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Research Projects

 List of ongoing Research Projects

Academic - Industry Collaborative Project Funded by Govt. of India

Name of the Project Name of PI/Co-PI Duration Name of the funding Agency Amount Sanctioned(Rs.)
Opportunities to Explore Microbial Diversity for industrial important microbial products PI: Prof. Neelu Nawani Dr. Amit Ranjan DYPBBI PI: Dr. Yasmin Mirza Dr. Rishi Jain Praj Industries Ltd. Pune 2018-2020 Department of Biotechnology New Delhi. (DBT) 8.0152 Cr

A) International Research Projects

Title of Research project DPU Investigator/
Collaborator
Foreign Investigators/
Collaborators
Funding agency Total Grant value, Duration and grant amount for DPU
Comparative study of actinomycetes biodiversity in India and Tunisia: investigation of biotechnological enzymes and biological activities Dr. Neelu Nawani and Dr. M. B. Khetmalas Dr. Sofiane Ghorbel and Dr. Noomen Hmidet, Ecole Nationale D'Ingenieurs de Sfax, Tunisia Indo-Tunisian Collaborative project Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Rs. 24,39,000 March 2013 to Feb 2016
The emergence and persistence of novel resistance to 3rd generation cephalosporins and carbapenem in bacteria in the environment Dr. Neelu Nawani Dr. Jana Jass, University of Orebrö, Sweden and Dr. Abul Mandal, University of Skövde, Sweden FORMAS, Swedish Research Council, Sweden SEK 1,70,000 Jan 2015 to Dec 2016

B) National Research Projects

Title of Research project DPU Investigator/
Collaborator
Year of Grant Received and Duration Funding agency Grant Sanctioned (in lakhs)
A study to generate proof of concept on metabopsy of
discarded milk teeth and nail clippings for the early diagnosis of inherited metabolic
disorders (IMD)”
Prof. Nilesh K Sharma (PI)
Co-PIs
Prof. Sachin C Sarode
Prof. Shraddha Salunkhe
2023 ICMR-DHR 35,00,000 lakhs
2 years
Comprehensive evaluation of long non-coding RNAs in oral squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis and therapy Dr. Subhayan Sur 2022 DBT (Ramalingaswami Fellowship ) 1,23,60,000 lakhs
5 years
Investigating the role of a tomato membrane bound
NAC TF (SlNACMTF3) in shaping antiviral immune response against
tomato leaf curl virus.
Dr. Supriyo Chowdhury 2022 DST SERB SRG 32,83, 000 lakhs
2 years
Preparation of Next Generation Nanovaccine unsing multifunctional glycans for cancer immunotherapy Dr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta 2021 India Japan Science and Technology Cooperation 2,98,400 lakhs
3 years
Segregation and management of laboratory wastes for resource recovery and value addition PI: Dr. Viniti Vaidya DYPBBI Co-PI: Dr. Neelu Nawani, Industry Partner: Agroinnovations India Private Limited 3 years Department of Science and Technology, (DST), Technology Development and Transfer (TDT) Division 50,18,800 L
A BioeStudies on the protection of DNA from oxidative damage, by chito-oligosaccharides, biologically extracted from seafood waste electrochemical system for sequestration of carbondioxide Dr. Neelu Nawani Nil Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Rs. 27,32,000
Name of the Project Name of PI/Co-PI Duration Name of the funding Agency Amount Sanctioned(Rs.)
A study to understand drug induced acute kidney injury using bioinformatics approach PI: Dr. Vasudha S Satalkar (PI) Dr. K. V. Swamy (Mentor) 2018-2020 DST-WOS-A Rs. 30, 45, 000
Opportunities to Explore Microbial Diversity for industrial important microbial products PI: Prof. Neelu Nawani 2017-2019 DBT Rs. 8,01,52,000
Harnessing the potential of neo-glycoconjugates in antigen cross-presentation for effective CD8+T cell response in cancer. PI: Dr. Rajesh K Gupta 2017-2019 DST-SERB Rs. 40,02,027
"Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel structural analogs of natural products as a selective modulator of PPAR pathway for lung cancer therapy PI: Dr. Soumya Basu Co-PI: Dr.K.V.Swamy 2017-2019 DST-SERB Rs. 48,00,000
Molecular modelling and docking studies of Deguelin and its derivatives with cell arrest, apoptosis and anti- angiogenesis pathway proteins n cancer cell signaling pathways PI: Dr. K. V Swamy 2016-2018 DST-SERB Rs. 17,64,250

C) Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Funded Research Projects

Sr. No.

