BRSI Yearbook Final PDF

The BiotechResearch Society, India (BRSI) Yearbook 2017

© 2017 The Biotech Research Society, IndiaAll rights reservedCompiled byRemya J & Binod PHomepagehttp://[email protected] byDr P BinodCentral Office Executive, BRSIBiotechnology DivisionCSIR-National Institute for InterdisciplinaryScience and TechnologyIndustrial Estate PO, PappanamcodeTrivandrum-695 019, KeralaTel: 0471-2515361

Contents ……. 5 …….14The Biotech Research Society, India: Rules &Regulations ……. 15Board of Governors (2017-2019) ……. 16Management Council (2017-2019) ……. 19Award Winners (2003-2015) ……. 20Honorary Fellows (2004-2016) ……. 23Overseas Fellow and Fellows (FBRS) (2004-2016) …… 189Life Members …… 192Institutional Members …… 193BRSI Units and Management Committees of the UnitsBRSI Units: Rules & Regulations

The Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI)1. Aim of the SocietyThe aim of the Biotech Research Society of India [BRSI], hereinafter called, ‘Society’ is to promote theR&D in biotechnology, bring interaction between the academic institutes and biotech industries, interactwith the industries and help them in resolving their problems as well make them aware with the newdevelopments in the biotech sector, provide and arrange training in biotechnology, dissemination ofbiotech knowledge through the organization of lectures, seminars and symposia on scientific programmesand societal missions.2. Structure of the SocietyThe Society comprises a three-tier system of (i) the Board of Governors, (ii) the Management Council, and(iii) the Members.2.1 Board of Governors: The Board of Governors (hereinafter called ‘Board’] consists of two categories:elected members (23) and nominated members (2). The Board is the Supreme Body of the Society and hasthe following functions and powers:a. to manage the Societyb. to arrange the election of the Management Council (MC) of the Societyc. to oversee the working of the MCd. to evaluate and award the BRSI Medals and Fellows each year as described in the List of Medalse. any other tasks, including the amendment of the rules and regulations deemed useful for the Society.Chairperson of the Board and President of the Management Council (MC): One of the Governors shallbe elected as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors for a period of two years by consensus or majorityvote, subject to the consent of the member. He/she will also be the President of the Management Council ofBRSI for the same period (two years). He/she can be elected and hold these offices more than one time andcan hold position in the Central Office also at the same time.Vice-Chairperson of the Board and Vice-President of the Management Council: One of the Governorsshall be elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Governors for a period of two years by consensusor majority vote, subject to the consent of the member. He/she will also be the Vice-President of theManagement Council of BRSI for the same period (two years). He/she can be elected and hold these officesmore than one time and can hold position in the Central Office also at the same time.2.1.1. Resignation clause: If a Governor desires to resign from the Board, he/she can do so by informingthe Chairperson of the Board in writing.2.1.2. Conduct of the Chairperson/President and Vice-Chairperson/Vice-President: A member of theBoard can bring NO CONFIDENCE motion against the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson if he/she doesnot act not in accordance with the rules in the interest of the Society. However, such notice must be signedat least by 50% members of the Board. Such a notice shall be sent to the Central Office of BRSI who shalltake the opinion of all the Governors and if need be conduct voting. A 90% vote of the Governors would beneeded to remove him/her/them from his/her/their office(s). Central Office shall arrange election of newperson(s) for the balance period till normal elections are held.2.1.2. Nominated Governors: The Chairperson of the Board can nominate up to a maximum of two moremembers (as nominated members) for the same term as of the Board. The nominated members cannotserve more than two terms and shall be from the academic institutions, government bodies, NGOs, orindustrial sector. Nominated personal shall not have voting rights.2.1.3. Tenure of the Board: The tenure of the Board is TWO years. 5

2.2. Management Council [MC]: MC comprises: • President (Chairperson of the Board) • Vice-President (Vice-Chairperson of the Board) • General Secretary [To be elected] • Treasurer [To be elected] • MC Members- 3 or 5 [Three to be elected; Chairperson of the Board can nominate two additional members, but they (nominated members) will not have voting rights]2.2.1. Tenure and Tasks of the MC: The tenure of the MC will be TWO Years. The MC will beresponsible to work for the aims of the Society. Any member of the Society [except Student members] withat least one year standing would be eligible for contesting the election for the MC. MC will also beresponsible for holding the Annual General Body Meeting, election of the new committee, holding ofannual conference, etc. 2.2.1.1. Responsibilities of President: The President of the MC will do overall co-ordination with the MC and ensure proper functioning of the MC. He/she will keep communication between the Board and MC. In case the MC fails to perform as per the aims and rules of the Society, the President will have the powers to advice the Board, if need be, to dissolve it and go for electing new MC. However, such decision could be taken by the Board by consensus or 90% majority vote. 2.2.1.2. Responsibilities of Vice-President: The Vice-President shall help the President in performing the assigned duties and shall act as President in his/her absence. 2.2.1.3. Responsibilities of General Secretary: The General Secretary would be responsible for overall communication with the Board, MC and members, raising of the funds for the conference, holding of conference, maintenance, auditing and presentation of accounts (jointly with the Treasurer). The President of the Society shall guide to the General Secretary on all matters. The General Secretary will also be generally the Convener of the BRSI Annual Conventions/conferences. 2.2.1.4. Responsibilities of Treasurer: The Treasurer will be responsibilities for all the financial matters such as raising of the funds, maintenance of the accounts, auditing and presentation of the accounts in the annual meetings. He/she would be providing such information to the President and General Secretary as and when they jointly or individually seek it. 2.2.1.5. Responsibilities of the Members: The Members of the MC would perform duties and tasks as assigned by the President or General Secretary of the MC from time to time.2.3. Membership of the BRSI: The Membership of the BRSI consists of as follows:2.3.1. Ordinary Member: Any persons possessing M Sc in biotechnology or biosciences/ life sciences or BTech in biotechnology or biological engineering can become the member of the Society. Those working inthe areas of biotech research, but not possessing the aforesaid qualifications can also apply for themembership. The Society will also consider accepting the membership from the persons possessingMaster’s degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, if such candidate works in the social issues related withbiotech research.2.3.2. Student Member: Any person perusing studies for MSc, MPhil, BTech, MTech, PhD degree inbiological/life sciences/engineering can become member of the Society. In specific cases, the studentsdoing BSc Biotechnology shall also be considered for the membership. A certificate of student status ofcurrent date from the Head of the Department/institute shall be required to be furnished by the applicantalong with the application. In specific cases, the students doing BSc Biotechnology shall also be considered 6

for the membership. The applicant along with the application must furnish a certificate of student status ofcurrent date from the Head of the Department/institute.2.3.3 Life Member: Any person with above qualification can opt for the Life membership.2.3.4 Tenure: The membership tenure for categories 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 shall be for one year. from 1st April to31st March. Life membership shall be valid till the age of 75 years.2.3.5 Honorary Member: The Board can nominate honorary membership to distinguished persons of highrepute and international standing. Such members shall not be required to pay the annual subscription andwill not have voting rights. Tenure of such members shall be decided by the Board on case to case basis.The governors shall send their nomination for the honorary membership to the Chairperson who shallcirculate this to the members of the Board and decide favourably if more than 50% governors agree.However, at a given time, there shall not be more than 10 honorary members.2.3.6 Honorary Advisory Council: The Board can constitute an Honorary Advisory Council, which shallcomprise highly distinguished persons holding offices such as DBT, DST, ICAR, CSIR, ICMR, DoEn,national laboratories, Federations/Biotech Parks, NGOs, highly eminent scientists, etc. Any Governor cannominate such person and should write to the Chairperson of the Board who shall decide about it withmajority opinion of the Governors. Once it is decided favourably, the Chairperson shall write to theconcerned person and seek his/her consent. Tenure of such persons in the Council shall be decided on caseto case basis by the Board, which cannot be more than two years for a single term, or more than two terms.3. Membership Fee: Following is the membership fee.A. Ordinary member - Rs 1200/- yearlyB. Student member - Rs 600/- yearlyC. Life membership - Rs 5000/- [One time payment]D. Overseas Life membership - US$ 100/- [One time payment]Membership fee shall go to Central Office account.All the ordinary and student members must pay their dues within two months from the due date, i.e. before31st May of each year. The General Secretary of the MC should remind the members about the payment.The Board and MC shall make all efforts to enroll as many members as possible. Life members andordinary members would be eligible to vote.3.1 Donations: TheSociety shall accept donations by individuals or organizations. These shall be made tothe Central Office.3.2 Mode of Payment: All payments should be made by bank transfer for which details are given underclause 10. Payments can also be made by Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of the BRSI, payable atTrivandrum. DD should be sent to the Central Office at Trivandrum.4. Newsletter: Central Office brings out the Society’s e-Newsletter. Its frequency of publication isquarterly and is circulated to the members by email.5. Annual awards and Fellowship of the Society: To reward the scientific performance and contributionsof its members, the Society confers annual awards and fellowships as below. The scientific work carriedout in India only is considered for such awards.5.1. Fellows: The Socety confers Fellow awards in three categories as below.5.1.1. Fellows (FBRS):The Members of Society having long-standing and significant contribution to thefield as well as eminent scientists/technologists working in various areas of biotechnology shall be 7

considered to be elected as Fellow of BRSI (FBRS). This will be carried out by the election. Awardcarries a citation and a memento.5.1.2. Honorary Fellows: Eminent persons who have rendered distinguished service to the nation inBiotechnology shall be considered to be conferred as Honorary Fellow of the Society. Award carries acitation and a memento. Nomination can be made by the members of the Board of BRSI. For this, thenominee may or may not be member of BRSI and may or may not fill the required nomination form(detailed CV could be considered).5.1.3. Overseas Fellows (FBRS):The Members of Society having long-standing and significantcontribution to the field as well as eminent scientists/technologists working in various areas ofbiotechnology working overseas shall be considered to be elected as Overseas Fellow of BRSI (FBRS).This will be carried out by the election. Award carries a citation and a memento.5.2. Young Scientist Award: Members of BRSI of 35 years or below as on 31st December of award yearinvolved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstanding contributions would be eligible. Award carries cash of Rs25,000, a silver medal, certificate, citation and memento.5.3. Woman Scientist Award: Women members of BRSI below the age of 45 years as on 31st Decemberof award year involved in Biotech R&D for her outstanding contributions would be eligible. Award carriescash of Rs 25,000, a silver medal, certificate, citation and memento.5.4. Life Time Achievement Award: Members of BRSI above the age of 55 years as on 31st December ofaward year involved in Biotech R&D for his/her life time contribution to the field of Biotechnology wouldbe eligible. Award carries cash of Rs 50,000, a silver medal, certificate, citation and memento.5.5. Industrial Medal Award: Members of BRSI involved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstandingcontribution, which has resulted in commercialization of a product/process. Award carries cash of Rs25,000, a silver medal, certificate, citation and memento.5.6 AU-CBT Excellence Awards for Research Scholars (Two awards): This award has been instituted bythe Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai innstututed in 2006 (to be conferred from 2007).Members of BRSI registered for PhD studies in any Indian university/institute below the age of 30 years ason 31st December of award year involved in Biotech R&D for his/her outstanding performance. Awardcarries a citation and cash award of Rs. 5000 for each.5.7. SBC-MKU Genomics Award:This award has been instituted by the School of Biological Sciences,Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai in 2010 (to be conferred from 2011). Members of BRSI below theage of 40 years as on 31st December of award year involved in R&D in the area of Genomics Sciences forhis/her outstanding contribution. Award carries cash of Rs 10,000, a silver medal, certificate, citation andmemento.5.8. Malaviya Memorial Awards for Teaching Faculties (Two awards – one for Young Faculty belowthe age of 40 years and one for the Senior Faculty above the age of 40 years as on 31st December of awardyear): This award has been instituted by the Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi instututed in 2010 (to beconferred from 2011). Members of BRSI working as teachers involved in Biotech R&D for his/heroutstanding contribution would be eligible. Award carries cash of Rs 15,000 or Rs 10,000 for Senior/YoungFaculty, respectively, a silver medal, certificate, citation and memento.5.9. Prof SB Chincholkar Memorial Award: The Society has instituted a memorial award in the honourof Late Professor Sudhir B Chincholkar in the year 2015 (to be conferred from the year 2016). In thisregard, an endowment fund has been created with the participation of the following members of theSociety, along with the support of North Maharashtra University Unit, Jalgaon of the Society. Thecontributions made by the is as below. 8

Rs 12,000 25. Prof LV Rao, Osmania University, 1. Prof Ashok Pandey. CSIR- National Hyderabad Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum 26. Prof Gopal Reddy, Osmania University, HyderabadRs 11,000 2. Prof Rintu Banerjee, Indian Institute of 27. Prof Ram Sarup Singh, Punjabi Technology, Kharagpur University, Patiala 3. Prof Arun Goyal, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati 28. Prof Rekha Singhal, Institute of 4. Dr KS Wani, NMU Unit, Jalgaon Chemical Technology, MumbaiRs 10,000 29. Prof Indu S Thakur, Jawaharlal Nehru 5. Dr G Baskar. St Josephs’ College, University, New Delhi Chennai 6. Dr T Bhaskar, CSIR-Indian Institute of 30. Prof Siddha Nath Upadhyay, Banaras Petroleum, Dehradun Hindu University, Varanasi 7. Prof Ram Chandra, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicological Research, 31. Dr Deepak Vedpathak, NMU Unit, Lucknow Jalgaon 8. Dr Bhushan L Chaudhari, NMU Unit, Jalgaon Rs 5,000 9. Dr Priti Chaudhari, NMU Unit, Jalgaon 10. Prof D Das, Indian Institute of 32. Dr Aparna Jobanputra, NMU Unit, Technology, Kharagpur Jalgaon 11. Prof Vinod K Garg, GJ Agricultural University, Hisar 33. Prof BP Kapadnis, University of Pune, 12. Prof Sanjay P Govindwar, Shivaji Pune University, Kolhapur 13. Prof P Gunasekaran, Thiruvalluvar 34. Dr SR Khandelwal, NMU Unit, Jalgaon University, Vellore 35. Prof Mukta Mahajan, NMU Unit, 14. Prof Sunil K Khare, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi Jalgaon 15. Prof Smita S Lele, Institute of Chemical 36. Dr Bhushan S Naphade, Aurangabad Technology, Mumbai 37. Dr Nitin Phirke, Amravati 16. Prof Datta Madamwar, SP University, 38. Dr Durg V Singh, Institute of Life Vallabh Vidyanagar 17. Prof Krishna Mishra, Indian Institute of Sciences, Bhubaneswar Information Technology, Allahabad 18. Prof Saroj Mishra, Indian Institute of Rs 2,000 Technology, New Delhi 19. Dr S Venkata Mohan, CSIR-Indian 39. Anonymous, NMU Unit, Jalgaon Institute of Chemical Technology, 40. Dr UK Patil, NMU Unit, Jalgaon Hyderabad 20. Dr K Madhavan Nampoothiri, CSIR- Rs 1,000 National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum 41. Mr Lalit Chopde, NMU Unit, Jalgaon 21. Dr Ketan Narkhede, NMU Unit, 42. Mr Kiran Dalal, NMU Unit, Jalgaon Jalgaon 43. Mr Navin Dandi, NMU Unit, Jalgaon 22. Dr Kishor M Paknikar, Agrakar 44. Mr PR Dane, NMU Unit, Jalgaon Research Institute, Pune 45. Prof VL Maheshwari, NMU Unit, 23. Prof Parmjit S Panesar, Sant Longowal University, Longowal Jalgaon 24. Dr R Praveenkumar, Arunai 46. Mr JS Pardesi, NMU Unit, Jalgaon Engineering College, Thiruanamalai 47. Dr Kanchankumar P Patil, Pune 48. Dr Hemant J Patil, Israel 49. Ms Madhuri K Pawar, NMU Unit, Jalgaon Rs 500 50. Bhagyashri Dandi, NMU Unit, Jalgaon 51. Pavan Gavit, NMU Unit, Jalgaon 52. Chinmay Hazara, NMU Unit, Jalgaon 53. Dr Ruby Jalgonwala, Surat 54. Prasad Jape, NMU Unit, Jalgaon 55. Raksha Kankariya, NMU Unit, Jalgaon 9

