UDAI PRATAP SINGH

Assistant Professor

Academic Area : Plant Biotechnology & Molecular Biology

Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB)
Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, NOIDA-201313, U.P.

  • Qualifications
    Exam Year University / Board Subjects Scored
    Percentage CGPA
    Ph. D. 2012-Till date AUUP, NOIDA Biotechnology Pursuing
    M. Tech. 2009 AUUP, NOIDA Biotechnology 73.55 % 8.45/10
    B. Tech. 2007 AUUP, NOIDA Biotechnology 67.00 % 6.95/10
    XII 2000 ISCE, New Delhi Biology Stream 73.20 % ------
    X 1998 ICSE, New Delhi Science Stream 76.66 % ------
  • Experience
    Assistant Professor (2009 – till date), AIB, AUUP, NOIDA.

    Hands-on Training:

    1. Molecular Cloning and Expression of Genes (ORF-AC1 and ORF-C1) from Chilli Leaf Curl Virus and Regeneration of Virus Resistant Chilli Transgenics. (School of Life Sciences, JNU, New Delhi.)
    2. Studies on meta-genomic aspects of bacteria from soil sample. (IGIB, New Delhi.)
    3. Training on Electron Microscopy and Microarray Technique. (JALMA, Agra.)
    4. Training on Molecular Biology Techniques and Instrumentations. (School of Biotechnology, BHU, Varanasi.)
  • Current Courses Taught
    Under-graduate (B.Sc. and B.Tech.) and post-graduate (M.Sc. and M.Tech.) programs.
  • Research Interests
    I am also pursuing Ph.D. from AIB, AUUP, NOIDA and working in the area of Insect Pest Control with major emphasis on molecular characterization and behavioral manipulation of natural enemies as well as semiochemical interactions within different trophic levels in economically valuable Solanaceous crop ecosystem.
  • Teaching Interests
    Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Recombinant DNA Technology and Genomics & Proteomics.
  • Publications
    13
  • Projects
    01
  • Professional Activities
    Administrative Responsibilities:

    1. Member, Organizing Committee, Indo-UK Symposia titled “Stem Cell, Cancer & Drug Discovery”, AIB & AIMMSCR, AUUP, NOIDA, 2016.
    2. Member, Weak Students Analysis Committee, AIB, AUUP, NOIDA, 2015-16.
    3. Faculty Co-ordinator, Amity Youth Festival (AYF), AIB, AUUP, NOIDA, 2012-16.
    4. Member, Selection Committee, AUUP Football Team for participation in the North Zone Inter University (Men) Football Tournament, 2011, 2015-16.
    5. Member, Certificate Committee, SANGATHAN, 2012-15.
    6. Member, Organizing Committee, National Workshop on "Intellectual Property Management in Life Sciences and Agriculture", AUUP, NOIDA, U.P. in collaboration with UPCAR, Lucknow, U.P., 2015.
    7. Faculty Coordinator, Outdoor Activity Based Courses (Sports), AIB, AUUP, NOIDA, 2014-15.
    8. Faculty Coordinator, Life Sciences & Biotechnology Domain, Amity Youth Festival, AUUP, 2013-15.
    9. Member, Institute Disciplinary Committee (IDC), AIB, AUUP, 2012-15.
    10. Faculty Coordinator (AIB), SANGATHAN, Amity Sports Festival, AUUP, 2009-15.
    11. Committee Member, Alumni Association of AIB (Amity University Alumni Association), AUUP, 2012-14.
    12. Member, Organizing Committee, International Symposium on “Frontiers in Cancer Research: Prevention to Therapeutics”, AIB, AUUP, NOIDA, 2013.
    13. Alumni Coordinator, Life Sciences & Biotechnology Domain, Amity Alumni Meet, AUUP, 2013.
    14. Student Affairs Faculty Coordinator, AIB, AUUP, 2013.
    15. Member, Organizing Committee, 7th International Symposium on “Development of Natural Products” (ISDNP), 2012.
    16. Member, Organizing Committee, International Conference on “Perspectives in Phyllosphere Biology”, AIB, AUUP, NOIDA, 2012.
    17. Member, Organizing Committee, National Symposium on “HIV and AIDS: Biology to Bedside”, AIB, AUUP, NOIDA, 2012.
    18. Managing Editor, BIOLIXIR (Volume I), Annual Magazine of Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB), AUUP, 2011.
    19. Faculty Co-ordinator, AIB Youth Club (AYC), AIB, AUUP, 2009-11.
    20. Faculty Co-ordinator, INCYTE, Conference cum Technical Festival, AIB, AUUP, 2011.
    21. Faculty Co-ordinator, UROOJ, Cultural Festival, AIB, AUUP, 2010-11.
    22. Faculty-in-charge, Blood Donation Camps, AUUP, 2009-15.

