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Dr. Manoj A. Kale, MSc, MPhil, PhD (from KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, SWEDEN) is a researcher at the Department of Land and Water Resources Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. Prior to this appointment in 2009, he served as Head of the Department of Physics, SSR College (affiliated to University of Pune, MH, India) in Dadra and Nagar Haveli from 2006 to 2010, and as Head of the Department of Physics, Lions English School in Dadra and Nagar Haveli from 2001 to 2006. “Education is exploring of imagination, Education is also for everyone” is Manoj’s motto. Teaching is a noble profession and calling, it shapes the youth and is a necessary warrant for the nations to prosper. Manoj enjoys teaching, which he has done, in various roles and on different levels, for the last 12 years. Physics is a very matter-of-fact (and laws!) subject for students to conquer, it is also a branch of knowledge that informs all science specialisations. Manoj’s strategy of making its instruction interesting involves showing how the subject matter relates to practical problems in real life. The way to achieve this is via anchoring pedagogy within examples and applications of inventions in today’s most innovative technologies. Through making difficult concepts simple for students to access and analyse, through topics enhanced by real life examples, his approach to instruction opens the eyes of the students to novel ways of understanding life and the human condition. Manoj’s approach to engaging students is through qualitatively improving the traditional model of teaching to include interaction: for instance, students are encouraged to present at seminars. The most satisfying were successes of student-delivered science projects in regional and national science competitions and exhibitions. Between the five top awards achieved by his most industrious students. Manoj is convinced that all students should be treated equally, and discipline has a role to play in enforcing the quality of teacher-learner interaction. Improper teaching as a rule proves to be damaging, as it feeds the aversion to the process of learning—Manoj had a direct and personal experience of this negative effect during his Master’s degree studies, which he overcame, in an astonishing way, by becoming a teacher after his degree studies! Needless to say, students appreciate the direct way of communication, open-hearted mentoring concerning the future career as well as personal and social aspects of success. The best that the higher education institution can give to students, according to Manoj, is to help the learners to develop a problem-solving mentality. Learners leave the university secure in their ability to apply the gained knowledge in delivery of complex, novel solutions. While serving for the National Service Scheme (NSS) as a head of Youth .He designed a multi-level programme for students, the faculty, and industry partners. The program included students helping communities in remote villages, organising cultural events, a Personality Development Camp for the youths. As part of the Teachers’ Training Programme, Manoj developed an innovative methodology with forward-looking focus on organisational values and goals development, mastering interaction with students: the program proved to be highly successful, with ca. 500 teachers achieving the certification. Finally, the programme addressed instructional needs in industry organisation by focusing on challenges of providing training for executives who run companies in today’s dynamic environment. Looking forward into how higher education institutions should develop, Manoj sees the frontmost priorities in: •	attracting and retaining the brightest talent through career centres (starting to work at early-stage: students in secondary schools); •	creating favourable conditions to combine education and work experience, providing opportunities for on-campus employment, and enabling—through partnerships with industry—full-time placements with technology companies; •	providing all necessary infrastructure for students from lower income background, and compliance with the disability needs; •	focusing on developing distance education and online curriculum; •	selecting educators of the highest academic calibre to join the faculty. Manoj holds an MPhil in Physics from Nagaland University in India, an MSc in Physics from Amravati (MH) University, and a BSc in Physics, Electronics, and Mathematics from Amravati (MH) University. He is current projects revolve around sustainability, management of innovation, research methodology (with a special interest in computer-based climate change modelling). His research is published in the Journal of Agricultural Technology, the Global Journal of Applied Agricultural Research, International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, and International Journal of Chemistry Research. Currently, Manoj Kale is Chairman for the Centre of Innovation, Research and Industries Pvt. Limited, (India Innovation), Chairman of the Abhiyan Foundation, and Chairman of Abhiroop Bahu uddeshiy Suntha, which runs Leo Kids International School in Maharashra. He is also a member of Advisory committee of several Engineering and Management colleges in Maharashtra and Gujrat.