Sr. No

Title of Project

Proposal No. (IEC No.)

Name of Principle

Investigator

Amount of Grant

Received

Name of Funding Agency

Collaboration with other

institute (if any)

Status of Project (Ongoing/ Completed)

Publication (YES/NO)

01

Development of paired neck chamber device for assessment of Baroreflex sensitivity

AIIMS-NAG/IEC/2019/0001

Dr. Prathamesh Kamble

25,00,000/-

Extramural DBT

under BDTD program

IIT Jodhpur

Completed

02

To study the effect of cognitive training task on attention, prefrontal cortical activity, heart rate variability and serum cortisol in adult patients (18-55 years) with depression: single blinded randomized control trial

IEC/Pharmac/2021/329

Dr Ashlesh Patil

80,000/-

Intramural funded project

NIL

Ongoing

03

Evaluation of Cardiac Autonomic functions in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism

AIIMS/NGP/Research cell/IM/2021-22/17

Dr. Prathamesh Kamble

.50,000/-

Intramural funded project

NIL

Completed

Sr. No

Title of Project

Proposal No.

(IEC No.)

Name of Principle

Investigator

Amount of Grant

Received

Name of Funding

Agency

Collaboration with other

institute (if any)

Status of Project (Ongoing/ Completed)

Publication (YES/NO) 

01

Development and validation of Prediction equations for respiratory oscillation technique in a health Indian population – A multicentric cross-sectional study.

Protocol number: 2024-002

IIRPIG-2023-0001180

Dr. Smita Sorte

Dr. Mrunal Phatak,

Dr. Vinu Vij,

Dr. Jyotsna Gumashta

Dr. Sujiv Dr. Sachin

Rs.3.09 Crore

ICMR Intermediate Research Grant

(2-8 cr)

AIIMS Raipur

AIIMS Bibinagar

AIIMs Jodhpur

AIIMS Rishikesh

JIPMER

NEGRIMS

Ongoing

02

Development and Clinical validation of IoT based, AI enabled, handheld SMART Spirometer device.

IEC/Pharmac/2023/611

Dr. Prathamesh Kamble.

23,00,000/-

Extramural  (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) MeitY Project

IIT Kharagpur

Completed

03

Development of EEG based imagined speech recognition system for augmentation of patient care communication

IEC/Pharmac/2023/610

Dr. Prathamesh Kamble

36,00,000/-

Extramural (SERB)

VNIT Nagpur

Ongoing

04

Effect of mindfulness meditation and Sudarshan kriya on stress and cognitive performance of Adolescents

Protocol number: 2023-STS-116

Principal Investigator:  Pratik Nayak

Guide: Dr Mrunal Phatak

50,000/-

ICMR -STS 2023 funded project

NIL

Completed

05

To evaluate clinical potential of Forced Oscillation Technique in detection of the early changes in respiratory mechanics of smokers and its correlation with computerized spirometry.

Protocol number: 2023-STS-115

Principal Investigator:  Mr. Atul Kumar Sharma

Guide: Dr Smita Sorte

50,000/-

ICMR -STS 2023 funded project

NIL

Completed

Sr. No

Title of Project

Proposal No.

(IEC No.)

Name of

Principle

Investigator

Amount of

Grant

Received

Name of

Funding

Agency

Collaboration

with other

institute

(if any)

Status of Project (Ongoing/ Completed)

Publication (YES/NO)

1

Development of deep learning-based brain-computer interface system for recognition of covert speech for augmentation of patient care community using hybrid EEG-fNIRS signals

Protocol number:

2024-010

Dr Prathamesh Kamble,

Dr Mrunal Phatak

50,00,000/-

ICMR DHR Young

Faculty Ph. D

program

IIT Kharagpur

Ongoing

Sr. No

Title of Project

Proposal No. (IEC No.)

