Dr. Shantanu Sen

Qualification:

Ph.D. [IIT Kanpur]; M.Tech, Biological Sciences & Bioengineering [IIT Kanpur]; M.Sc. Biotechnology [Assam University, University Gold Medal conferred by the Hon’ble President of India]; B.Sc. Biotechnology [Assam University, University First Rank Holder].

Teaching Experience: 1 Years

Area of Interest

Chemical Biology, Peptide Engineering, Protein Aggregation, Therapeutic Peptides, Biosensing, Translational Biotechnology, Gasotransmitter Biology, Neurodegeneration, Molecular Diagnostics, Biopharmaceuticals

Academic responsibility & Membership

Years

1) Scientific Editor: Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports (Elsevier). 2) Reviewer: Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio). 3) Reviewer: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules(Elsevier). 4) Reviewer: Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome (Springer Nature). 5) Reviewer: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK. 6) Member of Chemical Research Society of India (Membership No. LM4311). 7) Fellow of Academic and Research Excellence at IIT Kanpur (Fellow ID. FA2407012).

Research Experience: 8 Years

1. Achievement — Finalist of Innovators Connect – Tandem 2024
   11 Nov 2024 • German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New Delhi
   selected for the 'Innovators Connect – Tandem 2024, a flagship bilateral program organized by the German Centre for Research and Innovation New Delhi (DWIH New Delhi). This is a two-week meet-up for young researchers and early-stage start-up founders selected nationwide from both India and Germany, aimed at fostering innovation.
2. Achievement — MERCK Innovation Cup 2024 (Selected for the first round of Application phase)
   01 Jun 2024 • MERCK, Germany
   Applications are from postgraduate students in the life sciences working towards a PhD in biology, medicine, biotech, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related fields. Postdoctoral students are also welcome to apply, as are advanced MBA students or recent MBA graduates with an interest in the pharmaceutical business and a background in life sciences.
3. Award — Dr. Yellapragada Subbarow FABA Award
   23 Aug 2025 • Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA)
   In recognition of outstanding doctoral research that pushes the boundaries of scientific knowledge with real-world application potential.
4. Award — Fellow of Academic & Research Excellence (FARE)
   03 Dec 2024 • IIT Kanpur
   Academic & Research Excellence in Ph.D tenure
5. Award — Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Awards
   05 Nov 2024 • Issued by SRISTI (Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions), GIAN (Gujarat Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network)
   Selected as one of the 11 nationwide recipients of the prestigious Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Awards (GYTI) 2023 for our patented innovation. This award is one of the highest recognitions in India for innovations with the potential for significant societal impact.
6. Award — Winner (2nd) of Falling Walls Lab India 2024
   06 Sep 2024 • Issued by Falling Walls Lab Foundation, Germany
   Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students and early-career professionals to, in three minutes each, present their solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time to peers, a high-calibre jury of experts from academia and business, and the general public.
7. Award — SARANSH National Award 2023
   28 Feb 2024 • Indian National Young Academy of Science, Government of India
   “Saransh” by Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS), is an attempt to bridge the gap between the budding scientists and the community at large. It aims to provide a platform to PhD scholars across the country to present their work to a wider audience who have little or no knowledge in their area of research.
8. Award — Travel award by Australian Peptide Society
   15 Oct 2023 • Issued by International Peptide Symposium & Australian Peptide Conference
   Travel award for attending the 13th International Peptide Symposium & 15th Australian Peptide Conference at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from October 15-20, 2023.
9. Award — International Travel Support Award
   06 Apr 2023 • Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
   For attending an invited talk at the 56th European Symposium on Biological and Organic Chemistry Symposium (ESBOC) at Gregynog, Newtown, Powys, Wales.
10. Award — AWSAR National Award
    28 Feb 2023 • Issued by Vigyan Prasar, Govt. of India
    The Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR) is a Department of Science and Technology (DST) initiative that rewards PhD scholars and Post-Doctoral Fellows for translating complex research into popular science stories for the public.
11. Award — DST-INSPIRE Fellowship Award
    28 May 2013 • Department of Science & Technology (DST)
    INSPIRE Fellowship is offered to: i) 1st Rank Holders in any recognized University and academic Institutions (Excluding Autonomous Colleges) in India in Post-Graduate (PG) level examination in Basic/Applied Sciences including Engineering, Pharmacy, Agricultural sciences and Veterinary Sciences.
12. Award — Dr. Devendralal Roy Memorial Award
    14 May 2013 • Assam University
    Highest marks in MSc Biotechnology in the University.
13. Award — Murshedul Alam Choudhury Memorial Award
    14 May 2013 • Assam University
    Highest marks in MSc Biotechnology in the University.
14. Award — University Gold Medal
    14 May 2013 • Conferred by The Hon’ble President of India
    University Gold Medal [M.Sc. Biotechnology, 2012, conferred by The Hon’ble President of India].
15. Award — University Merit Prize (M.Sc. Biotechnology)
    14 May 2013 • Assam University
    Highest marks in MSc Biotechnology in the University.
16. Award — Merit Prize Winner
    01 Feb 2011 • Assam University
    Highest marks in BSc Biotechnology in the University
17. Award — Atashkumari & Rabindramohan Sen Memorial Award
    22 Jan 2011 • Karimganj College
    Highest marks in BSc Biotechnology in the College
18. Award — Sachindra Subala Medha Puraskar
    11 Feb 2005 • Govt. H. S. School, Karimganj, Assam
    Highest marks in the School (HSLC exam 2004)
19. Award — Tara Bhusan Pal Memorial Scholarship
    11 Feb 2005 • Govt. H. S. School, Karimganj, Assam
    Highest marks in the School (HSLC exam 2004)
20. Award — Distinction Awardee
    15 Aug 2004 • District Commissioner (DC), Karimganj
    Distinction Awardee in HSLC exam in the district
21. Recognition — Selected as a National Level Evaluator
    01 Jan 2025 • Ministry of Education, Government of India
    Selected as a National Level Evaluator for the School Innovation Marathon 2024-2025
22. Recognition — Invited to meet the German Consulate General in Bengaluru
    19 Nov 2024 • German Consulate General
    An absolute pleasure and honour to be invited to the German Consulate General in Bengaluru by Achim Burkart and his wonderful family! It was an incredible evening filled with inspiring conversations and networking opportunities. I had the privilege of meeting remarkable individuals from the German DigitalHubInitiative, including Anna Christmann, and connecting with fellow researchers, startup founders, and venture capitalists from India and Germany.

