Dr Roopa R. Rao Associate Professor at the College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan (Affiliated with the University of Mumbai), has 30+ years of teaching experience spanning Ergonomics, Interior Design, Hospitality Management, and Consumer Education. Her Ph.D. dissertation, “Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Needle Stick and Sharps Injury Among Nurses in Mumbai,” underscores her expertise. She has guided 70+ undergraduate and 17 postgraduate research projects, is currently mentoring 3 Ph.D. scholars, and authored 45+ publications, 8 chapters, and 7 coauthored books. Beyond teaching, Dr Roopa serves as Joint Secretary of the International Board for Education, Research, and Development (IBERD), actively contributing to international conferences. She plays pivotal roles on multiple Boards of Studies, and her leadership extends to managing the University of Mumbai’s participation in prestigious research conventions, Anveshan (National Level) and Aavishkar (State Level). Her noteworthy accomplishments include a Silver Medal at the 12th Aavishkar Maharashtra State Research Convention (2018) and a Gold Medal at the 13th Aavishkar Maharashtra State Research Convention (2019). She has been the district co-coordinator of, the Avishkar Research Convention since 2019 and was appointed as the Team Manager to lead the University of Mumbai team at the 14th and 15th Aavishkar Research Convention 2020, Anveshan West Zone Research Convention 2020, and Anveshan National Research Convention 2020, 2022 and 2023. Dr Roopa passionately shares knowledge through workshops, seminars, and training programs for students and industry professionals. She also actively engages in social initiatives by organizing skill development and awareness programs for underprivileged communities. Her active involvement extends to multiple organizations, including the Indian Society for Ergonomics (ISE), Consumer Guidance Society of India (CGSI), Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP), Home Science Association of India (HSAI), Indian Association for Women’s Studies (IAWS), and Indian Association Occupational Health (IAOH).