Pramod Sairkar | Genetics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Pramod Sairkar | Genetics | Research Excellence Award

MP Council of Science and Technology | India

Dr. Pramod Kumar Sairkar is a distinguished biotechnology researcher and technical professional associated with a premier state science and technology organization, where he has contributed extensively to research, infrastructure development, and capacity building in life sciences. He holds advanced academic qualifications in microbiology and biotechnology, culminating in a doctoral degree with a strong focus on molecular biology and medicinal plant research. His professional experience spans technical leadership, laboratory management, project execution, and coordination of multidisciplinary research programs in biotechnology. Dr. Sairkar’s research interests include DNA barcoding, molecular markers, genetic diversity analysis, medicinal and aromatic plants, microbial biotechnology, and phytochemical analysis using advanced chromatographic techniques. He has published extensively in reputed national and international journals and has contributed valuable genetic and molecular datasets to global biological databases. His work has been recognized through prestigious research awards and best paper honors from national scientific bodies. In addition to research, he has guided numerous postgraduate dissertations, conducted hands-on training programs, and actively participated in science outreach initiatives. Through his scientific contributions, mentorship, and leadership in biotechnology research and policy-oriented projects, Dr. Sairkar continues to play a significant role in advancing applied life science research and scientific capacity building.

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Umeshkumar KU | Bioinformatics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Umeshkumar KU | Bioinformatics | Best Researcher Award

Teerthanker Mahaveer university | India

Umeshkumar KU is an Innovation Architect, Registered Patent Agent, and Computational Biologist specializing in AI/ML-driven solutions for zoonotic threats and antimicrobial resistance. He has a robust academic foundation with advanced degrees in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, complemented by a postgraduate diploma in Intellectual Property and postdoctoral training in Innovation and Technology Transfer. Umeshkumar has accumulated extensive professional experience across universities, startups, and research institutions, leading intellectual property portfolios, mentoring early-stage deeptech founders, and managing end-to-end patent filings and technology commercialization. His research interests focus on microbial genomics, pathogen risk prediction, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, zoonotic potential, and the development of computational pipelines and AI models for genomic analysis. He has authored multiple high-impact research papers and filed patents in biotechnology and life sciences, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and translating research into practical applications. Umeshkumar’s contributions have been recognized with awards for innovative work and leadership in IP and biotechnology. Actively engaged in institutional innovation programs, workshops, and advisory roles, he drives the integration of research, technology transfer, and strategic intellectual property management, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

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Descriptive genomic analysis of antibiotic resistance in Pasteurella multocida isolates from India

– Journal of Zoonotic Diseases, 9(2), 771–780 (2025) – Cited by 1 | DOI: 10.22034/jzd.2024.18654 :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}


Genomic characterization of Pasteurellaceae strains: Resistance mechanisms, virulence factors, and HGT potential

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Zoonoticus: A Machine Learning Model for Genomic Prediction of Zoonotic Bacterial Strains Using Virulence, Resistance, and Mobile Genetic Elements

– Computational Biology and Chemistry, 108760 (2025) – Cited: PubMed listing | DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2025.108760 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}


META‑ANALYSIS OF MICROBIAL DIVERSITY IN YOUNG CATS USING T-BIOINFO SERVER

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Kakali Bhadra | Biochemistry | Research Achievement Award

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Dr. Kakali Bhadra | Biochemistry | Research Achievement Award

University of Kalyani | India

Dr. Kakali Bhadra is an accomplished academic and researcher known for her extensive contributions to zoological sciences, biophysical research, and therapeutic development. She holds advanced degrees in zoology and education, followed by a doctoral and postdoctoral training at a premier national research institute, where she developed deep expertise in nucleic acid chemistry and small-molecule interactions. Her research spans structure-based drug design, nucleic acid–small molecule interaction, polymorphic DNA structures, plant alkaloids, insect–plant communication, and olfactory responses in pest and pollinator species. Throughout her career, she has gained rich experience across research laboratories and academic institutions, contributing to cytotoxicity studies, cancer biology, and biophysical assay development. In addition to her teaching roles, she has led key administrative responsibilities in ethics committees, academic boards, and institutional programs. Her scientific excellence is recognized through numerous prestigious national and international awards for thesis work, research presentations, innovation, and outstanding scientific contributions. She is also acknowledged globally for impactful work in drug design, chemical biology, and zoology. Dr. Bhadra continues to advance interdisciplinary research while inspiring future scientists through her dedication, academic leadership, and commitment to scientific innovation.

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Ritu Dahiya | Pharmacology | Research Excellence Award

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Ritu Dahiya | Pharmacology | Research Excellence Award

Linagyas Vidyapeeth  University | India

Dr. Ritu is an accomplished academician and researcher in pharmacology, serving as an Associate Professor with extensive teaching, research, and academic leadership experience. She holds foundational and advanced degrees in pharmacy and is completing her doctoral work in pharmacology. Her professional journey spans university teaching, funded research fellowships, interdisciplinary program development, and scientific mentoring. She has developed expertise in diabetes and its complications, ocular pharmacology, infectious-disease therapeutics, biomarker discovery, and nano-based drug delivery. Her research contributions include high-quality publications in indexed journals, multiple book chapters, edited academic books, and several national and international patents that demonstrate her innovative approach to translational research. She has guided postgraduate dissertations and contributed significantly to curriculum development, scientific event organization, and student training. She has also served as a resource person, evaluator, and invited speaker at scientific conferences and academic forums where her contributions have been recognized through awards and professional acknowledgments. Her work continually focuses on bridging laboratory discovery with therapeutic advancement, especially through natural products, bioflavonoids, molecular mechanisms, and innovative models for disease evaluation. Overall, she is dedicated to advancing pharmacological sciences, fostering research-driven education, and contributing impactful scientific knowledge to improve human health.

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Namrata Bist | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Namrata Bist | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Pandit Deendayal Energy University | India

Dr. Namrata Bist is an accomplished energy engineering researcher and Assistant Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar. With a Ph.D. focused on sustainable energy systems, she has developed strong expertise in geothermal energy, CO₂–EOR, hydrogen blending, carbon storage, reservoir modeling, and machine learning applications in subsurface engineering. Dr. Bist has authored more than 40 high-impact publications in reputed international journals and conferences, reflecting her commitment to advancing clean and efficient energy technologies. She has played key roles as PI, Co-PI, and Project Coordinator in several prestigious research projects funded by the Government of Gujarat, MNRE, Shell Energy India, and U.S.-based Project Inner Space, bridging academic insights with industrial relevance. Her research interests include hybrid renewable energy systems, sustainable reservoir engineering, and AI-driven optimization in energy production. She actively mentors B.Tech and M.Tech scholars, fostering innovation and scientific thinking among young engineers. Recognized for her strong academic contributions, interdisciplinary collaborations, and forward-looking vision, Dr. Bist continues to contribute significantly to India’s clean energy transition and global engineering research community.

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Amit Kumar Kesharwani | Plant Pathology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Amit  Kumar Kesharwani | Plant Pathology | Research Excellence Award

Gurukul Kangri Deemed to be University | India

Dr. Amit Kumar Kesharwani is a highly accomplished Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Plant Pathology at the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Washington State University, USA, where he advances cutting-edge research in microbiology, molecular biology, plant–microbe interactions, and plant pathology. His work focuses on antimicrobial resistance in Erwinia amylovora and the development of CRISPR/Cas12a-based diagnostic platforms for X-disease phytoplasma, contributing significantly to next-generation plant disease detection technologies. Prior to joining WSU, he served as a Scientist (Microbiology) at Absolute Foods in India and held key research positions at premier institutions including ICAR-IARI, Gautam Buddha University, CSIR-CIMAP, Delhi University South Campus, and CSIR-IHBT. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Biotechnology with impactful research on Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, an M.Sc. in Microbiology, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. Dr. Kesharwani has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, invited talks, editorial responsibilities, and international travel grants, reflecting his research excellence and leadership. His scientific contributions span advanced diagnostics, biocontrol strategies, microbial genomics, and sustainable plant disease management, positioning him as a rapidly emerging expert in plant health research.

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Bioengineered Microbes for Restoration of Soil Health (Correction)

– Advancements in Microbial Biotechnology for Soil Health, 2024


Bioengineered Microbes for Restoration of Soil Health

– Advancements in Microbial Biotechnology for Soil Health, 2024

Supriyo Chakraborty | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Supriyo Chakraborty | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Assam University | India

