Biotechnology

About the Department

The Department of Biotechnology was established in August, 1994 with the introduction of vocational course of Biotechnology at undergraduate level. Presently the department is running Ph.D. (Biotechnology), M.Sc. (Biotechnology), B.Sc. (Honours) Biotechnology, and B.Sc. with Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. With its creative, interdisciplinary and research oriented approach in various programmes, this Department is providing the students broader and deeper perspectives in academics and research. In 2007, GGDSD College was selected as a “College with Potential for Excellence” and “Biosciences” as STAR Department by UGC, New Delhi. The Department of Science and Technology has recognized the strength of the College’s Science programmes by selecting it under “Star College in Life Science” Scheme of Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, New Delhi in 2009. The Department has been sanctioned with “DBT-BUILDER-GGDSD College Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advance Research and Education (Level I)”. The college has been sanctioned with DBT Skill Vigyan Program to provide Student training (Food microbiology) and Technician training program (Lab assistant).

The Department has developed excellent training facility and provides short term training and research project programme for external students. A number of students from other institutes have successfully completed summer training/short term research project. The department has a faculty of highly qualified teachers, who are working in thrust areas of biotechnology. To update the knowledge of faculty and students, every year a number of workshops/ seminars/ popular lectures/ scientific quiz & co-curricular activities are organized by the department

Courses Offered

Courses Offered Duration Seats Academic Qualification Mode of admission
Ph.D. As per Panjab University Rule 05 As per Panjab University Guidelines UGC/CSIR NET,GATE or National Level Entrance Test for Ph.D.

Faculty & Staff Details

S.No. Name Designation Qualification Email id Vidwan ID CV
1. Dr. Navneet Batra Associate Professor and Head of Dept. M.Sc., Ph.D. [email protected] 141480 Attachment
2. Dr. Samriti Dhawan Assistant Professor M.Sc., Ph.D. samriti.dhawan @ggdsd.ac.in 141515 Attachment
3. Dr. Ashima Pathak Assistant Professor M.Sc., Ph.D. [email protected] 147864 Attachment
4. Dr. Neetu Thakur Associate Professor M.Sc., Ph.D. [email protected] 136232 Attachment

*Note that the following faculty list includes permanent, ad-hoc, contractual, and guest members.

Research Scholars

List of Ongoing/Completed Research Projects

Name of the PI/ Co-PI Title of the Project Duration Funding Agency
Dr. Ashima Pathak PI Molecular action of Zinc on glucose transporter in liver of diabetic rats 03 years UGC, New Delhi
Dr. Navneet Batra PI Studies of Natural Microbial Communities of the Hot water springs 03 years DST, New Delhi
Dr. Neetu Thakur PI Studies on genetic stability & invitro conservation of Tinospora cordifolia 03 years UGC, New Delhi
Dr. Navneet Batra PI Study of microbial diversity of the various springs of HP using 23Srna approach 03 years UGC, New Delhi
Dr. Navneet Batra PI Molecular Phylogenetic Exploration of Bacterial Diversity in Hot spring (Sohna) of Haryana 02 years HSCST, Chandigarh
Dr. Navneet Batra Co-PI Culture Dependent 23sRNA approach to study the Bacterial Asparaginase associated with Suhna Lake for treatment of Leukemia 01 year DST, Chandigarh
Dr. Samriti Dhawan PI Isolation, Screening, Production and Application of β-mannanase producing bacteria from soil 02 years UGC, New Delhi
Dr. Navneet Batra Co- PI Isolation, characterization of poly beta hydroxyl butyrate (PHB), biodegradable plastics by a microorganism isolated from soil 02 years UGC, New Delhi
Dr. Navneet Batra Co- PI Application of Bioinformatics in Detecting Molecular Evolution and Phylogeny of Snake Venom Protein of Indian Venomous Species 02 years UGC, New Delhi
Dr. Samriti Dhawan Co-PI Microbial and biochemical studies of different Waters including sewage water containing Industrial Effluent in and around Chandigarh with the Focus on Plant Growth.” 02 years DST, Chandigarh
Dr. Navneet Batra PI Isolation, characterization and application of various isozymes of β-galactosidase from Bacillus coagulans RCS3 02 years UGC, New Delhi
Dr. Samriti Dhawan Co-PI Use of Foldscope as biological tool 02 years DBT, New Delhi
Dr. Samriti Dhawan Co-PI To study the potential of plant and agri-residues for adsorption of dyes from effluent and wastewater. 01 year DST, Chandigarh
Dr. Samriti Dhawan PI Physico-chemical characterization of effluents and toxicity study of lead as a pollutant in samples collected from different industries in and around Chandigarh. 01 years DST, Chandigarh

List of Major Publication

  • Batra, N., Bhatia, S., Sodhi, A.S. and Nayyar, N., 2024. Microbial Diversity Analysis and Bioprospecting from Indian Geothermal Springs. Geomicrobiology Journal, pp.1-11.
  • Kaundal, T., Sharma, A. and Batra, N., 2024. The antioxidant, antimicrobial and antibiofilm potential of biosurfactants derived from Enterococcus faecalis BHT2. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.
  • Kaundal, T., Sharma, A. and Batra, N., 2024. Optimization Strategies Towards Enhanced Production of Microbial Surfactants for Diverse Industrial Applications: A Futuristic Approach. International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials, 10(1), pp.11-22p.
  • Dhawan, S., Kaur, J. (2007). Microbial Mannanases: an overview of Production and Applications. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 27(4), 197-216. ISSN: 0738-8551.
  • Singh, R., Dhawan, S., Singh, K., and Kaur, J. (2012).Cloning, expression and characterization of a metagenomederived thermoactive/thermostable pectinase. Molecular Biology Reports, 39 (8), pp 8353-8361. DOI 10.1007/s11033-012-1685-x ISSN: 0301-4851.
  • Dhawan, S., Singh, R., Kaur, R, Kaur, J. (2016).A β-mannanase from Paenibacillus sp.: optimization of production and its possible prebiotic potential. Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, Vol: 63 (5) Pp: 669–678. DOI: 10.1002/bab.1419. ISSN: 0885-4513
  • Dhawan, S (2018). An Overview of Filamentous Bacteriophages for Phage display and its potential clinical applications. Int. J. Res. Pharm. Sc.9(2), 415-422. ISSN: 0975-7538.
  • Dhawan , S. (2021). Purification of a Thermostable β-mannanase from Paenibacillus thiaminolyticus – Characterization and its Potential Use as a Detergent Additive. J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2021; 15(1):368-381. https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.15.1.31 ISSN: 0973-7510,
  • Dhawan, S and Dua J. (2021). Foldscope™ as a Teaching and Learning Tool: An Indian Perspective. Bioscene Vol. 47 (1): 64-71.ISSN 1539-2422.
  • Sharma,V. Ramachandran, R. Dhawan Samriti and Kaur J. (2023). Orlistat Induced Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Mediated Apoptosis and Protective Autophagy in PANC-1 Cells: The Key Role of JNK and Mitochondrial Dependent Signalling. Acta Scientfic. Pharma. Sci. Vol. 7 (7) : 54-63.ISSN: 2581-5423
  • Sharma, V. Kumar, A. Dhawan Samriti and Kaur J. (2023). P19 a parthenin analog induces cell lineage dependent apoptotic and immunomodulatory signaling in acute lymphoid leukemia cells.International Journal of molecular and cellular medicine. 12(1):1-17. pISSN: 2251-9637, eISSN: 2251-9645.
  • Dhawan Samriti, Sharma, V and Kaur J. (2024). Recent Immunotherapeutic Approaches to Cancer Treatment. In Molecular Biomarkers for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy. Springer Nature Singapore Private Limited. ISBN: 978-981-99-3745-5. 10.1007/978-981-99-3746-2_25.
