Research Scholars

PhD Research Fellows (Ongoing):

NamePhotoYear of RegistrationSupervisor NameWorking TitleEmail
Ms. Pratiksha Nimbkar2021Dr. Vaibhav BhattValidation of the HIRISPLEX-S System for the Indian Population Restricted to the Geographical Area of Gujaratpratikshanimbkar@gmail.com
Ms. Bhumi Rajguru2021Dr. Vaibhav BhattInvestigation of Microbial Diversity in the Rhizosphere of Different Plants to Study its Influence on Crop Improvementrajgurubhumi@gmail.com
Ms. Nidhi Vyas2021Dr. Vaibhav BhattCulture Dependent and Culture Independent Studies of Microbes Involved in Biodegradation of E-waste.joshi.nidhi20@gmail.com
Mr. Gaurav Ramniklal Jadav2021Dr. Vaibhav BhattEffect Of Nanoparticles (Boron, Zinc, Manganese, Iron, Copper) Added Cow Dung on The Growth of Peanut and Moong Plantgauravjadav1998@gmail.com
Mr. Parth Prajapati2022Dr. Chandrashekar MootapallyCharacterization of Sea Snakes Venom for Development of Potential Therapeutic Candidatesparth.bhotu@gmail.com
Mr. Priyank Chavda2022Dr. Neelam NathaniUnravelling the Complexity of Small Ruminant Microbiota: Insights Into Microbial Diversity,
Their Gene Function, and Key Enzymes
priyankdc@gmail.com
Ms. Riya Desai2022Dr. Neelam NathaniMolecular Diversity and Characterization of Magnetotactic Bacteria from Vertical Deep Sediments Across the Gulf of Khambhatdesairiya2201@gmail.com
Mr. Kartik Chauhan2022Dr. Dolatsinh ZalaDesign and Development of Clean Work Environment Device for Microbial Control with Enhanced Utility for Laboratory Work.kartikchauhan919@gmail.com
Ms. Purva Gohil2022Dr. Chandrashekar MootapallyAmeliorating Antimicrobial Drug Resistance and Augmenting of Fertility Through Probiotics Microbiome Intervention in Postpartum Bovinepurvagohil1706@gmail.com
Mr. Tejas Shah2022Dr. Vaibhav BhattRole of Transcriptional Condensate in Cardiovascular Development and Diseasetejas1040@gmail.com
Mr. Nitin Shukla2022Dr. Chandrashekar MootapallyDevelopment of an Automated Transcriptome Analysis Model for Prognosis and Progression in Oral Cancernitinshukla1912@gmail.com
Mr. Mayur Mahajan2022Dr. Neelam NathaniUnderstanding the Domino Effect of Selectively Induced Stress on Holobiont of Seaweeds under the Genus Sargassummayurmahajan528@gmail.com
Ms. Bhavika K. Parekh2023Dr. Neelam Nathaniparekhbhavika2212001@gmail.com
Mr. Sagar J. Patel2023Dr. Vaibhav BhattDevelopment of Mycomedicine Containing Biodegradable Microneedle Patches for the Treatment of Bovine Subclinical Mastitissagarjpatel1112000@gmail.com
Mr. Vijay J. Patel2023Dr. Dolatsinh Zalavppatelvijay.05@gmail.com
Ms. Megha D. Thakar2023Dr. Dolatsinh ZalaMulti-Omics Study of Biofilm Produced by Klebsiella pneumoniae in Clinical Isolatesthakar.meghad@gmail.com
Ms. Devanshi J. Desai2023Dr. Chandrashekar MootapallyA Study on AMR in The Narmada Estuary Using One Health Approachdevanshi.desai101@gmail.com
Ms. Aditi Kaloni2024Dr. Anupama ModiDissecting the Molecular Basis of Oncogenic Evolution in Oral Submucous Fibrosisaditikaloni24@gmail.com
Mr. Ashutosh Gupta2024Dr. Dolatsinh ZalaPhage Discovery and Profiling:
Targeting Pseudomonas aeruginosa for AMR Mitigation
toshashu420.ag@gmail.com
Ms. Tashi Gautam2024Dr. Ashish WarghaneMolecular Detection and Characterization of Major Viral Pathogens in Okratashigautam9@gmail.com
Mr. Harsh Patel2024Dr. Ashish Warghaneharshpatel61201@gmail.com
Ms. Jyoti Sadhwani2024Dr. Kshipra Chauhanjyotigsadhwani@gmail.com
Ms. Jigisha Thakkar2024Dr. Ashish WarghaneIsolation and Functional Characterization of Microbial Communities in Jivamrit using Culture-Dependent and Metagenomic Approachesjigishathakkar98@gmail.com
Mr. Amrut V. Likhite2024Dr. Ashish WarghaneMolecular Detection and Characterization of
Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) Infecting Banana in
Gujarat and Maharashtra, India
amrut.likhite@gmail.com
Mr. Ashutosh Kumar2025Dr. Neelam NathaniComparative Profiling of Air-Microbiome in Working and Residential Setups from Prominent Industrial Zones of Gujarat: Linking Pollutants to Pathogenicity and Occupational Healthashutosh.bgpbihar@gmail.com
Mr. Bhavin D. Jadeja2025Dr. Kuldeep LuhanaDevelopment of Solar Panel Bacteria-Derived EPS-Based Nanocomposites for Bioremediation of Pollutantsbhavindjadeja.bj@gmail.com
Ms. Stuti G. Ganatra2025Dr. Vaibhav BhattDevelopment of Microfluidic Biosensor Devices for Multiplex Detection of Infectious Diseasesstutiganatra001@gmail.com
Mr. Jayrajsinh P. Gohil2025Dr. Rajeshkumar G ChaudhariSeasonal Dynamics of Soil Microbial Biomass, Enzyme Activity and Biodiversity in Major Soil Types of Gujarat19sc02014@gsfcuniverisity.ac.in
Ms. Jayanti Mishra2025Dr. Kshipra ChauhanPopulation Genomics and AI-Enabled Database Development of Ixodes Ticks from Gujaratjayantimishra02@gmail.com
Mr. Gaurangkumar G. Makwana2025Dr. Kuldeep Luhana
Ms. Khushaliben P. Naghera2025Dr. Chandrashekar Mootpally
Mr. Rutik S. Parmar2025Dr. Anupama ModiExploration and Validation of Marine Algae-Derived Bioactive Compounds from Indian Coastlines for Dermatological Applicationsrutikparmar1163@gmail.com
Ms. Srushti Patel2025Dr. Visha RathodMetagenomics and Metabolomics Profiling of Cow Dung-Based Bio Formula in Natural Farming Input Bio-Fertilizer for Innovationsrushtipatel402@gmail.com
Ms. Devanshi S. Peshwa2025Dr. Anupama ModiIntegrated Metagenomic and Metabolomic Insights into the Carcinogenic Potential of Oral Microbiome of Tabocco Chewersdspeshwa002@gmail.com
Mr. Nisarg K. Simariya2025Dr. Anupama Modi
Mr. Kunal Singh2025Dr. Kshipra ChauhanThe Genomic and Microbial Architecture of Ixodes Ticks in Gujaratkunalsingh7858@gmail.com