    Conference/Symposium/Workshop/Seminar Attended:

    1. Co-chairperson, Technical Session, 2nd International Conference on New Challenges in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology in the Context of 21st Century (NCBMBCC), St. John’s College, Agra, U.P., February 27-29, 2016.
    2. Paper presentation, “Effect of synomones emitted from Chilli variety on Trichogrammatids”, 2nd International Conference on New Challenges in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology in the Context of 21st Century (NCBMBCC), St. John’s College, Agra, U.P., February 27-29, 2016.
    3. Invited Guest Speaker & Resource Person in 2nd DBT sponsored short term training course/ VIGS-2016 at HCST, Agra, U.P., January 20-February 02, 2016.
    4. National Workshop on “Relevance of Microscopy in Microbial Characterization”, AIMT, AUUP, NOIDA, U.P. in collaboration with NBAIM (ICAR), Mau, U.P., August 11-14, 2015.
    5. National Workshop on "Intellectual Property Management in Life Sciences and Agriculture", AUUP, NOIDA, U.P. in collaboration with UPCAR, Lucknow, U.P., June 1-2, 2015.
    6. Oral presentation, “Isolation of allelochemical cues emitted by endophytic bacterial population obtained from lemon grass”, 11th National Symposium on Dynamics of Crop Protection: Challenges in Agri-horticultural Ecosystem Facing Climate Change”, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, April 23-25, 2015.
    7. Poster presentation, “Effect of Brinjal and Chilli extracts on host searching behaviour of Trichogrammatids”, Indo-Italian International Conference on Food Technology and Cold Chain Management, AIMT, AUUP, NOIDA, U.P., November 26-27, 2014.
    8. Poster presentation, “Impact of endophytic bacteria emited volatile cues on three Trichogrammatids”, 2nd UP Agricultural Science Congress, Lucknow, U.P., June 14-16, 2014.
    9. Poster presentation, “Synomone dependent behavioural manipulation of Trichogramma spp. for efficient biological control of insect pests of Brinjal crop eco-system”, 2nd UP Agricultural Science Congress, Lucknow, U.P., June 14-16, 2014.
    10. Poster presentation, “Foraging behaviour analysis of Trichogrammatids towards volatile organic compounds from Tomato and Brinjal variety”, IXth National Conference on Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Environment, Dept. of Botany and Biotechnology, Govt. New Science College, Rewa, M.P., April 26-27, 2014.
    11. Oral presentation, “Effect of eight host plant extracts on orientation response and parasitism of Trichogramma japonicum Ashmead”, National Seminar “Next Generation Sciences: Vision 2020 & Beyond”, Dept. of Zoology, M.D.U. Rohtak, Haryana, March 08, 2014.
    12. Oral presentation, “Effect of kairomonal formulations on the parasitic efficiency of Trichogrammatids”, VIIIth National Conference on Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Environment, Dept. of Botany and Biotechnology, Govt. New Science College, Rewa, M.P., April 19-20, 2013.
    13. Poster presentation, “Impact of three Synomonal extracts on associative learning behaviour of Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)”, VIIIth National Conference on Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Environment, Dept. of Botany and Biotechnology, Govt. New Science College, Rewa, M.P., April 19-20, 2013.
    14. Poster presentation, “Impact of six synomonal sources on orientation behaviour of Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)”, National Conference on "Applications of Natural Products for Human Health & Bioremediation of Pollutants" (NPBP 2013), Centre for Advanced Studies (Phase-II), Deptt. of Zoology, UOR, Jaipur, Rajasthan, March 22-23, 2013.
    15. International Symposium on “Frontiers in Cancer Research: Prevention to Therapeutics”, AIB, AUUP, NOIDA, 2013.
    16. National Workshop on “Advanced Analytical Techniques in Research and Development”, AIAS, AUUP, NOIDA, 2012.
    17. 7th International Symposium on “Development of Natural Products” (ISDNP), AUUP, NOIDA, 2012.
    18. National Symposium on “HIV and AIDS: Biology to Bedside”, AIB, AUUP, NOIDA, 2012.
    19. International Conference on “Perspectives in Phyllosphere Biology”, AIB, AUUP, NOIDA, 2012.
    20. The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) virtual international workshop on “Scientific Writing and Publishing”, AUUP, NOIDA, 2012.
    21. International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Biotechnology”, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 2009.
    22. 5th Indo-Australian International Conference on Medical Biotechnology, NII, New Delhi, 2008.
  • Other Achievements
    Awards:

    1. Ist Prize – Poster presentation, Indo-Italian International Conference on Food Technology and Cold Chain Management, AIMT, AUUP, NOIDA, U.P., 2014.
    2. IIIrd Prize - Poster presentation, IXth National Conference on Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Environment, Dept. of Botany and Biotechnology, Govt. New Science College, Rewa, M.P., 2014.
    3. Ist Prize - Oral presentation, National Seminar “Next Generation Sciences: Vision 2020 & Beyond”, Dept. of Zoology, M.D.U. Rohtak, Haryana, 2014.
    4. IIIrd Prize - Poster presentation, “Impact of endophytic bacteria emited volatile cues on three Trichogrammatids”, 2nd UP Agricultural Science Congress, Lucknow, U.P., 2014.
    5. Ist Prize - Poster presentation, VIIIth National Conference on Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Environment, Dept. of Botany and Biotechnology, Govt. New Science College, Rewa, M.P., 2013.
    6. Award for “Best in Leadership Qualities” for M. Tech. (Biotechnology), 2009.
    7. Award for “Best Organizing Skills” for B. Tech. (Biotechnology), 2007.
  • Contact Information
    Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB)
    Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, NOIDA-201313, U.P.