Nanotechnology in Modern Animal Biotechnology

Dr. Pawan Kumar Maurya is a biochemist and Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the Central University of Haryana, where he also serves as Dean of Academic Affairs. He earned his MSc and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Allahabad. His research spans oxidative stress, aging, nanomedicine, and clinical biochemistry. He has completed postdoctoral training at several institutions in Asia and Brazil. Dr. Maurya has been honored with national and international awards for his work. He is active in professional societies including the Association of Gerontology India, the Society of Neurochemistry India, and Indian Biochemists’ and Microbiologists’ associations. His scholarly output includes books, book chapters, and numerous research articles. He contributes to technical and organizing committees for national and international conferences. A dedicated educator, he specializes in biochemical diagnostics, nanomedicine, and clinical biochemistry, with a track record of editorial work with major publishers. Dr. Sanjay K. Singh, is presently working as In-charge and Senior Scientist, Biodiversity and Palaeobiology group (Fungi), MACS’ Agharkar Research Institute, Pune (Autonomous Institute under DST, Govt. of India). He did his Ph.D. in Botany (Mycology) in1996 from Gorakhpur Univ. He is a fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society, and Society of Applied Biotechnology (SAB), India. He visited Montana State University, USA where he worked with renowned, Prof. Gary Strobel and received specialized training on biology of fungal endophytes and applications of their bioactive metabolites. With vast experience in the field of biodiversity, systematics, taxonomy, multigene sequencing and phylogeny, conservation and biotechnological applications of fungi, Dr. Singh has made note-worthy contributions. Published > 100 research and review articles in journals of repute and 14 book chapters. Besides he has been a reviewers and editorial board members of several prestigious journals.

• 1. Preface2. Introduction3. Nanoparticle mediated oxidative stress monitoring4. Biosensors and Their role in Animal Biotechnology5. Nano manipulation6. Example of Nano biotechnology Application to Animal Biotechnology7. Ethical issues related to use of nanomaterials in Animal Biotechnology8. Translational significance of Nanotechnology in Animal Biotechnology9. Future prospects and challenges10. Bibliography11. Glossary