BPI 2025
Track Chair
SESSION I
Smart Upstream Bioprocessing of Recombinant Proteins: From Cell Engineering to Intensification
Prof. Anurag S. Rathore
Department of Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
SESSION II
Next-Generation Analytical and Biophysical Technologies for Biologics
Prof. Nikita Saxena
Department of Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
SESSION III
Downstream Bioprocessing 4.0: From Capture to Continuous Purification of Recombinant Proteins
Prof. Guhan Jayaraman
Department of Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
SESSION IV
Advanced Biomanufacturing Capabilities: Next Generation Technology Solutions
Prof. James Gomes
School of Biological Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Panel Discussion on Academia–Industry Workforce Futures
Dr. Narendra Chirmule
Co-founder and CEO
SymphonyTech Biologics
SESSION V
Next-Generation Vaccine Biomanufacturing
Prof. Debendra K Sahoo
Chief Scientist
CSIR Institute of Microbial Technology
SESSION VI
Frontiers in Protein Engineering: Design, Stability,
and Therapeutic Applications
Dr. Rahul Bhambure
Senior Scientist
CSIR National Chemical Laboratory
SESSION VII
Biosensing 4.0: Devices, Interfaces, and Diagnostics
Prof. Pranjal Chandra
School of Biochemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
SESSION VIII
Synthetic Biology & Microbiome Engineering
Prof. Abhishek Suresh Dhoble
School of Biochemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
SESSION IX
Multi-Omics & Single-Cell Analytics
Prof. Srishti Joshi
Associate Professor
Mahindra University
SESSION X
Sustainable Bioprocessing & Circular Bioeconomy
Prof. Prodyut Dhar
School of Biochemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
SESSION XI
Bioprocess Innovations for Smart Agriculture: Microbes,
Bio-fertilizers, and Sustainable Farming
Prof. Ram Swaroop Meena
Institute of Agricultural Sciences
Banaras Hindu University
SESSION XII
Frontiers in Manufacturing Gene and Cell Therapies
Dr. Narendra Chirmule
Co-founder and CEO
SymphonyTech Biologics
SESSION XIII
Sustainable Bioprocessing for
Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals
Prof. Smita Srivastava
Department of Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
SESSION XIV
AI, Digital Twins & Smart Bioprocessing
Prof. Meiyappan Lakshmanan
Department of Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
SESSION XV
Protein Formulations, Stability & Aggregation
Prof. Rajendra Prasad Meena
School of Biochemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
SESSION XVI
Sustainable Bioprocessing of Natural Products and Phytopharmaceuticals
Prof. Lalita Kanwar Shekhawat
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Patna
SESSION XVII
Protein Folding Landscapes: Stability, Aggregation, & Therapeutic Implications
Prof. Jairam Meena
Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
SESSION XVIII
Young Scientist Forum: Student’s Talks
Prof. Sanjay Kumar
School of Biochemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
SESSION XVIII
Next-Gen Bioenergy: Bioplastics, COâ‚‚ Valorization
& Waste-to-Energy
Prof. Sharon Mano Pappu J
School of Biochemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi