Dr. Pravin Dudhagara | Microbiology Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pravin Dudhagara | Microbiology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pravin Dudhagara  , Department of Biosciences, VNSG University , India

Dr. Pravin R. Dudhagara is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biosciences, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan, where his research focused on “Polyextremophilic Microbial biodiversity and its biotechnological exploration.” Dr. Dudhagara’s academic journey includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Microbiology from Virani Science College, Saurashtra University, and Department of Life Sciences, North Gujarat University, respectively. His current research interests span antimicrobial resistance, microbiome studies, and genomic surveillance, supported by several funded projects. Dr. Dudhagara has played pivotal roles in various academic and administrative capacities at VNSGU, including coordinating research projects, leading academic programs, and serving on boards and committees aimed at fostering innovation and educational excellence.

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🎓Education:

Dr. Pravin R. Dudhagara completed his academic journey with a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan, India, spanning from 2008 to 2015. His doctoral thesis focused on “Polyextremophilic Microbial biodiversity and its biotechnological exploration.” Prior to his Ph.D., he earned an M.Sc. in Microbiology from the Department of Life Sciences at North Gujarat University in 2006 and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from Virani Science College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India, in 2004.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Pravin R. Dudhagara currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat, India. Since 2017, he has been actively involved as the Coordinator of the state government-sponsored Supercomputer facility at VNSGU. From February 2020 to May 2021, he served as the Coordinator of the Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP) Cell. Dr. Dudhagara has also contributed as a Board Member of the Adhoc Board of Biotechnology since December 2021. Starting in October 2022, he took on the role of Convener for Institutional Innovation Counseling at VNSGU, and since November 2022, he has coordinated the M.Sc. Microbiology and PGDMLT programs at the university.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Bioprospecting of a Thermostable L-Methioninase from Alcaligenes aquatilis BJ-1 in Agro-Industrial Waste
      • Published: 2023
      • Journal: Microbiology Research
      • Cited by: 1
  • Whole Genome Sequencing and Pan-Genomic Analysis of Multidrug-Resistant Vibrio cholerae VC01 Isolated from a Clinical Sample
    • Published: 2023
    • Journal: Microorganisms
    • Cited by: 1
  • Comparative taxonomic and functional microbiome profiling of anthrospheric river tributary for xenobiotics degradation study
    • Published: 2022
    • Journal: Ecological Genetics and Genomics
    • Cited by: 1
  • Degradation and detoxification of monocrotophos using bacterial consortium
    • Published: 2022
    • Journal: Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology
    • Cited by: 2
  • Genome-Guided Investigation Provides New Insights into Secondary Metabolites of Streptomyces parvulus SX6 from Aegiceras corniculatum
    • Published: 2022
    • Journal: Polish Journal of Microbiology
    • Cited by: 2

 

 

 

Suriya Rehman | Microbiology | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Suriya Rehman | Microbiology| Women Researcher Award

Dr. Suriya Rehman, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Suriya Rehman is a distinguished microbiologist and educator, holding a PhD in Microbial Toxicology from Jamia Hamdard University, India. With over a decade of teaching expertise, she currently serves as a faculty member at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. Her research spans diverse areas, including microbial screening, drug discovery, and molecular typing of MRSA. Dr. Rehman has been recognized globally, listed among the top 2% world scientists in 2022 and 2023. Passionate about community engagement, she delivers insightful lectures on topics like nanotechnology and climate change. 🧪🌍🔬

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Microbial Toxicology, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, India (2010). M.Sc. in Microbiology, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, UP, India (2002).

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

Institute of Research and Medical Consultations, IAU, Dammam, Saudi Arabia – Master course in Biotechnology (Sep 2019 – Present). Bangladesh International Higher Secondary, Dammam, KSA – IGCSE O and GCE A level (Apr 2011 – Apr 2014). Department of Bioresources, University of Kashmir, India – Master course in Bioresources (Jan 2009 – Sep 2010). NMC – SKY Institute of Medical & Allied Sciences, Noida, UP, India – Bsc Nursing (part-time) (Dec 2006 – Jan 2008).

🔬 Research Experience:

Notable research includes screening lipase-producing microbes, isolation and characterization of endophytes and extremophiles, and molecular typing of MRSA. Awarded as Among the Top 10 Researchers of the year 2020 by Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, KSA.

🏅 Awards/Medals:

Listed in the top 2% world scientists in 2023 and 2022 by Elsevier and Stanford University. Awarded as one of the Top 10 Researchers of the year 2020 by Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University.

💼 Funded Research Projects (Selected):

Green synthesis of nanoparticles for bioactivity against multidrug-resistant human pathogens. Designing ZnO/alginate-hierarchical silica biocomposite for biomedical applications. Laboratory Scale In-Situ Petroleum Hydrocarbon Bioremediation using geotextile filter, bacteria, and nutrients. Various COVID-19 research projects focusing on immune and thymus response, antiviral drugs, and targeted drug delivery.

🎙️ Invited Lectures:

Renowned speaker at international conferences on Nanotechnology and Climate Change. Guest lecture on “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)” at the Institute for Research and Medical Consultation.

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 2457.
  • Citations – 2457.
  • h-index – 29.
  • Documents – 111.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

Research Focus 🌐🧪

Dr. Suriya Rehman’s research spans diverse areas with a primary focus on the isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from endophytic strains. Her pioneering work includes the isolation of a podophyllotoxin-producing strain of Fusarium oxysporum from Juniperus recurva and a camptothecin-producing Neurospora sp. from Nothapodytes foetida. She has delved into the therapeutic potential of Tanshinone IIA and explored the green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Bacillus haynesii. Dr. Rehman’s contributions extend to the fields of antimicrobial and anticandidal activities, highlighted by her work on bioinspired ZnO NPs and spinel chromium-substituted copper ferrite nanoparticles. Additionally, she has made significant strides in understanding the molecular aspects of MRSA isolates and exploring the anti-cancer properties of nanoparticles like Mn0.5Zn0.5SmxEuxFe1.8−2xO4. 🌱🧪🔬

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