Dr. Sarbesh Das Dangol

Dr. Sarbesh Das Dangol’s primary research focuses on CRISPR-based genome editing in rice, genetic transformation of millets, plant tissue culture, and molecular biology. He also works on potato microtuber development, including the application of nanoparticles to enhance microtuberization, and has secondary research interests in food biotechnology, particularly kefir-based innovations. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Organic Agriculture program and is the Section Editor and former Editor-in-Chief of the monthly newsletter MBUST Insights. His professional experience includes previous roles as a Visiting Lecturer at the Central Department of Biotechnology, Tribhuvan University (July 2021- May 2024) and as a Research Assistant at the Nepal Academy of Science & Technology (NAST) in 2015. He has further strengthened his expertise through research internships at The James Hutton Institute, UK (2017), during his doctoral studies, and at AstraZeneca Pharma India Pvt. Ltd. (2010), gaining early exposure to industrial and pharmaceutical research. Dr. Sarbesh is also representing MBUST at the Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST) in the Committee for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Annual Report, and publication. Similarly, he is also representing MBUST at MoEST in the Committee for discussions related to research commercialization. He also reviewed the draft bills “a) Science, Technology and Innovation Bill, and b) Science, Technology and Innovation Fund Establishment Bill” as an expert at MoEST. He is also representing MBUST at ERASMUS+ training organized by the European Union and the University Grants Commission to facilitate the participation of MBUST staff and students in the programs of the European universities and institutes. He has recently been selected for the 2026 AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy jointly held by UNESCO—The World Academy of Science (TWAS) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).