Title Dr. First Name SHAILENDER Last Name VERMA
Designation Assistant Professor
Department Department of Environmental Studies
Email sverma@es.du.ac.in
Webpage
Phone.no 27667125
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certification Name Institution Year of Completion
Ph.D. - Ph.D. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 2014
PG Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow 2008
UG University of Lucknow 2006
Fellowship Details
Name Of Fellowship Awarding Body Fellowship Level
Newton International Fellowship The Royal Society (London) funding support to work in collaboration with the John Innes Centre, Norwich, United Kingdom International
European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) fellowship EMBO fellowship (financially sponsored by the 27 governments) to work at the Biochimie et physiologie moléculaire des plantes, CNRS, INRA-Montpellier, France International
Newton International Fellowships Alumni 2020 The Royal Society (London) funding support to work in collaboration with King's College London, United Kingdom International
Newton International Fellowships Alumni 2023 The Royal Society (London) funding support to work in collaboration with the University of Warwick, United Kingdom International
CSIR- JRF & NET Council of Scientific & Industrial Research National
Newton International Fellowships Alumni 2024 The Royal Society (London) funding support to work in collaboration with the University of Warwick, United Kingdom International
Fellow Academies
Fellowship Academy Award Name Year Of Award
The Royal Society (London) Newton International Fellow 2017
American Society for Microbiology Global Outreach - Contributing Member 2024
Teaching Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Assistant Professor (Permanent) 26-12-2012 To 26-10-2021 (8 years, 10 months)
Administrative Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Member Secretory 10-10-2015 To 31-12-2017 (2 years, 2 months, 21 days)
Administrative Experience (Outside Institution)
Designation Institute Duration
The Royal Society (London), Newton International Fellow John Innes Centre, United Kingdom 01-01-2018 To 31-12-2019 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
EMBO Fellow Biochimie et physiologie moléculaire des plantes, INRA-Montpellier, France 05-01-2017 To 04-02-2017 (30 days)
Collaborative Activities
Title of Collaboration Name of Collaborative Agency Year Of Collaboration Duration (in months)
Associate Editor for Computational Genomics: 2022 onwards Frontiers in Genetics 2022 02
Editorial Board Member: 2022 onwards BMC Research Notes 2022 04
Academic Editor: 2022 onwards PLoS ONE 2022 04
Research Supervision Overview
PhD Scholars Supervised PhD Degrees Awarded Theses Submitted
3 3 0
Research Publications
Title of Article Type of Publication Name of Journal ISSN Journal Volume Year Link to Article DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
Bioinformatics Analysis of Cancer Related CBP Mutations on Copper Ion and Drug Binding Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals The Protein Journal (Springer) 1875-8355 44 2025 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10930-025-10266-9#citeas https://doi.org/10.1007/s10930-025-10266-9
The Study of Metalloproteome of DNA Viruses: Identification, Functional Annotation, and Diversity Analysis of Viral Metal-Binding Proteins Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Journal of Proteome Research (American Chemical Society) 1535-3907 2024 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.jproteome.4c00358 10.1021/acs.jproteome.4c00358
The study of iron- and copper-binding proteome of Fusarium oxysporum and its effector candidates. Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Proteins: Structure, Function, and Bioinformatics (Wiley) 1097-0134 2024 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/prot.26696 DOI: 10.1002/prot.26696
Metal-binding proteins and proteases in RNA viruses: unravelling functional diversity and expanding therapeutic horizons Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Journal of Virology (American Society for Microbiology) 0022-538X 97 2023 https://journals.asm.org/doi/abs/10.1128/jvi.01399-23 doi: 10.1128/jvi.01399-23
Genetic analysis of iron, zinc and grain yield in wheat-Aegilops derivatives using multi-locus GWAS Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Molecular Biology Reports (Springer) 1573-4978 2023 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11033-023-08800-y doi: 10.1007/s11033-023-08800-y
Metalloproteome of human-infective RNA viruses: a study towards understanding the role of metal ions in virology Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Pathogens and Disease (Oxford University Press) 2049-632X 81 2023 https://academic.oup.com/femspd/article-abstract/doi/10.1093/femspd/ftad020/7257550?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://doi.org/10.1093/femspd/ftad020
