ASST.PROF. SURESH SURYAWANSHI WON YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD IN THE FIELD OF DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS Department of Biochemistry INDIA

Asst. Prof. Suresh Suryawanshi is a dynamic academician and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur. With over a decade of research and teaching experience, he has also worked in various capacities, including as a Teaching Assistant at Shivaji University and as a Biochemist under the Maharashtra Medical Education and Research Service (MPSC).

He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, during which he developed a successful RP-HPLC method for L-DOPA analysis from Mucuna imbricata and explored its neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potential. His academic contributions span across biochemistry, nanotechnology, pharmacognosy, and molecular biology.

Significant Achievements

  • Principal Investigator of a funded research project (₹3 Lakhs) under the University Research Scheme (2024–2026) on Neuro-protective potential of Mucuna imbricata in Drosophila melanogaster.

  • Recipient of prestigious fellowships:

    • ICMR-Senior Research Fellowship (2019–2022)

    • DBT-IPLS Technical Assistant (2015–2017)

    • Golden Jubilee Research Fellowship – Shivaji University (2018–2019)

  • Awarded CSIR-Travel Grant to present at the 23rd World Conference on Food and Nutrition Science, Tokyo, Japan.

  • Appointed Course Coordinator for a University-certified Medical Coding course.

  • Holds dual experience in academia and diagnostics, including volunteering as a Senior Technician in a COVID-19 diagnostic lab.

Notable Contributions

  • Research Publications: Authored 17 research papers in peer-reviewed journals.

  • Book Chapters: Contributed to 4 international book chapters in the areas of biotechnology, neuropharmacology, and bioengineering.

  • Patent: Co-inventor of a patent filed in 2024 on Bos taurus indicus-assisted multifunctional nanocomposites for biomedical applications.

  • Developed gold nanoparticle formulations from M. imbricata extracts, offering promise in herbal nanomedicine.

  • Conducted and participated in numerous workshops (8) and conferences (14), enhancing his profile as an emerging scientific voice.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award

Given his innovative research on neuroprotective plant-based therapies, multidisciplinary expertise, high-impact publications, patent contributions, and national fellowships, Asst. Prof. Suresh S. Suryawanshi is highly deserving of the Young Researcher Award under the Scientific Laurels category. His work exemplifies a unique blend of traditional plant science and modern biotechnological applications, reflecting significant potential in translational and applied research.