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. š§Ŗš
Professional Profile:
š Education:
- Ph.D. in Biotechnology (2018) – ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research, Karnal š§¬
- 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 š§«
- Thesis: “Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in tea and cigarette smoke”
- Guide: Dr. Santam Singh
- B.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry (2005) – Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla š§Ŗ
š¼Work Experience:
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- Senior Scientist (Jan 2022 – Present) – Patanjali Research Institute, Haridwar šļø
- Assistant Professor, Bioengineering and Biosciences (Nov 2019 – Dec 2021) – SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad š«
- Assistant Professor, Biotechnology & Agricultural Sciences (Aug 2017 – Oct 2019) – MMDU University, Mullana, Ambala š¾
- Senior Research Fellow (Feb 2013 – Mar 2017) – ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal š
- Senior Research Fellow (Apr 2012 – Jan 2013) – Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala š¬
- Senior Microbiologist (Aug 2011 – Mar 2012) – Nectar Life Science Pvt. Ltd., Dera-Bassi š§«
- Junior Research Fellow (Oct 2009 – Jun 2011) – NIIT University, Neemrana š±
Awards and Honors š
- Published 16.002 IF Original Research Paper (2023) – Elsevier Publisher š
- SAWAR Best Research Paper (2018) – ICAR, New Delhi š„
- Best Oral Presentation (2010) – IIMT University š¤
- Best Poster Presentation (2015) – Thapar University š
- NET (2015) – ICAR-ASRB, New Delhi š
- GATE (2014) – MHRD, New Delhi š
- SRF (2013) – ICAR, New Delhi š„
- Project Fellow (2012) – UGC, New Delhi šļø
- JRF (2009) – DBT, New Delhi š
- SAWBAR Membership (2017) – ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal š
- MSI Membership (2021) – Maharashtra, India šæ
- AMI Membership (2019) – New Delhi, India š¾
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 š and conducted an ethnobotanical study on Ganga river floral diversity šø. He established Vermi-Composting and Mushroom Cultivation units at MM University š±š. His research includes genetic diversity and bioremediation studies at NIIT University, and high-value nutraceuticals from lactic acid bacteria at Thapar University š§¬. His Ph.D. focused on molecular markers for high phytase levels in wheat š¾.
š¬ 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 š±, genetic diversity studies for bioremediation of contaminated sites š, and high-value nutraceuticals from lactic acid bacteria š¦ . He also explores ethnobotanical uses of floral diversity near the Ganga river šø and sustainable agricultural practices like vermi-composting and mushroom cultivation š. His work integrates molecular biology, environmental science, and agricultural biotechnology to address global food security and environmental challenges.