Prof. Ranjana Patnaik is currently serving as Professor and Dean at the School of Biomedical Sciences. An eminent academician, she is an alumnus of the Banaras Hindu University and Ex-Professor and ex Coordinator of the School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. She is a renowned scientist and an internationally acclaimed neurosciences researcher. With 38 years of teaching and research experience, she has contributed significantly in the augmentation of research in cerebral stroke and neuroprotection.
Career Highlights:
- International Brain Research author ranking (Most published authors lifetime)- 8th rank
- Lifetime Achievement Award for Science, Medical and Engineering, 2020
- National Award 2011 (by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India) for Low-Cost Multi-Use Hearing Aid.
- Rashtriya Gaurav Award (2014)
Field of specialization: Neurophysiology, Electrophysiology, Biomaterials, Biochemistry
Educational Qualifications:
Physiology, “Role of Histamine Blood – Brain Barrier in Stress”
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- M.Sc. (1975) - First Division & Distinction in Biochemistry
Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- B.Sc. (1973) - First Position & Distinction in Chemistry
Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- Diploma in Music (1973) - First Position
Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu University,
Professional Experience
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Position
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From
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To
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Professor in Clinical Research Division of School of Basic &Applied Sciences Bio-Sciences in
Galgotias University (Clinical research, Nutrition diatetrics, Medical Biotechnology, Biological
Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Bio Medical Engg.)
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08/08/2019
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Till date
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Professor in IIT(BHU), Varanasi
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01/01/2010
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31/07/2019
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Coordinator in IIT(BHU), Varanasi
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26/08/2006
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31/12/2009
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Associate Professor in IIT(BHU), Varanasi
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27/07/1998
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25/08/2006
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Assistant Professor in IIT(BHU), Varanasi
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25/02/1985
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26/07/1998
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Research Experience - 40 years
Teaching Experience - 38 years
Recognitions and Awards
- Ex-Member of National Bureau of Accreditation
- Expert for Evaluation Committee, University Grant Commission (UGC)
- Ex- Member, FICCI National Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation
- Best Citizen of India Award (2014)
- Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Awards (2014)
- Saraswati Samman (2010)
- BHU Prize for standing first in B.Sc. (Hons.)
Experience of Guiding Research
- No. of Ph.D. Produced: 08 (Eight) IIT BHU
- No. of Ph.D. under supervision: 03 (as supervisor) and 14 (Co-supervisor)
- M. Tech. Student – 50
Sponsored Research Projects undertaken as Principal Investigator (PI)/ Co-Investigator
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S.N.
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Period
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Funding Agency
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Title of Project
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Amount of Grant
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PI/Co-Investigator
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1.
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2017
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DIC, IIT BHU and BHU
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Design and development of a small hypobaric chamber for rodent
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1,50,000
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PI
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2
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2016
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IRP (R&D), IIT BHU
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Stroke and Neuroprotection
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15,00,000/
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PI
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3
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2011-2015
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Swedish Medical Research Council
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Molecular mechanism of blood-brain barrier permeability and cell injury in CNS trauma and
neuroprotection
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1.5m SEK/year
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Co-Investigator
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4
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2011-2014
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International Research Grant
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Study on Radio-Frequency heating effects on the CNS: Reginal changes in brain metabolism and brain
pathology and corrective measures
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360k USD/year
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Co-Investigator
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5
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2010-2013
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International Research Grant
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CNS Pathology and repair following substance abuse, Exploration of new therapeutic measures including
nano-drug delivery
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600k USD/year
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Co-Investigator
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6
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2011-2013
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International Research Grant
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Role of cytoskeleton in Neurodegeneration and Neurorepair
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900k USD/year
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Co-Investigator
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Patent
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S.N.
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Year
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Title
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International/National
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Status
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1.
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2011
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Hearing aid along with wireless doorbell vibrator system and electronic torch light facility
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National
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Filed in 28/06/2011
Published in 13/07/2012
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Papers (Journals) Published: 140
Book Chapters Published: 13
Papers (conferences) Published: 35