56. Debasree Kundu, NMU Unit, Jalgaon 59. Shraddha Pawar, NMU Unit, Jalgaon57. Monali Nikam, NMU Unit, Jalgaon58. Sandip Patil, NMU Unit, JalgaonNOTE: The condition of ‘work done in India’ would not be applicable for the overseas members stayingpermanent basis in any other country.5.10. BHU Centennial Award: This award has been nstituted in BRSI with the support of Prof SNUpadhyay from BHU as proposer and coordinator for this with an intention to create an endowment fundcontributed by BHU alumni. The award is to celebrate 100 years of establishment of the Banaras HinduUniversity5.11. Mode of Selection of the awards: TheCentral Office shall release a notification to the Members ofthe Board, MC and other members announcing each year in April about the awards and also send thisinformation to various institutions/professional societies/journals and invite nominations from the Heads ofInstitutions/Govt Departments and companies. The Governors can also nominate individuals. Last date toreceive the nominations would be July 31. The nominations on the prescribed application form – completein all respects- should be sent to the Central Office. All the elected Governors of the Board will be thejuries to evaluate these applications. The Central Office shall send all the applications (without score sheet)to the Governors within 30 days. The Governors shall give their evaluation (score out of 10) on theprescribed form and return the signed evaluation forms to the Central Office in sealed covers on or before30th September each year by registered post. If no comments are received from the Governors by the duedate, it shall be assumed that the Governor has no opinion or comment to offer. The Central Office shallopen all the evaluation sheets received from the Governors in the presence of a three-member committeeconstituted by the Chairman/Board comprising the Chairman or his nominee, Central Office Executive andone more member of the Society. The Central Office shall check the score sheets of the nominees for theircorrectness and must take into account the scores which are validated by the supporting documents. TheCentral Office shall compile the points given by the Governors also. Fifty percent scores achieved by thenominee from the score sheet and fifty percent of the scores given the Governors (half of the valid scoresattained by the nominee on the score sheet and half of the sum of the scores given by the Governors) willbe added to determine the final scores. The Awards and fellowships shall be decided by 10th October andthe Central Office shall then notify to the winners immediately with a request to keep this as confidential asthe formal announcement about this will be made in the Opening Session of the annual convention of theSociety.5.12. Information to the award winners: The Central Office shall inform the award winners in writingand request them to participate in the convention. They shall be provided train or air fare and/oraccommodation for the days of the convention. They would make a presentation of their work in theconvention in a special session organized in each convention on the first day.5.12. Memorial awards: TheSociety shall consider instituting Memorial Awards if an individual ororganization sponsors it. This will be decided by the Board.5.14. Expenses on the Awards: Arrangements for the medals and mementos and printing of the citationshall be made by the Central Office. The citations shall be signed by two persons among theChairperson/Vice-Chairperson of the Board, General Secretary of the MC or Central Office nominee. Theexpenses on the preparation of the citation, purchase/making charges of the memento and medal/cashaward would be borne by the Central Office. If required, the expenses on the travel of the medal winnersand the Fellows shall be met by the Central Office. The expenses on the accommodation of the medalwinners shall be generally met by the Convener of the annual convention.6. Annual conventions: The Society will organize its annual convention each year, which could be anational or international event of 2-4 days period. The interested institutions willing to organize theconvention should make their proposal in writing to the Central Office/Chairman of the Board in advance.The venue and the convener will be decided by the Board. The declaration about it will be made each yearin the Closing session of annual convention for the next convention. 10

The theme of the convention, invitees, collaborators, etc would be primarily decided by the Convener (orthe local organizing committee); however, it is expected that they would consult the Chairman and theBoard on these matters. It is customary that there is good representation of the award winners of the Societyamong the invitees/speakers.BRSI logo must be displayed prominently on all the printed material and banners of the annual convention.6.1. Best Poster Awards: The Society shall provide Best Poster Awards in its annual convention. Thereshall be no age bar in this category and shall consists of a citation and a memento. These awards shall bemanaged by the Convener of the convention, including bearing of expenditures on it.6.2. Convention funds: The annual convention of the Society has to be self-sustained financially withoutany financial support from the Society. The Convener of the Convention must provide an audited (byqualified chartered accountant) statement of expenditure and utilization certificate to the Central Officewithin six months from the date of the convention.6.3.1 Seed Money: If required the Convener of the annual convention may request the Chairperson of theBoard to provide seed-money (which must be refunded by him/her after or before the conference) fororganizing the conference, which should be considered by the Board and if accepted, funds on refundablebasis shall be provided to the Convener of the Conference. This shall be at the maximum of Rs 5000/-presently and shall be discussed by the Board from time to time to stop, increase or decrease the amount.7. General Body Meeting: The GB meeting must be held at least one time in a year and shall be called bythe Central Office informing the members about its date by email with a minimum of 21 days notice. Thedate, time and venue will be decided by the Chairman of the Board in consultation with the Central Officeand Board members. The General Body (GB) Meeting (GBM) could be held during the annual convention.The date and time for this – if held at the conevtion venue – will be fixed by the chairman in consultationwith the central office and the Convener of the convention each year. Convener of the GB meeting shall beresponsible for providing venue and all logistic arrangement for the meeting, preferably at no cost to theSociety.7.1. Quorum for the GB Meeting: A minimum of 50 members must attend the meeting to fulfill thequorum.7.2. Extra-ordinary General Body Meeting: The Extra-ordinary General Body (EGB) Meeting (GBM)can be called for any specific agenda to be discussed which must be of emergency nature. For this, awritten request signed by at least 50 life members of the society should be given to the Chairperson of theBoard. The Chairperson of the Board also can call for any emergency meeting of the GB, provided at least50% of the Board members support such call for the GB. The date, time and venue will be decided by theChairman in consultation with the Board. All the members of the Society must be informed about it (byemail) with a minum of seven days notice period.7.2.1. Quorum for the EGB Meeting: A minimum of 50 members must attend the meeting to fulfill thequorum.8. Central Office: Trivandrum shall be the Central Office/Headquarters (HQ) of the Society. It shall bemanaged by a secretariat under the management of the Central Office Executive (COE). The Chairpersonof the Board shall nominate any person as the Central Office Executive who should be stationed atTrivandrum (in consultation with the Governors). The tenure of the Central Office Executive shall be twoyears and he/she shall be nominated along with the election of the MC. There shall be no bar on the numberof times one can hold the position of Central Office Executive. Also, COE can hold any position in theBoard/MC at the same time.8.1 Financial support: An amount of Rs 1000/- can be in cash with the Central Office Executive to meetthe expenses on the postage, telephone, fax, secretarial assistance, etc. The Central Office shall maintain a 11

record of income and expenditure, which shall be put to the Board from time to time and open for thereview for its Chairperson any time. The Central Office shall meet the expenses on receipt books, identitycards, yearbooks, medals, etc.8.2 Audit of Central office account: TheBoard shall point shall appoint a qualified chartered accountantas auditor for auditing the accounts of the Society annually. The Central Office shall make proposal forthis. This account shall be presented to the MC, Board and General Body in annual meetings.8.3 Postal address of the Central office/HQ: Correspondence should be made by name of the CentralOffice Executive at National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, CSIR, Trivandrum-695019.8.4 Homepage and email id of the Central office/HQ: The Society has its homepage at www.brsi.in.Email is the preferred mode of the correspondence with the central office at [email protected]. Office of the General Secretary: If need be, the office of the General Secretary shall request the CentralOffice Executive/Chairperson to provide financial assistance for the secretarial assistance/miscellaneousexpenses (for matters other than annual conference expenses). If approved by the Chairperson/Board, anamount of not exceeding Rs 1000/- per year shall be provided by the Central Office. This (the issue ofproviding financial assistance to the office of General Secretary) shall be discussed by the Board in itsmeeting and streamlined from time to time. The treasurer and MC members would be considered part of theoffice of the General Secretary.10. Bank Account: The Society has its bank account in the State Bank of Travancore, Industrial Estate,Trivandrum which is operated by two persons jointly comprising Central office Executive or Chairpersonof the Board (one of these two), and General Secretary or Treasurer of the MC (one of these two). TheCheque book shall generally remain with the Central Office; however, it would be decided by theChairperson that who shall sign the cheques (he/she or Central Office Executive) and send to the GeneralSecretary or Treasurer (one of these two) for his/her signature. If required for transferring the account, DDcan be obtained by the Central Office to send the money to out-station, e.g. to the Office of the GeneralSecretary. Name of Bank Account holder: BRSI Purpose: Membership of BRSI Bank Name; STATE BANK OF INDIA Bank Branch: INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PAPPANAMCODE, Bank Address: TRIVANDRUM-695 019, KERALA, INDIA Bank City: TRIVANDRUM Bank Country: INDIA IFS CODE: SBIN0070030 MICR Code : 695009035 Bank Account number: 57020737083 SWIFT code: SBININBBT1011. Logo: TheBRSI has its logo as approved by the Board. 12

12.Registration: BRSI is a registered non-profit society under the Societies Act of the Govt of India. It isregistered with the Registrar of the Societies, Trivandrum, Kerala.13.Units and chapters of the Society: The rules governing to these are as below. I. Any R&D or teaching organization can take the lead to establish the institutional/city/state units of the Society. II. The Units can be called by the name of the institute, city or state III. Minimum number of members to establish a unit would be 25, 50 and 100 for the institute, city, or state, respectively. IV. Each unit must have at least 5, 10, 20 life members for the institute, city, or state, respectively. V. The Unit will have a five-member elected Management Committee which shall comprise (i) President, (ii) Secretary, (iii) Treasurer, and (two members). The tenure of the Council would be two years. The President can nominate two more members in the Committee (who would not have any voting right). VI. Election must be held in the month of March when due, for which notice should be sent by the General Secretary to all the valid members (valid members are those who have paid the membership fee due for the current year) in January seeking nominations. In case of election, a returning officer should be appointed by the Unit Council immediately who should prepare and circulate the ballot papers to all members 30 days prior to election. Counting must be done same day after the election and results must be announced immediately. On 1st April, new council should take over. VII. Either the President or the Secretary must be a life member of the Society.VIII. The Unit should have its office at the place of President or General Secretary as postal address and should provide an email id for communication with the Central Office as well as with its members. IX. The unit must open a saving bank account in name of BRSI……..Unit (put name of institute/city/state in …… place) in a bank near to its office and the account should be operated by two members among the President, Secretary and Treasurer. X. Membership fee would be same as for any member of the society. Following would be distribution of fee for the Units. In case of Life-members- 90% (Rs 1800) would go to Central Office and 10% (Rs 200) would be retained at the Unit. In case of Annual and student members, 50-50% (Rs 250 for ordinary annual member and Rs 125 for student member) would go to the Central Office and Unit. Admission fee of Rs 50 would be fully sent to Central Office for the Life member but for the annual and student member, this would be fully retained at the Unit. XI. Identity card to Life members would be issued by the Central Office only. XII. Each Unit must send a consolidated statement of members and fee each year in the month of May to the Central Office and transfer the funds by bank draft. Details of new members and fee can be sent at any other time also (in addition to one in May).XIII. Annual audit of the accounts must be done by the competent auditor. This would be responsibility of the President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Unit.XIV. Units can organize any scientific and cultural functions at their place. Prior approval from the President of the Society to organize any event would be a mandatory requirement. The President 13

or Secretary of the Unit should write to the President of the Society with the details of the program at least 60 days in advance seeking approval. No financial assistance should be sought by the Units from Central Office to organize any such event at their place.XV. Each Unit must conduct at least one program, i.e., conference, seminar, workshop, etc each year.15.Disputes: In case of any dispute, the decision of the Board by consensus or 75% majority vote or asspecified in certain clauses above shall be final and binding on all concerned with BRSI matters.16. Dissolution clause: Three-fourth of members eligible to vote of the society may determine and pass aspecial resolution that the Society shall be dissolved in any General Body Meeting. In the event ofdissolution, the net assets remain after the satisfaction of all its debts and liabilities any property,whatsoever, shall not be paid to, or distributed among the members but shall be given to national society, orit would join/merge with any other national society with similar objects. .17. Amendment clause: Amendments to the rules, bylaws or constitution of the Society shall be amendedat the Annual Meeting of the Board of the Governors and shall be placed at AGM or Extra Ordinary GBMconvened and passed as special resolution by the members eligible to vote provided such amendment shallbe filed with the Registrar of the Societies within 14 days from the days of the AGM meeting.18. Quorum for the meetings: The quorum for the meetings would be as follows: Board of Governorsmeeting- 50% Board members (with President or Vice-President as a must), Management Council meeting50% (with President or General Secretary as a must), Annual General Body Meeting – 50 members (withPresident or General Secretary as a must). 14

Board of Governors (2017-2019)President Prof Tej P SinghVice-President All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029Members Dr S Venkata Mohan CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007 Prof. Vikash Kumar Dubey Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, 781 039, Assam Dr Vinod K Garg Central University of Punjab, Mansa Road, Bathinda-151001, Punjab Prof P Gunasekaran Vice-Chancellor, VIT University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Prof Sunil Kumar Khare Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, New Delhi-110 016 Dr Datta Madamwar BRD School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388 120 Dr K Madhavan Nampoothiri CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram 695 019, Kerala Prof Ashok Pandey Distinguishe Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute for Toxicology Research, MG Marg, Lucknow-226 001, Uttar Pradesh Prof Pramod W Ramteke Sam Higgin Bottom University of Agriculture, Allahabad, UP Prof Sudhakara M Reddy Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab Prof T Sathyanarayana Nataji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi Prof Ram Sarup Singh Punjabi University, Patiala-147001, Punjab Prof Rekha S Singhal Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai 410 019, Maharshtra Prof S N Upadhyay Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh 15

Management Council (2017-2019)President Prof Tej P SinghVice-President All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029General Secretary Dr S Venkata MohanTreasurer CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007 Dr. Thallada BhaskarMembers Biofuels Division, Indian institute of Technology, Dehradun – 248 001 Dr K Madhavan Nampoothiri CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 695 01, Kerala Dr G Baskar St. Joseph`s College of Engineering, Chennai Dr Sunil Kumar CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur-440 020, Maharashtra Prof Parmjit Singh Panesar Sant Longowal Institute of Engg. & Technology Longowal-148 106, Punjab Dr Rupam Kataki Tezpur University, Tezpur- 784 028, Assam Prof P Mullai Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar -608 002, Tamil Nadu 16

Award Winners (2003-2015)Year Lifetime Woman Industrial Young AU-CBT Excellence Award2003 Achievement Scientist Medal Award Scientist -2004 Award Award Award2005 Prof P Kaliraj, -2006 Prof H Prof R Anna Univ, Dr KM - Veeramani, Banerjee, Chennai Nampoothiri IIT, Mumbai IIT, RRL, Instituted in 2006 (for PhD Kharagpur Dr PN Rangaraj, Trivandrum scholars) Prof ESR None IISc, Bangalore Dr SK Gopal, IISc, Dube,BHU, Bangalore Dr N None Varanasi Prof M Mallick, Dr SK Vijayan, IISc, IIT, None Saxena, Bangalore Kharagpur CCMB, Dr Sujata Hyderabad Prof G Sharma, Dr SN PadmanabanI AIIMS, Gummandi, ISc, New Delhi IIT, Chennai Bangalore2007 Dr Amit None Prof HB Singh, Dr. Ms Reeta Rani Singhania, BHU, Varanasi Ravichandra NIIST, Trivandrum Ghosh, IIAR, Dr CS Nautiyal, Potumarthi, NBRI, Lucknow IICT, Mr. Shrikant A. Survase, ICT, Ahmedabad Hyderabad Mumbai Dr KM Paknikar,2008 Dr Lalji DR Atya ARI, Pune DR Pradeep Ms. Praveena Bhatt Mudliar, Singh Kapley Sharma NEERI, Nagpur CSIR-CCMB CSIR- None Directorate Mr. MG Adsul, Hyderabad NEERI of Wheat CSIR-NCL, Pune Nagpur Research, Karnal Mr. KB Pandey University of Allahabad2009 Dr.Tapan None Prof Vijeswar Dr.Vikash K Mr MK Gunda,CSIR-IICT2010 Chakrabarti Verma CSIR-NEERI Sree Mata Dubey Hyderabad Nagpur Vaishno Devi University, IIT Guwahati Jammu Mr. Amit Rai CSIR- Prof Asis Dr.Jyoti Dr. RBN Prasad None CFTRI,Mysore Datta Jadhav CSIR-IICT Ms Dali Shukla, CSIR-IICT NIPGR, Shivaji Hyderabad Hyderabad New Delhi University Kohalpur Mr Srikant Sandipam CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad 17

Year Lifetime Woman Indust Young AU-CBT Excellence SBS- Malaviya2011 Achieve Scientist rial Scientist Award MKU Memorial Award ment Award Medal Award Genomics Award Award Award Senior faculty: Prof Rekha Singhal Dr CS Dr.Kavita None None Mr Vinay None ICT, Mumbai Nautiyal, Shah, Kumar,CSIR-IHBT CSIR- BHU Palampur; Young faculty: NBRI Varanasi Dr Vikash Kumar Lucknow Dubey Ms Supriya Upadhyay , IIT, Guwahati Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Senior faculty: Prof T2012 Prof P Dr. None None Ms Anshu Singh, None Satyanarayana, Kaliraj, Papita Das IIT,Kharagpur University of Anna Saha, Delhi, Universit University New Delhi y, of Calcutta, Chennai Kolkata2013 None None None Dr Ms.Rashmi Chandra, Dr J Senior faculty: Abhilash, CSIR- IICT, Rajendhran Prof Rajendra CSIR- Hyderabad Madurai Kumar Saxena, NML, Kamaraj University of Jamshed Mr.Rawel Singh, University, Delhi, New Delhi pur CSIR- IIP, Dehradun Madurai Prof Debabrata Das, IIT, Kharagpur Young faculty: Dr Kashyap Kumar Dubey Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak2014 Prof S N Dr K None Dr Amit Nagarajan Raju, None Senior faculty Upadhya Pandima Mishra, IIT-Madras Rintu Banerjee,IIT, y, IIT- Devi, IIT- Kharagpur BHU, Alagappa Jodhpur G N Nikhil, IICT, Varanasi. University Hyderabad Young faculty Rajesh P Prof P Suresh babu, IICT, Rastogi,Sardar Gunasek Hyderabad Patel University, aran, Gujarat Thiruvall uvar Leya Thomas, CSIR- Universit NIIST y 18

