Prof. (Dr.) Vartika Mathur, Professor of Zoology at Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, has been selected for the prestigious Heartian Guru Shreshta Award 2025–26. She is widely acclaimed for her student-centric and experiential teaching practices that seamlessly integrate field-based learning, inquiry-driven instruction, contextual classroom engagement, and research-oriented pedagogy. The award recognises her outstanding contribution to innovative teaching and her enduring commitment to academic excellence and holistic student development.