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MIT Bioengineering students embark on research journeys from their second semester, actively pursuing projects that lead to publications and patents

Our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes nurture & encourage innovation through participation in prestigious national and international platforms, including KPIT Sparkles, Smart India Hackathon, MEDHA Medical Device Hackathon, and iGEM competitions.

Students collaborate with faculty on cutting-edge research across biotechnology, biomaterials, biomedical engineering, and bioinformatics domains.

This early research exposure develops critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset essential for bioengineering careers. Through conference presentations and competitive events, students gain valuable experience in communicating scientific ideas and translating research into real-world applications that benefit society.

Research Data

S.No Title of publication Faculty Authors Student authors Course Journal /Book Name Publisher Year of publication Volume/Issue
1 COVID-19 progression towards ARDS: a genome wide study reveals host factors underlying critical COVID-19 Dr. Shama Mujawar Gayatri Patil, Srushti Suthar, Tanuja Shendkar, Vaishnavi Gangadhar Int. M.Tech. Bioengineering Sem 8 Genomics and Informatics 2023
2 Implementation of a Disease Trigger Prediction model for early diagnosis of Epilepsy Dr. Shama Mujawar Aarohi Deshpande, Aarohi Gherkar, Avni Bhambure, Girish Shivhare, Shreyash Kolhe B.Tech. Bioengineering 8th Sem / Int. M.Tech.Bioengineering Sem 8 Wiley Journal of Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry 2025 In publication
3 Advance precision medicine to combat colorectal cancer Dr. Shama Mujawar Aarohi Deshpande, Aarohi Gherkar, Shreyash Kolhe B.Tech. Bioengineering 8th Sem / Int. M.Tech.Bioengineering Sem 8 Colorectal Cancer Disease and Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies Elsevier 2024
4 Introduction to Human‐Machine Interface Dr. Shama Mujawar Aarohi Deshpande, Aarohi Gherkar B.Tech. Bioengineering 8th Sem / Int. M.Tech.Bioengineering Sem 8 Human‐Machine Interface: Making Healthcare Digital Wiley 2023
5 Nanozymes: A Potent and Powerful Peroxidase Substitute to Treat Tumour Hypoxia Dr. Shama Mujawar Aarohi Deshpande, Aarohi Gherkar B.Tech. Bioengineering 8th Sem / Int. M.Tech.Bioengineering Sem 8 Smart Nanomaterials Targeting Pathological Hypoxia Springer Nature 2023
6 Next-Generation Sequencing: Current Trends and Challenges Dr. Shama Mujawar Aarohi Deshpande, Avni Bhambure B.Tech. Bioengineering 8th Sem / Int. M.Tech.Bioengineering Sem 8 Diagnostic Advances in precision medicine and Drug Development Taylor and Francis Group 2025 In publication
7 Computational Attitudes to Drug Discovery in Epilepsy Dr. Shama Mujawar Aarohi Deshpande, Avni Bhambure, Shreyash Kolhe B.Tech. Bioengineering 8th Sem / Int. M.Tech.Bioengineering Sem 8 Computational Neuropharmacology: Fundamentals and Clinical Aspects Wiley 2025
8 Optimization and Quantification of Uncertainty in Machine Learning Dr. Shama Mujawar Atharva Tikhe Int. M.Tech. Bioengineering Sem 8 Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics and Cheminformatics Taylor and Francis Group 2023
9 Bridging Bioinformatics and Chemoinformatics Approaches in Public Databases Dr. Shama Mujawar Aarohi Deshpande, Aarohi Gherkar, Shreyash Kolhe B.Tech. Bioengineering 8th Sem / Int. M.Tech.Bioengineering Sem 8 Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics and Cheminformatics Taylor and Francis Group 2023
10 Epigenetic Modifications in CFTR Regulation, Gene Expression and its Impact on Cystic Fibrosis Development Dr. Shama Mujawar Sabyasachi Banerjee, Rutuja Bhoite Int. M.Tech. Bioengineering Sem 8 Cystic Fibrosis- Disease and Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Taylor and Francis Group 2025
11 Pioneering Pharmaceutical Solutions: Recent Strides in Innovative Medicine Dr. Shama Mujawar, Dr. K Venkateswara Swamy Aarohi Deshpande, Aarohi Gherkar B.Tech. Bioengineering 8th Sem / Int. M.Tech.Bioengineering Sem 8 Recent Advances in pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Prime Publications 2024
12 Carbon from plastic: Synthesis, Characterization and Application in dye wastewater treatment Dr. Pranav Pathak Sharvari Deshmukh, Samruddhi Walaskar B.Tech. Bioengineering 8th Sem Water Environment Research Wiley 2025 In Publication
13 Adsorption of Congo red using carbon from leaves and stem of water hyacinth: Equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamic studies Dr. Pranav Pathak Ajay Extross, Aditya Waknis B.Tech. Bioengineering 8th Sem / Int. M.Tech.Bioengineering Sem 8 International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Springer 2022 52(3)

