Throughout from 2013, nano-BILYians are working in translational research in nano-bio interface. Few major outcomes are mentioned below.
Principal investigator of nano-BILY, Dr. Shivendu Ranjan, has recently joined School of Nano Science and Technology, IIT Kharagpur and establishing his research lab. The current focus of nano-BILY will be to deliver the scientific outcomes in the domain of nanomedicine, nano-biomaterials, nanotoxicology, and nano-nutraceuticals.
"Exploring the possibilities in nano-bio interface for better livelihood"
Throughout the research journey, Dr. Ranjan has gained diverse knowledge in the domain of nanoscience and technology, which he will be continuing in his nano-BILY lab. The past exposure of nano-BILY can be summarized as below -
Research work at Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, Gandhinagar:
Dr. Shivendu Ranjan worked at Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC), Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. At GBRC, Dr. Ranjan worked on improving the transfection efficacy of plant-miRNA in breast cancer cells. Dr. Ranjan has aiming to improve the transfection efficiency of miRNA in MCF-7 for different genes, mainly, MCL-1, PI3K, SP1, and DNMT3A using lipofectamine 2000 as reagent. However, to have more efficient transfection efficiency, attempted the use of nanoliposomal and polymer-miRNA nanocomplexes for these genes.
Research work at University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Earlier he worked at University of Johannesburg, South Africa as Senior Research Associate, and have worked on formulating pharmaceutical and nutraceutical encapsulation using different polymers and have published his papers in Q1 journals. He has developed processes for (i) vitamins delivery using nanoemulsion, (ii) nanofiber formulations for wound healing, (iii) nano-formulations for healthcare, nutraceuticals, and risk management.
Research work at E-Spin Nanotech, SIIC, IIT Kanpur
He also worked as Head, Research & Technology Development at E-Spin Nanotech Pvt. Ltd., SIDBI Incubation Center, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. After joining E-Spin Nanotech, IIT Kanpur, he has successfully developed prototypes for many products and has taken lead in initiating the DSIR Certification for R&D Unit of E-Spin Nanotech Pvt Ltd. He has published one patent (USPTO - US20220090298A1; WIPO - WO2020095331A1) from the domain of electrospinning.
Research work at IIFPT-MoFPI, Govt. of India, Thanjavur
Dr. Ranjan was involved in Dr. Reddy's Lab consultancy project at IIFPT, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. He majorly worked on lab-scale prototypes of encapsulating model drug in polymeric nanopowders form using electrospraying and spray drying.
Research work at VIT University, Vellore
At VIT-Vellore, Dr. Ranjan has worked in the domain of nanotoxicology and has delivered toxicological response evidences of several nanomaterials. Additionally, Dr. Ranjan has engineered nanoformulations for nutraceutical delivery as well as nanoantimicrobials.
Scientific Outreach
He is also the Vice President, Indian Chemical Society North Branch. He is also Advisor & Consultant to many start-ups and companies including Elsevier BV to give his feedback in the new prototypes. Dr. Shivendu is also reviewer of Iran National Science Foundation (INSF), Tehran, Iran and Jury at Venture Cup, Denmark. Earlier during his UnderGrad tenure, he had founded and drafted the concept for the first edition of the “VIT Bio Summit” in 2012, and the same has been continued till date by the university.
He is nominated Fellow (FLS) of the oldest active biological society started in 1778, The Linnean Society (London). He is also the Fellow (FICS) of Indian Chemical Society, Fellow (FBSS) of Bose Scientific Society and Fellow (FIETA) of Indian Engineering Teachers Association . Recently, he has also been the Community Member of American Chemical Society (ACS).
He is the Associate Editor of Environmental Chemistry Letters (Springer journal of 9.027 impact factor); Associate Editor of Current Chromatography (Bentham Science); and Editorial Board Member of Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment (Taylor & Francis). He served as Guest Editor for several journals of international repute e.g. Environmental Technology & Innovations (Elsevier); Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer); and Journal of the Indian Chemical Society. He has published several scientific articles as well as books and has h-index of 24. He has bagged several awards and recognition from different national as well as international organizations.
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