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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Featured Publications

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

Satyamvada Maurya | Computational Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Satyamvada Maurya | Computational Biology | Best Researcher Award

ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources | India

Dr. Satyamvada Maurya is a bioinformatics researcher with extensive experience in genomics, computational biology, and drug discovery. She holds a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, focusing on the design and development of novel anti-tuberculosis agents through computational approaches. Her academic foundation includes a Master’s in Bioinformatics and a Bachelor’s in Biotechnology, which laid the groundwork for her multidisciplinary research. She has worked as a Project Assistant and Young Professional in premier Indian research institutes, contributing to projects in genome analysis, database development, SNP characterization, and functional genomics of aquatic organisms, particularly Clarias magur. Her research interests span next-generation sequencing, genome analysis, protein structure-function prediction, drug design, homology modeling, phylogenetic analysis, and database creation for biological resources. She has authored multiple research articles, book chapters, training manuals, and popular science articles, accumulating 27 citations with an h-index of 3 and i10-index of 1, reflecting the impact of her work. She has received awards including the TEQIP fellowship and best presentation accolades at national and international conferences. Dr. Maurya is committed to advancing bioinformatics applications in both healthcare and aquaculture, bridging computational tools with experimental biology to address complex biological challenges. Her work continues to contribute to the development of innovative solutions in genomics and drug discovery.

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Featured Publications

Verma, S., Maurya, R., & Maurya, S. (2016). Prediction of gene action and combining ability for yield and quality traits in F1 and F2 generations of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Tropical Plant Research, 3(2), 449–459.

Maurya, S., Jain, A., Singh, V., Haque, S., & Mishra, B. N. (2023). Evaluation of Saraca asoca for its anti-tubercular potential via molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies. ChemistrySelect, 8(12), e202204899.

Maurya, S., Alhazmi, A., Vidyarthi, A. S., Jain, A., Singh, V., Khan, F., Haque, S., & Mishra, B. N. (2022). In-silico study reveals potential antitubercular drug targets unique to Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv. Minerva Biotechnology & Biomolecular Research, 34(2), 71–79.

Maurya, S., Kumar, M. S., Kumar, R., & Kushwaha, B. (2024). Role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in transforming aquaculture and fisheries sector. Indian Farming, 74(8), 24–27.

Maurya, S., Jain, A., Rehman, M. T., Hakamy, A., Bantun, F., AlAjmi, M. F., Singh, V., … Mishra, B. N. (2023). In silico identification of novel derivatives of rifampicin targeting Ribonuclease VapC2 of M. tuberculosis H37Rv: Rifampicin derivatives target VapC2 of Mtb H37Rv. Molecules, 28(4), 1652.