Dr Amit Vashishth | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

 

Senior Scientist at Patanjali Research Foundation, 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. 🧪📚

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🎓 Education:

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology (2018) – ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research, Karnal 🧬
  • 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 🧫
  • Thesis: “Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in tea and cigarette smoke”
  • Guide: Dr. Santam Singh
• B.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry (2005) – Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla 🧪

💼Work Experience:

• • Senior Scientist (Jan 2022 – Present) – Patanjali Research Institute, Haridwar 🏛️
  • Assistant Professor, Bioengineering and Biosciences (Nov 2019 – Dec 2021) – SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad 🏫
  • Assistant Professor, Biotechnology & Agricultural Sciences (Aug 2017 – Oct 2019) – MMDU University, Mullana, Ambala 🌾
  • Senior Research Fellow (Feb 2013 – Mar 2017) – ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal 🔍
  • Senior Research Fellow (Apr 2012 – Jan 2013) – Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala 🔬
  • Senior Microbiologist (Aug 2011 – Mar 2012) – Nectar Life Science Pvt. Ltd., Dera-Bassi 🧫
  • Junior Research Fellow (Oct 2009 – Jun 2011) – NIIT University, Neemrana 🌱

Awards and Honors 🏆

• Published 16.002 IF Original Research Paper (2023) – Elsevier Publisher 🌟
• SAWAR Best Research Paper (2018) – ICAR, New Delhi 🥇
• Best Oral Presentation (2010) – IIMT University 🎤
• Best Poster Presentation (2015) – Thapar University 📊
• NET (2015) – ICAR-ASRB, New Delhi 📜
• GATE (2014) – MHRD, New Delhi 🎓
• SRF (2013) – ICAR, New Delhi 🥈
• Project Fellow (2012) – UGC, New Delhi 🎖️
• JRF (2009) – DBT, New Delhi 🏅
• SAWBAR Membership (2017) – ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal 📚
• MSI Membership (2021) – Maharashtra, India 🌿
• AMI Membership (2019) – New Delhi, India 🌾

Research 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 🐝 and conducted an ethnobotanical study on Ganga river floral diversity 🌸. He established Vermi-Composting and Mushroom Cultivation units at MM University 🌱🍄. His research includes genetic diversity and bioremediation studies at NIIT University, and high-value nutraceuticals from lactic acid bacteria at Thapar University 🧬. His Ph.D. focused on molecular markers for high phytase levels in wheat 🌾.

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