Dr. Supriyo Chakraborty is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Assam University, Silchar, with over two decades of teaching and research experience. He holds an MSc and PhD in Plant Breeding & Genetics from Assam Agricultural University and Dibrugarh University, respectively, and completed his Postdoctoral research at NC State University, USA, focusing on QTL mapping in plants. Dr. Chakraborty has previously served as Dean of the School of Life Sciences and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at Assam University. His early career includes a tenure as Assistant Professor cum Scientist at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. Dr. Chakraborty’s research interests span molecular genetics, codon usage patterns, RNA editing, microRNA-mediated gene regulation, and computational genomics. He has authored 3 books, 2 book chapters, 16 software copyrights, and over 150 peer-reviewed research articles in high-impact journals covering plant genetics, viral genomics, cancer biology, and computational biology. His work on codon usage bias, mitochondrial gene analysis, and microRNA-based gene silencing has advanced both theoretical and applied molecular biology. A prolific innovator, Dr. Chakraborty holds multiple national and international software copyrights related to genetic and protein sequence analysis. He has attended numerous professional courses, refresher programs, and workshops sponsored by ICAR, UGC, and DBT, India. His contributions to science, mentoring of students, and leadership roles in academia underscore his commitment to advancing biotechnology research and education.

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Malakar, A. K., Choudhury, D., Halder, B., Paul, P., Uddin, A., & Chakraborty, S. (2019). A review on coronary artery disease, its risk factors, and therapeutics. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 234(10), 16812–16823. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.28097

Paul, P., Chakraborty, A., Sarkar, D., Langthasa, M., Rahman, M., Bari, M., … Chakraborty, S. (2018). Interplay between miRNAs and human diseases. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 233(3), 2007–2018. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.25828

Khawbung, J. L., Nath, D., & Chakraborty, S. (2021). Drug resistant tuberculosis: A review. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 74, 101574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cimid.2020.101574

Deb, B., Uddin, A., & Chakraborty, S. (2018). miRNAs and ovarian cancer: An overview. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 233(5), 3846–3854. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.26298

Barman, A., Deb, B., & Chakraborty, S. (2020). A glance at genome editing with CRISPR Cas9 technology. Current Genetics, 66, 447–462. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00294-019-01016-2

Umamageswari A | Medical Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Umamageswari A | Medical Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

SRM Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. A. Umamageswari is a dynamic academic and researcher in Computer Science and Engineering, known for her contributions across deep learning, medical image security, underwater object detection, plant disease classification, and intelligent systems, with a research profile reflecting 365 citations, an h-index of 8, and 8 indexed documents with i10-index 8. She holds strong academic credentials including a doctorate, postgraduate degree in Information Technology with distinction, and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Engineering, supported by additional technical qualifications in engineering. Her extensive professional experience spans teaching, research supervision, academic leadership, and departmental administration, including roles as Professor, Head of Department, and Associate Professor at leading engineering institutions. Her major research interests include medical image informatics, neural networks, machine learning, underwater image processing, network security, reversible watermarking, computer vision, and AI-driven classification systems. She has delivered impactful publications in high-indexed journals and international conferences, secured copyrights, and contributed to funded project proposals submitted to various scientific agencies. She has also organized academic events, coordinated accreditation activities, and consistently produced outstanding academic outcomes. Through her continuous commitment to research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination, she remains an influential contributor to advancing emerging technologies in engineering and computing.

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Umamageswari, A., & Bharathiraja, N., & Irene, D. S. (2023). A novel fuzzy C-means based chameleon swarm algorithm for segmentation and progressive neural architecture search for plant disease classification. ICT Express, 9(2), 160–167.

Ukrit, M. F., Umamageswari, A., & Suresh, G. R. (2011). A survey on lossless compression for medical images. International Journal of Computer Applications, 31(8), 47–50.

Umamageswari, A., Ukrit, M. F., & Suresh, G. R. (2011). A survey on security in medical image communication. International Journal of Computer Applications, 30(3), 41–45.

A., K. R., Umamageswari, A., & Deepa, S. (2022). An enhanced approach for leaf disease identification and classification using deep learning techniques. Measurement: Sensors, 24, Article 100568.

Umamageswari, A., & Suresh, G. R. (2013). Security in medical image communication with Arnold’s cat map method and reversible watermarking. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Circuits, Power and Computing Technologies (ICCPCT) (pp. 1–6). IEEE.

