PhD in Bioinformatics
Talk one-to-one with a Bioinformatics PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Bioinformatics is a research degree in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Bioinformatics PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Bioinformatics PhD Mentors
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🏢 Science communicator and educator
Dr. Brijendra Gupta
🏢 Associate Professor
Dr. Ankita Mukund Rayate
🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's K.S.K.W. Arts, Science and Commerce College CIDCO
Dr. Manoj Ramesh Gaware
🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's G. M. D. arts, B. W. Commerce and Science College Sinnar
SUNIDHI BHATT
🏢 Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Navaneet Chaturvedi
🏢 Assistant professor
Akhileshwar Srivastava
🏢 CFTRI
Mirza Ahmed Hammad
🏢 COMSATS UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD
Ian Pranandi
🏢 Atma Jaya Catholic University of IndonesiaShowing 9 of 20 experts
Browse All Bioinformatics Experts →Who Are the Bioinformatics Mentors?
Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
- PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
- University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
- Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.
Research Areas of Our Bioinformatics Mentors
14 of our Bioinformatics mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 468 papers between 2005 and 2026, cited 8,892 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Molecular Docking, Molecular Dynamics and Drug Discovery.
Recurring research themes
- Molecular Docking15 papers · 7 mentors
- Molecular Dynamics7 papers · 3 mentors
- Drug Discovery8 papers · 3 mentors
- Drug Target5 papers · 3 mentors
- Antimicrobial Resistance5 papers · 4 mentors
- Cronobacter Sakazakii6 papers · 2 mentors
Recent publications by our Bioinformatics mentors
- Draft genome sequence of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium SBI_BS16_ABA_BD isolated from broiler chicken in Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Molecular dynamics-driven optimization of triterpenoid, amidinium, and flavonoid inhibitors targeting dengue NS2B-NS3 protease
- Investigating RND efflux pumps in Sphingobium yanoikuyae P4: the role of nonpathogenic bacteria in antibiotic resistance gene spread amid environmental …
- Genome-scale mapping of Serratia marcescens core interactome to probe essential proteins and functional modules
- Draft genome sequence of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium SBI_US10_MRI_BD isolated from broiler chicken in Bangladesh
- Immunoinformatic Prediction of Broadly Reactive T-Cell Epitopes for Universal Cancer Vaccines
- Integrative Transcriptomic Profiling of Human Neural Tissues Reveals Core Molecular Signatures of Neurodegeneration
- Co-expression network analysis and systems-level mapping of hub-bottleneck regulators deciphers the virulence architecture of Helicobacter pylori
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Bioinformatics mentors have published, a PhD in Bioinformatics with their guidance could explore:
- Molecular Docking, especially where it meets drug discovery
- Molecular Dynamics
- Drug Discovery
- Drug Target
These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.
What You Can Discuss With a Bioinformatics PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Bioinformatics fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Bioinformatics PhD programs
- Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
- Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
- Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
- Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
- Careers after a PhD in Bioinformatics: academia, industry and research roles
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Bioinformatics PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Bioinformatics PhD Mentor
Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.
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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Bioinformatics PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Bioinformatics mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
What can I discuss with a Bioinformatics PhD mentor?
Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.
How much does a meeting cost?
You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.