Dr. Indu Singh

Assistant Professor – Medical & Allied Sciences

Dr. Indu Singh

Interest Area(s)

  • Neuropharmacology
  • Nanoformulations
  • Green Chemistry (Phytonanotechnology)
  • Nanostructures
  • Nanoarchitecture
Ms. Singh is pharmacologist and biomedical Scientist. She has submitted her Ph.D. to University of Delhi, Delhi in nanomedicine designing and development for hampering antimicrobial resistance. Ms. Singh has passed her post-graduation in pharmacology from BBAU, Lucknow. She is keen to work with enthusiastic young minds and flourish with scientific players.
Exam Institute University/Board Year of Passing Class Remarks
Ph.D.
(Biomedical Science)
 Dr. B. R. Ambedker Center for Biomedical Research University of Delhi 2022 NA Thesis Title: Small Molecule-and polymer-based bioactives: Design, Synthesis, Evaluation.
M.Pharm
(Pharmacology)
 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (Central University), Lucknow, U.P., India BBAU Lucknow 2014 First Class _
B. Pharm Dr. K.N. Modi Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Modinagar, U.P., India Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kamal Technical University Lucknow 2011 First Class _
D.Pharm
Meerabai Institute of Technology
Maharanibagh, New Delhi, India
 Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University formerly (Board of Technical Education (BTE), Delhi 2008 First Class _
Senior Secondary Shri Thakurdwara Balika Vidyalaya, Ghaziabad, U.P, India All India Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi 2006 First Class _
Matriculation Children’s Academy, Ghaziabad, U.P, India All India Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi 2004 First Class _
  • Worked as DST-INSPIRE Fellowship (SRF) while pursuing PhD on the Project titled “Small Molecule- and Polymer-Based Bioactives: Design, Synthesis and Evaluation” at ACBR, University of Delhi, Delhi & CSIR-IGIB, Delhi [Nov 2019-Dec 2021]
  • Worked as DST-INSPIRE Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on the project entitled “Small Molecule- and Polymer-Based Bioactives: Design, Synthesis and Evaluation” at ACBR, University of Delhi, Delhi & CSIR-IGIB, Delhi [Dec 2016-Dec 2019]
  • Worked as Assistant Professor (Guest) at Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Research (DIPSAR), University of Delhi, Delhi [July 23 2014- August 23 2016]
  • Neuropharmacology, exploring crosstalk in neurobehavioral disorders  
  • Nanoformulations synthesis and their pharmacological aspects 
  • Green Chemistry (Phytonanotechnology) for environmental remediation  
  • Nanostructures for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
  • Understanding Biofilm Forming Processes and their confrontation 
  • Nanoarchitecture Functionalized surfaces for medical device associated complications
  • Received Scientific and Educational Research Society (SERS) Toxicological & Pharmaceutical Science Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology in an e-conference (December 14-15, 2020) conducted by SERS, India & KU, Bangkok, Thailand. 
  • Certificate [IKP/PR/Cert/7773/IND] for Excellence in Peer Reviewing in Plant Cell Biology and Molecular Biology, International Knowledge Press by Society for Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Awarded INSPIRE-SRF in November 15, 2019-December 14, 2021 by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India while pursuing PhD at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. 
  • Received INSPIRE FELLOWSHIP 2016 by Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
  • Awarded Gold Medal in Master in Pharmacy (Pharmacology, 2014), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. 
  • Awarded Second Prize in Poster Presentation on Patent Work 2013, at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. 
  • Qualified Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2012 conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Delhi, India.  
  • Achieved First Rank (Batch 2008) in Meerabai Institute of Technology (formerly Meerabai Polytechnic) in Diploma in Pharmacy course offered by Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU)formerly (Board of Technical Education (BTE), Delhi, India. 
  • Delivered an oral talk on “Mussel inspired biopolymer and its aminoglycosides nanostructures: potential frontliners against Antimicrobial Resistance” in two-days international conference on “Recent Advances in Nano Medical Sciences (RANMS 2022)” on 22nd – 23rd June, 2022, jointly organized by Institute of Nano Medical Sciences and Institution of Eminence, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India.
  •  Delivered an oral talk on “Polydopamine Conjugated Aminoglycosides as Multifaceted Nanomicrobiocidal Agent” in the one-day symposium on “Sensors for Society” on 27th April, 2022 organized by ECS-JNU, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
  • Attended and successfully defended questionnaire on “International webinar series on Research Integrity and Ethics” from October 24, 2020 – February 17, 2021 conducted by Research and Project Assessment committee, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences under the aegis of IQAC and DBT Star College Scheme, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. 
  • Delivered oral presentation on the Title “Nano-microbiocidal as Promising Agents for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in Post-Covid Era” in “The 1st International e-Conference-(iCiAsT-2020) on “Innovative Approaches in Agriculture, Applied Sciences and Technologies” under the theme of “Importance of Biodiversity and Bioresources in the Post COVID Era”, on Dec 14-15, 2020 organized by Scientific Educational Research Society (SERS), Ghaziabad, India and Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Presented scientific paper on “Biogenic Nanosilver Synthesis using Cassia fistula pod:  Characterization, Catalytic Degradation and Biological Applications” in one day e-colloquium of Emerging Trends in Health and Disease Research on October 20, 2020 by Amity University, Haryana, India.  
  • Worked in organizing committee for ASEAN-INDIA, training workshop from September 20-28, 2019 on “Emerging Technologies for Young Biotech Professionals from ASEAN MS” conducted by CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology & Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. 
  • Presented poster on “Cassia Fistula Mediated Metal Nanoparticles: Design, Synthesis and Biological Applications” in International Conference for Nanomaterials (ICN 2019), on April 12-14, 2019 by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
  • Attended and presented thesis work Report on “Polydopamine–Aminoglycoside Nanoconjugates: Synthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial Evaluation and Cytocompatibility” in DST-INSPIRE “Fellowship Review Meet-2019” on Sep 19-21, 2019 organized by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Delhi & Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Punjab, India.   
  • Participated in MHRD-GIAN course on “RNA Metabolism and Neurodegenerative Diseases” held at Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi from April 2-7, 2018 Conducted by MHRD, Govt. of India and University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
  • Presented Scientific paper entitled “Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis via Green Chemistry: Characterization and Biological Evaluation” in three days 11th symposium on “Frontiers in Biomedical Research” on “Challenges in Human Health: Prevention, Diagnosis and Cure” on February 19-21, 2018 organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi, India.
  • Attended American Chemical Society (ACS) on campus one day event held on February 5, 2018 at University of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi, India. 
  • Presented Scientific paper entitled “Drug Information Centre and Poison Information Centre” in the Poster Presentation Session in the two day National Symposium on ADR Monitoring & Pharmacovigilance on February 9-10, 2013 organized by Vardaan Welfare Society in technical collaboration with National Coordination Centre Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, MoH&FW, Government of India &  Indian  Hospital  Pharmacists’ Association at ALTTC, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. 
  • Presented a scientific paper entitled “Current Scenario on Nanotechnology Economy” in one day workshop on Placement and Employment prospects in Indian Patent offices and Hands on Training for patenting the research work on March 18, 2013 organized by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. 
  • Presented Scientific paper entitled “Role of Paracetamol in Progression of Autistic Spectrum Disorder an Overview” in the Poster Presentation Session in the two days Golden Jubilee Conference of Indian Hospital Pharmacists Association (IHPA) on March 1-2, 2014 organized by IHPA in association with Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
(2022-2018)
  • Singh, I., Gautam, H.K., Dhawan, G. and Kumar, P., 2022. Deciphering inhibitory effects of polydopamine nanoconjugate-coated masks against airborne pathogen-associated commensal strains. Under Review 
  • Dhawan, G., Singh, I., Dhawan, U. and Kumar, P., 2021. Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoselenium: A Step-by-Step Guide for Undergraduate Students. Journal of Chemical Education. 98, 9, 2982–2989. Impact Factor: 3.208
  • Singh, I., Gupta, S., Dhawan, G., Kumar, P., 2021. Mannosylated and mannan-modified nanovectors targeting Resident Tissue Macrophages (RTM) for efficient pharmacotherapy. Trends In Carbohydrate Research, 13(1), 71-81. Impact Factor: 1.07
  • Singh, I., Dhawan, G., Gupta, S., & Kumar, P. 2020. Recent Advances in a Polydopamine-Mediated Antimicrobial Adhesion System. Frontiers in Microbiology, 11, 3326. Impact Factor: 6.064
  • Singh, I., Priyam, A., Jha, D., Dhawan, G., Gautam, H.K. and Kumar, P., 2020. Polydopamine–aminoglycoside nanoconjugates: Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial evaluation and cytocompatibility. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 107, 110284. 

