The Faculty Research Awards 2026 honoured two distinguished researchers: Professor Nidhan K. Biswas from the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani, and Assistant Professor Mohammad Javed Ansari from Hindu College, Moradabad. These awards recognise their exceptional work in multidisciplinary scientific domains under public and private categories.
- Prof. Nidhan K. Biswas was recognised under the public category for his work in cancer genomics and computational genomics.
- Dr. Mohammad Javed Ansari received the private category award for his research in plant molecular biology and microbiology.
- Both researchers have significant scholarly output and international collaborations.
- The award includes a citation and a cash prize of Rs 50,000.
- The awards were presented by Professor GD Yadav, a renowned scientist and academic leader.
Who is Professor Nidhan K. Biswas and what are his research contributions?
Professor Nidhan K. Biswas is a faculty member at the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) in Kalyani. He earned his Ph.D. from Calcutta University and the Indian Statistical Institute. His expertise lies in cancer genomics, population genomics, and computational genomics.
His research mainly explores the genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenomic landscapes of oral and other cancers. He also studies population genetic variation and develops computational tools for analyzing large-scale genomic data.
Prof. Biswas has contributed to major international genomics projects such as the International Cancer Genome Consortium and GenomeAsia. His scholarly output includes 398 publications with 7,947 citations and an h-index of 32, with 79.8% of his work affiliated with NIBMG.
What are Dr. Mohammad Javed Ansari’s research areas and achievements?
Dr. Mohammad Javed Ansari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Hindu College, Moradabad. He holds a Ph.D. in biotechnology with a specialization in plant molecular biology from IIT Roorkee.
His research interests cover plant molecular biology, microbiology, biofilms, and antimicrobials. Before joining Hindu College, he was an Assistant Professor at King Saud University in Riyadh. He has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Ansari has authored 89 publications with 1,966 citations and an h-index of 55. Hindu College accounts for 42.2% of his scholarly output.
What does the Faculty Research Award include and who presented it?
The Faculty Research Award includes a citation and a cash prize of Rs 50,000. The awards were presented by Professor GD Yadav, a prominent figure in Indian science and education.
Professor Yadav was the Founding Vice-Chancellor of the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai and continues to serve as an Emeritus Professor of Eminence there. He is President of the Indian Chemical Society, Vice-President of the Indian National Science Academy, and a fellow of ten Indian and foreign science academies.
Notably, he is the second Indian to become a fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors and the only Indian fellow in the Canadian Academy of Engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What institutions do the awarded researchers represent?
A: Professor Nidhan K. Biswas represents the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani, and Dr. Mohammad Javed Ansari represents Hindu College, Moradabad.
Q: What are the main research fields of the awardees?
A: Prof. Biswas focuses on cancer genomics and computational genomics, while Dr. Ansari specializes in plant molecular biology and microbiology.
Q: What is the significance of the Faculty Research Awards?
A: The awards recognise outstanding research contributions in various scientific domains and encourage continued excellence in academia.
