Nitin Mantri

Professor Nitin Mantri is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Science, holding the rank of Professor. He leads The Pangenomics Lab and manages the Master of Biotechnology program. His primary research focuses on plant functional genomics, traditional medicine, and functional foods, with over 110 peer-reviewed articles and $12 million in research funding. He collaborates with industries like GRDC, Horticulture Australia, and MGC Pharmaceuticals.

Research interests span crop genetics, medicinal plants, and nanotechnology applications. Notable achievements include developing microbial detection kits for Skybury Coffee and establishing the 'International Library of Cannabinoids.' Awards include RMIT Dean’s Research Excellence Awards (2013, 2019) and the Teaching Achievement Award (2016).

• Key Projects:
  • Microbial profiling of hot springs for wellness industries
  • Development of cannabis databases for clinical use
  • Rapid detection assays for agricultural pathogens
• Awards & Roles:
  • 2021 Chair of International Conference on Traditional Medicine
  • Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Western Australia
  • Recipient of multiple RMIT excellence awards

His recent articles emphasize nanoparticle-based food packaging, cannabinoid drug delivery, and plant stress genomics. He actively supervises research on topics like antimicrobial compounds and CRISPR-based gene editing in pomegranates.