Year Lifetime Woman Industrial Young AU-CBT2015 Achievem Scientist Medal Scientist Excellence Aw ent Award Award Award Award Rama Kant Du Institute of Prof. Dr. Latha Dr. Dr. Brahma Environment & T.P.Singh Rangan Gangagni Nand Singh Sustainable All India Indian Rao A CSIR- Development, Institute of Institute CSIR- National Banaras Hindu Medical of Indian Botanical University, Sciences, Technolo Institute of Research Varanasi New Delhi gy, Chemical Institute, Guwahati Technology Lucknow Rajiv Chandra , Hyderabad Rajak Indian Institut Technology, Kharagpur

ward SBS- Malaviya Memorial Prof SB Chincholkar BHU MKU Award Memorial Award Centennialubey Award& Genomi Senior faculty Dr Rajeev K, cs Prof. Arun Goyal Sukumaran Dr. Sangwanu Award Indian Institute of CSIR- National RS None Technology, Guwahati Institute for Center ofa Interdisciplinary Innovativete of Young faculty Science and and Applied Dr. Papita Das Technology, Bioprocessin Jadavpur Trivandrum g, University, Kolkata Mohali 19

Honorary Fellows (2004-2016) 1. Prof SK Brahmachari, PhD, Director, Institute of Genomics and Integrated Biology, CSIR, Mall Road, New Delhi‐110 007, Delhi; email: [email protected], Tel: 011‐27662407 (O), Fax: 011‐27667471 (2005) 2. Prof Kasturi Datta, Emeritus Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (2015) 3. Dr S Edison, PhD, Director, Central Tuber Crop Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Trivandrum‐695 017, Kerala; email: [email protected], Tel: 0471‐2598551 to 554 (O), 2441957 (R), Fax 0471‐2590063 (2006) 4. Dr R P Gaikaiwari, Chairman & Managing Director, Hi‐Tech Biosciences, Saudamini Complex, Kothrud, Pune – 411 038, Maharashtra (2012) 5. Dr BN Ganguli, Scientific Advisor, Institute of Microbial Technology, Sector 39‐A, Chandigarh‐160 036; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 0172‐2690223 (O) (2007) 6. Dr Amit Ghosh, PhD, Director, School of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Advanced Research, Block‐2, 1st Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Sector‐11, Gandhinagar‐382 017, Gujarat (2007) 7. Prof YK Gupta, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi‐110 029, Delhi; email: [email protected], [email protected], Tel: 011‐26593684(O) (2008) 8. Dr VP Kambjoj, PhD, Emeritus Scientist, Former Director, Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow‐226 001, Uttar Pradesh, email: [email protected] (2006) 9. Ms Kiran Majumdar, Managing Director, Biocon India Limited, 20th Km Hosur Road, Hebbaguddi, Bangalore, Karnataka (2005) 10. Dr RA Mashelkar, FRS, PhD, Former Director‐General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi‐110 001 (2005) 11. Prof G Padmanaban, PhD, Distinguished Biotechnologist, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore‐560 012, Karnataka, email: [email protected] (2006) 12. Sri Piyush Palkhiwala, Chairman & Managing Director, MAPS Enzymes Ltd, 302, Shapath‐3, Ahmedabad‐ 380 054, Gujarat (2011) 13. Dr M Radhakrishna Pillai, PhD, Director, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Jagathy, Trivandrum‐695 014, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0471‐2347975 (O), Fax: 0471‐2348096 (2009) 14. Dr V Prakash, PhD, Director, Central Food Technological Research Institute, CSIR, Mysore‐570 013, Karnataka; [email protected], [email protected], Tel: 0821‐2517760 (O), Fax: 0821‐2516308 (2008) 15. Dr P Pushpangadan, PhD, Former Director, National Botanical Research Institute, CSIR, Rana Pratap Marg Lucknow‐226 001, Uttar Pradesh, email: [email protected] (2007) 16. Dr GN Qazi, PhD, Director, National Institute for Integrative Medicines, Formerly Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR, Jammu‐Tawi‐180 001, Jammu & Kashmir; email: [email protected] (2005) 17. Prof KB Ramachandran, PhD, Emeritus Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai-600 036, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected] (2014) 18. Prof MM Sharma, PhD, Former Director, University Department of Chemical Technology, Bombay University, Mumbai, Maharashtra; Resi: 3 Jaswant baug, Runwal Park, Behind Akbarally’s, Chembur Naka, Mumbai‐400 071, Maharashtra; email: [email protected] (2005) 19. Dr Lalji Singh, PhD, Director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, CSIR, Uppal Road, Hyderbabd‐500 007, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected], Tel: 040‐27160789 (O), 27160555 (R), Fax: 040‐27160252 (2006) 20. Prof M Vijayan, PhD, Distinguished Biotechnologist, Former Associate Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore‐560 012, Karnataka; email: [email protected], Tel: 080‐23600765, Fax 080‐23600221 (2006)Note: Affiliations shown are in the year of fellowship conferred. 20

Fellows (2004-2016)Family name, First/Given name, Highest qualification, Designation, Organization, Mailing address, city,PIN, State, Residential address, email, Telephone (Office/Residence/Mobile), Fax (office), Specialization,Year of awardOVERSEAS FELLOW (FBRS) 1. KAUL Sunil, FBRS, Chief Senior Research Scientist, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology, Tsukuba, Japan(2015) 2. NIGAM Singh Poonam, FBRS, Director- Postgraduate Program (Biotechnology) & Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK (2013) 3. WADHWA Renu, Prime Senior Research Scientist, Leader of DBT-AIST International Laboratory for Advanced Biomedicine National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology, Tsukuba, Japan (2016)FELLOWS (FBRS) FROM INDIA 1. BANERJEE Rintu, FBRS, Professor, Agricultural & Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology- Kharagpur, Kharagpur-721 302, West Bengal (2005) 2. BANERJEE Uttam C, FBRS, Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Sector 57, SAS Nagar-160 062, Punjab (2005) 3. BHALLA Tek Chand, FBRS, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla-171 005, Himachal Pradesh; email: [email protected] (2014) 4. BHATTACHARYYA BC, FBRS, Techno India, EM4/1, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkatta-700 091, West Bengal (2006)[LATE] 5. CHANDRA, Ram, FBRS, Professor, BB Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (2013) 6. CHINCHOLKAR Sudhir B, FBRS, Professor & Director, School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, P.O. Box 80, Jalgaon-425 001, Maharashtra (2005)[LATE] 7. DAS D, FBRS, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur-721 302, West Bengal (2011) 8. DAVE Shailesh Ramakrishna, FBRS, Professor, Department of Microbiology, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380 009, Gujarat (2008) 9. DESHMUKH Aravind M, FBRS, Reader & Head, Department of Microbiology, Dr. B. A. Marathwada University, Sub-center Osmanabad, Osmanabad-413 501, Maharashtra (2005) 10. DUBEY, RS, FBRS, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, Uttar Pradesh (2010) 11. DUBEY Vikash Kumar, FBRS, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati-781 039, Assam; email: [email protected] (2014) 12. GARG Vinod Kumar, FBRS, Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar-125 001, Haryana (2011) 13. GOKHALE DV, FBRS, Head, National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune-411 008, Maharashtra (2010) 14. GOVINDWAR Sanjay P, FBRS, Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra (2009) 15. GOYAL Arun, FBRS, Associate Professor, Biotechnology Department, Indian institute of Technology, North Guwahati-781 039, Assam (2008) 16. GUNASEKARAN Paramasami, FBRS, Professor & Head, Department of Genomics, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625 021, Tamil Nadu (2005) 17. GUPTA Munishwar Nath, FBRS, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology- Delhi, Houz Khas, New Delhi-110 016, Delhi (2006) 18. JAIN Rakesh K, FBRS, Scientist, Institute of Microbial Technology, Sector 39-A, Chandigarh- 160 036, Punjab (2004)[LATE) 21

19. JAYACHANDRAN S, FBRS, Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry-605 014 (2005)20. JOSHI Vinod K, FBRS, Associate Professor, Department of Post-harvest Technology, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan-173 230, Himachal Pradesh (2005)21. KALIRAJ P, FBRS, Director, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai-600 025, Tamil Nadu (2009)22. KAPADNIS Balasaheb P, FBRS, Department of Microbiology, University of Pune, Pune-411 007, Maharashtra (2013)23. KHAN Asad Ullah. FBRS, Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202 002, Uttar Pradesh; email:[email protected] (2014)24. KHARE Sunil K, FBRS, Professor (Biochemistry), Enzyme and Microbial Biochemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi- 110 016 (2012)25. KRISHNAN Sankaran, FBRS, Professor, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Sardar Patel Road, Chennai-600 025, Tamil Nadu (2006)26. KUHAD Ramesh Chander, FRBRS, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi-110 021 (2013)27. KUMAR Ganesh C, FBRS, Principal Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007, Andhra Pradesh (2016)28. LELE Smita S, FBRS, Professor of Biochemical Engineering, Head, Food Engineering and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai- 400 019, Maharashtra (2010)29. MADAMWAR Datta, FBRS, Professor, Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidya Nagar, Anand-388 120, Gujarat (2004)30. MISHRA Brahmeshwar, Professor of Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, Uttar Pradesh (2009)31. MISHRA Krishna, FBRS, Coordinator, Indo-Russian Center for Biotechnology, IIIT-A, Jhalwa, Allahabad-211 011, Uttar Pradesh (2005)32. MISHRA Saroj, FBRS, Professor, Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology- Delhi, New Delhi-110 016 (2005)33. NAMPOOTHIRI Madhavan K, FBRS, Principal Scientist & Head, Microbial Processes and Technology Division of CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum-695 019, Kerala (2016)34. PAKNIKAR Kishore M, FBRS, Agarkar Research Institute, Agarkar Road, Pune-411 005, Maharashtra (2005)35. PANDEY Ashok, FBRS, Head, Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, CSIR, Industrial Estate PO, Pappanamcode, Trivandrum-695 019, Kerala (2005)36. PANDEY Ram A, FBRS, Deputy Director, Environmental Biotechnology Division, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, CSIR, Nehru Marg, Nagpur-440 020, Maharashtra (2005)37. PRAKASHAM Reddy Shetty, FBRS, , Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007, Andhra Pradesh (2015)38. PRASAD RBN, FBRS, Chief Scientist & Head, Lipid Science and Technology Division, CSIR- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007, Andhra Pradesh (2014)39. PUROHIT Hemant J, FBRS, Deputy Director, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur-440 020, Maharashtra (2009)40. PUVANAKRISHNAN R, FBRS, Deputy Director & Head, Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai-600 020, Tamil Nadu (2005)41. RAI Ashwani Kumar, FRBS, Professor, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, Uttar Pradesh (2010)42. RAMTEKE Pramod W, FBRS, Dean of Post-Graduate Studies at Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (formerly Allahabad Agricultural Institute- Deemed University) Allahabad-211 003, Uttar Pradesh (2016)43. RAO Venkateswar L, FBRS, Professor, Department of Microbiology, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007, Andhra Pradesh (2005) 22

44. REDDY Gopal, FBRS, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad- 500 007, Andhra Pradesh (2008) 45. REDDY Sudhakara M, FBRS, Professor, Thapar University, Patiala-147 001, Punjab (2014) 46. SATYANARAYANA T, FBRS, Professor, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110 021 (2004) 47. SAXENA Rajendra K, FBRS, Professor, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi-110 021 (2006) 48. SAXENA Shailendra Kumar, Senior Scientist, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad-500 007 (2015) 49. SINGH Durg V, FBRS, Reader, Institute of Life Sciences, Nalco Square, Bhubaneshwar-751 023, Orissa (2005) 50. SINGH Harikesh B, FBRS, Scientist & Head, Plant Pathology Laboratory, National Botanical Research Institute, CSIR, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow-226 001, Uttar Pradesh (2006) 51. SINGH Ram Sarup, FBRS, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala- 147 002, Punjab (2012) 52. SINGH Tej P, FBRS, Professor, Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110 029, Delhi (2007) 53. SINGHAL Rekha S, FBRS, Professor, Food and Fermentation Technology Department, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai-410 019, Maharashtra (2011) 54. TAMANG Jyoti Prakash, FBRS, Consultant Fellow and Coordinator (Academic), Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Tadong-734 102, Gangtok, Sikkim (2009) 55. THAKUR Indu S, FBRS, Professor, School of Environmental Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110 067 (2005) 56. THALLADA Bhaskar, FBRS, Bio-fuels Division, Indian Institute of Petroleum, Mohkampur, Dehradun-248 005, Uttarakhand (2012) 57. TIWARI Kamla Prasad, FNASc, FBRS, Professor & Head (Retd), Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad-211 002, Uttar Pradesh; Resi: 17/7A, KG Marg, Allahabad- 211 002, Uttar Pradesh (2005) 58. TIWARI Subhash, C, FBRS, Reader, Department of Forestry, Wild Life & Environmental Sciences, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur-495 009, Chhattisgarh (2005) 59. TRIPATHI Anil K, FBRS, Professor, School of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University-221 005, Uttar Pradesh (2005) 60. UPADHYAY Siddha Nath, FBRS, Professor & Director, Institute of Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Centre of Advanced Study, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, Uttar Pradesh (2005) 61. VARMA Anjankumar,, FBRS, Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pune-411 008, Maharashtra; (2011) 62. VEERAMANI H, FBRS, Former Professor, IIT-B; Ex-Director, SIES, Mumbai, Maharashtra (2005) [Late] 63. VENKATA MOHAN S, FBRS, Scientist, Bioengineering and Environmental Centre, CSIR- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007, Andhra Pradesh (2010) 64. VERMA Rama Shankar, FBRS, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai-600 036, Tamil Nadu (2015)Note: Affiliations shown are in the year of fellowship conferred. 23

Life MembersFamily name, First/Given name, Highest qualification, Designation, Organization, Mailing address, city,PIN, State, Residential address, email, Telephone (Office/Residence/Mobile), Fax (office), SpecializationABHILASH, MSc, Biotechnology Section, National Metallurgical Laboratory- CSIR, Jamshedpur-831 007, Jharkhand; Resi: SA-611, NML Flats, Agrico, Jamshedpur-831 009; email: [email protected], [email protected], Tel: 065-723-45274 (O), 943-196-2767 (M); Special: Bioleaching, Bioremediation (LM 662)ABHYANKAR Pragati Sunil, MSc, Department Of Microbiology Haribhai .V.Desai College- 596,Budhwar Peth, Pune, 411 002,Maharashtra; Resi: Flat No 4, Kunal Apartment, Mrytyunjay Society, Mayur Colony, Kothrud, Pune 411 038 Maharashtra ,; email: [email protected]; Tel: 020- 244-50373(O),020- 254-10822(R), +91-942-230-6164 (M) (LM1737ABRAHAM Amith; PhD, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology, CSIR, Industrial Estate PO, Trivandrum-695 019, India; Resi: Nedumalayil(H), Palakuzha P,O, Koothattukulam, Ernakulam, Kerala-686 662; email:[email protected]; Tel: +919947235444(M); Special: Microbial Biotechnology; (LM 1930)ABRAHAM Neethu Susan, MSc, formerly at Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum-695 019, Kerala; Resi: Kochuveetil 28/3048, Cheruparambath Road, Kadavanthra, Kochi-682 020; email: [email protected]; Tel: 048-423-17366 (R); Special: Biotechnology (LM 373)ACHARY Anand, PhD, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, S P G Chidambara Nadar C Nagammal Campus, Virudhunagar-626 001, Tamil Nadu; Resi: Pushpak, Plot No. 12, 2nd Main Road, Jeya Nagar, Ponmeni, Madurai-625 010, Tamil Nadu; Tel: 045-491-78171(O), 045-223- 81441(R), 948-682-3312(M), 045-492-78172(F); Special: Biotechnology (LM 1014)ADAK Atanu, MSc, Department of Microbiology, Vidyasagar University, Paschim Midnapore-721 102, West Bengal; Resi: Vill/PO Barhat, P S Patashpore, Purba Medinipore-721 454, West Bengal; email: [email protected]; Tel: 900-797-7810 (M) (LM 1269)ADAK Sunita, MSc, Microbial Biotechnology and Downstream processing Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721 302; Resi: Karunya Residency, 404 Chandana motors road, 4th main, K R Puram,Bangalore 560 036, Karnataka; email: [email protected]; Tel: 947-643- 3555 (M) (LM 1062)ADDA Venkata Durga Dorajee Rao, MSc, Scientist (Hort.), Agricultural Research Station, Ambajipeta, East Godavari Dist-533 214, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: c/o Suryanarayana, Kotlamma Temple Street, Chebrolu, Unguturu Mandal, West Godavari-534 408; email: [email protected]; Tel: 088-562-43289 (O), 944-133-1717 (M); Special: Horticulture (LM 338)ADDLAGATTA Anthony; PhD, Principal Scientist, Center for Chemical Biology, CSIR – Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad – 500607; Resi: Plot No.79, Dharmapuri Colony, Uppal, Hyderabad – 500039; email: [email protected]; Tel: 040-27206495(R), 040- 27191860(O), 9493402208 (M); (LM 1902)ADDULA Swaroopa Rani; PDF, Jawahar Lal Nehru Technological University Ananthapuramu,College Of Engineering, Pulivendula, Kadapa Dist (A.P)-516390; Resi: H.NO: 2-19-73, KalyanaPuri Behind N.G.R.I, Uppal, Hyderabad, Telangana State- 500039; email:[email protected]; Tel: 9985356937(O) 7386185478 (R), 7731054056 (M); Special:Industrial biotechnology, Algal biofuels, Genetic engineering, downstream processing,biochemical engineering, Nano biotechnology; (LM 1899) 24

