OUR STUDENTS
BIODIVERSITY
Deepika Choudhary
UGC-JRF
Native from Jodhpur,Rajasthan.
Pursued B.Sc from K.N. College (JNVU) Jodhpur in 2016.
Pursued M.Sc (Botany) from Jai Narain Vyas University,Jodhpur in 2018.
Ms. Monali Sanjay Kadu
SARTHI-JRF (CSMNRF-JRF)
I pursued my graduation and post-graduation from University of Mumbai securing distinction.
Vigneshwaran Anbukarasu
Ph.D. student
I am a Ph.D. student with a keen interest in studying the diversity of diatoms across environmental gradients and exploring their potential applications in water..
Yogeshwaran Murugesan
Project Associate, PhD student
My specialization is on diatoms and their application as a proxy for understanding microbial evolution and biogeography. I study more about the
Pratyasha Nayak
PhD Student (CSIR SRF)
I graduated with honors in Botany from Ramjas College at the University of Delhi in 2015. I went on to earn my Master’s in Botany from Punjabi University, Patiala in 2017. Post qualifying GATE XL in 2019..
Ansil P A
Senior Research Fellow (CSIR)
Completed Bachelor’s degree in Botany from Sacred Heart College affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, and a Master’s degree in Applied Plant Science from Dept. of Botany,
Vaishnavi Dixit
Project JRF (SERB)
Hi, I am Vaishnavi. I have completed my masters from Abasaheb Garware College Pune. Currently, sI am working in the Department of Biodiversity and Paleobiology under guidance of Dr. Tushar..
Sruthi O P
Junior Research Fellow (CSIR -JRF)
I completed graduation in Botany from S N college (Kannur university) and post-graduation in Applied Plant Science from Department of Botany, Calicut university, Kerala. I have qualified both CSIR..
Shweta Kumavat
Ph.D. Scholar (MJPRF-Fellow)
She completed her B.Sc. Botany from N.V.P. College, Lasalgaon, in 2019 and completed M.Sc. in Botany from the Department of Botany, S.P. Pune University, Pune, in 2021. She qualified..
Harikrishnan K
Junior Research Fellow (UGC)
Completed Bachelor’s degree in Botany from Nirmalagiri College (Kannur University), followed by Master’s degree in Plant Science from Mahatma Gandhi Govt. Arts College (Pondicherry..
Utkarsha Tikhole
Project Assistant
I have completed five years integrated M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. I joined ARI for my master’s dissertation
Sachin Mapari
Ph.D. Scholar
I completed my master’s in biochemistry from the Department of Chemistry, SPPU, Pune. I started my research career as project-JRF after joining ARI’s in-house project (BD-06) “Study of Neuroprotective..
Geetika Sukhramani
PhD Student (DST INSPIRE FELLOW-SRF)
Understanding plant diversification using molecular tools, exploring plastome evolution, and tracing the biogeographic patterns of plants..
Aditi Sarawgi
PhD student UGC-SRF
My interest lies in understanding the evolutionary pattern of the genus using molecular, morphological, and anatomical tools.
Raiping Raleng
Phd Student (CSIR-JRF)
I have qualified CSIR-JRF 2022 and now I’m working in Molecular Systematics Lab as a PhD student under Dr. Ritesh Kumar Choudary
Ashlesha Nade
Research Fellow
I completed my BSc and MSc in Biotechnology from Rajarshi Shahu Mahavidyalaya (Autonomous), Latur affiliated to Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded. During my MSc, I worked..
Balakumar. S
DST INSPIRE fellow
I completed Bachelor in Botany at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, TN and Masters in Botany from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Currently, I am pursuin..
Dr. Satishkumar Maurya
Post-Doctoral Fellow (CSIR-RA)
I am currently working as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Molecular Systematics Lab, led by Dr. Ritesh Kumar Choudhary, ARI, Pune, India. I completed my Ph.D..
