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Assistant Professor · Microbiology

Dr. Shashank Rana

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics · M.Tech · M.Phil · M.Sc.

Department of Microbiology, C.C.S. University, Meerut

Bioinformatics In-Silico Analysis Microbiology Drug Design Molecular Biology Genomics
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A Professor Who Inspires

Known for making complex concepts approachable, nurturing curiosity, and being genuinely invested in every student's success — Dr. Rana is one of CCS University's most cherished educators.

Who I Am

About Dr. Shashank Rana

Dr. Shashank Rana is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at C.C.S. University, Meerut, where he has been shaping young scientific minds since March 2019.

With a rich academic background spanning Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, M.Tech, M.Phil, and M.Sc., his research journey has been a deep dive into the molecular world — from in-silico analysis of proteins like Lactoferrin and Vitellogenin to identifying potent drug candidates through virtual screening.

Dr. Rana is particularly passionate about the intersection of computational biology and microbiology — using the power of computers to unravel the mysteries hidden in biological sequences, structures, and systems.

Beyond research, he is celebrated for his warm teaching style, patience with students, and ability to explain intricate bioinformatics concepts with clarity and enthusiasm. His students consistently describe him as approachable, encouraging, and deeply committed to their growth.

Outstanding Academic Background
Ph.D., M.Tech, M.Phil and M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from reputed institutions across India.
Prolific Researcher
22+ peer-reviewed international publications and 2 books in Bioinformatics and Microbiology.
Beloved by Students
Consistently praised for making learning joyful, accessible, and deeply meaningful.
Mentorship and Guidance
Supervised graduate projects on whole genome sequencing and protein similarity analysis.
Tools and Databases Taught

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NCBI
Primary hub for sequence data, GenBank, PubMed and BLAST portal.
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GenBank
Annotated nucleotide sequence repository for depositing & retrieving genomes.
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BLAST
Sequence similarity search across biological databases in seconds.
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PDB
3D structural data for proteins and nucleic acids from X-ray, NMR & cryo-EM.
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KEGG
Maps metabolic pathways, genomes, diseases and drug-target networks.
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UniProt
Gold-standard protein sequence & functional annotation (SwissProt + TrEMBL).
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MEME Suite
Motif discovery in protein and DNA sequences for functional analysis.
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PyMOL / SpdbViewer
3D molecular visualization for protein structures and docking poses.
Analysis
AutoDock / Vina
Molecular docking for virtual screening of drug candidates.
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MODELLER / SWISS-MODEL
Homology modelling for predicting unknown protein 3D structures.
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ClustalW / MUSCLE
Multiple sequence alignment for comparing conserved protein regions.
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Pfam / InterPro
Protein family & domain databases for functional annotation.
Academic Journey

Education and Qualifications

2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Bioinformatics — “In-Silico Analysis of Lactoferrin”
CMJ University, Shilong, India
2013 – 2015
Master of Technology (M.Tech)
Bioinformatics — “Identification of Potent Neuraminidase Inhibitors via Ligand and Structure Based Virtual Screening”
Himalayan University, Itanagar
2007 – 2008
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)
Bioinformatics — “In-Silico Study of Vitellogenin Protein from Gallus gallus”
Vinayaka Mission University, Salem, India
2004 – 2006
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Bioinformatics — “Web Interface of Gene Information for Breast Cancer”
C.C.S. University Campus, Meerut
2001 – 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Zoology, Botany and Chemistry
C.C.S. University Campus, Meerut
Research Focus

Areas of Expertise

Protein Structure Analysis
In-silico modeling and functional description of protein 3D structures including Lactoferrin, Vitellogenin, and Serotonin receptors using MODELLER and Swiss-PdbViewer.
Drug Design and Virtual Screening
Ligand and structure-based virtual screening using AutoDock/Vina for identification of potent inhibitors, particularly Neuraminidase inhibitors against influenza.
Motif and Domain Identification
Identification of conserved functional motifs and domain analysis in bioactive peptides and lactoferrin-like proteins using MEME Suite, Pfam, and InterPro.
Comparative Genomics
In-silico comparative genomic approaches studying enzymes in Oryza sativa vs Arabidopsis thaliana and plant resistance gene databases using KEGG and NCBI resources.
Microbial Genomics and Metagenomics
Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG), E. coli protein similarity analysis, and metagenomics using GenBank and NCBI WGS.
Molecular Dynamics
Molecular dynamics studies on the impact of drug molecules such as Fluoxetine on receptor systems (5HT1B_mouse) using GROMACS and related simulation platforms.
Research Output

