Conference Speakers
Dr. Nidhi Mishra
Associate Professor,HOD Applied Psychology GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences Visakhapatnam
Dr. Nidhi Mishra is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Applied Psychology at GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam. She holds a PhD in Geropsychology from the University of Allahabad. She is an editorial board member of the European Journal of Mental Health and part of the international advisory team of the Miroir Foundation, Canada. Her expertise in psycho-social gerontology has earned her advisory roles with Life Circle Health Services, Hyderabad, and A1 Snehanjali, Mumbai.
Dr. Mishra has been actively involved in national and international research projects addressing diverse psycho-social issues, including health and well-being, environmental concerns, identity and collective experiences, the lived realities of marginalized groups, ageing, and inclusive education. She has extensive experience in psycho-social gerontology, bridging academic research and social impact.
Notably, Dr. Mishra contributed to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) project on building a knowledge base on ageing in India. In 2013, she represented India at the United Nations International Programme on Policy Formulation, Planning, Implementation, and Monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing held in Malta. Additionally, she founded and managed Senior Express, an online initiative dedicated to promoting active ageing in India.
Dr. (Prof.) Veer Bahadur Singh
Dean , Faculty of Medicine, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, India
Dr. Veer Bahadur Singh, a distinguished professor of internal medicine with a specialization in geriatric medicine. Holding a prestigious FRCP from London and a diploma in geriatric medicine, Dr. Singh has further enhanced his expertise through a WHO fellowship in aging at Khon khean University, Thailand, and advanced training at the International Institute on Aging in Malta, UNO and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
With a remarkable career spanning multiple leadership roles, Dr. Singh has served as the Principal and Controller of two esteemed Government medical colleges in India for over seven years. He has also held key academic and adminstrative positions, including Dean at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences in Jaipur and also worked as Superintendent, Head of the Department of Medicine and Geriatrics.
Dr. Singh is a renowned expert in his field, having delivered guest lectures at numerous national and international conferences, including the International Psychogeriatric Association and the Geriatric Society of India. He has chaired sessions at various conferences globally and has published over 100 research papers in reputable national and international journals.
With his vast experience and expertise, Dr. Singh continues to make significant contributions to the field of geriatric medicine, inspiring future generations of healthcare professionals and advancing the care of older adults.
Carolyn B Yucha, RN, PhD
Professor and Dean Emeritus, School of Nursing University of Nevada, Las Vegas Editor, Biological Research for Nursing
"Linking generations - An intergenerational approach to aging well"
Dr. Carolyn Yucha is an RN with a PhD in Physiology. Over her career, she fulfilled progressive leadership roles, serving as Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for 13 years. Her research has been funded by the USA National Institutes of Health, and she has published extensively. She has served as the editor of Biological Research for Nursing for the past 24 years.
Dr. Prakash Kumar
Principal and Professor Mahatma Gandhi Occupational Therapy College (MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY) RIICO Institutional Area, India
"Linking generations - An intergenerational approach to aging well"
Professionally, Dr Prakash is an Occupational Therapist and hold a PhD in Geriatric Mental Health from AIIMS, New Delhi. I also did a research-based Master's Program from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, in Medical Gerontology. Throughout his professional career, focused extensively on geriatric care and the ageing brain, particularly in the area of non-pharmacological interventions for frailty, dementia and mental health. He had the privilege of being invited as a keynote speaker to more than 17 international conferences, including those hosted by the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) and the Alzheimer’s Society (AAIC). Currently, He serve as the Principal of Mahatma Gandhi Occupational Therapy College in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. At present, they have a thriving research environment at our institution with 17 PhD scholars, the majority of whom are conducting research in gerontology and ageing. In addition, our postgraduate students are eager to participate and present papers at your esteemed conference. He was previously a member of the Scientific Committee in Silver Age 2023 and 2024, and in both years, more than 10 participants attended this conference from our organization.
