RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY

1

Mr. Dattatrey V. Kanitkar

13-07-2007

Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware

Dr. Mrs P. N. Shashtri

“Comparative study of different bioreactors for the production of extra cellular enzymes by solid state fermentation”

 Awarded

2

Mr. Dipak Kumar Nath

11-07-2008

Dr. S. S. Pande

Dr. S.K. Biswas

“Studies on Modulation of redox status and anti-inflamatory effects of Fagonia cretica Linn, Tinosporia cordifolia and Ribia cordifolia”

Awarded

3

Ms. Neha Yadav-Nath

11-07-2008

Dr. S. S. Pande

Dr. S.K. Biswas

“Sequential effects of hydrogen peroxide on cellular redox system”

Awarded

4

Ms. Prajakata N. Patil

15-07-2008

 Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware & Dr. V. R. Shegokar  

“Studies on correlation of Human papilioma virus with infertility and recurrent abortions”

Awarded

5

Ms. Sarosha N. Md. Israil

15-07-2009

Dr. S. S. Pande

“Development of abiotic stress tolerant transgenic in cotton”

Awarded

6

Ms. Swati Saxena

21-01-2011

Dr. S. U. Meshram

“Development of sequence tag micro satellite markers in bittergaud (Momordica charantia L. ) and their utilization in genetic characterization of Bittergaurd germ plasm”

Awarded

7

Mr. Ashish Shrivastava

15-07-2011

Dr. S. S. Pande

“Molecular characterization and identification of begomovirus/es infecting Amaranth and Poppy grown in India”

Awarded

8

Ms. Neha Thakre

21-08-2012

Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware  

“Studies on Bioluminescent Bacterial Consortium for the Development of a heavy Metal Biosensor”

Awarded

9

Mr.Kasim Khan

06-11-2012

Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware  

“Isolation and Characterization of Transcription Factors from Jatropaha Curcas Regulating seed Development and Oil Biosynthesis” 

Awarded

10

Ms. Ashwini Darokar

04-01-2013

Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware  

“Amelioration strategies for the Development of liquid Biofertilizer by some fluorescent Pseudomonas isolates”

Awarded

11

Mr. Prashant Bonde

07-01-2013

Dr. S. S. Pande &

Dr. Prashant Thakre

“Biosynthesis of silver Nanoparticles and sequencing of Metal Binding Protein Motifs” 

Awarded

12

Mr.Dilip Gore

18-01-2013

Dr. S. S. Pande &

Dr. Manoj Rai

“Studies on the effect of bacterial infection on development and its transmission in the silkworm, Bombyx moriL” 

Awarded

13

Ms. Rohini Ganorkar

11-02-2013

Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware & Dr. A.B. Ingle

“Metagenomic  Analysis of Bacterial isolates from Tungsten Enriched Soil”

Awarded

14

Ms. Minal M. Trivedi

17-12-2013

Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware & Dr. (Mrs.) Surekha Kalkar

“Molecular Characterization for Development of Liquid Formulations of Potential Biofertlizer Isolates & Effective Microorganisms (EM)”

Awarded

15

Mr.Prafull  S. Ambulkar

14-07-2014

Dr. S. S. Pande

“Genetic Study Of Human Male Infertility Related To Y Chromosome Micro Deletions  & Androgen Receptor Gene On X Chromosome In Oligospermia & Azospermia Cases”

Awarded

16

Mrs. Priyanka  A. Gupta

14-01-2015

Dr. S. S. Pande

“Development of Nutraceuticals using Probiotics and Anticancerous Herbs”

Awarded

17

Mr. Abhishek  S. Mokase

15-01-2014

Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware & 

Dr.(Mrs.) Archana Kulkarni

“Isolation and Characterization of Novel Bacteriocins  Against Multidrug Resistant Pathogens”

Submitted

18

Mrs. Rashmi Wanjari

18-01-2016

Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware & Dr. Sanjay Dhoble

“Investigations on Optimization Strategy of Electromagnetic Radiation on Luminescent Bacteria for the Development of Prospective Biosensor"

Submitted

19

Ms. Latika Lilhore

16-01-2016

Dr. S. S. Pande &

Dr. (Mrs.) Alka Chaturvedi

“In Vitro Conservation and Enhancement of Secondary Metabolite Production in Leptadenia reticulata”

Ongoing

20

Mr.Lalit Kharbikar

27-01-2017

Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware

“Identification of Micro RNA-Like RNAs in Fuarium graminearum and Exploring their Interactions with Wheat Genome using Bioinormatic Tools” 

Ongoing

21

Mr.Pradip Hirapure

28-06-2019

Dr. (Mrs.) Arti Shanware

“Exploration Of Hairy Root Culture System Development Of Some Marigold Plant Species For Their Phytoremidation Potential”

Ongoing

Sr. No

Major and Minor Research Projects (Ongoing and Recently Completed)

1

Major Research Project entitled “Studies on Development of Biosensor Technology For Rapid BOD Estimation”

Sanctioned by University Grants Commission Govt. of India, New Delhi 

Duration: Feb.2011-Jan 2014 

Amounting Rs.11,86,800 /- 

(Principal Investigator: Dr. Arti Shanware)

