SURGE 3.0 Selected participants

ASWATHI J

I am  pursuing M.Sc. Biotechnology at St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangalore. My academic interests include Molecular Biology and Bioremediation. I am passionate about exploring sustainable biological approaches for environmental restoration and their integration with molecular research to enhance efficiency.

AYUSH CHAUDHARY 

I am pursuing M.Sc. Biochemistry at Banaras Hindu University. My interests include molecular biology and neurobiochemistry, focusing on cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying health and disease. I aim to explore biochemical pathways affecting neuronal function and contribute to developing innovative therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disorders.

BHASWATI BORA 

I am from Nagaon, Assam and am pursuing my Master's in Zoology from North Eastern Hill University, with a passion for animal conservation and understanding ecological balance. Dedicated to learning about animal behavior, ecology, and conservation strategies to contribute to preserving biodiversity. 

DEVIKA K 

I am pursuing my M.Sc. General Biotechnology at St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala. My academic interests include cellular and molecular mechanisms, with emphasis on signalling pathways and gene regulation. I’m also keen on applying molecular biology to real-world innovations in biocosmetics and sustainable product development.

DIKSHA KAUSHIK 

I am currently a postgraduate student at Central University of South Bihar pursuing M.Sc. in Biotechnology. With a strong background in Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, I aspire to develop innovative biotechnological solutions for healthcare and environmental challenges through advanced molecular biology research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

DILSHIDA O C

I am currently pursuing M.Sc. in Nutrition Biology at the Central University of Haryana. My academic interests include molecular biology, food chemistry, and bioactive compounds. I am passionate about research on cellular mechanisms and aspire to contribute to the molecular-level understanding of human health.

GAIKWAD YASH SUSHIL

I am a Biotechnology postgraduate student at BPHES Ahmednagar College, Ahilyanagar, with interest in molecular biology, tissue culture, and microbiological techniques. I aim to strengthen my technical expertise and scientific understanding through this workshop, contributing to my growth as a skilled and research-oriented biotechnologist.

GYATI ANKHA 

I am a postgraduate student currently pursuing an MSc in Zoology at Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh. Over the years, I have developed a deep interest in stem cell biology and its potential in regenerative medicine, and I aspire to pursue research in this field in the future. Alongside my academic interests, I enjoy reading a variety of books and often spend my free time playing chess. I also love exploring different cultures and travelling to new places whenever I get the chance.

HARIPRIYA KAVI 

I’m pursuing my M.Sc. in zoology at Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women University, Vijayapura. Fascinated by how genes shape health and disease, my research explores variations in gene expression between healthy and diseased human cells. I aspire to uncover molecular insights that could contribute to better diagnostics and treatments.

KAMINENI SNEHA SRI 

I am currently pursuing my Master's in Biotechnology (GAT-B) from Pondicherry University. I aim to study on how the gut microbiome shapes human health, particularly through the gut-brain and it’s influence on circadian rhythm regulation.

KANGKONA ROY 

I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Human Genetics at Central University of Punjab. I’m really interested in exploring how genes and molecular mechanisms influence human health. I joined this Workshop to strengthen my practical understanding of molecular biology techniques and to gain hands-on experience. I’m excited to learn, interact, and build skills that’ll help me in my future research.

KASHVI JAIN 

I am an M.Sc. Biotechnology student at Government Holkar Science College, Indore, after completing my B.Sc. Honours in Biotechnology. I am passionate about understanding how life works and how subtle molecular changes influence complex biological processes. My academic interests lie in drug development, molecular biology and genetic disease pathogenesis, and I aspire to contribute to research that bridges molecular mechanisms with human health. 

KHUSHI SINGH CHANDRA 

I'm currently pursuing MSc Biotechnology from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. My research passion lies at the intersection of Environmental Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. I’m fascinated by how microbial systems and genetic tools can address pressing environmental challenges: from bioremediation to engineering sustainable bio-based solutions for a greener future. 

