Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology
School of Engineering and Technology
Noida International University, Greater Noida, India
✉️ Email: debanjana.prasad@niu.edu.in

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Profile Summary

Ms. Debanjana Prasad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Noida International University. She holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology (2023) and has completed a Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) in Biotechnology from Amity University, Noida. Her core interests include molecular biology, microbiology, pharmaceuticals, pharmacology, and plant-based therapeutics.

With hands-on experience in laboratory techniques and biotechnology industry training under prestigious programs like DBT-BITP, she contributes extensively to applied research in antimicrobial properties, phytochemical analysis, and gene expression profiling. She has authored multiple research and review articles in reputed journals and has also co-authored a book on renewable energy resources.

Research Interests

• Molecular Biology & Epigenetics
• Medicinal Plant Biotechnology
• Microbiology & Pharmacognosy
• Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Assays
• Phytochemical Screening
• mRNA Expression Profiling
• Bioinformatics Applications in Clinical Trials

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Noida International University, Uttar Pradesh – 2023
• B.Tech + M.Tech (Biotechnology), Amity University, Noida – 2017
• Senior Secondary (XII), CBSE, Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Jalandhar Cantt – 2012
• Secondary (X), CBSE, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Fort William, Kolkata – 2010

Research Publications & Contributions

• Prasad, D. & Solanki, S. (2020). Therapeutic Investigation of Antimicrobial Properties of Withania somnifera, Terminalia arjuna, Bacopa monnieri, Ranunculus sceleratus and Acalypha indica. Palarch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 17(6), 10017-10037.
• Prasad, D., Singh, A. K. & Solanki, S. (2022). Antioxidant Determination and TLC of Plant Extracts. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 7(11), 4394–4408.
• Prasad, D. & Solanki, S. (2023). mRNA Expression Profiling of Glutathione Peroxidase Gene in S. Cerevisiae. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, 14(3), 1210–1219.
• Prasad, D. & Prasad, N. (2024). HPLC Analysis of Polyphenolic Compounds and Toxicity Assessment of Herbal Extracts. Frontiers in Health Informatics, 13(8), 6053–6069.
• Deo et al. (2023). Occupational Safety and Healthcare Workforce Satisfaction. Health Leadership and Quality of Life, 2:220.
• Prasad, N. & Prasad, D. (2022). Comprehensive Therapeutic Interventions Against SARS-CoV-2. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 14(11):1–12.
• Prasad, D. (2023). Qualitative Phytochemical Determination of Medicinal Plants of Uttarakhand. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 14(5), 1300–1304.
• Prasad, D. et al. (2024). Advances in Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment. Seminars in Medical Writing and Education, 3:532.
• Book Co-Author: Renewable Energy Sources: An Assessment in Environmental Scenario, Bharti Publications, 2020.

Research & Industry Experience

• Research Associate, Chemgenics Research Foundation, Noida
• DBT-BITP Trainee, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India (2017–2018)
• Multiple academic internships at Amity University and Allele Life Sciences focusing on DNA analysis, microbial identification, bioinformatics in clinical trials, and phytochemical screening.

Technical & Lab Skills

• DNA isolation, PCR, TLC, HPLC, Antioxidant & Antimicrobial assays
• Microbial culture identification
• Phytochemical screening techniques
• Clinical & pharmaceutical analysis
• Bioinformatics applications