Dr. Naveen Padmadas is an educator, researcher, and administrator with over two decades of expertise in Bioinformatics. Having joined the institution in 2004, he currently serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, where he has played a pivotal role in advancing research, institutional development, and academic excellence.
Dr. Padmadas has been instrumental in establishing the Bioinformatics laboratory and facilitating the successful implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 within the institution. His expertise encompasses market analysis for institutional expansion, particularly in the Middle Eastern and African regions. Additionally, he has played a key role in accreditation processes, leading the NAAC preparation across multiple criteria over the years.
Beyond academia, Dr. Padmadas is actively involved in the digital transformation of education. As the Regional Coordinator for Virtual Labs in association with IIT Bombay, he has been a key force in digital learning initiatives. His leadership extends to content development, digital marketing, and social media coordination, enhancing the outreach and visibility of the School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics.
His research portfolio is diverse, encompassing studies on metagenomics, heat shock proteins, and evolutionary biology. He has successfully guided numerous students in their research projects and has published impactful papers in international journals. Recognized for his contributions to academia, Dr. Padmadas is a sought-after speaker and has delivered numerous invited lectures and workshops on bioinformatics, next-generation sequencing, and computational biology.
With an unwavering commitment to excellence in education and research, Dr. Padmadas continues to inspire students and researchers alike, driving innovation and fostering a collaborative academic environment.

Dr. Naveen Padmadas has established himself as a leading researcher in the field of bioinformatics, with a special focus on Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis, gene expression studies, and biomarker identification. His work has contributed significantly to understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying diseases such as lung and breast cancer.
His research primarily revolves around high-throughput genomic data analysis to identify novel biomarkers that can aid in early disease detection and personalized treatment strategies. He has extensively worked on integrating computational and statistical approaches to interpret large-scale transcriptomic and genomic datasets.
Dr. Padmadas has also explored metagenomics, analyzing microbial communities in diverse environments. His research contribution on mangrove soil metagenomics and microbial pigment applications has been published in reputed journals. Additionally, his investigations into the structural and evolutionary aspects of heat shock proteins and snake venom have added valuable knowledge to molecular biology and evolutionary genomics.

His notable publications include studies on gene expression in neurodegenerative disorders, structural predictions of disease-related proteins, and computational modeling of protein interactions. Furthermore, his GenBank submissions have contributed to global genomic databases, advancing research in bacterial genomics.
As a dedicated mentor and Ph.D. supervisor, Dr. Padmadas has guided numerous M.Tech, M.Sc, and B.Tech students in bioinformatics-driven research projects. His expertise in computational biology, combined with his passion for innovation, continues to foster research in genomics and disease biology.

21 Years of teaching Bioinformatics, Software Programming, Sequence and Structure Analysis

M.Sc Bioinformatics, Ph.D Bioinformatics, EPGPBM

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