Research Team

Dr. Sanjeev Soni

https://icsio.csio.res.in/csio.ems/eprofile.aspx 

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sanjeev-Soni-3  

https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Bfvt9tUAAAAJ&hl=en 

https://in.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-soni-73ba4018

Dr. Rizul Gautam

Dr. Rizul Gautam completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in engineering at the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research – Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh (AcSIR-CSIO) under my supervision. Her research work involved "Injectable hydrogel for photothermally modulated drug release". She did her B.Tech (Biotechnology) from D.C.R.U.S.T Murthal, Haryana and Master of Engineering (Biotechnology) from UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh. She received gold medals in M.Tech for securing the first position in the University. Also, she has qualified GATE (Biotechnology), and H.P. State Eligibility Test (SET). 

Email: rizulgautam.s@gmail.com, rizul.csio19a@acsir.res.in 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rizul-gautam-11a05467/?originalSubdomain=in

ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3747-8513 

Dinesh Kumar

Email: dineshthakur10322@gmail.com 

Dinesh Kumar is a Ph.D. scholar at the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, since August 2022. He holds a B.Tech in Biotechnology from Arni University.

Dinesh achieved an All India Rank (AIR) of 109 in the CSIR-NET JRF examination in 2022. He also qualified the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in both 2021 and 2022, securing AIR 1520 and 2000, respectively. Additionally, he qualified for the Department of Biotechnology Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) in 2022.

His research focuses on the "Fabrication of polymer and hydrogel-based microneedle patches for transdermal theranostics", aiming to advance therapeutic delivery and diagnostic capabilities. These patches aim to improve the way we deliver treatments and monitor health in a more convenient and non-invasive way. By using these microneedles, he hopes to develop a dual-purpose system that not only delivers medication through the skin but also helps with diagnostic testing, allowing for real-time monitoring of health conditions. Ultimately, his goal is to make medical treatments more effective and accessible, while also improving how we track and diagnose diseases.

Aishani
Ph.D. Scholar

Aishani is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering at the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR) - CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), Chandigarh, since August 2024, under my supervision. Her research focuses on the development of wearable biosensors, with a specialization in strain sensors and microneedle-based sensors for non-invasive physiological monitoring. She holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Biotechnology from Punjab Technical University and a Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Biotechnology from University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET), Panjab University, Chandigarh. Prior to joining CSIR-CSIO, Aishani worked as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, where she was actively involved in a clinical research project investigating the therapeutic potential of growth hormone in alcoholic hepatitis patients through a randomized controlled trial. This experience gave her a strong foundation in clinical and translational research, complementing her current interdisciplinary work.

E-mail: aishani74@gmail.com, aishani.csio24a@acsir.res.in

LinkedIN: linkedin.com/in/aishani-wadhawan

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3444-3438

Mary Edna Janumala
Ph.D. Scholar

Mary Edna Janumala is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering through Integrated Dual Degree Program (IDDP) at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) – CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), Chandigarh. Her research focuses on the development of hydrogel-based microneedle platforms for the detection of cardiac biomarkers such as troponins, aiming at non-invasive, point-of-care monitoring for early prognosis of cardiac arrest. She holds a Bachelor of technology (B.Tech) in Biotechnology from Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh. Currently in her M.Tech phase of the IDDP, she is simultaneously preparing for national level competitive examinations such as DBT- BET JRF, GATE XL, GATE BT to strengthen her research expertise. 

Her interdisciplinary research interests lie at the intersection of biosensors, biomaterials, molecular diagnostics, and translational healthcare technologies. With strong motivation to bridge engineering and life sciences, she aspires to contribute towards affordable diagnostic devices and startup innovations in cardiac healthcare. 

E-mail: maryedna661@gmail.com

LinkedIN: https://in.linkedin.com/in/mary-edna-janumala-158a491a5 

Ruhani
Ph.D. Scholar

Ruhani is currently pursuing Ph.D. (Engineering) under Integrated Dual Degree Program at CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), Chandigarh through Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), with me as supervisor. She joined in August 2024. Her research work focuses on microneedle-based diagnostic systems. 

She completed her B.Tech (Biotechnology) at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India. During her B.Tech internship, she received training at ICAR–NDRI, Karnal, where she gained hands-on experience in microbiological and molecular biology techniques. During her B.Tech internship at CSIR–CSIO, she gained knowledge on the development and characterization of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and contributed to the characterization of food materials for spray-drying applications using techniques such as Rheometry and Surface Tensiometry.

E-mail: ruhanisaluja008@gmail.com

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruhani-saluja-a6486422a

Ramandeep Kaur
Ph.D. Scholar (Industry Sponsored)

Ramandeep Kaur enrolled as a Ph.D. scholar in January 2026 in the Department of Biomedical Instrumentation under the supervision of Dr. Sanjeev Soni. Her research focuses on the development of microneedle patches for diagnostic applications, aiming toward point-of-care biomedical devices. She is currently supported by an industry-sponsored fellowship.

