Dr. Srinivas Patnaik

Dean, Professor

Dr. Srinivas Patnaik earned his MSc in Biotechnology from Goa University and PhD in Molecular Oncology from the Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC–ILS), Bhubaneswar. With over 12 years of international research experience in the USA and Europe, his research focuses on DNA repair and cancer biology. He is a recipient of the DST–Odisha Young Scientist Award and the WHO–IARC STA Fellowship. Dr. Patnaik has published 65+ peer-reviewed articles, authored five book chapters and three books, and serves on editorial boards of leading journals. A dedicated educator, he teaches molecular and cell biology and mentors students in scientific writing. His research on colorectal and oral cancers is supported by ICMR, DBT, DHR, and ANRF, Government of India.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

MSc. in Marine Biotechnology, Goa University/Ph.D. Molecular Oncology, Institute of Life Sciences (DBT BRIC-ILS)/Post Doctoral Research: IARC-World Health Organization, Lyon, France/ Post doctoral Research: Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia USA, Ohio State University, Columbus USA, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, USA; University of Houston, Houston USA

COURSE EXPERTISE

Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Cell Biology, Scientific writing, Communication skills

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Intestinal Homeostatis, Epithelial to mesenchymal transition, Cancer Metastasis, Nano-theraputics, Translational theraputics in oral and colon cancer

Administrative Responsibilities

Dean, School of Biotechnology; Chairman, University Level Student Grievance Redressal Committee; Chairman, Dean's Klub; Chairman, University Level International Student Grievance Redressal Committee

Awards and Achievements

NESA Fellowship of the Year Award; Save the Environment (STA) Award by Green Energy & Sustainable Environmental Technology (GESET); Visiting Faculty, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Poland; WHO–IARC STA Fellowship (Postdoctoral Research, Lyon, France); Orissa Young Scientist Award (DST, Odisha); JRF & SRF Fellowships (UGC, India); National Scholarship (DBT, India).

Outreach Activity

Art of Giving Camp (Gajapati District)in 2025, KIIT Kares(Gajapati District) in 2026

Professional Membership

  • 1997 Indian Association for Cancer Research (IACR).
  • 2007 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
  • 2007 The International Mammalian Genome Society (IMGS).
  • 2013 American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).
  • 2016 Indian Society for Translational Research(ISTR).
  • 2023 National Environmental Science Academy (NESA).

Projects & Consultancies

  • Principal Investigator (PI): Biogenic nanoparticles combined with 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) to elucidate mechanisms in colon cancer (SERB, Government of India); development of a novel chemopreventive oral disintegrating strip for oral potentially malignant disorders (ICMR); development of the first herbal-based buccal patch for management of oral submucous fibrosis (DBT); and validation of anticancer activity of phytochemicals from traditional herbal practices (NIF–DST, Government of India).
  • Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI): Development of a purified phytochemical-based mucoadhesive buccal patch for palliative management of oral potentially malignant disorders and oral fibrosis (ICMR); investigation of the link between inflammatory bowel disease and neurodegeneration using genetically predisposed IBD mouse models (ICMR); and preclinical evaluation of a novel curcumin formulation for breast cancer therapy (DBT, Government of India).