Prashant Kishor Sharma | Microfluidics | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Prashant Kishor Sharma | Microfluidics | Research Excellence Award

National Cheng Kung University | Taiwan

Prashant Kishor Sharma is a PhD researcher in Mechanical Engineering at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, with a strong focus on microfluidics, active matter, and AI-integrated engineering. His research centers on the design and control of magnetically actuated artificial cilia and swarm microrobots for precise manipulation of fluids and particles at the microscale. He has pioneered studies in microflow switching using artificial cilia for on-demand particle manipulation, enabling advanced control in lab-on-a-chip platforms. Sharma has also explored cognitive and neurobehavioral responses of zebrafish in microfluidic environments, developing AI-assisted computational models to optimize drug delivery and therapeutic testing. In addition to his microfluidics research, he has contributed to computational hemodynamics, utilizing physics-informed neural networks and CFD to analyze abdominal aortic aneurysms, and has implemented bio-inspired designs for drag reduction and thermal optimization in engineering systems. His earlier work involved adsorption-based oxygen concentrators using natural zeolites and the development of solar-powered drying devices, demonstrating his versatility in both biomedical and energy applications. Sharma has published extensively in high-impact journals, including Advanced Intelligent Systems, Biosensors, and Biomicrofluidics, and holds a patent for a natural zeolite-based oxygen concentrator. His research integrates AI, computational modeling, and experimental fluid mechanics to advance the development of lab-on-a-chip platforms for biomedical diagnostics and drug delivery. Recognized for excellence, he has received awards for outstanding research contributions and poster presentations, highlighting his innovative approaches to micro-robotics, flow control, and biomedical engineering, positioning him as a leading emerging researcher in microfluidic systems and active matter technologies.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

  • Sharma, P. K., Lu, T.-Y., & Chen, C.-Y. (2025). Microfluidic mixing with the dynamic control of magnetic actuation. Advanced Intelligent Systems.

  • Sharma, P. K., & Chen, C.-Y. (2025). AI-integrated micro/nanoscale magnetic robots for biomedical applications: Recent advances in design, fabrication, and functions. Biosensors.

  • Sharma, P. K., Wei, P.-W., Loganathan, D., Lu, Y.-H., & Chen, C.-Y. (2025). Microflow switching using artificial cilia for on-demand particle manipulation. Advanced Intelligent Systems.

  • Sharma, P. K., Loganathan, D., Chen, M.-L., Lu, Y.-H., Wang, P.-H., & Chen, C.-Y. (2025). Cognitive dynamics of drug-mediated zebrafish under sound stimuli in a microfluidic environment. Biomicrofluidics.

  • Kandukuri, K. S., Sharma, P. K., & Arun, R. K. (2024). A comparative assessment of distributive mode active solar dryers: Flat plate collector vs evacuated tube collector with thermal energy storage and perforated baffled trays. Solar Energy Journal.

Ayush Amod | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ayush Amod | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Information Technology, India

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Ayush Amod began his academic journey with a strong foundation in Life Sciences, earning both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Allahabad (UoA), India. His keen interest in interdisciplinary sciences led him to pursue a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Bioinformatics from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT-A). With a passion for research, he secured a prestigious Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by ICMR (All India Rank-18) and also qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) by CSIR (All India Rank-50), showcasing his excellence in the field of medical and computational biology.

🏅 Professional Endeavors

Currently serving as an ICMR-SRF Research Scholar at IIIT-Allahabad, Ayush Amod is in the final phase of his doctoral studies at the Department of Applied Sciences. His research is primarily centered on understanding bacterial biofilm infections, nanobiotechnology, and bioinformatics. His collaborative efforts with Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow have further enhanced the translational impact of his work.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Ayush Amod’s research contributions have been instrumental in advancing bioinformatics and computational biology, particularly in drug discovery and disease therapeutics. His work on strigolactone analogues focused on investigating the role of HDAC1 and HDAC2 inhibitors in hepatocellular carcinoma, leading to a significant publication in Biotechnology Letters (2022). During the COVID-19 pandemic, he contributed to drug discovery by evaluating the phytoconstituents of Tinospora cordifolia against SARS-CoV-2 K417N and N501Y mutant spike glycoprotein and its main protease, providing valuable insights into potential antiviral therapeutics. Additionally, he played a key role in the development of the Anti-Ebola Peptide Database (AEPDB), a specialized and comprehensive resource of antiviral peptides against the Ebola virus, making a meaningful impact on computational virology and peptide-based drug discovery.

