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Principal Investigator
The principal investigator Dr. Dey is trained in Immunopharmacology and Nutritional Biochemistry. His research centers around defining the intestinal-level 3-M interactions between metabolism, microbiome, and metabolome in relation to non-communicable chronic metabolic conditions like obesity, type II diabetes, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. In parallel, he is also engaged in applied research to develop prophylactic and therapeutic strategies against chronic metabolic disease, especially focusing on intestinal and hepatic health (e.g., dysbiosis, gut barrier dysfunction, LPS/TLR4-response). Over the years, his research has deciphered the therapeutic efficacy of several traditional remedies and nutritional supplements. Besides research, Dr. Dey also teaches Medical and Animal Biotechnology-related subjects.
'Learning is a continuous process' and 'There is always scope for improvement' are his life philosophies. Besides research and teaching, Dr. Dey enjoys cooking and reading books.
Sayantani Bhattacharya (PhD Scholar)
B.Sc. (Medical) 2019, Punjabi University
M.Sc. (Biotechnology) 2019), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala
Project: Gut-barrier protective role of gut commensals
Email: sayantanibhattacharya1403@gmail.com; sbhattacharya_phd21@thapar.edu
LinkedIn: sayantani-bhattacharya-aa4b931b5
Jyoti Sharma (PhD Scholar)
B.Sc. (Industrial Microbiology), 2018, L. S. College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
M.Sc. (Microbiology), 2020, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana
Project: Effects of lipotoxicity on specific metabolic pathway regulations in liver
Email: jjyoti_phd22@thapar.edu
Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, Cooking, Painting, and Swimming
Nisha Tewari (Ph.D. Scholar)
B.Sc. (Biotechnology), 2016, Garhwal University
M.Sc. (Zoology), 2019, Kumaun University, Nainital
Project: Study of the reciprocal interaction between gut microbiota and novel drug candidates
Email: ntewari_phd22@thapar.edu
Nehal Batra (Ph.D. Scholar)
B.Sc. Hons. (Biotechnology) 2021, Panjab University, Chandigarh
M.Sc. (Biotechnology) 2023, Thapar Institute if Engineering & Technology
Project: Effects of nutritional perturbations on the hepatic metabolomic homeostasis
Email: nehalbatra91@gmail.com
Hobbies – Cooking, Painting, Reading scientific articles, Stargazing
Snehi Kinger
M.Sc. (Biotechnology) 2024, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala
B.Sc. Hons. (Biotechnology) 2022, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun
Project: Unveiling the impact of plant growth regulators on secondary metabolites through untargeted metabolomics.
Email: skinger_msc22@thapar.edu
Malini Rawat
B.Sc. (Biotechnology), 2019, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan
M.Sc. (Biotechnology), 2021, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan
Project: Effects of oral microbiome-derived outer membrane vesicles on hepatocellular metabolism.
Hobbies: Yoga, and traveling.
Email: malinirawat25@gmail.com
Arushi Saini
Integrated B.Sc. Hons and MS in Zoology
Department of Zoology, Central University of Jammu (2020 - 2025)
Project: Isolationa nd characterization of probioic microbiota from indegenous fermented foods.
