Qualifications
D.Phil. (Plant Physiology), University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 2005
M.Sc. (Biochemistry), R. D. University, Jabalpur, 2001
B.Sc. (Botany, Chemistry, Zoology), University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 1998
Experience
July 2008 - Present
Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida.
December 2005- March 2008
Post -doctoral work in ICAR project in the field of molecular biology from Center of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Current Courses Taught
GCMB 212: Biochemistry
GCMB202: Fundamental Biochemistry
GCMB 101: Biomolecules
LS105: Plant Physiology
EVS 101: Environmental Studies
Research Interests
Stress Physiology, Plant Physiology, Oxidative stress, Allelopathy
Teaching Interests
Biochemistry, Plant Physiology, Biomolecules, Environmental Studies
Professional Affiliations
Assistant Professor
Amity Institute of Biotechnology
Amity University, Noida
Professional Activities
Conferences/Seminars
International training programme on Leadership course for Asian and African women for research and extension in rainfed rice ecosystems held at International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines (September 6 - 17, 2010).
Third International Conference on Parthenium held at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (December 8 - 10, 2010).
International Conference on Managing Sustainable Development of Rural Economy and Agri - Business held at Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (January 21 - 23, 2011).
34th All India Botanical Conference held at Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (October 10 - 12, 2011).
International Conference on Perspectives in Phyllosphere Biology held at Amity University, Noida (February 15 - 17, 2012).
National Seminar on Environment - Health Linkages : Emerging Issues and Policy Response held at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi from organized by Department of Economics under UGC Special Assistance Programme, New Delhi (March 16 - 17, 2012).
2nd National Conference on Environment and Biodiversity of India held at University of Delhi, Delhi from, Organized by North East Centre for Environmental Education and Research, Imphal (December 29 -30, 2012).
National Conference on Microbes Promoting Crop Health, Productivity and Sustainability held at Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow organized by CIMAP and NBRI (October 26-27, 2013).
International Conference on Environment, Health and Industrial Biotechnology (BioSangam - 2013) held at Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad (November 21-23, 2013).
National Conference on Earth and Environment: Pollution and Prevention held at Amity University, Noida organized by Amity Institute for Environmental Toxicology, Safety and Management (January 28-30, 2014).
National Seminar on Plant Biotechnology: Challenges and Opportunities in 21st Century organized by Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi (March 3-4, 2014).
National Seminar on Metal Toxicity and Oxidative Stress organized by Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (September 23-24, 2014).
Afro-Asian Congress on Microbes for Human and Environmental Health (MICRO-BIOTECH 2014) from organized by Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida (September 29-October 1, 2014).
National Symposium on Drug Discovery in India: Past, Present and Future, in organized by Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow (January 1, 2015).
Training/Workshop/FDP
Training programme on entrepreneurship development programme on microbial biopesticides held at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi from August 31 - September 3, 2009.
Faculty development training programme on conduct of environment studies course for UG programmes. organized by Amity Academic Staff College, Amity University, Noida in June 24, 2010.
Fourth Indo - Italian Workshop on Chemistry and Biology of Antioxidants. organized by Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi in November 16, 2010.
Indo - Italian Workshop on Bacteria & Fungi for Environmental Sustainability organized by Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh with Embassy of Italy, New Delhi from November 29 - December 1, 2010.
Enterpreneurship development training programme for farmers and entrepreneurs on cultivation, processing and marketing of economically viable medicinal and aromatic plants organized by CIMAP (CSIR) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from January 4 - 6, 2012.
Workshop on Innovations in microbial interventions targeting remediation of toxic contaminants organized by Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi in November 30, 2012.
Faculty development training programme on Intellectual Property Rights: Creation to Commercializing organized by Amity Academic Staff College, Amity University, Noida in December 10, 2012.
Faculty development training programme on Instrumental Techniques in Food Analysis organized by Amity Academic Staff College, Amity University, Noida from June 26 - 28, 2013.
Other Achievements
Merit scholarship holder from High school to M.Sc.
Best paper presenter award in plant physiology and biochemistry section during the Silver Jubilee Conference of Indian Botanical Society along with the National Symposium on Biosciences: Advances, Impact and Relevance held at MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly from October 27-29, 2002.
Microtech Junior Scientist Award (silver medal) during International Symposium on Microbial Diversity: Challenges, Opportunities and Relevance in New Millennium held at Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur from November 19-21, 2004.
Receipient of the award of the Fellow of the Indian Botanical Society (FBS) for her outstanding research contributions in the field of plant physiology.
Contact Information
Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB)
Sector-125, Noida-201313