Name of Principle

Investigator

Amount of Grant

Received

Name of Funding

Agency

Collaboration with other institute (if any)

Status of Project (Ongoing/ Completed)

Publication (YES/NO)

1

FOT a novel noninvasive tool for early detection of small airways dysfunction in Sickle Cell Disease

IEC/Pharmac/2025/1750

Dated 16.12.2025

Dr Shilpa SGupta,

Dr Mrunal Phatak,

Dr Rajashree Khot,

Dr Richa juneja,

Dr Dnynaesh Kamble

ICMR

NIL

Ongoing

2

Comparison of Forced Oscillation Technique Parameters in Sickle Cell Patients Versus HealthyControls in Central India: Correlation with Spirometry, Body Plethysmography, and Diffusing Capacity

IEC/Pharmac/2025/1778

Date-27/12/2025

Dr. Sachin Rathod ,

Dr. Smita Sorte

93,750/-

AIIMS Nagpur

NIL

Ongoing

Sr. No

Title of Project

Proposal No. (IEC No.)

Name of Principle Investigator

Collaborationwith other institute (if any)

Status of Project (Ongoing/ Completed)

Publication (YES/NO)

01

Impact of shift work, health literacy and chronotype on domains of lifestyle

IEC/Pharmac/2022/378

Dr. Mrunal Phatak

Dr Prathamesh Kamble

Nil

Completed

02

Effect of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator with and without Surgical Mask on Cardio-respiratory parameters in Health Care Workers: An Observational Comparative study

Protocol number:

2020-021

Dr Jyotsna Gumashta

Dr Smita Sorte

Nil

Completed

03

Effect of Obstructive sleep apnea in heart rate variability in cardiovascular disease patients – A case control study

Dr Jyotsna Gumashta

Nil

Completed

04

Utility of Microsoft OneNote application for teaching respiratory physiology in online mode during COVID- 19 pandemic: Course evaluation by first-year medical students using Students Evaluation of Education Quality (SEEQ)

AIIMS Nagpur IEC/Pharmac/2021/272

Dr Vinu Vij

Dr Jyotsna Gumashta

Dr Smita Sorte

Nil

Completed

05

Developing machine learning inspired algorithms to extract EEG features in schizophrenic disorders

Protocol number:

2021-020

Dr Ashlesh Patil

Nil

Completed

06

Design and Development of Multi-Purpose Wristband for Geofencing and health monitoring of COVID-19 suspects

Dr. Prathamesh Kamble

Nil

Completed

07

Development of a mobile phone based, Artificial intelligence powered, point of care device for diagnosis and risk stratification of common respiratory illnesses deployable to auxiliary medical professionals and patients for home-based care

Dr. Prathamesh Kamble

Nil

Completed

08

Development and evaluation of 'Ushma Watch' an loT based, affordable, wearable physiological monitoring wristband and a mobile application for carly detection and alert system for heat related illnesses in outdoor workers.

Dr. Prathamesh Kamble

Nil

Completed

09

A Comparative study between synchronous online video lecture verses traditional Classroom (Face to Face) lectures: Students Perspective

IEC/Pharmac/86/2020

Dr. Smita R Sorte

Nil

Completed

10

To Evaluate the impact of concept mapping and conventional teaching on meaningful learning in physiology students "

No: IEC/Pharmac/42/20

Dr. Smita R Sorte

Nil

Completed

11

A comparative study between traditional chalk board verses interactive pen digitizer in teaching physiology: Students perspective

No: IEC/Pharmac/79/20

Dr. Smita R Sorte

Nil

Completed

12

Association of chronotype & lifestyle changes: A cross sectional study on nurses working in rotating shifts

No; 2022-STS-053

Ms. Riddhi Vats

Guide: Dr. Mrunal Phatak

Nil

Completed

13

Medical students’ perceptions and needs of artificial intelligence education in the Indian undergraduate medical curriculum: a cross-sectional study

Protocol number:

2023-058

Dr. Ashlesh Patil.

NIL

Completed

14

Study of transcriptional profiling in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders using bioinformatic approach.