Email: arushisaini282@gmail.com
Anmol Singh
B.Sc. (Biotechnology), 2016, Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College, Chandigarh
M.Sc. (Biotechnology), 2018, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala
Ph.D. (Chemistry & Biochemistry), 2026, TIET: Synthesis and Bioactivity of Selenium Nanoparticles Stabilized by Biocompatible Agents
Current Project: Evaluation of Functional Efficacy of Selenium Nanoparticle-Coated Matrices for Enhanced Diabetic Wound Healing
Email: aanmol60_phd18@thapar.edu LinkedIn: Anmol Singh , Ph.D | LinkedIn
Titas Ghosh
B.Sc. Zoology (Honours), 2015 West Bengal State University, Barasat, West Bengal
M.Sc. Microbiology, 2018, Adamas University, Barasat, West Bengal
Project: Disruption and Preservation of Learning and Memories in the Honeybee, Apis Mellifera - An investigation in Behavioral Toxicology, Genetics and Metabolomics
Email: titas_ps@thapar.edu
Mahek Sohal
Mehak Sohal (PhD Scholar)
B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology Panjab University, Chandigarh
M.Sc. Microbial Biotechnology Panjab University, Chandigarh
Email: msohal_phd25@thapar.edu
Past Students
Ph.D. Biotechnology Thesis
Dr. Dwinder Sidhu (21-25). Isolation of catechin-producing endophytic fungi from Camellia sinensis and influence of catechin nanoparticles on gut microbiota.
M.Sc. Biotechnology Thesis
Suruchi Agarwal (25-26). Molecular and Metabolomic Phenotyping of High-energy Metabolite-Induced Gut Barrier-Dysfunction.
Rajnandini (25-26). Defining the Pathway Enrichments of Steroid Glycoside Biosynthesis.
Jessica Kashyap (25-26). Effects of polyamines on the global metabolome of rose (jointly with Prof. Anil Kumar).
Anshika (2024-25). Study of gut microbiota and drug reciprocal interaction using metagenomics and metabolomics
Amisha Mehta (2024-25) Effect of Elicitors on Metabolite Production in Didymella sinensis, an Endophytic Fungus Isolated from C. sinensis (jointky with Dr. M. Vasundhara).
Kirti (2024-25). Effects of plant growth regulators on the volatile metabolome of coriander
Ayushi (2024-25). Effects of elicitors on catechin-producing endophytes.
Snehi Kinger (2023-24). The role of polyamines on the production of volatile secondary metabolite in Coriandrum sativum L.
Nandini Umat (2023-24) Untargeted metabolomic fingerprinting and study of associated metabolic pathways of dermatological phytotherapeutics of north-eastern sub-Himalayan region of India
Nehal (2022-23) Effects of nutritional perturbations on the metabolomic homeostasis of HepG2 cells.
Ruhi Walia (2021-22) Characterization of commercial probiotic bacteria for physio-chemical stress tolerance.
Sonia Gandhi (2021-22) Deciphering spice aromatic biosynthetic pathways using spice volatile metabolome.
Navneet Kaur (2020-21) A comprehensive overview of bacterial exopolysaccharides: from fundamentals to bioactivities.
Rajat Sharma (2020-21) Pharmacological effects of Oleander.
M. Tech. Biotechnology Thesis
Sanya Goyal (2025-2026) Comprehensive quality evaluation of ibuprofen API in pharmaceutical industry.
Megha Jain (2024-25) synthesis and characterization of self-assembling peptides and their biomedical applications (joint: CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology)
Alisha (2024-25) Screen of iron-exchange resins for the purification of monoclonal antibodies (jointly with Mankind Research Center)
Rasman Kullar (2024-25) Gut commensal induced modulation of the global metabolome of Caco-2 cells
Kungkamliu Newmei (2023-24) Influence of rhizospheric bacteria on plant secondary metabolite profile
Amiteshwar Kaur (2021-22) Isolation and characterization of lactobacillus species from human gut and study of its physio-chemical stress tolerance.
Upasana Gupta (2020-21) Intestinal etiologies of metabolic diseases.
External Intern Students
Akashdeep (2026) Isolation of characterization of probiotic bacteria from human gut microbiota.
Siddharth Bhushan Prasad (2024) NIT-Jalandhar. Deciphering the reciprocal interaction between gut microbiota and anti-diabetic and anti-hypertensive drugs using an Artificial Colon Model for Microbiota Research.
Nitisha T (2024) NIT-Jalandhar. Deciphering the reciprocal interaction between gut microbiota and anti-diabetic and anti-hypertensive drugs using an Artificial Colon Model for Microbiota Research.
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