Dr. Ayan Kumar Das
MSC, PHD (Medical Microbiology)
Assistant professor, Department of Microbiology
Reg. Number: DMC-
ayan_das12@yahoo.co.in
About
Dr. Ayan Kumar Das is a dedicated medical academician and researcher with a strong interest in infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, and antimicrobial resistance. He has contributed extensively to scientific literature through original research, case reports, and collaborative multicentric studies published in national and international journals. He has over 800 Citations. His work spans areas such as COVID-19 epidemiology, tuberculosis diagnostics, drug resistance mechanisms, and novel therapeutic strategies. Known for his academic rigor and mentorship, Dr. Das actively engages in teaching, research guidance, and scientific communication, with a commitment to advancing evidence-based medicine and public health.
Area of Interest
- Diagnostic virology
- Tuberculosis research: Presently working on newer TB diagnostic techniques in collaboration between Department of Microbiology and Valitude Prima (an IIT Delhi alumnus initiative.)
- Antimicrobial Resistance: Presently working on drug resistant Enterococci and salmonella typhi
- Alternate Medicine: Presently working on evaluation of effectiveness Unani formulation on Hepatitis B virus and Human papilloma virus infection.
Educational Qualifications
| Degree | Year | Name of College & University | Registration Number | Date of Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Microbiology | 2002 | Bangalore university | ||
| MSC, Medical Microbiology | 2006 | SMIMS, SMU | ||
| PHD, Medical Microbiology | 2020 | HIMSR, New Delhi | ||
| BCME | 2024 | MAMC, New Delhi |
Details of Teaching Experience
| Designation* | Institution | From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | HIMSR, New Delhi | 13-05-2022 | Till Date | |
| Demonstrator | HIMSR, New Delhi | 31-01-2011 | 12-05-2022 | 11 Years 3 Months |
| Assistant Professor | UCMS, Nepal | 13-01-2009 | 30-01-2011 | 2 Years |
| Lecturer | UCMS, Nepal | 14-01-2007 | 12-01-2009 | 2 Years |
Publications(Last Three Year)
- Total Publications: 40
- Singh D, Uddin A, Bajaj K, Chaturvedi A, Garg R, Chandra K, Das A, Kohli S, Jain V. Clinical spectrum and complications of Plasmodium vivax malaria: a retrospective study from Delhi, India. MalariaWorld J. 2025 Sep 15;16:17 doi:10.5281/zenodo.17120057. PMID: 40980424; PMCID: PMC12448373.
- Fatima N, Baig MS, Rizvi AH, Arzoo A, Sharma M, Shahadab M, Arya A, Das AK, Batra VV, Mohanty KK, Alam MA, Ahmad E, Ali S, Selvapandiyan A, Ansari MA. Profiling HIV-1 host protein–protein interaction networks in patient-derived exosome proteins: impact on pathophysiology and innate immune pathways. Virol J. 2025 Jul 28;22(1):259. doi:10.1186/s12985-025-02717-7. PMID: 40722180; PMCID: PMC12302467.
- Chaudhary A, Sartaj A, Sharma N, Chaudhary D, Kumar S, Das AK, et al. Combination of metronidazole and green tea extract-loaded nanoparticles: formulation, optimization, in vitro and ex vivo study for treatment of periodontal disease. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2025 Mar–Apr;29(2):136-146.
- Gahlowt A, Haider M, Shree N, Jairajpuri Z, Das AK, Kumari N. Comparison of performance characteristics of laboratory diagnostic modalities in extrapulmonary tuberculosis. J Clin Sci Res. 2024 Oct–Dec;13(4):269-273.
- Akhter G, Hamid H, Dhawan B, Das AK, Tantray MA, Alam MS, Sharma K. Synthesis and design of new 1,3,4-oxadiazole benzimidazole hybrids as potential antibacterial agents against MRSA by targeting FabI. ChemistrySelect. 2024;9:e202404473.
- Das AK, Islam F, Alvi Y, Dudeja M, Ahmad M, Rahman A, Roy S, Aamir, Ahmed M. SARS-CoV-2 infection and seropositivity among household contacts of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Delhi, India. Prev Med Rep. 2024 Jan;38:102603.