Dr. Priyanka Joshi
ANRF- National Post Doctoral Fellow
I am currently working as a ANRF-National Post Doctoral Fellow under the mentorship of Dr. Karthick Balasubramanian at the Diatom Diversity and Distri..
BIOENERGY
Kalyani Deshmukh
PhD student (UGC JRF)
Biofuel production from waste, Bioremediation, Environmental microbiology, Immunology
Payal Deshpande
Ph.D. Student (CSIR-SRF)
My core research interests are rice straw biomethanation, cultivation and maintenance of anaerobic fungi and fermenter scale studies.
Prajakta Vilas Bhujbal
UGC-Junior Research Fellow (PhD Student)
Microbiology, Alcohol Technology, Wine making,Anaerobic Microbiology, Fermentation Technology
Deepa Satish Shetty
Project Scientist-III
I have more than 10 years of experience in teaching in Microbiology & Biotechnology. My Ph.D. work was on bioaugmentation of anaer..
Prajakta Dnyaneshwar Margale
Project Assistant
After completing M.Sc, I joined the Agharkar Research Institute as a Project Assistant on Industry sponsored project KPIT which deals with Microb..
Vaidehi Shripad Pisu
Ph.D. Student
I have completed my M.Sc in Microbiology at Government Institute of Science, Aurangabad and joined Agharkar Research Institute as a Ph.D.
Aditya Eklare
Ph.D. Student (UGC-JRF)
I completed my Bachelor’s degree in B.Sc Biotechnology from Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune, which is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune..
Dr. Durgadevi Aphale
Project Scientist
I do have 13 years of Industrial research experience in various research areas including strain development for sustainable fuels, cloning and ..
Mr. Prasad Ade
Project Associate – 1
I am a Project Associate at Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, under Dr. Sumit Singh Dagar. I hold a Master’s in Biophysics from BAMU Aurangabad,..
Mr. Pruthviraj Dhaygude
Project Assistant
I am a biotechnologist with expertise in anaerobic microbiology. My research has focused on the isolation of methanogens and bacteriophages targeting ,..
Mr. Shahabaz Valmik Pinjari
Project Assistant
I am currently working on production of biofuels majorly focusing on biohydrogen and bioethanol generation using anaerobic microorganisms and ,..
Roshani Mishra
Senior Research Fellow
Dedicated researcher specializing in microbiology, with expertise in molecular techniques, microbial ecology, and bioinformatics,..
Saily Harkal
Project Assistant
I am involved in the identification and characterization of both aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms that have the potential to be ,..
Sanyogita Berde
Project Assistant
With a strong background in biotechnology, my research interest spans anaerobic microbiology, cavitation, water and wastewater treatment, along,..
Shweta Mangesh Bapat
Project Assistant
I am currently working with anaerobic fungi, particularly in the areas of enzyme production and extraction. Experience includes managing the,..
Siddhi D. Chandras
Ph.D Student (Project Assistant)
Currently working on the industry sponsored project which deals with the comprehensive probiotic characterization of aerobic and anaerobic putative,..
BIOPROSPECTING
Komal Suryavanshi
Ph.D. Student (CSIR-JRF)
Copper is an essential nutrient and plays an important role in biological processes. Alteration in intracellular copper may play..
Padmaja Shete
Junior Research Fellow
My work is focused on Iron metabolism and inflammation due to iron dyshomeostasis. Medicinal plants having different phytoconstituents like steroids..
Swapnaja Gulawani
Ph.D. Scholar (UGC-JRF)
After graduating in Microbiology from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, she went on to complete her post-graduation in Human Genetics from SRMC..
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Amey Rayrikar
Ph.D. (SRF)
Interested in understanding the cellular and molecular eventsin vertebrate’s development.
Ms. Bhagyashri Joshi
Ph.D –(SRF)
Investigating the role of CELSR1 in morphogenesis using zebrafish as a model organism
Mr. Ganesh Wagh
Ph.D Scholar (CSIR-JRF)
Understanding the role of extracellular matrix molecule like sparc, mif,in organ development and heart regeneration
Karan Selarka
U.G.C. JRF (Ph.D Student)
Autophagy is a degradative mechanistic process, important for cell’s maintenance and survival throughout its lifespan.
