Shakti Rath | Medical Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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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 β€˜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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πŸŽ“ 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

πŸ’Ό 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

πŸ† 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.

πŸ”¬ 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.

πŸ…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. Probioticsβ€”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

     

Ajit kaur | Microbiology | Women Researcher Award

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 Dr. Ajit kaur | Microbiology | Women Researcher Award  

Dr. Ajit kaur is an accomplished microbiologist with a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, specializing in industrial enzyme production from digested biogas slurry. With over seven years of research and teaching experience, Ajit kaur has held various positions, including Teaching Assistant at Punjab Agricultural University and Senior Research Fellow at CSIR-CMERI. Recognized for academic excellence, Ajit kaur has received multiple awards and fellowships, including a Gold Medal from SAASCA and University Merit Fellowship. Proficient in French and web design, Ajit kaur is also an all-rounder with achievements in literary, athletic, and co-curricular activities.

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πŸŽ“ Education:

Ph.D. in Microbiology (Minor: Biochemistry), Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2006-2010) Thesis: Design and construction of optical sensors for the determination of Gadolinium, Cerium, Dysprosium ions using Schiff’s base ligands. Supervisors: Prof. Mohammad Reza Ganjali and Prof. Parviz Norouzi. M.Sc. in Microbiology (Minor: Biochemistry), Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2004-2006). Thesis: Indirect determination of cyanide by solid phase reactors using flow injection analysis – flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FIA-FAAS) system. Supervisor: Prof. Missam Noroozifar. B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran (1998-2003)

πŸ“š Research Interests:

Analytical Chemistry, Experimental Design, Various Sensor Technologies (Biosensor, PEC, Optical, Colorimetric, Electrochemical, Fluorometric, Potentiometric, Chemical), Gas-sensors, Colorimetric Sensors, Wearable Sensors, Sensor Arrays, Breath Analysis, Photoactive Biopolymers, Microfluidic Systems, Nano-fabrication and Nano-characterization, Photocatalysts, Energy Materials, Membranes, Quantum Dots, PEC Environmental Remediation, Upconversion Materials, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Magnetic Materials, MOFs, COFs, Surface Plasmonic Resonance Materials, MXenes, Environmental Chemistry, Heavy Metal Ion Removal, Dye Removal, Smart Drug Delivery

πŸ… Awards & Honors:

University Merit Fellowship, M.Sc, University Insignia, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2008), Gold Medal, SAASCA, PAU, Ludhiana (2012), University Merit Certificates for Proficiency in Literary Activities, PAU, Ludhiana (2011-12), Special Award in Recognition in Academics, D.A.V. College, Hoshiarpur, Participation in Inter-Agri University Youth Festival, Anand Agricultural University

πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Teaching Experience:

Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2011-Present), Courses: General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Molecular Spectrometry, Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Identification of Nano Compounds, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, Trace Analysis, Special Topics in Chemistry, Chemometrics, Application of Nanomaterial in Chemical Sensor and Biosensor, Advanced Analytical Spectrometry

πŸ”¬ Work Experience:

Visiting Professor, University of Toronto, Scarborough (2024-Present), Associate Professor, Iran University of Science and Technology (2019-2024), Assistant Professor, Iran University of Science and Technology (2011-2019), Teaching Assistant, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2019-Present), Project Assistant, Level-III, Centre of Excellence in Farm Machinery, CSIR – CMERI, Ludhiana (2018-2019), Senior Research Fellow, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana (2018), Research Assistant (Volunteer), Centre of Excellence in Farm Machinery, CSIR – CMERI, Ludhiana (2018), Senior Research Fellow, Centre of Excellence in Farm Machinery, CSIR – CMERI, Ludhiana (2016-2018), Project Fellow, School of Renewable Energy Engineering, PAU, Ludhiana (2015)

πŸ›  Skills:

Software: CorelDraw, Inkscape, VOSviewer, Muad, Fullprof, KSAS, Microsoft Office, OriginPro, X’pert Highscore, Mercury, Crystallographic Data, Z-View, ChemBioDraw, Statistica. Instruments: AAS, ICP, DLS, SEM, BET, XRD, VSM, Raman, TEM, STEM, TGA, UV-Vis DRS, PL, FTIR, GC, GC-mass, HPLC

πŸ“– Teaching Experience

Iran University of Science and Technology (2011-Present): Undergraduate: General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry. Graduate (MS & Ph.D.): Analytical Molecular Spectrometry, Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Identification of Nano Compounds, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, Trace Analysis, Special Topics in Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, Chemometrics, Application of Nanomaterial in Chemical Sensor and Biosensor, Advanced Analytical Spectrometry

Publication:πŸ“

  • Rice straw: status, management and strategies for sustainable development with special emphasis on the Northern India and government-supported initiatives
    Authors: Kaur, A., Singh, R.
    Journal: Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
    Date: 2024
    Type: Review, Article in Press
    Citations: 1

 

  • ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF LIGNOCELLULOLYTIC ENZYMES BY BACTERIAL CULTURE OF DELFTIA SP. THROUGH SUBMERGED STATE FERMENTATION OF BIODIGESTED SLURRY AND UTILIZATION FOR BIOGAS AUGMENTATION USING PADDY STRAW
    Authors: Kaur, N., Kaur, A., Phutela, U.G.
    Journal: Cellulose Chemistry and Technology
    Date: 2023
    Volume: 57(3-4)
    Pages: 305–323
    Type: Article, Open access
    Citations: 0

 

  • Sweet sorghum-a promising alternative feedstock for biofuel production
    Authors: Ahmad Dar, R., Ahmad Dar, E., Kaur, A., Gupta Phutela, U.
    Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
    Date: 2018
    Volume: 82
    Pages: 4070–4090
    Type: Review
    Citations: 107

 

  • Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Bioenergy: A Review
    Authors: Kundu, K., Chatterjee, A., Bhattacharyya, T., Roy, M., Kaur, A.
    Book: Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
    Date: 2018
    Pages: 235–268
    Type: Book Chapter
    Citations: 44

 

  • Partial purification and characterization of cellulolytic enzymes extracted from trichoderma reesei inoculated digested biogas slurry
    Authors: Kaur, A., Bhatia, S., Phutela, U.G.
    Journal: Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
    Date: 2017
    Volume: 11(4)
    Pages: 1953–1963
    Type: Article, Open access
    Citations: 1