Inspirational Women Faculty and Founders at Plaksha

Plaksha University stands as a testament to the transformative power of visionary women in a traditionally male-dominated field like STEM. Plaksha celebrates its remarkable female founders and faculty who not only shape the intellectual landscape at the campus but also serve as beacons of inspiration for all students.

The Plaksha community reflects the university’s commitment to gender diversity, with women founders, women faculty and women leaders contributing across teaching, research and institution-building. Their experiences and achievements demonstrate the important role women in STEM play in shaping the future of technology and innovation.

Supporting girls in STEM is not just a vision but a reality. It is reflected in the numerous scholarships awarded to female students as well as in initiatives such as GWiST (Girls and Women in STEM).

Through the tenacity, leadership and groundbreaking contributions of our trailblazing women founders and faculty Plaksha is redefining the narrative, proving that the pursuit of excellence knows no gender and contributing to a more inclusive and equitable future.

“I believe that full participation and engagement of women and girls in the STEM enterprise will accelerate innovation for societal impact. At Plaksha University, we have established an enabling ecosystem that fosters research and innovation and creates a diverse community of thinkers and leaders."

~Prof Nandini Kannan, Dean, Academics and Director, Data Science Institute

“In an increasingly inclusive yet diversified workplace, the role of women in STEM could be significant.”  

~Prof Chaitanya Lekshmi Indira, Associate Professor, Plaksha University

“It is time we update our everyday vocabulary, empowering young girls to envision themselves in all these seminal roles in the future.”  

~Prof Navjot Kaur, Assistant Professor, Plaksha University

“Our vision is to provide both genders the opportunity to create technological solutions for the future.”  

~Sumita Ambasta, Founder and Trustee, Plaksha University and Founder and Executive Director, Flowering Tree Inc.

“We must create paths that encourage and help women to join traditionally male-dominated domains.”  

~Priya Jadhav, Assistant Professor, IIT Bombay and Founder, Plaksha University

“I am passionate about education and female leadership development. Plaksha University will lead in paving the path for women in tech.”  

~Divyata Ashiya, Founder and Trustee, Plaksha University and Partner, Just Transition Capital

The Content Team at Plaksha University leads storytelling, blog and website content, social media, newsletters and event coverage and press and media coverage. The team writes about the University's initiatives, academic programs, research, innovation, and the impact created by the students, faculty, and collaborators and in the process offer readers a closer look at the people and ideas shaping the future of technology education.