Prof. Dr. Anjana Pandey

Professor
Department of Biotechnology
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India-211004
E-mail: anjanap[at]mnnit[dot]ac[dot]in
Telephone: 07905861372(O) 09452690849(R) 07905861372(M)

Other Academic Achievements

Keynote Address/Invited Talks in Conferences & Workshops:: 2nd International Biotechnology Congress, Moscow, Russia in 2003; Workshops on BioCO2 at Bioforsk, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Oslo, Norway from 4-10 May 2009; Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, Victoria University from 18 May - 03 June 2014; "WORK-LIFE BALANCE FOR WOMEN SCIENTISTS/TECHNOLOGISTS” sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India at CSIR Human Resource Development Centre, Ghaziabad from 20-24 January 2020; International Conference on Recent Technologies and Advanced Materials for green energy and Sustainable Environment (RTAMGESE 2021) - NIT Tiruchirappalli [Virtual mode] from 12-13 March 2021; International Online Conference on Nano Materials (ICN 2021), Kottayam, Kerala, India [Virtual mode] Topic- Electrochemical Sensing of Heavy Metals Using Gold Nanoparticles Modified Indium Tin Oxide Electrodes from 09-11 April 2021; International Summit and Conference on Material Science Nanotechnology & Bio Manufacturing (ISCMNB) 2021 [Virtual mode] Topic- Silver nanoparticles-based detection of Salmonella typhi: A theranostic Approach from 25-28 May 2021; Webinar on “Recent Trends & Advances in Bioremediation Technologies” (RTABT-2021) â€“ Central University of Gujarat [Virtual mode] Topic- Bioremediation technologies to remove heavy metals: An overview from 16-17 August 2021; International Young Scientist Awards 2023, Elsevier; 1st International Conference on Advancement in energy urjasangam-2023 (Mechanical Engineering Department), MNNIT Allahabad Topic- A paradigm shift to biobased energy system: Opportunities and challenges, 18-20 December 2023; International Conference on Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development (TISD-2023, October 27-29) Topic- Stress management; 29 October2023; International Conference on Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development (TISD-2023, October 27-29) Topic- Optimization of biohydrogen production from starch by Bacillus firmus NMBL-03 using box-BEHNKEN Design model of RSM; International Conference on Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development (TISD-2023, October 27-29) International Conference on Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development (TISD-2023) Topic- Simultaneous electrochemical sensing of organic dyes from wastewater effluent: a sustainable approach; VII International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environmental Challenges Topic- Algal feedstock as potential biowaste for mitigation of organic carbon and generation of bioenergy and useful products: A solution for circular bio economy 16-18 December 2022

Conferences Attended for Presenting Paper:: 14th European Congress on Biotechnology, Barcelona, Spain (2009); FEMS 2013, 5th Congress of European Microbiologists, Leipzig, Germany, (2013); Single-Molecule Sensors and Nanosystems International Conference 2019 (S3IC 2019), Munich; 2nd International Biotechnology Congress, Moscow, Russia 2003; Centre of Nano Science (CENS), Munich, Germany 01-28 February 2006 Visiting Professor under DST-DAAD project; Workshops on BioCO2 at Bioforsk, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Oslo, Norway 4-10 May 2009; Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, Victoria University 18 May - 03 June 2014 Networking Delivered an invited lecture; Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, Victoria University 18 May - 22 August 2015 Visiting Professor, Research under Executive Endeavour Fellowship Delivered two invited talks; University of Marburg, Marburg 29-31 May 2017 Networking; CSIR-HRDC Programme on “Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Research & Development Outcomes” for Women Scientists/Technologists. A DST sponsored workshop for women scientists & technologists 18-22 November 2019 Participated as one of the member; iHED Conference 2024: Pathways to Internationalisation between Europe and India. IICC, Yasho Bhoomi, Gate No. 6, Floor 3 Dwarka, New Delhi Topic - Biotechnological Applications of Nanoparticles October 10 – 11, 2024

Award and Honors:: INGSA Science Advice Promotion Award 2019 on the theme "Science advice on nutrition and health".; 100 most dedicated professors in world education congress, JULY-2019.; Prof. Indira Parikh 50 Women Leaders in Education Awards, November 23, 2017 in World Education Congress, 23-24, Nov. 2017, Devang Mehta Foundation.; Devang Mehta Best Professor in Biotechnology National Education Award, September 14, 2017.; Executive Endeavour Fellowship of Australian Govt.; DST and DBT International travel award for FEMS 2013, Leipzig, Germany.; DST travel award for 14th European Congress in Biotechnology, Barcelona, Spain.; Best Performance Award in 65th Teacherâ€™s Orientation Programme.; CNRS French Fellowship, Pasteur Institute, France.; CSIR and DBT Research Associateship (R.A.).; Indian Science Congress Association Young Scientist Award in section "Molecular Biology, Biophyscis and Biochemistry"; Graduate Aptitude Test of Engineering (GATE): 95.85 percentile and 99th rank UGC-CSIR (NET).; Agricultural Scientist Research Board (ASRB) examination qualified.; Millet best dish award, MNNITA, 2023; Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Life Time Achievement IRDP Awards 2023

Conferences/ Workshops/Symposium/ Short-term Courses Organized:: International Conference on Biotechnological Interventions for Societal Development (BioSangam 2020) from February 21-23, 2020; National Conference on Advances in Microscopy and Foldscope from March 15-16, 2019; International Conference on Innovations and Translational Dimensions: Food, Health and Environmental Biotechnology (BioSangam 2018) from March 09-11, 2018; International Conference on Translational Biotechnology (BioSangam 2016) from February 4-6, 2016; International Conference on Health, Environment and Industrial Biotechnology (BioSangam 2013) MNNIT Allahabad from November 21-23, 2013; International Conference on Advances in Biological Hydrogen production and Applications (ICABHPA), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) from December 14-15, 2012; International Workshop on Frontiers in Nanobiotechnology on December 01, 2006; AICTE -Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Sponsored Five Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) On Green Technology and Sustainability Engineering “Bio-hydrogen Production & Technology Development: A future renewable energy source” 11th â€“ 15th January 2021; INGSA Asia Grassroots Science Advice on Nutrition and Health (India) (ISANH-2019); Self- financed short term workshop on Food and Health Biotechnology Solutions to Life: An Improved Way to Living (FHBS-2019); Academia-Industry Conclave 2019; Self-sponsored Workshop on Techniques in Molecular Biology (TMB 2017); Self-sponsored short term course on Research methodologies, data analysis, and stress tolerance in plants (RDS 2017); Dean R&C and TEQIP II sponsored workshop on Biotechnological interventions for societal development; TEQIP II sponsored short term course on Current Advances in Applied Biotechnology (CAAB-2016); Self-financed short term course on Hands-on training on Molecular Techniques 2015; Self-financed short term course on “Nanobiotechnology” 2015; Self Financed Short Term Course on â€˜Frontiers in Biotechnologyâ€™ 2013; Self Financed Short Term Course on â€˜Human Health and Environmental Sustainabilityâ€™ 2013; Self Financed Teacherâ€™s Workshop under Science Communication Programme of the National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad 2005; Self Financed Ten-day Summer School for 10+2 students on Plant Tissue Culture 2005; Career Mela, Allahabad University; One-day workshop attended on research grants (Writing, Defense, and Implementation of a Grant Proposal) - MNNIT Allahabad., December 06, 2023; International Conference on Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development (TISD-2023, October27-29, 2023)

On-going Projects:: Designing metal organic frameworks based electrochemical sensor for the detection of an anticancer drug imatinib (INUP-i2i, IIT Delhi) (May 2023- till date)

Projects Completed:: Increased hydrogen production from microorganisms within reverse micelles(DST- SERC Young Scientist) (2003- 2006); Fabrication of biosensor for toxicity detection using fluorescent nano-crystals bio-conjugates( DST - DAAD) (2005- 2007); Molecular mapping of the gene(s) conferring resistance to Powdery Mildew in Black Gram(DST-ILTP) (July 2003- 2008); Designing and Generation of novel efficient biotags and drug â€“ carriers (nano gold, Fe2O3 and doped Y2O3) via Sol â€“ Gel process (with and without reverse micelles)(DST, GoI) (October 2006- October 2010); Algal Biotechnology (Indo- Norwegian) (2008 - 2010); Potential role of nanoparticles in plant pathogen detection at early stage(DBT, GoI) (May 2015- March 2011); Generation of improved photovoltaic devices for making efficient Dye Sensitized solar cells (DST, GoI) (July 2009- 2013); Mission Mode project on Hydrogen Production through biological routes (MNRE, GoI) (December 2009- December 2015); Integrated bio-hydrogen production from renewable biomass and biological wastes using microbial strains(DBT, GoI) (March 2014 - December 2017); Amplification and overexpression of hyd and nif genes from H2 producing microorganisms to increase H2 yield (MNNIT Institute Grant) (2013 - 2015); Isolation and characterization of H2 producing microbes & Optimization of pretreatment procedures for solubilisation of biological/lignocellulosic wastes(TEQIP-II MNNIT Institute Grant) (2013- 2018); Amplification of fdhF/hydA gene and overexpression in suitable microbial strain for increased hydrogen production (TEQIP- II) (2013); Study of biochemical and molecular marker under biotic and abiotic stress in black gram (TEQIP-II) (2013); Augmentation of fermentative biohydrogen production by using nanoparticles and immobilization techniques for mitigating biowastes (DST Women Scientist scheme A) (July 2019 - Dec 2022)

Overseas Assignments:: Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, Victoria University from 18 May - 22 August 2015; Centre of NanoScience (CENS), Munich, Germany from 01-28 February 2006

Reviewer for Transactions / Journal / Conferences:: Material Science and Engineering; Fuel; International Journal of Hydrogen Energy; Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology; Current Microbiology; World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology; Biotechnology and Bioengineering; Biomass and Bioenergy; Journal of Photobiology and Photochemistry; Energy; Journal of Drug Targeting; Indian Journal of Microbiology; Nanomedicine; Energy Conversion and Management; Qeios

Other Significant Achievements:: Optical biosensor and a method of preparation and its application there of for detection of Salmonella typhi. Anjana Pandey and Ashutosh Pandey. Patent Application No. 201611019611; dated 07.06.2016 Granted 03.12.2023; A process optimization using Bacillus licheniformis lab isolate for conversion of corn starch to near theoretical yield of biohydrogen production Anjana Pandey, Neha Singh and Ashutosh Pandey Patent Application No.: 201711023786; dated 06.07.2017 Granted 06/11/2023; A novel method of GNP synthesis and its application for heavy metals (Cr3+, Cd2+ and Hg2+) detection through electrochemical analyzer Anjana Pandey, Neha Yadav, Saumya Srivastava and Ashutosh Pandey Patent Application No.: 201911043605; dated 26.10.2019 Granted (08/09/2023); Efficacy of Herbal Decoction Against Covid-19 Infections Prof. Anjana Pandey, Saumya Srivastava, Vandita Patent Application No.: 202111000550; dated 06.01.2021; An Electrochemical Biosensor for Rapid Detection of Breast cancer and a Method of preparation thereof Saumya Srivastava, Prof. Anjana Pandey Patent Application No.: 202211042336; dated 25.07.2022