  • Dhawan Samriti and Dua J (2024). Scope of Millet cultivation in Punjab-An Overview In Sustainable Development in India: Strategies and Way Ahead,ISBN: 978-81-970010-1-7.
  • Dhawan Samriti and Dua J (2024). Explorations on Coix lacryma-jobi L. – a forgotten millet with great potential.,In Biosustainability: Concerns and Challenges. By Kerala State Biodiversity Board, Thiruvananthapuram. ISBN: 978-81-7255-174-2
  • Dhawan Samriti and Dua J. (2022). A Gizmo To Facilitate Learning In The Real World –Students’ Opinion In “Foldscope & its Applications. Vol.-II “National Press Associates. Pg.168-173. ISBN: 978-93-90863-51-8.
  • Dhawan Samriti (2018). Noise and microbial pollution. In “Environment, Road Safety Education and Violence against Women and Children, Drug Abuse” Mohindra Publishing House, ISBN: 978-93-86558-26-8.
  • Dhawan Samriti (2017). Noise pollution. In “Environment, Road Safety Education and Violence against Women and Children” Mohindra Publishing House, ISBN: 978-93-82068-29-7.
  • Dhawan, Samriti (2015).Microbial Production of PHA.ISBN: 978-93-85777-01-1 (IUKWSPA 2015), Patiala, India
  • Dhawan Samriti (2014). Higher education in science: Challenges. In “Challenges in Higher Education: An Inclusive Perspective.” Neha Publishers. Pg.286-292. ISBN: 978-93-83316-03-8.
  • Ashima Pathak, T Mehta, N Thakur. In vitro seed germination studies in barley exposed to zinc oxide nanoparticles. Agricultural Reviews. 2023, DOI: 10.18805/ag.R-2637.
  • Neetu Thakur, A Pathak. Genetic analysis of micro propagated plants of Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers by using RAPD-PCR markers. Tropical Plant Research. 2022, 9(2), 87-91.
  • Thakur N, Rana S, Pathak A. Impact of chemically synthesized copper nanoparticles on growth and biochemical profiling of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences (IJBPAS). 2022, 11(6), 2638-2651.
  • N Thakur, S Chrungoo, S Rana, S Kaur, S Kaur, A Pathak. Effect of copper nanoparticles on in-vitro seed germination of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2021, 12(8), 4307-13.
  • A Pathak, Rajwinder Kaur, Neetu Thakur. Germination studies and biochemical profile in seeds exposed to magnesium nanoparticles. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2021, 12(12), 6638-41.
  • Rajiv Pathak, Ashima Pathak. Effectivenes of zinc supplementation on lithium- induced alterations in thyroid functions. Biological Trace Element Research 2021 Jun;199(6):2266-2271. doi: 10.1007/s12011- 020-02356-9.
  • Ashima Pathak , Rajiv Pathak, Neetu Thakur, Sherly Deborah G, Faizatul Isyraqiah. Covid-19 and lifestyle challenges: A rapid review. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. 2021, 12(1), 175-181.
  • Rajiv Pathak, Ashima Pathak. Analysis of thyroidal enzymes activity in zinc supplemented lithium treated rats. Journal of Advanced Scientific Research. 2021, 12(2), 192-196.
  • Neetu Thakur, Shaifali Gautam, Nancy, Ashima Pathak. Low cost in vitro multiplication of Capsicum annuum. International Journal for Research in Applied Science& Engineering Technology. 6(2), 1473- 1475, 2018.
  • A Pathak, Arshia Kaur Virk, Shivani Sharma, Pancy Garg, Suman, Neetu Thakur. Studies on seed germination in Capsicum Seeds (Solan Bharpur) under abiotic stress. International Journal for Research in Applied Science& Engineering Technology 6(3), 27-34, 2018.