She completed her M.Sc. in Human Genomics from Panjab University in 2023 and holds a B.Sc. in Microbiology & Food Technology from MCM DAV College Sec 36, Chandigarh in 2021. Prior to joining CSIR-CSIO, she worked as a Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Endocrinology at PGIMER (March 2024 – May 2025). She also served as Assistant Project Manager (June 2023 – December 2023) and Full-time Research Intern (March 2021 – June 2023) at the ICMR-Center for Innovation and Bio Design, gaining extensive experience in translational research and biomedical innovation.

She holds two Indian patents, including an Assisted Rambler for Parkinson’s Elder Patients (202211012715) and an Automated Pooping System in Intelligent Patient Care (202311029243). 

She has actively participated in international hackathons, securing second place for developing the Pharmacy Health Analytics & Resource Optimization System (PHAROS) in a hackathon organized by Harvard University and IIT Ropar (April 2025), and 5th place at the Hackfrom - International Hackathon organized by University of California, Berkeley (June 2021).

Email : - ramandeep.csio26j@acsir.res.in

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramandeep-kaur-sandhu-003628208?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios.

Ashutosh Sharma
Ph.D. Scholar (UGC-NET Fellow)

Ashutosh sharma is Ph.D scholar in CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh. He has achieved all india rank 45 in CSIR UGC NET JRF exam in June 2025. He has completed his respective B. Tech and M. Tech Degrees in Biotechnology  from Maharishi Dayanand Univerisity Rohtak,  Haryana. 

He is having future research directions towards his work on nanoparticles and he is looking foward to achive his target to make inovative research in biomedical field. His primary goal is to improve patient care, develop diagnostic tools, and advance research options in this developing area.

E-mail: ats902525@gmail.com

Dr. Dheeraj Pratap

• Currently, Assistant Professor, Optics and Photonics Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD).

• He worked as CSIR Nehru Postdoctoral fellow at CSIO in Plasmonic photothermal research area wherein, he investigated the optical characteristics of nanoparticle aggregates / clusters towards plasmonic photothermal therapeutics [2019-2022]. 

• His research interests are, Metamaterials, plasmonics, photothermal, nanophotonics, nanoscale heat transfer.

        Email id. - dpratap@iitd.res.in 

        https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dheeraj-Pratap 

Dr. Vikas

• Currently, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Glasgow towards optimizing singlet oxygen dosimetry for photodynamic therapy and developing innovative Time-Resolved Singlet Oxygen Luminescence Detection systems.

• He worked as a DBT-JRF (project), ICMR-SRF & completed his Ph.D. at CSIO through Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR) under my supervision. His Ph.D. title is "Investigation of optical interaction in plasmonic photothermal therapeutics" [2018-2023]. 

• His research involves the propagation of light and the characterization of optical properties for tumor tissue toward plasmonic photothermal therapy . 

      Email id. - vikas5293@gmail.com 

      https://linkedin.com/in/dr-vikas-bb98b3a1 

Dr. Sarabjot Kaur

• She completed her M.Tech & PhD at CSIO through Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research under my supervision. Her Ph.D. title is "Photothermal assisted antimicrobial activity of plasmonic nanoparticles" [2018-2024].

• Research Interests: Nanoparticle synthesis, Antimicrobial/Sterilization, Plasmonic photothermal phenomenon.  

       Email: sjksaini19@gmail.com, 

LinkedIn Id: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarabjot-kaur-194b88206/ 

Dr. Amit Kumar Shaw

• He carried out his M.Tech thesis, DBT Project-JRF/SRF & PhD scholar at CSIO through Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research under my supervision. His Ph.D. title is "Photothermal transport phenomenon within a biological tissue in presence of photothermal agent" [2017-2025].

• Research  Interests:  Heat transfer, Thermal engineering, Numerical simulation, Cancer thermal  therapeutics
  Email: aks.amitkrshaw@gmail.com; amitk.csio19j@acsir.res.in
  LinkedIn Id: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-shaw-8238a796/

Dr. Gourav Sharma

• Currently Assistant Professor at Khalsa Collage for Women, Ludhiana.

• He completed his PhD at CSIO through Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research under my supervision. His Ph.D. title is  on "Graphene-based nanomaterials for heat transfer applications". In addition to pursuing his PhD, he also served as a Chemistry instructor at the Indo-Swiss Training Centre, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, for three years.  He has qualified for his CSIR-NET/JRF with AIR-3 in Chemical Sciences [2019-2025]. 

• Research Interests : Nanofluids, Heat Transfer, Energy Storage, Thermochromic Phase Change materials.

       Email ID : gouravcsir@gmail.com, gourav.csio19j@acsir.res.in 

       LinkedIn ID : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gourav-sharma-62421614b/

Dr. Divya Khurana

• Currently, she is Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellow (Netherlands).

• DST WISE postdoctoral fellow at CSIR-CSIO [2025].

• She completed her PhD in Engineering at the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh under my supervision. Her PhD work focused on "Plasmonic photothermal based multimodal therapeutics for cancer treatment" [2017-2023].

• Dr. Khurana's research interests include nanoparticle synthesis, photothermal therapeutics, multimodal cancer therapy and cancer nanomedicine. 

Email id: divyakhurana219@gmail.com