Protocol number:

2023-058

Dr. Ashlesh Patil.

NIL

Ongoing

15

Bronchodilator Response for evaluating airway function in Pediatric Asthma using FOT Impedance Parameters

Protocol number: 2024-057

Dr. Sachin Rathod

Dr. Smita Sorte

Nil

Ongoing

16

Protocol title: Social jetlag and Quality of Life in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Protocol number: 2024-078

Mr. Atul Kumar Sharma

Dr. Smita Sorte

Dr. Sachin Rathod

Nil

Ongoing

17

Protocol title: Evaluation of Phase Angle (PhA) and correlation of its value with nutritional status in patients with Breast cancer at a tertiary health care centre

Protocol number: 2024-127

Ms Kratika Mulchandani

Dr. Sachin Rathod

Dr. Smita Sorte

Nil

Completed

18

Protocol Title: Assessment of awareness, perception and practical challenges of integrating Yoga practice into daily life

Protocol number: 2024 - 133

Dr. Sachin Rathod

Dr. Smita Sorte

Nil

Ongoing

19

Protocol title: The role of yoga in managing PCOS: A 12-week analysis of allostatic load, stress, body composition and heart rate variability

Protocol number: 2024-134

Dr. Sachin Rathod

Dr. Smita Sorte

Nil

Completed

20

Neurophysiological Correlates of Vipassana meditation during stress and emotion-inducing tasks:A Comparitive analysis of mediators and non-mediators using EEG, HRV and GSR

Dr Mrunal Phatak

Nil

Ongoing

21

“To explore the potential effect of Kapalbhati on Body Composition, Blood sugar Levels, and Lipid Profile in Diabetic Patients”

Dr. Sachin B Rathod

Nil

Submitted to IRC

22

Modelling Prefrontal cortical activity in depression

Dr Ashlesh Patil

Nil

Ongoing

23

Evaluation of Bronchodilator Response in Adult Asthmatic Patients: A Comparative Analysis ofscillation Technique and spirometry"

Mr. Omm Mujumdar

Dr. Smita Sorte

Nil

Ongoing

24

"Phase Angle and Cellular Health: Redefining Obesity Assessment Through a Cross-Sectional Comparative Analysis"

Mr. Atul Sharma

Dr. Smita Sorte

Nil

IEC submitted STS2024-3Y-03637

Research cell approved

25

Assessment of whole-body phase angle in cancer patients using bioelectrical impedance analysis

Ms Kratika Mulchandani

Dr. Sachin B Rathod

Nil

26

Development of Deep Learning-Based Brain-Computer Interface System for Recognition of Emotions Using Hybrid EEG-fNIRS Signals

Dr Prathamesh Kamble

Nil

Ongoing

MSc. Thesis

Sr No.

Publications

01

Sharda Sangale, Mrunal Phatak. Nerve Conduction Studies in Asymptomatic HIV Positive Persons. Paripex - Indian J Res. 2022;11(03):7-10.

02

Mrunal Phatak, Akkilagunta Sujiv, Prathamesh Kamble, Ashlesh Patil, Pradeep Deshmukh. Impact of Lockdown on Physical Activity, Sleep and Eating Habits in Central India. Indian Journal of Physiology and Allied Sciences. 2022;74(1).

03

Vinu Vij, Pallavi Chitnis, Sadhana Mendhurwar. Summative program evaluation of a Student-Led Seminar Series in the subject of physiology: an outcome-based study. Korean J Med Educ. 2022 Mar;34(1):41–8.

04

Swayam Swaroop Misra, Ashok Kumar Ahirwar, Apurva Sakarde, Kirti Kaim, Pradeep Ahirwar, Mohd Jahid, Smita R Sorte, et al. COVID-19 infection in pregnancy: a review of existing knowledge. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2022 Feb

05

Smita R Sorte. Pen Digitizer in Medical Education. International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology. 2022;11(1):32–7

06

Sharda Sangale and Mrunal Phatak. 2023. Auditory reaction time and visual reaction time in asymptomatic HIV. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 15(6); 719-724.

