Dr. Vinay Dwivedi
Director& Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-BIOT-MP-2025-2039
Profile Summary
Prof. (Dr.) VinayDwivedi is an academic leader, researcher, and administrator with over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and institutional leadership. He is currently Professor & Director, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gwalior (M.P.).
His expertise spans bioremediation, nanobiotechnology, cancer prevention, drug discovery, environmental biotechnology, and plant stress physiology. He has supervised numerous projects, organized international conferences, and delivered keynote lectures.
He has authored more than 57 publications in reputed journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters, and has filed multiple patents in biomedical and sustainable technologies. He is an active life member of prestigious professional bodies and has received several awards including Best Academician of the Year (2019) and Talented Scientist Award.
His expertise spans bioremediation, nanobiotechnology, cancer prevention, drug discovery, environmental biotechnology, and plant stress physiology. He has supervised numerous projects, organized international conferences, and delivered keynote lectures.
He has authored more than 57 publications in reputed journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters, and has filed multiple patents in biomedical and sustainable technologies. He is an active life member of prestigious professional bodies and has received several awards including Best Academician of the Year (2019) and Talented Scientist Award.
Subject Matter Expertise
STEM –> Biotechnology & Bioengineering –>
Microbial Biotechnology
Nanobiotechnology
Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences –>
Environmental Science
Environmental Biotechnology
STEM –> Molecular Biology –>
Gene Expression Analysis
Botany
Plant Physiology
Biochemistry
Antioxidants
Data Science –>
Bioinformatics
Systems Biology
Microbial Biotechnology
Nanobiotechnology
Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences –>
Environmental Science
Environmental Biotechnology
STEM –> Molecular Biology –>
Gene Expression Analysis
Botany
Plant Physiology
Biochemistry
Antioxidants
Data Science –>
Bioinformatics
Systems Biology
Mentorship Offered
Consulting –>
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Research –>
Scientific and Technical Research
Systematic Literature Review
Technology Scouting
Gap Analysis
Feasibility Study
Fact Checking
Writing –>
Technical Writing
Medical Writing
General Proofreading & Editing
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Research –>
Scientific and Technical Research
Systematic Literature Review
Technology Scouting
Gap Analysis
Feasibility Study
Fact Checking
Writing –>
Technical Writing
Medical Writing
General Proofreading & Editing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Dwivedi currently serves as Director, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University (Gwalior). Previously, he was Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology Engineering & Food Technology at Chandigarh University (Jan 15, 2022 – Jan 30, 2024). Prior roles include Academic Director, Head–Training & Placements, and Professor (Biotechnology) at Naraina Group of Institutions (2018–2022); Director at Trident ET Group of Institutions (Oct 2017 – Jun 2018); Director at MACET (May 2014 – Dec 2014); Dean (Life Sciences) & Director (Engineering) at IAMR (Aug 2012 – Jan 2017); and Assistant Professor & Head (Biotechnology) at IMS Engineering College (May 2002 – May 2012).
Institute Name: Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University (Gwalior)
Job Title: Director / Professor
Description: Academic leadership and research guidance (as per CV).
Duration: 2024 – Present
Institute Name: Chandigarh University, Punjab
Job Title: Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology Engineering & Food Technology
Description: Department leadership and academic administration.
Duration: 2022 – 2024
Institute Name: Naraina Group of Institutions, Kanpur
Job Title: Academic Director; Head, Training & Placements (2020 – 2022); Professor (2018 – 2020)
Description: Academic direction, placements leadership, and teaching.
Duration: 2018 – 2022
Institute Name: Trident ET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad
Job Title: Director
Description: Institutional leadership.
Duration: 2017 – 2018
Institute Name: Maharaja Agrasen College of Engineering and Technology
Job Title: Director
Description: Institutional leadership.
Duration: 2014 – 2014
Institute Name: IAMR Group of Institutions
Job Title: Dean (Life Sciences); Director (Engineering)
Description: Faculty leadership and engineering administration.
Duration: 2012 – 2017
Institute Name: IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad
Job Title: Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology
Description: Teaching and departmental leadership.
