Mr. Yogesh Patil is an emerging fungal taxonomist and biodiversity researcher specializing in wood-rotting fungi, Polypores, and Aphyllophorales of the Western Ghats and Maharashtra. His research primarily focuses on fungal diversity, mycopigments, bioactive compounds, and bioprospecting of rare and medicinally important species.
He has actively contributed to the scientific community through extensive fieldwork, morphological and molecular identification, and innovative applied research such as fungal-based natural colorant production.

Research Contributions & Publications

Mr. Patil has authored several impactful scientific papers in UGC-CARE, Scopus, Web of Science indexed journals. His contributions include:

• German Patent (2025): Granted a patent titled “A system for the production of food colorings from Phellinus gilvus with biochemical characterization and therapeutic anticancer and antioxidant potential” by the Federal Republic of Germany (Utility Model no. 20 2025 102 064).

• Publications on bioactive compounds, fungal diversity, novel species descriptions, and first reports of rare fungi, including:

  • Fuscoporia subminutissima sp. nov. (new species from India)

  • New and noteworthy records of Irpex laceratus and Blackwellomyces pseudomilitaris

  • Multiple papers documenting polypore diversity from Kolhapur District

His work significantly enhances the understanding of fungal ecology and taxonomy within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.

Conference Presentations

Mr. Patil has presented more than a dozen papers at national and international conferences, including events organized by:

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

• University of Madras

• Association of Fungal Biologists

• Indian Women Scientists Association

• Various colleges under Rayat Shikshan Sanstha and other institutions

Notably, he received Best Paper Presentation Awards in 2024 and First Prize (Oral Presentation) in 2025 for outstanding research in fungal diversity.

Workshops, Training & Seminars

He has participated in and contributed to several workshops and seminars, including:

• Conservation programs funded by MoEFCC, Government of India

• State-level workshops on mushroom cultivation and IPR

• International workshop on Molecular Phylogenetics in Bioscience Research

• Pedagogical training under IISER Pune and MSFDA

These engagements reflect his continuous commitment to skill advancement and scientific outreach.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Mr. Yogesh Patil is highly eligible for the Young Researcher Award based on the following achievements:

1. Peer-Reviewed Publications in reputed Web of Science, Scopus, and UGC-CARE journals—showcasing active research productivity.

2. Internationally Granted Patent (2025) for innovative mycotechnology—demonstrating novelty and applied research impact.

3. Discovery and Documentation of New Fungal Species—significant contribution to taxonomy and biodiversity science.

4. Outstanding Conference Participation with multiple national/international presentations and awards.

5. Strong involvement in bioprospecting, fungal diversity assessment, and natural pigment development, aligning with global scientific priorities.

6. Active participation in training programs, workshops, and environmental conservation initiatives.

His achievements clearly position him as a promising young scientist with substantial contributions to fungal biology, biodiversity research, and sustainable biotechnological innovations.