Partha Majumder | Human Genetics | Lifetime achievement Award

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Prof. Partha Majumder | Human Genetics | Lifetime achievement Award

John C. Martin Center for Liver Research & Innovations/Indian Statistical Institute | India

Prof. Partha Majumder is a globally respected leader in human genetics, celebrated for shaping modern population genomics and advancing the scientific understanding of human diversity, disease risk, and evolutionary patterns. With an outstanding research record supported by 16,578+ citations, an h-index of 58, and 214+ indexed publications, his scholarly influence spans population-based genomic variation, statistical genetics, precision medicine, and computational modeling. He has authored foundational studies that transformed views on genetic structure across South Asian populations, and his contributions have been widely recognized through major scientific honors and memberships in premier academies. Prof. Majumder’s academic journey includes rigorous training in statistics and genetics, leading to prestigious appointments across India and internationally, where he has guided institutions, established key genomic research programs, and mentored several generations of scientists. His research interests center on human evolutionary genetics, disease genomics, biomedical statistics, and ethical frameworks for genomic data use. His experience encompasses leadership roles in national genome initiatives, advisory committees, and collaborative global consortia. Deeply committed to science-driven societal impact, Prof. Majumder continues to inspire through his relentless pursuit of knowledge, impactful discoveries, and enduring contributions to the growth and integrity of human genetics research.

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Regev, A., Teichmann, S. A., Lander, E. S., Amit, I., Benoist, C., Birney, E., … Human Cell Atlas. (2017).
The human cell atlas. eLife, 6, e27041. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.27041

HUGO Pan-Asian SNP Consortium, Abdulla, M. A., Ahmed, I., … Majumder, P. P. (2009). Mapping human genetic diversity in Asia. Science, 326(5959), 1541–1545. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1177074

Sengupta, S., Zhivotovsky, L. A., King, R., Mehdi, S. Q., Edmonds, C. A., Chow, C. E. T., … Majumder, P. P. (2006). Polarity and temporality of high-resolution Y-chromosome distributions in India identify both indigenous and exogenous expansions and reveal minor genetic influence of Central Asia. The American Journal of Human Genetics, 78(2), 202–221. https://doi.org/10.1086/499411

Basu, A., Mukherjee, N., Roy, S., Sengupta, S., Banerjee, S., Chakraborty, M., … Majumder, P. P. (2003).
Ethnic India: A genomic view, with special reference to peopling and structure. Genome Research, 13(10), 2277–2290. https://doi.org/10.1101/gr.1413403

Underhill, P. A., Myres, N. M., Rootsi, S., Metspalu, M., Zhivotovsky, L. A., King, R. J., … Majumder, P. P. (2010). Separating the post-Glacial coancestry of European and Asian Y chromosomes within haplogroup R1a. European Journal of Human Genetics, 18(4), 479–484. https://doi.org/10.1038/ejhg.2009.194

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dinesh Kulhary | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Dinesh Kulhary | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Career Point University | India

Dinesh Kulhary is a dedicated researcher and academician whose work spans advanced materials chemistry, crystallography, and functional hybrid perovskites. With an h-index of 3, a portfolio of 7 research documents, and 57 citations across 54 citing documents, he has established a growing scientific footprint in the fields of optoelectronics, photoluminescent materials, energy-harvesting devices, and smart material interfaces. He completed a strong academic journey in chemical sciences, culminating in doctoral research that explored the electrical, optical, and thermal behavior of lead-free organic–inorganic hybrid perovskites for device applications. His professional experience includes teaching and research roles in higher education institutions, where he has contributed to curriculum development and guided emerging scholars. His research interests include single-crystal engineering, humidity sensors, photoluminescent printing materials, 2D/3D hybrid perovskites, photocatalysis, and energy-efficient device fabrication. He has participated in prominent international scientific events, engaged in global collaborations, and published impactful work in reputed journals. His achievements include competitive research awards, travel grants, and recognitions that highlight his contributions to materials science innovation. With a strong commitment to scientific advancement, he continues to explore next-generation functional materials aimed at sustainable technological applications.

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Choudhary, R., Pawar, V., Garg, U., Arora, K., Sharma, N., Dinesh, & Sharma, A. (2025). Enhanced photocatalytic performance of nanomaterial-modified dye sensitized solar cell biosensors for real-time biomedical diagnostics. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health.

Dinesh. (2024). Structural elucidation of electrical and optical properties in lead-free organic-inorganic copper bromide [(CH₃)₄N]₂CuBr₄ single crystals. ChemistrySelect.

Dinesh. (2022). Design of g-C₃N₄/BaBiO₃ heterojunction nanocomposites for photodegradation of an organic dye and diclofenac sodium under visible light via interfacial charge transfer. ChemistrySelect.

Dinesh, S. M. A., Singh, D., Karn, A., & Khan, A. (n.d.). Chemopreventive effects of lupeol and lupeol nanoparticles. In Futuristic Trends in Chemical Material Sciences & Nano Technology (Vol. 3).

Devthade, V., Dinesh, & Umare, S. S. (n.d.). Role of precursors on photocatalytic behavior of graphitic carbon nitride. Conference paper.