ADHYA Tithi, MSc, Department of Microbiology, Vidyasagar University, Paschim Midnapore-721 102, West Bengal; Resi: Amader dokan, Barabazar, Midnapore-721 101, West Bengal; email: [email protected]; Tel: 032-222-75337 (R), 983-287-1269 (M); Special: Microbiology (LM 1268)ADSUL Mukund Gunwant, MSc, NCIM Resource Center, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune-411 008, Maharashtra; Resi: Post, Itkur, Kallam, Osmanabad-413 507; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 020-259-02454 (O), 024-732-69143 (R); Special: Microbial culture preservation, Enzyme Technology (LM 218)AGARWAL Amit, MSc, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Phase 10, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Educationand Research, Sector 67, S A S Nagar, Mohali-160 062, Punjab; Resi: 237, Maharishiuram, Sikandra, Agra-282 007, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Special: Biotechnology (LM 326)AGARWAL Bhumica; PhD, Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, C-127, II Floor Industrial Area Phase-8, Mohali; Resi: 180/5 Shastri Nagar, Meerut; email: [email protected]; Tel: 9837036465 (M); Special: Waste water treatment, Renewable energy, Biomass to biovalue, Fermentation Technology, Bioprocess Engineering; (LM 1970)AGARWAL Parinita; PhD, Plant Omics Division, CSIR- Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Gijubhai Badheka Road, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, Pin-364002; Resi: 291, 298/ A, Madhav – 1, behind Maruti school, Sidsar- Top 3 Road, Bhavnagar, Pin Code 364002; email: [email protected]; Tel:0278-2564761 (O); 0278-2566510 (R); 9924866510 (M); Fax +91-0278-2566970/2567562; Special: Plant Biotechnology, Abiotic stress signaling, Development of abiotic stress tolerant transgenic crops; (LM 1969)AGARWAL Pradeep K; PhD, Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Plant Omics Division, CSIR-CSMCRI, Gijubhai Badheka Road, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, Pin-364002; Resi: 291, 298/ A, Madhav – 1, behind Maruti school, Sidsar- Top 3 Road, Bhavnagar, Pin Code 364002; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0278-2564761(O), 0278-2566510 (R), 9427232052 (M); Fax:+91-0278-2566970/2567562; Special: Plant Biotechnology, Abiotic stress signaling, Development of abiotic stress tolerant transgenic crops; (LM 1920)AGARWAL Uma Rani, PhD, Zoology Department, CMP Degree College, Allahabad-211 002, Uttar Pradesh; Resi: c/o Dr R.R Tewari, 389/5A, Kiran Kunj, Colonel Ganj, Allahabad , Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected], Tel: 053-246-0252 (R), 991-815-1510 (M); Special: Animal Cytogenetics (LM 708)AGASAR Dayanand C, PhD, Professor, PG Department of Microbiology, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga-585 106, Karnataka; email: [email protected]; Tel: 084-722-63212 (O), 08472-265837 (R), 08472-245632 (F), 944-821-3398 (M); Special: Microbial Technology and Biodiversity, Medical Microbiology and Immunotechnology (LM 134)AGRAHARI Sarita, PhD, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, A-10, Sector 62, Noida-201 307, Uttar Pradesh; Resi: House No. 402, Sector-15, Vasundhara, Ghasiabad-201 012, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 931-185-8440 (R), 987-390-8440 (M), 0120-2400986 (F); Special: Microbiology and industrial enzymology (LM 1113)AGRAWAL Babita, D.Phil, Department of Chemistry, CMP College, MG Marg, Allahabad-211 002, Uttar Pradesh; Resi: 14-A, Bank Road, Allahabad-211 002, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected], Tel: 05322-640211 (O), 941-563-4419 (M), Special: Organic Chemistry (LM 805)AGRAWAL Deepti, PhD, CSIR- Indian Institute of Petroleum, Mohkampur, Haridwar Road, Dehradun-248 005, Uttarakhand; Resi: 217, Rajeshwaripuram, Dehradun-248 005 25

Uttarakhand,;email: [email protected]; [email protected]; Tel: 0135 (O), 2525763(R), 078-306-00820(F) (LM1821)AGRAWAL Madhoolika, PhD, Professor, Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221 005; B-97, Brij Enclave Colony, Sunderpur, Varanasi-221 005, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0542-2368156 (O), 0542-2317799 (R) (LM 257)AGRAWAL Pushpa, PhD, Scientist, Institute of Microbial Technology, Sector 39-A, Chandigarh-160 036; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0172-2695210 (O), 0172-2695585 (F); Special: Molecular Biology/Genomics (LM 067)AGRAWAL Satyam K, MSc, Pharmacology Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu & Kashmir-180 001; Resi: Dwarika Medical Agencies, Matwarganj, Azamgarh- 276 001; email: [email protected]; Tel: 941-923-5878(M); Special: Anticancer Biology (LM 831)AGRAWAL Shashi B, PhD, Reader, Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, Uttar Pradesh; Resi: B-97, Brij Enclave Colony, Sunderpur, Varanasi-221 005; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0542-2368156 (O), 0542-2317799 (R); Special: Environmental science, Air Pollution Toxicology (LM 258)AGRAWAL Shweta K, MSc, Sanghvi Institute of Management and Science, Pigdamber Rau, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 453 331, Resi: Lalaji Sweets, 137/12, Nanda Nagar, Opposite Gurudwara, Indore, Madhya Pradesh -452 011; email: [email protected], Tel: 0731-42 43 413 (O), 0731-25 54 584 (R), 982-707-7886 (M); Special: Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology (LM 744)AGRAWAL Vineet, MSc, Department of Biotechnology, Lab No: F-215, Block F, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Sector 67, S A S Nagar, Mohali-160 062, Punjab; Resi: Shyam Medical Traders, Gola bazaar, Srinagar (Garhwal)-246 174, Uttaranchal; email: [email protected]; Special: Biotechnology (LM 318)AHIRE Jayesh Jagannath, MSc, Department of Microbiology, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra; Resi: 183, Baliram Peth, Jalgaon & Shivaji Nagar, Plot No 17, Behind Paras mangal Karyalay, Wadibhokar Road Deopur, Dhule-424 002; email: [email protected], Tel: 989-047-1134(M); Special: Probiotics (LM 599)AHIRE Mayur Ashok, MSc, Padmshri Vikhe Patil College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pravranagar; Resi: Plot No, 09 near Amrachhya So. Kamatwada, New Matalf Nagar, Nashik Pin: 422 008, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Special: Biotechnology (LM1707)AHIRRAO Dhairyashil Vishvasrao, PhD, Resi: 17, Dhandai Nagar, Opp. Stadium, Gomdur Road, Valwadi, Thule, Maharashtra; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 0256-2272 562; Special: Entomology (LM 1519)AHIWALE Sangeeta Sanjay, MSc, Mahatma Phule Mahavidyalaya, Pimpri, Pune – 411 017, Maharashtra; Resi: 103, Sundaram, Waghere Heighst, Near Nav Maharashtra Vidyalaya, Pimpri, Pune-411 017, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 02027-412007 (O), 02027-412840 (R), 986-035-6226 (M); Special: Microbiology (LM 1159)AHLUWALIA Sarabjeet Singh, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, GSSDGS Khalsa College, Patiala, Punjab; Resi: #1425/14, Gurbax Colony, Patiala-147 003, Punjab; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0175-2215835 (O), 981-560-2937 (M), 0175-2223904 (F); Special: Bioremediation (LM 1125) 26

AHMED Asma, PhD, Department of Chemical Engineering, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus Jawaharnagar, Shameerpet,Hyderabad -78; Resi: Villa # 10, Manbhum Bougainville, Survey 105/A, Beside Cine Planet Multiplex, Kompally, Secunderabad-14; email: [email protected]; Tel: 040-663-03618(O), 995-909-7323(M), 040-663- 039 98(F); Special: Biochemical Engineering (Biofuels and value added products from biomass waste) (LM1663)AHMED Shadab, M Tech, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati- 781 039, Assam; Resi: H No 1408/ALL/A, Moulana Azad Colony, Namkom, Ranchi-834 010, Jharkhand; email: [email protected], Special: Biotechnology (LM 539)AHMED Syed U, PhD, formerly at Biotechnology Division, CSIR National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, C, Trivandrum-695 019, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Special: Bioprocess Technology (LM 149)AISWARYA R; M.Tech, Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph’s College Of Engineering, Chennai- 600119; Resi D-8, Rajaji Road, Block-12, Neyveli-607803; email: [email protected]; Tel: 9629966989 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 1892)AITHAL Shiva C, PhD, Department of Microbiology, Dnyanopasak College, Parbhani-431 401, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]: Tel: 942-287-8404 (M); Special: Microbiology, Enzymes, Fermentation (LM 55)AL -DHABI Naif A; PhD, Director of Addiriyah Research Chair of Environmental Studies, Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, Building #5, Second Floor, Office # 2B 51, Laboratory #2B 61, King Saud University, P.O.Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; email: [email protected], naï[email protected]; Tel: +(966)-535- 996677 (M); Fax: +(966)-535-996677; Special: Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology (LM 1879)ALEX Deepthy, MSc, formerly at Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum-695 019, Kerala; Resi: Medayil C.F-7/232, Tilak Nagar, Parottukonam, Nalanchira PO, Trivandrum-695 015, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Tel: 984-717-2375 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 909)ALIYATH Susmitha; MSc, Biotechnology Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum- 695 019; Resi: Geethalayam, Puthankavu, Pallassana, Palakkad, Kerala, Pin-678505; email: [email protected];Tel: 9447531941 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 1834)AL-KHADIR Khadijah, MSc, Mumtaz Degree and P. G College, B-block, Malakpet, Hyderabad 500 036, Andra Pradesh; Resi: H. No: 23-1-644/19, Ghouse Colony, Moghalpura, Hyderabad 500 002, Andra Pradesh; emai: [email protected]; Tel: 040-240-60916(O), 040-245- 66829(R), 929-925-5856(M); Special: Microbiology (LM 883)ALLA Devivaraprasad, MSc, Department of Microbiology, College of Fisheries, Mangalore-575 002, Karnataka; Resi: Raparla Vill/PO N G Padu Mandal, Prakasham, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel:872-252-4187 (M), 996-663-6318 (R); Special: Fish processing technology, Fishery microbiology (LM 1282)ALLURI Narendranath; PhD, Research Scholar, Department Of Biotechnology, Center for Post Graduate Studies, Jain University, 18/3 9th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru-560011;Resi: S/O A.V.B.Brahmachari, Surareddy Palem (Vi), Tahguturu (Md), Prakasam (Dt), Andhra Pradesh-523272; email: [email protected]; Tel: 07411541753 (M); Special: Medical and Industrial Biotechnology; (LM 1965) 27

ALTAF MD, MSc, c/o Prof Gopal Reddy, Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: 11-15-15/2, Plot No: 24, Road No:1, Doctors Colony, Saroor Nagar, Hyderabad-500 007, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 040-276-82246 (O) 988-551-1108 (M); Special: Microbial Biotechnology, Chemotherapy, Cancer Research (LM 487)ALTHURI Avanthi, PhD, P K Sinha Center For Bioenergy, Advanced Technology Development Centre (Dept.), Indian Institute Of Technology- Kharagpur , West Mednapur- 721 302, West Bengal Resi: 2-4-655/4, Sundar Nagar, Kachiguda, Hyderabad, - 500 027 Telangana,; email: [email protected]; Tel: 032-222-819 80 (O), 085-090-682 04 (M) (LM1784)ALURI Aruna; MSc, Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 039, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: H.No:8-3-21/A/201,202; Srikrishna Nagar, Yousaf Guda, Hyderabad 500 045, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 040-276-82246 (O), 235-40132 (R), 099- 492-48919 (M); Special: Microbial biotechnology (LM 472)ALWAR Ramanujam Padmavathi , PhD, Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi, ,Pin- 630 004 ,Sivagangai (Dist), Tamilnadu; Resi : 2/375, Veilukandapuram, Vanaramutti (PO)- 628 721, Kovilpatti (TK), Tuticorin (Dist); email: [email protected]; Tel: 045-652-252 15(O),+91-965-935-0089(M), 045-652-252 02(F); Special: Biotechnology (LM1673)AMBALLA Chaitanyakumar; MSc, Lab 244, SMV Building, VIT University, Vellore; Resi: Indiramma Colony, Saradi (Vill), Rajam (P.O), (M.O), Srikakulam (Dist) 532127; email: [email protected]; Tel: 09500002263 (M) ; (LM 1962)AMIN Seema R; PhD, P.D.Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, Charusat, Changa, Ta: Petlad, Dist. Anand. Pin Code 388421, Gujarat; Resi: A/20 Ganga Vihar Appartments, Behind railway Station, Nadiad-387002, Gujarat; email: [email protected]; Tel: +91-2697- 248202 (O) +91-0268-2554260 (R) +91-9879709176 (M);(LM 1938)AMIN Shtvani Y, MSc, BRD School of Biosciencs, Sardar Patel Maidan, Satellite Campus, P.O Box # 39, Vadtal Road, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar-388 120, Gujarat; Resi: 10, Shilpdhara Tweens, B/H Nandbhoomi Party Plot, Anand- Vidyanagar Road, Anand-388 001, Gujarat; email: [email protected]; Tel: 026-922-47605(O), 903-339-4600(M); Special: Biotechnology (LM1596)AMIT Alexander Charan, MTech, Department Molecular and Cellular Engineering, Sam HigginbottamInstitute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad- 211 007,Uttar pradesh; Resi: Q.NO– 47(A), Shiats Campus Naini, Allahabad-211 007,Uttar pradesh; email:[email protected]; Tel: 993-525-465; Special: Agriculture (LM 1500)AMUTHA R, MTech, Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode -637 205, Tamil Nadu, Resi: 1/63 A, Pilikkalpalayam (post), Paramathivelur, Namakkal dist, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 944-450-2092 (M); Special: Microbiology (LM 1485)ANAND RAJ L.F.A, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, St Joseph’s College of Engineering, Jeppiar Nagar, Solinganallur, Chennai-600 119, Tamil Nadu; Resi: Flat No 1, Rangani Block, Ragamalika Apartments, Medavakkam Koot, Chennai 601 302: email: [email protected]; Tel: 044-245-01060 (O), 098-402-06579 (M); Special: Biochemistry, Radiobiology (LM 356)ANANDWANI Nilesh Premchand, MSc, Jijamata Education Society’s Arts, Commerce and Science College, Waghoda Road, Near Navjeevan Hospital, Nandurbar, Maharashtra; Resi: Old Shindig Colony, Front of Agrawal Clinic, Room No 4/3, Taloda road, Nandurbar, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 902-817-9848 (M); Special: Microbiology (LM 1276) 28

ANANTH Manikyam, MSc, Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500 007; Resi: H No. GF-1, Kundanbagh Bit, Block No 37, Weaker Section Colony, Site III, N R R Puram, Borabanda, Hyderabad 500 018,Andhra pradesh; email: [email protected], Tel: 040-276-82246(O), 040-699-15141(R), 970-416-1072 (M); Special: Microbial biotechnology (LM 555)ANANTHASUBRAMANIAN M, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore-641 004, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 042-225-72177 (O) (LM 175)ANBU M, PhD, Scientist, Dioxin Research Lab, CSIR National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum-695 019, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0471- 2515340 (O), 984-711-7049 (M), 0471-2491712 (F); Special: Hazardous chemical management and Bioaccumulative toxics (LM 152)ANISETTI Ravinder Nath, PhD, University College of Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad- 500 007, Andhra Pradesh; email:[email protected],Tel: 040-275-33809 (O)ANISHA GS, PhD, Lecturer. Woman’s College, Thycaud, Trivandrum-695 014, Kerala; email: [email protected]; 989-549-4970 (M), Special: Enzyme technology (LM 145)ANJANEYULU Sai Ramesh, MSc, School of Bioscience and Technology, VIT University, Vellore-632 014, Tamil Nadu; Resi: 80/1, Iyya Street, Chintadripet, Chennai-600 002, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 041-622-42328 (O), 044-285-51466 (R), 979-107-1031 (M); Special: Plant and medical biotechnology (LM 1322)ANJUM BANU; MSc, NV Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Mota Bazar, Vallabh Vidya Nagar, Anand-388 120, Gujarat; Resi: G Sakthi Krupa soc, B/H Royal Plaza, Nr.100 ft Road, Anand, Gujarat; email: [email protected]; Tel: 026-922-34111 (O), 254811 (R), 937- 503-3756 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 482)ANNAPURE Uday Shriramrao, PhD, Reader in Food Chemistry, Food Engineering and Technology Dept, Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai-400 019, Maharashtra; email: [email protected], Tel: 022-241-45616(O); Special: Food technology (LM 272)ANSARI Mohammed Faisal A, MPhil, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380 009, Gujarat; Resi : Flat No 103, Classic Victoria, Royal Nawab Avenue, Near Agro Petrol Pump, Juhapura, Ahmedabad – 380 055; email : [email protected]; Tel: 079-263-03225 (O), 992-433-5138 (M); Special: Environmental Microbiology (LM 1463)ANTO Ruby J, PhD, Scientist E1, Molecular Carcinogenisis and Chemoprevention Laboratory, Division of Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research, Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram-695 014, Kerala; Resi: Vanajyothsna, Robin compound, Chittilappilly PO, Amala Nagar, Thrissur-680 551, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Tel: 047-123-47975 (O), 047-123-48804(R), 047-123-48096 (F); Special: Cancer biology (LM 421)ANTONY Shibu; BTech, G-208Q ,VIT University MH ,VIT University,Vellore-632014; Resi: F- 402,Marigold Thakur Village, Kandivali East ,Mumbai -400101; email:[email protected]; Tel: +919944622337(O); (LM 1977)ANURE Amit, Dr DY Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Tathwade, Pune- 411 033, Maharashtra (LM 1182)ANUSREE M, MSc, Research Scholar, Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum-695 019, Kerala; Resi: Vrindavanam, Kurampala south PO, Pandalam -689 501, Kerala; email: [email protected], Tel: 994-672-4874 (M); Special: Botany (LM 692) 29

