Gautam R. Desiraju and Deekhit Bhattacharya

Gautam Desiraju is a prominent Indian scientist recognized for his groundbreaking work in crystal engineering and hydrogen bonding. With an impressive h-index of 104, Desiraju is regarded as one of India's foremost scientists. He holds the title of Professor Emeritus at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and serves as a Distinguished Professor at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun. Desiraju's illustrious career includes serving as the President of the International Union of Crystallography from 2011 to 2014. He has been honored with several prestigious international awards, including the Humboldt Research Award and the van der Waals Prize. Beyond his scientific contributions, Desiraju is also the author of Bh?rat: India 2.0 (2022), a book advocating for constitutional reforms in India to foster a civilizational awakening.

Deekhit Bhattacharya is an associate at Luthra and Luthra Law Offices in Delhi. He holds degrees in economics and law from the University of Delhi, with a particular interest in the intersection of state, society, and business. Deekhit has authored several in-depth research pieces, focusing on policy and the broader socio-economic landscape. He has also worked as a research associate at Global Order, a policy research center based in Delhi, where he contributed to critical discussions on governance and policy.