2017 Speakers

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Ismail
Soil Biologist
"For Earth's sake"

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Ismail, D.Sc., is a managing director of the Eco science research foundation, a non-profit organization, in Chennai. He was the Head of the department of Zoology and later the department of biotechnology inNew college, Chennai. He has done extensive work(both Research and Applied ) on ecology and environment, earthworms, and organic inputs since 1978. He has been associated with several farmers and self-help groups promoting the concepts of ecology, sustainability, organic concepts, waste management, waste water treatment etc. He was awarded the “CASTME” award for 1994-95 in the UK, “The Arignaranna Award” by the department of environment of the government of the Tamilnadu for 2005 and “The award of Excellence” presented by His Excellency governor of Jharkhand in Dec 2010. He was recognized as oneamong the “Top 10” people of Tamilnadu for 2013 by Ananthavikatan.He has travel widely in India and abroad, with rich expertise in environmental issues. His book “The Earth Worm Book“ is popular among both academics.His coordinated work “simple tasks great concepts” is a boon to science teachers and students with 100 life science experiments which any child can perform without a laboratory. His earthworm book has been translated in Tamil as well as in Chinese. He has published more than 67 papers in National and International journals and guided 32+ M.Phil students and 17+ Ph.D students.

Dr. Uthra Dorairajan
Head, Department of Physics, DG Vaishnav College
"A Stroll with Science"

She is a doctorate in physics and making a science reachable to a common man through her science talks, writings & dubbing videos. She is the most sought science resource person for various Nationaland International conferences & Symposia. She is a curriculum developer associating with SCERT & NCERT. She has guided many research scholars. She is a TEDx speaker. She is working as Heads of the department of Physics in DG Vaishnav College, Chennai . She holds many position like Joint Secretary , Indian SpectroPhysics Association (ISPA), for promoting research and scientific temper, Life Member, The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India, Life Member, Indian Women Scientists’ Association, Mumbai, India&Life Member, Indian Physics Association, Mumbai, India. She got various award like “Best Tamil Science writer award” for the year 2012-13 awarded by Prof.V.C.Kulandaiswamy educational trust. Awarded “Teacher Fellowship” under FIP X Plan during 08-06-05 and 31-03-07 by UGC for doing Ph.D. Programme

Dr. Renuka David
Director of Radiant Group of Companies
"Proud to be myself"

An MBBS graduate and alumnus of Coimbatore medical college, Dr. Renuka David has had a long illustrious career spanning over two decades. She started the radiant “Medi Fitness Lounge”. Positioned as a leading wellness consultant in Chennai, she reiterates the importance of preventive medicine. A most sought after speaker, she has addressed various forums like rotary lions club, police ladies club, CII, FICCI ladies organization and college like Ethiraj, MCC, Sree Shasta Engineering, and WCC to name a few. She has contributed her articles in various newspaper and magazines and has been exclusively written about. She has also participated on television shows and judged many competitions like the navy ball, fashion shows and music competitions.

She has contributed her articles in various newspaper and magazines and has been exclusively written about. She has also participated on television shows and judged many competitions like the navy ball, fashion shows and music competitions. She has hosted a talk show called “Woman talk” on Chennai live 104.8 FM. She is currently hosting episodes on inner wellness called wellness talks on YouTube addressing, very important and pertinent “Need of the Hour” social issue related to physical, mental and social health.

Master. Kaushal Raj
Grade 9, PSBB Senior secondary School
"Fly Beyond"

He is in ninth grade, studying in PSBB.Sr.Sec. School.He is logical and rational in thinking. He likes science and mathematics and his hobbies are to make projects and to do experiments related to science. He is also a basket ball player. He like to net surf too. He had presented several projects to improve human life,in many competitions. His dream is to become a, Space scientist and to make Mars habitable for humans. Now, he is going to present his very first TEDx speech.

Ms. Arshiya Fathima
Grade 9, KRM Public School
"The Race is on"

She is a student of KRM Public School, Chennai studying in Grade 9. She is very passionate towards cycling and she really enjoys it. She also like to speak and will speak on almost any topic given to her. She have a craze on technology such as robots, aeroplanes, bikes and cars and she is eager to study about them. She is also the School Pupil Leader. She loves playing game and she is extremely sportive. She enjoy every moment of my life and very ambitious about her goal. Becoming an astronaut is her dream. She have also started a you tube channel titled “ArshiyaFathima”. She is a fun loving person and want to be successful in everything she do.

Ms. Chiranjeevitha
Grade 10, KRM Public School
"I Challenge myself"

She is Chiranjeevitha, currently pursuing her grade 10 in KRM Public School. She love challenges and to challenge people. Speaking is her passion. Sheenjoy communicating with others. Being a volunteer is her second Passion. She get involved in several Social Service Programmes and she is holding the responsibility of the President of Gavel’s club which functions under Toastmasters International. She is also the secretary of the Literary Club in her school. Her ambition is to become an IAS officer and her inspiration is the CM of Delhi Mr. Arvind Kejrival. She love to do things differently and she is here to make a difference. She never limit her challenges but challenge her limits! And now…She is here to challenge you!

Ms. Preetaa J
Grade 11, DAV Senior Secondary School
"Apple Box"

She is a student of grade XI, inDav Girls Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram. She is interested to learn and equip herself with knowledge and talents to achieve her goal of inventing and discovering something new which could help the human community to be in peace and help them to reach new heights. Shehave a great passion towards speaking as that is the best tool to spread ideas which can help people to create something new. Shehave received an award from Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam sir for securing the first position in the State Level Oratorical competition conducted by Chennai PuthagaSangamam. She is a good athlete and have good achievements in the field of sports. Being a TEDed clubber she had delivered a talk on the topic “The power of creativity” which is uploaded in YouTube. She is very enthusiastic and ready to work hard to reach greater heights in life.