Our Team

Dr. Ujjal Sarkar

Member
Dr. Ujjal Sarkar, a former MIT researcher and current scientist at AbbVie DMPK, is an elected Councilor of the American Chemical Society (ACS). He co-founded Bengal Boston Bridge, an initiative that blends arts and sciences to foster cultural exchange and innovation. His work bridges scientific research, community leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration across continents and disciplines.

Dr. Santosh Mukherjee

Member
Dr. Santosh Mukherjee, CEO of Santech Global, is a renowned digital scientist and semiconductor innovator. With a rich background as a research guide, professor, and policy advisor, he actively contributes to both U.S. and India Chip Missions. His expertise bridges technology development, academic mentorship, and global collaboration in advancing semiconductor innovation and digital transformation.

Sanjay Mazumder

Member
Sanjay Mazumder is a seasoned tech leader with nearly 30 years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship. He founded startups like EdgeQBit, aiming to democratize technology through affordable, accessible AI solutions. His work bridges advanced computing with real-world impact, combining deep technical expertise with a commitment to inclusive innovation and global technological empowerment.

Santanu Sengupta

Member
Santanu Sengupta is Head of Data and AI at Nomura Holdings and a recognized innovation leader. With expertise spanning AI, technology policy, and digital transformation, he is also a sought-after speaker on responsible tech and leadership. His work bridges cutting-edge data strategy with global financial services and thought leadership in the evolving AI landscape.

Xixian Zhou

Member
Xixian Zhou is currently a master’s student in Economics at Tufts University. Her research interests lie in development economics. She has collaborated with organizations across academic and private sectors, contributing to research and analysis on economic growth, development, and sustainability. Her academic and professional experience combines quantitative methods with policy-oriented perspectives on inclusive development.

Prabal Dey

IT Partner
Prabal Dey is a web and mobile engineer turned growth strategist, leading social media at Emcee IT Solutions. A systems thinker with expertise in UX, software architecture, and AI-driven marketing, he blends product thinking with storytelling to build communities and measurable outcomes. He mentors teams, shapes brand narratives, and ships high-conversion digital experiences.

Diana Petrenko

Global Alliances & PR Strategy
Diana Petrenko is a seasoned digital marketing and communications leader with over a decade of experience building global brand narratives and high-impact public relations strategies. Her expertise spans growth marketing, integrated communications, and audience-centric campaign execution across international markets. Diana holds an MSc in Finance from Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, bringing strong analytical rigor to her creative leadership. She has consistently driven visibility, engagement, and reputation-building for mission-led initiatives and global platforms. Her work bridges strategy, storytelling, and execution to amplify purpose-driven organizations. At Boston Pledge, Diana supports digital presence and public engagement to strengthen the platform’s global voice and influence.

Sumit Duggal

Technology & Indic Knowledge Systems
Driven by a deep curiosity about how technology, institutions, and culture shape human evolution, Sumit Duggal is a technology entrepreneur, systems thinker, and builder of public-purpose digital platforms. He works at the intersection of Digital Public Infrastructure, AI, asymmetric foundation models, and business intelligence. His focus lies in weaving timeless Indic wisdom with frontier innovation, ensuring intelligent systems remain grounded in human dignity, transparency, and shared prosperity. Sumit brings a founder’s bias for execution, a strategist’s rigor in governance and scale, and a collaborator’s instinct for cross-domain partnerships. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering and a specialization in European Design Systems at IED, Italy. He actively contributes to initiatives that align ethics with innovation and translate technological possibility into inclusive, real-world impact.
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