LAKSHMI PRIYA K S  

I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree at the University of Calicut. My academic interests include cancer biology, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders, and I aim to contribute to research addressing major health challenges through dedicated scientific research.

LUNGBILA IRENE 

I am pursuing my M.Sc. in Zoology at The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, with a deep interest in molecular biology, particularly in transcription factors and gene expression. I enjoy hands-on molecular-level training and constantly seek opportunities to learn advanced laboratory techniques and strengthen my experimental and research skills.

AYUSHEE MAURYA 

I am a passionate biotechnology student currently pursuing my masters degree. My interest lies in biochemistry and molecular biology and I am fascinated by intricate networks of biochemical reactions happening in our system. My long term goal is pursuing PhD and contributing to the ever growing knowledge in the field. 

MOGESHKUMAR D 

I am pursuing my M.Sc. (Ag.) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at ICAR–IARI (IIAB), Ranchi. My interests include plant molecular biology, gene regulation, stress-responsive pathways, and genome editing. I aim to advance sustainable agriculture through molecular approaches and genome-editing strategies for climate-resilient crop improvement. 

PUNYATOYA SAHU 

I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Biotechnology at Ravenshaw University. I am interested in knowing about the use of molecular biology to answer practical questions in forensic science, especially through studying tissue-specific gene expression. I am keen to learn how RNA markers can help identify different biological fluids more accurately. And further I hope to strengthen my skills in RNA isolation, cDNA preparation, and quantitative PCR, and gain a clearer understanding about these techniques to be applied to real forensic problems. 

RAVNEET

I completed my graduate degree in Life Sciences from Hansraj College, University of Delhi, and I am currently pursuing my master's in Biosciences and Bioengineering at IIT Roorkee. Alongside my studies, I am actively involved in the field as the Director of the Consortium of Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Sciences and Chief Advisor to the Biological Sciences Research Cell (HRC-DU). 

RAYAPU CHARAN TEJ 

I am pursuing M.Sc. in Biochemistry at the Central University of Kerala. My research interests focus on RNA vaccine development and oncolytic viruses. I am eager to explore these fields further and contribute to the advancement of molecular biology through research and innovation.

SAADH V 

I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Zoology at the Central University of Kerala. I’m fascinated by cancer biology and the molecular mechanisms behind it. With a curious and detail-oriented approach, I hope to pursue a PhD and contribute to research in molecular biology.

SAHELI KARAR

I am a Master’s student in Biotechnology from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, with a strong interest in molecular biology and genetics, particularly in understanding gene regulations and their disruptions in complex biological systems. My current focus is on exploring the molecular and regulatory pathways of Mycobacterium tuberculosis through computational approaches.

SANTHALAKSHMI N M 

I am a final-year Master’s student in Biotechnology with a strong passion for research. My interests include Molecular and Cancer biology, bioinformatics. I have project experience in computer-aided drug discovery, where I integrate computational approaches to design and discover potential therapeutics with promising future prospects.

SAYANIKA GHOSH

I am currently pursuing an M.Sc. Biotechnology program at VIT Vellore while I hold a Microbiology bachelor's degree from SNU. My research focus combines computational biology with microbiology, cancer, genomics, proteomics and molecular biology to solve scientific challenges in real-world settings. I aim to develop my technical abilities and analytical skills through practical molecular biology work to become an industry-focused contributor.  

SNEHA KUSHWAHA

I am a postgraduate student at IIT Roorkee with research interests in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and Stem cell biology. My work focuses on antimicrobial resistance mechanism study in Acinetobacter baumannii and microbial genetic engineering. I am passionate about exploring molecular mechanisms that contribute to microbial pathogenesis and resistance.

SNEHA S BHOGALE

I am currently pursuing Masters in zoology from Rani Channamma University Belagavi, Karnataka. I am passionate about two contrasting but equally fascinating fields : Ethology and Molecular Biology. I aim to apply my knowledge and research skills to address real-world biological challenges.