Dr Manju Sharma

Associate Professor

Academic Area : Plant Biotechnology & Molecular Biology

Faculty of Science Engineering And Technology
Amity University Gurgaon, Panchgaon, Manesar, Gurgaon 122413

  • Qualifications
    Ph. D. 1999 In Botany (Specilization-Plant Sciences,Tissue Culture) Deptt. Of Botany, University Of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
    Title -In Vitro Studies On Improvement Of Mustard ( Brassica Juncea L.) And Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.)”
    M.Sc (Botany) 1989 -Ist Division, Specialization In Botanical Sciences, Morphology And Morphogenesis (Tissue Culture), Deptt. Of Botany ,University Of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
    B. Sc (Biology Group)-1987- Ist Divsion Maharani’s College, University Of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan , India

    Pursuing Online Course In Advanced Certification In Data Science And Artificial Intelligence, Cce Iit Madras & Intellipaat
  • Experience
    24 YEARS
  • Current Courses Taught
    Plant Physiology(Bth-2204/Bls-2401), Plant Biotechnology (Bth2502/Bte-2502), Ecology & Evolution(Bls- 2405), Environmental Biotechnology (Bth/Bte-4204), Animal & Plant Biotechnology ( Bth4112)
  • Research Interests
    Biodiversity Conservation, Plant Tissue Culture Of Cereals & Millets, Genetic Engineering; Qualitative & Quantitative Trait Analysis Of Plants,
  • Teaching Interests
    Plant Sciences & Plant Biotechnology
  • Publications
    35
  • Projects
    July 2006- June 2009 Women Scientist (Wos-A) Award , Department Of Science And Technology(Dst) , New Delhi, India Project Title;- Development Of Transgenic Eleusine Coracana (L.) Resistant To Fungal Disease. Grant-Rs. 17 Lakhs Sanction No- Sr/Wos-A/Ls-163/2005 Nov 2015-May2016 Project Title -----Understanding The Molecular Basis Of Resistance To Septoria For Wheat Improvement In Ethiopia.” Ph. D Work Of Rtf-Dcs Fellow Funded By Nam-St Center, New Delhi, - From Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia From 29th Nov. 2015- 23rd May, 2016 Rs. -2.70lakhs
  • Professional Affiliations
    Life Member, Indian Pathological Society, Iari, New Delhi ,India
    Member, Indian Botanical Society, India
    Member-International Forum For Botanist, Jaipur,Rajasthan
  • Professional Activities
    Member Curriculum Development Improvement Committee- Aib-2015-16 & 2020-21
    Member Interview Board Admissions- Aib (Ug, Pg & Ph. D) Since 2014-To Till Date
    Member Research And Ethical Committee, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram
    Paper Setter And Moderator (Ug,Pg,And Ph.D.) For Regular As Well As Entrance Test Conducted By University Since 2013 To Till Date
    Paper Setter For Universities Outside Amity Rajrishi, Alwar College
    M. Sc Thesis Evaluator -Jimma University, Ethiopia 2010-2012
    Chairperson-Open Defense M.Sc Thesis – Jimma University, Ethiopia 2011-2012
    Senior Seminar Evaluator–School Of Graduates, Deptt. Of Horticulture- Jimma University , Ethiopia 2010-2012
    Advised/Supervised/Mentor To Ug, Pg & Ph.D Students Since 2009
    Invited As External Expert For Pg Final Practical Examination, Sgt, University, Gurugram
    Subject Expert To Upgrade Fellowship Of Ph.D Student From Jrf To Srf,Indian Agricultural Research Institute(Iari), New Delhi.
    External Examiner For The Evaluation Of A Ph.D. Thesis Form National Institute Of Plant Biotechnology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute(Iari), New Delhi.
  • Other Achievements
    WOS-Aawardscheme-2005,DepartmentofScienceandTechnology,NewDelhi,IndiaSanctionNo-SR/WOS-A/LS-163/2005.
    Best Oral presentation- Special Symposium on Microbial Antagonists and Their Role in Biological Control of Plant Diseases & West Zone Meet of IPS -2017 Anand

    Projects:

    1. WOS-A ( 2006-2009) funded by Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, India
    Project Title Development of transgenic Eleusine coracana (L.) resistant to fungal disease.

    2. Dec 2015-May 2016 --RTF-DCS fellowship funded by NAM-ST center , New Delhi, - to Ph. D Student from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
    Project Title -----Understanding the Molecular Basis of resistance to Septoria for wheat improvement in Ethiopia.”
  • Contact Information
    Faculty of Science Engineering And Technology
    Amity University Gurgaon, Panchgaon, Manesar, Gurgaon 122413