  • Rajiv Pathak, Ashima Pathak. Zinc as a mitigating agent in ethanol toxicity:thyroidal enzymes. International Journal of Advances in Science , Engineering and Technology (IJASET) 2019, 6(4), 8-11.
  • R Pathak, AM Aye, A Pathak. Study of stress among first and second year medical and dental students. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Biological and Chemical Sciences 8(2), 2679, 2017.
  • R Pathak, Snehal Mehta, V Rattan, AM Aye, A Pathak. Saliva- a versatile diagnostic tool in health and disease. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2(5), 1727-37, 2015. • R Pathak, D Dhawan, A Pathak. Role of zinc on 131 I uptake in ethanol administered rats. World J Pharm Res 4(4), 1173-1182, 2015.
  • A Pathak, Gursimran Bedi. Role of zinc on pesticides- induced oxidative damage and seed germination on Brassica species in vitro. Ind J Appl Res. 5(11), 26-28, 2015.
  • R Pathak, D Dhawan, A Pathak. Effect of zinc supplementation on 131 I uptake studies in alcoholic rats. Proceedings of International Conference on Biological, Chemical and Environmental Sciences (BCES-2014). pp 39-42, 2014.
  • A Pathak, D Dhawan, R Pathak. Role of zinc on ethanol metabolism in intestine of alcohol intoxicated rats. Proceedings of International Conference on Biological, Chemical and Environmental Sciences (BCES-2014). pp 43-46, 2014.
  • Ashima Pathak, Abhishek S Rathore, Vimal Bhutani, R Pathak. Role of zinc on antioxidative enzymes and lipid peroxidation in brain of diabetic rats. Drug Metabolism and Toxicology. 3, 122, 2012.
  • Rajiv Pathak, Ashima Pathak. Study of life style habits on risk of type 2 diabetes. Int J Appl & Basic Med Res 2(2), 1-5, 2012.
  • Neetu Thakur, Nancy, Sakshi Chawla, R Pathak, A Pathak. In-vitro antioxidant potential studies of plant extract of Tinospora cordifolia. International Journal of Applied Microbiology Science 1, 15-20, 2012.
  • A Pathak, R Pathak. Microorganisms and global warming. International Journal of Applied Microbiology Science 1; 21-23, 2012.
  • Ashima Pathak, Vishawjyoti Sharma, Sanjeev Kumar and D.K Dhawan. Supplementation of zinc mitigates the altered uptake and turnover of Zn in liver and whole body of diabetic rats. Biometals, 24 (6), 1027-34, 2011.
  • Pathak R, Dhawan D, Pathak A. Effect of zinc supplementation on the status of thyroid hormones and Na, K, and Ca levels in blood following ethanol feeding. Biol Trace Elem Res 34(8), 1828-31, 2011.
  • Ashima Pathak, A Mahmood, R Pathak, D Dhawan. Effect of zinc on hepatic drug metabolism under ethanol toxicity. Drug & Chemical Toxicology 31(1), 163-173, 2008.
  • D Dhawan, A Pathak, R Pathak, A Mahmood. Influence of zinc on the status of hepatic trace elements and biokinetics of 65 Zn in ethanoltreated rats. Ind J Exp Biol 43, 259-263, 2005.
  • A Pathak, A Mahmood, R Pathak, D Dhawan. Role of zinc on lipid peroxidation and antioxidative enzymes in intestines of ethanol fedrats. Biol Tr Elem Res 10, 247-257, 2004.
  • A Pathak, A Mahmood, R Pathak, D Dhawan. Effect of zinc on hepatic lipid peroxidation and antioxidative enzymes in ethanol fed rats. JAppl Toxicol 22(3), 207-210, 2002.
  • DK Dhawan, A Pathak, R Pathak, A Mahmood. Influence of zinc on the biokinetics of Zn-65 and hepatic trace elements of ethanol treatedrats. World Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 2002, 1(suppl. 1), 179-180.
