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Department of AH & D, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt. of India
New Delhi | INDIA
Prof. Hari Mohan Saxena is a distinguished immunologist and veterinary scientist with over 34 years of professional experience, including 24 years in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He holds a BVSc & AH (First Class), MVSc in Veterinary Pathology (First Class), and a PhD in Immunology from the University of Nottingham, UK. He further enhanced his expertise through advanced studies at the University of Cambridge, UK (Natural Sciences Tripos, Immunology & Cellular Pathology) and the University of Tokyo, Japan.
He has served as:
- Professor of Immunology for 20 years
- Head, Department of Veterinary Microbiology at GADVASU, Ludhiana
- Director (Resident Instructions) & Dean, Postgraduate Studies at BASU, Patna
- Dean, Shekhawati Veterinary College, Rajasthan
- Counsellor (S&T) at the Embassy of India in Moscow (with diplomatic rank)
Currently, he is a National Level Monitor with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India.
Research Contributions & Scientific Achievements
Prof. Saxena is a scientist of international repute with impactful contributions in immunology, veterinary microbiology, and diagnostic innovations.
- 109+ research publications in reputed journals
- H-index: 16 | Citations: 446+
- Patents granted in USA, Europe, China, South Africa, and India
- Principal Investigator of multiple R&D projects funded by DBT, UGC, and RKVY
- Authored/edited 3 books (one translated into 6 languages)
- Contributed to book chapters, manuals, and scientific bulletins
His work has significantly advanced disease diagnosis and immunological research in veterinary sciences.
Academic Leadership & Global Engagement
Prof. Saxena has held key leadership and advisory roles at national and international levels:
- Fellow of World Innovation Foundation (UK) and National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (India)
- Senior Expert, Asia Pacific CEO Association Worldwide
- Member of expert panels of FSSAI, UPSC, ICAR, ASRB, and Veterinary Council of India
- Editorial/reviewer roles in prestigious journals including Nature Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Immunology
- President of Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology (ISVIB)
He has also contributed to academic governance, ethics committees, and curriculum development.
Awards & Honors
Prof. Saxena has received numerous national and international accolades, including:
- Global Leadership Award (WASME – UN Observer Organization)
- International Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Lifetime Achievement Award in Teaching
- National Excellence Award (LSF, India)
- Distinguished Scientist Award (World Research Council)
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Vet for Nation Award (2025)
- Paul Ehrlich Award & FM Burnet Award (ISVIB)
- Rex Karmaveer Chakra Award (2021 & 2023)
He has also been recognized for literary excellence with poetry awards, reflecting a multidisciplinary personality.
Mentorship & Academic Contribution
- Guided 1 PhD and 10 MVSc students
- Delivered keynote and lead lectures at national and international conferences
- Chaired multiple scientific sessions
- Played a pivotal role in academic administration and institutional development
Eligibility for Nobel Scientist Award
Prof. Hari Mohan Saxena is highly eligible for consideration for a “Nobel Scientist Award”–level recognition due to his outstanding and sustained contributions to veterinary immunology and biomedical research over more than three decades. His extensive body of work, comprising over 100 high-quality research publications, internationally granted patents across major jurisdictions, and impactful innovations in disease diagnostics, reflects significant scientific merit and global relevance. He has demonstrated academic excellence through leadership roles such as Professor, Dean, and Director, as well as international scientific diplomacy as Counsellor (S&T) at the Embassy of India in Moscow. His recognition by numerous prestigious national and international awards, fellowships in leading scientific bodies, and active involvement in global research, editorial, and policy platforms further underline his stature as a scientist of international repute. Additionally, his contributions to mentoring, research development, and interdisciplinary advancement highlight his broader impact on the scientific community. Collectively, these achievements strongly position him as a deserving candidate for high-level scientific laurels and lifetime achievement honors.