Research Interests: Genome Editing Technology, Plant Tissue Culture, and Molecular Biology
Dr. Sarbesh Das Dangol is a Principal Investigator and Lead Scientist at the Genomics and Tissue Culture (GATC) Laboratory. His primary research focuses on CRISPR-based genome editing, genetic transformation, plant tissue culture, and molecular biology. He also conducts advanced research on potato microtuber development, including the application of nanoparticles to enhance microtuberization. In addition, he has secondary research interests in food biotechnology, particularly kefir-based innovations.
Dr. Dangol completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Genetic Engineering from Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey, under full sponsorship from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Organic Agriculture Program and is the Editor-in-Chief of the monthly newsletter MBUST Insights.
He has successfully supervised and graduated eight Master’s level students and is currently supervising two doctoral students along with several postgraduate researchers. Additionally, he has mentored fourteen research interns, making significant contributions to research training and academic mentorship.
Dr. Dangol is an active member of the Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB), USA, and strongly advocates for science diplomacy to promote mentorship, leadership, and international collaboration for emerging scientists in Nepal.
His professional experience includes previous roles as an Associate Research Scientist at Nepal Plant Disease and Agro Associates Pvt. Ltd. (NPDA) and as a Research Assistant at the Nepal Academy of Science & Technology (NAST).
He further strengthened his expertise through prestigious research internships at The James Hutton Institute, UK, during his doctoral studies, and at AstraZeneca Pharma India Pvt. Ltd. (2010), gaining early exposure to industrial and pharmaceutical research.
Dr. Dangol has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in the fields of genetic engineering and biotechnology. His contributions have been recognized through several prestigious honors, including: