Designation: Assistant Professor (Stage-3)
Specialization: Enzymology and Protein Biochemistry
Contact: 9862100297
Email: wsobhas[at]manipuruniv.ac.in / wsobhas[at]gmail.com
Ph.D.
1. Faculty Name: Dr Wayenbam Sobhachandra Singh
2. Designation: Assistant Professor (S-3)
3. Department: Department of Biochemistry, Manipur University
4. Phone No.: 9862100297 (Mobile)
5. Email:wsobhas[at]manipuruniv.ac.in / wsobhas[at]gmail.com
6. Highest Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in Biochemistry
7. Specialization: Enzymology and Protein Biochemistry
8. Faculty Interest/Area of interest: Protein Biochemistry and Biotechnology
9. Description
A. Details of achievements:
KangjamOngbi Nungshisana Memorial Gold Medal for securing the First Class First in M.Sc. (Biochemistry), Manipur University, 2007
Qualified in CSIR NET/JRF -2008 with JRF
Qualified in GATE, 2008 with 97.19 Percentile
Qualified in ICAR NET, 2009
B. Membership of different academic and professional bodies:
Life Member: Society of Biological Chemists (India)
Life Member: Mumbai Immunology Group
C. Research Papers Published in the last five years:
“Purification and Characterization of a New Cysteine Protease from Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) Merr.” Wayenbam Sobhachandra Singh, Sanjenbam Kunjeshwori Devi, Sorokhaibam Jibankumar Singh, Huidrom Rully, Helena Thongam, Hijam Kiranbala Devi, Laishram Rupachandra Singh: International Research Journal of Plant Science (ISSN: 2141-5447)Vol. 12(5) pp. 01-11, June, 2021
“Purification and Characterization of a Novel D-Galactose Binding Lectin from Seeds of MeizotropisButeiformis” Rana Kamei,Oinam Sangita Devi,SorokhaibamJibankumar Singh, Wayenbam SobhachandraSingh,Senjam Sunil Singh: Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2023;24(5):665-675. doi: 10.2174/1389201023666220517145338.
“GC-MS Analysis and In-silico ADMET Analysis of the Aqueous MethanolLeaf Extract of IsodonTernifolius (D. Don) Kudo” Gopeshor Singh Yumnam, Kunjeshwori Devi Sanjenbam, Kiranbala Devi Hijam, Babeeta Chanu, Shamjetshabam, Langlen Meinam, Sobhachandra Singh Wayenbam, Kabita Sanjenbam and RupachandraSingh Laishram: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2023; Vol. 14(6): 3166-3195.
“Purification and characterization of an asialofetuin specific lectin from the rhizome of Xanthosoma violaceum Schott.” Oinam Sangita Devi, Senjam Sunil Singh, K. Rana, SorokhaibamJibankumar Singh,Wayenbam Sobhachandra Singh: Protein Expression and Purification 213 (2024) 106357
D. Book Chapters Published in the last five years:
i. Chapter Title: “Revisiting the Use of Honey in Traditional Medicine Through the Lens of Modern Science.” Book Title: Traditional Knowledge System, Volume IV; Edited by O. R. Singh and O. R. Devi; Global Publishing House (2026); pp. 228–240; ISBN: 978-81-990880-4-7.
E. Conference/Seminar/Workshop attended in the last five years:
Webinar on “Taming the Beast of Inflammation: COVID-19” held on April 29, 2021, organized by Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC), and Mumbai Immunology Group, Khargar, Navi Mumbai, India.
One Day Online Conclave on “Combating Corona: The Ethical Issue and Response” held on June 23, 2021, organized by Research and Development Cell, Manipur University and Fit India Campaign Committee (FICC) & Fit India Club (FIC), Manipur University.
Two-Day Seminar on “Academia and Media Responses during COVID-19 Pandemic in Manipur” held on September 17-18, 2021 at Manipur University, Imphal, organized by Manipur University in collaboration with National Health Mission, Manipur.
International Conference on “Harmony in Action: Exploring the Intertwined Nature of Sustainability, Health and Spirituality” held on June 4-5, 2025, at Rajamangla University of Technology, Krungthepo, organized by Thailand, Institute of Science Innovation and Culture, Thailand and Manipur University. Paper Presented: “Shifting Perspectives on Gene Patenting and the Ethics of Access and Ownership”
One Day National Conference on “Harnessing Statistics for Inclusive & Sustainable Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach”held on June 29, 2025, organized by Department of Statistics, Manipur University. Paper Presented: “Physicochemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Potential of Apis cerana Honey from Manipur”.
World Congress on “Climate Change and its Effects (CCIE-2025)” held on September 6-8, 2025, organized by Central College, Katmandu, Nepal. Paper Presented:“Physicochemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Potential of Stingless Bee Honey from Manipur” (Best Oral Presentation Award).