APPAR Moushumi Priya, MSc, Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry-14, Tamil Nadu; Resi: #34, II Cross, Thiru Nagar, Moolakulam, Pondicherry-10, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected], Tel: 041-326-54428 (O), 041-326- 55715 (R); Special: Biotechnology (LM 565)ARCHANA G, PhD, Department of Microbiology, M S University of Baroda, Vadodara-390 002, Gujarat; Resi: TF4, Horizon Appartment, Near Bhavan’s School, Makarpura Road, Vadodara- 390 004, Gujarat; email: [email protected]; Tel: 026-527-94396(O), 989-872-2768(M); Special: Microbiology (LM 849)ARCHANA M, MTech, Resi: 6-41 R, Midhunam, 3rd Cross street, Rajalakshmi nagar extension, Parrathipuram, Nagercoil 629 003, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 046- 522-21177 (R), 889-335-6713 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 917)AROCKIAM Sagina Rency; Msc, C/O Dr. M. Ramesh, 3rd Floor, Science Campus, Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi-630004; Resi: 1/541 Jebathottam, Kalaiyar Kovil, Alagapuri (Po), Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu -630551; email: [email protected]; Tel: 04565 225215(O); Fax:04565 225202; Special: Plant Biotechnology; (LM 1864)AROCKIASAMY Santhiagu, PhD, Assiatant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam University, Krishan koil-626 190, Tamil Nadu; Resi: 5/567, 5th street, Transport nagar, Kunnur PO, Krishan koil 626 138, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 045-632-89042 (O), 289459 (R), 045-632-89322 (F); Special: Bioprocess engineering (LM 441)ARORA Daljit Singh, PhD, Department of Microbiology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab; email: [email protected], Tel: 0183-22 58 802 (O), 018-322-56237 (R), 941-762- 0022 (M); Special: Microbial technology, Environmental biotechnology (LM 676)ARORA Kavita, PhD, R.No – 14, Advanced Instrumentation Research Faculty, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi- 110 067; Resi: WH- 1, Shipra Hostel, Jawaharlal Nehru University ; email: [email protected]/[email protected]; Tel:012-673-8837®,267-41175(M), 987-309- 0440(F) (LM1765)ARORA Somya, c/o Dr. S. Venkata Mohan, Principal Scientist, Bioengineering and Environmental Sciences Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka -500 007, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: Flat 101, Arpita Heights Apartments, Street no 1, opp SR DIGI School, HMT Nagar, Nacharam Road, Hyderabad- 500 076, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 040-271-91664 (O), 767-581-2889(M) ; Special: Algal Biodiesel, Photosynthetic mechanism, Bioenergy, Wastewater treatment (LM1781)ARUL Venkatesan, PhD, Sr. Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry-605 014; Resi: B 41, Green Avenue Appartments, Point caire street, Mudaliarpet, Pondicherry; email: [email protected]; Tel: 041-326-54429(O),235-7492 (R),041-326- 55265(F); Special: Aqua culture, Marine biotechnology (LM 346)ARUMUGAM Kamala Devi, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi- 630 004 Sivagangai (Dist), Tamilnadu, Pin; Resi: M/28, Phase- III, Anna Nagar, Trichy,620 026; Tel: 045-652-25215(O), 090-033-02238(M), 045-652-252 02(F); Special: Biotechnology (LM1675)ARUMUGAM N, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry-605 014; Resi: 4, Aravindar street, Besant Nagar, Lawspet, Pondicherry 605 008; email: [email protected]; Tel: 041-326-54544 (O), 041-322-50043 (R), 099-443-38491 (M), 041-326-55255 (F); Special: Plant biotechnology (LM 348)ARUMUGAM Veera Ravi, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi,Pin- 630 004 Sivagangai (Dist), Tamilnadu; Resi: D.No. 2/1020, Sixth Street, 30

Thanthai Periyar Nagar, Karaikudi- 630 002, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 045-652-25215 (O), +91-948-714-9249(M), 045-652-25202(F); Special: Biotechnology (LM1666)ARUN M Sundar, MPharm, Jayamukhi College of Pharmacy, Moqdumpuram, Narsampet, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: No. 33B1, ARS Oil Mills, Poolampatty Road, Idappadi PO, Selam-637 101, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 087-182-22503(O), 042-832- 2133(R); Special: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (LM 833)ASADI Sujitha, MPhill, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam; Resi: D.NO: 7-67, Vasavi Nagar, M.R.Palli Road, Tirupati-2-517502, Andhrapradesh; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 801- 927-2524 (O); Special: Plant Biotechnology, Plant Virology (LM1811)ASHAPOORNA C, PhD, formely at Biotechnology Division,CSIR National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum-695 019, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Tel: 989-512-0422 (M); Special: Enzyme Technology (LM 142)ASLAM Junaid, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Hamdard University, New Delhi-110 062; Resi: Purshotampur, Rajopur Sadath, Bijnor- 246 762, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected], Special: Plant biotechnology (LM 681)ASWATHI A; PG, Biotechnology Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum- 695 019; Resi: Aswathi House, Payamra PO, Calicut Dist, Kerala- 673571; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0495-2810632 (R), 9497893274(M); (LM 1837)ASWATHY RG, PhD, formerly at Biotechnology Division, CSIR National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum, 695 019, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Special: Microbial technology (LM 367)ATHIRA S R; BS MS, Biotechnology Division, CSIR –NIIST, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram- 695019, Kerala; Resi: Vazhavila veedu , Oonnampara , Anakudy P O, Vamanapuram ,Thiruvananthapuram-695606, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Special: Molecular biology; (LM 1929)AVVARU Suhasini Naga, PhD, Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology, S214, South Wing First Floor, CCMB, Uppal Road, Hyderabad-500 007, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: Plot No-71, Sector-8, MVP Colony, Near Sathya Sai School, Visakhapatnam, 530 017; email: [email protected]; Tel:040-271-92562 (O), 089-127-32888 (R), 094-403-01269 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 266)AWASTHI Mukesh Kumar, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, AKS University, Sherganj, Panna Road, Satna, , Pin-485 001,Madhya Pradesh; Resi: A. B. Awasthi, Village Nardaha, Distt- Panna,Madhya pradesh; email:[email protected], [email protected]; Tel: +852-591-60535(R); Special: Environmental Microbiology (LM1727)AYNAL Rifaya M, MTech, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, S P G Chidambara Nadar C Nagammal Campus, Virudhunagar-626 001, Tamil Nadu; Resi: 47/6A, Burma colony, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 948-705-1787 (M); Special: Bioinformatics (LM 1021)AYYAGARI Archana, MPhil, Department of Marine Living Resources, College of Science and Technology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530 003, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: D. No. 15-12- 22/2, F.No. 102, Suraj Appartments, Opp. Simhadri Hospitals, Maharanipeta, Visakhapatnam- 530 003, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected] ; Tel: 967-641-8546 (O), 998 - 908-548 (M); Special: Marine Biotechnology (LM 1450) 31

AYYASAMY Mahalakshmi, MSc, PG Department of Zoology & Research Centre, Lady Doak College, Madurai-625 002, Tamil Nadu; email:[email protected], Tel: 0452-253 0527 (O)AYYAVU Mahesh, PhD, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625 021, Tamil Nadu; Resi: 231, Mettur Main road, Chithar, Bhavani-638 311, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 984-387-4873 (O), Special: Genetic engineering, Drug development and delivery, Clinical research (LM 1228)BAADHE Rama Raju, MTech, Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Warangal-506 004, Andrapradesh; Resi: Beside Post Officie, Neruducherla, Nalgonda -508 218, Andrapradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 087-024-62881 (O), 929-373-8641 (M); 0870-2459547 (F); Special: Metabolic engineering (LM 1186)BABITHA S, PhD, Resi: Chithira, TC 38/1773, No 95, Kailas Nagar, Poojapura PO, Trivandrum-695 012, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Special: Microbial Biotechnology (LM 147)BABU Jayasekhar Punuri, MSc, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Guwahati-781 039, Assam; Resi: East colony, Dr. No 2-186 Konapi, Prakasam-523 270, Andhra Pradesh; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 789-612-3406 (M), 361-258-2249 (F); Special: Nanobiotechnology and nanosciences (LM 1325)BABU Mannem Lenin, Bioengineering and Environmental Centre, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad-500 607, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: S/o M Chalapathi Rao, District Jail Quarters, Sangareddy, Medak, Andhra Pradesh; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 040-271-91664 (O), 988-596-4384 (R); Special: Microbial Electrolysis and Fermentative hydrogen production (LM 1291)BACHCHHAV Manisha Bhanudas, MSc, Department of Biotechnology, Sinhgand College of Engineering, Vadgaon, Off-Sinhgand Road, Pune-411 041, Maharashtra; Resi: C-204 Avenir Near Utkarsh English School, ambegorn, Pune-411 046, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 020-243-52723(R), 940-358-1058(M), 020-243-57243(F); Special: Microbiology (LM 929)BADDIREDDI Lakshmi Subhadra, PhD, Lecturer, Centre for Biotechnology,Anna University, Guindy, Chennai-600 025, Tamil Nadu; Resi: New No. 8, II Main Road, Indiranagar, Adayar, Chennai 600 020, email: [email protected], [email protected], Tel: 044-223-50772(O), 984-182-1255(M), Special: Drug Discovery, Biocatalyst (LM 625)BADHAI Jhasketan; MSc, C/o Dr. Subrata K. Das, Scientist, Institute of Life Sciences, Nalco Square, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751023, India; Resi:S/o Mr. Dileswar Badhai, Gouri Nivas, Brundavan Vihar, Ainthapali, Sambalpur, Odisha-768004, India; email: [email protected]; [email protected]; Tel: 0674-2301460 (O) 7894393628 (M); Special: Molecular Microbiology and Metagenomics; (LM 1917)BAGLA Gauri, MSc, University College Dublin,Belfield,48 Aona House, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland – D4;Resi: 2a/377 A2 Azad Nagar Kanpur,Uttar Pradesh – 208 002;email: [email protected]; Tel: +353-899-828963 (O) +91-840-083-7155 (R) (LM1778)BAIRWA Narendra Kumar, PhD, School of Biotechnology, Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu- 182 320 Resi:FLAT No. 47, SMVDU campus, Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu -182 320 ;email: [email protected];Tel :01-991-285-699 ext. 2289(O) 01-991-285-699 ext. 6289(R) 941-991-7107 (F) :Special:Genetics and Biotechnology (LM1814)BAJAJ Abhay, MSc, Environmental Biotechnology division, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Post box no. 80, Mahatma Gandi marg, Lucknow 226 001, Uttar Pradesh;Resi: 403, Adarsh 32

Nagar, Sipri Bazar, Jhansi 284 003, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 052-226- 20107(O), 052-223-34618(R), 993-530-6469(M), 052-226-28227(F); Special: Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (LM 888)BAJAJ Ishwar Bankatial, MTech, c/o Dr. Rekha S Singhal, Food Engineering and Technology Dept, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, Maharashtra; Resi: Bajaj Nivas, near Jindal Tower, Majge Nagar, Latur-413 512, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 022-241-5616 (O); Special: Bioprocess Technology (LM 300)BALA Kiran, PhD, PACL Campus, Iit Indore, Vill. Harnia Khedi, Mhow Road, Indore– 452 017, Madhya pradesh; Resi: A-21, Samarth Park, Vill.Umariya, Mhow Road, Indore, Madhya pradesh; email: [email protected]; [email protected]; Tel: 073-242-40733(R), 078-699- 44490(M); Special: Applied microbiology and biotechnology (bioremediation, algal biofuels, carbon sequestration) (LM1729)BALAIAH Anandraj, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli-620 024,Tamilnadu; Resi: Home No-34/35, Cemetry Road, Old Washermenpet, Chennai-600 021,Tamil nadu; email: [email protected];Tel: 043-124- 07993(O), 979-092-5036(M); Special: Biotechnology, Biochemistry (LM1613)BALAKRISHNAN Rengesh, MTech, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, S P G Chidambara nadir, C- nagammal Campus, Virudhunagar- 626 001, Tamil Nadu; Resi: New Number 8, Old number 24, Anna nagar, Ragavendra Puram, Srirangam, Thiruchirappalli-620 006, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 91-503-17754 (R), 984-199-7754 (M); Special: Cancer biology, Drug discovery (LM 1129)BALAKRISHNARAJA Rangaraju, MTech, Department of Biotechnology, Banari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode-638 401, Tamil Nadu; Resi: 38, Sathukkudal Road, Vridhachallam, Cuddalore-606 001; email: [email protected]; Tel: 042-952-26256(R), 999-425-2601(M); Special: Genetic Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering (LM 844)BALAPURE Kshama Harikant, MSc, Microbiology Department, M.D, Gramseva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Sadra, Gandhinagar; Resi:A-3, Karmshakti Park, Near Swaminaryan Tample, New Naroda, Ahemadabad-382 345,Gujarat; email: [email protected]; Tel: 079- 229-51895(O), 997-805-7171(M) (LM1594)BALASUBRAMANIAM Singaravelan, PhD, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625 021, Tamil Nadu; Resi: 32/303, EB Colony, Samundipuram North, Gandhi Nagar PO, Tiruppur-641 603, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 801-263-3278 (R); Special: Microbial molecular biology (LM 1227)BALASUBRAMANIAN P, Prof, Department of Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Centre for Plant molecular biology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, Tamil Nadu; Resi: P-41, Professors Quarters, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003; email: [email protected], Tel: 042-255-11353, 551-1453 (O), 2453594 (R), 0422-2431672 (F); Special: Transgenic Plant Technology (LM 429) (LM 137)BALASUBRAMANIAN S; PhD, DST-SERB-Young Scientist, Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Periyar Palkali Nagar, Salem - 636 011, Tamil Nadu, India; Resi: Tower Thottam (Near Railway Gate), Saminaickanpatti (PO), Salem – 636 011, Tamil Nadu, India; email:[email protected]; Tel: 9715627210 (M); Special: Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Bioremediation; (LM 1946)BALASUBRAMANIAN Vignesh Kumar, PhD.,Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus,Karaikudi, Sivagangai (Dist), PIN- 630 004,Tamilnadu; Resi: 118, Soodamanipuram, 1st Street, 100 Feet Road, Karaikudi-630 003, Sivaganga (Dt), Tamil Nadu; 33

email: [email protected]; Tel : 045-652-25215(O), +91-994-244-7454 (M), 04565- 225202 (F); Special: Biotechnology (LM1669)BALASUBRAMANIEM Ashok Kumar, PhD, Department of Genetic Engineering, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625 021, Tamil Nadu; Resi: NP-03, University Quarters, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625 021, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0452-245 9115 (O), 0452-245 8746 (R), 997-614-7644 (M), 0452-245 9105 (F); Special: Microbial bioremediation, Probiotics (LM 1320)BALDI Ashish, Plant Cell Culture Lab, Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology- Delhi, New Delhi-110 016; [email protected], Tel: 986-831-3838 (M); Special: Plant Tissue Culture and Molecular Biology (LM 097)BALODA Anila, PhD, SGGS College, Sector 26, Chandigarh; Resi: #2302, Sector 44 C, Chandigarh; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 904-131-1905 (M); Special: Plant tissue culture and genetic engineering (LM 1362)BANARASE Snehal Eknathrao, MSc, P G Department of Microbiology, Amaravati University, Amaravati-444 602, Maharashtra; Resi: Prasanth Nagar, Amaravati-444 606; Tel: 973-019-5943 (M); Special: Microbiology (LM 775)BANERJEE Ambika C, PhD, FAScT, Flat-1A, P-171 Lake Town, Block-A, Kolkata- 700 089, West Bengal; email: [email protected]; Tel: 033-2521 8883 (R), 983-117-5103 (M); Special: Biotechnology with molecular biology (LM 066)BANERJEE Amrita, MSc, Department of Microbiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur -721 102 West Bengal; Resi: Rabindra Pally, Inda Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur- 721 30; email: [email protected]; Tel: 890-026-4497 (M); Special: Bioinformatics (LM 1475)BANERJEE Chiranjib; PhD, Indian School of Mines, INSPIRE Faculty, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, PIN-826004; Resi: Kumar Bazar, Post: Raniganj, Dist.: Burdwan (West Bengal) PIN-713347; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0326-229- 6624 (O), +91- 9955005111 (M); Fax: 0326-2296624; (LM 1910)BANERJEE Goutam, PhD, Professor, Department of Vivil Engineering, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, Uttar Pradesh; Resi: QRS No: P -9, New Medical Enclave, B H U Campus, Varanasi-221 005; email: [email protected], [email protected], Tel: 054-230-7016 (O), 945-127-7738 (M), Special: Environmental engineering and technology (LM 635)BANERJEE Moinak, PhD, Scientist, Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Jagathy, Trivandrum-695 014, Kerala; email: [email protected], Tel: 0471-252-529 (O), 047-121-64474 (R), 944- 782-2999 (M); Special: Genetics (LM 631)BANERJEE Rinti, MBBS, PhD, School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400 076, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 022-257-67868 (O); Special: Biomaterials, Biointerfaces (LM 030)BANERJEE Rintu, PhD, FBRS, Professor, Agricultural & Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology- Kharagpur, Kharagpur-721 302, West Bengal; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 032-222-83104 (O), 032-222-77073 (R); Special: Microbial technology and down stream processing (LM 018)BANERJEE Soumitra, PhD, Lecturer, EM4/1, Techno India, Sector V, Salt lake, Kolkata 91; 22 Panchanan Ghosh Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal; Tel: 033-235-77582 (O), 033-235-18745 (R), 033-235-75686 (F); Special: Food Biotechnology, Bioreactors (LM 314) 34

