2026
Harshil Dave has been honored with the Vikram Sarabhai Prize 2026 – Young Scientist Award by the Institute of Researchers (INRES), in recognition of his significant contributions to Biological Sciences & Engineering. This prestigious recognition highlights the impact of his research in advancing innovative and next-generation biomedical technologies.
The Biological Sciences and Engineering discipline at IIT Gandhinagar proudly celebrated a moment of research excellence as Ms. Hitasha Vithalani was awarded the Best Poster Award at the PhD Research Showcase 2025. Her outstanding research work received recognition during the event, where she was felicitated by IITGN Director Prof. Rajat Moona. This achievement highlights the strong research culture and innovation-driven environment within the department.
2025
Prof. Mukesh Dhanka has been honored at the National Biomedical Research Competition (NBRCOM) 2025, held during the 6th Science Conclave at AIIMS Jodhpur, under the aegis of SYBS India, in recognition of outstanding contributions to biomedical research and innovation.
Prof. Mukesh Dhanka has been honored with the Wilson Greatbatch Memorial Award at the INDO–TAIWAN BioHeal 2025 International Conference held at IIT Roorkee for his significant contributions to biomaterials and healthcare innovation. This prestigious recognition highlights the impact of his research in advancing next-generation biomedical technologies.
2024
Congratulations to Hitasha Vithalani from our lab for her outstanding achievement at the International Conference on Innovation & Technologies in Medicine and Healthcare (ICMH-2024) held at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital. Her innovative research presentation won the prestigious First Prize in the poster presentation category. This remarkable accomplishment reflects her dedication and excellence in the field of medical technology and healthcare advancements.
Zenab was honored with the prestigious WAAH Science Laureate Award 2024 for her remarkable contributions to scientific research. Along with this accolade, she was awarded a scholarship, recognizing her dedication and innovative work in the field. The award ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in science and innovation, making it a proud moment for our lab. Congratulations to Zenab on this well-deserved recognition and success.
2023
Congratulations to Hitasha Vithalani from IIT Gandhinagar for achieving the First Case Prize in both the Poster Presentation and the Paper Presentation categories at the 3rd International Conference on Nanomaterials in Biology, at IIT Gandhinagar, India. Hitasha's outstanding contributions were recognized for their innovation and scientific rigor, and she was honored with the award by Professor Antonella Motta from the University of Trento, Italy, a renowned expert in tissue engineering and biomaterials.
Harshil Dave from our lab was honored with the Best Presentation Award at the International Conference on Innovation & Technologies in Medicine and Healthcare (ICNB-2023). His exceptional research presentation received high appreciation from peers and experts alike, highlighting his commitment to scientific excellence and innovation. The award was presented by Dr. Quinn A. Besford from the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Germany. This achievement was made possible through the invaluable guidance and support of Dr. Mukesh Dhanka, to whom we extend our heartfelt thanks.