Board Of Directors
Dr. Dhanada Kulkarni
President, IACDSC
Education & certifications: BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) YogaShishak-Teacher (CYEd) B.A. Vedanga Jyotish Diploma in Vastushasatra Pre/Post-natal exercise specialist (AFPA, USA) Certified and trained Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) Pursuing master’s and Doctoral degrees (D.A.C.M., M.A.O.M., L.Ac.) in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Yajur Vedic Brahmin by tradition with inherited knowledge of Vedic Astrology, vastu and as an accomplished classical Ayurved medicine clinician, Vedic Astrologer and Vastu Consultant practicing, teaching, promoting Vedic sciences for over 23 years. Founder of Ashtanga Acuveda and Panchakarma wellness center, Dallas, TX USA American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine-wellness and specialty clinic Ayurved Doctor. Founding Organizational member, one of the brains behind the core concept at National Consortium of Ayurved Medicine (NCAM) Founder President of Texas Ayurveda Professionals Association (TAPAS) Former Board of Directors at the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and NAMA Certification Board (NAMACB), AAPNA and CAC.
Internationally recognized Vedic sciences top voice, keynote speaker, presenter, and integrated medicine panelist prestigious international awards, including the Patanjali Award for Excellence in yogic research and recognition as a university gold medalist in Ayurveda as Dhanwantari award from Marathwada university and Vedic Astrology and Vastu from Vishwa Vidyalaya Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University. Research Director for Ayurveda Medicine at Siddha-Vetha Center for Transdisciplinary Studies Faculty and Academic Expert at the University of North Texas (UNT), Vivekananda Yoga University in California (VAYU), Mount Madonna Institute, California, The Ayurveda School of the UK and American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), Houston, TX. Madhavbhag USA Advisory Council -2023 VP-Board of Dirctors for International Council for Ayurveda Accreditation (ICAA).
Dr. Kirpal Bisht
Vice President, IACDSC.ORG
“Kirpal Bisht is an Associate professor of Chemistry at the University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. He has authored more than one hundred original research papers, eight patents, and many book chapters. His research interests include medicinal Chemistry, use of enzymes in non-aqueous environments, biocompatible polymers and in development of novel functional biodegradable polymers for biomedical and environmental application.
Dr Aparna Bapat
President, ICAA
Aparna Bapat is highly accomplished Ayurveda Practitioner, Educator and Entrepreneur working in US since last 23 years.
She was on NAMA Board for 9 years and is currently the President of AAF (Ayurveda association of Florida) and founding member of AAAP(American association of Ayurvedic professionals), NCAM (National Consortium of Ayurveda Medicine)and ICAA (International Council for Ayurveda Accreditation) founding member and current President.
Dr. Bapat has been actively involved in Ayurveda education and is on faculty of several Ayurveda colleges. She is favourite mentor to numerous students who studied with her and are now successful practitioners and teachers themselves.
With strong foundation in spirituality, Dr Bapat has healed thousands of people with her expertise in Pulse reading, herbal formulations, Pancha karna, nutrition /cooking and lifestyle guidance using Ayurveda and Yoga principles.
Dr Bapat lives and practices in Citrus hills, Florida.
Dr. Sheshanka Kesani
Secretary, IACDSC.ORG
Dedicated scientific research professional with hands-on experience within all facets of utilizing chromatographic techniques to verify performances in testing products, performing experiments across various medical institutions. She has a Solid track record of interpretating results, generating reports, and managing laboratory operation across various organizations.
Demonstrated expertise in stabilizing overall testing chamber and ability to create standard operating procedures. Instrumental in performing routine analytical tests by utilizing dissolution and HPLC methods. Skilled at training research students to efficiently perform chromatographic techniques and prescribed tasks. Prudent in steering optimum management of laboratory operations and execution of safety procedures and techniques.
Dr Sheshanka completed her MS and PhD from University of South Florida in Analytical Chemistry and her BS from Kakatiya University in India
Dr Yashwant Pathak
Treasurer and Agent for IACDSC.ORG
Pathak is a Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the Taneja College of Pharmacy. He is an internationally distinguished researcher and scholar whose discoveries have advanced the field of pharmacy, drug delivery, nutraceutical and nanotechnology. Nearly 40 years ago, he was the first to develop applications of rosin and rosin derivatives for the controlled release of drugs. This was a foundational step forward in drug delivery, and today this process is in use in pharmaceuticals ranging from aspirin to complex drug matrices. More recently, he developed ophthalmic drug delivery systems with a special focus on nano applications, to treat age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Dr. Pathak also leads in projects in the novel developments of nanoparticles as delivery systems for anti-cancer drug molecules. Dr Pathak has published over 50 edited books and more than 300 research papers, reviews, chapters in books. He is actively involved in many nonprofit organizations. He is recipient of several International awards including two Fulbright fellowship, CNPQ fellowship from Brazil Government, Executive Endeavor Fellowship from Australian Government, and recently elected as Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (FAAS) in 2021