Duration: 2002 – 2012
Job Title: Director / Professor
Description: Academic leadership and research guidance (as per CV).
Duration: 2024 – Present
Institute Name: Chandigarh University, Punjab
Job Title: Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology Engineering & Food Technology
Description: Department leadership and academic administration.
Duration: 2022 – 2024
Institute Name: Naraina Group of Institutions, Kanpur
Job Title: Academic Director; Head, Training & Placements (2020 – 2022); Professor (2018 – 2020)
Description: Academic direction, placements leadership, and teaching.
Duration: 2018 – 2022
Institute Name: Trident ET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad
Job Title: Director
Description: Institutional leadership.
Duration: 2017 – 2018
Institute Name: Maharaja Agrasen College of Engineering and Technology
Job Title: Director
Description: Institutional leadership.
Duration: 2014 – 2014
Institute Name: IAMR Group of Institutions
Job Title: Dean (Life Sciences); Director (Engineering)
Description: Faculty leadership and engineering administration.
Duration: 2012 – 2017
Institute Name: IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad
Job Title: Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology
Description: Teaching and departmental leadership.
Duration: 2002 – 2012
Educational Summary
Education includes B.Sc. (1997) and M.Sc. (Botany, 1999) from Bundelkhand University; M.Tech. (Biotechnology, 2001) from Lucknow University; M.Phil.(Biotechnology, 2009) from Global Open University; and Ph.D. (Biotechnology, 2013) from Uttar Pradesh Technical University on chemopreventive potential of Indian spices (research at ICPO—ICMR).
Institution Name: Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Biotechnology)
Field/Description: Chemopreventive potential of common Indian spices (Research at ICPO–ICMR, Noida)
Duration: 2013
Institution Name: Global Open University
Degree Title: M.Phil. (Biotechnology)
Field/Description: Biotechnology
Duration: 2009
Institution Name: Lucknow University
Degree Title: M.Tech. (Biotechnology)
Field/Description: Biotechnology (M.Tech. thesis: in vitro teratogenicity testing using rat whole embryo culture, CDRI, Lucknow)
Duration: 2001
Institution Name: Bundelkhand University
Degree Title: M.Sc. (Botany)
Field/Description: Botany
Duration: 1999
Institution Name: Bundelkhand University
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Field/Description: Science
Duration: 1997
Institution Name: CBSE Board
Degree Title: Intermediate
Duration: 1993
Institution Name: CBSE Board
Degree Title: Matriculation
Duration: 1991
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Biotechnology)
Field/Description: Chemopreventive potential of common Indian spices (Research at ICPO–ICMR, Noida)
Duration: 2013
Institution Name: Global Open University
Degree Title: M.Phil. (Biotechnology)
Field/Description: Biotechnology
Duration: 2009
Institution Name: Lucknow University
Degree Title: M.Tech. (Biotechnology)
Field/Description: Biotechnology (M.Tech. thesis: in vitro teratogenicity testing using rat whole embryo culture, CDRI, Lucknow)
Duration: 2001
Institution Name: Bundelkhand University
Degree Title: M.Sc. (Botany)
Field/Description: Botany
Duration: 1999
Institution Name: Bundelkhand University
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Field/Description: Science
Duration: 1997
Institution Name: CBSE Board
Degree Title: Intermediate
Duration: 1993
Institution Name: CBSE Board
Degree Title: Matriculation
Duration: 1991
Patents / Memberships / Achievements & Awards
Prof. (Dr.) VinayDwivedi has contributed significantly to research and innovation through his patents in biotechnology, nanotechnology, and sustainable biomedical applications. He is a life member of multiple prestigious scientific societies, reflecting his strong professional network and academic standing. His contributions as a convener, keynote speaker, and award-winning academician highlight his leadership and recognition in the field of Biotechnology.
