Institute of Nano Science & Technology, Punjab

Harnessing Nanoscience to Heal the Brain and Defeat Cancer

The NeuroNanoMed Laboratory engineers biomolecular nanostructures built from peptides, proteins and amino acids to cross the blood brain barrier and develop advanced nanotherapeutics.

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Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda

Scientist E · Principal Investigator

Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST), Mohali

74+

Publications

30+

Awards

15+

Years
Principal Investigator

About Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda

Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda

Scientist E · PI
Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST)
Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab – 140306
W Wikipedia Profile 🔗 Current Lab Website @ Email 📄 74+ Peer-reviewed Papers 🏆 30+ Awards & Honors

Biography

Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda is an eminent Indian scientist at the forefront of nano-biotechnology and neuro-nanomedicine. Currently serving as Scientist E at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, she leads one of India's most innovative groups working at the intersection of nanoscience, neuroscience, and biomedicine.

Her research is distinguished by the design of biocompatible, multi-functional nanostructures derived from peptides, proteins and amino acids for targeted delivery across the blood–brain barrier and blood–retinal barrier.

Recognized globally with honors including the UNESCO-L'Oréal Fellowship, DBT Har Gobind Khorana Award, and ICMR-DHR Fellowship.

Education

Ph.D., Biotechnology
ICGEB, New Delhi
2012
M.Sc., Biotechnology
Utkal University, Odisha
2005
B.Sc. (Hons.)
Utkal University, Odisha
2003

Professional Memberships

Member, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) · American Chemical Society (ACS) · American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) · Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS) · INSA Distinguished Lectureship Fellow (2024)

What We Do

Research Focus Areas

Our lab pursues five interconnected research programs, combining biochemical, biophysical, and molecular biology approaches to engineer next-generation nanomedicines for the brain and beyond.

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Neuro-Nanomedicine & Blood–Brain Barrier Delivery

We engineer self-assembled peptide and biomolecular nanostructures capable of traversing the blood–brain barrier for treatment of glioblastoma, Alzheimer's disease and other CNS disorders.

BBB Delivery Glioblastoma Stroke Alzheimer's
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Peptide & Biomolecular Self-Assembly

We investigate self-assembly of peptides, amino acids and biomolecules into nanotubes, nanorods, nanoparticles, hydrogels and multifunctional nanostructures.

Self-Assembly Dipeptides Hydrogels Nanotubes
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Cancer Nanotherapeutics

Targeted nanoformulations for chemotherapy, photothermal and photodynamic therapy with pH-responsive and multifunctional delivery systems.

Cancer PTT/PDT siRNA pH Responsive
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Neural Tissue Engineering

Biomaterial scaffolds for neuronal differentiation and regeneration using nanofibers, RGD motifs and stem-cell engineering.

Scaffolds Stem Cells 3D Culture Neuroregeneration
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Nanosensing & Diagnostics

SERS, fluorescence and electrochemical biosensors for ultra-sensitive detection of neurological and cancer biomarkers.

SERS Biosensors Theranostics Fluorescence
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Piezoelectric Bio-Nanomaterials

Development of peptide-based piezoelectric nanomaterials activated through ultrasound for neural modulation and Alzheimer's therapy.

Piezoelectric Amyloid Acoustic Neural Modulation
Research Output

Selected Publications

74+ peer-reviewed publications across high-impact journals including ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Nanoscale, Biomaterials Science, Small and more.

2025 • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Photoresponsive and Shape-Switchable MoS₂–Peptide-Hybrid Nanosystems for Enacting Photochemo and siRNA-Mediated Gene Therapy in Glioma

Chibh S, Aggarwal N, Gupta N, Ali S, Mishra J, et al., Panda JJ

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2025 • Vol.17(20):29318–29340
2025 • Nanoscale

Engineering Biocompatible Hydrogen Titanate Nanocarriers with Blood Brain Barrier Crossing Potential for Doxorubicin Delivery to Glioma Cells

Choudhury S, Sahu G, Kharra P, Panda HS, Besra L, et al., Panda JJ

Nanoscale 17(19):12204–12219
2025 • Small

BDNF Loaded Amino Acid–Catecholamine Hybrid Nanoparticles as Curative Agents Against Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease

Panda HS, Dhokne MD, Thakur S, Singh N, Datusalia AK, Panda JJ

Small 2025 • 2411701
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Recognition

Awards & Honors

Dr. Panda's contributions have been recognized with over 30 prestigious awards and honors from national and international organizations.

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International
UNESCO-L'Oréal International Fellowship for Women in Life Sciences

UNESCO · Paris, France

2011
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International
ASEAN–India Women Scientists Conclave

ANRF & ASTAR Singapore

2024
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National
DBT Har Gobind Khorana Young Innovative Biotechnologist Award

Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India

2021
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National
INSA Distinguished Lectureship Fellow

Indian National Science Academy

2024
Our People

Lab Members

A vibrant, collaborative team of researchers passionate about solving the hardest problems in brain medicine and nanoscience.

