2002-09 ~ 2006-11: Ph.D. in Science from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India.
Research done at (1) Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGME&R); & (2) CSIR-IICB, Kolkata, India.
1996-07 ~ 1998-10: M.Sc. in Zoology from Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, India.
1992-07 ~ 1996-06: B.Sc. in Zoology from Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, India.
2025-01 ~ till Date: Director & Professor, Amity Institute of virology & Immunology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, India.
2020-10 ~ 2025-01: Faculty & Principal Investigator, Research Center for Emerging Viral Infections, Chang Gung University, Taiwan.
2020-10 ~ 2025-01: Research Scholar & Investigator, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Taiwan.
2016-08 ~ 2020-10: MOST-Assistant Research Scholar (Principal Investigator, equivalent to Assistant Professor), Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Taiwan.
2007-03 ~ 2016-07: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Taiwan.
2006-12 ~ 2007-02: ICMR-Senior Research Fellow, Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, India.
2006-11: Visiting Research Fellow, Division of infectious Disease & Immunology, Institut für Molekulare Infektionsbiologie, Julias-Maximilians Universitat Wurzburg, Germany.
1999-07 ~ 2002-08: Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Midnapore College, India. Responsibility: Teach undergraduate students: Immunology, Cell biology, Cytogenetics, Molecular biology, Parasitology, and invertebrate structural biology.
? Infectious diseases
o Severe influenza-
? Control of cytokine storm: Antigen-specific immunity: cytokines & defined T cells
? Vaccine research: Delivery optimization
o Severe influenza with bacterial infection-
? Pre bacterial exposure: Interactions among bacteria, Virus and host immunity
? Bacterial super-infection: Bbacteria-mediated alteration of antiviral immunity COVID-19-
? Kinetics of antigen-specific T and B cell response in severe SARS-CoV-2 infections
? Kinetics of antigen-specific T and B cell response to CVoVID-19 vaccines
? Cancer & tumor-
o Identification of novel markers & Regulatory T cells
o Decoding regulatory landscapes
o Reversal of immune checkpoints
? Immune modulation with natural plant products-
o Biological activity
o Target identification
o Mechanism/s of action
I believe as a biologist and a teacher it is my responsibility to challenge and support my students, in pursuit of three major learning goals: (1) confront misconceptions about crucial biological ideas; (2) learn basic biological concepts; (3) cultivate an interest in science and an understanding of how we do science. I want my students to leave my classroom with basic biological skills that enable them to engage these ideas, making well-considered choices. How should I do this? I propose to start with a complex, yet relevant, idea such as why people suffer from varied severity of disease after infection of influenza virus in a flu season in a given place? I should gather students’ initial ideas about possible differences in virus strains as well as the status of host immune system. I may then challenge them to discuss the questions in pairs and explain their answers to one another. A second poll of answers will demonstrate how students’ ideas have changed, and will allow me to correct misconceptions and assess their understanding of basic biological concepts of host-pathogen interaction. The crucial final stage in this discussion is that of developing experiments to test their ideas. This is the crux of how science is done.Traditionally, there has been a major discrepancy between how we do science and how we teach science. In most biology lab classes, students carry out lab activities by following step-by-step directions printed in the lab manual. Students are trained but not become well educated since every step of the experiment, including expected results, is explicitly stated, requiring little creative thought. I propose to use an inquiry-based curriculum, centering on the principle that students should actually do science themselves. Doing science entails defining a biological problem or question, addressing the problem through experimentation, and interpreting the findings. An inquiry-based curriculum offers many opportunities for active learning, creating an atmosphere in which students must take responsibility for their learning. I have two benchmarks for determining that my objectives for students learning are met: that students are able to convey biological concepts in appropriate language; and that students are able to use basic knowledge and skills as building blocks to tackle more complex problems. My teaching experience and the experiences with outstanding mentors have made me realize just how important one good teacher can be to a student. I will work hard to be the best researcher and teacher I can.
Society:
The American Association of Immunologists (AAI), USA
Chinese Immunological Society (Taiwan), Taiwan
Journal:
Associate Editor, Frontiers in Immunology.
Reviewer, in (1) Journal of Immunological Research; (2) Journal of Functional Foods; (3) Phytomedicine; & (4) PhytomedicinePlus.
Proactive Teacher with 15+ years of research experience in antigen-specific immunity of respiratory infections. Completed 10+ international projects as principal- or co- investigator, 25+ full-length articles and 25+ conference proceedings published in reputed international journals. Recipient of 2015 postdoctoral achievement award from the Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST), Government of Taiwan; 5-abstract awards in 5 consecutive years from the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) from 2016 to 2020. Presentations of Ph.D. thesis work bestowed Gufic Prize, and Upcoming Scientist Award. Other accolades include the most cited paper in Parasitology International (2005); the most cited author in Parasitology International (2005); the 3rd most cited author in Journal of Medical Microbiology (2007); and the 5th most cited paper in Journal of Medical Microbiology (2007).
1. 2020 AAI Abstract Award, The American Association of Immunologists, Immunology 2020TM, Honolulu, HI, USA .(Physical Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19).
2. 2019 AAI Abstract Award, The American Association of Immunologists, Immunology 2019TM, San Diego, CA, USA.
3. 2018 AAI Abstract Award, The American Association of Immunologists, Immunology 2018TM, Austin, Texas, USA.
4. 2017 AAI Abstract Award, The American Association of Immunologists, Immunology 2017TM, Washington DC, USA.
5. 2016 AAI Abstract Award, The American Association of Immunologists, Immunology 2016TM, Seattle, WA, USA.
6. 2015 Postdoctoral Achievement Award, (104?????????????????), 2016. Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST), Government of Taiwan.
Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology (AIVI)
Amity University Uttar Pradesh Sector - 125, Noida 201313