Dr. Naresh Kumar Mani
Associate Professor
Department of Biotechnology
Qualification: BTech (Biotech), MS (Nanobiotech), PhD (Biophy, Nanotech)
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, MIT
- Co-Ordinator: Centre for Microfluidics, Biomarkers, Photoceutics & Sensors
- Faculty Advisor: Innotech 亚洲通_亚洲通官网
- Faculty Co-Ordinator: VSO MIT
- Department NAAC Co-Ordinator
- Institution crisis Management Team
- Member - Institution's Innovation Council
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. (with highest honors) | Microfluidics | Ecole Normale Superieure & Sorbonne University, France. | 2013 |
| Master of Science | Nano-Biotechnology & Biophotonics | Ecole Normale Superieure de Cachan, France; University of Wroclaw, Poland. | 2009 |
Funding Secured:
- Reckitt, India: 1.1 Crores
- DST SERB: 25.4 Lakhs
- VGST, Karnataka: 5 Lakhs
- MACID MAHE: 2 Lakhs
Awards & Fellowships received:
- VGST, Government of Karnataka: Award for Outstanding 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Publications – 25,000 INR - 2024
- INSA Visiting Scientist - 2020
- Indian National Academy of Engineering Fellowship -2019
- Science Academies - 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Fellowship - 2018
- University Pierre Marie Curie doctoral scholarship – 2009
- Erasmus Mundus Scholarship – 2007 from European Union
1. A Paraffin based composition and paper-based system for detection of microbes.
Naresh Kumar Mani*, Anusha Prabhu, Peralam Y. Prakash.
Patent published at Indian Patent Office (Filing no: 201941036676), date 12/09/2019
2. A Rapid and Sensitive Colorimetric Assay For Detection Of Ergosterol In Candida albicans.
Naresh Kumar Mani*, Anusha Prabhu
Patent published at Indian Patent Office (Filing no: 202211077099), date 30/12/2022
3. Process facilitating Signal Enhancement in Molecular Assays.
Naresh Kumar Mani*, Dr. Praveen Kumar, Dr. Vijendra Prabhu, Dr. Anusha Prabhu
Patent filed at Indian Patent Office (Filing no: 202341014979), date 29/04/2024
4. Paper Analytical Device For Detecting Chicory adulteration, method of developing the same, and uses thereof.
Naresh Kumar Mani*, Dr. Balachandar Sundarrajan, Dr. Anusha Prabhu, Dr. Thangaraju Dheivasigamani. Patent filed at Indian Patent Office (Filing no: 202441033933)
亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Highlighted by Media:
1. Very Well Health, USA
https://www.verywellhealth.com/color-changing-tampons-and-pads-yeast-infections-5186703
2. The Telegraph, UK
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/05/22/tampons-sanitary-towels-turn-pink-have-signs-thrush-developed/
3. Science Daily, USA
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210519120903.htm
4. Nature Asia.
https://jwp-nindia.public.springernature.app/en/nindia/article/10.1038/nindia.2021.76
5. New Scientist, USA
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2279194-colour-changing-tampons-could-detect-urinary-tract-infections/
6. Hindu, India
External Collaborators:
- Prof. Suman Chakraborty, IIT Kharagpur, India
- Prof. HarishKumar Madhyastha, Miyazaki University, Japan
- Dr. Raja Chinnappan, Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia
- Dr. P. Y. Prakash, KMC 亚洲通_亚洲通官网, India
- Dr. Bibhu Ranjan Sarangi, IIT Palakkad, India
- Dr. Rinky Shah, IIIT Kalyani
Outreach Programs Conducted:
Solar Lamp Work on the occasion of Akshay Urja Diwas for 400 School Students - August 2022
https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=992028
DIY Microfluidics Workshop for School Students - March 2023
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Microfluidics, Biosensors, Diagnostics, Food Biotechnology