Prabhpreet Kaur | Biopolymer | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Prabhpreet Kaur , Deakin University, Australia, India.

Prabhpreet Kaur is a passionate doctoral researcher specializing in applied microbiology, nanotechnology, and biomass valorization . With expertise in biochemical estimations and advanced analytical characterization, she focuses on extracting biopolymers and designing hydrogel scaffolds from lignocellulosic biomass . Her work emphasizes sustainable solutions, including crop enhancements and wastewater remediation. She has earned accolades such as the Rex Williamson Prize 2023 for her academic excellence . Prabhpreet is skilled in cell culture assays and circular bioeconomy applications, striving to bridge the gap between research and scalable industrial applications.

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Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Biology & Chemistry (Deakin University, Australia, 2020–2024)
M.Sc. in Biochemistry (Punjab Agricultural University, India, 2017–2019)
B.Sc. in Biochemistry (Punjab Agricultural University, India, 2014–2017)
Doctoral Research: Biopolymer-based hydrogels for crop improvement (2020–2024)
Masters Research: Enzymatic saccharification using immobilized cellulases (2017–2019)
Research Projects: Biomass valorization and nanoparticle synthesis for biorefineries (2022–2023)

Suitability For The Award

Ms. Prabhpreet Kaur stands out as a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her multidisciplinary expertise, significant research contributions, and commitment to addressing sustainability challenges through innovative applications in microbiology, nanotechnology, and biomass valorization. Her academic and research experience reflects her ability to perform high-impact research with a focus on global challenges like circular bioeconomy, sustainable agriculture, and renewable biomaterials.

Professional Development

Prabhpreet has actively honed her skills through hands-on training and collaborative projects . She attended specialized workshops, including molecular and immunological techniques, equipping her with diverse technical expertise such as rheology, spectroscopy, and microscopy . With experience in cultivating fibroblast cells, synthesizing hydrogels, and conducting plant growth experiments , she has a holistic approach to interdisciplinary research. Her technical fluency in tools like FTIR, SEM, and DSC complements her computational skills in Origin and GraphPad Prism . Additionally, she mentors interns and undergraduate students, fostering a culture of innovation and good laboratory practices.

Research Focus

Prabhpreet’s research is at the intersection of sustainability and innovation . She specializes in biopolymer extraction from agricultural residues, focusing on designing cellulose-based hydrogels for enhanced crop growth and wastewater remediation . Her work emphasizes the circular bioeconomy, transforming biomass into high-value products. With a multidisciplinary approach integrating microbiology, nanotechnology, and analytical techniques , her research addresses pressing environmental challenges. Key areas include lignocellulosic biomass valorization, nanoparticle synthesis, and biopolymer characterization for scalable industrial applications . Her commitment to sustainable science aims to bridge laboratory findings with real-world impacts.

Awards and Honors

Rex Williamson Prize 2023: Highest achieving Ph.D. student at Deakin University
Merit Scholarship 2018–19: Punjab Agricultural University
2nd Position Poster Presentation: NANOFORAGRI 2021, India

Publications

Xylanase, xylooligosaccharide, and xylitol production from lignocellulosic biomass – Industrial Crops and Products, 2024, Cited by: 3
Filling in the gaps in second-generation biorefineries: Evaluating rice straw and its bioethanol residue – Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 2024, Cited by: 3
Valorization of Rice Straw and Husk for Food Packaging – Agro-Wastes for Packaging Applications, 2024, Cited by: 0
Seed treatment with biopolymers for alleviation of abiotic stresses in plants – Nanotechnology for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Management in Crop Plants, 2024, Cited by: 0
Development of stimuli-responsive nano-based formulations for crop stress management – Nanotechnology for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Management in Crop Plants, 2024, Cited by: 1
Hydrogels in Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges – Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2023, Cited by: 50
A comparative assessment of biomass pretreatment methods for sustainable industrial upscaling of rice straw – Cellulose, 2023, Cited by: 15
Waste to high-value products: Performance and potential of carboxymethylcellulose hydrogels – Cellulose, 2023, Cited by: 29