- Sharma D, Haque N, Das A, Lachyan A. Comparison of susceptibility testing methods for determining methicillin and linezolid resistance with mecA and cfr gene prevalence among coagulase-negative staphylococci: a prospective study from South Delhi. Int J Biol Med Res. 2024;15(1):7718-7723.
- Nayeem U, Garg A, Das AK, Shree N, Yasmeen, Sultana Y, Ahmed S, Khan MA. Development and evaluation of a novel chitosan-based 1% clindamycin and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide transferosomal gel for topical acne treatment. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol. 2023 Nov;89:105002.
- Hassan N, Farooq U, Das AK, Sharma K, Mirza MA, Fatima S, Singh O, Ansari MJ, Ali A, Iqbal Z. In silico-guided nanoformulation strategy for circumvention of Candida albicans biofilm for effective therapy of candidal vulvovaginitis. ACS Omega. 2023 Feb 10;8(7):6918-6930.
- Hasan AS, Garg R, Nasimuddin S, Dey S, Das A, Ali SMR, Rai S, Kakru DK. Rising resistance in uropathogens with an indication of nitrofurantoin MIC creep. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2023 Feb–Mar;35(1):54-59. doi:10.55519/JAMC-01-11050. PMID: 36849377.
- Islam F, Alvi Y, Ahmad M, Ahmed F, Rahman A, Singh FHD, Das AK, Dudeja M, Gupta E, Agarwalla R, Alam I, Roy S. Household transmission dynamics of COVID-19 among residents of Delhi, India: a prospective case-ascertained study. IJID Reg. 2023 Jun;7:22-30.
- Singh M, Rehman A, Hassan N, Faheem AA, Das A, Rahman AK, et al. Exploration of a W/O nanoemulsion for antibiofilm activity against cariogenic Enterococcus faecalis. ACS Omega. 2023 Jan;8(3):2871-2879.
Research Work & Projects
- ‘Assessment of the role of Unani formulations in the prevention of COVID-19 infection in high-risk population’
- Assessment of Potential Risk Factors for COVID-19 among Health Care Workers in a Health Care Setting in Delhi, India
- An epidemiological Study to Assess Household Transmission & Associated Risk Factors for COVID-19 Disease amongst Residents of Delhi, India.
- To determine COVID-19 Vaccine efficacy and side effects in healthcare workers in HIMSR & HAHC Hospital
Invited Talks and Lectures
- Invited lecture on ‘Infection control’ at TBI KIET, Ghaziabad, UP on 03.09.2025
- Invited lecture on ‘Medical Ethics’ at DDU Kaushal Kendra, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi on 07.08.2025
- Guest lecture on ‘Human Papilloma Virus: Morphology, pathogenesis & Epidemiology’ at SUMER, Jamia Hamdard on 13.05.2025
Workshops/ CMEs/ Conference Organised
- Organizing member: National CME: Uniting to create leaders to end tuberculosis, 27th March 2018, Jamia Hamdard
- Organizing member CME: Elimination of Hepatitis: A Global Perspective- 17/12/16, Jamia Hamdard
- Organizing member Symposium: Chikungunya and emerging concern-27/09/16, Jamia Hamdard
- Organizing member of ISARCON, Oct 2015, Jamia Hamdard
- Organizing Secretary of National CME and a workshop in “advancement in microbiology: Recent Trends & advances” on Dec. 21st, 2013, supported by ICMR, at Hamdard Convention Centre, Jamia Hamdard.
- Organizing member of Symposium on “Save Lives: Clean your Hand”, on 5th May 2015 at at Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research , Jamia Hamdard
- Organizing member of Symposium on “Dengue: Fight the bite” on oct. 1st, 2013 at HIMSR, Jamia Hamdard and conducted awareness program for neighboring community
- Organizing member of Symposium on Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever, supported by ICMR, on 28th Feb 2011 at at Hamdard Convention Centre, Jamia Hamdard
- Organizing member of Workshop on Basic life skills for saving lives for medical and paramedical personnel, Jan 2012, at Hamdard Archives, Jamia Hamdard
- Organizing member of two days awareness program for youth of Jamia Hamdard & neighboring slums on world aids day, Supported by ICMR. I Wrote and designed a Handbook on awareness & safety measures that was released and distributed among the youth, Dec 2011, 2012 and 2013.
