Senjam Sunil Singh | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr Senjam Sunil Singh Manipur University, India

Dr. Senjam Sunil Singh is an Associate Professor (Stage IV), in the Department of Biochemistry, Manipur University, India. He received his PhD from the same University. After his nine years of teaching in the College, he joins the University since 2007. He got the DBT Oversea Associateship (2014) and under the same program he did his post-doctoral research training at one of the renowned research laboratory under Prof. Tzi Bun Ng, (Chinese University of Hong Kong). He is a regular contributor of research articles in his area and as reviewer for some peer research journals. At present he is working on protein biochemistry, especially purification and biochemical characterization of plant lectins. His area of research interest includes Lectin Biochemistry, Enzyme Biotechnology and Immunology. His key skill lies in imparting knowledge to students and organizing academic related student’s activities.

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Education:

He pursued his academic journey in biochemistry, specializing in molecular immunology for his M.Sc degree at North Eastern Hills University, Shillong, which he completed in 1997. Continuing his academic pursuits, he furthered his studies at Manipur University, Imphal, where he obtained his Ph.D. in Biochemistry in 2012, focusing on lectin biochemistry. Throughout his academic career, he has shown dedication and passion for his field, delving deep into the intricacies of molecular biology and immunology. His research and studies have contributed to the advancement of biochemistry, particularly in understanding the role of lectins in biological systems. With a strong foundation in biochemistry and specialized knowledge in molecular immunology, he continues to make significant contributions to the scientific community through his research and academic endeavors.

Experience:

He has actively participated in various workshops and conferences, showcasing his expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology. Notable among these is his presentation on “Purification and Characterization of a Lectin from Quercus ilex L.” at the National Workshop on Natural Product Chemistry organized by the Department of Chemistry, Manipur University, in March 2011. Additionally, he attended the “Two Days National Workshop on Introduction to Genomic Science” in November 2010 and a “2 Days short term training programme on Application of Bioinformatics in Biology Teaching and Research” in March 2009, both organized by Bioinformatics infrastructure facility centers. His academic contributions include supervising dissertations such as “Partial Purification of Lectin from Lentinus connatus Berk” submitted to the University of Madras for the MSc degree in Biochemistry in April 2009. Furthermore, he presented research findings like “Partial Purification of D-(+)-Glucosamine specific Lectin from seeds of Quercus ilex L.” at the 77th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) in December 2008. Through these engagements, he has demonstrated his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and contributing to the field of biochemistry.

Publications:

Lectins with anti-HIV activity: a review Cited By : 145, Published By : 2015
Lectins from edible mushrooms Cited By : 113, Published By : 2014
Banana lectin: a brief review Cited By : 55, Published By : 2014
Mannose binding lectin: a potential biomarker for many human diseases Cited By : 27, Published By : 2016
Screening of garlic lines against purple blotch and stemphylium blight Cited By : 22, Published By : 2009
Superoxide‐Mediated Synthesis of N‐Aminoaziridines from N‐Aminoheterocycles and Olefins Cited By : 16, Published By : 2005
Purification and Characterization of a Magnesium Ion Requiring N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine Specific Lectin from Seeds of Quercus ilex L. Cited By : 13, Published By : 2011
Effect of various concentrations of IBA and types of stem cuttings on the performance of rooting in Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis l. Osbeck) cv Cited By : 11, Published By : 2016
In vitro assessment of antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of various extracts of Hamelia patens Cited By : 10, Published By : 2014
Changes in placenta of rat fetuses induced by maternal administration of papain. Cited By : 10, Published By : 1978

Pankaj Kharabe | Instrumental techniques development | Best Researcher Award

Dr Pankaj Kharabe UltraChrom Innovatives Pvt. Ltd, India

He holds a Ph.D. in Drug Discovery and Development from the University of Sunderland, UK, where his thesis, conducted under the supervision of Dr. J. W. Lough, focused on selective chromatographic approaches towards isolating medicinal plant constituents. With expertise as a Separation Scientist at Stiefel Laboratories-Glaxo Smith Kline Pharma in the UK, he has extensive experience in natural products analysis and research, particularly in screening chiral compounds. Utilizing various techniques such as RP-HPLC, HILIC, IEC, and SFC, he has successfully screened 28 new plant metabolites including polyphenolic acids, flavonoids, phytoamines, and phytosterols. His research contributions in drug discovery and natural product analysis highlight his proficiency in chromatographic techniques and his dedication to advancing pharmaceutical science.

Education:

He earned his Ph.D. in Drug Discovery and Development from the University of Sunderland, UK, under the supervision of Dr. J. W. Lough, focusing on selective chromatographic approaches towards isolating medicinal plant constituents. Prior to his Ph.D., he pursued an M.Res at Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK, from 2004 to 2005, in Biotechnology and Pharmacology. Under the guidance of Dr. Chris Baldwin, he investigated morphine tolerance and dependence on immune cell lines, utilizing techniques such as tissue culture and the development of immune cells, including EBV-937 and HP 9002. He also holds an MSc in STEM Cells, where he gained proficiency in ELISA technique, PCR techniques, and Gel Electrophoresis. His academic journey began with a B. Pharm from Government College of Pharmacy, Amravati University, India, where he laid the foundation for his pharmaceutical career. Throughout his education and research experiences, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in drug discovery, biotechnology, and pharmacology.

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Experience:

He has held various teaching and academic positions across prestigious institutions, showcasing his expertise and dedication to education. As a Lecturer at the Foundation Campus of Cambridge University from 2011 to 2013, he taught students from diverse backgrounds, including those from China, Malaysia, Singapore, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Ukraine, Romania, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Kuwait, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Prior to this, he served as a Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, where he taught MS students about drug discovery, drug development, and separation sciences, and also served as a Faculty Dean in the QA Department at Agnihotri College of Pharmacy, India, from 2009 to 2011. He began his academic career as a Lecturer at Government College of Pharmacy, Amravati, India, from 2000 to 2004. In addition to his teaching roles, he has also worked as a Separation Scientist at Stiefel Laboratories-Glaxo Smith Kline Pharma, UK, where he gained extensive experience in natural products analysis and research, particularly in screening chiral compounds using advanced chromatographic techniques. His contributions to academia and pharmaceutical science underscore his commitment to advancing education and research in these fields.

Publications:

Reverse phase, ion exchange, HILIC and mix-mode chromatography for the determination of metformin and evogliptin in human plasma and pharmaceutical formulations Published By : 2024
Strong cation exchange chromatography; A new option for concurrent quantification of saxagliptin and metformin Published By : 2024