Pramod Hurkadale | Pharmacognosy | Best Academic Researcher Award

Dr. Pramod Hurkadale | Pharmacognosy | Best Academic Researcher Award

KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi | India

Dr. Pramod J. Hurkadale, M.Pharm., Ph.D., PDCR, is a distinguished Professor and Special Officer-cum-Assistant Registrar at KLE’s College of Pharmacy, KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research, Belagavi, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, with an M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry and a B.Pharm degree. Additionally, he has earned a Professional Diploma in Clinical Research. Dr. Hurkadale has over two decades of teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy programs and serves as a research guide for both PG and Ph.D. candidates. His professional journey spans key academic and administrative roles, including Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor at KLECOP. He has also contributed significantly to research quality improvement programs, clinical research workshops, and capacity-building initiatives in laboratory and analytical sciences. He is an active member of national and international professional bodies, including the Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Society of Pharmacognosy, and Society for Ethnopharmacology, and has organized numerous national and international workshops and conferences. Dr. Hurkadale’s research interests include phytochemistry, pharmacognosy, herbal drug standardization, nano-formulations, and ethnomedicinal plant studies, with multiple publications in reputed journals and contributions to textbooks and book chapters

Profile: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Hurkadale, P. J., Shelar, P. A., Palled, S. G., Mandavkar, Y. D., & Khedkar, A. S. (2012). Hepatoprotective activity of Amorphophallus paeoniifolius tubers against paracetamol-induced liver damage in rats. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2(1), S238–S242.

Upadhya, V., Hegde, H. V., Bhat, S., Hurkadale, P. J., Kholkute, S. D., & Hegde, G. R. (2012). Ethnomedicinal plants used to treat bone fracture from North-Central Western Ghats of India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 142(2), 557–562.

Pramod, H. J., Yadav, A. V., Raje, V. N., Mohite, M., & Wadkar, G. (2013). Antioxidant activity of Borassus flabellifer (Linn.) fruits. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 3(1), 16–19.

Ankad, G. M., Pai, S. R., Upadhya, V., Hurkadale, P. J., & Hegde, H. V. (2015). Pharmacognostic evaluation of Achyranthes coynei: Leaf. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2(1), 25–31.

Ankad, G. M., Hiremath, J., Patil, R. T., Pramod, H. J., & Hegde, H. V. (2017). Evaluation of Kunapa jala and Pancha gavya on plant quality, physiology, biochemistry, yield and growth attributes – A case study of Withania somnifera Dun. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 8(4), 247–251.

Ishita Biswas | Botany | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ishita Biswas | Botany | Best Researcher Award

S.B.S. Government College, Hili, India

Author Profile

SCOPUS

ORCID

GOOGLE SCHOLAR

🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Ishita Biswas began her academic journey in Botany with distinction, completing her B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany in 2011 from the University of North Bengal, followed by an M.Sc. in Botany with a specialization in Biochemistry in 2013 from the same institution. Her exceptional academic performance earned her a Silver Medal from the Honorable Governor for securing the First Class Second Position in her postgraduate studies. She further pursued a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Raiganj University, awarded in 2024, demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary scientific excellence.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Botany (W.B.E.S.) at S.B.S. Government College, Hili, Dr. Biswas has taken on numerous academic and administrative responsibilities. These include roles as Convener of the Students’ Welfare & Disciplinary Sub-Committee, Joint Convener for Routine and Women Grievance Cell, and membership in critical institutional bodies such as NIRF Ranking Committee, Examination and Sports Sub-Committees, and the UGC & Website Sub-Committees. Her involvement in institutional governance reflects a balance between teaching, mentorship, and administrative diligence.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN BOTONY

Dr. Biswas’s research bridges Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Botany, particularly focusing on:

  • Microbial fermentation using tannase-producing bacteria

  • Probiotics and metabiotics

  • Biocatalysis and enzyme technology

  • Nanobiotechnology (notably silver nanoparticles)

  • Bioinformatics and in-silico drug discovery

She has made significant contributions in identifying novel microbial strains, optimizing enzyme production, and applying them in environmental and therapeutic contexts. Her work on vermicomposting, organic waste valorization, and soil microbiology aligns closely with sustainable agricultural practices and ecological conservation.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Dr. Biswas has authored 19 peer-reviewed full-length research papers published in reputed journals like Microbial Pathogenesis (Elsevier), Journal of Proteins and Proteomics (Springer), Heliyon (CellPress), and Bioresource Technology Reports. Notable recognitions include:

  • 🥈 Silver Medalist – University of North Bengal, 2013

  • 🏆 Best Presenter Award – BioSpectrum 2023 & 2024 (International Conferences)

  • 🎖️ Outstanding Paper Award – 6th Regional Science & Technology Congress, 2024

  • 🌟 APJ Abdul Kalam Award 2025 – For outstanding professional and research achievements

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Biswas’s work has made a tangible impact in environmental bioremediation, organic farming, and public health through probiotics. Her research in metabiotics offers a future alternative to conventional antibiotics, aligning with global trends in microbiome-based therapies. She is recognized for advancing the field through both experimental and computational biology, promoting data-driven, sustainable solutions to real-world problems.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Ishita Biswas is paving the way for next-generation research in sustainable bioresource utilization, metagenomics, and microbiome-health linkage. Her vision incorporates green technologies, natural product chemistry, and data-driven biology. Her commitment to academic mentoring and institutional service ensures that she contributes to building a strong foundation for future scholars in both Botany and Applied Microbiology.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. Ishita Biswas exemplifies a new-age scientist who seamlessly integrates traditional botanical knowledge with modern microbiological tools. Her journey from academic brilliance to impactful research and administration highlights her as a distinguished academician, research innovator, and a community-focused educator. She is a role model for aspiring scientists, especially women in STEM.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Comparative Study on Tannase Sequence and Structure of Lactiplantibacillus: An In Silico Protein Variability Analysis and Its …
Author(s): I. Biswas, D. Mitra, P.K. Das Mohapatra
Journal: Applied Biotechnology and Bioinformatics: Agriculture, Pharmaceutical …
Year: 2024

In-silico Comparative Sequence and Structure Analysis of Fungal Tannase for Industrial Suitability: An Environment Friendly Enzyme Technology
Author(s): D. Mitra, I. Biswas, P. Das Mohapatra
Journal: Green Technologies for Environmental Management, Volume 1, Pages 273–286
Year: 2023

Mechanistic Approach in Remedy of Diabetes Through Plant Bioactive Polyphenolic Compounds: An Insilico Study for Modern Drug Discovery
Author(s): I. Biswas, D. Mitra, P.K. Das Mohapatra, M. Abdalla
Journal: Journal of Proteins and Proteomics, Pages 1–24
Year: 2025

Characterization and Toxicity Assessment of Metabiotic Produced Through Natural Tannin Fermentation by Newly Isolated Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PKI15 and Study of …
Author(s): I. Biswas, D. Mitra, C. Mallik, P.K.D. Mohapatra
Journal: Microbial Pathogenesis, Article No. 107815
Year: 2025

An In Silico Approach for Comparative Characterization of Imidazolonepropionase from Agrobacterium fabrum & Bacillus subtilis: An Imperative Enzyme for Histidine Degradation
Author(s): I. Biswas, T. Biswas, D. Mitra
Journal: Biology and Life Sciences Forum, Volume 41(1), Page 3
Year: 2025