BANERJEE Uttam C, PhD, FBRS, Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Sector 57, SAS Nagar-160 062, Punjab; email: [email protected]; 017-222-146-8285 extn 2142 (O), 017-222-31290 (R), 017-222- 14692 (F); Special: Microbial Technology, Biotransformations (LM 015)BANIK Samudra, MSc, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4 Raja S C Mullick road, Jadavpur, Kolkata 700 032, West Bengal; Resi: 29/29, Kendua main road, Garia, Kolkata 700 084, West Bengal; email: [email protected]; Tel: 03324-733491 (O), 03324- 623837 (R), 987-449- 0243 (M); Special: Protein biochemistry (LM 784)BANSAL Akanksha, M Tech, Dr D Y Patil Institute of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Tathawade, Pune- 411 033, Maharashtra; Resi: Plot No.3, Bulk Land No.4, Sector 26, Pradhikaran, Pune411 044, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 909-614-2327 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 1101)BANSAL Manjeet, PhD, Department of Civil Engineering, Giani Zail Singh College of Engineering and Technology, Bathinda, Punjab; Resi: #1139, Phase III, Model Town Bathinda 151 001, Punjab; email: [email protected]; Tel: 8872-500295 (O), 1642-241363 (R), 981-512-6102 (M), 1642-280164 (F); Special: Structural/ Environmental Engineering (LM 1041)BANSAL Saurabh, MSc, School of Biological Science, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz khas, New Delhi-110 016; Resi: Tota Ram Sraf House, Bhargava Street, Ghiya Mandi, Mathura-281 001, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 011-265-96283 (O), 056-525- 05024 (R), 991-172-7695 (M); Special: Protein engineering, Enzymology (LM 1232)BAPAT Vishwas A, PhD, MSc, Department of Biotechnology, Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur-416 004, Maharashtra; Resi: A-1 Professors Quarters, Shivaji University Campus, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur- 416 008, Maharashtra; Special: Biotechnology (LM 735)BARFAL Pankaj, PhD, Microbiology Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, National Instituteof Occupational Health, Ahmedabad-380 016,Gujarat; Resi: A/12, Takshashila Residency,Dehgam Road, Naroda, Ahmedabad; email:[email protected]/[email protected]; Tel:079(O), 22688848(R), 940-951-4631(M); Special: Agricultural Health and Occupational and Environmental Microbiology(LM1771)BARHATE Leena Sharad, PhD, Department of Microbiology, MJ College, Jalgaon, Maharashtra; Resi: 54, Janki Nagar, Jalgaon; email: [email protected]; Tel: 942-007-4663 (M); Special: Bioremediation (LM 1507)BARSE Brajesh, MSc, Scientist, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Phase 10, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Educationand Research, Sector 67, S A S Nagar, Mohali-160 062, Punjab; Resi: #18, TypeIII, NIPER Campus, Sector 67, S A S Nagar, Mohali-160 062, Punjab; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0172-2214682-87 (O), 0172-214692 (F); Special: Biotransformation, Industrial Biotechnology (LM 327)BARUAH Rwivoo; MSc, Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering IIT Guwahati, Amingaon, Kamrup 781039; Resi: #231, J.B Road Amolapatty, Nagaon, Assam 782003; email: [email protected]; Tel: 03672232962(R), +918876786877 (M); Special: Microbiology, Enzymology, Food Microbiology; (LM 1921)BASAVARAJAPPA Mohana Kumar, PhD, Aarya Orchid, Site No 28,29 &30, 1st cross, Reliable Residency, SS PalyaHralur, Bangalore 560 100, Karnataka; email: [email protected]; Tel: 098-866-35324 (O); Special: Reproductive biotechnology (LM 1296)BASHA S Thahir, MSc, Research Scholar, Resi:12-28-S6-606-101-1, Jabbar Layout, Tirupati – 517 501,Andhra Pradesh; Email: [email protected], Tel: 93936-05860 (M) (LM 880) 35

BASKAR G, MTech, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, St Joseph’s College of Engineering, Jeppiar Nagar, Solinganallur, Chennai-600 119, Tamil Nadu; Resi: Plot No 19, Door No 7, Balaji Nagar Extn, Nanganallur, Chennai-600 061; email: [email protected]; Tel: 044-245-01060 (O), 944-367-8571 (M); Special: Bioprocess Technology (LM 354)BATRA Navneet, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, GGD SD College, Sector 32 C, Chandigarh; Resi: 1141, Near SBI, Model town, Ambala-134 003, Punjab; email: [email protected]; Tel: 017-226-00090 (O), 941-785-0678 (M), 017-226-13656 (F); Special: Microbial diversity and Enzymology (LM 1251)BAXI Nandita N, PhD, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology Centre, M S University of Baroda, Station Road, Vadodara-390 002,Gujarat; Resi: Plot 2201-A-1-(2), Sumiran, Near Fulwadi Chowk, Hill Drive, Bhavnagar-364 002; email: [email protected], Tel: 026-527 - 94396 (R), 942-692-2622 (M) (LM 738)BEHAL Arvind, MSc, Department of Biotechnology, GGD SD College, Sector 32 C, Chandigarh; Resi: Boparai, Goraya, Jalandhar, Punjab-144 409; email: [email protected]; Tel: Tel: 0172- 260 0090 (O), 991-532-4411 (M) 0172-261 3656 (F); Special: Microbial diversity and Enzymology (LM 1252)BENDALE Manisha S, School of Life Scineces, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon-425 001, Maharashtra; Resi: Saumya Apartment, Shivram Nagar, Near Collectrate’s Bunglow, Jalgaon- 425 001, Maharashtra; email: [email protected], Tel: 0257-2237464 (R); Special: Microbiology (LM 089)BENIWAL Vikas, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana-133 207,Haryana; Resi: House No-B-22, University Residential Area, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana-133 207,Haryana; email: [email protected]; [email protected]; Tel: 017-313-04148 (O), 017-313-04148 (R), 941-676- 8062(M) (LM 1524)BENJAMIN Sailas, PhD, Department Botany, University of Calicut, Kozhikode 673 001, Kerala; Resi: Edan Gardens, CC.19/402 A, Chalappuram, Kozhikode 673 001; email: [email protected], Tel: 04942-401144 (O), 04952-303232(R), 949-554-8315 (M), 04742-400269 (F); Special: Industrial biotechnology, Genetic Engineering (LM 542)BERA Debabrata, PhD, E M 4/1, Techno India, Sector 5, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700 091, West Bengal; Resi: B129, B P Township, Kolkata-700 094, West Bengal: email: [email protected], Tel: 033-23 57 56 83 (O), 033-24 36 30 85 (R), 943-337-9109 (M); Special: Microbiology, Biotechnology, Enzyme Technology (LM 651)BERA Surojit, MSc, Department of Microbiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur-721 102, West Bengal; Resi: Vill- Rampurchak, P O Shyamchak, P S Debra, Midnapore-721 301, West Bengal; email: [email protected]; Tel: 900-264-4989 (M) (LM 907)BEYYALA Srinivasalu, PhD, Principal Scientist, Agricultural Research Station, ICAR, Angrav Ambajipet, AndraPradesh; Resi: H No 4-1-45/28 Prasanthi Nagar, Vadlamanivari street, Amlalapuram-533 201 Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 088-562-43847 (O), 088-562-43847(F); Special: Plant pathology, Plant Virology, Molecular pathology, Biocontrol (LM 244)BEZAWADA Mani Kumar, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rajahmundry-533 296, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: D. No. 8-221, Sri Sai Meher nilayam, Opp. Devi Mahal, S.R Puram, Tallarevu-533 463, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0883-248482831 (O), 0884-2303814 (R), 944-088-3584 (M); 36

0883-2484828 (F); Special: Enzyme engineering, Bioprocess engineering and environmental biotechnology (LM 1120)BHADANE Bhushan, MSc, JET’S Zulal Bilajirao Patil College, Dhule; Resi: A/T Post- Hisale, Tal- Shirpur, Dhule-425 421, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 954-507-8352 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 1516)BHAGAT Dehin Harendrakumar, MSc, Microbiology and Biotechnology Department, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380 009, Gujarat; Resi : 82/A, Anugrah, Mahavir, Bamroli Road, Godhra Dist, Pamchmahal; email : [email protected]; Tel : 079-2630 3225 (O), 02672-248 682 (R), 940-843-2212 (M); Special: Environmental microbiology (LM 1461)BHAGAT Madhulika, PhD, School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, B R Ambedkar Road, Jammu-180 066, Jammu Kashmir; Resi: K C Doors, Lane No 6, Muthi, Jammu-181 205, Jammu Kashmir; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0191-2435259 (O), 0191-245-93383 (F); Special: Cell culture, Cancer (LM 914)BHALERAO Saniya Nishikant, MTech, Sinhgand College of Engineering, Vadgaon, Off-Sinhgand Road, Pune-411 041, Maharashtra; Resi: A-18, Swaminarayan apts, Near Suncity Road, Vadgaon, Pune-411 051, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 020-243- 54705(O), 976-645-5310(M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 927)BHALERAO Tejomyee Sadashiv, PhD, School of Environmental Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra; Resi: 183, Baliram Peth, Jalgaon; email: [email protected], Tel: 025-722-58429(R); Special: Pesticide bioremediation (LM 597)BHALLA Tek Chand, PhD, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer hill, Shimla-171 005, Himachal Pradesh; Resi: 52, Teachers colony, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer hill, Shimla-171 005, Himachal Pradesh; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 0177-2832154 (O), 0177-2830573 (R), 941-843-9910 (M), 0177- 2832154 (F); Special: Enzyme and microbial technology, Microbial diversity, Biocatalysis and Biotransformation (LM 424)BHALSINGH Sanjivani Rohidas, PhD, School of life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgoan- 425 001, Maharashtra; Resi: Plot No. 04, Bhushan Colony, Jalgoan-425 001, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0257-2282975 (R); Special: Plant Biochemistry (LM 1069)BHAMARE Harshal, MSc, S.S.V.P.S.L.K, Dr PR Ghogrey Science College, Dhule-424 005,Maharashtra; Resi: Forest Colony, Plot No. 9, Nagav-Bari, Deopur, Dhule-424 005, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Special: Biotechnology (LM 1509)BHAMARE Nilam, PhD, Department of Microbiology, S.S.V.P.S.L.K, Dr. PR Ghogrey Science College, Dhule- 424 005, Maharashtra; Resi: 20, Anandchhaya, Mahatmaji Nagar, Sakri Road, Dhule- 424 005; email: [email protected]; Tel: 02562-277 034; Special: Microbiology (LM 1512)BHANAGE Bhalchandra Mahadeo; PhD, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, (Formerly UDCT), N. Parekh Road, Matunga, Mumbai, 400 019. India; Resi: Faculty quarters, Institute of Chemical Technology, (Formerly UDCT), N. Parekh Road, Matunga, Mumbai, 400 019, India; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 022- 33612603&022-33612601(O); Fax: +91-22 33611020; Special: Chemical Sciences including biochemistry and industrial engineering; (LM 1863) 37

BHARATI Prakash, PhD, K V G Dental College and Hospital, Kunajibaug, Sullia 574 327, Karnataka; Resi: Omkar, 1st Floor, Behind BDO Office, Sullia 574 239; email: [email protected], Tel: 08257-231071 (O), 082-572-30148 (R); Special: Microbiology (LM 537)BHARDWAG Atul, MSc, Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002, Punjab; VPo- Dramman, Tehsil- Snahpur, Distt- Kangrd-176206, Himachal Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0189-239159(M); Special: Microbiology (LM1626)BHARDWAJ Pardeep K, PhD, Scientist, Plant Bioreactor Division, Regional Centre of IBSD, DBT, NH31A, Tadong, Gangtok-737102, Sikkim; Resi: S/O Sh. K.R Bhardwaj, Ward No.-7, Near Dakri Chowk, Ghumarwin, DIST Bilaspur-174021, Himachal Pradesh; Resi: [email protected]; Tel: 947-629-8347(O); Special: Plant Molecular Biology (LM1769)BHARI Ranjeeta, MSc, Research Scholar, Department of Biotechnology, Punjab University, Patiala- 147 002, Punjab; Permanent Resi: B-80, Sector 52, Noida, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected], Special: Biotechnology (LM 646)BHARTI Randhir Kumar, MSc, c/o Prof ISThakur, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110 067; Resi: c/o Shri Akhileshwar Kumar, Village Bapunagar, PO, Bhalua, PS Bodhgaya, Bihar; email: [email protected]; Tel: 986-843-3986 (M); Special: Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology (LM 1547)BHASIN Sheethal Rickey, MSc, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Maharaja Renjith Singh College of Professional Sciences, Indore Madhya Pradesh; Resi: 14/A/D Slice -1, Scheme no. 78, Indore Madhya Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 07313-292156 (O), 930-323-7830 (M), Special: Microbiology (LM 527)BHASKAR VV, PhD, Reader & Head, PG Department of Botany, PSGVP Mandal's ASC College, Shahada, Nandurbar-425 409, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 02565- 225537 (O); Special: Plant physiology, Biodiversity (LM 107)BHASKARAN Muthuvelan, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, RajaLakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai; Resi: No: 5/2, Kadaladi, Chettiyar Street, Kamuthi, Ramnad-623 603, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 044-554-12184 (O); Special: Plant Biotechnology, Nanotechnology (LM 188)BHAT Anuja Anant, MSc, Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon-425 001,Mharashtra; Resi: Yogiraj 6, Patbandhare Abhiyanta Society, Jalgaon 425 002; email: [email protected]; Tel: 942-220-9714 (M); Special: Microbiology (LM 1078)BHAT Sarita G; PhD, Department Of Biotechnology, Cochin University Of Science And Technology Cochin University Po, South Kalamaserry, Cochin-682022, Kerala, India; Resi: V/1, NPOL Residential Area- Sagar, Thrikkakara Po, Cochin-682021, Kerala, India; email: [email protected],[email protected]; Tel: 484 2576267(O),0484 2421510 (R), 9846033486(M),Fax 0484 2577595; (LM 1857)BHATI Kaushal K; PhD, Copenhagen Plant Science Centre, Dept. of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen; Resi: Vill. Acheja, Delhi Road, Hapur, Ghaziabad; email:[email protected]; Special: Plant Molecular Biology, Agriculture Biotechnology, Genetic engineering, Crop Improvement; (LM 1973)BHATIA Ravi Kant; PhD, Department Of Biotechnology Himachal Pradesh University Summer Hill Shimla-171005; Resi: S/O Sh. Karam Singh Bhatia Vpo Hatwar Distt Bilaspur Himachal Pradesh-174028; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0177 (O) 2831948 (M) 9418272803; Fax: 0177-2831948; (LM 1893) 38