07

Barkha Jain, Raghvendra Gumashta, Jyotsna Gumashta, Rohan Garg, and Vinu Vij. 2023. The Association Between Body Mass Index and Parental History of Hypertension Among Young Indian Adults. Cureus 15(6): e40670.

08

Girjesh Gupta, Rajendra Mahor, Neeraj Pawar, Raghvendra Gumashta, Jyotsna Gumashta. 2023. Program management challenges of clinical studies: A qualitative critical assessment. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 12(4): p 625-631

09

Vinu AK Vij. 2024. Implementing a Settings-based Approach for Health Promotion - A Government Initiative in India. Indian J Community Med. 49(2):450-451.

10

Gayatri Muthiyan, Payal Kasat, Vinu Vij, et al., 2023. Effectiveness of an Innovative Card Game as a Supplement for Teaching Factual Content to Medical Students: A Mixed Method Study. Cureus. 15(10): e47768

11

Vinu Vij. 2023. Book chapter titled 'Journey from Andragogy to Heutagogy: Conceptualizing SDL' in the book Demystifying Self-Directed Learning for Health Professions Educators: From Theory to Practice, KBI Publishers, First Edition, 2023; ISBN: 978-81-966711-12.

12

Payal Kasat, Vishwajit Deshmukh, Gayatri Muthiyan, Gugapriya T. S, Bharat Sontakke, Smita R Sorte, and Aditya M Tarnekar. 2023. The Role of the Flipped Classroom Method in Short-Term and Long-Term Retention Among Undergraduate Medical Students of Anatomy. Cureus. 15(9): e45021.

13

Anup Kumar D Dhanvijay, Mohammed Jaffer Pinjar, Nitin Dhokane, Smita R Sorte, et al., 2023. Performance of Large Language Models (ChatGPT, Bing Search, and Google Bard) in Solving Case Vignettes in Physiology. Cureus. 15(8): e42972

14

Ashlesh Patil et al., GBD 2021 Demographics Collaborators. Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950-2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 403(10440):1989-2056.

15

Vishwajit Deshmukh, Bharat Sontakke, Kirubhanand C, Gayatri Muthiyan, Ashlesh Patil, et al., 2023. The Enigma of the Sexual Brain: A Comprehensive Review of Neurobiological Perspectives. Austin J Psychiatry Behav Sci. 2023; 9(2): 1093

16

Hardy Daniel and Ashlesh Patil. 2023. Sperm Competition: Piggybacking Hypothesis. In: Shackelford, T.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sexual Psychology and Behavior. Springer, Cham

17

Ashlesh Patil, Hardy Daniel, Vishwajit Deshmukh. (2023). Testosterone: Male Reproductive Health. In: Shackelford, T.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sexual Psychology and Behavior. Springer, Cham

18

Hardy Daniel and Ashlesh Patil. 2023. Lactational Amenorrhea. In: Shackelford, T.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sexual Psychology and Behavior. Springer, Cham

19

Ashlesh Patil, and Vishwajit Deshmukh. 2023. Breast Cancer: Estradiol-Progesterone Balance Paradigm. In: Shackelford, T.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sexual Psychology and Behavior. Springer, Cham.

20

Deshmukh V, Sontakke B, Kirubanand C, Muthiyan G, Patil A. The Enigma of the sexual brain: A comprehensive review of Neurobiological perspectives. 2023. 9: (2); 1093

21

Sorte SR, Sande S, Rathod SB, Vij VA, Gumashta Jyotsna, Muthiyan G, Patil A. Concept mapping a potential pedagogical strategy to foster meaningful learning in physiology students. J of Educational and health Promotion; 2024. 13(2): 1-7

22

Vij VA. Implementing a settings-based approach for health promotion-A government initiative in India. Indian Journal of Community Medicine. 2024. 49(2): 450-1

