Professor Gobardhan Das
Ph.D, D.Sc, FAScT, FNASc, FASc

Prof. Gobardhan Das is the Director of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal). Prior to assuming this position, Prof. Das was working as a Professor and Chair of Special Centre for Molecular Medicine at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Prof. Das completed his doctorate (Ph.D.) in Immunology - Host pathogen relationship, from the Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh in 1997. He is associated with reputed professional organizations such as Molecular Immunology Forum, and Guha Research Council. Prof. Das also holds editorial positions as associate editor in various prestigious journals.

Prof Das inspirational leadership has the potential to create a ripple effect of positive change in the institute. By fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, personal growth, and adaptability, the institute can experience significant growth and development under his guidance.

Prof. Das also holds honorary positions as Adjunct Professor, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, USA, and Adjunct Professor, Shoochow University, Suzhou, China. Precisely, he served as visiting Professor in many renowned Universities amongst the world. He visited USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Finland, Greece, England with various task.

He has been awarded with various awards and honors, few notable are: Fellow "TATA Innovation fellowship", 2023; Fellow of “Indian Academy of Sciences”, Bangalore (FASC) 2018; Fellow of “The National Academy of Sciences”, Allahabad (FNASc) 2011; Fellow of “West Bengal Academy of Sciences and Technology”, 2014; Fellow of “Welcome Trust-DBT Senior Fellowship”, 2009; Fellow of “Ramalingaswami Fellowship”, 2008; Fellow of “National Research Foundation” Govt. of South Africa, 2013.

Prof. Das served in many important decision-making committees. He has served in various task force in DBT, DST and ICMR.