  • D Dhawan, A Pathak. Role of lithium on glucose metabolism in kidneys of diabetic rats. J Endocrinol Metab 3, 41-48, 1999.
  • A Pathak, D Dhawan. Effects of lithium on the levels of blood urea and creatinine in diabetic rats. Med Sci Res 26(12), 855, 1998.
  • Gautam H., Kaur R., Thakur N., and Sharma D.R.2001. BacillusThuringiensis: Recombinant pesticide. Science and Culture.67, 362-364
  • Thakur N., Kaur R., and Sharma D. R.2002.Effect of certain chemicals and sucrose on the enhancement of in vitro bublet size of Lilium Sp.(Asiatic hybrid) cv. Toscana. Plant Cell Biotechnology & Molecular Biology.Vol.3 No.1&2. 69-72
  • Gautam H., Kaur R., Thakur N., and Sharma D.R.2002. A Comparative study on in vitro & ex vitro rooting of micro propagated shoots of Strawberry. Plant Cell Biotechnology & Molecular Biology. Vol.2 No. 3&4: 149-152.
  • Kaur R and Thakur N.2007. Low-Cost Strategy of Micropropagation of Lilium cv.Toscana. Journal Of Horticultural Science.Vol 1.No1.24-2
  • Neetu thakur, Nancy, Sakshi chawla R.pathak and A.pathak. 2012 in-vitro antioxidant potential studies of plant extract of Tinospora cordifolia. International Journal of Applied Microbiology Science; 1; 15-20.
  • Neetu thakur and R. Kaur. 2013.Molecular Characterization of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. DON) Soo – A Critically Endangered Medicinal Orchid. International journal of medicinal and aromatic plants.Vol 3, no. 2 , 184-90.
  • Neetu Thakur, Niketa Sareen,Bansuli Shama & Kritika Jagota.2013.Studies on in vitro antifungal activity of Foeniculum vulgare mill, against spoilage fungi. Global Journal of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Vol.2 (3) 427-430.
  • Neetu thakur and bansuli shama.2015 Studies on in Vitro Antifungal Activity of Berberis aristata Against Phytopathogenic Fungi . Indian journal of applied science 5 (6), 382-384
  • Neetu Thakur and Kritika Jagota.2015 Evaluation of in vitro antifungal potential of Rauwolfia serpentina benth. ex kurz. against phytopathogenic fungi. International journal science and nature 6 (2), 165-169
  • Neetu thakur, Rohit Sharma and Pritpal Kaur 2017 Molecular analysis for genetic diversity of mango GJBB ISSN 2278 – 9103 6 (4), 604-606
  • Neetu thakur, Ishita Khanna, Navneet kaur and Bhuvnesh sareen.2017 Studies on phytochemical screening and antifungal activity of Tinospora cordifolia. IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry 3 (5), 34-38
  • Neetu Thakur, Shaifali Gautam, Nancy, Ashima Pathak.2018. Low-cost in vitro multiplication of Capsicum annuum. International Journal for Research in Applied Science& Engineering Technology. 6(2), 1473-1475
  • A Pathak, Arshia Kaur Virk, Shivani Sharma, Pancy Garg, Suman, NeetuThakur.2018. Studies on Seed Germination in Capsicum Seeds (Solan Bharpur) under Abiotic Stress. International Journal for Research in Applied Science& Engineering Technology 6(3), 27-34
  • Pathak *, Rajwinder Kaur and Neetu Thakur.2021. Germination studies and biochemical profile in seeds of wheat exposed to magnesium nanoparticles International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Volume, Year 2021, Pages 6638-6641
  • N Thakur, S Chrungoo, S Rana, S Kaur, S Kaur, A Pathak. Effect of coppernanoparticles on in-vitro seed germination of wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Varieties. IJPSR, Volume 12, Year 2021, Pages 4307-4313
  • Pathak, Ashima, Pathak, Rajiv, Thakur, Neetu, Deborah, Sherly , Isyraqiah, Faizatul PY .2021. COVID-19 And Lifestyle Challenges: A Rapid Review Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, Volume 15
  • Neetu thakur, Sheetal Rana and Ashima Pathak.2022. Impact of cu nanoparticles on growth and biochemical profiling of wheat. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences IJBPAS, Volume, Pages
  • Neetu thakur*, Diksha Kanwar, Mansi Kataria, Mansi Gupta, Harmanpreet Kaur and Ashima Pathak. Determination of the antimicrobial activity of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized from plant extracts. international Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences IJBPAS, Volume, Year 2025, Pages
  • Role of Biotechnology: Perspective in Higher Education. Challenges in Higher Education: An Inclusive Perspective Neha publisher. ISBN :978-93-83316-03-8.
