Hiren Dandia

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ABOUT ME
I am a postdoctoral scientist at Vanderbilt University, USA, advancing research on lung-on-a-chip systems to model disease processes and cellular interactions. My work combines biomaterials and microfluidics to address complex biomedical challenges and drive healthcare innovation.
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I also serve as a visiting scientist at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA. I have over 5 years of expertise in biomaterial-based immune cell engineering, focusing on solid tumor immunotherapy, 3D tissue engineering, and in vitro tumoroid models. Previously, I was a visiting faculty member at Somaiya University, Mumbai, India, where I mentored students and contributed to academic development.
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As a Research Mentor with the Pangea Society in India, I guide students in designing and conducting research projects. I have also contributed as a journal peer reviewer, an editor for a scientific book, and a collaborator on multi-institutional projects. Beyond research, I am a science enthusiast sharing knowledge through Instagram to make science engaging and accessible.
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Committed to innovation, mentorship, and impactful research, I aim to inspire the next generation of scientists while advancing material sciences and cellular engineering.
MY JOURNEY
Ph. D. in Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay - Mumbai, IN
Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering
Master of Science in Biotechnology
University of Mumbai - Mumbai, IN
K. J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
University of Mumbai - Mumbai, IN
K. J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce
MOMENTS

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AWARDS & HONORS

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Naik and Rastogi Award in Excellence in Ph.D. Research. - AUG 2024
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Received BRNS (Board of Research in Nuclear Science) grant. - DEC 2023
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Received ICMR-DHR (Department of Health Research) grant. - JAN 2023
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Chief Guest Scientist at Science and Maths Exhibition, Don Bosco School, Thane. - DEC 2022
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Young Achiever Award, Institute of Scholars, Bangalore. - SEP 2019
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Best Research Paper Award, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai. - DEC 2019
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UGC-Junior Research Fellowship (All India Rank 24). - JUNE 2018
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BT-Junior Research Fellowship (Category I).D - APRIL 2018
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GATE-Life Sciences Examination (All India Rank 52). - FEB 2018
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MAH-SET for Assistant Professorship. - JAN 2018
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UGC-Junior Research Fellowship (All India Rank 22). - DEC 2017
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Member of Board of Students, Somaiya University. - MAY 2015
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IIT-JAM Examination (All India Rank 357). - FEB 2015
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