Factor: 6.064

  • Singh, I., Priyam, A., Jha, D., Dhawan, G., Gautam, H.K. and Kumar, P., 2020. Polydopamine–aminoglycoside nanoconjugates: Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial evaluation and cytocompatibility. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 107, 110284. Impact Factor: 8.32
  • Sharma, B., Singh, I., Bajar, S., Gupta, S., Gautam, H., & Kumar, P. 2020. Biogenic silver nanoparticles: evaluation of their biological and catalytic potential. Indian Journal of Microbiology, 60, 468-474. Impact Factor: 3.734
  • Gupta, S., Singh, I., Sharma, A.K. & Kumar, P., 2020. Ultrashort peptide self-assembly: Front-runners to transport drug and gene cargos. Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology, 8, 504. Impact Factor: 6.064
  • Singh, I., Gupta, S., Gautam, H.K., Dhawan, G. and Kumar, P., 2020. Antimicrobial, radical scavenging, and dye degradation potential of nontoxic biogenic silver nanoparticles using Cassia fistula pods. Chemical Papers,1-13. Impact Factor: 2.16
  • Saeedan, A.S., Singh, I., Ansari, M., Singh, M., Rawat, J.K., Devi, U., Gautam, S., Yadav, R.K. and Kaithwas, G., 2018. Effect of early natal supplementation of paracetamol on attenuation of exotoxin/endotoxin induced pyrexia and precipitation of autistic like features in albino rats. Inflammopharmacology, 26,4, 951-961. Impact Factor: 5.093
Book Chapters (2022-2019)
  • Agrawal, N., Singh, I., Khanna, M., Dhawan, G., Kumar, P., Dhawan, U. (2022) Understanding the pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics for infectious diseases. In Nanotechnology for Infectious Diseases (ISBN: 978-981-16-9189-8) Springer-Nature Publications, Singapore. 
  • Singh, I., Kumar, P., Dhawan, G. (2021) Nanoparticles as therapeutic Nanocargos affecting epigenome of microbial biofilms. In Integrated Omics Approaches to Infectious Diseases (ISBN: 978-981-16-0691-5) Springer-Nature Publications, Singapore. 
  • Singh, I., Gautam, H.K. and Dhawan, G. (2019) Nanobiotechnology: Current and future perspectives in combating microbial pathogenesis. In Pathogenicity and Drug Resistance of Human Pathogens (ISBN: 978-981-329-449-3). Springer-Nature Publications, Singapore