Parul University | India
Dr. Tarun Kumar Upadhyay is an accomplished researcher in biotechnology with extensive expertise in cell biology, immunobiochemistry, nanobiotechnology, and bioinformatics. His doctoral research at CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow, focused on advanced biotechnological applications, including the biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles and their bioconjugation with anticancer agents, characterized using chromatographic and analytical techniques. He has actively contributed to government-sponsored research projects under UPCST, emphasizing molecular and cellular approaches in biotechnology. Dr. Upadhyay’s work integrates experimental and computational methods, leveraging bioinformatics tools for sequence analysis and molecular characterization. His research interests encompass nanomaterials in drug delivery, cellular signaling mechanisms, immunological assays, and enzymology, with applications in therapeutic development and biomedical research. In addition, he has substantial experience in training and mentoring students in advanced cell biology, immunology, and biochemistry techniques. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through multiple awards, including Best Biotechnologist, Young Scientist, and Associate Scientist Awards, reflecting his impact on biotechnology research. As a member of prominent scientific societies and an invited reviewer for international journals, Dr. Upadhyay continues to advance knowledge in nanobiotechnology, molecular therapeutics, and translational research, contributing significantly to innovative strategies in cell-based therapies, bioactive compound characterization, and biomedical applications.
Featured Publications:
Upadhyay, T., Sharma, A., Fatima, N., Singh, A., Muttil, P., & Sharma, R. (2019). Targeted delivery of antibiotics using microparticles to combat multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. In I. Ahmad, S. Ahmad, & K. P. Rumbaugh (Eds.), Antibacterial drug discovery to combat MDR: Natural compounds, nanotechnology and novel synthetic source (pp. 441–458). Springer Singapore. h
Upadhyay, T. K., Mathur, M., Prajapat, R. K., Nagar, S. K., Singh, K., Khan, F., Pandey, P., & Khan, M. M. (2021). Prosopis cineraria (Khejri): Ethanopharmacology and phytochemistry. In A. B. Sharangi & K. V. Peter (Eds.), Medicinal plants: Bioprospecting and pharmacognocy (pp. 1–xx). Taylor & Francis.
Alam, M., Kamal, A., & Upadhyay, T. (2021). Role and effects of aromatic plants: Status, scenario, scope and trends of aroma including its impact on human health. In A. B. Sharangi (Ed.), Aromatic plants: The technology, human welfare and beyond (pp. 1–xx). Nova Publishers.
Ali, M. I., Onyancha, W., Mathur, M., Prajapat, R. K., Moin, S., Bajia, R., Sharma, S. K., Sharma, G., & Upadhyay, T. K. (2021). Status, scenario, scope and trends of aromatic medicinal plants including its impact on human health. In A. B. Sharangi (Ed.), Aromatic plants: The technology, human welfare and beyond (pp. 1–xx). Nova Publishers.
Sharma, D., Joshi, A., Mathur, M., Prajapat, R. K., & Upadhyay, T. (2021). Genome editing for crop improvement. In P. Kumar & A. K. Thakur (Eds.), Crop improvement: Biotechnological advances (pp. 1–xx). Taylor & Francis.
Mathur, M., Prajapat, R. K., Sharma, D., & Upadhyay, T. K. (2021). Recent advancement in nanotechnology in agriculture. In P. Kumar & A. K. Thakur (Eds.), Crop improvement: Biotechnological advances (pp. 1–xx). Taylor & Francis.
Prajapat, R. K., Mathur, M., Upadhyay, T., & Sharma, D. (2021). Molecular assisted breeding for crop improvement. In P. Kumar & A. K. Thakur (Eds.), Crop improvement: Biotechnological advances (pp. 1–xx). Taylor & Francis.
Sharma, D., Joshi, A., Mathur, M., Prajapat, R. K., & Upadhyay, T. (2021). Advances in genomics and proteomics in agriculture. In P. Kumar & A. K. Thakur (Eds.), Crop improvement: Biotechnological advances (pp. 1–xx). Taylor & Francis.
Khan, E. A., Upadhyay, T. K., & Prajapat, R. K. (2021). Revisiting brassinosteroids signaling in plants: Current advances and challenges. In G. J. Ahammed, A. Sharma, & J. Yu (Eds.), Plant hormone signaling: Current advances and challenges (pp. 1–xx). Elsevier.