A systematic in silico report on iron and zinc proteome of Zea mays Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Frontiers in Plant Science 1664-462X 14 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1166720/full 10.3389/fpls.2023.1166720
Elucidating the zinc-binding proteome of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici with particular emphasis on zinc-binding effector proteins. Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Archives of Microbiology (Springer) 1432-072X 205 2023 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00203-023-03638-1#citeas https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-023-03638-1
The putative metal-binding proteome of the coronaviridae family Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Metallomics (Oxford University Press) 1756-591X https://academic.oup.com/metallomics/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/mtomcs/mfad001/6969429?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://doi.org/10.1093/mtomcs/mfad001
Proteome scale identification, classification and structural analysis of iron-binding proteins in bread wheat. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry (Elsevier) 170 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2017.02.012 doi.org/10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2017.02.012
Pan-proteome profiling of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic pathogen Orientia tsutsugamushi for getting insight into microbial pathogenesis Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Microbial Pathogenesis (Elsevier) 0882-4010 158 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0882401021003776 10.1016/j.micpath.2021.105103
Genome-wide analysis of RING-type E3 ligase family identifies potential candidates regulating high amylose starch biosynthesis in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) 2045-2322 11 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-90685-7 10.1038/s41598-021-90685-7
Subcellular dynamics studies of iron reveal how tissue-specific distribution patterns are established in developing wheat grains Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals New Phytologist (Wiley) 1469-8137 231 https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/nph.17440 10.1111/nph.17440
Genome-wide identification and expression profiling of basic leucine zipper transcription factors following abiotic stresses in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals PLoS ONE 1932-6203 16 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0247864 10.1371/journal.pone.0247864
Identification and characterization of long non-coding RNAs regulating resistant starch biosynthesis in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Genomics (Elsevier) 0888-7543 112 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0888754320302275 10.1016/j.ygeno.2020.05.014
Zinc binding proteome of a phytopathogen Xanthomonas translucens pv. undulosa Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Royal Society Open Science 2054-5703 6 https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsos.190369 10.1098/rsos.190369
Bioinformatic Exploration of Metal-Binding Proteome of Zoonotic Pathogen Orientia tsutsugamushi Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Frontiers in Genetics 1664-8021 10 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2019.00797/full 10.3389/fgene.2019.00797
In silico identification of copper-binding proteins of Xanthomonas translucens pv.undulosa for their probable role in plant-pathogen interactions Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology (Elsevier) 0885-5765 106 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0885576518302145 10.1016/j.pmpp.2019.02.005
Pivotal role of bZIPs in amylose biosynthesis by genome survey and transcriptome analysis in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) mutants Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) 2045-2322 8 nature.com/articles/s41598-018-35366-8 10.1038/s41598-018-35366-8
Targeting metabolic pathways proteins of Orientia tsutsugamushi using combined hierarchical approach to combat scrub typhus. Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Journal of Molecular Recognition (Wiley) 1099-1352 32 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jmr.2766 10.1002/jmr.2766
In silico Study of Iron, Zinc and Copper Binding Proteins of Pseudomonas syringae pv. lapsa: Emphasis on Secreted Metalloproteins Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Frontiers in Microbiology 1664-302X 9 2018 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2018.01838/full 10.3389/fmicb.2018.01838
