Meet The Team
Dr Bhalchandra M Karandikar
Dr. Karandikar, a postgraduate from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (formerly known as University Department of Chemical Technology), continued his studies in the USA, earning his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh. His doctoral thesis focused on an experimental study of gas transport at high temperatures and pressures. After postdoctoral stints at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School and Carnegie-Mellon University he took up industry positions.
Following years of experience with leading pharmaceutical companies and overseeing their R&D operations, he established Unosil Technologies Inc., a research organization. Renowned in the field of silver chemistry, Dr. Karandikar pioneered the development of Nano-Silver and made groundbreaking advancements in Silver Nitrate Chemistry, achieving stability and sustained release. Â Acknowledged for his contributions, his technologies have been licensed by numerous medical companies, leading to the development of new products.
Anil Agrawal
A graduate of BITS Pilani and JamnaLal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (University of Mumbai), where he specialized in Engineering and Finance Management, respectively, he boasts over 40 years of experience as a dynamic achiever and turnaround expert.Transitioning into serial entrepreneurship, he introduced cutting-edge Heat Transfer technology to India before venturing into the healthcare sector.
Renowned for his foresight in anticipating future trends and tailoring businesses to suit India’s needs, he spearheads Alpinia Biopharma’s mission to lead the Indian pharma market with user-friendly and cost-effective healthcare solutions. Moreover, leveraging his expertise in healthcare and social entrepreneurship, he, spearheads initiatives like the Aakasganga program for community rainwater harvesting and Arogya, a mobile healthcare system.