Journal

1. , "Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Insulin Polypeptide Mitigates Hyperglycemia-Induced Neurotoxicity and Cognitive Deficits In Vivo", ACS Chem. Neuroscience, vol. 16, pp. 3323–3339, 2025.
   Indexing: Scopus, • IF: 3.9
2. , "A nitric oxide-releasing peptide for neutralizing neuroinflammation and cell death pathway", Indian Patent, vol. Indian Patent Application, pp. NA, 2025.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: NA
3. , "A Hydrogen sulfide releasing insulin derivative and process for synthesizing thereof", Indian Patent, vol. Indian Patent No. 570041, pp. NA, 2024.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: NA
4. , "Synthesis of a highly thermostable insulin by phenylalanine conjugation at B29 Lysine, Communications Chemistry", Communications Chemistry (Nature Portfolio), vol. 161, pp. 1-10, 2024.
   Indexing: Scopus, • IF: 6.2
5. , "Nucleobase and Peptide Based Designed Molecules for Biomedical Applications", Current Indian Science, vol. 2, pp. e2210299X308571, 2024.
   Indexing: Scopus, • IF: NA
6. , "Strategies for Gaseous Neuromodulator Release in Chemical Neuroscience: Experimental Approaches and Translational Validation", Journal of Controlled Release, vol. 365, pp. 132-160, 2023.
   Indexing: Scopus, • IF: 11.5
7. , "An Unnatural Amino Acid Modified Human Insulin for Visual Monitoring of Insulin Aggregation", Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, vol. 21, pp. 7561-7566, 2023.
   Indexing: Scopus, • IF: 2.8
8. , "Kinetic Versus Thermodynamic Polymorph Stabilization of a Tri-Carboxylic Derivative at the Solid-Liquid Interface", Nanoscale, vol. 15, pp. 13393-13401, 2023.
   Indexing: Scopus, • IF: 5.1
9. , "A human insulin derivative for real-time monitoring of insulin quality and process for synthesizing", Indian Patent, vol. Indian Patent No. 501198, pp. NA, 2023.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: NA
10. , "Multiple Actions of H2S Releasing Peptides in Human ?-Amyloid Expressing C. elegans", ACS Chem. Neuroscience, vol. 13, pp. 3378–3388, 2022.
    Indexing: Scopus, • IF: 3.9
11. , "Strategies for interference of insulin fibrillogenesis: challenges and advances", ChemBioChem, vol. 23, pp. e202100678, 2022.
    Indexing: Scopus, • IF: 2.8
12. , "Blended Polar/Nonpolar Peptide Conjugate Interferes with Human Insulin Amyloid-Mediated Cytotoxicity", Bioorganic Chemistry, vol. 111, pp. 104899, 2021.
    Indexing: Scopus, • IF: 4.7
13. , "Thermostable human insulin and uses thereof", Indian Patent, vol. Indian Patent No. 518452, pp. NA, 2020.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: NA
14. , "Computational validation of 3-ammonio-3-(4-oxido-1H-imidazol-1-ium-5-yl) propane-1, 1-bis (olate) as a potent anti-tubercular drug against mt-MetAP", Bioinformation, vol. 8, pp. 875–880, 2012.
    Indexing: Scopus, • IF: 1.9
15. , "An in-silico appraisal of few bioactive compounds against KAS-A for antitubercular drug efficacy", Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, vol. 5, pp. 60-62, 2011.
    Indexing: Scopus, • IF: NA