PAVAN KUMAR MUJAWDIYA
Researcher In Life Sciences & Indian Patent Agent
5-71-35, RTC Colony, Thumkunta, Hyderabad,Telangana, India
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with 10 years of education and research experience at some of the top ranking institutions in India. Expertise in the field of nutrition research, obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. Excellent hands-on experience in both analytical and biochemical techniques. Also possess expertise in Patent laws and helped innovators in novelty search and patent drafting projects.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
12
12
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctoral Researcher
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Hyderabaa , Telangana, India
2012.01 - Current
- Performed research in animal models (mice) and explored anti-obesity, anti-diabetics, and gut-barrier protective effects of 50% ethanolic extract of Mangifera indica seed kernel (MESK) in high-fat diet-induced obese mouse model. Outcomes of thesis work demonstrated that MESK is a powerful nutraceutical and can be used in management of metabolic syndrome.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries related with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
- As part of doctoral training, worked as teaching assistant for several subjects and taught both undergraduate (B.E.) and postgraduate students (M.E., integrated MSc ) at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad campus. Mentored several first degree (B.E.) and higher degree (M.E.) thesis students during their thesis work.
- Member of a highly motivated and innovative team led by Prof. Suman Kapur (BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus) that developed low-cost glucometer for mass screening of diabetics. My responsibilities were to design an innovative glucose-specific lateral-flow strip for glucose detection in point-of-care settings. Project was funded by Indian Council of Medical Research, Govt. of India. Glucometer developed by out team was launched by Dr. Gulam Nabi Azad (Health minister of India) in January 2014.
- Member of another team that developed low-cost point of care testing device for measuring lipid-profile in whole blood. Responsibilities were to optimize lateral-flow enzyme based strip for measuring total cholesterol and triglycerides. Project was funded by Defence Research and Development Organization, India.
- Worked in project funded by Central Pollution Control Board,Govt. of India. Project was aimed to understand antibiotic pollution in Musi River (Hyderabad, India) and also explored presence of antibiotic resistance bacterial species in Musi river. Findings of study demonstrated that extremely drug resistance bacterial species were widely present in Musi river. Findings were submitted to National Green Tribunal, Delhi Bench.
Junior Research Fellow
National Institute Of Nutrition
Hyderabad , Telangana, India
2010.08 - 2012.01
- Worked under supervision of Dr. N.V. Giridharan. Project involved expression and purification of Nesfatin-1 peptide in E. Coli.
- Another objective of the project was to understand the role of nesfatin-1 in obesity and other related metabolic complications in WNIN-Obese rats.
Bachelor Degree Thesis
VIT University
Vellore , Tamilnadu, India
2010.01 - 2010.05
- Completed 6-month project for strain improvement of protease producing microorganisms as part of bachelor degree thesis (Jan-May 2010).
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Immunology
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science Pilani
Hyderabad, India 2012.01 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
VIT University
Vellore, Tamilnadu, India 2006.07 - 2010.05
Skills
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Accomplishments
# Qualified Department of Biotechnology-Junior Research Fellowship examination conducted by DBT, Govt. of India and secured an all India rank of 68 in 2010. Selected in ‘A’ category merit list.
# Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering -2010 securing an all India rank of 536 (~ 96 percentile).
Certification
Indian Patent Agent (Rg. number: 2910)
Publications
Research Papers
- Mujawdiya PK, Sharma P, Sharad S, Kapur S. Reversal of Increase in Intestinal Permeability by Mangifera indica Seed Kernel Extract in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese mice. Pharmaceuticals. 2020, 13, 190. (Published in special issue “Medicinal Plants”)
- Mujawdiya PK, Kapur S. Screening of Antioxidant and α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activities of Indian Medicinal Plants. Current Enzyme Inhibition. 2020;16:145-154.
- Debnath T, Ravindranath K, Mallarpu CS, Mujawdiya PK, Kapur S, Chelluri LK. In Vitro development of an acellular biological liver scaffold repopulated with rat hepatocytes. J Tissue Sci Eng. 2019;10:224.
Review Papers
- Mujawdiya PK, Kapur S. Modulation of Gut Microbiota through Dietary Phytochemicals as a Novel Anti-infective Strategy. Current Drug Discovery Technologies. Ahead of Print DOI: 10.2174/1570163816666191107124214.
- Mujawdiya PK, Kapur S. Mangiferin: A potential natural molecule for management of metabolic syndrome. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Special Issue: Drugs from Nature) 2015, Vol 7 (1): 9-13.
- Gasmi A, Mujawdiya PK, Pivina L, et al. Relationship between gut microbiota, gut hyperpermeability, and obesity. Curr Med Chem. 2020;10.2174/0929867327666200721160313.
- Gasmi AB, Gasmi A, Dosa A, Salvatore C, Mujawdiya PK, et al. Association between the gut and oral microbiome with obesity. Anaerobe. 2020.102248
- Gasmi A, Mujawdiya PK, et al. Calanus oil in the treatment of obesity elated low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance, and atherosclerosis. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-019-10293- 4.
Book Chapter
- Kapur S, Mujawdiya PK, Pal A, Ngomoyogoli KJE. Role of dietary alkaloids: Determining the endogenous Opioid-Opioidergic Tone.2018. Book chapter Published in Festschrift to commemorate Prof. G. P. Talwar’s 90th birthday.
Conferences
- “Holes in the Gut: Gut permeability as a consequence of diet and environmental changes”-International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Technology, 14-15 February 2014, AISECT University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- “Antioxidant and anti-diabetic activity of Mangifera indica”, World Congress in Biotechnology, 15-16 December 2016, Hyderabad, Telangana.
- “Reversal of High-fat diet-induced barrier disruption by Mangifera indica”, LSRIEAS-2018, 1-3 November, BITS-Pilani, Pilani, Rajasthan.
- “Mangifera indica prevents fatty liver and liver fibrosis in high-fat diet-induced obese mice”, International Conference on Advances and Innovations in Biotechnology for Sustainable Development, 5-7 April 2019, Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
References
1. Prof. Suman Kapur
Senior Professor, A-101, Department of Biological Sciences,
BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Hyderabad-500078, Email: skapur@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
Mob: +91-9010202863
2. Prof. Kumar Pranav Narayan
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences,
BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Hyderabad-500078, Telangana, India
Email: pranav@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
Mob: +91-9010202882; +91-9505504948
3. Dr. Sridev Mohapatra
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences,
BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Hyderabad-500078, Telangana, India
Email: sridev.mohapatra@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
Mob:+91- 8501805291
Timeline
Indian Patent Facilitator under Start-up-India Policy
2019-03
Indian Patent Agent (Rg. number: 2910)
2017-09
Doctoral Researcher
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
2012.01 - Current
Ph.D. - Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Immunology
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science Pilani
2012.01 - 2020.07
Junior Research Fellow
National Institute Of Nutrition
2010.08 - 2012.01
Bachelor Degree Thesis
VIT University
2010.01 - 2010.05
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
VIT University
2006.07 - 2010.05
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