Dr. Sumit Padihar, Associate Professor, Bhandari Group of Institutions and Hospitals College of Nursing, Indore, Madhya Pradesh is a distinguished academic and researcher with a strong record of publications in both international and national journals. He is an active member of various professional bodies; he has played a key role in organizing national conferences and workshops in the field of nursing. His expertise is recognized within the academic community, as evidenced by his appointments as an Inspector, Paper Setter, Evaluator and Examiner for various universities. His innovative work has led to the registration of multiple design patents under the Government of India. He has active membership of editorial board in national and international journals. He has received numerous honours for his contributions to the field of nursing and education.