Shakti Rath | Medical Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shakti Rath | Medical Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor (Microbiology & Research), Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) India

Dr. Shakti Rath is an Associate Professor in Microbiology & Research at the Faculty of Dental Sciences & Nursing, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. With over 16 years of teaching and 15 years of research experience, Dr. Rath specializes in antimicrobial resistance, oral microbiology, and medicinal plant-based therapies. As a PhD coordinator and research mentor, he has guided numerous theses and projects. Dr. Rath is a passionate educator and scientist, actively contributing to microbiology and biotechnology’s advancement in biomedical research.

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education

PhD in Microbiology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 2015. M.Sc. in Microbiology, Bangalore University, 2008. PG Diploma in Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Jain Institute, Bangalore, 2006. B.Sc. in Microbiology, Bangalore University, 2005. 12th & 10th: BJEM School, CBSE, Bhubaneswar, 1999 & 2001

💼 Experience

Associate Professor: Faculty of Dental Sciences, SOA University, 2020-present. Assistant Professor: Faculty of Dental Sciences, SOA University, 2018-2020. Course Coordinator: UG Biotechnology, MITS School, 2017. Research Fellow: CSIR, 2012-2015. Project Assistant: DST, 2011-2012

🏆 Awards & Honors

Young Researcher Award: Institute of Scholars, 2020. Lifetime Membership: Microbiologist Society, India, 2022. Professional Membership: Institute of Scholars, 2020. Recognition for contributions to microbiology and biotechnology research.

🔬 Research Focus

Antimicrobial resistance and multidrug-resistant bacteria. Medicinal plant-based antibacterial therapies. Oral microbiology, focusing on bacterial infections. Molecular characterization of pathogenic microorganisms. Promoting translational research for biomedical innovation.

🏅Conclusion

Dr. Shakti Rath is undoubtedly a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. His substantial contributions to microbiology, especially in the study of multidrug-resistant bacteria and antimicrobial properties, have had a significant impact on both academia and the healthcare industry. His ongoing dedication to research, coupled with his role in guiding the next generation of researchers, makes him a deserving candidate for recognition. By expanding his research horizons and fostering more global collaborations, Dr. Rath can continue to lead and inspire innovations in biomedical science.

Publication Top Notes

    1. Surveillance of ESBL producing multidrug resistant Escherichia coli in a teaching hospital in India
      2014, S Rath, D Dubey, MC Sahu, NK Debata, RN Padhy
      Citations: 54

     

    1. Antimicrobials of plant origin against TB and other infections and Economics of plant drugs – Introspection
      2012, D Dubey, S Rath, MC Sahu, NK Debata, RN Padhy
      Citations: 51

     

    1. Growth, metabolism and yield of rice cultivated in soils amended with fly ash and cyanobacteria and metal loads in plant parts
      2016, RN Padhy, N Nayak, RR Dash-Mohini, S Rath, RK Sahu
      Citations: 44

     

    1. Antibacterial efficacy of five medicinal plants against multidrug-resistant enteropathogenic bacteria infecting under-5 hospitalized children
      2015, S Rath, RN Padhy
      Citations: 40

     

    1. Surveillance of multidrug resistance of 6 uropathogens in a teaching hospital and in vitro control by 25 ethnomedicinal plants used by an aborigine of India
      2012, S Rath, D Dubey, MC Sahu, NK Debata, RN Padhy
      Citations: 39

     

    1. A report on infection dynamics of inducible clindamycin resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from a teaching hospital in India
      2013, D Dubey, S Rath, MC Sahu, S Rout, NK Debata, RN Padhy
      Citations: 34

     

    1. Probiotics—A complete oral healthcare package
      2020, S Mishra, S Rath, N Mohanty
      Citations: 33

     

    1. Prevalence of fluoroquinolone resistance in Escherichia coli in an Indian teaching hospital and adjoining communities
      2015, S Rath, RN Padhy
      Citations: 31

     

    1. Prevalence of two multidrug-resistant Klebsiella species in an Indian teaching hospital and adjoining community
      2014, S Rath, RN Padhy
      Citations: 27

     

