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Dr. Maitreyi Ranjan

Dr. Maitreyi Ranjan

Sr. Tutor/Lecturer , Dental Sciences

maitreyi.ranjan@sharda.ac.in

About

Dr. Maitreyi Ranjan is a dedicated academician and researcher with over 12 years of experience in Medical Microbiology, including both teaching and diagnostic practice in medical and dental colleges.
Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the School of Dental Sciences, Sharda University, she has over 8 years of experience in this position. Previously, she worked as an Assistant Professor and Microbiologist at Katihar Medical College and Hospital for 3.5 years.
Her expertise encompasses Virology, Serology, Immunology, PCR, ELISA, and Molecular Diagnostics, complemented by significant research achievements, patents, and publications in national and international indexed journals.

Experience
  • 12 years
Qualification
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Microbiology – Research on Helicobacter pylori
  • M.Sc. (Medical Microbiology) – Kasturba Medical College, MAHE, Manipal (Ranked among Top Two)
  • B.Sc. (Botany – Hons.) – University Topper
Award & Recognition

  • Second Prize – Paper on Bacteremia due to Vibrio alginolyticus – A Rare Case Report at the XXVIII Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
  • International Conference Presentations:
    • Paper on recent trends in biotechnology, International Conference, Delhi, India.
    • Paper on bacteriology, 2nd International Conference on Clinical and Applied Microbiology, December 14–15, 2023.

Research

  1. Time to wake up to obstructive sleep apnea – A questionnaire-based survey study. European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, 2020, Vol. 7, Issue 8, pp. 5758–5765.
  2. Management of severely atrophic mandibular ridge using hollow denture and neutral zone technique: A Case Report. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 32(3), ISSN 2651-4451, E-ISSN 2651-446X.
  3. Full mouth rehabilitation involving single-tooth supported overdenture opposing multiple fixed partial denture: A Case Report. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 32(3), ISSN 2651-4451, E-ISSN 2651-446X.
  4. Reviving the esthetic by comprehensive treatment approach for missing maxillary central incisor: A case report. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, 2022, 11(1):178–186, ISSN 2277-4998.
  5. A Novel Technique to Restore a Large Maxillary Defect – A Case Report. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, Vol. 13, Special Issue 6, 2022.
  6. A Novel Technique to Replenish Maxillary Defect with an Obturator – A Case Report. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, Vol. 13, Special Issue 9, 2022.
  7. A Clinical Study to Compare the Hematological Parameters of Patients Utilizing Conventional Complete Dentures and Implant Supported Overdentures: An In Vivo Original Research Study. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, Vol. 13, Special Issue 7, 2022.
  8. Comprehensive Clinical Assessment of Relationship of Oral Hygiene and Peri-Implantitis: An Original Research Study. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, Vol. 13, Special Issue 9, 2022.
  9. Effectiveness of Diode Lasers in the Reduction of Bacteremia Associated with Ultrasonic Scaling – A Clinical and Microbiological Study. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2023. (Corresponding Author)
  10. Advances in CRISPR-Based Technologies for Genome Editing in Microorganisms. IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Disease, April 2024.
  11. Study of Prevalence of Gastritis Caused by H. pylori and Correlation of Urease Test with Serology (ELISA) Test. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, April 2024.
  12. Microbiological Findings of Healthy Osseo-Integrated Dental Implants in Irradiated Patients – A Survey on Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Bioinformation, August 2025, Vol. 21(8).
  13. Artificial Intelligence Tools in Dentistry: A Systematic Review on their Application and Outcome. Cureus, May 2025, 17(5).

Patents

  1. Improving Bone-Implant Integration and Reducing Rejection with a Novel Biocompatible Dental Implant Material
  2. Early Oral Cancer Detection Device
  3. Hybrid Threaded Dental Implant

Research Projects

  1. Detection of IgM–IgG Antibodies in Cerebrospinal Fluid of Mumps Patients
  2. Studies on Mycoplasma and Japanese Encephalitis Virus

Area of Interest

  • Clinical and Diagnostic Microbiology – Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology with experience in culture techniques and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
  • Molecular Microbiology
  • Immunology and Serology
  • Infection Control and Hospital Hygiene
  • Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)