📊 Impact and Influence

Ayush has made remarkable progress in the field of bioinformatics, contributing to 7 SCI-indexed research papers and maintaining an h-index of 4 and i10-index of 2, reflecting the significance of his work. His research bridges the gap between computational biology and medical sciences, aiding drug discovery and therapeutic development.

📚 Academic Citations & Publications

With a total of 7 SCI-indexed publications, his work is gaining widespread recognition in the scientific community. His research has been referenced by fellow scholars working in drug discovery, computational biology, and nanobiotechnology.

🛠 Technical Skills

Ayush possesses expertise in a diverse range of computational and laboratory techniques, enabling him to make significant contributions to bioinformatics and drug discovery. His proficiency in molecular docking and dynamics simulations allows for the detailed analysis of biomolecular interactions, crucial for understanding drug-target mechanisms. He is skilled in computational drug discovery, utilizing advanced algorithms and modeling techniques to identify potential therapeutic compounds. Additionally, his experience in bioinformatics database development has contributed to the creation of specialized resources for antiviral research. With a strong background in high-performance computing for biological data analysis, he efficiently processes large-scale genomic and proteomic datasets, enhancing the accuracy and speed of computational biology applications.

🎓 Teaching Experience & Knowledge Sharing

As a dedicated researcher, Ayush has mentored junior scholars in bioinformatics and computational biology. He has actively engaged in scientific discussions and workshops to help budding researchers develop skills in molecular modeling, drug discovery, and bioinformatics tools.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

With an interdisciplinary research approach, Ayush Amod is poised to make groundbreaking contributions in computational biology and nanobiotechnology. His ongoing research on bacterial biofilm infections and drug resistance will play a crucial role in developing novel therapeutic strategies. Looking ahead, he aims to expand his work in AI-driven drug discovery and personalized medicine, contributing towards a better understanding of infectious diseases and their treatment.

📖Notable Publications

  1. A Specialized and Comprehensive Resource of Antiviral Peptides against Ebola Virus
    • Authors: Mondal, R.K., Anand, A.A., Amod, A., Pal, O., Samanta, S.K.
    • Journal: International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics
    • Year: 2025
  2. A comprehensive guide on screening and selection of a suitable AMP against biofilm-forming bacteria
    • Authors: Anurag Anand, A., Amod, A., Anwar, S., Sethi, G., Samanta, S.K.
    • Journal: Critical Reviews in Microbiology
    • Year: 2024
  3. Finding Novel AMPs Secreted from the Human Microbiome as Potent Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Agents and Studying Their Synergistic Activity with Ag NCs
    • Authors: Singh, A., Amod, A., Mulpuru, V., Sahoo, A.K., Samanta, S.K.
    • Journal: ACS Applied Bio Materials
    • Year: 2023
  4. Evaluation of phytoconstituents of Tinospora cordifolia against K417N and N501Y mutant spike glycoprotein and main protease of SARS-CoV-2- an in silico study
    • Authors: Choudhary, P., Singh, T., Amod, A., Singh, S.
    • Journal: Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
    • Year: 2023
  5. Network pharmacological evaluation of strigolactones efficacy as potential inhibitors against therapeutic targets of hepatocellular carcinoma
    • Authors: Amod, A., Pahal, S., Choudhary, P., Gupta, A., Singh, S.
    • Journal: Biotechnology Letters
    • Year: 2022
  6. Bacterial biofilm infections, their resistance to antibiotics therapy and current treatment strategies
    • Authors: Singh, A., Amod, A., Pandey, P., Sahoo, A.K., Samanta, S.K.
    • Journal: Biomedical Materials (Bristol)
    • Year: 2022