Assistant Professor, atRamaiah Institute of Technology,India
Dr. Monika Prakash is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, cell culture, and chronic wound healing. She holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and has over eight years of teaching experience as an Assistant Professor at MSRIT. With seven years of research experience, she has collaborated with AIIMS, NIPER, and M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, contributing to advancements in fibroblast studies, phytocompounds, and tissue engineering. Dr. Monika has been recognized with the Young Women Research Award (2025) and has actively participated in national conferences, faculty development programs, and industry collaborations. Her expertise in GraphPad Prism, Inkscape, and BioRender enhances her research and scientific communication. Through her dedication to biotechnology research and education, she continues to make significant contributions to the field.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Monika Prakash holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi (2023). She earned her M.Tech in Biotechnology from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), securing an impressive 9.43 CGPA (Second Topper) in 2014. She also completed her B.E. in Biotechnology from the same institute with 8.8 CGPA (2011). Her strong academic foundation has played a pivotal role in shaping her research expertise.
Experience 💼
Dr. Monika has 8 years of teaching experience and currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at MSRIT (since 2016). She has mentored several undergraduate projects and delivered invited talks on Nanobiotechnology, Drug Targeting, and Phytonanotechnology at national workshops and training programs.
Research Interest 🔬
With 7 years of research experience, Dr. Monika specializes in Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Nanobiotechnology, Phytocompounds, Fibroblasts & Myofibroblasts, and Chronic Wound Healing. She has collaborated with AIIMS (Andhra Pradesh), NIPER (Hyderabad), M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, and Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, contributing to innovative advancements in biotechnology and medical research.
Award 🏅
Young Women Research Award (2025) by Venus International Foundation in Engineering.
NPTEL-AICTE FDP Certification (2024) for successfully completing “Tissue Engineering” from IIT Madras.
Selected Faculty Delegate (2024) for Bengaluru India Nano, a premier nanotechnology event.
Top 5 UG Project Mentor (2024) at MSRIT for SRISHTI 2024, a state-level project competition.
Secured “A” Grade in a National FDP on Outcome-Based Education & AI in Teaching & Research (2024).
Top Noted Publication 📑
Challenges in Healing Wound: Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine – P. Monika | Citations: 176 | Index: Frontiers in Nutrition | Year: 2022
Biological Functions of Epicatechin: Plant Cell to Human Cell Health – Monika Prakash, B.V. Basavaraj, K.N. Chidambara Murthy | Citations: 134 | Index: Journal of Functional Foods | Year: 2019
Myofibroblast Progeny in Wound Biology and Wound Healing Studies – P. Monika, P.V. Waiker, M.N. Chandraprabha, A. Rangarajan, K.N.C. Murthy | Citations: 64 | Index: Wound Repair and Regeneration | Year: 2021
Nanoencapsulation: An Advanced Nanotechnological Approach to Enhance the Biological Efficacy of Curcumin – K.N.C. Murthy, P. Monika, G.K. Jayaprakasha, Patil, Bhimanagouda S | Citations: 35 | Index: – | Year: 2018
Recent Advances in Pomegranate Peel Extract Mediated Nanoparticles for Clinical and Biomedical Applications – P. Monika, M.N. Chandraprabha, R. Hari Krishna, M. Vittal, C. Likhitha, … | Citations: 31 | Index: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews | Year: 2024
Conclusion
Dr. Monika Mohithe demonstrates exceptional research capabilities, academic excellence, and significant contributions to biotechnology and nanobiotechnology. Her work in cell culture, fibroblasts, and chronic wound healing is impactful, and her collaborations with leading institutions add to her credentials. With further enhancement in publications, research funding, and global collaborations, she is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award.