Dr. Amit Kumar Yadav | Biosensors and Point-of-Care Devices | Best Researcher Award
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGn) | India
Dr. Amit Kumar Yadav, Ph.D. (PMRF, AMRSC), is an accomplished researcher specializing in electrochemistry, nanomaterials engineering, DNA nanotechnology, conducting hydrogels, and biosensor development. Currently serving as an Early Career Fellow at the Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT-Gn), he focuses on developing DNA aptamer-based biosensing platforms for diagnostic applications. His research integrates nanobiotechnology, functional nanomaterials, and molecular biology to design innovative biosensors for early disease detection and therapeutic monitoring. Dr. Yadav’s academic and professional journey spans premier Indian institutions, where he has contributed to projects on cancer biomarkers, bacterial resistance, and cytokine detection. His commitment to translational nanotechnology research is reflected in numerous awards, including multiple Young Scientist Awards and recognition for his Ph.D. thesis. With a vision to advance healthcare diagnostics, Dr. Yadav aspires to pursue impactful postdoctoral research that bridges laboratory innovation with real-world medical applications.
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Education
Dr. Amit Kumar Yadav pursued his Ph.D. in Nanoscience at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where his doctoral work focused on fabricating electrochemical nanodiagnostic platforms for detecting cancer biomarkers. Guided by Prof. Partima Solanki, his research emphasized translational nanotechnology for biomedical applications. He obtained his Master of Science in Biotechnology from Vinoba Bhave University, where his thesis explored the antimicrobial properties of bioactive peptides under Prof. Kanwaljeet Kaur’s supervision. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at St. Columba’s College, Vinoba Bhave University, where he built a strong foundation in molecular biology and bioengineering under Dr. Gautam Kumar. His academic journey began with strong performance in science at Inter Science College, Jharkhand Academic Council, followed by secondary education at High School Bishnugarh. His education reflects a steady progression from fundamental biotechnology to advanced nanobiotechnology and biosensor development, enabling him to integrate multidisciplinary insights into applied healthcare research
Experience
Dr. Amit Kumar Yadav has diverse academic and industrial research experience across leading Indian institutes. Currently an Early-Career Fellow at IIT Gandhinagar under Prof. Dhiraj Bhatia, he is working on the development of DNA aptamers for cytokine biosensing. Alongside, he serves as a Senior Scientist at QnanoSol BioTech, driving translational biosensor technologies. Prior to this, he worked as Research Associate at IIT Gandhinagar, contributing to nano-bioengineering projects. During his Ph.D. as a Prime Minister’s Research Fellow at Jawaharlal Nehru University, he developed aptasensors for gastric cancer biomarker detection and electrochemical diagnostic platforms. He also contributed as a Junior Research Fellow at JNU and the University of Delhi, studying cancer drug resistance and bacterial resistance mechanisms. His early training included thesis research at the National Institute of Immunology and a summer fellowship at Delhi Technological University. Collectively, his experience highlights innovation in nanobiotechnology, biosensing, and diagnostic device development.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Amit Kumar Yadav’s scientific excellence has been recognized through multiple national and international honors. He received the Young Scientist Award at the International Conference on Viksit Bharat 2047: Reaching the Unreached Through Chemical and Biological Sciences, acknowledging his contributions to nanobiotechnology and biosensors. His impactful research in cancer diagnostics earned him another Young Scientist Award at Parul University’s National Conference on Cancer Research and Therapy. He was also honored with the Young Scientist Award at the National Conference on Cancer Biology, Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar, for pioneering biosensor advancements. In addition, his doctoral work received the Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Award from the Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs-India, marking his innovative approach to electrochemical nanodiagnostics. His international recognition includes the ICMR International Travel Grant Support Award, enabling global exposure and collaboration. These accolades reflect his commitment to pushing scientific frontiers and addressing global healthcare challenges through nanotechnology-driven solutions.
Research Focus
Dr. Amit Kumar Yadav’s research lies at the intersection of nanobiotechnology, electrochemistry, and translational diagnostics. His primary focus is on developing nano-biosensors for early disease detection, particularly aptamer-based and DNA nanostructure-enabled biosensing platforms. His expertise includes designing electrochemical aptasensors for cancer biomarkers, fabricating conducting hydrogels for biosensing applications, and engineering functional nanomaterials for enhanced sensitivity. He has extensively worked with tetrahedral DNA nanostructures (TDNs), antibody-aptamer recognition systems, and SELEX-driven aptamer selection, enabling specific and reliable biomolecule detection. Beyond cancer diagnostics, his research explores antimicrobial resistance monitoring, food toxin detection, and cytokine sensing for immunological applications. He also investigates two-dimensional materials, nano-bioengineering, and material sciences for cross-disciplinary applications in healthcare and biotechnology. His vision is to bridge laboratory-scale innovations with real-world clinical use by creating low-cost, highly sensitive, and portable diagnostic tools that can significantly impact early-stage disease management and global public health.
Publications
Title: Emerging role of trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) in colorectal cancer
Year: 2021
Citation: 291
Title: Internet of things (IoT) in nano-integrated wearable biosensor devices for healthcare applications
Year: 2022
Citation: 273
Title: FRET based biosensor: principle applications recent advances and challenges
Year: 2023
Citation: 118
Title: Strategies and perspectives to develop SARS-CoV-2 detection methods and diagnostics
Year: 2020
Citation: 115
Title: Gut microbiota-derived metabolites in CRC progression and causation
Year: 2021
Citation: 98
Title: Gut microbiota derived trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) detection through molecularly imprinted polymer based sensor
Year: 2021
Citation: 85
Title: A highly sensitive label-free amperometric biosensor for norfloxacin detection based on chitosan-yttria nanocomposite
Year: 2020
Citation: 84
Conclusion
Dr. Amit Kumar Yadav is a dynamic early-career researcher whose expertise in nanobiotechnology, biosensors, and electrochemical diagnostics reflects a deep commitment to advancing low-cost, sensitive, and translational healthcare technologies for early disease detection and global health improvement.