Completed

2

Major Research Project entitled “A novel approach for Development of fermented Milk Nutraceuticals with Probiotics & Herbs”

Sanctioned by University Grants Commission Govt. of India, New Delhi 

Duration: August 2011-July 2014 

Amounting Rs. 9,41,800/-  

(Principal Investigator: Dr. S. S. Pande)

Completed

3

Minor Research Project entitled ‘Strategic upgrading of Liquid Formulation for Effective Microorganisms Technology’

Sanctioned by R.T.M. Nagpur University Research Project Scheme 

Duration: September 2016- August 2018

Amounting Rs.2,70,000/-  

(Principal Investigator : Dr. Arti Shanware)

Completed

4

Collaborative Major Research Project entitled ‘Development of new treatment for multidrug resistant uro-pathogenic bacterial infection’ 

Sanctioned Under (Component 3) Product and Process Development, by RUSA, Govt. of Maharashtra 

Duration: September 2016- August 2018

Amounting Rs. 35 lakhs  

(Co-Investigator : Dr. Arti Shanware) 

Completed

5

Minor Research Project entitled ‘)"Exploring the Diversity of Actinobacteria Spp. in Nagpur Region”

Sanctioned by State Biodiversity Board, Govt. of Maharashtra Duration: April 2019- March 2022

Amounting Rs. 3,00,000/-  

(Principal Investigator : Dr. Arti Shanware )

Ongoing 

Name of Scientist

Department

Research Profile

Current Status of Research/ Consultancy

Output

Dr. Arti Shanware

Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, RTMNU, Nagpur

• Micro-biotechnological Applications in Environment, Agro-industrial & Medical Sectors
• Biofertilizers Production Technology (Consultancy services)
• Assessment of HPV hazards and preventive measures      
• Bio fuels
• Analysis of heterocyclic compounds for antimicrobial capabilities
• Fermentation / Enzyme Technology
• Bacteriocin production against Multiple Drug Resistant Pathogens
• Vaccines technology in aquaculture
• Environmental Monitoring Systems
• Biosensor Technology
• Meta genomics studies of heavy metal resistant bacteria

• Centre’s Consultancy is having strong research base and has complied various strategies in development & production of efficient & high quality Biofertilizers/ Biopesticides to fulfil the increasing demand from farmers.
• Organization of the training programs on field or off-field to provide information regarding Biofertilizers/ Biopesticides production and usage.
• Utilization of R&D Projects and consultancy for Knowledge transfer to strengthen the university-industry collaboration avenues and increase economic growth with leading academics and researchers from across the University.
• Commercialisation of these bio-products and ground-breaking inventions which would bring     various opportunities to the University for attracting business plans, entrepreneurs, investors and corporate venture partners.

• Promotion of High Crop Yield responsive Biofertilizers and Biopesticides products 
• Maintenance of diverse microbial consortium and their provision for research work being carried out at varied colleges, university departments & private sectors
• Physico-chemical and Microbial analyses of samples (Soil, Water, Food, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetological products etc.) to be tested for quality control measures from academic, public and private sectors. 
• Genomics, Proteomics analyses through effective protocols development. 
• A strong emphasis on Innovative research and belief on research-orientated ambience will lead to the economic growth & societal benefit. 

Name of Scientist

Department

Research Profile

Current Status of Research

Output

Dr. Sunil S. Pande

Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, RTMNU, Nagpur

• Studies on redox status of a cell

• Applications in Plant biotechnology 
• Conservation and Enhancement of Secondary Metabolite Production

• Biotechnological Applications in Nanotechnology

• Genetic Study of Male Infertility in Humans

• Fortification of Nutraceuticals using Probiotics and Anti-cancerous Herbs

• Recent findings on ROS have now considered as secondary messengers, mediating numerous cellular functions.

• Large-scale growth of plant cells for production of valuable compounds, like plant-derived secondary metabolites and recombinant proteins used as biopharmaceuticals.

• Laboratory scale synthesis of metal NPs has been performed. With appropriate optimized conditions and suitable micro-organisms, these “bio-nano-factories” can produce stable NPs with well-defined shapes, structures, and morphologies. 

• Male infertility is a multifactorial syndrome encompassing a wide variety of disorders. The genetic factors involved in male infertility may be chromosomal or monogenic disorders, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations, Y chromosome deletions, multifactorial disorders, imprinting disorders, or endocrine disorders of genetic origin. 

• Nutraceuticals are being used to improve health, delay the aging process, prevent chronic diseases, increase life expectancy, or support the structure or function of the body, potential nutritional, safety and therapeutic effects. 

Stem cells represent important tools for tissue engineering, drug screening, and disease modeling. this indicates the need for better quantification of ROS towards the accurate control of stem cell fate.

To conserve rare or endangered plants 

Appropriate business strategies should result in the creation of a non-toxic biological system capable of producing metal NPs which will be another milestone toward sustainable development.

The introduction of molecular techniques has provided great insight into the genetics of infertility. Yet, many aspects and our understanding of the genetic causes of male infertility need to be explored.

Studies have shown promising results for these compounds in various complications. Emphasis has been made to present herbal nutraceuticals effective on hard curative disorders related to oxidative stress including allergy, alzheimer, cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, eye, immune, inflammatory and Parkinson's diseases as well as obesity.