Precise transfers of genes for high grain iron and zinc from wheat-Aegilops substitution lines into wheat through pollen irradiation Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Molecular Breeding (Springer) 1572-9788 38 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11032-018-0836-8 10.1007/s11032-018-0836-8
Development of intron targeted amplified polymorphic markers of metal homeostasis genes for monitoring their introgression from Aegilops species to wheat Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Molecular Breeding (Springer) 1572-9788 38 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11032-018-0809-y 10.1007/s11032-018-0809-y
Uptake, distribution, and remobilization of iron and zinc among various tissues of wheat–Aegilops substitution lines at different growth stages. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Acta Physiologiae Plantarum (Springer) 1861-1664 39 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11738-017-2456-z 10.1007/s11738-017-2456-z
Proteome wide identification of iron binding proteins of Xanthomonas translucens pv. undulosa: focus on secretory virulent proteins. Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals BioMetals (Springer) 1572-8773 30 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10534-017-9991-3 10.1007/s10534-017-9991-3
Transfer of HMW glutenin subunits from Aegilops kotschyi to wheat through radiation hybridization Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Journal of Food Science and Technology (Springer) 0975-8402 53 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13197-016-2333-6 10.1007/s13197-016-2333-6
Transferability and Polymorphism Between Group 7 Chromosome Specific Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers of Bread Wheat and Its Related Non-Progenitor Aegilops Species. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Journal of Crop Improvement (Taylor & Francis) 1542-7536 30 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15427528.2016.1174179 10.1080/15427528.2016.1174179
Induced Homoeologous Pairing for Transfer of Useful Variability for High Grain Fe and Zn from Aegilops kotschyi into Wheat Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Plant Molecular Biology Reporter (Springer) 1572-9818 34 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11105-016-0989-8 10.1007/s11105-016-0989-8
Transfer of useful variability of high grain iron and zinc from Aegilops kotschyi into wheat through seed irradiation approach. Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals International Journal of Radiation Biology (Taylor & Francis) 1362-3095 92 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/09553002.2016.1135263?scroll=top&needAccess=true 10.3109/09553002.2016.1135263
Characterization of interspecific hybrids of Triticum aestivum x Aegilops sp. without 5B chromosome for induced homoeologous pairing. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology (Springer) 0971-7811 25 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13562-015-0307-9 10.1007/s13562-015-0307-9
Development of multiple embryos in polyembryonic insertional mutant OsPE of rice. Research Papers in Web of Science Listed Journals Plant Cell Reports (Springer) 0721-7714 31 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00299-012-1291-3 10.1007/s00299-012-1291-3
Research Projects
Project Title Project Type Year Of Sanction Outcome/Output Duration
Genome wide identification of metal binding proteins in bread wheat funded by the DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, India Major 2017 The iron-binding proteome of wheat is studied. A research article entitled "Proteome scale identification, classification and structural analysis of iron-binding proteins in bread wheat" was published in the Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. 20-07-2016 To 20-07-2019 (3 years)
Molecular characterisation of mineral distribution in high grain Fe and Zn wheat-Aegilops-derivatives funded by the European Molecular Biology Organization. Minor 2016 to work in collaboration with BPMP, INRA, Montpellier, France. 05-01-2017 To 04-02-2017 (30 days)
Proteome scale investigation of metalloproteins in staple foods for the enrichment of mineral micronutrients funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India. Major 2018 Dr Shailender Kumar Verma: P.I. and mentor & Dr Ankita Sharma SRF/RA at Central University of Himachal Pradesh [Ref: 3/1/2/97/2018-Nut] Ongoing since 22-11-2018 (6 years, 8 months, 11 days)
Genome-scale identification of unique pathway metalloproteins of scrub typhus intracellular pathogen Orientia tsutsugamushi : An approach towards potential therapeutic targets for translational medicine funded by ICMR, India. Major 2018 Dr Shailender Kumar Verma: P.I. and mentor & Dr Dixit Sharma SRF at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh. [Ref: ISRM/11/(38)/2017] 05-09-2018 To 04-08-2021 (2 years, 10 months, 30 days)
