Nisha Singh | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Nisha Singh | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India

Dr. Nisha Singh is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology with advanced training in infectious disease biology and molecular microbiology. She holds a PhD in Infectious Disease and postgraduate qualifications in biochemistry. Her research integrates host–pathogen interactions, autophagy signaling, tuberculosis pathogenesis, microbiome biology, and CRISPR-based genetic manipulation in vector systems. With extensive postdoctoral experience in India and the USA, she has contributed to high-impact publications. Her work has been recognized through prestigious national and international research fellowships and awards.

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Ravindran C | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ravindran C | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

CSIR-National Instiute of Oceanography | India

Dr. Chinnarajan Ravindran is a distinguished marine-microbial ecologist and oceanographer with advanced training in botany and mycology (Ph.D., M.Phil., M.Sc., B.Sc.). He has forged a prolific scientific career at a leading national oceanographic institute, holding successive research positions including his current role as Senior Principal Scientist, and has accrued extensive international research exposure through post-doctoral appointments and visiting scientist fellowships. Over his career, he has authored 29 peer-reviewed documents, which collectively have been cited 381 times, yielding an h-index of 12. His research spans microbial biodiversity in extreme marine environments (such as hydrothermal vents), coral-microbe interactions, coral health and disease ecology, mangrove-estuarine microbial dynamics, and the use of zebrafish as a model for viral pathogenesis and drug screening. His work has led significant insights into coral mucus biochemistry and microbial community dynamics, the role of ciliates and beneficial bacteria in coral resilience, and microbial adaptations to environmental stress. Recognized with prestigious national awards and fellowships for his contributions, he has also mentored numerous postgraduate researchers and Ph.D. scholars. His sustained efforts advance our understanding of marine microbial ecology and hold promise for conservation and biotechnology applications.

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Ravindran, C.*, Irudayarajan, L., & Raveendran, H. P. (2025). Environmental regulation of ciliates in corals: A secondary pathogen in coral disease. Protist, 179, 126135.

Ravindran, C.*, & Mukherjee, S. (2025). Zebrafish as a model for SARS-CoV-2 infection, pathogenesis, transmission, and drug screening. Virology, 611, 110662.

Raghu Vishweswaraiah | Dairy Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Raghu Vishweswaraiah | Dairy Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

ICAR-National Dairy research Institute | India

Dr. Raghu Hirikyathanahalli Vishweswaraiah is a distinguished scientist at the ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, specializing in Food Safety and Quality Assurance with notable expertise in biosensor technology and antimicrobial resistance studies. He holds a doctoral degree in Dairy Microbiology and has contributed significantly to developing innovative biosensing methods for the rapid detection of foodborne pathogens, antibiotic residues, and contaminants in dairy products. His academic record includes over 45 documents, more than 900 citations, and an h-index of 17, reflecting his impactful research contributions. With extensive experience in research, teaching, and scientific leadership, Dr. Raghu has been instrumental in formulating dairy biosurveillance systems and strengthening analytical frameworks for food safety in India. His research interests encompass food microbiology, biopolymer-based sensors, enzymatic assays, and quality control technologies. Recognized for his excellence, he has received multiple institutional and national-level awards for research innovation and scientific contribution. Through his ongoing studies, patents, and publications in reputed journals, Dr. Raghu continues to advance the field of dairy microbiology and biosensor applications, ensuring safer and higher-quality food systems for public health and sustainability.

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Featured Publications

Dasriya, V. L., Samtiya, M., Ranveer, S., Dhillon, H. S., Devi, N., Sharma, V., et al. (2024). Modulation of gut‐microbiota through probiotics and dietary interventions to improve host health. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 104(11), 6359–6375. Cited by: 58

Dasriya, V., Joshi, R., Ranveer, S., Dhundale, V., Kumar, N., et al. (2021). Rapid detection of pesticide in milk, cereal and cereal-based food and fruit juices using paper strip-based sensor. Scientific Reports, 11, 18855. Cited by: 40

Das, S., Kumar, N., Vishweswaraiah, R. H., Haldar, L., Gaare, M., Singh, V. K., et al. (2014). Microbial based assay for specific detection of β-lactam group of antibiotics in milk. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 51(6), 1161–1166. Cited by: 38

Tehri, N., Kumar, N., Raghu, H. V., & Vashishth, A. (2018). Biomarkers of bacterial spore germination. Annals of Microbiology, 68(9), 513–523. Cited by: 37

Naresh Kumar, S. R. R. K. M., & Vishweswaraiah, H. (2012). Spore germination based assay for monitoring antibiotic residues in milk at dairy farm. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 28(7), 2559–2566. Cited by: 33