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.

Abhishek Sahu | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Abhishek Sahu | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) | India

Mr. Abhishek Sahu is a distinguished Prime Minister’s Research Fellow (PMRF) and Ph.D. Scholar at the Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He holds an M.Tech in Biochemical Engineering from IIT BHU and postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry from Banaras Hindu University. His research primarily focuses on microbial biotechnology, large-scale microalgal cultivation, photobioreactor operation, and biopolymer (PHB) production with an emphasis on sustainable bioresource utilization and circular bioeconomy. With an h-index of 5, over 12 documents, and more than 180 citations, he has contributed to reputed journals such as the Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics and the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. He has served as a Teaching Assistant under the PMRF program and has received multiple honors, including the Young Scientist Award, Best Paper Awards, and recognition for innovation in algae-based technologies. His work integrates biochemical engineering with sustainability-driven microbial processes, establishing him as a promising young researcher contributing to bio-based solutions for global environmental challenges.

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Sahu, A., Dey, S., Dalvi, V., Malik, A., & Sahu, J. K. (2025). Exploring media optimization and extraction methods to enhance poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) yield in Synechocystis pevaleikii: Scale-up from shake flask to 10 L photobioreactor. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.