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About Dr. Indrajeet

Dr. Indrajeet Ghodke

“Dr. Indrajeet Ghodke is a scientist, educator and mentor committed to developing strong scientific thinking among students and guiding them towards successful careers in Life Sciences and research.”

Vision & Mission

Our vision is to nurture the next generation of scientists by building strong fundamentals, scientific curiosity and independent thinking.

At Dr. Indrajeet Biology Academy, the focus is on bridging the gap between classroom learning, competitive examinations and research careers. Students are guided through clear concepts, systematic preparation and individual mentoring so that they are well prepared for national-level examinations, higher studies and research opportunities at premier institutes.

The goal is simple — to help every sincere student understand science deeply, perform confidently and progress towards a meaningful career in research and academia.

Founder

Dr. Indrajeet Biology Academy

Dr. Indrajeet Ghodke is not just an academician — he is a visionary mentor with a mission to transform young minds into future scientists. His journey bridges India’s top research institutions and renowned global laboratories, bringing a rare blend of experience, insight, and purpose to every student he guides

Vision & Mission

Our mission is to bridge the gap between school education and research-level scientific thinking. With a strong foundation in academic excellence and a deep understanding of student psychology, he mentors with empathy, clarity, and strategy — preparing students not just to crack exams, but to lead in science.

Academic Credentials & Achievements

Professional Experience

CSIR-JRF-NET – All India Rank 27
GATE – All India Rank 191
Ph.D. – Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
Postdoctoral Researcher – University of Sussex, UK
Senior Postdoctoral Scientist – I.G.B.M.C., Strasbourg, France
YAMASc – Young Associate of Maharashtra Academy of Sciences

Founder & Director – Dr. Indrajeet Biology Academy
Expert Mentor for Future Scientists – Guiding aspirants for CSIR-JRF-NET, GATE, DBT-BET and other prestigious national-level examinations
15+ Years of International Research & Teaching Excellence – Experience spanning premier institutions in India, France and the United Kingdom
Biochemistry & Protein Purification Consultant – Scientific consultancy for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors

Research Publications

Ghodke, I*., Remisova, M., Furst, A., Kilic, S., Reina-San-Martin, B., Poetsch, A.R., Altmeyer, M., and Soutoglou, E*. (2021). AHNAK controls 53BP1-mediated p53 response by restraining 53BP1 oligomerization and phase separation. Mol Cell 81, 2596-2610 e2597. 10.1016/j.molcel.2021.04.010.

Co-corrosponding authors (Impact factor: 20.747; Citations: 91)

Ghodke, I., and Soutoglou, E. (2019). 53BP1-RIF1: sculpting the DNA repair focus in 3D. Nat Struct Mol Biol 26, 1087-1088. 10.1038/s41594-019-0348-1. (Impact factor: 18.361; Citations: 9)

Ghodke, I., and Muniyappa, K. (2013). Processing of DNA double-stranded breaks and intermediates of recombination and repair by Saccharomyces cerevisiae Mre11 and its stimulation by Rad50, Xrs2, and Sae2 proteins. J Biol Chem 288, 11273-11286. 10.1074/jbc.M112.439315. (Impact factor: 5.486; Citations: 33)

Ghodke, I., and Muniyappa, K. (2016). Genetic and biochemical evidences reveal novel insights into the mechanism underlying Saccharomyces cerevisiae Sae2-mediated abrogation of DNA replication stress. J Biosci 41, 615-641. 10.1007/s12038-016-9642-9. (Impact factor: 2.795; Citations: 7)

Kshirsagar, R., Ghodke, I., and Muniyappa, K. (2017). Saccharomyces cerevisiae Red1 protein exhibits nonhomologous DNA end-joining activity and potentiates Hop1-promoted pairing of double-stranded DNA. J Biol Chem 292, 13853-13866. 10.1074/jbc.M117.796425. (Impact factor: 5.486; Personal creativity index: 1.829; Citations: 7)

Singh, A.K., Ghodke, I., and Chhatpar, H.S. (2009). Pesticide tolerance of Paenibacillus sp. D1 and its chitinase. J Environ Manage 91, 358-362. 10.1016/j.jenvman.2009.09.001. (Impact factor: 8.910; Citations: 51)

Muniyappa, K., Kshirsagar, R., and Ghodke, I. (2014). The HORMA domain: an evolutionarily conserved domain discovered in chromatin-associated proteins, has unanticipated diverse functions. Gene 545, 194-197. 10.1016/j.gene.2014.05.020. (Impact factor: 3.913; Citations: 37)

Mahesh, H.B., Shirke, M.D., Ghodke, I., and Raghavendra, N.R. (2022). Role of Inducible Promoters and Transcription Factors in Conferring Abiotic Stress- Tolerance in Small Millets. In Omics of Climate Resilient Small Millets, R.N. Pudake, A.U. Solanke, A.M. Sevanthi, and P. Rajendrakumar, eds. (Springer Nature Singapore), pp. 69-86. 10.1007/978-981-19-3907-5_4. (Impact factor: 10.7; Citations: 2)