Dr. Shagun Varshney is a dedicated researcher and educator with a PhD in Biomaterials and postdoctoral experience, possessing an interdisciplinary academic background spanning Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Science. He has gained teaching and research experience at reputed institutions including IIT Bombay, Ganpat University, IIIT Allahabad, and MNNIT Allahabad. Currently, he is serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Integral University, Lucknow, since August 2026. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Ganpat University and as a Senior Project Officer (Postdoctoral Fellow) at IIT Bombay.

Research Expertise

Dr. Varshney’s research interests focus on green synthesis of nanomaterials, nanocellulose, bionanocomposites, biomaterials, polymeric composites, biomedical nanotechnology, and sustainable advanced materials. His technical expertise includes material characterization techniques such as XRD and FESEM, along with biological assays, antibacterial studies, toxicity evaluation, molecular docking, and machine-learning-based analysis. His research demonstrates a strong emphasis on developing sustainable and innovative materials for biomedical and environmental applications.

Publications, Books & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Varshney has contributed numerous research and review articles to SCI/SCIE- and SCOPUS-indexed journals, including publications in reputed journals such as Polymer Composites, Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Materials Technology, and Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects. His publications address nanocellulose composites, silica and metal oxide nanoparticles, green nanotechnology, bio-ceramics, aerogels, antibacterial materials, and biomedical applications.

He has also authored five book chapters with publishers including Elsevier and Springer, and authored the book Bioactive Metal Oxide Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Core-Shell Structures for Enhanced Bone Strength in 2025.

Patents & Innovation

Dr. Varshney has demonstrated significant innovation through nine patents/design patent applications, including granted intellectual property relating to green-synthesized silver nanoparticle biocomposites for wound healing, AI-based biosensors, material-selection systems, AI-based insulin detection, nanomaterial-based diagnostic devices, and photocatalytic membrane bioreactors. His patent portfolio reflects the interdisciplinary integration of nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, and environmental engineering.

Research Projects & Interdisciplinary Work

His ongoing research includes the TRACE project investigating affective climate and emotions in higher education, the SeDiaT transcultural study examining self-regulation and stress management in diabetes using wearable EEG and cloud analytics, and an interdisciplinary EEG study exploring the impact of music on learning and memory. These projects highlight his ability to work across biomedical science, neuroscience, education, psychology, and data-driven research.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Varshney has received several notable recognitions, including the Research Excellence Award 2024 from INSC for his work on nanocellulose derived from waste rice husk, the Young Scientist Award 2023 for contributions to innovative research in advanced nanomaterials and nanotechnology, and the Young Achiever Award 2023 from the INSC Institute of Scholars. He was also a branch topper and Gold Medal recipient for academic excellence at the postgraduate level.

Eligibility for Young Professor Award 

Dr. Shagun Varshney demonstrates a strong combination of academic excellence, teaching experience, interdisciplinary research expertise, scholarly publications, intellectual property, book contributions, research projects, and professional recognition. His work in green nanotechnology, biomaterials, bionanocomposites, and biomedical engineering, together with his achievements as an educator and researcher, establishes his as a promising young academic leader.

Therefore, Dr. Shagun Varshney is eligible to receive the Young Professor Award in Scientific Laurels in recognition of his significant contributions to teaching, innovative research, nanotechnology, biomaterials, and interdisciplinary academic development.