  • Conservation of environment in Environment, road, safety education, andviolence against women and children.Mahindra Publishing House. ISBN 978-93-82068-29-7
  • Conservation of environment in Environment, road, safety education, and violence against women and children. Mahindra Publishing House. ISBN 978-93-82068-29-8
  • Nanotechnology: an emerging technology and its various industrial applications sustainable materials and technologies, Volume, Year 2024 Saprishi publications
  • Nandi, A; Kaur, A: Ghai, S; Singh, G and Tiwari, A (2024) Neuromicrobiology of Neurodegenerative Diseases: AnIntegrative and Unifying Approach to Study the Influence of Gut Microbiota in Neurodegeneration Science OpenPreprints DOI: 10.14293/PR2199.000546.v2 (ISSN 2199-1006)
  • Ghai, S; Sharma, M; Khehra, T; Pradhan, N; Shobhita and Ayushi (2023) Comparative Study of lactase producingbacteria from various animal and plant sources. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences (IJBPAS)12(8): 3846-3866. ISSN: 2277-4998
  • Ghai, S., Goel, S, Mittal, H, Katoch, S. and Vashisht, S. (2018) Antibacterial activity of fruit peels against bacterial isolates.Global Journal of Bio-Science and Biotechnology (GJBB) Vol.7 (4): 570-574. ISSN 2278 – 9103
  • Ghai, S., Goel, S, Mittal, H, Katoch, S. and Vashisht, S. (2018) Antibacterial activity of fruit peels against bacterial isolates.Global Journal of Bio-Science and Biotechnology (GJBB) Vol.7 (4): 570-574. ISSN 2278 – 9103
  • Singh, O.V.; Ghai, S.; Paul, D. and Jain, R.K. (2006). Genetically modified crops: success, safety assessment, andpublic concern. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 71: 598-607. ISSN 0175-7598
  • Bhatia, S., Dubey, R.C. and Maheshwari, D.K. (2005). Enhancement of plant growth and suppression of collar rot ofsunflower caused by Sclerotium rolfsii by fluorescent Pseudomonas. Indian Phytopath. 58 (1): 17-24. ISSN0367973X
  • Bhatia, S., Bhatia, S., Dubey, R.C. and Maheshwari, D. K. (2003). Antagonistic effect of fluorescent pseudomonads against Macrophomina phaseolina that causes charcoal rot of groundnut. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology.41: 1442-1446. ISSN 0019-5189
  • Bhatia, S., Bhatia, S., Dubey, R.C. and Maheshwari, D. K. (2003). Antagonistic effect of fluorescent Pseudomonas PS Iand PS II against Sclerotium rolfsii causing collar rot of sunflower. Proceedings Biosciences: Advances, Impact andRelevance. 117-124.
  • Ghai, S. and Kaur, A. (2022) Interaction of nanoparticles to soil pollutants pp.309-331 in the Book: The role ofnanoparticles in plant nutrition under soil pollution. Springer ISBN: 978-3-030-97388-9
  • Bhatia, S; Dubey, R.C. and Maheshwari, D.K. (2005). Biological control of soil-borne sclerotial pathogens usingfluorescent pseudomonads. In Microbial biotechnology in Agriculture and Aquaculture. Vol. I (ed. R.C. Ray), SciencePublishers, Inc. Enfield New Hampshire, U.S.A. pp377-404. International Edition ISBN 978-1-57808-367-1
  • Genetics of Glaucoma. (2006). Avneet Kaur, Daljit Singh and Jai Rup SinghAsian J. Exp. Sci., Vol. 20, Supplement, , 113-13
  • Preliminary report on neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: a Chandigarh experience (2010). G Kaur, J Srivastav, S Jain, D Chawla, BS ChavaN, Atwal, RajivRandhawa Gurpreet, Kaur, Avneet, Prasad Rajendra. The indian journal of pediatrics, 77(9):969-73
  • Maternal serum second trimester screening for chromosomal disorders and neural tube defects in a government hospital of North India (2012). Kaur, Gurjit ,Srivastav, Jyoti ,Kaur, Avneet, Huria, Anju, Goel, Poonam, Kaur, Ravinder, Kataria, Sandeep ,Chavan, Bir, Kochhar, Suman Aggarwal, Purnima , Panigrahi, Inusha , Chawla, Pawandeep) Prenatal diagnosis. 32. 1-5. 10.1002/pd.3984.
  • Estimation and comparison of total phenolic and total antioxidants in green tea and black tea (2015). Avneet Kaur, Milandeep Kaur, Prabhjot Kaur, Harpreet Kaur, Sarbjeet Kaur, Khushwinderjit Kaur. G.J.B.B., VOL.4 (1) 2015: 116-120
  • Cyber Crime through Mobile Phone in India and Preventive Methods. Avneet Kaur Bajaj Chander Jyoti. International Journal of Research and Review 2(3) 110-11
  • Effect on Amylase Activity and Growth Paramaters Due to Metal Toxicity of Iron, and Zinc (2015). Nidhi Mittal, PrachiVaid, Avneet Kaur. Indian J Appl Res, 5(4). 662-664
  • The Appraisement of Antioxidant and Oxidant Status in Women Undergoing Surgical Menopause. (2017). Avneet Kaur,Pooja Negi, Veena Sarna,Rajendra Prasad, Bir S.Chavan, Anita Malhotra,and Gurjit Kaur. Indian J ClinBiochem. Jun; 32(2): 179–185. 8. Toxicity of metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt on seedlings of broad beans (viciafabal.).
  • Nidhi Mittal, Kirti Sharma, Avneet Kaur (2017). International Education and Research Journal, 3(5). 662-664
  • Heavy metal induced toxic effect on growth and biochemical activities of turnip (Brassica Rapa) seedlings. (2017). Amrit Kaur, Gagandeep Kaur, Avneet Kaur. Bioscience Discovery 8 (3).
  • Biosorption of cadmium in fenugreek (trigonellafoecum-graecum) using fruit peel powder. SakshiNarula, Sagrika Oberoi, GurjitBhadiar, Aditi Bhandral, Amrit kaur, Avneetkaur(2017). International Journal of Development Research 7 (6), 13514-13516
  • Screening of CYP1B1 Arg368His as predominant mutation in North Indian primary open angle glaucoma and juvenile onset glaucoma patients. (2018). Avneet Kaur,VanitaVanita, JaiRup Singh. Mol Biol Res Commun. Dec; 7(4): 181–186.
