PhD in Physiology

Talk one-to-one with a Physiology PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.

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A PhD in Physiology is a research degree in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Physiology PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.

Physiology PhD Mentors

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Prof. P. Pardha Saradhi

🏢 Professor (Retd.), University of Delhi; Emeritus Professor, Sambalpur University
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Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences (Botany), Biotechnology (Environmental, Plant, and Microbial), Nanobiotechnology, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
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DR. SUBHAS CHANDRA DATTA

🏢 Ph.D. from VisvaBharati, and Headmaster & Secretary &Coordinator, Kanchannagar D.N. Das High School (HS)
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• Dr. Subhas Chandra Datta, President Awardee, currently working as a Headmaster & Researcher, Kanchannagar at D.N. Das High School (HS). He started his carrier first as a Junior Research Fellow of VisvaBharati in 1993, Dr. Datta has expertise in evaluation and a passion for improving health and well-being. His research interest is in Biomedicines, Genetics, Physiology, Education, Environment, Plant Protection, Agriculture, Pathology, Biotechnology, Sericulture, Entomology, Tissue Culture, Nematode Control, Bio-agents, Allelopathy, Behavioral and Homeopathy (evidenced by publications). His open and contextual evaluation model based on responsive constructivists creates new pathways for improving healthcare. He has built this model after 29 years of experience in research, evaluation, teaching, and administration both in research and education institutions. His 1st-plant-based biomedicines in homeopathic forms ‘Cina’ achieve the ‘World’s Top Most Articles’ in the ‘Public Medical Health of WHO. His valuable work has got a Patent under Central Silk Board. Various Articles and Publications 145 numbers have been published. He is an honorary Member of different prestigious Organizations. He has been serving as an editorial board member of several reputed journals.
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Dr. Krishnendu Adhikary

🏢 Paramedical College Durgapur
✔ Verified Mentor
Medicinal Plants, Nutrition, Immunology, Physiology
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Who Are the Physiology Mentors?

Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

  • PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
  • University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
  • Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.

Research Areas of Our Physiology Mentors

2 of our Physiology mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 174 papers between 1981 and 2026, cited 8,394 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Primary Photochemical Activities, Mitochondrial Electron Transport and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

2mentors with publication data
174publications
8,394citations
2026latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • Primary Photochemical Activities3 papers
  • Mitochondrial Electron Transport3 papers
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome3 papers
  • Salvinia Natans3 papers
  • Rice Seedlings3 papers
  • Proline Accumulation6 papers

Recent publications by our Physiology mentors

  • Phytomicronutrients in neurodegeneration: modulating microglial dynamics for neuroprotectionZeitschrift für Naturforschung C · 2026 · Dr. Krishnendu Adhikary
  • Metabolic connections between Alzheimer's disease and diabetesDiabetes and Neurodegeneration · 2026 · Dr. Krishnendu Adhikary
  • Application of synthetic biology in mammalian cell-based therapies and cancerSynthetic Biology and its Consequences in Present Healthcare · 2026 · Dr. Krishnendu Adhikary
  • HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND): Optimal diagnosis, antiviral therapy, pharmacological treatment, management, and future scopesJournal of the Neurological Sciences · 2025 · Dr. Krishnendu Adhikary
  • Green seed photosynthesis: What is it? What do we know about it? Where to go?Plant Physiology Reports · 2022 · Prof. P. Pardha Saradhi
  • Impact of farm yard manure on cropping cycle in a rainfed agroecosystem of Central HimalayaVegetos · 2021 · Prof. P. Pardha Saradhi
  • Successful expression of the synthetic merBps gene in tobaccoPlant Physiology and Biochemistry · 2021 · Prof. P. Pardha Saradhi
  • Specific H+ level is crucial for accurate phosphate quantification using ascorbate as a reductantProtoplasma · 2020 · Prof. P. Pardha Saradhi

Possible PhD research directions

Based on what our Physiology mentors have published, a PhD in Physiology with their guidance could explore:

  • Primary Photochemical Activities
  • Mitochondrial Electron Transport, especially where it meets proline accumulation
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Salvinia Natans

These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.

What You Can Discuss With a Physiology PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Physiology fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
  • Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
  • Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
  • Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
  • Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
  • Careers after a PhD in Physiology: academia, industry and research roles

How Mentoring Works

Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.

  1. Step 1

    Choose a mentor

    Browse Physiology PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.

  2. Step 2

    Book a time

    Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.

  3. Step 3

    Start with a short call

    A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.

  4. Step 4

    Book a longer session

    Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.

Talk to a Physiology PhD Mentor

Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.

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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Physiology PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Physiology mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

What can I discuss with a Physiology PhD mentor?

Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.

How much does a meeting cost?

You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.