    1. Status of multidrug resistance in tubercle bacillus and phytochemicals for the control
      2013, D Dubey, S Rath, MC Sahu, N Nayak, NK Debata, RN Padhy
      Citations: 26

     

    1. Which value should be used as the lethal concentration 50 (LC50) with bacteria?
      2011, S Rath, MC Sahu, D Dubey, NK Debata, RN Padhy
      Citations: 26

     

    1. Monitoring in vitro antibacterial efficacy of Terminalia alata Heyne ex. Roth, against MDR enteropathogenic bacteria isolated from clinical samples
      2013, S Rath, RN Padhy
      Citations: 25

     

    1. Surveillance of multidrug resistance of 10 enteropathogens in a teaching hospital and in vitro efficacy of 25 ethnomedicinal plants used by an Indian aborigine
      2012, S Rath, RN Padhy
      Citations: 19

     

    1. Antagonism at combined effects of chemical fertilizers and carbamate insecticides on the rice-field N-fixing cyanobacterium Cylindrospermum sp. in vitro
      2014, RN Padhy, N Nayak, S Rath
      Citations: 18

     

    1. Probit analysis of carbamate-pesticide-toxicity at soil-water interface to N2-fixing cyanobacterium Cylindrospermum sp
      2015, RN Padhy, S Rath
      Citations: 15

     

    1. Analysis of oral health complications in diabetic patients–a diagnostic perspective
      2018, S Mohanty, N Mohanty, S Rath
      Citations: 12

     

    1. Prevalence of rotaviral diarrhoea in under-five hospitalized children in a tertiary care hospital of Eastern India
      2015, R Sarangi, S Rath, M Dash, B Rath, RK Lenka, RN Padhy
      Citations: 11

     

Guzel Burkhanova | Plant disease resistance | Women Researcher Award

Mrs. Guzel Burkhanova | Plant disease resistance | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Guzel Burkhanova is a prominent researcher at the Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Ufa. With a background from Bashkir State University, her work delves into plant pathology and biochemistry. Her research focuses on systemic resistance in plants, interactions with microorganisms, and the role of signaling molecules like cytokinins and abscisic acid. Key publications include studies on chitosan derivatives, Bacillus subtilis interactions, and defense mechanisms in potatoes and wheat. Her work has been featured in journals such as Plants, Biomolecules, and Microorganisms. Researcher IDs include G-2552-2015 and SciProfiles 1412703.

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🏢 Employment:

Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Ufa Position: Researcher Duration: September 2002 – Present

🎓 Education:

Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics Ufa SC RAS Field: Biochemistry and Genetics Duration: September 2002 – Present. Bashkir State University, Ufa Degree: Bachelor’s Duration: September 1997 – May 2002

🔬 Research Focus:

  • Plant defense mechanisms
  • Interaction between plants and pathogens
  • Role of signaling molecules in plant resistance
  • Use of beneficial bacteria in agriculture

Guzel Burkhanova is a prominent researcher in plant biochemistry and genetics, with extensive work on plant defense mechanisms, particularly focusing on interactions between plants and pathogens and the role of signaling molecules. Her recent research includes the impact of chitosan derivatives and beneficial bacteria on systemic resistance in potato plants and the role of various acids in fungal virulence.

Publication top notes

  1. “The Influence of Chitosan Derivatives in Combination with Bacillus subtilis Bacteria on the Development of Systemic Resistance in Potato Plants with Viral Infection and Drought”
    Journal: Plants
    Date: August 2024
    DOI: 10.3390/plants13162210

 

  1. “The Role of Cytokinins and Abscisic Acid in the Growth, Development and Virulence of the Pathogenic Fungus Stagonospora nodorum (Berk.)”
    Journal: Biomolecules
    Date: April 2024
    DOI: 10.3390/biom14050517

 

  1. “The effect of salicylic and jasmonic acids on the activity of SnAGO genes in the fungus Stagonospora nodorum Berk. in in vitro culture and during infection of wheat plants”
    Journal: Vavilov Journal of Genetics and Breeding
    Date: December 2023
    DOI: 10.18699/VJGB-23-115