Prof. Dr. Padmavati Manchikanti, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
Prof. Dr. Padmavati Manchikanti, a Ph.D. in Plant Sciences, brings over 16 years of interdisciplinary expertise bridging biotechnology, pharmaceutical law, and intellectual property. A faculty member at IIT Kharagpur since 2006, her work spans drug regulations, patent law, telemedicine, and medical device policy. She has led government-funded research on herbal therapeutics, metabolic engineering, and immunization policy. With several international patents, a Springer-published book on AI in healthcare, and over 1,600 citations, she remains a driving force in biotech innovation and regulatory science.
Publication Profile
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Education
Prof. Dr. Padmavati Manchikanti 🌿 holds a Ph.D. in Plant Sciences and brings over four years of biotech industry experience. Since 2006, she has been engaged in teaching and research at IIT Kharagpur 🎓. With more than sixteen years of expertise in pharmaceutical law, regulation ⚖️, and intellectual property rights 📜, her research spans cross-country drug law comparisons, drug regulation implementation in India, clinical trial standards, and patent issues related to pharmaceuticals 💊. Her work also explores patent linkage, biodrug patenting, and the evolving landscape of telemedicine patenting and regulation 📡, making her a leading voice in this vital interdisciplinary field.
Experience
Prof. Dr. Padmavati Manchikanti 🌿 has led several impactful research projects across diverse scientific domains. In 2018, she developed a herbal biodegradable therapeutic dressing for traumatic wound care 🩹, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, GOI. The same year, she evaluated Basella species for antioxidant potential and nutraceutical development 🍃, supported by the Government of West Bengal. Earlier, in 2013, she synthesized and characterized bioactive peptides from honey protein 🍯 under CSIR. She also established the Plant Metabolic Pathways Laboratory 🌱 in 2011 with MHRD support and studied international drug price control mechanisms 💊 in 2009 under the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
Professional Memberships
Prof. Dr. Padmavati Manchikanti 🤝 holds esteemed memberships in several prestigious professional organizations, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise. She is a member of the Association of Teachers and Researchers in Intellectual Property (ATRIP) 📘 and the International Trademark Association ®️. Her global engagement includes past membership in the World Bioenergy Association 🌍 and active involvement in the Federation of Asian Biotechnology Association (FABA) 🧬. Additionally, she is a member of AFBIC at IIT Kharagpur 🎓. These affiliations highlight her strong commitment to advancing knowledge and collaboration in intellectual property, biotechnology, energy, and innovation.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Padmavati Manchikanti’s research primarily focuses on telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, food authenticity, and sustainable extraction techniques. Her work on telemedicine tools explores innovations in remote health monitoring, emphasizing cross-country patent analysis. She also investigates issues like honey adulteration and its authentication, addressing global challenges in food safety and quality. Additionally, her research in green extraction techniques involves ultrasound-assisted methods to extract phenolic components from plants like Basella alba, contributing to sustainable food production and health benefits.
Publication Top Notes
Patenting telemedicine tools: A cross-country analysis of technologies related to remote patient monitoring
Honey Authentication: A review of the issues and challenges associated with honey adulteration
Ultrasound assisted green extraction of phenolic components from Basella alba
Comparative Perspectives on the Protection of Food Geographical Indications in Asian Countries