Journal Publications

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Prediction of Lactoferrin Like Proteins from Plant Resources
International Journal of Advances in Pharmaceutical Research (IJAPR) 2011
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Domains Identification in Lactoferrin Like Proteins
IJAPR, 2(9):464–466 2011
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Lactoferrin and TonB Dependent Receptor Database
International Journal of Drug Formulation and Research (IJDFR), 2(5):440–447 2011
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Identification of Conserved Functional Motifs in Lactoferrin Using MEME
International Journal on Bioinformatics and Biosciences (IJBB), 2(4):29–36 2012
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Iron Binding and Receptor: Lactoferrin and TonB Receptors
International Journal of Biomedical Research, 3(7):306–316 2012
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Web Interface of Gene Information of Breast Cancer
Indo-Global Research Library (IGRL), 2(1):213–216 2012
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In Silico Modeling and Functional Description of 3D Structure of Chicken (Gallus gallus) Vitellogenin Protein
Journal of Bioinformatics and Intelligent Control, 2(2):100–108 2013
08
In Silico Comparative Modeling of ClpP2 Protein from Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv
Journal of Bioinformatics and Intelligent Control, 3(1):8–14 2014
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Study of Vitellogenin Motif
International Journal on Bioinformatics and Biosciences (IJBB), 4(2):13–21 2014
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IBPD: Integrated Bioactive Peptide Database
International Journal of Drug Formulation and Research (IJDFR), 2(5):369–375 2011
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Domains Identification in Bioactive Peptide Sequences
IJAPR, 2(9):467–472 2011
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Development of Web Interface for Mapping of Enzymes Involved in Gluconeogenesis in Oryza sativa
IJAPR, 2(10):507–511 2011
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In-Silico Analysis of Lactoperoxidase in Various Species and Prediction of Structures of Lactoperoxidase
IJAPR, 2(10):520–534 2011
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Prediction of Structures of Bioactive Peptides by Using Homology Approach
International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research (IJBAR), 2(12):478–488 2011
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Identification of Motifs in Bioactive Peptides Precursors
International Journal on Bioinformatics and Biosciences (IJBB), 1(1):13–26 2011
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Bioactive Peptides: A Future Prospective
International Journal Bioautomation, 15(4):223–250 2011
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A Short Note — Metagenomics
International Journal of Biomedical Research, 3(4):181–186 2012
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Drug Delivery System: A Review
Biopolymers for Targeted Drug Delivery Systems, Lambert Academic Publishing (ISBN 978-3-659-39340-2) 2013
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Design and Development of Plant Resistance Gene Database
European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 5(12):242–248 2018
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Homology Modeling of Serotonin Receptor (5-HT Receptor) from Mus musculus using In Silico Approach
Biochemical and Cellular Archives, 20(1):249–254 2020
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Molecular Dynamics Study for Observation of Impact of Fluoxetine on 5HT1B_mouse
Biochemical and Cellular Archives, 20(1):271–277 2020
Books Published
In-Silico Analysis of Lactoferrin
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012
ISBN: 978-3-6593-1574-9
In-Silico Study of Vitellogenin Protein from Gallus gallus
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2019
ISBN: 978-620-0-08095-0
Conferences and Seminars

National Presentations

Ultrafast Electron Transfer Reactions in Chemistry, Physics and Molecular Biology
National Conference on “Electron Transfer Reactions in Chemistry, Physics and Molecular Biology” — M.S. College, Saharanpur, U.P. (2007) · P-42
Biosorption of Heavy Metals by Micro-Organism
National Conference on “Electron Transfer Reactions in Chemistry, Physics and Molecular Biology” — M.S. College, Saharanpur, U.P. (2007) · P-43
Effect of Global Warming on Natural and Ecological Systems of Environments
National Seminar on “Paryavaraniya Sankat: Chunautia Aivam Prabhandan” — Govt Girls Degree College, Behat, Saharanpur, U.P. (2014) · P-62
Skill Development and its Role in Digital India Program
National Seminar on “Skill Development as a Boost for Increasing Employability: Globalized World” — Govt Degree College, Saharanpur, U.P. (2017) · P-26
Mentorship

Projects Supervised

NGS / Genomics
Whole Genome Sequencing for Bacterial Genome (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)
Protein Analysis
Identification of Escherichia coli dedA Protein Similarities with Different Organisms Including Green Algae
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Contact and References

Email
shashank.bioinfo@gmail.com
Mobile
+91 92865 00942
Address
181, Bhagwati Colony, Behat Road, Saharanpur, U.P. — 247001
Institution
Department of Microbiology, C.C.S. University Campus, Meerut

References

Dr. Raghvendar Singh
Head of Department
Physiology and Biochemistry Division
ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan
raghvendar@gmail.com
Dr. DharmDutt
Professor and Head
IIT Roorkee Saharanpur Campus
Saharanpur, U.P.
dharmduttiit@gmail.com
+91 94127 42291