The Individual Profiles of the Empanelled Experts
B. P. Gangadhara Swamy – Agricultural and Climate Resilience Expert
B. P. Gangadhara Swamy is an empanelled Agricultural and Climate Resilience Expert at MM Synergy Consultancy LLP with over two decades of experience spanning sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient farming systems, rural livelihoods, and responsible business practices. His expertise encompasses climate-smart agriculture, regenerative farming, organic agriculture, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), natural resource management, community-based livelihood development, and agricultural value chains. He has also worked extensively on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assessments, CSR programme design, impact evaluations, feasibility studies, and capacity building for development organizations, businesses, and farming communities.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Swamy has collaborated with leading organizations including BASF Vegetables (formerly Bayer Nunhems), ChildFund India, ASK Training & Learning, and several national and international development agencies. His recent work includes technical advisory on carbon farming initiatives, third-party verification of sustainable agriculture programmes, baseline and impact assessments, and community needs assessments across multiple states in India. As part of MM Synergy's network of empanelled experts, he provides technical leadership for assignments involving sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, rural development, ESG, and agricultural programme evaluation, helping clients design practical, evidence-based, and sustainable interventions.
Dr. Monowar Alam Khalid – Environmental, Biodiversity and Occupational Health & Safety Expert
Dr. Monowar Alam Khalid is an empanelled Environmental, Biodiversity, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Expert at MM Synergy Consultancy LLP with over two decades of professional experience in environmental management, biodiversity conservation, climate change, environmental impact assessment, and workplace health and safety. A Professor of Environmental Science, ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor, and QCI/NABET accredited Functional Area Expert in Ecology and Biodiversity, he brings extensive expertise in environmental audits, OHS assessments, hazard identification, risk management, regulatory compliance, and sustainability advisory for public and private sector organizations.
Throughout his career, Dr. Khalid has provided technical leadership on projects funded by leading national and international organizations, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Union, NORAD, HSBC, and Japan Bank for International Cooperation. His experience includes environmental and occupational health and safety audits, biodiversity assessments, environmental impact assessments (EIA), climate change initiatives, hydroelectric and infrastructure projects, and capacity-building programmes for government agencies, industries, and development organizations. As part of MM Synergy's empanelled network of experts, he provides specialized technical support on assignments involving environmental safeguards, biodiversity, OHS, ESG, climate resilience, and sustainability assessments, ensuring that projects align with national regulations and internationally recognized environmental and safety standards.
Mrs. Kakali Chattopadhyay – Psychological Counselling and Social Development Expert
Mrs. Kakali Chattopadhyay is an empanelled Psychological Counselling and Social Development Expert at MM Synergy Consultancy LLP with over three decades of professional experience spanning psychological counselling, education, community development, adolescent wellbeing, and social sector programme implementation. A trained psychological counsellor with postgraduate specialization in Guidance and Psychological Counselling, she has extensive expertise in adolescent mental health, educational and career guidance, student welfare, psychosocial support, community engagement, and capacity building. Her multidisciplinary background in sociology, nutrition, and counselling enables her to adopt a holistic and people-centred approach to addressing developmental and behavioural challenges.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Chattopadhyay has served as a psychological counsellor, educator, school counsellor, project manager, and development professional across educational institutions, grassroots organizations, and government-supported initiatives. She has worked extensively with adolescents, parents, teachers, and communities, providing individual and group counselling, educational guidance, and social development support. As part of MM Synergy's empanelled network of experts, she contributes specialist expertise to assignments involving child and adolescent wellbeing, education, psychosocial assessments, community engagement, capacity building, and qualitative social research, helping ensure that programmes are inclusive, responsive, and grounded in the needs of the communities they serve.
Dr. Dipanjan Sujit Roy – Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation Expert
Dr. Dipanjan Sujit Roy is an empanelled Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Expert at MM Synergy Consultancy LLP with over three decades of experience in public health, epidemiology, programme evaluation, and health systems strengthening. He has extensive expertise in monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL), strategic information, programme reviews, data quality assurance, results-based management, and evidence-informed decision-making across HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, immunisation, primary healthcare, pandemic preparedness, and broader public health systems. His work combines rigorous analytical approaches with practical strategies that strengthen programme performance, accountability, and health outcomes.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Roy has worked with leading international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Global Fund, UNAIDS, and on assignments supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), USAID, and PwC. He has led and supported large-scale programme evaluations, health systems assessments, funding proposal reviews, strategic investment analyses, and performance reviews across multiple countries. As part of MM Synergy's empanelled network of experts, he provides specialized technical support on assignments involving public health research, monitoring and evaluation, programme performance assessment, health systems strengthening, and evidence-based policy and programme development, helping clients generate actionable insights that improve development outcomes.
Prof. Samirranjan Adhikari – Psychology, Education and Behavioural Research Expert
Prof. Samirranjan Adhikari is an empanelled Psychology, Education, and Behavioural Research Expert at MM Synergy Consultancy LLP with over three decades of experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, and psychological assessment. A Rehabilitation Psychologist and Professor with extensive expertise in educational psychology, behavioural sciences, research methodology, and mental health, he has led and contributed to numerous research initiatives exploring adolescent wellbeing, educational outcomes, teacher development, motivation, self-concept, emotional intelligence, and inclusive education. His work integrates rigorous research methods with practical insights that support evidence-based policy, programme design, and institutional development.
Throughout his distinguished academic career, Prof. Adhikari has served in senior teaching and leadership positions at leading higher education institutions and has successfully supervised research projects, guided doctoral scholars, and authored an extensive body of scholarly publications in psychology, education, and behavioural sciences. As part of MM Synergy's empanelled network of experts, he provides specialized technical support on assignments involving behavioural and psychosocial research, educational assessments, monitoring and evaluation, research design, tool development, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and capacity-building initiatives, helping clients generate robust evidence to strengthen programmes, policies, and institutional effectiveness.
Ms. Pallavi Kalita – Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Expert
Ms. Pallavi Kalita is an empanelled Research and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Expert at MM Synergy Consultancy LLP with expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, impact assessment, programme evaluation, and evidence generation. She holds a Master's degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati, where she was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Academic Performance and Best Dissertation. Her professional experience spans education, livelihoods, agriculture, climate change, social inclusion, and community development, with a strong focus on designing robust research methodologies and translating data into actionable insights for programme improvement.
Ms. Kalita has led and supported a wide range of baseline, endline, feasibility, Social Return on Investment (SROI), and living income studies, while managing field research teams and ensuring high standards of data quality and analytical rigor. She is proficient in survey design, quantitative analysis, qualitative research, statistical software, and monitoring systems, and has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and reporting. As part of MM Synergy's empanelled network of experts, she provides technical support on research design, monitoring and evaluation, field implementation, data analysis, and evidence-based programme assessment, helping clients generate reliable insights for informed decision-making and sustainable development.
