Cultivating a research ecosystem: A journey of mentorship and innovation
Tahsin Yusuf Bennur
From teaching classrooms to building a hands-on research culture, Tahsin Bennur from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology , Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University , shares her journey of mentoring students into independent thinkers. Set within a teaching-focused institution, this Journey of a Young Investigator (JOYI) 2026 piece highlights how inquiry, persistence, and “learning by doing” can transform both students and the practice of science itself.