Monika Prakash | Medical Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Monika Prakash | Medical Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Ramaiah Institute of Technology, India

Dr. Monika P is an accomplished academician and researcher with a focus on biotechnology, particularly in cell biology, nanobiotechnology, and wound healing. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bengaluru, where she has been teaching since November 2016. She has over 7 years of research experience and has contributed significantly to the development of novel therapeutic solutions for chronic wound healing, including research on fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, and phytocompounds.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, 2023
  • M.Tech in Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (Autonomous Institute Affiliated to VTU), Bengaluru, 2014, CGPA: 9.43 (Second topper)
  • B.E. in Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 2011, CGPA: 8.8
  • P.U.C. (12th Standard), Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College, Bengaluru, 2007, 83.5%
  • S.S.L.C. (10th Standard), Nirmala Rani High School, Bengaluru, 2005, 90.72%

Professional Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, MSRIT, Bengaluru, Nov 2016–Present
  • Over 8 years of teaching experience in various biotechnology-related courses
  • Guided multiple undergraduate and postgraduate student projects in fields like tissue engineering, nanobiotechnology, and chronic wound healing

Research Interests 🔬

  • Cell Biology & Cell Culture: Specialization in fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, and their role in wound healing.
  • Nanobiotechnology: Development of novel nanoformulations and scaffolds, especially for medical applications like chronic wound healing.
  • Phytocompounds: Investigating plant-based compounds for their therapeutic potential in wound healing, particularly for diabetic foot ulcers and burn wounds.
  • Chronic Wound Healing: Focus on developing low-cost, effective solutions for enhancing wound regeneration, especially for non-healing ulcers.

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Young Women Research Award (2025), Venus International Foundation
  • Certificate of Excellence for completing “Certified Peer Reviewer Course” from Elsevier Researcher Academy (2021)
  • Best Paper Presentation Award at the International Conference on Functional Materials, Energy, Environment, and Biomedical Applications (2022)
  • Best UG Project Award (2022) and other recognitions for mentoring top student projects
  • Best Technical Project Award from the Government of Karnataka for “Development of Nano-catechin for enhanced Bioavailability” (2014)
  • Publons Academy Graduate (2021), first from the institute

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Monika P is a dynamic academician and researcher with a passion for advancing biotechnology research, particularly in the realm of nanobiotechnology and chronic wound healing. Her strong academic background, extensive research experience, and dedication to student mentorship make her a significant contributor to the field of biotechnology. She has consistently earned recognition for her work and continues to foster innovation in her research and teaching. Through various collaborations and funded research projects, Dr. Monika P is paving the way for advancements in wound healing therapies and sustainable healthcare solutions.

Publications 📚

1. 📝 Monika, Prakash, Anushka Poola, Prithvi Prabhu, Samrat K.
“Key insights into recent advances and challenges in COVID‑19 Management”
Discover Public Health (2025) 22: 15.

2. 🧪 P. Monika, M. N. Chandraprabha, R. Hari Krishna, Vittal Maanya, C. Likhitha, N. Pooja.
“Development of targeted nanocapsules using pomegranate peel extract with enhanced bioavailability and anti-inflammatory activity for ulcerative colitis: In vitro studies”
Hybrid Advances, 2024.

3. 🔬 Prakash Monika, Hari Krishna Rajan, Chandraprabha MN, Sakshi Shetty, Tanushka Mukherjee, S. Girish Kumar.
“Recent Developments in Green Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites: Relevance to Biomedical and Environmental Applications”
Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 2024 (IF- 6.6, Q1)

4. 💉 Prakash, M. N. Chandraprabha, Vivek Radhakrishnan, Prathik Somayaji, Leah Sabu.
“Therapeutic potential of silkworm sericin in wound healing applications.”
Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2024 (IF-3.8, Q1, H-index – 133).

5. 🧑‍🔬 Monika Prakash, M.N. Chandraprabha, R. Hari Krishna, Harini Satish, S. Girish Kumar.
“Iron oxide nanoparticles for inflammatory bowel disease: Recent advances in diagnosis and targeted drug therapy.”
Applied Surface Science Advances. 2024, 19: 100540 (IF- 7.8, Q1).

6. 🔩 Gowda, Charishma C.; B., Lavanya; M. N., Chandra Prabha; Krishna, R. Hari; P., Monika.
“Bioceramics in Hip and Knee Implants.”
Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels. 2023, 71 (3): 400-407. (Q4)

7. 🌿 Monika, Prakash, M. N. Chandraprabha, and K. N. Murthy.
“Catechin, epicatechin, curcumin, garlic, pomegranate peel and neem extracts of Indian origin showed enhanced anti-inflammatory potential in human primary acute and chronic wound derived fibroblasts by decreasing TGF-β and TNF-α expression.”
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 23, no. 1 (2023): 1-16. (IF- 3.78, Q1)

8. 🧬 Monika, Prakash, M. N. Chandraprabha, KN Chidambara Murthy, P. Veena Waiker, and Annapoorni Rangarajan.
“Standardized ready-to-use laboratory protocol to isolate primary human wound associated fibroblasts from infected wound samples for clinical applications.”
Journal of Microbiological Methods (2023): 106712. (IF- 2.5, Q3)

9. 🧫 Monika, Prakash, M. N. Chandraprabha, and KN Chidambara Murthy.
“Gene expression studies in primary human acute and chronic wound fibroblasts treated with most popular wound healing phytoextracts.”
South African Journal of Botany 155 (2023): 205-213. (IF- 3.11, Q2).