PhD Research Fellows (Completed):

NamePhotoYear of Completion Supervisor NameTitleEmail
Ms. Bhumika Bhatt2025Dr. Vaibhav BhattBiosynthesis of Cellulolytic Enzyme from Bacterial Isolate Using Various Agro- Industrial Residuesoshi.bhumika09@gmail.com
Mr. Saif Saad Fakhrulddin 2025Dr. Vaibhav BhattIntelligent Air Pollution Prediction for Patient with Asthma Attack Based on Wireless Sensor Technologysaif.saad@uomosul.edu.iq

PostDoc:

NamePhotoMentorProject TitleFunding AgencyEmail
Dr. Manju ShriProf.(Dr.) Vaibhav D. BhattComparative metagenome analysis of the mango orchads from Navsari, Gir-Talala and Kutch region of GujaratGujarat Technological Universitymanjubiochem20@gmail.com

Project Fellows:

NamePhotoInvestigatorProject TitleFunding AgencyEmail
Ms. Thakkar Jigisha (JRF)Dr. Ashish WarghaneNatural Farming of JiwaamritGSBTM, Dst, GoGjigishathakkar98@gmail.com
Mr. Ashutosh GuptaDr. Dolatsinh ZalaPhage Isolation and Characterization from Gujarat State: A Strategic Approach to Building a Repository against ESKAPE Pathogens for Future Biotherapy Development to Curb AMRGSBTM, Dst, GoGtoshashu420.ag@gmail.com
Dr. Nidhi Nitinbhai PatelDr. Neelam NathaniNatural Farming vs Conventional Farming impact on Animal SecretionsGSBTM, Dst, GoGpatelnidhi702@gmail.com