Principal Investigator

Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda

Scientist E · Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali

Dr. Panda leads the NeuroNanoMed Laboratory with expertise spanning peptide chemistry, nanomedicine, and neuroscience. With a Ph.D. from ICGEB and postdoctoral experience at the University of Colorado, she has established INST as a center of excellence for brain drug delivery research in India. She is an active reviewer for Pharmaceutical Research, Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutic Delivery.

Ph.D. Students

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Himanshu Sekhar Panda

PhD Scholar

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Samraggi Choudhury

PhD Scholar

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Nidhi Aggarwal

PhD Scholar

AK
Avneet Kour

PhD Scholar

Postdoctoral Researchers

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Manju Sharma

Postdoctoral Fellow

SC
Sonika Chibh

Postdoctoral Fellow

Alumni & Past Members

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Dr. Taru Dube

Alumni · PhD

VT
Dr. Vinita Tiwari

Alumni · PhD

AB
Anshul Bisht

Alumni · Research

IR
Imocha Rajkumar Singh

Alumni · Research

Grants & Support

Funding & Sponsored Research

Our research is generously supported by leading government funding agencies in India, reflecting national priorities in nanomedicine and healthcare innovation.

DST-SERB

Development of Self-Assembled Peptide Nanostructures for Blood–Brain Barrier Targeted Delivery in Glioblastoma

Department of Science & Technology, Government of India

DBT-IYBA

Neuro-Nanotheranostic Platforms for Alzheimer's Disease: Biomolecular Nanostructures for Amyloid Targeting & Cognitive Restoration

Department of Biotechnology, Government of India
Har Gobind Khorana Award Grant

DST-INSPIRE

Dipeptide-Based Stimuli-Responsive Nanohydrogels for Controlled Delivery of Neural Therapeutics

Inspire Faculty Fellowship Grant
DST, Government of India

DBT-BIOCARE

Biomolecular Nanocarriers for Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery: Targeting Multiple Cancer Hallmarks via Peptide-Based Nanoformulations

Department of Biotechnology
DBT-BIOCARE Scheme

Join Us

Open Positions

We welcome passionate, motivated researchers at all levels to join our interdisciplinary team. We are committed to scientific excellence, mentorship, and an inclusive environment.

Open

Ph.D. Research Scholars

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Materials Science or related fields. JRF/SRF fellowship holders preferred. Admissions through INST Ph.D. program.

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Open

Postdoctoral Fellows

Candidates with experience in nanomaterials synthesis, in vitro/in vivo biological evaluation, or biosensor development are encouraged to apply. National PDF or DST-NPDF fellowship holders are especially welcome.

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Seasonal

Project & Intern Students

We regularly host motivated B.Tech, M.Sc. and M.Tech project students and summer interns. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Prior lab experience in synthesis or biology is a bonus but not mandatory.

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Get In Touch

Contact Us

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Address

Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST)
Sector-81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab – 140306, India

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Affiliation

An Autonomous Institute Supported by
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India

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INST, Knowledge City, Mohali

Sector-81, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab
Near IIT Ropar Highway Junction

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Latest Updates

News & Announcements

Stay up to date with publications, awards, upcoming talks and lab activities from the NeuroNanoMed Laboratory.

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NEW PAPER — MoS₂–Peptide nanosystems for siRNA-mediated gene therapy in glioma. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2025. AWARD — Dr. Panda selected for ASEAN–India Women Scientists Conclave, Singapore 2024. NEW PAPER — BDNF-loaded amino acid nanoparticles for Alzheimer's. Small, 2025. FELLOWSHIP — INSA Distinguished Lectureship Fellow awarded (2024). NEW PAPER — Hydrogen Titanate BBB nanocarriers published in Nanoscale (2025).
12 May 2025
New Publication

Photoresponsive MoS₂–Peptide Hybrid Nanosystems Published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Our latest work on shape-switchable nanosystems for combined photochemo and siRNA therapy in glioma is now published.

08 Apr 2025
New Publication

Hydrogen Titanate Nanocarriers for BBB Crossing Therapy Published in Nanoscale

Biocompatible nanocarriers with demonstrated blood-brain barrier crossing potential.

21 Feb 2025
New Publication

BDNF Loaded Nanoparticles Against Alzheimer's Disease

Hybrid nanoparticles loaded with BDNF demonstrate significant cognitive recovery.

26 Apr 2024
Award

ASEAN–India Women Scientists Conclave

Dr. Panda represented India at the prestigious AIWSC held in Singapore.

🔔 Announcements

Open Position

PhD positions available for Jan 2026 intake.

Posted: Dec 2025
Invited Talk

National Symposium on Nanomedicine, IIT Delhi.

Posted: Nov 2025
Summer Internship

Applications open for Summer 2026 Internship.

Posted: Oct 2025
Collaboration

Seeking collaborators for glioma nanotheranostics.

Posted: Sep 2025