Qualifications
Ph.D. (Life Sciences) 2006 Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, H.P.
M.Phil (Botany) 2002 Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, H.P.
M.Sc. (Botany) 2001 Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, H.P.
B.Sc. (Medical) 1999 MCM DAV College Kangra, H.P.
Experience
Assistant Professor (Gr.-III) Teaching and Research Amity Institute of Food Technology, AUUP Noida May 2009 - Till date
Research Fellow Research Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla May 2004 - May 2007
Research Fellow Research Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla Jan 2003 -August 2003
Scientific Assistant Research Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla May - Dec. 2002
Current Courses Taught
Food Microbiology, Functional Foods, Environmental Studies, Introduction to Biology
Research Interests
Food Microbiology, Functional foods & Nutraceuticals, Mycology and Life Sciences
Teaching Interests
Food Microbiology, Functional foods & Nutraceuticals, Mycology and Life Sciences
Professional Affiliations
• Association of Food Scientist and Technologists: 1/L008/15/ZON
• Mushroom Society of India: 283
• Asia Pacific Institute of Food Professionals: 2016/00063
• Center of Education Growth and Research
• Society for Underutilized Plants for Future Research: LM-54
Professional Activities
• Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Professional Training from British Standards Institution conducted by BSI, 2013
Certified Trainer by FSSAI (Govt. of India)
ARPIT – Annual Refresher course on “Pedagogical Innovations in 21st Century” 2019-20
Other Achievements
• Gold Medalist in M.Phil.
• Gold Medalist in M.Sc.
• Certificate of Merit, Post Graduate studies from H.P. University (2004)
• Certificate of Merit, Zenith 2007, Himalayan Research Scholar Association
• Junior Research Fellowship, H.P. University
• Qualified SLET of U.P.S.C.
Wiley Research Academy Award – 2017
Award of appreciation at National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology - 2018
Young Scientist Award, IITT Awards 2020
Best Speaker Award, International Webinar on Food Science & Nutrition, December 2020
Best Young Researcher Award, International Conference on Food Science & Nutrition, September 2021
Best Speaker Award, Global Webinar on Microbiology, November 2021
Certificate for Excellence in Reviewing in Journals of National & International repute
Contact Information
I-1 Block 4th Floor, AUUP Campus