Principal Investigator

Dr. Jain is a computational biophysicist and bioinformatician with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Computational Biology from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, India. His expertise spans artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), bioinformatics, computational chemistry, molecular modelling, and computational biophysics, with a strong focus on developing integrative computational approaches for biomedical research. 

His research interests encompass AI-driven drug discovery, biomarker and therapeutic target discovery, protein allostery, translational bioinformatics, peptide engineering, and biomaterials design. His current research focuses on the identification and validation of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for cancer and Alzheimer's disease, the rational design and optimization of small molecules and peptides, the development of AI/ML models for biomedical applications, and the design of peptide-based biomaterials for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. His long-term goal is to integrate AI, bioinformatics, and multiscale molecular simulations to advance precision medicine and accelerate the translation of computational discoveries into clinically relevant solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Assistant Professor | Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra, Ranchi, India
  July 2020 – Present

• Assistant Professor | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) Ahmedabad, India
  July 2018 – June 2020

• DBT Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellow
  2019 – 2024
  Hosted at NIPER Ahmedabad (2019–2020) and BIT Mesra (2020–2024).

• Postdoctoral Researcher | University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
  June 2013 – June 2018

• Postdoctoral Researcher | Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, Germany
  December 2012 – May 2013

• Project Scientist | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
  July 2012 – November 2012

ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• • Editorial Board Member, Discover Oncology (Springer Nature, 2026) – Invited to join the Editorial Board in recognition of expertise in computational biology, bioinformatics, and translational cancer research.

  • Recipient, Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award (Editorial Contribution) – Scientific Reports (2026) – Recognized among the top 20% of editors for outstanding editorial stewardship, rigorous manuscript evaluation, and excellence in managing the peer-review process.

  • Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reviews (Nature Portfolio, 2026) – Invited to join the Editorial Board in recognition of scientific expertise and contributions to advancing interdisciplinary research through rigorous peer review and editorial leadership.

  • Recipient, Young Scientist Award, Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery Society (BIDDS), India (2025) – Conferred in recognition of outstanding contributions to drug design and translational bioinformatics.

  • Member, National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) (2025) – Elected in recognition of significant contributions to bioscience and biotechnology.

  • Life Member, Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists (ISCB)

  • Life Member, Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery Society (BIDDS)

  • Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio, 2024) – Invited to join the Editorial Board in recognition of expertise in computational biology and commitment to maintaining excellence in scientific publishing.

  • Recipient, Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India (2019) – Prestigious national fellowship awarded to outstanding Indian scientists returning to India to establish independent research programs in biotechnology.

  • Recipient, Vishnu Ji Ram Memorial Award, Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists (ISCB) (2022) – Conferred in recognition of outstanding contributions to chemical biology.

  • Recipient, CSIR Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) (2008) – Awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, for research excellence during doctoral studies.

  • Recipient, National and International Travel Grants – Received competitive travel grants from DST, CSIR, INSA, and the Biophysical Society (USA) to present research at international scientific conferences.