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.
Dr. Omprakash D. Madguni – Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainability Expert
Dr. Omprakash D. Madguni is an empanelled Natural Resources, Environment, and Sustainability Expert at MM Synergy Consultancy LLP with over three decades of experience in environmental management, natural resource governance, climate resilience, and sustainable development. A former Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), he has extensive expertise in geo-informatics, remote sensing and GIS, integrated watershed and water resource management, sustainable forest management, carbon accounting, renewable energy, waste management, disaster risk reduction, and ecosystem restoration. His work combines scientific research with practical advisory services to support evidence-based environmental planning, sustainability initiatives, and responsible resource management.
Throughout his career, Dr. Madguni has led and contributed to numerous research, consultancy, and evaluation assignments for government agencies, international development organizations, and the private sector. His experience includes environmental and impact evaluations, CSR assessments, landscape restoration, forest certification, ecosystem services valuation, climate adaptation, green infrastructure, and sustainability reporting. He has worked on projects supported by organizations such as USAID, NTPC, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Titan Ltd., and other public and private sector institutions. As part of MM Synergy's empanelled network of experts, he provides specialized technical support on assignments involving environmental sustainability, natural resource management, climate resilience, ESG, watershed development, and environmental impact assessment, helping clients develop practical, science-based, and sustainable solutions.
Muhammad Shoaib Rahman – Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Social Research Expert
Muhammad Shoaib Rahman is an empanelled Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL), and Social Research Expert at MM Synergy Consultancy LLP with nearly two decades of experience leading research, evaluations, and evidence generation across agriculture, livelihoods, public health, nutrition, climate resilience, women's economic empowerment, and social inclusion. A mixed-methods researcher, he combines robust quantitative methodologies—including large-scale surveys, statistical analysis, and digital data systems—with qualitative approaches such as focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and participatory research to generate actionable insights for programme improvement and policy development. His expertise extends to results-based management, Theory of Change development, organizational strengthening, and designing MEL systems that support adaptive learning and evidence-based decision-making.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rahman has led numerous national and international research and evaluation assignments for governments, multilateral agencies, international NGOs, foundations, and CSR initiatives. His portfolio includes work with organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, PATH, World Vision, The/Nudge Institute, TechnoServe, National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Catalyst Management Services, alongside assignments across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, and Tanzania. As part of MM Synergy's empanelled network of experts, he provides specialized technical support on monitoring and evaluation, impact assessments, social research, agriculture and livelihood programmes, public health, institutional capacity building, and results-based management, helping clients translate evidence into effective programmes, stronger policies, and sustainable development outcomes.
Ms. Rahmath EP – Senior Research and Evaluation Expert
Ms. Rahmath EP is a development and research professional with over 22 years of experience, including more than 15 years specializing in research, monitoring and evaluation, and impact assessment across diverse development sectors. She has extensive expertise in designing and implementing mixed-methods studies, including baseline, midline, endline, feasibility, KAP, and impact evaluations for national and international organizations.
Her technical expertise includes research design and methodology, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, process documentation, proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and the coordination of multi-state research assignments. Ms. Rahmath has worked across sectors including livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, climate resilience, gender equality, child rights, labour rights, disability inclusion, and CSR, with a strong focus on integrating Gender, Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles throughout the research and evaluation process.
At MM Synergy Consultancy LLP, Ms. Rahmath is empanelled as a Senior Research and Evaluation Expert, providing technical leadership in research design, evaluation methodologies, qualitative research, impact assessments, and evidence generation for development programmes and social impact initiatives.
Ms. Nisha Sharma – Education, Life Skills and Experiential Learning Expert
Ms. Nisha Sharma is a dynamic educator and educational consultant, specialising in teacher education, curriculum and assessment, experiential education, and life skills and social-emotional learning. She brings nearly two decades of experience across teaching, school leadership, teacher education, curriculum development, assessment, and educational consulting, working with schools and educational organisations to strengthen learning environments, educator capacity, and educational practice.
Her experience includes designing and developing curricula and assessment tools, supporting educational research and evaluation, mentoring and building educators' capacity, and contributing to school and organisational development. She has worked across a range of educational contexts and age groups, including on large-scale assessment initiatives spanning Anganwadi to Grade 10.
Nisha is a doctoral researcher in Educational Sciences at the University of Oulu, Finland, where her research focuses on nurturing playfulness as a pedagogical competence in teachers and its implications for teacher education. She is UGC-NET qualified in Education and holds a Master’s in Elementary Education from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, and a Diploma in Experiential Education and Practice.
Her work brings together research, practice, and a deep understanding of educational contexts, enabling her to contribute to research, evaluation, programme and curriculum development, assessment, and advisory initiatives in education. As part of MM Synergy's empanelled network of experts, she provides specialized technical support on assignments involving education research, learning assessments, teacher capacity building, curriculum development, experiential and play-based learning, life skills and social-emotional development, school improvement, and the design of safe, inclusive, and learner-centred educational programmes.
Dr. Sarita Sharma Mehra – Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Impact Assessment Expert
Dr. Sarita Sharma Mehra is a development professional with over 23 years of experience in programme leadership, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), impact assessment, CSR, research, and institutional development. She has led and supported development programmes across multiple states in India, with expertise in designing Theory of Change frameworks, indicator systems, donor-aligned logframes, monitoring systems, impact assessments, landscape studies, and process documentation. She has also led MEL for a pan-India CSR portfolio and brings extensive experience working with corporate, government, and institutional partners.
Dr. Sharma Mehra has substantial field research experience across natural resource management, watershed development, livelihoods, WASH, biodiversity, and community-based conservation. Her earlier work with BNHS and WWF-India included ecological and socio-economic assessments, biodiversity research, and monitoring across ecologically significant sites. She holds a PhD in Ornithology, an MSc in Environmental Science, and is ICAR-NET qualified, with 70+ published and unpublished articles and over 100 technical presentations, keynotes, and invited lectures. As part of MM Synergy's empanelled network, she provides expertise in MEL, impact assessment, research and field studies, institutional assessment, landscape mapping, process documentation, and development-sector programme advisory.