23

Yadav B, Saxena R, Dhiman R, Kochhar KP, Patil A, Sharma P, Sihota R, Tandon R, Effect of Brinzolamide on visual function and waveform in patients of infantile nystagmus syndrome A randomized control trial, Indian J. Opthalmol.2024.72(7): 976-982

24

Sharma AK, Jain K, Mulchandani K, Sorte SR*, Rathod SB, Vij V, Gumashta J, "Navigating the Challenges: Exploring the Association between COVID-19 Lockdowns and Eating Behavior in University Students: A Systematic Review and Investigation of Factors Impacting ED Levels"  Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2024 Aug 14. Doi: 10.1515/hmbci-2023-0049.Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39138656. (PubMed) Impact Factor - 1.1Accepted on 10th July 2024 Published on 14th Aug 2024

25

 Sorte S R, Rawekar A, Rathod S B (August 06, 2024) Understanding AI in Healthcare: Perspectives of Future Healthcare Professionals. Cureus 16(8): e66285. DOI 10.7759/cureus.66285.2024. 16 (8)

26

Sorte S R, Rathod SB, Chatur DK, Dhanvijay AK. Promoting Pedagogical Resilience: Unveiling the Efficacy of Synchronous Online Lectures compared to traditional from the Vantage Point of Students amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. 2024 Cureus 16(9): e68391.DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68391

27

Gandhi NS, Sorte SR*, Chatur DK, Rathod SB. Anthropometric Predictors of Heart Rate Variability in Overweight Individuals: A Comparative Study.  Cureus 16(9):DOI: 10.7759/cureus e69434

28

Sorte SR, Rawekar A, Rathod SB. Future-Ready Medicine: Assessing the Need for A.I. Education in Indian undergraduate medical curriculum: A mixed method Survey of Student Perspectives. Journal of Education and Health Promotion

29

Kamble P, Agrawal A, Hedaoo A, Phatak MS. Impact of shift work & job category on lifestyle factors & readiness to change among hospital workers: A case control study. Cureus 16(10): e 72516, DOI: 10.7759

30

Car J, Ong QC, Erlikh Fox T, Leightley D, Kemp SJ, Švab I, Mrunal Phatak, et al. The Digital Health Competencies in Medical Education Framework: An International Consensus Statement Based on a Delphi Study. JAMA Netw Open [Internet]. 2025 Jan 31 [cited 2025 Aug 20];8(1):e2453131–e2453131.

31

K Sharma, Smita R Sorte, Sachin B Rathod, Mrunal Phatak. Early Respiratory Mechanics Alterations in Smokers: Correlative Analysis of the Forced Oscillation Technique and Computerized Spirometry. Cureus. 2024 Dec;16(12):e76677.

32

Vinni S Fengade, Hira Swati, Manoj Chandak, Rekha Rattan, Anish Singhal, Prathamesh Kamble, Mrunal Phatak, Nitin John. Development of Enhanced Machine Learning Models for Predicting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Using Heart Rate Variability: A Retrospective Study. Cureus. 2025 Mar;17(3):e80933.

33

Priyal M. Talmale and Mrunal Phatak. (2025). Effect Of 12 weeks of Intensive Lifestyle Intervention on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Complications. In International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) (Vol. 13, Number 01, pp. 808–815).

34

Varun Malhotra, Jyotsna Gumashta, O L Bhagat, M J Dhakar, M Sofia, M H Patel. Comparative Effects of Kapalbhati and Slow Deep Breathing on Heart Rate Variability: Mechanistic Insights into Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Dominance. Mymensingh Med J MMJ. 2025 Jan;34(1):256–64.

35

Neeraj Pawar, Raghvendra Gumashta, Girjesh Gupta, Rajendra Mahore, Jyotsna Gumashta. Domain-specific need assessment for hospital disaster preparedness: A systematic review and critical interpretative synthesis. Int J Disaster Risk Reduct. 2024 May 1;106:104437.

