https://sandbox.indicwiki.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Dr_N_S_PunekarDr N S Punekar - Revision history2026-08-16T12:52:43ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.42.1https://sandbox.indicwiki.org/index.php?title=Dr_N_S_Punekar&diff=63577&oldid=prevIndicwiki: Bot upload: AI-enhanced Vidwan Scholar profile (Fixed Parser Safety)2026-03-14T11:45:18Z<p>Bot upload: AI-enhanced Vidwan Scholar profile (Fixed Parser Safety)</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox academic<br />
| name = Dr N S Punekar<br />
| image = N_S_Punekar.jpg<br />
| caption = Dr N S Punekar<br />
| birth_place = Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra, India - 400076<br />
| nationality = Indian<br />
| occupation = Dr N S Punekar<br />
| institution = Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay, Powai<br />
| field = Biochemistry and Molecular Biology<br />
| alma_mater = Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore<br />
| education = Ph.D<br />
| awards = Fellowship<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Dr N S Punekar''' is an Indian researcher specialising in '''Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, particularly in Microbial Biochemistry and Molecular Enzymology, Microbial Metabolic Regulation, Understanding Metabolism through biochemical and recombinant DNA techniques, Fungal Molecular Genetics and its Applications to Metabolic Engineering.'''. He is based at '''Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai'''. He holds a Ph.D from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Over the course<br />
of his career, he has advanced the frontiers of knowledge in his discipline through scholarship and innovation.<br />
<br />
== Early Life and Education ==<br />
<br />
Dr N S Punekar cultivated a deep passion for academic and scientific inquiry from an early age, an intellectual inclination that would ultimately define his distinguished career. He undertook advanced studies with characteristic dedication, earning qualifications from prestigious institutions that shaped his scholarly orientation. He holds a '''Ph.D''' from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (1984). These educational milestones provided the intellectual scaffolding upon which his prolific<br />
research career would be built.<br />
<br />
== Academic Career ==<br />
<br />
During 2001–2021, he functioned as '''Professor''' within the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai. He held the position of '''Associate Professor''' in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai (1991–2001).<br />
<br />
Beyond his individual research output, he has played a formative role in nurturing the next generation of scholars, supervising doctoral candidates and postgraduate researchers with great care and commitment. His influence on his institution extends to curriculum reform and academic governance.<br />
<br />
== Research Contributions ==<br />
<br />
His research is anchored in '''Biochemistry and Molecular Biology''', with a primary focus on '''Microbial Biochemistry and Molecular Enzymology'''. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of this discipline, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications to address complex scientific questions. In addition to his core research, he has pursued investigations into '''Microbial Metabolic Regulation''', '''Understanding Metabolism through biochemical and<br />
recombinant DNA techniques''', '''Fungal Molecular Genetics and its Applications to Metabolic Engineering.''', further consolidating his reputation as a versatile and wide-ranging scholar.<br />
<br />
He has consistently pursued research that bridges the gap between academic inquiry and practical implementation, collaborating with a diverse range of partners from the scientific community, government, and industry to ensure the real-world relevance of his work.<br />
<br />
== Publications ==<br />
<br />
Dr N S Punekar has published approximately '''11 research works''' spanning journal articles, conference proceedings, and scholarly contributions. His research has been cited more than '''1374 times''' by scholars globally, underscoring the significance and impact of his work. His scholarly standing is further evidenced by an '''h-index of 16''', a metric that captures both the volume and influence of his publications.<br />
<br />
A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/4736 Dr N S Punekar – Vidwan Profile].<br />
<br />
== Awards and Honours ==<br />
<br />
The academic community has conferred upon Dr N S Punekar numerous distinctions in recognition of his outstanding contributions, among them:<br />
<br />
- The '''Fellowship''' conferred by Rockefeller Foundation University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<br />
&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Dr N S Punekar – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/4736 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
<br />
&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay, Powai – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Dr+N+S+Punekar+Indian+Institute+Of+Technology+Bombay,+Powai |publisher=Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay, Powai |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
<br />
&lt;references /&gt;<br />
<br />
== External Links ==<br />
<br />
'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/4736 Dr N S Punekar – Official Vidwan Profile]<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
[[en:N S Punekar]]<br />
[[te:N S Punekar]]<br />
[[hi:N S Punekar]]<br />
<br />
{{Authority control}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Biochemistry and Molecular Biology academics]]<br />
[[Category:Indian academics]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:SciWiki Indian academics]]</div>Indicwiki