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Dr Amit Vashishth | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

 

Senior Scientist atĀ Patanjali Research Foundation,Ā India

Dr. Dramit K. Vashishtha is a Senior Scientist at the Patanjali Research Institute in Haridwar, specializing in Pharmaceutical and Herbal Research and Development (PHRD). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in Bio-sciences, Applied & Allied Sciences at SRM University, Delhi-NCR Campus. With a robust background in bio-sciences, Dr. Vashishtha has contributed significantly to the field through his research and academic roles, fostering advancements in herbal medicine and biotechnology. šŸ§ŖšŸ“š

Professional Profile:

šŸŽ“ Education:

  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology (2018) – ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research, Karnal šŸ§¬
    • Thesis: “Identification of molecular marker for high phytase level in wheat”
    • Guide: Dr. Vikas Beniwal; Co-guide: Dr. Sewa Ram
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology (2009) – Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala šŸ§«
    • Thesis: “Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in tea and cigarette smoke”
    • Guide: Dr. Santam Singh
  • B.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry (2005) – Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla šŸ§Ŗ

šŸ’¼Work Experience:

    • Senior Scientist (Jan 2022 – Present) – Patanjali Research Institute, Haridwar šŸ›ļø
    • Assistant Professor, Bioengineering and Biosciences (Nov 2019 – Dec 2021) – SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad šŸ«
    • Assistant Professor, Biotechnology & Agricultural Sciences (Aug 2017 – Oct 2019) – MMDU University, Mullana, Ambala šŸŒ¾
    • Senior Research Fellow (Feb 2013 – Mar 2017) – ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal šŸ”
    • Senior Research Fellow (Apr 2012 – Jan 2013) – Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala šŸ”¬
    • Senior Microbiologist (Aug 2011 – Mar 2012) – Nectar Life Science Pvt. Ltd., Dera-Bassi šŸ§«
    • Junior Research Fellow (Oct 2009 – Jun 2011) – NIIT University, Neemrana šŸŒ±

Awards and Honors šŸ†

  • Published 16.002 IF Original Research Paper (2023) – Elsevier Publisher šŸŒŸ
  • SAWAR Best Research Paper (2018) – ICAR, New Delhi šŸ„‡
  • Best Oral Presentation (2010) – IIMT University šŸŽ¤
  • Best Poster Presentation (2015) – Thapar University šŸ“Š
  • NET (2015) – ICAR-ASRB, New Delhi šŸ“œ
  • GATE (2014) – MHRD, New Delhi šŸŽ“
  • SRF (2013) – ICAR, New Delhi šŸ„ˆ
  • Project Fellow (2012) – UGC, New Delhi šŸŽ–ļø
  • JRF (2009) – DBT, New Delhi šŸ…
  • SAWBAR Membership (2017) – ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal šŸ“š
  • MSI Membership (2021) – Maharashtra, India šŸŒæ
  • AMI Membership (2019) – New Delhi, India šŸŒ¾

ResearchĀ Projects:

  • Dr. Dramit K. Vashishtha has led and contributed to several impactful research projects. As Co-PI, he worked on “Protein engineering of metagenome derived phytases for nutritional quality in staple crops” with DST, Haryana. He secured a grant for Honey Bee Farming at SRM University šŸ and conducted an ethnobotanical study on Ganga river floral diversity šŸŒø. He established Vermi-Composting and Mushroom Cultivation units at MM University šŸŒ±šŸ„. His research includes genetic diversity and bioremediation studies at NIIT University, and high-value nutraceuticals from lactic acid bacteria at Thapar University šŸ§¬. His Ph.D. focused on molecular markers for high phytase levels in wheat šŸŒ¾.

šŸ”¬ Research Focus:

Dr. Dramit K. Vashishtha focuses on biotechnology and agricultural sciences, particularly enhancing nutritional quality and environmental sustainability. His research includes protein engineering of phytases for improving staple crops šŸŒ±, genetic diversity studies for bioremediation of contaminated sites šŸŒ, and high-value nutraceuticals from lactic acid bacteria šŸ¦ . He also explores ethnobotanical uses of floral diversity near the Ganga river šŸŒø and sustainable agricultural practices like vermi-composting and mushroom cultivation šŸ„. His work integrates molecular biology, environmental science, and agricultural biotechnology to address global food security and environmental challenges.

Publications:Ā 

Unraveling the potential of bacterial phytases for sustainable management of phosphorous – Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, 70(5), pp. 1690ā€“1706.

Co-authors: Tehri, N., Tehri, P., Sharma, A.K., Kumar, V.

Citations: 2 šŸŒ¾šŸ”¬

Phytochemicals from Medicinal Plants as Antiviral Agents: Recent Trends and Advancements – Asian Journal of Chemistry, 35(6), pp. 1303ā€“1314.

Co-authors: Saini, S., Garg, V.K., Singh, B., Tuli, H.S.

Citations: 1 šŸŒæšŸ¦ 

Beneficial effect of heavy metals, antagonistic effect and gene regulations in nutrient translocation through soilless culture – Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 12, 100600.

Co-authors: Sharma, A., Pandey, H., Devadas, V.S., Kartha, B.D.

Citations: 1 šŸŒ±šŸ”¬

Biodegradation of Chlorpyrifos by Soil-derived Aerobic Consortia and Bacterial Isolates – Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, 59(2), pp. 138ā€“144.

Co-authors: Tehri, N., Khanna, S.

Citations: 2 šŸ¦ šŸŒ

In Silico Targeting of influenza virus haemagglutinin receptor protein using Diosmetin, Tangeritin, and Anthocyanidins as potential drugs – Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 10(5), pp. 995ā€“1002.

Co-authors: Bansal, P., Tuli, H.S., Saini, A.K., Bhatia, G.K., Goel, N.

Citations: 1 šŸ’»šŸ¦ 

In-silico designing of a potent ligand molecule against PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) implicated in Breast Cancer – Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 10(4), pp. 840ā€“845.

Co-authors: Raghav, M., Sharma, V., Gupta, S., Dhama, K., Sharma, A.K.

Citations: 4 šŸ§¬šŸ”¬

Amit Vashishth | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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