36

Atul Kumar Sharma, Kapilaanjan Jain, Kratika Mulchandani, Smita R Sorte, Sachin B Rathod, Vinu Vij, Jyotsna Gumashta. Navigating the challenges: exploring the association between COVID-19 lockdowns and eating behavior in university students: a systematic review and investigation of factors impacting ed levels. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2024 Sept 1;45(3):85–98.

37

Nisha Surana Gandhi, Smita R Sorte, Dipali K Chatur, Sachin B Rathod. Anthropometric Predictors of Heart Rate Variability in Overweight Individuals: A Comparative Study. Cureus. 2024 Sept;16(9):e69434.

38

Smita R Sorte, Sachin B Rathod, Dipali K Chatur, Anup Kumar D Dhanvijay. Promoting Pedagogical Resilience: Unveiling the Efficacy of Synchronous Online Lectures Compared to Traditional Methods from the Students’ Vantage Point Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Cureus. 2024 Sept;16(9):e68391.

39

Smita R Sorte, Alka Rawekar, Sachin B Rathod. Understanding AI in Healthcare: Perspectives of Future Healthcare Professionals. Cureus. 16(8):e66285.

40

Ashlesh Patil, Kanwal P Kochhar. Comparative Analysis of Motor Preparation Using Bereitschaftspotential with Two Methods of Wrist Extension. Cureus. 2025 Feb;17(2):e79458.

41

Bhupendra Yadav, Rohit Saxena, Ashlesh Patil, et al. Effect of topical brinzolamide on visual function and waveform in patients of infantile nystagmus syndrome: A randomized control trial. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2024 July;72(7):976–82.

42

Ashlesh Patil, and Hardy Daniel. In: Encyclopedia of Sexual Psychology and Behavior [Internet]. Springer, Cham; 2024 [cited 2025 Aug 14]. p. 1–12. Available from: https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-3-031-08956-5_64-1

43

Vij V, Deshmukh K, Vijayageetha M, Goyal C, Gumashta J, Gandhi AP. Effect of predominantly plant-based diets on visceral fat: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2025 Apr;38(2):e70055. doi:10.1111/jhn.70055. PMID: 40231595.).

44

Gupta L, Gumashta R, Mahor R, Gupta G, Ojha MN, Gumashta J.
Outcome Comparability and SWOC (Strength-Weakness-Opportunity-Challenges) Analysis of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 1 to 5 for Demographic, Maternal and Child Health, and Behavioral Determinants.
Cureus. 2025 Jun 12;17(6)

45

Vij V, Gumashta J, Sorte SR, Muthiyan G. Perceived effectiveness and student satisfaction with Microsoft OneNote for teaching respiratory physiology during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study using the Students' Evaluation of Educational Quality questionnaire. Cureus. 2025 May 28;17(5):e85006. doi:10.7759/cureus.85006. PMID: 40585725; PMCID: PMC12205221

46

Sorte SR, Rawekar A, Rathod SB. Future-Ready Medicine: Assessing the Need for A.I. Education in Indian undergraduate medical curriculum: A mixed method Survey of Student Perspectives.  J Educ Health Promot. 2025;14:215. Accepted on 2024 Sep 19

47

Mishra PD, Maske SS, Kamble PH. Medical teacher’s perspective towards online educational method during COVID 19 pandemic. J Med Scad. 2025;8(1):20–6

48

Sahasrabuddhe A, Gade S, Kamble P, Badwaik T, Chandankhede M.
Implementing and Evaluating an Integrated Self-Directed Learning Method for 1st Phase Medical graduate Students: A Novel Interdisciplinary Approach in Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry. J Educ Health Promot. 2025. Accepted for publication.

49

Sorathiya P, Desai KA, Kamble P, Dube S, Sahasrabuddhe A, Chindhalore CA, Phatak M, Umredkar A. Comparison of the Effects of Left, Right, and Bilateral Carotid Baroreceptor Stimulation on Autonomic and Hemodynamic Responses Using an Indigenously Developed Paired Neck Chamber Device. Cureus. 2025;17(4):e82470