Alka Rao

Principal Scientist

CSIR Institute of Microbial Technology

India

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Designation: Principal Scientist, CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR IMTECH), Chandigarh & Adjunct Associate Professor, Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), India

Brief Profile: A protein scientist and microbiologist, Dr. Alka Rao has made valuable discoveries of rare bacterial enzymes and developed microbial products for agricultural use while shaping policies and promoting inclusive education in STEM. She holds national and international patents, copyrights, high-impact publications, and recognition through cover features in prestigious international journals. She is Associate Editor for "Chemical Papers" and Editorial Board Member of Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group), and an elected member of the Executive Council of the Proteomics Society of India. Dr. Rao serves as an expert member in various government bodies in India, including MoEF&CC, MoH&FW, MoE, DBT, NGCMA/DST, the State of Haryana, and the Institutes of National Importance (AcSIR, IISER). Her commitment to inclusive STEM education, advocacy for "EAT RIGHT INDIA" within the deaf community, and active contribution to CSIR and DST outreach have earned her both state and national awards, acknowledging the societal impact of her work.

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Speaker sessions (2)

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Innovative tech solutions enhancing sign language communication

Format:Pre-recorded
Track:
Location: M3
  • Focus: Hard of Hearing or Deaf
  • Assistive technologies
  • English captions | International Sign

In this Session, explore a free sign language app, sign language in science, a TV sign language sports academy, and digital sign books.

Thursday, 22 February 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Zero Project Scaling Solutions Fellows Pitch

Format:Pre-recorded
Track:
Location: M3
  • ICT innovations
  • English captions | International Sign

Discover disability inclusion innovations ready to be scaled globally in three distinct Zero Project Scaling Solutions Sessions – Session 3/3.