as a member of official Indian team sent and selected by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and German Research Foundation (DFG).
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Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (Inspire) ScholarUniversity Of Mumbai Aug 2009 - Apr 2014Maharashtra, InINSPIRE is an innovative programme sponsored and managed by the Department of Science & Technology with an objective to communicate to the youth of the country the excitements of creative pursuit of science, attract talent to the study of science at an early age and thus build the required critical human resource pool for strengthening and expanding the Science & Technology system and R&D base.Registration number: 665S/2009 -
Khorana Scholar (Fellow Of Department Of Bio-Technology)University Of Minnesota May 2013 - Jun 2013Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota, UsThe Khorana Program for Scholars is jointly managed by Government of India's Department of Biotechnology, the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum, and WINStep Forward. The Khorana program was created to foster a scientific two-way exchange between India and the United States, enabling Indian and US university students to work and study in the partner country's research laboratories, thereby cultivating the upcoming scientific generation's sense of science on a more global scale. -
International Research InternEcole Polytechnique May 2012 - Jul 2012Palaiseau, Île-De-France, FrI worked under Dr Audrey Auffrant and was praised for autonomy and adaptability. The interns were selected after a very rigorous process and were trained in global best practices that can be adopted in the research field. -
Member, Official Indian Team, Asian Science CampDepartment Of Science And Technology, Government Of India Aug 2011 - Aug 2011Represented India at 5th Asian Science Camp 2011 held at Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology as fellow of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
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National Initiative On Undergraduate Science FellowshipHomi Bhabha Centre For Science Education (Hbcse), Tifr Dec 2009 - Jul 2011Mumbai, Maharashtra, InMy research journey started when I was offered the prestigious NIUS fellowship of Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research), Mumbai in 2009. Working under eminent scientists from premier Indian research institutes like Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, and Institute of Chemical Technology has given me a profound understanding of modern laboratory techniques, critical understanding of current research and their plausible implications in imminent future.The National Initiative on Undergraduate Science (NIUS), a major initiative of HBCSE (TIFR) concerning tertiary science education in India. With a thrust on promoting undergraduate research and learning, the NIUS programme has been contributing towards the training of students and teachers in theoretical and experimental science, preparation of pedagogical material and R&D in science education/laboratory training.
Mohanish Borana Skills
Mohanish Borana Education Details
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Spru - Science Policy Research UnitScience And Technology Policy -
The University Of EdinburghBionanotechnology
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Um-Dae-Centre For Excellence In Basic SciencesBasic Sciences
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Hind Zinc SchoolBiology
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The Wharton SchoolSocial Entrepreneurship
Frequently Asked Questions about Mohanish Borana
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Mohanish Borana works for Department Of Science & Technology, Government Of India
What is Mohanish Borana's role at the current company?
Mohanish Borana's current role is President NISAU UK | Co-Creator India-UK Achievers | Fellow: OMLAS Japan • Lindau Meet Germany • Khorana USA • ERC EU | SciComm | SDG 17 | O/o Principal Scientific Adviser India| Edinburgh Uni • SPRU UK • DAE-CBS Gold 🥇.
What schools did Mohanish Borana attend?
Mohanish Borana attended Spru - Science Policy Research Unit, The University Of Edinburgh, Um-Dae-Centre For Excellence In Basic Sciences, Hind Zinc School, The Wharton School.
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Mohanish Borana has interest in Politics, Civil Rights And Social Action, Education, Environment, Poverty Alleviation, Science And Technology, Disaster And Humanitarian Relief, Human Rights.
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Mohanish Borana has skills like Research, Science, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Excel, Matlab, Biotechnology, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Youth Leadership, C++.
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