Kiran Nilangekar
PhD Student
Autophagy is a cellular process that keeps cellular damage in check by its sequestration and degradation.
Minal Ayachit
Junior Research Fellow
Autophagy is a process where constituents of the cell such as proteins and organelles that are damaged or not required
Nidhi Murmu
Ph.D. Student
I am interested in understanding the role of autophagy in germline stem cell (GSC) aging and how it is regulated in Drosophila ovary.
Ms. Ashwini Punde
DBT-JRF
I have completed my Master’s in Biotechnology from SPPU, Pune.
Shweta Kalke
UGC-JRF
I have completed my Master’s in Zoology from Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai.
Mrunmayee Kulkarni
Ph.D. Student (CSIR-JRF)
I completed my masters and bachelors in Biotechnology from Abasaheb Garware college, Pune. After clearing my CSIR, I joined PhD under the..
Mr. Swarnav Bhakta
Ph.D. Student
Research Topic : Role of actin-binding protein in heart development and maintenance..
Ms. Shreya Maity
Research Fellow
Research Topic : Identifying the cardiac pro-regenerative ECM molecules and their cellular and molecular function…
GENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING
Siddhi Chavan
Junior Research Fellow
There is a large consumer demand for seedless grape for fresh and dry fruit consumption. Nowadays, most breeding..
Pravin Pawar
PhD Scholar, Project Associate
Completed B.Sc. Horticulture and M.Sc. in Agriculture (Biotechnology) from Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli then I joined as a Project..
NANOBIOSCIENCE
Aazam Shaikh
Junior Research Fellow
My interests lie, in understanding the fine-tuned mechanisms of cellular growth, differentiation, and proliferation..
Snehal Kulkarni
Junior Research Fellow
Production, nano delivery and validation of viral vaccine against noda virus of fish.
Tanmayee Sathe
Research Student (UGC-JRF)
My current research study involves microfabrication of porous and non- porous capillaries in order to explore the capillary..
Deepali Choudhary
PhD Student (UGC-JRF)
I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Biotechnology from Lachoo Memorial College of Science and Technology affiliated with Jai Narain..
Devyani Sengar
Ph.D. scholar (DST INSPIRE – JRF)
I have completed my Bachelor’s in Life Science from Ramjas College, Delhi University, and my Master’s in Biotechnology from Annamalai University,.
Surajit Patra
Ph.D. scholar (JRF)
I have completed my Bachelor’s in Zoology from Burdwan University, and my Master’s in Biotechnology from ADAMAS University, Kolkata.
Rajkumar Samanta
Ph.D. scholar (DBT-JRF)
I have completed my graduation in Zoology, 2019 from Midnapore collegeCollege, Vidyasagar University, West Bengal. I have completed my masters..
Niladri Haldar
DBT-JRF (Ph.D. student)
I have done my Bachelor’s (Zoology) from University of Calcutta, Kolkata and Master’s (Biotechnology) from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. I have qualified.
Kajal Pardhi
Ph.D. Students (UGC-JRF)
I completed my postgraduate studies in biotechnology at Dr. Ambedkar College in Nagpur, affiliated with Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj..
Shubha Satish Manvi
Ph.D. Student
With deep interest in core microbiology, I have completed my Masters in Applied Microbiology from VIT University, Vellore and Bachelors in Microbiol..
Jyoti Arun Mohite
Ph.D. Scholar
I was working as assistant professor in Microbiology Department at Modern College Shivajinagar, Pune. I have joined MACS-Agharkar research institute,
Shirish Satish Kadam
Project Assistant-II
I pursued my M. Sc degree in Biotechnology from Rajarshri Shahu Mahavidyalaya and completed my six-month project training program at MACS Agharkar Research Institute under Dr.Rahalkar. The world..
