Dr. Payal Jaiswal is an accomplished academician, researcher, and biochemist with over 10 years of teaching and research experience in higher education. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at SAGE University, Indore, where she actively contributes to teaching, research, and academic development. Throughout her career, she has held faculty positions at Government M.L.B. Girls PG College, Umiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya, College of Dental Science and Hospital, Rau, and The Ideal Public School, gaining extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate education. Her expertise spans Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Plant Biotechnology, Agricultural Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research addressing environmental sustainability and public health.

Research Contributions

Dr. Jaiswal has established a distinguished research profile through her contributions to environmental biochemistry, phytoremediation, plant tissue culture, soil pollution management, heavy metal remediation, oxidative stress, antimicrobial studies, and oral health biomarkers. Her research has significantly advanced sustainable agricultural practices by investigating the role of organic amendments, biofertilizers, and medicinal plants in improving soil quality and plant nutrition. She has also contributed to studies involving Candida infections, salivary biomarkers, plant-based antimicrobial agents, and wastewater treatment technologies, demonstrating the practical applications of biochemistry in healthcare and environmental conservation.

Publications, Innovation & Intellectual Property

Dr. Payal Jaiswal has published numerous research articles in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals covering topics such as environmental pollution, medicinal plants, tissue culture, dental biochemistry, and agricultural biotechnology. Her commitment to innovation is reflected in several published and filed patents involving forensic fingerprint imaging, IoT-enabled smart campus systems, food pathogen detection, and biodegradable medical devices. She has also filed multiple copyrights related to biomedical education, antibacterial phytochemicals, and eco-friendly wastewater treatment technologies. Additionally, she actively promotes scientific communication through educational blogs on research methodology, higher education, sustainable agriculture, and healthcare awareness.

Professional Development

Dr. Jaiswal has continuously upgraded her scientific expertise by participating in numerous national workshops, conferences, seminars, and specialized training programmes, including analytical biochemistry, sewage analysis, enzyme assays, biochemical health markers, computational science, chemical sciences, and biological sciences. These training programmes have strengthened her experimental and analytical skills while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.

Awards & Academic Achievements

Her academic excellence has been recognized throughout her educational journey. She secured the 7th Rank in the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) B.Sc. Merit List and was awarded the Gold Medal in M.Sc. Biochemistry. She has also received several prizes in academic and extracurricular competitions and has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and innovation.

Eligibility for the Outstanding Researcher Award 

Dr. Payal Jaiswal is a highly deserving candidate for the Outstanding Researcher Award under the Scientific Laurels category due to her sustained contributions to scientific research, innovation, and higher education. With more than a decade of academic experience, an impressive portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, patents, copyrights, and interdisciplinary research, she has significantly contributed to the fields of biochemistry, environmental sustainability, agricultural biotechnology, and biomedical sciences. Her research addresses critical global challenges, including heavy metal pollution, wastewater remediation, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable agriculture, and healthcare diagnostics. Beyond research, her dedication to mentoring students, promoting scientific awareness, and translating laboratory findings into practical innovations highlights her commitment to advancing science for societal benefit. Her consistent scholarly productivity, innovation, and academic leadership make her exceptionally well-qualified for recognition through the Outstanding Researcher Award – Scientific Laurels.