Dr. Rupak is an Associate Professor and is currently heading the Department of Biotechnology at Graphic Era (Deemed to
be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology with specialization in Biosensors from Shoolini
University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, and has more than 14 years of teaching and research experience in higher education.
He completed his M.Tech in Biotechnology from Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan, after earning his
B.Tech in Bioinformatics from the same university. He has also qualified the NET examination in Life Sciences,
reflecting his strong academic foundation and subject expertise.
His research focuses on the design and development of advanced electrochemical sensors and biosensors for applications
in disease diagnosis, environmental monitoring, and food quality management. In parallel, he is actively engaged in
research on the isolation, characterization, and remediation of microplastics using nanotechnology-based approaches,
addressing emerging environmental challenges. His interdisciplinary research also extends to nanotechnology-driven
biomedical applications, including cancer biology.
He has published numerous high-quality research articles and book chapters in reputed SCI- and Scopus-indexed journals
and books. In addition, he has filed more than fifteen utility and design patents related to his research domains, two
of which have been granted, highlighting the translational and innovative nature of his work. He also actively serves as
a reviewer for several national and international peer-reviewed journals. He is deeply committed to academic excellence,
research innovation, and student mentorship, and continuously strives to integrate cutting-edge research with teaching
to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of biotechnology.
Research Area
- Electrochemical Biosensors
- Microplastics
- Nanotechnology
- Cancer Biology
Awards
- Qualified ASRB-NET examination
- Awarded Leading Patent Filer of the Department in the Year 2021
- Recognized for publishing a research article with Impact Factor > 20
- Recipient of the Outstanding Researcher of the Department Award
Research Detail
- Patel SS, Bains A, Kaushik R, Dhull SB, Nagraik R, Fareed M, Janghu S, Chawla P. Leveraging Smart Technologies to Enhance Safety in Milk and Milk-based Products. Food Control. 2025 Nov 24:111871.
- Thakur S, Alasiri G, Bains A, Nagraik R, Alaseem AM, Fareed M, Chawla P. Synergistic green synthesis of rice husk-derived carbon quantum dots for dual function detection of micro plasticizer (dimethyl phthalate) and photocatalytic dye degradation: A sustainable approach. Food Bioscience. 2025 Dec 3:108034.
- Gupta R, Begum MY, Kumar R, Gupta J, Nagraik R, Panda SP, Abomughaid MM, Lakhanpal S, Osmani RA, Jha NK. The Ubiquitin–Proteasome System in Brain Disorders: Pathogenic Pathways, Post-Translational Tweaks, and Therapeutic Frontiers. Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology. 2025 Nov 20;20(1):105.
- Kumar R, Nagraik R, Lakhanpal S, Abomughaid MM, Jha NK, Gupta R. Artificial intelligence in gut microbiome research: Toward predictive diagnostics for neurodegenerative disorders. Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica. 2025 Nov 27;72(4):296-312.
- Phogat R, Bains A, Goksen G, Dhull SB, Ali N, Nagraik R, Fareed M, Chawla P. Exploring plant-based approaches: A review of protein extraction, characterization, food and pharmacological application from fruit pulps. Food Chemistry. 2025 Jun 25:145251.
- Sharma M, Bains A, Nagraik R, Fareed M, Chawla P. Advances in oleogel technology for sustainable and intelligent food packaging strategies. Trends in Food Science & Technology. 2025 Sep 19:105325.
- Dulta K, Shankdhar D, Bhardwaj V, Bhardwaj N, Peter L, Aman J, Nagraik R, Ravi K, Sharma A. MICROPLASTIC: FROM marine pollution to the human food chain. Food Bioscience. 2025 Sep 15:107613.
- Goel R, Sharma A, James A, Kumar D, Dhir Y, Dhir S, Kaushal A, Gupta S, Kala D, Kaushik NK, Noorani MS. Advancements in Magnetic Nanoparticles for Microplastic Removal: A Magnetic Solution to Microplastic Pollution. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. 2025 Oct;236(10):680.
- Sinhmar A, Sharma S, Pathera AK, Thory R, Nagraik R. Effect of Crosslinking, Osmotic Pressure, and Retrogradation on Film‐Forming Characteristics of Starches From Different Conventional and Non‐Conventional Sources. Starch‐Stärke. 2025 Sep;77(9):e70074.
- Ray A, Das P, Chunduri R, Kumar D, Dulta K, Kaushal A, Gupta S, RJ S, Yadav AN, Nagraik R, Sharma A. Nanocomposite-based agricultural delivery systems: a sustainable approach to enhanced crop productivity and soil health. Journal of Nanoparticle Research. 2025 Apr;27(4):110.
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