MEDICINAL PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

Dr. J. Naveena Lavanya Latha is working as Associate Professor in department of Biosciences & Biotechnology, Krishna University, Machilipatnam, India. Her research included Medical Mycology, Environmental Biotechnology and Protein Biochemistry. After completing her M.Sc in Biochemistry in 1999, she qualified CSIR-UGC JOINT NET and joined Osmania University. She was the college topper and gold medalist in her university and qualifying CSIR-UGC NET three times successively is her main asset. She has been awarded Ph.D degree in Biochemistry from Osmania University, Hyderabad in 2005. She has also been awarded DBT-Post doctoral fellow and worked in CCMB, Hyderabad from July-2005 to June-2007. Later, she worked as scientist in R &D unit of Dr. Reddys, Laboratories, Hyderbad till October 2009 and then she joined Krishna University. She published 72 research articles in various national and international journals with high impact factor, 5 Indian patents and granted one Design Patent. She was the recipient of SERB Young Scientist Grant in 2012. She had been elected as Associate fellow of AP Academy of Sciences in 2016 for her research contributions. She also won Best Paper Presentation award by Madras Diabetes Research Centre, in Indoswedish symposium in 2006. Recently, she got NESA Green technology Innovative Award-2023 by NESA India. 

Dr. Koushlesh Kumar Mishra, currently working as a Professor and In-charge Principal, Shri Rama Krishna College of Pharmacy, Satna (M.P). He had completed his B. Pharm from University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (C.G). He has obtained his M. Pharm and Ph.D degree from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai (C.G). He has guided many post graduates and under graduate’s students during his 14 years of teaching experience. To his credit, he has published more than 35 research/review papers in the national and international journals of repute belonging to Scopus, SCI including 4 patents and 10 book chapters. He has also write 4 Pharmacy books for D.Pharm, B.Pharm and M.Pharm students. He also participated and presented more than 50 oral and poster presentation in various national and international conferences and symposium. He got many awards in various conferences as Best oral presentation and Best poster presentation. His area of interest is on novel drug delivery systems, biotechnology and natural product research. He is also a life member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) and registered Pharmacist in M.P State Pharmacy Council. 

Dr. Dharmendra Singh Rajput is currently working as Professor at Patel College of Pharmacy, MPU, Bhopal, (M.P). He has done his B. Pharm from Columbia College of Pharmacy, Raipur (C.G). M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics) from Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Bhilai (C.G) and Ph.D. from Madhyanchal Professional University, Bhopal. He has been awarded 3 times for best state level faculty award. He has rich experience in academia, research, and administration for more than 11 years. He has guided more than 25 Postgraduate students and presently 8 students are working under him for their Doctorate. He has published more than 50 research/review papers in various National and International Journal of repute, has more than 50 abstract in various Seminar & Conferences. He has delivered more than 20 lectures in various Conferences & Seminar on Formulation development, Novel drug delivery and drug designing. Dr. Dharmendra has also Published 3 Indian Patent and 2 Pharmacy books for B. Pharmacy students. He is Lifetime member of APTI and registered Pharmacist in M P State pharmacy council. His research area focuses on Novel drug delivery system and Formulation development 

Dr. Vettrivel Arul, based in India, is a seasoned professional in community medicine, clinical research, biotechnology, and homoeopathy. Serving as an Assistant Professor at Vinayaka Mission's Homeopathic Medical College, his diverse educational background includes postgraduate diplomas in pharmaceutical nanotechnology, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and medical law & ethics, alongside an MSc in biotechnology and applied psychology. Vettrivel Arul's research contributions encompass diverse topics such as cancer enzyme composition, quantum physics in homoeopathic potentization, Agrohomeopathy, green synthesis in nanotechnology, and the antioxidant properties of Cordyceps sinensis. Published in reputable journals, his work underscores a steadfast commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and enhancing healthcare practices.