Designation: Professor & Head
Specialization: Lectin Biochemistry
Contact: 09862589128
Email: sunil_senjam [AT] rediffmail.com
MSc: NEHU, Shillong
PhD: Manipur University (Purification and characterization of lectin from Quercus ilex L.)
Post Doc (DBT Oversea associateship Aug, 2014 to Jan 2015): At Chinese University of Hong Kong (under Professor Tzi Bun Ng; School of Biomedical Sciences, CUHK) on Lectin Biochemistry.
Prof. Senjam Sunil Singh is Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry, Manipur University. He completed his MSc in Biochemistry from North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, and obtained his PhD from Manipur University. After serving for ten years at DM College, he joined Manipur University in 2007.He was awarded the DBT Overseas Associateship in 2014, through which he undertook post-doctoral research training at the renowned laboratory of Prof. Tzi Bun Ng, Chinese University of Hong Kong.Dr. Singh is a regular contributor of research articles in his field and serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals. His current research focuses on protein biochemistry, particularly the purification and biochemical characterization of plant lectins. His broader research interests include lectin biochemistry, enzyme biotechnology, and immunology.He is also deeply committed to teaching, with strong skills in imparting knowledge to students and organizing student-centric academic activities.
BOOKS author by Dr. Senjam Sunil Singh:
1. Systematic Exploration of Plant Lectins; A book written by Dr.Senjam Sunil Singh, 2024, ISBN: 978-81-952744-7-5.
2. Fundamentals of Immunology; A book written by Dr.Senjam Sunil Singh, and Dr. Saikat Mukherjee; Feb, 2025, ISBN: 978-81-942936-4-4.
3. Fundamentals of Microbiology; A book written by Dr. Saikat Mukherjee and Dr.Senjam Sunil Singh, Feb, 2025, ISBN: 978-81-941226-7-8.
Papers Published (2010 onward):
1. Purification and Characterization of a Magnesium Ion Requiring N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine Specific Lectin from Seeds of Quercus ilex L., Devi SK, Sunil SS, Singh SJ, Rully H and Singh LS; Bioscience, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, (2011): 75(9), 1752-1757.
2. Variation of serum zinc level in psoriasis, Bimola Ch, Jibankumar S, Rupachandra L, Sunil S and Kunjeshwori S; Journal of Medical Society, (2011): 25(2), 29-36.
3. Antinutritive properties of plant lectins: a brief review, Sunil S, Rupachandra L and Kunjeshwori S; Journal of North East Food, (2012): 1(2), 31-38.
4. Banana Lectin: a brief review,Senjam Sunil Singh, SanjenbamKunjeshwori Devi, and Tzi Bun Ng.; Molecules (2014): 19, 18817-18827.
5. Lectins from Edible Mushrooms, Senjam Sunil Singh, Hexiang Wang, Yau Sang Chan, Wenliang Pan, Xiuli Dan, Cui Ming Yin, OuafaeAkkouh and Tzi Bun Ng.; Molecules (2015): 20, 446-469.
6. Lectins with anti-HIV activity: a review, OuafaeAkkouh, Tzi Bun Ng, Senjam Sunil Singh, Cuiming Yin, Xiuli Dan, Yau Sang Chan, Wenliang Pan and Randy Chi Fai Cheung.; Molecules (2015): 20, 648-668.
7. Lectins: multifaceted molecules. Senjam Sunil Singhand Tzi Bun Ng; Editorial, Aperito Journal of Advanced Plant Biology, 2015, 1:1
8. Purification and characterization of a thermostable caseinolytic serine protease from the latex of Euphorbia heterophylla L., SorokhaibamJibankumar Singh, Laishram Rupachandra Singh, SanjenbamKunjeshwori Devi, Senjam Sunil Singh, ChingsubamBimola Devi and HuidromRully.; Protein & Peptide Letters, 2015, 22, 828-835.
9. A Novel Lectin from the Fruiting Body of an Edible Mushroom Lentinus cladopusL., HuidromRully, SanjenbamKunjeshwori Devi, Laishram Rupachandra Singh, Senjam Sunil Singh, SorokhaibamJibankumar Singh, WayenbamSobhachandra Singh, Helena Thongam, HijamKiranbala Devi.; International Journal of Plant Research. 2016; 6(3): 57-63.
10. Mannose Binding Lectin: A Potential Biomarker for Many Human Diseases.Singh SS, Cheung RC, Wong JH, Ng TB.; Curr Med Chem. 2016;23(33):3847-3860.
11. Different aspects and potential applications of Amphibian Lectins in modern biology: Functional Tableau,Oinam Sangita Devi, Dr.Senjam Sunil Singh, K Rana, HanjabamJoykishan Sharma; Asian Journal of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Research, Issue 1(Vol. 9) 2019.Accepted for publication: Jan 31, 2019.
12. Biomedical Applications of Lectins from Traditional Chinese Medicine; Senjam Sunil Singh, Jack Ho Wong, Tzi Bun Ng, WayenbamSobhachandra Singh, and Robert Thangjam;Curr Protein Pept Sci, 2019; 20(3): 220-230. Accepted for publication: May 25, 2018
13. Roles and Biomedical Applications of Haemolymph Lectin. Rana Kamei, Oinam S. Devi, Sorokhaibam J. Singhand Senjam S. Singh;Curr. Pharm. Biotechnol. Volume 21, Issue 14, 2020 [1444 - 1450]. Accepted for publication: June 29, 2020.
14. Role of Lectin as Potential Biomarker in Overian Cancer. Sangita Devi Oinam, Sunil Sing Senjam, Rana Kameiand Joykishan Sharma Hanjabam; Curr. Pharm. Biotechnol. [2022;23(4):478-485]; Published on: 25 June, 2021 Accepted for publication: March 22, 2021.
15. Purification and characterization of a novel D-Galactose binding lectin from seeds of Meizotropisbuteiformis. Rana Kamei, Oinam Sangita Devi, SorokhaibamJibankumar Singh, WayenbamSobhachandra Singh, Senjam Sunil Singh; Curr. Pharm. Biotechnol. 664-675, Vol 24, Issue 5, 2023. (Published on 23 Sep 2022).
16. Purification and characterization of an asialofetuin specific lectin from the rhizome of Xanthosoma violaceumSchott. Oinam Sangita Devi, Rana Kamei, SorokhaibamJibankumar Singh, WayenbamSobhachandra Singh, Senjam Sunil Singh; Protein Expression and Purification. Protein Expr Purif.106357; 2024 Jan:213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pep.2023.106357 (Available online on 29th August 2023).
17. Glycosylated SARs Cov 2 interaction with plant lectins.Oinam Sangita Devi, Senjam Sunil Singh, Rana Kamei, Hanjabam Joykishan Sharma, Maharabam Anandi Devi, Nidhi Brahmacharimayum. Glycoconjugate Journal doi: 10.1007/s10719-024-10154-x. Online ahead of print (Published on 2024, May 15).
18. Thermal study of Bombyx mori silk fibroin film obtained through degumming process for biomaterial application. SanasamYaiphabi, SanjenbamKabita, SorokhaibamJibankumar Singh, ShamjetshabamBabeetaChanu, LanglenMeinam,Manoj Kumar Thota, R. Mishra Senjam Sunil Singh, Laishram Rupachandra Singh, SanjenbamKunjeshwori Devi, Raghumani Singh Ningthoujam. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-025-15115-6 (Received: 3 June 2025 / Accepted: 16 November 2025).
Developed two complete MOOCs programs:
1. Molecules of Life and Biophysical Parameters
2. Nutritional and Clinical Biochemistry
Life Membership:
Life membership for Indian Science Congress Association (since 2018)
Life membership for Manipur University Alumni Association (since 2018)
Life membership for Society of Biological Chemist (Since 2015)
Life membership for Hong Kong Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Since 2015)
Life membership for Association of Clinical Biochemist of India (Since 2005)
Life membership for IRCS, MSB (Since 2004)
Life membership for Zoological society of Manipur (Since 2003)
