Master Biotechnology with NanoSchool

Dr Harishchander Anandaram is an Assistant Professor at Centre for Excellence in Computational Engineering and Networking, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Bioengineering from Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, in 2020. In his PhD thesis, he worked on pharmacogenomics and miRNA- regulated networks in psoriasis, a joint project with Georgetown University, USA, JIPMER, INDIA, CIBA, INDIA, and ILS, INDIA. His thesis illustrated a multi-disciplinary approach by combining computational biophysics and molecular biology machine learning. Also, he had the opportunity to collaborate with international researchers and have publications in reputed international journals in bioinformatics and systems biology simultaneously. He has received the prestigious “Young Scientist Award” from “The Melinda Gates Foundation” for his research abstract on “The Implications of miRNA Dynamics in Infectious Diseases”. To date, he has reviewed more than 200 manuscripts in systems biology. He is currently working on predicting Novel lead molecules and biomarkers using computational techniques to target inflammatory pathways associated with infectious and autoimmune disorders.

Prof. Kumud Malhotra, Dean of the University Institute of Physical and Life Sciences with 30 years of experience is an academician and administrator and has attained the highest echelons in the educational sector by managing senior positions, like Director, Dean, Managing Editor, or Editor-in-Chief for content development and journal publication. She completed her Ph. D on “Genetic Epidemiology of Malaria in Some Population Groups of Delhi and Tribal Groups of Tarai Region of Nainital District” and Post Doctorate from Delhi University as an ICMR and UGC fellow.

Her expertise domains are Biotechnology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Forensic  Science, Molecular Biology, and its allied areas. She has obtained Certifications in the areas of Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Microarrays, Proteomics, and Parasitology from IGIB, NICD, MRC, and Delhi University. Down the lane, her achievements and accolades are the best employee and faculty while working at Bioinformatics Institute of India and RNB GLOBAL University as a Dean and other prestigious awards. Her contribution to the establishment of the School of Basic and Applied Sciences and Agricultural Sciences along with the approval from ICAR at the new University RNBGLOBAL
University was acknowledged by the Management.

Apart from teaching and academics her experience in content development and e-learning for various renowned universities and organizations like Banasthali Vidyapith, GOLS Academy, Biionline, etc. is an added credential of hers. Dr. Kumud Malhotra has been a Resource Person in Course Development Committees (for graduate and post-graduate programs) for Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Jamia Hamdard along with other credits like Member of various committees like Academic Council, BOS, Research Committee, etc. for the IGNOU, IAMR. She has demonstrated caliber as a resourceful Technical Collaborator for the conduction of the Workshop on Bioinformatics at
Bundelkhand University and in Engineering College in Durg, Chhattisgarh with an appreciation letter from the university.

She is a member of the editorial board of various journals and has presented Papers at International Conferences on Genetics, Parasitology, Clinical Trials, Pharmacovigilance, Biotechnology, etc. Dr. Malhotra has delivered keynote addresses at CII, International Conferences, and member of various professional bodies Genetics Society, Indian Science Congress, International Society for Malariology and Parasitology, IAA, SBTI, etc. She has guided many students for Ph.D. and internships and got the projects from ICMR.

Dr. Abhimanyu is an experienced researcher and academic professional with 5+ years of experience in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. He has a strong background in computational biology, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and bioinformatics-based research, particularly focused on mental health disorders such as depression, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder. His work integrates AI-assisted analysis and in-silico drug design approaches for therapeutic discovery and gene-protein interaction studies.

Dr. Rini Chaturvedi is a DST Inspire Faculty in the Department of Microbiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She received her Ph.D. Degree in Structural parasitology from ICGEB, New Delhi University in 2021 and earned her postdoctoral from university of ICGEB, New Delhi. She is having 13 Years of Experience in the field of Molecular medicine. Her Area of Expertise includes: Structural Parasitology, Drug Discovery, Public Health, Immunology, epigenetics. She is the author of 21 research articles, DST INSPIRE Faculty grant recipient, Young Scientist award, etc.

I am Sneha Priya, a Biology tutor with an M.Sc. in Biotechnology and experience in teaching NEET Foundation Biology, JEE Foundation Science, and school-level science. I focus on concept clarity, NCERT-based learning, doubt-solving, and exam-oriented preparation using digital tools like Zoom, PowerPoint, and digital whiteboards. I can teach in English and Tamil.

Dr. Darshan Panda is a Scientist in the Department of Crop Physiology & Biochemistry at the ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Bidyadharpur, Cuttack. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Biotechnology from Ravenshaw University in 2022. He is working currently as a Scientist at ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack. He has published his research findings through the publication of over 50 articles in esteemed academic international journals. He has 10 years of experience in the fields of plant physiology, molecular biology and biotechnology. His area of expertise includes crop photobiology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, tissue culture and biotechnology. He is the author of two textbooks in biotechnology and microbiology.

Ogonna Seraphina Odichi is a Biology Education graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with 8+ years of cumulative experience in science teaching, tutoring, mentoring, and educational content development. She has taught Biology and Basic Science across secondary and primary school levels, supported students in exam preparation, and guided learners through inquiry-based and student-centered teaching methods. She is skilled in lesson planning, curriculum delivery, classroom management, academic mentoring, AI-assisted educational content creation, and simplifying complex biological concepts for learners. Her interests include biology education, environmental science, ecological systems, sustainable living, digital learning, and the use of AI tools in education.

Dr. Ruby Singh is the Director, Department of Bioinformatics at Gevanam Genomics Company, Lucknow. She earned her PhD in Biotechnology (2020) from Amity University and brings 6+ years of R&D experience, including roles as a Research Assistant at Biogenix, Lucknow and as a Medical Researcher at Crazy Fox Creations, Lucknow. Her expertise includes cell culture, microbiology, bioinformatics, and review writing. She has 8 publications and has edited 1 book in aquaculture and bioinformatics.

Dr. Rishi Kumar Singh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosciences at the IMS Ghaziabad (University courses Campus). He received his Ph.D. Degree in Environmental Biotechnology from Central University Assam, Silchar Campus and currently working as an Associate Professor in IMS Ghaziabad for last three Years. He is having more than 16 Years of Experience in the field of research and academics. His Area of Expertise includes: Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology, Industrial and fermentation technology and Plant tissue Culture. He is the author of several research articles and book chapters published in esteemed journals.

Dr. Atul Vashist is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Allied Sciences (SEAS), Bennett University (Times of India Group), Greater Noida, India. He is the former Principal Scientist in the Department of Infection and Immunology, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, Haryana, India. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Biotechnology from National JALMA Institute for Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, Agra and earned his postdoctoral from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and Cornell University, Ithaca, USA. He has more than 15 years of research and teaching experience for conducting laboratory sessions in Microbial Genetics, Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology. His Area of Expertise include infectious diseases, molecular biology, protein chemistry, mycobacteriology, nuclear medicine, hydrogel technology. To date, he is the author of 20 research articles published in peer reviewed international Journals and authored Five Book Chapters etc.