Ashish Kumar

Dr. Ashish Kumar


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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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26 December 2023 in Small
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AKAshish Kumar
Ashish Kumar
VGVenkanagouda S. Goudar
Venkanagouda S. Goudar
BNBishal Kumar Nahak
Bishal Kumar Nahak
PTPing‐Hsun Tsai
Ping‐Hsun Tsai
HLHao‐Wu Lin
Hao‐Wu Lin
Fan-Gang TsengFan-Gang Tseng
Fan-Gang Tseng

16 March 2021
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AKAshish Kumar
Ashish Kumar
KKKiran Kaladharan
Kiran Kaladharan
FTFan-Gang Tseng
Fan-Gang Tseng

23 January 2024 in Micromachines
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AKAshish Kumar
Ashish Kumar
BNBishal Nahak
Bishal Nahak
PGPallavi Gupta
Pallavi Gupta
Tuhin SantraTuhin Santra
Tuhin Santra
Fan-Gang TsengFan-Gang Tseng
Fan-Gang Tseng
This study explores the potential of laser-induced nano-photon-poration as a non-invasive technique for the intracellular delivery of micro/macromolecules at the single-cell level. This research proposes the utilization of gold-coated spiky polymeric nanoparticles (Au-PNPs) and gold nanorods (GNRs) to achieve efficient intracellular micro/macromolecule delivery at the single-cell level. By shifting the operating wavelength towards the near-infrared (NIR) range, the intracellular delivery efficiency and viability of Au-PNP-mediated photon-poration are compared to those using GNR-mediated intracellular delivery. Employing Au-PNPs as mediators in conjunction with nanosecond-pulsed lasers, a highly efficient intracellular delivery, while preserving high cell viability, is demonstrated. Laser pulses directed at Au-PNPs generate over a hundred hot spots per particle through plasmon resonance, facilitating the formation of photothermal vapor nanobubbles (PVNBs). These PVNBs create transient pores, enabling the gentle transfer of cargo from the extracellular to the intracellular milieu, without inducing deleterious effects in the cells. The optimization of wavelengths in the NIR region, coupled with low laser fluence (27 mJ/cm2) and nanoparticle concentrations (34 µg/mL), achieves outstanding delivery efficiencies (96%) and maintains high cell viability (up to 99%) across the various cell types, including cancer and neuronal cells. Importantly, sustained high cell viability (90–95%) is observed even 48 h post laser exposure. This innovative development holds considerable promise for diverse applications, encompassing drug delivery, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine. This study underscores the efficiency and versatility of the proposed technique, positioning it as a valuable tool for advancing intracellular delivery strategies in biomedical applications.

23 October 2026 in Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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MTMd Tauhid Siddiki Tomal
Md Tauhid Siddiki Tomal
AKAshish Kumar
Ashish Kumar
NANaziya Tabassum Asha
Naziya Tabassum Asha