Awards received by students in international and national conferences

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Names / Team

Ashima Khanna, Onkar Date, Anu Oswal, Ajay Extross, Divya Shetty, Dr. Nayana Patil, Dr. Madhura Chandrasekhar, Dr. Renu Vyas

Achievement / Award

Bronze medal

Event / Organization

International Science Competition, iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine), Boston

Additional Info: Grant Received by DBT, India
Names / Team

Team 1 – SOS (Leader: Ajay Extross), Team 2 – The Green Crew (Leader: Raiee Gulhane)

Achievement / Award

Shortlisted for Grand Finale

Event / Organization

Smart India Hackathon 2020, MHRD Govt. of India

Year / Date: 01/01/2020
Names / Team

Triyaksh Mathur and team

Achievement / Award

Selected for Final Round

Event / Organization

Representing MIT ADT University at IIC National Innovation Contest, Govt. of India.

Year / Date: 01/01/2020
Additional Info: Institutions Innovation Council (IIC)
Names / Team

Ankur Ghodke (3rd year), Devi Krishna, Apoorva Gosavi (1st year)

Achievement / Award

Selected for incubation

Event / Organization

Atal Incubation Centre (AIC), TERRE Policy Centre, NIC-2020, MHRD Govt. of India

Year / Date: 01/01/2020
Names / Team

Ms. Rucha Wadapurkar

Achievement / Award

ACER Cancer Innovative Award for Best Innovative and Novel Idea

Event / Organization

International Conference on Basic and Translational Cancer Research

Year / Date: 25/06/2020
Additional Info: Virtual Conference
Names / Team

Ms. Nilofer Shaikh

Achievement / Award

Best e-poster Award

Event / Organization

International Conference on Basic and Translational Cancer Research

Year / Date: 25/06/2020
Additional Info: Virtual Conference
Names / Team

Mayuri Malwade, Rajnanditi Chaudhury, Lokesh Sharma

Achievement / Award

Royal Society of Chemistry's Soft Matter Award (Best Poster)

Event / Organization

International Conference of Material Science, Tripura University

Year / Date: 01/01/2020
Names / Team

Dr .Yogita Ranade, Dr. Pranav Pathak

Achievement / Award

First Prize (Oral Presentation)

Event / Organization

Recent Trends in Bioengineering (ICRTB 2020), MIT-ADT University

Year / Date: 01/01/2020
Names / Team

Ajay Extross, Aditya Waknis, Dr. Chandrakant Tagad, Dr. Pranav Pathak

Achievement / Award

Best Poster Award

Event / Organization

Recent Trends in Bioengineering (ICRTB 2020), MIT-ADT University

Year / Date: 01/01/2020
Names / Team

Devi Krishna, Akansha Mishra, Apurva Gosavi

Achievement / Award

2nd Prize (Model Competition)

Event / Organization

Recent Trends in Bioengineering (ICRTB 2020), MIT-ADT University

Year / Date: 01/01/2020
Names / Team

Tanuja Shendkar, Aishwarya Pardi, Gayatri Patil, Srushti Sutar

Achievement / Award

Selected for Grand Finale

Event / Organization

KPIT Sparkle 2021, Pune

Year / Date: 01/01/2021
Names / Team

Niyukti, Neha, Pravesh, Pooja, Shubham, Wasim, Harshita, Amruta (Final Year BTech Students)

Achievement / Award

Interns involved in oxygen concentrator distribution

Event / Organization

Andhra Pradesh Med Tech Zone (AMTZ), Vishakhapatnam

Additional Info: National distribution to hospitals & charity organizations
Names / Team

Rishav Ranjan, Zakariya Adil A. Khwaja, Prathamesh Mahajan, Swati Ramtilak (Third Year Students)

Achievement / Award

Frugal Innovation Award, Innovative Solution Award, Product Design Award

Event / Organization

eMEDHA 2021

Year / Date: 16/05/2021
Names / Team

Kavisha Shroff (Second Year B.Tech Student)

Achievement / Award

Best Delegate

Event / Organization

Asian Youth International WHO Model United Nations

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