Research Interests
Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Gene regulation, Microbial Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology, Aptamers and MEMS nanodevices in Diagnostics, Probiotic recombinant enzymes, NanoBiotic Materials, Microbes' mediated bioremediation of polluted environments., Isolation and characterization of microbes from extreme and polluted environments.
BioSketch
Research
Edited Book series on Nanotechnology (1-10 Volumes). (2013); Studium press LLC, USA.
- Vol.1: Fundamentals and Applications – Naveen Kumar Navani, Shishir Sinha and JN Govi
- Vol.2: Synthesis and Characterization- Shishir Sinha , Naveen Kumar Navani and JN Govil
- Vol.3: Properties of Nanomaterials - Shishir Sinha , Naveen Kumar Navani and JN Govil
- Vol.4: Nanomaterials and Nanostructures- Naveen Kumar Navani, Shishir Sinha and JN Govil
- Vol.5: Defence Applications Nanotechnology - Naveen Kumar Navani, Shishir Sinha and JN Govil
- Vol.6: Nanotechnology;Energy and Environment- Shishir Sinha , Naveen Kumar Navani and JN Govil
- Vol.7: Nanotechnology;Diagnostics and Therapeutics -- Naveen Kumar Navani, Shishir Sinha and JN Govil
- Vol.8: Nanotechnology;Electronics and Photovoltaics- Shishir Sinha , Naveen Kumar Navani and JN Govil
- Vol.9: Nanotechnology;Civil/ Construction Engineering- Shishir Sinha , Naveen Kumar Navani and JN Govil
- Vol.10: Nanosensing-- Naveen Kumar Navani, Shishir Sinha and JN Govil
Book Chapters contributed -
- Naveen Kumar Navani, Casey Fowler and Yingfu Li (2009) Aptamers for the biosensing of Pathogens. Book Chapter in Biosensors, Microsystems and the Recognition elements Edited by M. Zourob and APF Turner-Cambridge University, UK.
- Naveen Kumar Navani, Wendy Mok and Yingfu Li (2009) Aptamer Ligands as sensors for proteins and small molecules. Methods in Biotechnology,” Humana Press, USA.
- B. Prakash, N.K. Navani and P.K. Jain (2000) Cytogenetic, blood groups and biochemical polymorphism and molecular genetic characterization of Indian farm animal genetic resources. in “Systems approach to animal farming” eds. R. Nagarcenkar & R.R. Lokeshwar.
- Naveen Kumar Navani, Pradeep Jain and Rajendra Sahai (2001) DNA technology and its role in biodiversity conservation . in “Current Topics in Environment Biology” Eds. G.Tripathi & G.C. Pandey, pp. 501-514, ABD Publishers(India).
- Naveen Kumar Navani, Rekha Sharma, Bharani Kumar, S.P.S. Ahlawat and Dinesh Pandey -Exploitation of microbial diversity for bioremediation using genetic tools – book chapter in Biotechnology in Environmental Management - edited by T.K. Ghosh, T. Chakrabarti and G. Tripathi. New Delhi, A.P.H. Pub., 2005, 2 Vols., xxxiv, 715 p
Honors And Awards
Students
Molecular investigations and applications of selected GRAS molecules for antibacterial and anticance
01 Jan 2012 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Tamoghna Ghosh
Development of functional nucleic acid based sensors for detection of biological species
01 Jan 2014 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Shahnawaz A Baba
Development of gluten free probiotics food and methods for food pathogen detection
01 Jan 2015 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Anupama Semwal
Synthesis and multifunctional application of biomolecule mediated A-Fe2O3 nanohybrids
01 Jan 2014 - Present
Other Supervisors: Dr. Anil Kumar, Scholar: Mandeep Kaloti
Nanomaterials based biosensors for the detection of Pathogens and small molecules
01 Jan 2013 - Present
Other Supervisors: Dr. Sanjeev Manhas, Scholar: Pardeep Kumar
Development of recombinant whole cell biosensors
01 Jan 2014 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Rajat Dhyani
Screening and characterization of an extracellular protease from halophilic bacterium
01 Jan 2010 - Present
Other Supervisors: Dr. Bijan Choudhury, Scholar: Meenu Gupta
Molecular and Biochemical studies of probiotic properties of Lactobacillus fermentum NKN51
01 Jan 2010 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Rekha Sharma
Diagnostics platform development using DNA aptamers
01 Jan 2017 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Shubham Jain
Aptamers for adulterant detection and Nano-based strategies for pathogen control
01 Jan 2008 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Lambadi Paramesh Ramulu
Carbon nanotube based devices for sensor applications
01 Jan 2013 - Present
Other Supervisors: Dr. Sanjeev Manhas, Scholar: Narender Kumar
Development of a promoter based bacterial reporter system for a sensing stress response
01 Jan 2007 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Santosh Kumar Srivastava
Generation of DNA aptamers for detection of Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica
01 Jan 2007 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Tarun Kumar Sharma
Molecular investigations and applications of selected GRAS molecules for antibacterial and anticance
04 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Tamoghna Ghosh
Synthesis and multifunctional application of biomolecule mediated Ag-Fe2O3 nanohybrids
04 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: Prof. Anil Kumar, Scholar: Mandeep Kaloti
Molecular and Biochemical studies of probiotic properties of Lactobacillus fermentum NKN51
04 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Rekha Sharma
Aptamers for adulterant detection and Nano-based strategies for pathogen control
04 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Lambadi Paramesh Ramulu
Development of a promoter based bacterial reporter system for a sensing stress response
04 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Santosh Kumar Srivastava
Generation of DNA aptamers for detection of Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica
04 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: -, Scholar: Tarun Kumar Sharma
Screening and characterization of an extracellular protease from halophilic bacterium
04 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: Dr. Bijan Choudhury, Scholar: Meenu Gupta
Development of functional nucleic acid based sensors for detection of biological species
Metabolic engineering, combinatorial gene engineering
Antisense RNA expression in prokaryotes
Aptasensors for small molecules and pathogens
Synthesis of composite magnetic nanomaterials and their biotechnological applications
Whole Cell Biosensors and Chemical Genetics
In Vitro Evolution and Aptamer Generation
NanoSensors and Bioremediation
Probiotics and Value addition to Millets
Miscellaneous