Ph.D. in Science (Biological Sciences / Chemistry)
SUNANDAN DIVATIA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (SDSOS)
The Ph.D. in Science program is offered with specialization in Biological Sciences and Chemistry.
The emphasis is being laid on the overall development of research skills for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research coupled with an expansion of students' knowledge base in a particular area of specialization.
*Assured scholarship of INR 2 Lacs per annum.
Ph.D. in Science (Biological Sciences)
Research Domains
- Cancer Biology
- Stress Biology, Enzymology, Metabolite production,
Microbiome analysis - Translational Phytochemistry
- Telomere biology and Gene Editing
- Nano drug delivery systems
- Bioinformatics
- Glycation, Fermentation and toxicity
- DNA damaged response and genome biology
- Culturomics, Gut Microbiology
- T cell-mediated immunity in health and disease
Ph.D. in Science (Chemistry)
Research Domains
- Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis
- Nano drug delivery systems
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Nanomaterlals and Nanocompos ltes for Sustainable Energy Storage
- Organic synthesis and New synthetic methods
Duration
3 to 6 Years
In take Capacity
Biological Sciences: 10 seats & Chemistry: 4
Eligibility
Please refer to the details in the handout document.
Illustrious Alumni
• Mitesh Joshi - Senior Scientist-II, Cell and Gene Therapy department at ImmunitasBio Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru.
Thesis title- Synthesis and characterization of Methotrexate loaded zinc oxide nano Particles for efficient delivery to Breast Cancer cells
• Asmita Kamble - Research Scientist-II, Advanced Enzyme Technology Ltd., Thane, Mumbai.
Thesis title- Understanding phytase thermostability: Bioprospecting and Modulation
• Shriya Sawant - Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, USA.
Thesis title- Bacterial diversity in oral cavity and its association with oral cancer
• Jasmeet Kaur Virdi - Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Sweden.
Thesis title- Understanding the Activity of Mechanosensors YAP and TAZ in differentiating Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
• Evieann Cardoza - Postdoctoral Researcher, Lund University, Sweden
Thesis Title – Role of Cold Shock Proteins in Bacterial Stress Tolerance
• Neha Dubey - Postdoctoral Researcher, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Thesis Title – Upconversion Nanoparticles for Controlled Drug Delivery and Cell Imaging
• Kavita Gala - Postdoctoral Research Scholar, The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, United States
Thesis Title – Investigation of Therapeutic Potential of Telomerase in Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer
