Published on: November 12, 2025
Guest Lecture by Dr. Ram Prasad- Topic: Fungal Mediated Smart Tailored Biogenic Nanoparticles: Quo Vadis
A guest lecture on the topic “Fungal Mediated Smart Tailored Biogenic Nanoparticles: Quo Vadis” was organized by the School of Biosciences, on November 12, 2025. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Ram Prasad, Associate Professor, Dept. of Botany and Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar, a distinguished researcher in the field of nanobiotechnology and microbial nanofabrication.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Prof. & Dean, School of Biosciences introduced the Guest speaker (Dr. Prasad) to the students of UG and PG. Dr. Gupta also introduced the Dr. Prasad to faculty members of Biosciences. During the lecture, Dr. Prasad discussed the fascinating interface of mycology and nanotechnology, highlighting the potential of fungi as efficient biological factories for synthesizing nanoparticles in an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable manner. The talk elaborated on the mechanisms of fungal-mediated nanoparticle synthesis, including enzyme secretion, metal ion reduction, and capping processes that lead to the formation of stable and functional nanostructures.
A significant part of the lecture focused on smart and tailored biogenic nanoparticles, emphasizing how controlled synthesis can tune size, shape, and surface chemistry to enhance biological performance. Dr. Prasad discussed the wide-ranging applications of these nanoparticles in agriculture, medicine, environmental remediation, and biosensing, while also addressing the challenges in scaling up production, standardization, and biosafety concerns.
The lecture concluded with an engaging interactive session, where students and faculty discussed emerging trends, such as the integration of omics technologies and artificial intelligence in nanoparticle design. Dr. Prasad encouraged young researchers to explore interdisciplinary approaches to develop next-generation nanomaterials for sustainable applications.
Overall, the session was highly informative, thought-provoking, and inspiring, providing valuable insights into the future trajectory—“Quo Vadis”—of fungal-mediated biogenic nanotechnology. At the end of guest lecture, Dr Vivek Kumar, Professor Biosciences, delivered the vote of thanks.