Name of the Project

Name of the PI/Co-PI

Sanction Amount Rs.

Date of Sanction

1.

Development of spheroid cultures from cancer cell lines for drug screening

Dr. Soumya Basu

3,00,000

2021

2.

Statistical Investigation for the treatment of Dairy wastewater by employing microalgae and membrane technology

Dr. Gayatri Gera

2,00,000

2021

3.

Enhanced active phytoconstituent projection from Tinospora cordifolia via in vitro cell regeneration and its computational interaction studies against SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2)

Dr. Jyoti Deshpande

3,00,000

2021

4.

Study on biomarkers in biological fluids and materials from oral cancer and precancerous patients

Dr. Nilesh Kumar Sharma

3,00,000

2021

5.

Cultivation studies of micro algae using industrial effluents

Dr. Allika Sailaja

1,50,000

2021

6.

Avapro: An ecofriendly probiotic formulation for discouraging the use of antibiotics and chemical growth hormones in poultry feed

Dr. Manisha Junnarkar

500000

2020

7.

Molecular and

genetics analysis of

Granyhead like protein in idepathic pulmonary fibrosis and neuclear

Organization

Dr. Satish

Sasikumar

320000

2019

8.

Development of molecular markers for assessment of genetic

diversity among the

ecotype of Stevia

Rebaudiana

Dr. Minal Wani

300000

2019

9.

Biosynthesis and characterization of nanoperticles using pant extract of tagets patula and Lantana Camara and its anti levae activity against mosquito

Dr. Huda Afreen

674000

2019

10.

Characterization and biosyntehsis of fructans : Prebiotic health improving

Compound

Dr. Viniti Vaidya

300000

2019

11.

Characterization of nanostructure polymer to develop Scafford for tissue engineering

Dr. Swapnil Gaikwad

300000

2019

12.

Formulation and biochemical assessment of minimal sugar arishta during fermentative maturation

Dr. Minal Wani

700000

2019

13.

Influence of chemical contaminants in natural water bodies on the emergence of antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli

Dr. Neelu Nawani

2000000

2017

14.

Quality improvement and increase in shelf life of different food products using essential oil

Dr. Supriya Kore

600000

2017

15.

Virtual screening for novel quorum sensing inhibitors: Anti-virulence therapy against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Dr. Sarika V Pawar

600000

2017

16.

In silico and in vivo studies to look for Aromatase inhibitors for cancer therapy

Dr. Shuchi Nagar

1066000

2017

17.

Management of biological waste (laboratory media, garden waste and kitchen waste) generated on campus at Tathawade)

Dr. Neelu Nawani

300000

2015

 List of Completed Research Projects

A) International Research Projects

Title of Research project Investigator Foreign Investigators/Collaborators Funding agency Total Grant value, Duration and grant amount for DPU
Bioremediation of toxic metals and other pollutants for protecting human health and ecosystem Dr. Neelu Nawani Dr. Abul Mandal, University of Skövde,
Sweden Dr. B. P. Kapadnis, Department of Microbiology, University of Pune
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sweden SEK 45,00,000/-
Dec 2010-
Dec 2013
Identifying novel biomarkers of COPD and design of innovative preventive and therapeutic strategies targeted for the benefit of Indian population Dr. M. B. Khetmalas,
Dr. Neelu Nawani
Dr. Tushar Sahasrabuddhe
Dr. Cecilia Eriksson and Dr. Abul Mandal, University of Skövde, Sweden Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sweden SEK 21,00,000 July 2012- April 2014

