Nitin Mahendra Chauhan

@du.edu.et

Assistant Professor of Biotechnology
Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia

EDUCATION

2012 Ph. D in Biotechnology, SRTM University, Nanded 431606, India. “Thesis Title: Alcohols as Modulators of Dimorphic Switching in Candida albicans”

2009 Master of Philosophy with First Class Honors in Microbiology, SRTM University, Nanded 431606, India. “Thesis Title: “Role of Ethyl Alcohol in Morphogenetic Signaling in Candida albicans”

2007 Master of Science with Second Class Honors in Microbiology, SRTM University, Nanded 431606, India. “Project entitled: “Biological Control of Bacterial Wilt Caused by Ralstonia solanacerium”

2005 Bachelor of Science with First Class with Distinction Honors in Microbiology, Botany, Computer Science, SRTM University, Nanded 431606, India.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Microbial Pathogenesis, Medical Mycology, Microbial Biofilms, Quorum Sensing, Secondary Metabolites, Mixed Species Biofilms, Sensing and Signalling, Endophytic Fungi, Biomedical Sciences, Plant tissue culture
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Scholar Citations

19

Scholar h-index

30

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Community-Driven Social Impact: A Comprehensive Review of Rajmudra Charitable and Educational Sanstha, Pune Initiatives (2022–2024)
    SS Bhosale, NM Chauhan, AS Bhosale, SN Mehta, MR Rajput, ...
    Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 17 (1), 49-56 , 2026
    2026
  • Morphological and molecular characterization of aflatoxin producing strains of Aspergillus spp. In groundnut from India
    P Sumbhe, B Achyut, M Soni, V Upadhye, NM Chauhan, S Magar, ...
    Cytology and Genetics 59 (4), 397-407 , 2025
    2025
  • Crafting the Perfect Pout: A Review of Natural Ingredients for Lipstick Production
    PB Supekar, KS Gomare, SR Pawar, SS Gavkare, NM Chauhan
    Current Cosmetic Science 4 (1), E26667797366001 , 2025
    2025
  • Earthquake Potential Zones Identification using MCDA, Machine Learning and Geospatial Techniques in Sikkim
    M Towfiq, D Singh, TP Singh, N Chauhan
    MDPI , 2024
    2024
  • Sunflower mapping using machine learning algorithm in Google Earth Engine platform
    A Kumar, D Singh, S Kumar, N Chauhan, S Singh
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 196 (12), 1208 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • De novo transcriptome sequencing of drought tolerance-associated genes in little millet ( Panicum sumatrense L.) (Vol 23, 303, 2023)
    DR Narayanrao, RS Tomar, SM Padhiyar, K Jasminkumar, G Ashish, ...
    FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS 24 (2) , 2024
    2024
  • Correction to: De novo transcriptome sequencing of drought tolerance–associated genes in little millet (Panicum sumatrense L.)
    DR Narayanrao, RS Tomar, K Jasminkumar, G Ashish, NM Chauhan, ...
    Functional & Integrative Genomics 24 (2), 69 , 2024
    2024
  • De novo transcriptome sequencing of drought tolerance–associated genes in little millet ( Panicum sumatrense L.)
    DR Narayanrao, RS Tomar, P Sm, K Jasminkumar, G Ashish, ...
    Functional & Integrative Genomics 23 (4), 303 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 11
  • Determination of knowledge, attitude and practice of voluntary counseling testing on HIV among youths from Tepi Town, Ethiopia
    B Derebew, M Mola, VB Kalyankar, ND Padwal, NM Chauhan, AS Humbe, ...
    PEC innovation 2, 100102 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Assessment of Fluttering Derivatives of Bridge Deck Using CFD Simulation
    N Chauhan, AK Roy, H Yadav
    2023
  • Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Community towards an Onchocerciasis Elimination Program from South West Ethiopia
    VJU Haile Worku, Misganaw Mola, Bizuwork Derebew Alemu, Sebwedin Surur Jemal ...
    Journal of Tropical Medicine 2022 (1417804), 1-11 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 11
  • Assessment of prevalence of Hepatitis B virus and its associated factors among pregnant women from Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
    M Tadesse, G Tafesse, ST Hajare, NM Chauhan
    Journal of Clinical Virology Plus 2 (2), 100069 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 12
  • A Comparative Study of Delhi
    S Kumar, K Devi, M Kumar, S Bhadwal, N Chauhan, NK Verma
    Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems for Policy Decision … , 2022
    2022
  • Cross-Sectional Study on Assessment of Frequency of Intestinal Helminth Infections and Its Related Risk Factors among School Children from Adola Town, Ethiopia
    EA Husen, G Tafesse, ST Hajare, NM Chauhan, RJ Sharma, VJ Upadhye
    Biomed Research International 2022 (5908938), 1-12 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 16
  • Assessment of prevalence of Giardia lamblia infection and its associated factors among government elementary school children from Sidama zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
    FE Sunil Tulshiram Hajare, Yeinewub Chekol, Nitin Mahendra Chauhan
    PLOS ONE 17 (3), e0264812 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 95
  • Prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides infections among elementary school children and associated risk factors from Southern Ethiopia
    FE Sunil Tulshiram Hajare, Tizazu Mulu, Vijay J Upadhye, Nitin Mahendra Chauhan
    Journal of Parasitic Diseases 2022, 1-10 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 16
  • Structural Equation Modeling for Magnitude, Association and Predictors of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Hepatitis B among Tepi Community, Ethiopia
    ST Hajare, SS Jemal, BD Alemu, NM Aseffa, MM Genet, NM Chauhan
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Satellite-based crop typing at cadastral level using traditional and machine learning methods
    D Singh, P Kumar, S Partibha, N Chauhan, P Attri, S Singh
    Agricultural Mechanization in Asia 53 (04) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Research Article Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Community towards an Onchocerciasis Elimination Program from South West Ethiopia
    H Worku, M Mola, BD Alemu, SS Jemal, A Ayiza, S Getachew, ...
    2022
  • Research Article Cross-Sectional Study on Assessment of Frequency of Intestinal Helminth Infections and Its Related Risk Factors among School Children from Adola Town, Ethiopia
    EA Husen, G Tafesse, ST Hajare, NM Chauhan, RJ Sharma, VJ Upadhye
    2022

