Doctorate Vagish Dwibedi: Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University, India
Dr. Vagish Dwibedi is a dedicated Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University, Mohali, with over nine years of extensive research and teaching experience in biotechnology. His interdisciplinary work bridges agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and microbial biotechnology, focusing on innovative solutions for plant health, sustainable agriculture, and drug discovery. He has made significant contributions through research, patents, and publications that impact both academic and industrial sectors.
Online Profiles
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Total Citations: 919 (Recent: 912)
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Dr. Dwibedi actively engages with the global scientific community via multiple professional platforms such as LinkedIn, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and ORCID. These profiles showcase his diverse research portfolio, collaborations, publications, and patents, allowing him to stay connected and visible in the rapidly evolving fields of biotechnology and agricultural sciences.
Education
Dr. Dwibedi earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Thapar University and NIPER Mohali in 2020, where he specialized in isolating and optimizing resveratrol production from endophytic fungi. Following this, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship (2023-2024) at the prestigious Volcani Centre in Israel, focusing on drought-tolerant rhizobacteria for improving wheat resilience. His foundational education includes an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Amity University and a B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry from Lucknow University, underscoring a strong multidisciplinary academic background.
Research Focus
His research centers on understanding and harnessing plant-microbe interactions to improve crop productivity and stress tolerance, particularly under water-limited conditions. Dr. Dwibedi explores microbial communication, bioactive compound discovery, and microbial fermentation to develop sustainable agricultural practices and novel therapeutics. His work also extends to drug discovery targeting neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders using advanced analytical methods like HPLC, GC-MS, and fermentation technology.
Experience
Dr. Dwibedi’s career spans roles from research assistantships to faculty positions, including research scientist and postdoctoral fellowships. He has served as Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University since 2020 and recently resumed this role after his postdoctoral tenure in Israel. His experience combines teaching, student mentorship, research project leadership, patent development, and innovation in biotechnology with a focus on translating laboratory research into practical applications.
Research Timeline
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2013–2014: Research Assistant, Delhi University South Campus, BCIL (DBT)
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2015–2018: Junior Research Fellow, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
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2018–2019: Research Fellow, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
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2019: Research Scientist, AGPHARM BIOINNOVATIONS LLP, Patiala
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2020–2022: Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University
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2023–2024: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Volcani Centre, Israel
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2024–Present: Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University
Awards & Honors
Among his accolades, Dr. Dwibedi won the highly competitive DST-Lockheed Martin-Tata Trust India Innovation Growth Programme (IIGP) 2.0 competition for developing a bio-based packing material to preserve fruits and vegetables post-harvest. He also earned the Best Poster Award at the International Conference on Drug Discovery: Biotech and Pharma at TIET, Patiala. His innovative work is further validated by multiple published and filed Indian patents in the fields of biotechnology and bio-based materials.
Top-Noted Publication
One of Dr. Dwibedi’s notable recent publications is “Identification of Natural Compounds as Potential COVID-19 Main Protease (Mpro) Inhibitors: A comprehensive study and In-silico evidence” (2025, Current Pharmaceutical Design, IF=2.8). This study highlights his expertise in natural product drug discovery and computational biology, contributing to the global fight against viral diseases by identifying promising natural inhibitors against COVID-19 targets.
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Exploring the Modern Approaches to Enhance Fungal Endophyte-Derived Bioactive Secondary Metabolites
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3 Biotech (June 2025)
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DOI: 10.1007/s13205-025-04328-z
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Contributors: Palakjot Kour Sodhi, Tanveer Kour, Gursharan Kaur, Vijay Gahlaut, Santosh Kumar Rath, Vagish Dwibedi, Mahavir Joshi
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Isolation, Screening, and Identification of Staphylococcus epidermidis with Effective Probiotic Attributes
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Current Microbiology (June 2025)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00284-025-04206-0
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Contributors: Sonia Sharma, Nazim Uddin, Gurleen Kaur Sodhi, Abdurahman Hajinur Hirad, Nancy George, Gursharan Kaur, Swapnil Kajale, Rajinder Kaur, Jagdish Chandra Bose, Vagish Dwibedi
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Nanocarriers and Nano Drug Delivery Therapy in Neuro Diseases
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Book Chapter, 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-0308-1_10
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Contributors: Palak Rana, Gursharan Kaur, Aleena James Chirayimmel, Anupama Rajput, Santosh Kumar Rath, Vagish Dwibedi
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Nanomaterials for Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Neurological Disorders
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Book Chapter, 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-0308-1_8
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Contributors: Gursharan Kaur, Aleena James Chirayimmel, Palak Rana, Sonia Sharma, Jagadeesh Chandra Bose, Santosh Kumar Rath, Vagish Dwibedi
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Stilbenes: a Journey from Folklore to Pharmaceutical Innovation
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Archives of Microbiology (May 2024)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-03939-z
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Contributors: Gursharan Kaur, Rajinder Kaur, Gurleen Kaur Sodhi, Nancy George, Santosh Kumar Rath, Harleen Kaur Walia, Vagish Dwibedi, Sanjai Saxena
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Process Optimization of Antimicrobial Activity of Adhatoda vasica Against MDR Pathogens Using Response Surface Methodology
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences (Feb 2024)
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DOI: 10.1007/s40011-023-01504-0
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Contributors: Mahavir Joshi, Vagish Dwibedi, Santosh Kumar Rath, Tulika Mishra, Sukhminderjit Kaur
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