Nanotechnological Applications in Virology

Mahendra Rai is an internationally recognized scholar with extensive contributions to microbial biotechnology and nanobiotechnology research, particularly in the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using fungi and their application as nano‑antimicrobials. His work is highly interdisciplinary, bridging microbiology, biotechnology, and nanoscience, and he is an active member of several scientific societies. He has received multiple national and international distinctions, including the Father T.A. Mathias Award from the All-India Association for Christian Higher Education and the Medini Award from the Government of India. Professor Rai has also held numerous visiting scientist and visiting professor positions across Europe, South America, and Asia, contributing to long‑standing research collaborations in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and the United States. His sustained academic impact is reflected in his inclusion among the global top 2% of scientists in nanoscience and nanotechnology, and recognition as one of India’s leading researchers in biology and biochemistry, including a Biology and Biochemistry India Leader Award from Research.com. Dr Yadav PhD has 10 years of experience in publishing research and review articles in high impact factor journals. She has worked as guest reviewer in prestigious science publications such as Springer, Wiley, Taylor and Frances and has been recognized by Elsevier for her article Silver nanoparticles: as a new generation of antimicrobials which has been cited over 5000 times. She has several book chapters along with a process patent to her credit

• 1. Nanotechnology and its potential role against viruses2. Nanotechnology based innovations to fight against viral infections3. Functionalized metal and metal oxide nanoparticles/nanocomposites against viruses4. Unique advantages of nanomaterials in drug delivery and therapy against viruses5. Engineered nanoparticles for therapeutic applications6. Intranasal delivery of nanoparticles in HIV: A revolution in therapeutics7. Application of Nanomaterials as Nanomasks8. Nanomaterials as Sanitizing AgentsSection II Nanotechnology for Detection and Inhibition of Viral Infections9. Harnessing nanotechnology for visualizing viruses and host-pathogen interactions10. Nanotechnological tools for the inhibition of Ebola, Zika and Herpes Simplex virus11. Nanotechnology: New frontiers in anti HIV therapy12. Nanoparticles based immunoassays for early and rapid detection of HIV and other viral infections13. Nanobiotechnology: The union of Sciences in the fight against virusesSection III Nanotechnology against Novel Coronavirus14. SARS, MERS and COVID-19: Emerging threats to public health15. Origin, evolution and pathogenesis of Corona virus16. Recent advancements in diagnosis, treatment and vaccination for COVID-19Section IV Nanotechnology-based Vaccines17. Nanoformulated vaccines against viral infections: a review18. Development of novel vaccines using nanomaterials against COVID-19Section V Toxicological challenges19. Toxicological considerations of use of nanoparticles in the treatment of viral infections

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