Dr. Debnirmalya Gangopadhyay is an esteemed academic and researcher with 18 years of experience in seribiotechnology, silkworm breeding and genetics, and sericulture. His expertise also extends to the development of silk protein-based nanoconjugates for commercial applications. Dr. Gangopadhyay is currently serving as an assistant professor in the Department of Sericulture at Raiganj University, India. Throughout his career, Dr. Gangopadhyay has made significant contributions to his field, publishing over 50 articles in prestigious national and international journals. His work is well-recognized, and he has been an active member of the editorial board and a reviewer for various reputable journals. Currently, Dr. Gangopadhyay is focused on innovative research involving smart silk sericin-based nanoconjugates aimed at enhancing the shelf life of food and vegetable products, showcasing his dedication to advancing.
Dr Amit Kumar Mandal, born in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, is a distinguished academic and leading researcher in chemical biology and nano-omics. He currently heads the Centre for Nanotechnology Science (CeNS) at Raiganj University. Dr Mandal completed both his M.Sc. and PhD at the University of North Bengal and previously served as a faculty member at Vidyasagar University under the UGC-Innovative Programme. With over a decade of experience in research, teaching, and academic leadership, he has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed SCI publications, holds three research patents, and has a cumulative impact score exceeding 400, as recorded by the Web of Science. He actively contributes to the global scientific community through editorial and peer-review roles with leading publishers including Nature Portfolio, RSC, ACS, Wiley, Elsevier, and BioMed Central. A recipient of the prestigious MRSC title, Dr Mandal has earned multiple accolades, including the highly cited review published by RSC & IOP Publishing Top Cited Papers India Award (2022). He is ranked among the top 0.5% of global scholars (ScholarGPS) and among the top 3% of biological scientists in India (AD Scientific Index, 2024). His future research focuses on nano-enabled drug delivery systems, biosensors, and molecular diagnostics aimed at combating infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance. These projects are supported by DST-SERB and other national funding agencies.
Prof. Ismail Ocsoy is a professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey. He completed his M.S. and Ph.D. inChemistry from the Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, USA. His research focuses on nano-biotechnology consisting of DNA Aptamer conjugated nanomaterial, cancer therapy models, anti-cancer, antimicrobial agents, and nano-bio-sensor for detection of antibiotic resistant bacteria. He has published more than 70 papers in highly reputable and prestigious journals.
Professor Azamal Husen is a distinguished scholar with over two decades of expertise in nanobiotechnology, plant physiology, environmental botany, medicinal plants, and clonal propagation. He has held senior academic roles, including Full Professor and Head of the Department of Biology at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, and currently serves as a Foreign Delegate at Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia, and Adjunct Professor at Graphic Era University, India. He has also served as a Professor at Sankalchand Patel University and Visiting Faculty at leading Indian institutions. Prof. Husen has led multiple nationally and internationally funded research projects, contributed extensively to curriculum development, trained academic professionals worldwide, delivered various lectures and has been also honored by the University of Gondar for outstanding service. Named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University, he is a prolific author, editor, and contributor to several international journals and book series.
