Dr. Rushikesh Joshi | Enzymology | Fast Cited Article Award
Assistant Professor at Gujarat University, India
Dr. Rushikesh Joshi is a distinguished biochemist with extensive academic and research experience. He completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in 2016, following his M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Saurashtra University and his B.Sc. in Biochemistry from Sardar Patel University. Dr. Joshi is currently involved in two key research projects: one on the structural and functional characterizations of key enzymes in the sennoside biosynthetic pathway in Senna, funded by SERB-TARE, and another on the repurposing of chitinous waste for sustainable agriculture, funded by GUJCOST.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
Dr. Rushikesh Joshi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, where he studied from 2009 to 2016. He earned his Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Biochemistry from Saurashtra University in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, completing the program between 2007 and 2009. Prior to that, Dr. Joshi obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Biochemistry from Sardar Patel University in Vallabhvidhyanagar, India, which he attended from 2004 to 2007.
Research:
Dr. Rushikesh Joshi is currently engaged in two significant research projects. The first project, titled “Structural and Functional Characterizations of Key Enzymes Involved in Sennoside Biosynthetic Pathway in Senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl.),” is funded by SERB-TARE and is ongoing. The second project, “Repurposing of Chitinous Waste and Application Towards Sustainable Agriculture Technology,” is funded by GUJCOST and is also ongoing.
Awards:
Dr. Rushikesh Joshi has received several awards and fellowships throughout his academic and research career. He was honored with international travel awards from DST-SERB, DBT, and CICS to attend the 29th Annual Symposium of the Protein Society in Barcelona, Spain, in 2015. He was awarded a Senior Research Fellowship from August 2013 to January 2016 by the Center for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India, for a project titled “Studies on the Effects of Mutations in Parallel β-Bulge of Ubiquitin on Protein Translation, Sorting, and Lysosomal Degradation.” Prior to this, Dr. Joshi held a Junior Research Fellowship from July 2009 to December 2011, funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, for his project “Structural Studies on the Degradation Determinant Signals of Ornithine Decarboxylase and Redesigning of Ornithine Decarboxylase for Efficient Targeted Protein Degradation.” In 2011, Dr. Joshi received a travel award for his poster presentation on “Structural Studies on Degradation Determinant Signals of ODC” at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay. He won second prize for an oral presentation on “Fluorescence Studies on Degradation Determinant Signals of ODC” at I2IT, Pune, in 2010. Additionally, he was awarded the Young Scientist Award for his work on “Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylmercury and Its Amelioration with Curcumin, Vitamin B Complex, Glutathione, and Their Combination” at Saurashtra University, Rajkot, in 2009.
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Plant chitinases and their role in plant defense: A comprehensive review
Authors: B Vaghela, R Vashi, K Rajput, R Joshi
Journal: Enzyme and Microbial Technology
Volume: 159
Article Number: 110055
Citations: 77
Year: 2022
The role of polymorphism in various potential genes on polycystic ovary syndrome susceptibility and pathogenesis
Authors: H Chaudhary, J Patel, NK Jain, R Joshi
Journal: Journal of Ovarian Research
Volume: 14
Issue: 1
Article Number: 125
Citations: 54
Year: 2021
Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and DNA nuclease activity of Cu (II) complexes derived from pyrazolone based NSO-donor Schiff base ligands
Authors: KM Vyas, RG Joshi, RN Jadeja, CR Prabha, VK Gupta
Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
Volume: 84
Issue: 1
Citations: 48
Year: 2011
Syntheses, characterization and molecular structures of calcium (II) and copper (II) complexes bearing O2-chelate ligands: DNA binding, DNA cleavage and anti-microbial study
Authors: RN Jadeja, KM Vyas, VK Gupta, RG Joshi, CR Prabha
Journal: Polyhedron
Volume: 31
Issue: 1
Pages: 767-778
Citations: 38
Year: 2012
Microbial surfactants: a journey from fundamentals to recent advances
Authors: DS Pardhi, RR Panchal, VH Raval, RG Joshi, P Poczai, WH Almalki
Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
Volume: 13
Article Number: 982603
Citations: 25
Year: 2022
Engineering degrons of yeast ornithine decarboxylase as vehicles for efficient targeted protein degradation
Authors: RG Joshi, S Kulkarni, CR Prabha
Journal: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) – General Subjects
Volume: 1850
Issue: 12
Pages: 2452-2463
Citations: 10
Year: 2015
Uncovering the interaction interface between Harpin (Hpa1) and rice Aquaporin (OsPIP1; 3) through protein–protein docking: an in silico approach
Authors: J Patoliya, K Thaker, K Rabadiya, D Patel, NK Jain, R Joshi
Journal: Molecular Biotechnology
Pages: 1-13
Citations: 9
Year: 2023
Superiority of herbal and natural antioxidants mix therapy over their individual applications in methylmercury stressed chick: 1. Curcumin, vitamin B complex and glutathione
Authors: PP Sood, R Joshi, K Gupte, V Vekariya, P Vekaria, C Delvadiya, P Ankola
Journal: Journal of Cell and Tissue Research
Volume: 9
Issue: 2
Pages: 1803
Citations: 8
Year: 2009
Assessment of gut microbial β-glucuronidase and β-glucosidase activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: J Patel, H Chaudhary, K Rajput, B Parekh, R Joshi
Journal: Scientific Reports
Volume: 13
Issue: 1
Article Number: 11967
Citations: 7
Year: 2023
Degrons of yeast and mammalian ornithine decarboxylase enzymes make potent combination for regulated targeted protein degradation
Authors: RG Joshi, C Ratna Prabha
Journal: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Volume: 101
Pages: 2905-2917
Citations: 6
Year: 2017
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Authors: M Karczewicz, P Chen, R Joshi, X Wang, WJ Chien, R Panchal
Journal: IEC JTC1/SC29/WG11
Citations: 6
Year: 2010