10. 🔬 Krishna, R. Hari, M. N. Chandraprabha, Prakash Monika, Vishal Chaudhary, and C. Manjunatha.
“Biomolecule conjugated inorganic nanoparticles for biomedical applications: A review.”
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews (2022): 1-42. (IF- 4.5, Q1).

 

Liu Zhemin | Protein Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Liu Zhemin | Protein Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Senior Scientist at Nanjing Vazyme Biotechnology Company, China

🔬🎓 Dr. Z. Liu is a distinguished scientist specializing in enzyme engineering and microbial biotechnology. With expertise in protein rational design, directed evolution, and computational modeling, he focuses on developing high-performance enzymes for industrial and medical applications. A prolific researcher and innovator, Dr. Liu integrates cutting-edge techniques like CRISPR-assisted rational design and cooperative substitution methods to advance enzymology. 🌟📈👨‍🔬

Publication Profile : 

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Educational Background 🎓

Z. Liu has a strong academic foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology, with advanced training in enzyme engineering and microbial biotechnology. His education laid the groundwork for his expertise in protein design, directed evolution, and enzyme applications.

Professional Experience 💼

Z. Liu is a leading researcher and academic in the fields of enzyme engineering and microbial biotechnology. He has contributed extensively to the design and optimization of enzymes for industrial and therapeutic applications, including the development of high-stability enzymes and efficient expression systems in microbial hosts such as Pichia pastoris. His professional work includes the rational design of enzymes using surface charge modifications, directed evolution for improved catalytic properties, and genome editing to enhance enzyme functionality. His research spans collaborations with industry and academia, focusing on practical solutions for enzyme stability, catalytic efficiency, and prebiotic preparation.

Research Interests 🔬

Z. Liu’s research is centered on:

  • Rational Protein Design: Enhancing enzyme stability and activity using computational modeling and experimental methods.
  • Directed Evolution: High-throughput screening and mutagenesis to optimize enzyme performance.
  • Microbial Biotechnology: Developing superior expression systems in microbes like Pichia pastoris for large-scale enzyme production.
  • Enzyme Applications: Innovations in the preparation of prebiotic mannooligosaccharides and other industrial applications.
  • Thermostable Enzymes: Engineering enzymes for high-temperature and low-pH conditions.

Publications 📚

  • Z. Liu, X. Fu, M. Yuan, Q. Liang, C. Zhu, H. Mou, Surface charged amino acid-based strategy for rational engineering of kinetic stability and specific activity of enzymes: Linking experiments with computational modeling. Int. J. Biol. Macromol. 182, 228–236 (2021).
  • M. Wu, L. Cao, W. Tang, Z. Liu*, S. Feng, Improving the anti-autolytic ability of alkaline protease from Bacillus alcalophilus by a rationally combined strategy. Enzyme Microb. Technol., 110561 (2024).
  • Z. Liu, L. Cao, X. Fu, Q. Liang, H. Sun, H. Mou, *A multi-functional genetic manipulation system and its use in high-level expression of a β-mannanase mutant with high specific activity in Pichia pastoris. Microb. Biotechnol. 14, 1525–1538 (2021).
  • W. Zhang#, Z. Liu#, S. Zhou, H. Mou, R. Zhang, Cloning and expression of a β-mannanase gene from Bacillus sp. MK-2 and its directed evolution by random mutagenesis. Enzyme Microb. Technol. 124, 70–78 (2019).
  • Z. Liu, C. Ning, M. Yuan, X. Fu, S. Yang, X. Wei, M. Xiao, H. Mou, C. Zhu, High-efficiency expression of a superior β-mannanase engineered by cooperative substitution method in Pichia pastoris and its application in preparation of prebiotic mannooligosaccharides. Bioresour. Technol. 311, 123482 (2020).
  • Z. Liu, L. Cao, X. Fu, Q. Liang, H. Sun, H. Mou, *A multi-functional genetic manipulation system and its use in high-level expression of a β-mannanase mutant with high specific activity in Pichia pastoris. Microb. Biotechnol. 14, 1525–1538 (2021).
  • Q. Liang, L. Cao, C. Zhu, Q. Kong, H. Sun, F. Zhang, H. Mou, Z. Liu*, *Characterization of recombinant antimicrobial peptide BMGlv2 heterologously expressed in Trichoderma reesei. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 23 (2022). doi:10.3390/ijms231810291.
  • W. Zhang#, Z. Liu#, S. Zhou, H. Mou, R. Zhang, Cloning and expression of a β-mannanase gene from Bacillus sp. MK-2 and its directed evolution by random mutagenesis. Enzyme Microb. Technol. 124, 70–78 (2019).
  • Z. Liu, C. Ning, M. Yuan, X. Fu, S. Yang, X. Wei, M. Xiao, H. Mou, C. Zhu, High-efficiency expression of a superior β-mannanase engineered by cooperative substitution method in Pichia pastoris and its application in preparation of prebiotic mannooligosaccharides. Bioresour. Technol. 311, 123482 (2020).
  • Z. Liu, C. Ning, M. Yuan, S. Yang, X. Wei, M. Xiao, X. Fu, C. Zhu, H. Mou, High-level expression of a thermophilic and acidophilic beta-mannanase from Aspergillus kawachii IFO 4308 with significant potential in mannooligosaccharide preparation. Bioresour. Technol. 295, 122257 (2019).