Dr. Debasisa Mohanty, Ph.D., FNASc, FASc, FNA
Director,
National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India

Dr. Sanjeet Kumar Mahtha,
MK Bhan Young Researcher

I have completed my PhD from Dr. Gitanjali Yadav lab at National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi. During my PhD, I had worked on Computational analysis of StAR-related lipid transfer (START) domains in plants kingdom. I have skills in the areas of sequence analysis, comparative genomics, evolutionary study, structural analysis and systems biology. You can reach me at sanjeetmahtha@gmail.com. [More Details]

Mr. Bhushan Dilip Dhamale,
PhD Scholar,

Ms. Ankita Pal, PhD Scholar
Batch 2019 [Thesis Submitted]

My educational background is a bit diverse. I did my bachelor’s in Chemistry and master’s in Biochemistry but now I became an Artificial Intelligence enthusiast here in my PhD. My project is based on building an ML model for predicting antibiotic resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. I am proficient in the Python language and also familiar with web programming. I always push myself to take challenges to be the best possible student I can be. Apart from education I enjoy music, adventures and spending time with myself. [More Details]

Ms. Sapna Pal, PhD Scholar,
Batch 2019 [Thesis Submitted]

My project revolves around understanding the effect of oncogenic mutations on kinase like EGFR which leads to various types of cancers (eg. lung cancer, head and neck cancer, etc.) and development of kinase inhibitors. I think what fascinates me most is how this cancer research area is very vast and huge amount of data in terms of genomic data, proteomics data,etc., is being generated every year and not to mention there are databases like ZINC15 which contains almost 100 millions chemical compounds yet to be screened against different oncogenic proteins. I think utilizing all this available data is very important and might give us some very important insights into causation of cancer and its mechanism. I am proficient in molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations techniques. I am familiar with machine learning/deep learning and use python programming language frequently. [More Details]

Mr. Sureshkumar V, PhD Scholar (RCB-NII),
Batch 2020

Expertise in Meta-analysis, Database development, and various Next Generation Sequencing analysis. The current Doctoral research is on single-cell immune repertoire data analysis and TCR-pMHC binding prediction. My major interest is developing pipelines for big data analysis and databases to explore biological problems. [More Details]

Ms. Shweta Mahapatra, PhD Scholar,
Batch 2021

I am a third year PhD student with a keen interest in interdisciplinary sciences. With a  bachelors in Life Sciences and Masters in Biotechnology, currently I am pursuing a PhD in Bioinformatics. My work revolves around  Structural Bioinformatics learning about protein structures, interactions and large data handling. Added to this I am integrating Machine Learning on biological data for more meaningful and  interesting results. During my free time I like to do calligraphy and mandala artwork. [More Details]

Mr. Sumeet Kumar Yadav, PhD Scholar,
Batch 2023

In a world of developing AI tools and its increasing involvement in human lives I have been curious to know how it works. Though my background is masters in biochemistry, never studied bioinformatics so I am curious to know and learn new things. I am really excited for my journey ahead. I am planning to be a tool developer and design such tools which has applications in the field of medicine, developing treatments and procedures for patients.

Mr. Apratim Kumar Pandey,
Senior Project Assistant (Technical)

Hey Folks…I am an Engineer, a skilled individual who is passionate about automation. Currently, I am working as a Senior Project Assistant-Technical for the project “Data establishment and Impact analysis unit for computational Biology” at the National Institute of technology for my Last project I developed a machine learning model for “Early Pest Detection in plants using the hyperspectral camera”.  I also have a good understanding of python, IoT and Single Board Computers.

As for my hobbies, I love exploring new places and cuisines.

Mr. Mayank Kumar
SPA (Technical)

I am a passionate bioinformatician with a solid background in software engineering. My work combines biological science with programming to develop user-friendly software that addresses real-world biological problems. I’m particularly excited about utilising machine learning and deep learning to develop advanced applications, databases, and web services. My goal is to connect computational biology with practical tools that deepen our grasp of complex biological systems. Throughout my research, I’ve built several tools and databases. A highlight is RamPlot, a web server that generates 2D and 3D Ramachandran plots, providing researchers with quick insights into the geometry of protein structures. I also created STDdb, a curated database for sexually transmitted diseases, which offers critical data for both research and public health. Another important project is PeptDesigner, a software that models peptide and peptidomimetic tertiary structures, aiding scientists in designing new peptides for drug development. My most recent work, I developed S8kPred, a model that predicts protein secondary structure with greater accuracy than existing methods, improving the overall prediction of protein 3D structures. [More Details]

Dr. Abhishek Prasad
PRS
I am passionate about everything science, specially plants, genomics and bioinformatics. I have worked previously on exploring the invasiveness of Lantana camara through the lens of genomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics. Currently, I am exploring AMR prediction in Mycobacterium tuberculosis through NGS and ML methods. [More Details]

Mr. Kamran Khan Alwi
Project Associate – I

I’m a Generative AI & Full-Stack Developer passionate about building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems. From AI-powered chatbots and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems to web automation and scalable applications, I thrive at the intersection of technology, automation, and innovation. My journey started with a deep curiosity about JavaScript, which soon grew into an obsession with web development, machine learning, and AI-driven solutions. Over time, I’ve built expertise in:
Technical Skills: Programming: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java
AI & Machine Learning: Generative AI, LLMs (LLaMA, LangChain), NLP, RAG, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn
Web Development: React.js, Next.js, FastAPI, Express.js, Node.js
Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, ChromaDB – Vector DB)
Automation & Data Processing: Web Scraping (Selenium, BeautifulSoup), OCR, Data Pipelines
When I’m not developing, I’m either immersed in novels, exploring literature that fuels creativity, or wandering through the city, uncovering hidden gems that add fresh perspectives to my day. I believe that technology, much like storytelling, is about creating experiences that make an impact.

Mr. M Sakib Abdullah
Project Associate – I

I am M Sakib Abdullah Professional and passionate researcher with a strong background in bioinformatics and computational biology. Currently exploring and acquiring expertise in molecular modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, virtual screening, and large-scale data analysis in genomics and transcriptomics. Enthusiastic about integrating machine learning and generative AI to develop innovative models and algorithms that deliver impactful results. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge, solving complex biological problems, and contributing effectively through strong organizational and teamwork skills. [More Details]