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Impact of climate change on crop productivity in Western Ghats, coastal and northeastern regions of India
    SN Kumar, PK Aggarwal, S Rani, S Jain, R Saxena, N Chauhan
    Current Science, 332-341 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 250
  • Terpenoids of plant origin inhibit morphogenesis, adhesion, and biofilm formation by Candida albicans
    JS Raut, RB Shinde, NM Chauhan, S Mohan Karuppayil
    Biofouling 29 (1), 87-96 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 219
  • An assessment of regional vulnerability of rice to climate change in India
    NK Soora, PK Aggarwal, R Saxena, S Rani, S Jain, N Chauhan
    Climatic change 118 (3), 683-699 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 190
  • Assessment of prevalence of preeclampsia from Dilla region of Ethiopia
    PK Vata, NM Chauhan, A Nallathambi, F Hussein
    BMC research notes 8 (1), 816 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 119
  • Fungal infection and aflatoxin contamination in maize collected from Gedeo zone, Ethiopia
    NM Chauhan, AP Washe, T Minota
    SpringerPlus 5 (1), 753 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 117
  • Prevalence of Intestinal Parasite Infections and Their Associated Factors among Food Handlers Working in Selected Catering Establishments from Bule Hora, Ethiopia
    FE Sunil Tulshiram Hajare, Robe Kuti Gobena, Nitin Mahendra Chauhan
    Biomed Research International 2021 (6669742), 15 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 108
  • Assessment of prevalence of Giardia lamblia infection and its associated factors among government elementary school children from Sidama zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
    FE Sunil Tulshiram Hajare, Yeinewub Chekol, Nitin Mahendra Chauhan
    PLOS ONE 17 (3), e0264812 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 95
  • Sensitization of Candida albicans biofilms to various antifungal drugs by cyclosporine A
    RB Shinde, NM Chauhan, JS Raut, SM Karuppayil
    Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials 11 (1), 27 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 72
  • Effect of Growth Regulators on In Vitro Micropropagation of Potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) Gudiene and Belete Varieties from Ethiopia
    ST Hajare, NM Chauhan, G Kassa
    The Scientific World Journal 2021 (1), 5928769 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 67
  • A morphogenetic regulatory role for ethyl alcohol in Candida albicans
    NM Chauhan, JS Raut, SM Karuppayil
    Mycoses 54 (6), e697-e703 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 62
  • Chloroquine sensitizes biofilms of Candida albicans to antifungal azoles
    RB Shinde, JS Raut, NM Chauhan, SM Karuppayil
    Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases 17, 395-400 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 60
  • Phenylpropanoids of plant origin as inhibitors of biofilm formation by Candida albicans
    JS Raut, RB Shinde, NM Chauhan, SM Karuppayil
    Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 24 (9), 1216-1225 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 59
  • Endophytic fungal diversity isolated from different agro-ecosystem of Enset ( Ensete ventericosum) in Gedeo zone, SNNPRS, Ethiopia
    NM Chauhan, AD Gutama, A Aysa
    BMC microbiology 19 (1), 172 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 50
  • Inhibition of planktonic and biofilm growth of Candida albicans reveals novel antifungal activity of caffeine
    JS Raut, NM Chauhan, RB Shinde, SM Karuppayil
    J. Med. Plants Res 7 (13), 777-782 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 43
  • Effect of alcohols on filamentation, growth, viability and biofilm development in Candida albicans
    NM Chauhan, RB Shinde, SM Karuppayil
    Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 44 (4), 1315-1320 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 38
  • Assessment of Prevalence of Malnutrition and Its Associated Factors among AIDS Patients from Asella, Oromia, Ethiopia
    GT Teferi Teklu, Nitin Mahendra Chauhan, Firaol Lemessa
    Biomed Research International, 11 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 28
  • Vulnerability of Indian mustard ( Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj. Cosson) to climate variability and future adaptation strategies
    S Naresh Kumar, PK Aggarwal, K Uttam, J Surabhi, DNS Rani, ...
    Mitigation and adaptation strategies for global change 21 (3), 403-420 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 24
  • Antifungal activity of various medicinal plants against late blight of potato from Ethiopia
    M Abayhne, N Chauhan
    Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 12 (5), 1-9 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 23
  • Bioethanol Production from Stalk Residues of Chiquere and Gebabe Varieties of Sweet Sorghum
    AAM Nitin Mahendra Chauhan , Sunil Tulshiram Hajare , Buzuayehu Mamo
    International Journal of Microbiology 2021, 1-16 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 21
  • Acetaldehyde inhibits the yeast-to-hypha conversion and biofilm formation in Candida albicans
    NM Chauhan, JS Raut, SM Karuppayil
    Mycoscience 52 (5), 356-360 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 19