BHATT Sheelendra M, PhD, Block No 28, Room No 204, Biotechnology Department, Lovely Professionla University, Phagwara, Punjab; Resi: Vill- Bhatauli, Post Harahua, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 904-155-9005 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 1049)BHATT Shreyas A, PhD, Department of Life Sciences, Hemchandracharya, North Gujarat University, Rajmahal Road, Pathan 384 265,Gujarat; Resi: 3, Prernatirth Duplexes, Opp. Chhabila Hanuman Temple, Patan 384 265,Gujarat; email: [email protected], Tel: 027-662-20932 (O), 999-898-0966 (M), 02766-231917 (F) ; Special : Microbial ecology, Fermentation Technology (LM 533)BHATTACHARJEE Paramita, PhD, Lecturer, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology (Deemed University), Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, Maharashtra, Tel: 022-24145616, Ext: 2511 (O), 022-24145614 (F), email: [email protected],[email protected]; Tel: 033-235-77582(O), 033-247-13367(R); Special: Food Technology (LM 572)BHATTACHARYA Maitree, PhD, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calcutta 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata-700 019,West Bengal; Resi: Abhyudoy Housing, ECTP, Phase IV, B Type, Flat No. 7/14, Kolkata-700 107, West Bengal; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 983-030- 6307; Special: Microbial ecology (LM 1351)BHATTACHARYYA Barun K, PhD, Biotechnology and Molecularbiology Division, East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd, Biren Roy Road, Kolkata-700 061, West Bengal; email: [email protected], Tel: 983-023-2670 (M) (LM 497)BHATTACHARYYA BC (late), PhD, FBRS; Special: Biochemical Engineering (LM 265)BHAU Brijmohan S, PhD, Plant Genomics, Division of Medicinal Aromatic and Economic Plants, North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-785 006, Assam; email: [email protected], Tel: 0376-23 72 935 (R), 995-757-4216 (M); 0376- 23 70 011 (F); Special: Plant Biotechnology (LM 710)BHAUMIK Jayeeta; PhD, Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab, India; Resi: Type V, No. 39, Niper Campus, Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar 160062, Punjab; email: [email protected]; Tel: 9041423720 (M); Special: Organic Chemistry, Nanobiotechnology, In vivo imaging; (LM 1967)BHAVSAR Kavita, MSc, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune-411 008, Maharashtra; Resi: F-35, Mayureshwar Bldg, Prathamesh nagari, Pune 51, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 942-358-1497 (M); Special: Fermentation (LM 1300)BHAVYA B, MTech, Biofuel Division, CSIR- Indian Institute of Petrolium, Haridwar Road, Mohkampur, Dehradun- 248 005, Uttarakhand; Resi: S1-13, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petrolium , Mohkampur, Dehradun- 248 005 Uttarakhand,; email: [email protected];Tel: 013-525 -25820(O), 989-715-7477(M); Special: Biomass Conversion (LM1592)BHAYANI Kavita Ramesh, MSc, Agarkar Research Institute, G. G Agarkar Road, Pune 411 004, Maharashtra; Email: [email protected], Tel: 020-256-53680(O); Special: Microbiology (LM 611)BHIMANI Hetal G, MSc, Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360 005, Gujarat; email: [email protected], Tel: 0281-2464775 (O), Special: Microbiology (LM 114)BHOIR Siddhant Pandurang, M Tech, Dr D Y Patil Institute of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Tathawade, Pune-411 033, Maharashtra; Resi: Sai Savali, Shivaji Nagar, Vengaon Road, 39

Dahivali, Arjat, Raigad-410 201; email: [email protected]; Tel: 02148-223040 (R), 960-413-8456 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 1099)BHOKARE Dnyansagar Dattatrya, PhD, Department of Microbiology, Shankarlal Khandelwal College, Godbole Plot, Old city, Akola-444 002, Maharashtra; Resi: Gouri Apartment, Wankhede Nagar, Dabki Road, Akola-444 002, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0724- 2425508(O), 2426658(R), 982-270-0419 (M), 0724-2425508 (F); Special: Microbiology, Biotechnology (LM 456)BHOTRA Tilothama, MSc, Institute of Life Science, Nalco square, Bhubaneswar-751 023, Orissa; Resi: Maulana Azad Marg, Gandhi nagar, Nabarandpur-764 063, Orissa; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0674-2301460 (O), 943-726-0450 (M); Special: Microbial Genomics (LM 897)BHUKYA Bhima, MSc,Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: Quarter No. F-42, Behind HUDA Complex, Osmania University Campus, Tarnaka, Hyderabad; email: [email protected], Tel: 040-27682246(O), 040-27090661 (R), 939-136-3605 (M); Special: Bioremediation, Waste Water Management (LM 547)BHULLAR Nav Preet Kaur, MSc, Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi university, Patiala,Punjab; Resi: 3, W. No-5, Suniar Basti, Narwana Road, Patian-147 105, Punjab; email: [email protected]; Tel: 946-362-9145 (M); Special: Microbial biotechnology (LM 1196)BI BI Zainab Mazhari, MSc, C/o Prof. Dayanand Agsar, Department of Microbiology, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, Karnataka; Resi: C/o Prof. Dayanand Agsar, Department of Microbiology, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga-585 106, Karnataka; email: [email protected], Tel: +91-973-990-0607 (M); Special: Enzyme Technology (LM 1537)BINOD Parameswaran, PhD, Scientist, Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Industrial Estate, PO, Trivandrum-695 019, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Tel:0471-2515361 (O), 0471-24919712 (F); Special: Microbial Biotechnology (LM 123)BISARIA Virendra S, PhD, Professor, Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology- Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110 016; email: [email protected]; Tel: 011-265-91002 (O); Special: Lignocellulose Bioconversion, Plant Cell Technology (LM 032)BISHAI Moumita, M Tech, Microbial Biotechnology nd Downstream Porcessing Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721 302, West Bengal; Resi: Kali nagar, South Inda, Kharagpur, West Midnapur 721 301, West Bengal; email: [email protected];Special: Microbial biotechnology (LM 1058)BISHI Bharti, PhD, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Transit Campus, IISER Mohali, MGSIPAP Complex, Sector 26, Pin-160 019 Chandigarh,; Resi: House No 2, Ashok Nagar, Roorkee, Haridwar-247 667, Uttaranchal; email: [email protected], Tel: 0172-27 91 024 (O), 0133-22 40 707 (R), 988-880-3745 (M), 0172-27 90 188 (Fax); Special: Signal Transduction (LM 726)BISHNOI Mukul Shah, PhD, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University, HISAR 125 001, Haryana; Resi: H.No D-17, G J University campus, Hisar 125 001, Haryana; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0166-2263360 (R), 941-633-3998 (M); Special: Environmental Pollution Management (LM 1032)BISWAS Bijoy; MSc, CSIR- Indian Institute of Petroleum, Mohkampur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248005; Resi: Village+Post Office –Surja Pur, Dist-North Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733209; 40

email: [email protected]; Tel: 8979893577, 9563124742 (M); Special: Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass To Valuable Fuels/Chemicals(LM 1959)BISWAS MONDAL Rima, PhD, First Floor, New Process Laboratory, Wastewater technology Division, CSIR-NEERI, Nehru Marg, AjniSquare, Nagpur Maharashtra. Pin-440020; Resi: Quarter No Type IV/28, NEERI Colony, Nagpur. Pin 440020; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: +91 712-2249885- 88 EPBAX-690, 362 (O), +91 9665463332 (M); Fax: +91 712 2249900; Special: Environmental Microbiology; (LM 2032)BISWAS Ranjita, MSc, Research Scholar, Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110 016; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 011-26521975 (O); Special: Fermentation, biochemical engineering (LM 181)BODADE Ragini Gulabrao , PhD, Department of Microbiology, Pune University, Maharashtra; Resi: C.B. maheshgauri, D- Wing, Flat No.-22, Kakade Terrace , NDA Road, Warje- malwadi, Pune- 411 058,; email: [email protected]; Tel: 997-073-9244(M); Special: Microbiology (LM1599)BODHANKAR MG, MSc, Matoshri Bayabai Shripatrao Mahavidyalaya, Kedegaon-415 304, Maharashtra; email: [email protected], Tel: 02347-242999 (O) (LM 124)BORA Madhumati R; PhD, NV Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Mota Bazar, Vallabh Vidya Nagar-388 120, Anand, Gujarat; B-30, GCET staff Quarters, Bakrol Road, Vallabh Vidya Nagar 388 120, Anand; email: [email protected]; Tel: 02692-234111 (O), 229456 (R), 989-807-2437; Special: Plant biotechnology (LM 473)BORA Utpal, PhD, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam; Permanent Resi: 35, Arya Nagar, Hapur, Gnaziabad, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected], Tel: 0361-2582215(O), 0361 258421(R), 995-409-684(M); Special: Nanobiotechnology, Cancer Therapy, Biomaterials (LM 643)BORAH Jagat C, PhD, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Takyelpat, Imphal-795 001,Manipur; Resi: IBSD Residential Complex, Nagamapal, Imphal-795 001, Manipur; email: [email protected]; Tel: 897-405-8967 (M); Special: Chemical Biology (LM 1493)BORATE Jyotsna Charndrakant, MSc, Resi: Flat No.2.H wing.Shivyog, Shrinagari, Behind Mahanubhav Panth Math, Tamjainagar, Satara-415 002, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 986-002-7959 (O), 985-082-4579 (R): Special: Biotechnology (LM 1124)BORGIO Francis J; PhD, Assistant Professor, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), University of Dammam, P.O. Box No. 1982, Dammam 31441, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia; Resi: S/o Mr. A. Jesu Alexander, 7/16 New No: 7/23, South Street, Pallam Post, Kanyakumari District,Tamil Nadu, India; email: [email protected];Tel: 00 966 13 3330864 (O), 00 966 567391981 (M); Special: Molecular Genetics; (LM 1911)BOSE Anjali; PhD, Asst. Manager – Strain Management, Zytex Biotech Pvt Ltd, Plot No. 23, 24 & 36, Savli Biotech Park, Manjusar GIDC, Village:Manjusar, Taluka:Savli, Dist:Baroda, Gujarat, Pin-391775;Resi:2/400, Vibhav Khand-4, Behind Royal Mount Academy School, Gomtinagar- 226010, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh; email:[email protected], [email protected] ; Tel:+91-9951736739 (M); Special: Industrial Microbiology, Fermentation and Enzyme technology (LM 1889) 41

BRAR Sukhpreet Kaur, MSc, Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala-147 002, Punjab; Resi: Sukhpreet Kour D/O S. Sukhwinder Singh Brar,VPO- Abul Khurana (Tappa Khara Road) Ten Malout, Dist-Muktsar; email: [email protected]; Tel: 01637- 248122(R), 988-855-4251(M) (LM1627)BUDDHIWANT Priyanka G, MSc, NCIM Resource Centre, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune-411 008, Maharashtra; Resi: C-3/22, SBI Colony, Panchavati, Pashan, Pune-411 008, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 020-259-02450 (R); Special: Industrial biotechnology (LM 1302)BUKHARI B Amirali, M Tech, Dr D Y Patil Institute of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, S No. 87/88, Tathawade, Pune-411 033, Maharashtra; Resi: 402. Residency Park, Opp. Modern Flats, B/H N I D, Paldi, Ahmedabad-380 007, Gujrat; email: [email protected]; Tel: 999-886- 7473 (M) (LM 1081)BULE Mahesh V, PhD, Department of Biological System Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA; Resi: 1630, NE Valley Road, Apt #T102, Pullman, WA 99163, USA; email: [email protected]; Tel: +1-509-335-1232 (0), 509-339-3953 (M); Special: Bioprocess technology (LM 1343)BURGULA Sandeepta, MSc, Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: Plot No 77-A, Hastinapuri colony, PO Sainik Puri, secunderabad 500 094, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected], Tel: 040-270-90661(O), 984-805-6930 (M), 040-270-90661(F); Special: Biochemistry (LM 546)BURMA Pradeep Kumar, PhD, Department of Genetics, University of Delhi South Campus, Benito Juorej Road, New Delhi-110 021; Resi: QN 04, Type VA, Teachers Flat, University of Delhi South Campus, Benito Juorej Road, New Delhi-110 021; email: [email protected]; Tel: 011-241-15221(O), 011-241-18329(R); Special: Plant Biotechnology, Genetics (LM 836)BUSSARI Babu R, BTech, Mumbai University Institute of Chemical Technology, c/o Dr. Rekha S Singhal, Reader in Food Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, N P Marg, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, Maharashtra; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 022-241-45616 (O), 022-241-45614 (F), Special: Solid-state fermentation, Bioprocess technology (LM 186)BUTTI Sai Kishore; M.Sc, Bioengineering and Environmental Sciences Division, CSIR – Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, Telangana-500007; Resi: H.No: 1-1-21, Street. No: 1, Habsiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, Pin:500007; email: [email protected]; Tel: 04027191765(O), 04027195918(R), +91-9966653583(M); Special: Gaseous waste remediation, Integrated CO2 biorefinery; (LM 1895)CHADHA Bhupinder S, PhD, Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143 005, Punjab; Resi: Teachers Flat 31 GNDU Campus, Amritsar-143- 005,Punjab; email: [email protected]; Tel:0183-2258802-09 extn 3317 (O), 183-2450938 (R), 987-223- 4300 (M), 0183-2258820 (F); Special: Industrial biotechnology (LM 092)CHAIRMAN Durai Aravindraja, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi, Sivagangai (Dist),PIN- 630 004,Tamilnadu,;Resi: home No.12, Nadar Sivan Kovil Street, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District,Tamil Nadu;email: [email protected]; Tel: 045-652-25215 (O) +91-994-430-0462 (M) Fax04565-225202; Special: Biotechnology (LM1679)CHAITANYA K, MSc, Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad- 500 007, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: H No 6-3-1185/91/1, Bhola Shankar Maqta, Begumpet, Hyderabad- 500 016; email: [email protected]; Tel: 988-551-1108; Special: Microbial biotechnology (LM 461) 42

CHAKRABARTY Jayasree, PhD, Department of Botany, Panbazar; Resi: Kalibari Road, Nutan Para, Hilakandi, Pin 788 151, Assam; email: [email protected]; Tel: 03844- 223253(R), 943-507-9700(M); Special: Plant Biochemistry (LM 809)CHAKRAVARTHY Srinandan S, PhD, Assistant Professor ,School of Chemical and Biotechnology,SASTRA University, Thanjavur, - 613 401 ,Tamil Nadu; Resi: 362, 1st floor, 10th cross, Bank Staff Colony, Mathakottai Road, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - 613 005,email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: +91 4362 (O), 264101 (R), +91-875-468 -2207 (M) ,264120(F) ; Special: Microbiology (LM1694)CHAKRAVORTTY Dipshikha Nandakumar, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560 012, Karnataka; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 080-229-32842(R), 990-278-9453(M), 08023-602697(F), Special: Medical biotechnology: Infectious diseases and host pathogen cross talk, vaccine development, diagnostics (LM 953)CHALAMCHERLA Vijaya, PhD, Department of Marine Biology, Nellore-524 003, Andhra Pradesh; Resi; 9-25-88, Janathapet (North) Kavali, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0861-230 2099 (R), 944-137-3188 (M); Special: Microbial biotechnology (LM 1242)CHAMAN Sonia, PhD, SGGS College, Sector 26, Chandigarh; Resi: H. No, 13, Dhamoli Road, Rajpura Town, Patiala, Punjab; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 0172-279 2754 (O), 01- 762-225 579 (R), 991-533-9815 (M) (LM 1360)CHAND Pasha; PhD, Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 039, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: H No: 8-3-169/216/2, HF Nagar, Borabanda, Hyderabad 500 018, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 040-27682246 (O), 23833523 (R), 094-410- 31626 (M); Special: Molecular microbiology (LM 470)CHANDEL Anuj Kumar, PhD, Center for Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kukatpally, Hyderabad-500 072, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: C-62, Shyam Park Extension, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad-201 005, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 996-636-3651(M); Special: Microbial biotechnology, Food microbiology, Bioenergy and biofuels (LM 1250)CHANDRA Pranjal, PhD, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology – Guwahati, Guwahati, PIN-781039; Resi: D-32 FACULTY QUARTERS, Indian Institute of Technology – Guwahati, Guwahati, PIN:- 781039; email: [email protected]; Tel: +91(0)-361-258-3207 (R); Fax: +91(0)-361-258-2249; Special: Electrochemical nanobiosensor (Cancer cells, DNA, RNA, bio-markers), Biomedical instrumentation, Aptamer, antibody, enzyme, Investigation of biomedical phenomenon using bioelectronics, Porous silicon based label free optical nanosensors, Microfluidics and Nanomachines; (LM 2006)CHANDRA Ram, PhD, Environmental Microbiology Section, Industrial Toxicology Research Center, MG Marg Post Box: 80, Lucknow-226 001, Uttar Pradesh; Resi: 13/23, Vikas nagar, Lucknow 226 022, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 0522-2436144, 2620207 (O), 2738814 (R), 0522-222-8227, 2228471(F); Special: Bacterial degradation of Industrial waste (LM 391)CHANDRA Rashmi, MSc, c/o Dr S Venkata Mohan, Senior Scientist, BEEC Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad – 500 607, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: Rashmi Chandra, Dru-41, IICT Staff Qtrs., IICT Campus, Habsiguda Hyderabad – 500 007; email : [email protected]; Tel : 040-2719 1664 (O),961-804-6771 (R); Special: Renewable Energy and Life Science (LM 1453) 43