Patents
1. Plant leaf disease detection using deep learning and image processing technique (2022)
2. AI & IoT-based detection and prevention of diseased tissue in organs (2022)
3. Transdermal patches from Leucas aspera plant extracts (2022)
4. Sustainable synthesis of non-sedative sodium phenytoin from human urine waste (2024)
5. Potato Peel derived CNPs for sustainable Bioimaging (2024)
Memberships
1. Life Member – Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)
2. Member – Biotechnology Society of India
3. Member – Indian Society of Cell Biology
4. Member – Society for Biological Chemists (India)
5. Member – Global Open University Research Network
Achievements & Awards
1. Best Academician of the Year – IARE, 2019
2. Talented Scientist Award – (Year & awarding body noted in CV)
3. Convener – AICTE Sponsored International Conference, IAMR, 2012
4. Delivered invited lectures and keynote talks at several national and international forums
Publication Summary
Publications and patents span environmental biotechnology, nanomaterials, plant stress physiology, microbiology, and in-silico studies. Recent works include IJEB (2025), Water Conservation Science & Engineering (2025), Indian Journal of Soil Conservation (2025), Bioremediation Journal (2024), Plant Signaling&Behavior (2024), and Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (2024). Patent applications include disease detection using deep learning, AI/IoT-based medical diagnostics, plant-extract transdermal patches, bioimaging nanoparticles, and devices.
Publications
Title: Immobilized Scenedesmus regularis for enhanced biosorption of zinc oxide nanoparticles
Journal: Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 63(03)
DOI: 10.56042/ijeb.v63i03.11618
Publication Date: March 2025
Title: An insight in the recent advancements in upstream processing for the formulation of media
Journal: AIP Conf. Proc. (MSECAI-2022)
DOI: 10.1063/5.0272847
Publication Date: 2025
Title: Water quality assessment of river Ganga in downstream area to Kanpur city
Journal: Indian Journal of Soil Conservation 52(3):267–276
DOI: 10.59797/ijsc.v52.i3.181
Publication Date: 2025
Title: Groundwater nitrate contamination and its effect on human health: A review
Journal: Water Conservation Science and Engineering 10:33
DOI: 10.1007/s41101-025-00359-y
Publication Date: 2025
Title: In vitro validation of quercetin’s antibacterial potency against hemorrhagic septicemia in Oreochromis niloticus
Journal: Toxicology International 32(1)
DOI: 10.18311/ti/2025/v32i1/47581
Publication Date: 2025
Title: Microbial bioremediation: unraveling the potential for cleaner environments through comparative analysis
Journal: Bioremediation Journal
DOI: 10.1080/10889868.2024.2357136
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Novel and economical approach for the Fusarium oxysporum-mediated mycosynthesis of mesoporous floral-shaped silica nanoparticles from coal fly ash waste
Journal: Part. Part. Syst. Charact.
DOI: 10.1002/ppsc.202400007
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Lead toxicity in plants: mechanistic insights and mitigation strategies
Journal: Plant Signaling & Behavior 19(1):e2365576
DOI: 10.1080/15592324.2024.2365576
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Physicochemical study of opium industry effluent and toxicity prediction using in silico method
Journal: Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 62(07):571–577
DOI: 10.56042/ijeb.v62i07.12092
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Therapy resistance in prostate cancer: mechanism, signaling, and reversal strategies
Journal: Exploratory Target Antitumor Therapy 5:1110–1134
DOI: 10.37349/etat.2024.00266
Publication Date: 2024
Faculty Development Programs / Workshops / Webinars / Short Term Courses
Title: Orientation Program for NSS Officers
Conference/Workshop: Orientation Training
Organized By: Literacy House Lucknow (Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs, GOI)
Duration: 4 – 13 January 2005
Title: FDP on Entrepreneur Skills
Conference/Workshop: Faculty Development Program
Organized By: KIET Ghaziabad (Sponsored by DST, GOI)
Duration: 29 November – 10 December 2004
Title: Orientation Program for Technical Teachers
Conference/Workshop: Orientation Training
Organized By: NIT Hamirpur (MHRD/AICTE)
Duration: 30 June – 11 July 2008
Title: FDP on Exploring Integrating and Tuning Self for Excellence
Conference/Workshop: Faculty Development Program
Organized By: IAMR Ghaziabad
Duration: 16 – 19 October 2013
Title: Workshop on Domestic Cleaning
Conference/Workshop: Workshop
Organized By: NGO Prayas, Delhi
Duration: 28 March 2016
Title: Webinar on Role of Herbal Medicine in COVID-19
Conference/Workshop: Webinar
Organized By: Vivek College of Technical Education, Bijnour
Duration: 15 June 2020
Title: Virtual Workshop – “How to Set Up Your Food Processing Industry”
Conference/Workshop: Online Workshop
Organized By: AFST (I), NIFTEM Chapter, Alabhayam-NIFTEM, Sonipat
Duration: 23 May 2020
Title: Nature’s Altruism and Our Contribution
Conference/Workshop: E-Short Term Course
Organized By: SNP Govt. College, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
Duration: 28 May – 3 June 2020
Title: Combating COVID-19 – Biotechnological Perspectives
Conference/Workshop: E-Short Term Course
Organized By: SBN Govt. PG College, Barwani, Madhya Pradesh
Duration: 16 – 22 June 2020
Title: Non-Thermal Processing of Food Products
Conference/Workshop: ATAL Faculty Development Program
Organized By: College of Food Processing Technology & Bioenergy
Duration: 27 – 31 December 2021
Title: Intellectual Property Rights and IP Management
Conference/Workshop: Faculty Development Program
Organized By: Rama University, Kanpur
Duration: 15 – 19 February 2022
Seminars / Conferences Attended
2024–2023
Paper Title: Exploring the antimicrobial potential of quercetin: an MTT assay evaluation against Aeromonashydrophila
Conference: Hagia Sophia 7th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Scientific Studies
Organized By: Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 3 – 5 February 2024
Paper Title: Curative effect of Cannabis sativa towards stress, anxiety, and depression
Conference: International Paris Congress on Applied Sciences
Organized By: Paris, France
Duration: 1 – 3 April 2023
Paper Title: Migration of diverse elites from metropolitan to outback during COVID-19
Conference: 3rd International Symposium on Global Migration Phenomenon
Organized By: Paris, France
Duration: April 2023
Paper Title: Possible antimicrobial assay of quercetin against bacterial septicemia
Conference: 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Science Research Congress
Organized By: Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 15 – 16 January 2023
Paper Title: Molecular docking and dynamics of flavonoid binding with DNA gyrase
Conference: International Subtropical & Citrus Conference
Organized By: Iksad Institute, Azerbaijan
Duration: 8 – 9 December 2022
Paper Title: Potential antibacterial activity of quercetin against multidrug-resistant Aeromonashydrophila
Conference: EGE International Congress on Innovation Technologies & Engineering
Organized By: Izmir, Turkey
Duration: 2 – 4 September 2022
2020–2019
Paper Title: Assessment of Household Air Quality Status and Its Impact on Rural Areas of M.P.
Conference: 8th International Conference on Technology, Innovation & Management for Sustainable Development
Organized By: School of Sciences, ITM University, Gwalior, M.P.
Duration: 19 – 20 February 2020
Paper Title: Presented multiple papers
Conference: International E-Conference on “Challenges for Biotechnology in Agriculture and Drug Development”
Organized By: Society of Biotechnology & Microbiology, Shahjahanpur, U.P.
Duration: 20 June 2020
Paper Title: Harnessing Green Technology – In Harmony with Nature
Conference: National Conference
Organized By: Department of Life Sciences, Maharaja Ranjit Singh College, Indore
Duration: June 2020
Paper Title: Laccase mediated biotransformation of Pyridine Raffinate
Conference: CSIR-ANN GAN International Conference on Biotechnology
Organized By: Kerala, India
Duration: 2019
Paper Title: Adverse Effects of Traditional Cooking Stove Emissions on Health of Rural Women
Conference: 7th International Conference on Technology Innovation & Management for Sustainable Development
Organized By: School of Sciences, ITM University, Gwalior, M.P.
