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Amit Prasad, PhD
I joined IIT Mandi back in 2014 and started Immune Engineering Lab. The major focus of the lab is to understand the checks and balances associated with inflammatory processes. I am a student of Immunology, trying to understand the different aspects of inflammatory control mechanism through host-pathogen interactions. I received my initial training in this filed at SGPGI ,Lucknow and Harvard Medical School. Its so exciting to learn diiferent aspects of this basic aspect of immunology implying helminths and bacteria.
Being team leader I feel privileged to get chance to work with these talented and hard working immune engineers!!
Ph.D. Students
Anand Kumar Keshri
I joined the Immune Engineering lab in 2019 during my master’s dissertation on antimicrobial resistance. Fascinated by the immune system's responses in combating pathogens and their complex interactions, I transitioned to a PhD scholar role in 2020. My research revolves around Helicobacter pylori and Taenia solium infections. I earned my master’s in biotechnology from the Central University of Haryana in 2019 and my B.Sc. in Biotechnology from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi. Besides my academic pursuits, I enjoy playing badminton, sketching, traveling, and watching movies.
Swati Sharma
I did my bachelor's from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Post which I pursued my Master's in Zoology from Punjab University, Chandigarh. I joined the Immune Engineering Lab at IIT Mandi in February 2022 as a PhD Scholar. My research interest lies in deciphering the intricate interplay between immune responses and metabolic pathways within the context of infectious diseases. I am a big yoga enthusiast. In my leisure time, I read novels and watch K-dramas.
Parul Mehra
I joined the Immune Engineering Lab in August 2022 as a PhD scholar. I always had a keen interest in studying the pathogenesis of diseases and their therapeutic strategies. Before joining IIT Mandi, I was a JRF at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi and I worked on Colorectal cancer. I completed my Masters in Microbiology from Central Research Institute in March 2021 and my Bachelor's in Microbiology from St. Bede's College, Shimla in 2018. I love to travel and my personal interests include cooking, journalling and listening sufi music.
Anubha Chaudhary
I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences from the University of Delhi North Campus, followed by a Master’s degree in Zoology with a focus on Immunoparasitology from the Department of Zoology, Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut. In August 2022, I joined the Immune Engineering Lab as a PhD scholar. Here, I am interested in targeting the functional lipid landscape of immune and microglial cells, aiming to uncover new biomarkers for infectious diseases. Apart from my academic pursuits, I enjoy playing table tennis.
Ananya Kapoor
Before joining my Ph.D. here in Dr. Amit Prasad’s Lab in IIT Mandi, I completed my Masters in Applied Microbiology from BHU Varanasi in 2022. I have also worked in Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad, Haryana in Clinical and Cellular Virology Laboratory as a dissertation intern. I have always been fascinated towards studying infections and immunology, hence my research interest focuses mainly towards this area. In Immune Engineering Lab, I am interested in studying effects of chronic infectious disease in immune homeostasis and to identify the molecular mechanisms. Outside of the lab, I enjoy singing, listening to music and travelling new places.
Manjulata
I joined Immune Engineering Lab in Feb 2023 as a Part - time PhD Scholar. I earned my M. Sc , M. Phil and M. Ed from MPBU Bhopal and HPU Shimla. Regarding my teaching assignment I worked in Central University of Tibetan Studies Sarnath Varanasi (U.P) from 2012 to 2017 as an Assistant Professor Botany. Then joined MlSM Post Graduate College Sunder Nagar (H.P) in 2018 as an Assistant Professor Botany till date. My area of research is to evaluate the therapeutic potential of Medicinal plants of Himalayan region in Neurodegenerative diseases.
Puja Rani Panda
I am Puja Rani Panda, a research associate at the Immune Engineering Lab at IIT Mandi since August 2023. My academic journey began with Bachelor's of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from Biju Pattnaik Technical University. Driven by passion for Marketing, I pursued MBA with dual specialization in Finance and Marketing from Osmania University. With fervor in nutrition and health, I completed Masters of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management in 2020. Before joining the lab, I have diverse work experience of 6 years in Education, Marketing and Public Relations. I would love to integrate my interdisciplinary education and work towards neutraceuticals and their roles in immunology.
Durganand Thakur
I have completed a master's in Biotechnology from Visva-Bharati University under a DBT-Teaching fellowship, after my master's I qualified in GATE-XL and then joined Dr. Shroff Charity Eye Hospital New Delhi as a project assistant. where I worked on age-related macular degeneration, I explored the proangiogenic activity of Alu cDNA and examined whether and how the proangiogenic mechanism of Alu cDNA and VEGF converge and interface, along with this, I worked on HSV keratitis and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. I joined Immune Engineering Lab at IIT-Mandi for P.hD on Aug 2024, under the supervision of Dr. Amit Prasad where I will explore the world of H. pylori and Taenia. solium. I was a professional cricketer till my college days so cricket flows in my blood along with all the immune cells, I also love to write poems and read books.
KUMUD
Hi! I’m KUMUD, a Ph.D. student at IIT Mandi, who joined the Immune Engineering lab in August 2024. My academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Banasthali University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, followed by a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from the University of Jammu. I hold work experience in Rapid Diagnostics from Patanjali Research Foundation, Uttarakhand, where I worked in the area of Biosensing and Chemosensing to target the rapid detection of Pesticides and Milk adulteration. Through my work here, I am eager to enhance my skills, which will be crucial for my development as a researcher. Outside the lab, I enjoy travelling, doing craftwork, watching K-dramas, spending time with dogs, and listening to music, which keeps my creativity flowing and helps me think outside the box.
Aditya Jarare
Aditya Jarare is a dedicated cell biologist and immunologist with extensive experience in cell-based bioassays. He has worked on screening various monoclonal antibodies, cytokines, hormones, and growth factors using different mechanisms of action, like cell proliferation, ADCC, CDC, etc. Aditya has collaborated closely with numerous clinical laboratories across multiple countries for research projects focused on developing diagnostic methods for leukaemia, lymphoma, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection using a flow cytometer as a tool. One of his notable achievements includes co-developing a patented buffer that stabilises antibodies conjugated to fluorescent polymer dyes. In his free time, Aditya enjoys swimming, playing badminton, playing mobile games, and cooking non-vegetarian dishes.
SAHIL YADAV
Hi! I joined the Immune Engineering Lab in August 2025 as a PhD scholar. Before joining IIT Mandi, I did my dissertation at THSTI, Faridabad, Haryana, where I worked on Tfh cells. I completed my Master's in Microbiology from Central University of Haryana in 2024 and my Bachelor's in Life Sciences from Chaudhary Bansi Lal University in 2022. I have always been fascinated with immune cell interactions and immunology, hence my research interest focuses mainly towards this area.
Co-Supervision (Ph.D. & MS)
Preeti Rathi (Ph.D.)
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