CHANDRASEKHARAN Guruvayoorappan; PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Cancer Research, Regional Cancer Centre, Medical College Post,Thiruvananthapuram – 695 011; Resi: A-3, Rubicon Mansion, Opposite to DDR-SRLLaboratory, Medical College Post, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 011;email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 0471- 2442337(R); Fax: 0471-2442541; (LM 1887)CHATTARAJ Sananda, MSc, BRD School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar-388 120, Gujarat: Resi:223-Khaja Anwar Berth, Utar Para, Shripally, Burdwan-713 103, West Bengal; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 0342-263 4708 (R), Special: Microbiology. (LM 1334)CHATTERJEE Anupam, PhD, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793 022,Meghalaya; Resi: 72 Rabindra Nagar, Asansol Burdwan-713 204, West Bengal; email: [email protected], Tel: 036-42 72 24 03 (O), 036-425-51693 (R), 986-309-1373 (M), 036-425-50076 (F); Special: Molecular genetics, Mutagenesis, Carcinogenesis (LM 652)CHATTOPADHYAY Dhrubajyoti, PhD, Department of Biochemistry, Dr B C Guha Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 35 BC Road, Culcutta University, Kolkatta-700 019, West Bengal; email: [email protected], Tel: 983-108-3791(M), 033-247-64419 (O) (LM 168)CHATTOPADHYAY Jayati, MSc, Lecturer, EM4/1, Techno India, Sector V, Salt lake, Kolkata, West Bengal; Resi: Majumdar Maath, Monirampur, Barrackpur 700 120; email: [email protected]; Tel: 033-235-77582(O), 033-259-21657(R); Special: Starch and modified starch (LM 312)CHATTOPDHYAY Sharmila, PhD, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata-700 032; Resi: SIRSA 59 Lake Road, Kolkata-700 029, West Bengal; email: [email protected], Tel: 033-249-95868 (O), 033-24 65 29 74 (R), 943-370-3214 (M), 033- 247-35 97 (F); Special: Plant biotechnology (LM 782)CHATTORAJ Asamanja, PhD, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Takyelpat, Imphal-795 001, Manipur Resi: “Mrittika”, Samannay Palli, Kalikapur, PO- Bolpur, Birbhum-731 204, West Bengal; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 943-628-0230 (M); Special: Chronobiology (LM 1490)CHATURVEDI Preeti B, MSc, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Mahatma Gandhi Road, PO Box 80, Lucknow-226 001, Uttar Pradesh; Resi: Kasaridih, Azad Chowk, Near Maharashtra Kiraya Bhandar, Durg- 491 001, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 052-226- 27586 (O), 07882-330043 (R), 993-508-0911 (M), 05222-628227 (F); Special: Microbiology, Molecular biology and biotechnology (LM 1185)CHATURVEDI Rakhi, PhD, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati- 781 039, Assam; Resi: Quarter No.D77, IIT Guwahati Campus, Guwahati-781 039, Assam; email: [email protected], [email protected], Tel: 0361-25 82 211 (O), 0361-25 84 211 (R), 943-510-8969 (M); Special: Plant biotechnology (LM 664)CHAUDHARI Archana, PhD, Department of Microbiology, S.S.V.P.S.L.K , Dr. P.R Ghogrey Science College, Dhule- 424 005, Maharashtra; Resi: 60, Indira Colony, Gundur Air Port Road, Vidyanagari, Dhule- 424 005; email: [email protected]; Tel: 940-419-2809 (M); Special: Botany (LM 1513)CHAUDHARI Ambalal B, PhD, Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, PO Box 80, Jalgaon-425 001, Maharashtra; Resi: 50-53/2/4, Yash, Pradnya Colony, Old Jain Pipe Factory Area, Jalgaon; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0257-2258417 (O), 0257- 5612118 (R); Special: Biodegradation and bioremediation (LM 038) 44

CHAUDHARI Bhushan L PhD, Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, PO Box 80, Jalgaon-425 001, Maharashtra; Resi: 8, Ajita Apptt. Opp. Bharat Petro, Gankesh Park, Behind M. J. College, Jalgaon 425 002; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0257-2258417 (O), 0257-3091139 (R), 982-345-2539 (M); Special: Fermentation (LM 035)CHAUDHARI Priti N, MSc, PhD Scholar, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon-425 001, Maharashtra; 102, Adwait Apt, Jilhapeth, Jalgaon-425 002, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel;0257-2236542 (R); Special: Microbiology (LM 046)CHAUDHARI Rajesh, MSc, Department of Life Sciences, Hemchandracharya, North Gujarat University, Rajmahal Road, Patan-384 265,Gujarat; Resi: 4T, Laxmipura, Mahasana, Gujarat 354 001; email: [email protected], Tel: 999-898-1832 (O), 02766-220932 (R), 999- 898-1839 (M); Special: Environmental biotechnology (LM 535)CHAUDHARI Shivani Shailesh, MSc, NCIM Resource Centre, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune- 411 008, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 020-25902452 (O), 020-24260272 (R); Special: Virology, Microbiology, Microbial culture preservation, Virus core receptor studies (LM 219)CHAUDHARY Ajay K, MSc, Department of Pathology, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Lowther Road, Allahabad-211 001,Uttar Pradesh; Resi: Bawanpar, Thekma, Azamgarh 276 303, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 05322-267472 (O), 945-013-5710 (M); Special: Molecular niology, Immunology (LM 814)CHAUDHARY Archana; PhD, Department of Environmental Science, SGT University, Budhera, Gurgaon (Haryana); Resi: H-No.709, Sector – 6 Bahadurgarh (Jhajjar) Haryana; email:[email protected]; Tel: 9315509082 (R), 9729705100 (M); Special: Environmental Toxicology; (LM 1927)CHAUDHRY Vasvi, MSc, Microbiology Group, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226 001, Uttar Pradesh; Resi: 297, Dayapuri, Fafrana Road, Modi nagar, Gaziabad- 201 204, Uttar Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 01232-244252 (R); Special: Plant microbe interaction, Environmental microbiology (LM 1171)CHAUGHULE Vivek Avinash, MTech, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, Maharashtra; Resi: Gujrat Medical Stores, Light Bazar, Novapur, Nandurbar-425 418; email: [email protected]; Tel: 02569-250217(O), 092-242-03402(M); Special: Bioprocess technology (LM 304)CHAUHAN Rajinder S; PhD, Dean (Biotechnology) and Prof. & Head, Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat- 173234, Solan, H.P; Resi: A-3 Malviya Bhavan, Jaypee University Campus, Waknaghat- 173234, Solan, H.P; email: [email protected]; Tel: 1792-239231 (O) NIL (R) 09418405536 (M); Fax 1792-245362; Special: Gene Discovery in Plants; (LM 1897)CHAVAN Mayavati N, MSc, PhD Scholar, School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, PO Box 80, Jalgaon-425 001, Maharashtra; Resi: Nirmal, 14-B, Munraj Park, NH-6, Jalgaon-425 001; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0257-2258417 (O), 0257-2254444 (R); Special: Biotechnology (LM 040)CHAWLA Prasant Ravindranath, B.E, c/o Dr. Rekha S Singhal, Food Engineering and Technology Dept, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, Maharashtra; Resi: H.No.483, Mayuri Nagar, Miyapur depot, Miyapur, Hyderabad-500 050, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 099-691-37075(O) 040-230-44695 (R); Special: Bioprocess technology (LM 298) 45

CHELLAPPAN Geethu, MTech, School of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala; Resi: Karukatharayil House ERWA P.O (EAST), Kayamkulam, Alappuzha, Kerala; email: [email protected]; Tel: 949-577-5507(M) (LM1602)CHERIAN Elsa, MTech., Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Jeppiar Nagar, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai-600 119, Tamil Nadu; Resi: No.22/27, KK Nagr 3rd street, Kolacur Post, Chennai-600 099; email: [email protected]; Tel: 988-441-7320 (M); Special: Industrial Biotechnology; (LM 1527)CHERUKURI Pavana Jyothi; MSc, Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 039, Andhra Pradesh; Resi: 12-11-1347, Bouddha Nagar, Warasiguda, Secuderabad-500 061, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 040-27682246 (O), 27077948 (R), 093- 924-66777 (M); Special: Microbial biotechnology (LM 471)CHERUKURI Srujana, Department of Biochemistry, T.J.P.S College Guntur-522 006, AndraPradesh; Resi: D No: 8-23-22, Seetharam Nagar, 1st lane, Vijayawada Road, Guntur-522 001, AndraPradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0863-2233188 (O); Special: Biochemistry (LM 247)CHHABRA Meenu, MSc, PhD Scholar, Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology- Delhi, Hauzkhas, 110 016, New Delhi; Resi: UU-164C, Pitam Pura, New Delhi-110 088; email: [email protected]; Tel: 011-265-96155 (O), 011-273-46736 (R); Special: Microbiology and enzyme biochemistry (LM 388)CHHAG Nikunj Hareshbha, MSc, Institute of Biotechnology, Rajkot, Gujarat; Resi: ‘Nikunj’, Azad Society, Near SPV Road, Veruval, Junagadh-362 265, Gujarat; email: [email protected]; Special: Fermentation technology (LM 379)CHHAYA Urvish D; MSc, NV Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Mota Bazar, Vallabh Vidya Nagar-388 120, Anand, Gujarat; Resi: B6, Self Finance Quarters, Nana bazar, Near Narmadavas, VV Nagar, Anand; email: [email protected]; Tel: 026-922-35500 (O), 230538 (R); Special: Solid-state fermentation (LM 481)CHIGURUPATI Phaneendra Sharma, MSc, Senior Research Fellow, 48- Electron Microscope LabDivisio of Plant Pathology, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi-12; Resi:Lakshminagar, Kovur- 524 137, Nellore, Andra Pradesh, email: [email protected]; Tel: 098-687-96678 (O); Special: Biotechnology (LM 271)CHINCHOLKAR Sudhir B, PhD, FBRS, Professor, School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, P.O. Box 80, Jalgaon-425 001, Maharashtra; Resi: A-8, Staff Quarters, North Maharashtra University, PO Box 80, Jalgaon-425 001, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0257-2252193 (O), 0257-2258384 (R), 98231-09655 (M), 0257-2258403 (F); Special: Microbial technology; siderophores research (LM 012)CHINNASAMY Thirunavukkarasu, PhD, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry-605 014, Tamil Nadu; Resi: Old No 12, New No 14, 6th Cross Station, Bharathi Nagar, Pondicherry-605 008,Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected], Tel: 944-472-2061 (M); Special: Liver, Oxidative Stress, Cancer (LM 561)CHINTAGUNTA Anjani Devi, PhD, Advanced Technology Development Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur – 721 302, West Bengal; Resi: D/O: Durga Prasad. Chintagunta, D.No: 15-82, Sridevi Kusuma Haranadha Nilayam, Old Check Post, Vijayawada – 580 007; email: [email protected]; Tel: 3222(O), 281328(R), 967-974-7304 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM1798) 46

CHINTAKUNTA Nagendra Natha Reddy, MTech, c/o Dr.S.Venkata Mohan, Senior Scientist, BEEC Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad – 500 607, Andhra Pradesh; Resi : H.No. 2-5-75, Satram Street, ALLAGADDA – 518 543, Kurnool Dist, Andhra Pradesh; email: [email protected]; Tel: 040-271-91664 (O), 851-922-0162 (R), 988- 551-2489 (M); Special: Biotechnology (LM 1455)CHOCKALINGAM Premkumar Kannappan, MS, 24 Co-operative Nagar, Chengasolai, Trichy-620 102, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0431-2420151(R), 994-477-7028(M); Special: Microbiology, Molecular Biology (LM 846)CHOKASHI Kalpesh Parimal, MTech, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, Maharashtra; Resi: Main Road, At Post.Tal Taloda, Nandurbar-425 413; email: [email protected]; Tel: 025-672-32072 (R), 922-429-7885 (M); Special: Bioprocess Technology (LM 303)CHOKSI Himanshu Harkishan; M.E, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Raisan Village, Dist:-Gandhiangar. Pin- 382007, Gujarat, India; Resi:School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Raisan village, Dist:-Gandhiangar. Pin- 382007, Gujarat, India; email:[email protected]; Tel: (O) 079-23275493, (M) 9825318015; Special: Polymer Technology (LM 1870)CHOPADELalitRavindra, PhD, Probiotics Lab, Room no 112, School Of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, P. B. No. 80, Umavinagar– 425 001 Maharashtra; Resi: 58, Hariliran Society, Buldhana Road, Malkapur, 443 101, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 025-722-57425 (O), +91-959-576-2343 (M); Special: Probiotics, Food Biotechnology, Nutriceuticals (LM1828)CHOUDHARI Ekta Manohar, MTech, Flat No 8, Shyam Paradise, Near DY Patil Institute, Akurdi, Pune Sector- 29, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 997-531-8019 (R), 956-141- 0863 (M) (LM 1164)CHOUDHARI Manoj Vilas, NH-Margashirsh Sector, R 6-4 Vijay nagar, Cidco, Nashik, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 956-141-0864 (M) (LM 1163)CHOUDHARI Milind K, MSc, Agarkar Research Institute, G. G Agarkar Road, Pune-411 004, Maharashtra; Email: [email protected], Tel: 020- 565-3680(O); Special: Biotechnology (LM 610)CHOUDHARI Sheetal Mohan, MTech, c/o Dr. Rekha S Singhal, Food Engineering and Technology Dept, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, Maharashtra; Resi: c/o V H Lone, Vatsa bungalow, Opp Rachna Vidhyalaya, Sharanpur road, Kulkarni Colony, Nasik-422 002, Maharashtra; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0253-2570131 (R), 989-244-9592 (M); Special: Bioprocess Technology (LM 296)CHOUDHARY Poonam; MTech, 271, III Block, CRDT,IIT Delhi, New Delhi-110016; Resi:684,Phase-I,Vrindavan Enclave,Bikaner, Rajasthan-334001; email:[email protected]; Tel: 011-2659 (O), 6011 (R); Special: Biotechnology; (LM1997)CHOUDHURY Ranginee, PhD, Institute of Life Science, Nalco square, Bhubaneswar-751 023, Orissa; Resi: 214/217, Bayababa Math Lane, Unit 9, Bhubaneswar-751 022, Orissa; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0674-2301460 (O), 943-949-1329 (M); Special: Microbial Biotechnology (LM 896)CHOWDHURY Shamik, MTech, Department of Biotechnology, National Institute for Technology, Durgapur-713 209, West Bengal; Resi: Flat 4D, South End view, Opp IIM, DH Road, Joka, 47

Kolkata-700 104, West Bengal; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 033-2453 3758 (R), 983-138-7640 (M); Special: Environmental biotechnology (LM 1353)CHRISTOPHER Meera; M.Tech, Biotechnology Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum- 695 019; Resi: T/C-5/2570(6), Bhagavathy Nagar, Kowdiar P.O., Thiruvananthapuram- 695003, Kerala; email: [email protected]: Tel: 0471-2515581(O), 0471-2319176 (R), 9444258518 (M), Fax: 0471 2491712; (LM 1854)DADWAL Jyoti, PhD, Microbial Biotechnology, SGGS College, Sector 26, Chandigarh: Resi: # 3B, Sainik Appartments, Longah Road, Golden Enclave, Zirakpur; Email:[email protected]; Tel: 991-542-7601 (O); Special: Molecular biology (LM 1355)DAHTKAR Samadhan Bhagwan, MSc, P G T D of Microbiology, Sant Gadge Baha Amaravathi University, Amaravathi-444 602, Maharashtra; Resi: Talegaon – Paturda, Telhara, Akola; Tel: 942-352-4679 (M); Special: Medical Microbiology (LM 771)DALAL Jyotsana, PhD, C/o Prof R.K. Saxena, Lab No-17, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi,South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-120 021; Resi: 505, Priyadarshini Apartments, Plot No-34A, Sector 56, Gurgaon-122 001; email: [email protected]; Tel: 997- 136-4469® (LM1662)DANDA Akhilesh; BTech, VIT University, Vellore, Tamilnadu-632014; Resi: #54 S2 Vaasthu Kailasa, Shop Street, Basavanagudi, Bangalore-560004; email: [email protected]; Tel: 080- 26621337 (R), 9944811171 (M); (LM 1981)DANDI Bhagyashri Navin, MSc, School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgoan-425 001, Maharashtra; Resi: F-2, Onkar Garden, Near rotary Bhavan, Mayadevi Nagar, Jalgaon; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0257-2263201 (R), 942-154-1980 (M); Special: Microbiology (LM 1076)DANDI Navin D, PhD, Lecturer in Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, P.O. Box 80, Jalgaon-425 001, Maharashtra; Resi: F2, Omkar Gardens, 29/1 Satguru Samarath Colony, Nr Rotary Hall, Mayavati Nagar, Jalgao-425 001; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 0257-2258425 (O), 0257-2263201 (R), 0257-2258403 (F), 942-395- 1444 (M); Special: Fermentation Technology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics (LM 513)DANE Prashant Ramesh, PhD, Department Of Microbiology, School Of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, P. B. No. 80, Umavinagar– 425 001, Maharashtra; Resi: 45, Pramod Nagar, Sec-3, Nakane Raod, Deopur, Dhule. 424 002; email: [email protected]; Tel: 0257-2257425 (O), +91-942-043-9742(M); Special: Microbial Metal Chelators, Biogas, Biofuels, Biocomposting (LM1829)DANIEL David K, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632 014, Tamil Nadu; email: [email protected], [email protected]; Tel: 0416-2202515 (O), 0416-2241302 (R), 944-330-9948 (M), 0416-2243092 (F); Special: Bioprocess Engineering (LM 096)DAS Alok Prasad, PhD, Centre of Biotechnology, Siksha O Anusandhan University, Kalinga Nagar, Ghatikia, Bhuabneswar- 751 003, Odisha; Resi: AT/PO- Gurudijhatia, Village- Kotara, Dist- Cuttack, Pin- 754 028, Odisha;email: [email protected];Tel: 093-370-48198; special:Mineral Biotechnology & Biosensor Technology (LM1793)DAS Arpan, MSc, Department of Microbiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur-721 102, West Bengal; Resi: Duillya, Howrah-711 302, West Bengal; email: [email protected]; Tel: 03222-276554 (O), 03326- 691778 (R), 956-395-9952 (M), 03222 275329 (F); Special: Industrial Microbiology (LM 824) 48