Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D.

Microsatellite hunter, loves fungi, researcher, teacher, photographer, father and 'Gorakhpur Ratna'

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

After years of experiments, revisions, rejections & breakthroughs, I’m excited to share this collage of my publication in microbiology, plant biol & +. Each journal tell its own story of late nights work & the thrill of that “Accept” moment. @_poonamtandon @DDUGU_Official

[Jaynit @jaynitx]

In 2019, MIT professor Patrick Winston gave a legendary 1-hour lecture called “How to Speak.”

It has 18M+ views for a reason.

His frameworks:
• Your ideas are like your children
• The 5-minute rule for job talks
• Why jokes fail at the start

15 lessons on communication:

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, I’m sharing a few moments I captured through my lens — a small tribute to the wild, the free, and the beautiful. 📷📷 #wildlife #photography #WorldWildlifeDay2026 #wildlifephotography #WildlifeLovers #SaveWildlife

[Professor Poonam Tandon @_poonamtandon]

राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान दिवस के अवसर पर भौतिकी विभाग में भव्य विज्ञान प्रदर्शनी का आयोजन किया गया।
नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा, एआई, रोबोटिक्स, ड्रोन तथा स्मार्ट कृषि मॉडल आकर्षण के केंद्र रहे।
नवाचार, शोध संस्कृति और तकनीकी सशक्तिकरण को बढ़ावा देने पर विशेष बल दिया गया।

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

On #NationalScienceDay, students of Ind. Microbiology, along with faculty members, showcased working models of CRISPR-Cas9, a fermenter, and a microbial fuel cell. The models were later inspected by the Honorable V. Chancellor, Prof. Poonam Tandon.@_poonamtandon @DDUGU_Official

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

Thrilled to share that my close associates, Dr. Priyanka Bharti (Faculty, Industrial Microbiology, DDUGU) and Er. Saurabh Dubey (husband of my colleague Dr. Nishtha Mishra, DDUGU), have won the Prithvi Mitra Award! Congrats to both! @_poonamtandon @DDUGU_Official

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

Tried this gorgeous, multicolored sweet dish at my cousin's pre-wedding dinner yesterday! Looks like classic 'Zarda'—South Asian sweet rice pilaf for Eid or Muslim weddings. Thought it'd taste the same, but it was uniquely better! #foodphotography #photography

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

@DattRajeev @Heritage_fn Many congratulations Rajeev jee 👏

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

Big thanks to all local newspapers for the coverage of our research on the international journal cover!Shoutout to Dainik Jagran (twice!), Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala, Hindustan & Swatantra Chetana for taking science to the people. Your support means a lot @DDUGU_Official

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

We had the honour of presenting a framed copy of latest issue of the J. of Basic Microbiology to Hon’ble VC, Prof. Poonam Tandon, which features the cover image from our recent methanogen research paper at its centre.
@_poonamtandon @DDUGU_Official

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

Beautifully designed cover page by one of my https://t.co/RrqSfO0Svm. Microbiology Sem-1 students.
Packed with creative drawings of microbes, DNA and more — turning science into art.
Proud of her effort and dedication! 🔬✨ @_poonamtandon @DDUGU_Official #sciencenews

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

@_poonamtandon @adsahasrabudhe @GovernorofUp @anandibenpatel @UPGovt @myogiadityanath @myogioffice @ugc_india @EduMinOfIndia @rameshmashelkar You made all of us feel proud. Many congratulations ma'am 🎊

[Rajeev Datt Panday @DattRajeev]

https://t.co/LB9Wu4eZ38 पानी में ऑक्सीजन की कमी तेल की परत से मरीं मछलियां @MCGorakhpur @NagarNigamGkp @CPCB_OFFICIAL @Heritage_fn @Dm_Gorakhpur

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

Thrilled to share our recent publication in the Journal of Basic Microbiology! 🧫
In this hypothesis-driven study, our team uncovers the role of SSRs in regulating methane production in methanogens. 🙌
#Microbiology #Research @_poonamtandon @DDUGU_Official @ @jnarayan81

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

Microbiology faculty along with students @ 44th DDU Convocation with their CRISPER-Cas9 working model, later the model being inspected by Hornable governor Smt. Anandiben Patel. @_poonamtandon @DDUGU_Official @anandibenpatel

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

My Cristiano Ronaldo.. @Cristiano @TheRonaldoTeam #football #FIFA

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

🚨 New Publication Alert! 🧬🌱
Proud to share our latest work in Phytopathology (IF: 3.2,Q2), A step forward in sustainable fungal disease management!
https://t.co/QwgcIIPwQJ @_poonamtandon @DDUGU_Official #Phytopathology #Biocontrol #PlantPathology #Soybean

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

🚗 Welcome to the Gorakhpur Link Expressway!
Now, reaching Khalilabad, Akbarpur, and Azamgarh is faster and smoother than ever.
✨ Plus, Lucknow is just 3.5 to 4 hours away!
Seamless travel. Better connectivity. #GorakhpurLinkExpressway #NewIndia #UPElevates

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

@_poonamtandon Many congratulations ma'am 🎊

[Sahil Mahfooz, Ph.D. @Sahil_Mhfooz]

With https://t.co/LNz26dxnQ0. Microbiology final year results declared, DDUGU becomes the first university in Uttar Pradesh to announce results for the 2024–25 academic session. Kudos to all who made this possible. @_poonamtandon @DDUGU_Official