Prof. Pooja Purang is Professor of Psychology and Head of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Trained as an organisational psychologist, her research examines gender, fairness, well-being, mentoring, and the work-family interface, with particular attention to women in STEM and non-linear career trajectories in India. Prof. Purang has played a significant role in shaping humane and ethical academic institutions. As Head of Department, she leads a large multidisciplinary faculty and works to strengthen the place of humanities and social sciences within a premier technological university through curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international engagement. As Convener of the Gender Cell and Internal Complaints Committee at IIT Bombay, she has heightened gender sensitisation, institutional accountability, and safe academic environments. Prof. Purang also served as the first woman Vice Chairperson of the JEE Advanced and CEED/UCEED examinations at IIT Bombay.