Duration: 29 – 30 March 2019
Paper Title: Impact of Household Air Pollution Exposure on Rural India
Conference: 2nd National Seminar on Current Trends in Life Sciences
Organized By: Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior
Duration: 27 February 2019
2013–2012
Paper Title: Cytotoxic Potential of Common Indian Spices (Extracts) against Prostate Cancer Cell Line (DU-145)
Conference: ICAR-2013
Organized By: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, Delhi University
Duration: 13 – 16 February 2013
Paper Title: Anticancer Potential of Chilli Pepper (Capsicum annum)
Conference: Carcinogenesis-2012
Organized By: Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi
Duration: 19 – 21 November 2012
Paper Title: Epigenetics – A Biotechnological Perspective
Conference: National Conference on Innovations in Modern Biology
Organized By: Meerut, India
Duration: 16 – 17 March 2012
Paper Title: Efficacy of Anti-dandruff Shampoos in Indian Market
Conference: International Conference on Genes, Genetics & Genomics – Today & Tomorrow
Organized By: Chandigarh, India
Duration: 3 – 5 March 2012
Paper Title: Detection of Antimicrobial Activity of Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) and Trigonella foenum-graecum (Methi)
Conference: International Conference on Genes, Genetics & Genomics – Today & Tomorrow
Organized By: Chandigarh, India
Duration: 3 – 5 March 2012
Paper Title: Promoter Hypermethylation Mediated Down Regulation of RARβ Transcription in Prostate Cancer among North Indian Population
Conference: 2nd National Conference on Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Bioengineering
Organized By: Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Duration: 24 – 25 February 2012
2011–2008
Paper Title: Cytotoxic Potential of Indian Spices against Esophageal Squamous Carcinoma Cells
Conference: International Conference on Emerging Trends in Free Radicals, Antioxidants & Nutraceuticals on Health, Disease, and Radiation Biology
Organized By: Kolkata, India
Duration: 12 – 14 January 2012
Paper Title: Comparative Analysis of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Extracts
Conference: 3rd International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products
Organized By: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration: 19 – 21 December 2011
Paper Title: Fuel Cell – A Technology towards Reliability
Conference: National Conference on Recent Trends in Alternative Energy (RTAE-2011)
Organized By: NIT, Calicut
Duration: 9 – 10 June 2011
Paper Title: Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Technology – Bridging the Energy Gap
Conference: National Conference on Recent Trends in Alternative Energy (RTAE-2011)
Organized By: NIT, Calicut
Duration: 9 – 10 June 2011
Paper Title: Electroporation – A Novel Approach to Cancer Treatment
Conference: International Conference on Cell Signaling and Disease
Organized By: KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Duration: 29 – 30 October 2010
Paper Title: Thyroid Disorders – Novel and Ayurvedic Treatment Approaches
Conference: International Conference on Cell Signaling and Disease
Organized By: KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Duration: 29 – 30 October 2010
Paper Title: Platinum Therapy – A Novel Approach to Cancer Treatment
Conference: International Conference on Cell Signaling and Disease
Organized By: KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Duration: 29 – 30 October 2010
Paper Title: Parkinson’s Disease – Treatment Methods and Alternative Therapies
Conference: International Conference on Cell Signaling and Disease
Organized By: KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Duration: 29 – 30 October 2010
Paper Title: Assessment of Air Quality Monitoring in Delhi before and after Implantation of CNG as Fuel
Conference: International Society for Environmental Epidemiology and Public Health (ISEPEHI)
Organized By: Tirupati, India
Duration: 2009
Paper Title: Identification of Phylogenetic Relationship between Bacteria using Genetic Fingerprinting
Conference: Emerging Trends in Biological Sciences
Organized By: KIIT School of Biotechnology, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Duration: 2008
Paper Title: Bioremediation of Waste Water Collected from Pharmaceutical Industry
Conference: International Congress on Environmental Research (ICER)
Organized By: Bhopal, India
Duration: 18 – 20 December 2008
Paper Title: Antimicrobial Activity of Root Extract of Spilanthes acmella
Conference: National Conference on Emerging Trends in Biotechnology
Organized By: IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad
Duration: 18 – 19 January 2008