B) National Research Projects

Title of Research project DPU Investigator/
Collaborator
Foreign Investigators/
Collaborators
Funding agency Total Grant value, Duration
A Bioelectrochemical system for sequestration of carbon dioxide Dr. M. B. Khetmalas and Dr. Neelu Nawani Nil Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Rs. 38,04,570
Name of the Project Name of PI/Co-PI Duration Name of the funding Agency Amount Sanctioned(Rs.)
Exploitation of abnormal DNA repair in cancer as a strategy for cancer therapy PI: Dr. Nilesh K. Sharma 2014-2017 DST-SERB Rs. 22,63,000

C) Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Funded Research Projects

Title of Research project Principal Investigator Co-Investigator Research Grant
Effect of Ethanol on carbohydrate, Proteins & membrane lipids of Saccharomyces sp. Dr. Manjusha Dake Nil Rs.1,40,000
Studies on Stevia with special reference to micropropagation, mutation and phytochemistry Dr. M. B. Khetmalas Snehal Pande Rs. 11,11,000
Steroidal motifs as anticancer agents Dr. Vidya Kothekar K. Swamy Rs. 3,00,000
Phyto capping Technique to Reduce Methane Emission from Municipal Landfill sites. Dr. Vrushali Ganesh Gadekar (Kanavade) Nil 1487227
Studies on post harvest life of cut Gerbera flowers: Physio biochemical and molecular studies of various metabolic changes during senescence Dr. Minal Wani Nil 30000
Propagation and flowering of orchids using artificial soil abatement Dr. Neelu Nawani Nil 350000
Design and development of inhibitors for Malaria Dr. K. V. Swamy Nil 326000
Effect of ethanol on carbohydrate, lipids and proteins of Saccharomyces species Dr. Manjusha Dake Nil 1437500
Investigation of chemical constituents and antibacterial activity of Coriandrum sativum seeds Dr. Supriya Vinayak Kore Nil 200000
Identifying novel biomarkers of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for its early detection and prognosis Dr. Neelu Nawani Nil 300000
Mitochondrial marker screening of GDM and post-partum T2DM Indian patients using FACS and Confocal microscopy technique Dr. Nilesh Kumar Sharma Nil 500000
Deciphering Mechanism of Anticancer Activity of Plumbagian on Oral Carcinoma cell line Dr. Soumya Basu Nil 500000
To study the anticancer effects of Aegle marmelos extracts on breast cancer cells and colorectal carcinoma cells Dr. Mitali Tiwari Dr. Soumya Basu 500000
Development of Natural Immunomodulators to Enhance Immuno-response via Molecular Nutrition from Tridax procumbens seed extract. Dr. Aher Vaibhav Dagaji Dr. Neelu Nawani 500000
Development of novel particle mediated vaccine delivery system Dr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta Nil 200000
Evaluation of antimicrobial agent as food preservative and treatment of food borne diseases Dr. Supriya V Kore Nil 180000
Role of CD63 and its glycosylation in regulating cancer metastasis Dr. Amit Ranjan Nil 200000
Development of a biomaterial matrix for the reduction of cholesterol in milk (and thereby milk products) and eggs Dr. Manisha Deshpande Nil 85500
Investigating landscape of crosstalk between ATM kinase and DNA ligase III in breast carcinoma cells Dr. Nilesh Sharma Nil 2350000
Effect of mutation of the transmembrane polar residues of CD151 on its subcellular localization and invasion Dr. Amit Ranjan Nil 1500000
In Vitro safety evaluation of cholesterol depleted milk Dr. Manisha Deshpande Nil 1450000
Evaluation of chemo preventive/anti-cancer activity of lactic acid bacteria on colon carcinoma Dr. Soumya Basu Nil 2000000
Screening of lactic acid bacteria for characteristic human and plant probiotic properties Dr. Neelu Nawani Nil 1340000
Bioprospecting of beneficial bacterial endophytes from endemic plants in western ghats of India Dr. Rachana Pandey Nil 945000
In vitro enzymatic studies on protease inhibitors originating from plant source to analyze their antimicrobial potential Mrs. Ashwini Puntambekar Nil 275000
Exploring the potential of agricultural and domestic lignocellulosic feedstock for microbial production of bioethanol Dr. G. D. Tandon Mr. Amol Salagare 690000
Harnessing the potential of antigen presentation n immunotherapy Dr. Rajesh Gupta Nil 2392000