Genetic regulation of metal distribution in cereal crops funded by the Royal Society (London), United Kingdom Major 2017 to work in collaboration with John Innes Centre, United Kingdom. 01-01-2018 To 31-12-2019 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
A comprehensive study of metalloproteome of RNA viruses: an approach towards identification of novel therapeutic targets funded by the ICMR, India. Major 2021 Dr Shailender Kumar Verma: P.I. and mentor & Mrs Himisha Dixit SRF at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh [Ref: BMI/11(77)/2020] Ongoing since 19-04-2021 (4 years, 3 months, 14 days)
Eradicating micronutrient deficiencies: Optimizing essential metal content and availability in seeds of wheat for global health funded by the Royal Society (London), United Kingdom. Minor 2020 to work in collaboration with King's College London. 01-07-2020 To 30-06-2022 (1 years, 11 months, 29 days)
Development of novel approaches to investigate plant metallome using bioinformatics, histological and biochemical techniques—Faculty Research Programme Grant 2022 by IoE, University of Delhi. Minor 2022 A computational pipeline to investigate the metalloproteome is developed and refined. 31-08-2022 To 15-02-2023 (5 months, 15 days)
Development and characterisation of climate-resilient biofortified crops: An approach towards climate-smart agriculture by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India. Major 2023 Ongoing since 03-03-2023 (2 years, 4 months, 30 days)
Wheat metallome analysis and development of mineral micronutrient-related gene-specific molecular markers for biofortification programs by the Ministry of Education (MoE-STARS grant), Government of India. Major 2023 Ongoing since 03-10-2023 (1 years, 9 months, 30 days)
Climatic Changes, Wild Plants and Sustainable Development Goals: A Longitudinal Study in Himachal Pradesh by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Government of India. Major 2024 Ongoing since 23-09-2024 (10 months, 10 days)
Indigenous Approaches to Address Future Challenges in Energy, Soil Productivity, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Human Health by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF-PAIR Grant), Government of India. Major 2025 Ongoing since 12-07-2025 (21 days)
Professional Development Programmes
Programme Title Sponsoring Institution Organizing Institution Role Type of Programme
Nurturing Future Leadership Program Malviya Mission Teacher Training Program, UGC. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore Attendee Other
EMBO practical course on Plant Bioinformatics: Going OMICS at European Bioinformatics Institute, Cambridge, United Kingdom ESF-ENSS funded research networking program European Bioinformatics Institute, Cambridge, United Kingdom Attending Other
The Royal Society Entrepreneurship Course organised by Imperial College Business School at Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom The Royal Society (London) Imperial College Business School Attending Other
The Royal Society Leadership Effectiveness Course organised by Imperial College Business School at Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom The Royal Society (London) Imperial College Business School Attending Other
2nd Refresher Course in Life Sciences & Biotechnology by HRDC, JNU, New Delhi University Grants Commission Human Resource Development Centre, JNU Attending Refresher Program
94th Orientation Program by Academic Staff College, JNU, New Delhi University Grants Commission Jawaharlal Nehru University Attending Orientation Programme
Honors and Awards
Name of the Award Awarding Body Award Category Level Award Date
Young Scientist Award Uttarakhand State Council of Science & Technology Research State/University Level 16-11-2011
Junior Young Scientist Award & Gold Plated Medal Gurukul Kangri Vishvavidyalaya, Haridwar & MANU- International Council for Man & Nature Research State/University Level 13-11-2011
Newton International Fellow The Royal Society (London), United Kingdom Research International 11-10-2017
Talk Poster Presented
Name of the Activity Role Date of Activity
Biofortification of bread wheat for grain iron content by molecular breeding approaches at the MonoGram, United Kingdom 2018. Oral Presentation 24-04-2018
Investigating genetic variability for mineral micronutrients in wheat through interspecific hybridization and QTL mapping of old landraces at the 1st International Wheat Congress, Saskatoon, Canada Poster Presentation 26-07-2019
EMBO Practical Course on Plant Bioinformatics: Going -OMICs at the European Bioinformatics Institute, Cambridge, United Kingdom Poster Presentation 10-06-2012
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