Current members
Dr.Shubhashis Das
​Post-Doctoral Fellow
Ph.D. (2024) : National Institute of Plant Genome Research, DL
M.Sc. (2017) : Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, UK
B.Sc. (2015) : Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, WB
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Research Area :
Characterization and understanding of the role of natural plant bio-active compound, which gives defense against human fungal pathogens.
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Dr.Pallabi Thakur
​Post-Doctoral Fellow
Ph. D. (2025) : National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi
M.Sc. (2017) : University of Calcutta, WB
B.Sc. (2015) : University of Calcutta, WB
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Research Area :
Characterization and functional analysis of MED genes, the backbone of Mediator complex in Arabidopsis.
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Kajol Sharma
Ph.D. Scholar
M.Sc. (20**) : University of Delhi, New Delhi
B.Sc. (20**) :
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Research Area :
Comparative epigenomic analyses to understand the regulation of different agronomic traits among diverse rice genotypes
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Debarati Mondal
Ph.D. Scholar
M.Sc. (2021) : Biochemistry, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
B.Sc. (2019) : Agricultural Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (BCKV), West Bengal
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Research Area :
I am working on identification and characterization of Med subunit inhibitor(s) as the promising drug candidates(s) against Candida spp.
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Email : dmondal@icgeb.res.on
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Amrita Singh
Ph.D. Scholar
M.Sc. (2020) : Banaras Hindu University
B.Sc. (2018) : Banaras Hindu University
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Research Area :
As a student in science and seeking attraction towards nature, I started my journey of research in plant biology. In this lab, my work focuses on elucidating the role of the Mediator in root acclimation response at warm temperatures in Arabidopsis thaliana.
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Email : amrita@icgeb.res.in
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Rashmiranjan Sutar
Ph.D. Scholar
M.Sc. (2019) : Central Univesity of Punjab, Punjab
B.Sc. (2016) : Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology(O.U.A.T), Odisha
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Research Area :
Modulating the expression of Mediator Subunit through CRISPR/Cas9 technology to study its effect on plant growth and development in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
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Apurva Gangal
Ph.D. Scholar
M.Sc. (2021) : Plant Biotechnology, TERI University
B.Sc. (2019) : Biomedical Science, Delhi University, New Delhi
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Research Area :
Role of the mediator complex in epigenetic modulations during thermomorphogenesis in
Arabidopsis thaliana.
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Mohd Waseem
Research Associate
M.Sc. (20**) :
B.Sc. (20**) :
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Monika Jain
Senior Research Fellowship
M.Sc. (2014) : Kumaun University
B.Sc. (2012) : Delhi University, New Delhi
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Research Area :
My current research is focused on the process of anaerobic germination in rice, which is a crucial aspect of direct-seeded rice cultivation.
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Dr. Poonam Panchal
DBT Research Associate
Ph. D. (2022) : National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi
M. Sc. (2013) : Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore University, Karnataka
B. Sc. (2011) : Presidency College, Bangalore University, Karnataka
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Research Area :
The aim of our project is to functionally characterize a Mediator subunit in rice. With the help of the overexpression and mutant lines, we intend to investigate the various agronomical traits affected by the rice Mediator.
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Tanushri Das Debnath
Ph.D. Scholar
B.Sc: University of Gour Banga, West Bengal ( Botany)
M.Sc: University of Gour Banga, West Bengal (Botany)
Research Area :
Understanding Transcriptional Regulation of Root System Architecture (RSA) in rice. ​
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Email : tdas@icgeb.res.in
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Dr. Yogeshwar Vikram Dhar
M K Bhan Fellow​
Post Doc: (2024-2025) Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), Germany
(2022-2023) CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, UP
Ph.D. (2021): CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, UP
M.Sc. (2012) : University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP
B.Sc. (2010) : University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP
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I am interested in the evolution driven functional landscape of MED subunits and their expansion in plants, including their multi omics profile (transcriptomic and epigenomic) during different developmental and stress conditions.
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Tanisha Nayak
Designation - i3c BRIC PhD Scholar
M.Sc. (2023) - Genetics and Plant Breeding, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
B.Sc. (2021) - Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
Research Area :
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Enhancing seed and seedling vigor for direct-seeded rice.
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Dr. Berhane S.Gebregziabher
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
PhD- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Research Area :
​Analysis of Methylome Landscape Associated with Contrasting Root System Architecture of Rice Genotypes under Direct-Seeded Conditions
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Dr. Deepika Arora
DBT Research Associate
Ph.D. (2025) - National Institute of Plant Genome Research
M.Sc (2016) - Hansraj college, Department of Botany, University of Delhi
B.Sc(2014) - Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
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Research Area :
​Functional analysis of mediator tail module triad in Arabidopsis thaliana
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Mr.Harivansh Rajbha
Technician
Musafir Mandal
Lab assistant
Brajesh Kumar
Field worker