  • Interactive effect of Salinity and Ascorbic acid on Brassica Rapa.L. Nidhimittal, Sunaina Thakur, Heenaverma and Avneet kaur (Feb,2018). Plants.Global journal of bioscience and biotechnologyVol7(1)27-29.ISSN 2278-9103
  • Qualitative and Biochemical Analysis of fresh,dry rhizomes and packed dry powder of Turmeric From North India.Nidhi mittal,Rashi goel,Manpreet kaur, Avneet Kaur (July,2018)Global journal of bioscience and biotechnologyVol7(3)27-29.ISSN 2278-9103
  • Synergistic effect of pineapple peels& Green tea on antioxidant levels of pineapple peels infused. Avneet kaur,Yashitajain,Kasishmittal,ArminKaur,Nidhimittal(oct,2018). Global journal of bioscience and biotechnologyVol7(3)392-395.ISSN 2278-9103
  • Antioxidant levels of common herbs and spices used in Indian tea:Black Pepper, Clove, Fennel, Mint ,cinnamon and tulsi. .Avneet kaur,Yashita jain,Kashish mittal,Armin Kaur,Nidhi mittal(oct,2018 Int.Res.J .Pharm.2018,9(11)DOI:7897/2230-8407.0911270
  • Estimation of Antioxidant Levels in Peels of Pomegranate, Banana, Orange, Lemon, Sweet Lime(2019). Avneet Kaur, Yashita Jain, Kashish Mittal, Armin Kaur and Nidhi Mittal*. Studies on Ethno Medicine , 13(3): 175-181.
  • Antioxidant Levels In Indian Rose, Hibiscus, Chrysanthemum And Marigold Tea And Their Comparison With Black And Green Tea (2019). Avneet Kaur, Radhika Suri , Kajal Rana , Vandana Thakur , Preeti , Poonam Dimri , Nidhi Mittal. International Research Journal Of Pharmacy. 10 (10): 52-55.
  • Effective Use Of Antioxidant Activities Of Fruit Peels Of Pomegranate, Banana And Orange In Bioremediation Of Cd Toxicity In Fenugreek (TrigonellaFoecum-Graecum) (2019). Avneet Kaur, Aditi Bhandral, SakshiNarula, Sagrika Oberoi, Yashita Jain AndNidhi Mittal.Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences.21 (1):132-136
  • Evaluation of edible flowers from northern india as a rich source of phytochemicals with antioxidant and phenolic properties. (2020). Avneet Kaur ,Kajal Rana, Vandana Thakral ,Poonam Dimri , Radhika Suri , Nidhi Mittal. International Research Journal ofPharmacy. 11. 29-32. 10.7897/2230-8407.110549.
  • Phytochemical and antioxidant activity modifications in wheatgrass (triticumaestivum l) cultivated in organically fortified soil with fruit peels(2021). Avneet Kaur, Tanmayee Basu, Aditi Shridhar, Tarannum, Karishma, Manpreet, Nidhi Mittal. Journal of advanced scientific research.12(20.309-313).
  • Effect of metal stress of iron, copper and zinc on amylase, acid phosphatase and alkaline Phosphatase activity in phaseolus vulgaris (2021). Avneet kaur, Nidhimittal.IJBPAS.10(12)., 10(12): 4413-4420.
  • Evaluation of indian kangra green tea (camellia sinensis (l) o kuntze) infused with peels of local fruits (pomegranate, lemon, mosambi, orange and banana) as a natural source of antioxidants. Avneet Kaur, Tanmayee Basu, ,Nidhi Mittal. Journal of advanced scientific research, 2021, 12(3) suppl: 174-179. https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.12.5758
  • Investigation of antioxidant status 29 edible and medicinal plants from india. Avneet Kaur, Tanmayee Basu, Aditi Shridhar , Tarannum, Karishma, Manpreet, Nidhi Mittal IJBPAS, June, 2022, 11(6): 2579-2592. https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.6.6135
  • Comparative analysis of carbohydrate, protein, ascorbic acid, phenolic, flavonoid and antioxidant evaluation of red and green color amaranthus leafy vegetable from India. Kaur A, Chrungoo S, Sharma N, Diksha And Mittal N*. IJBPAS, 2022, 11(10): 4787-4792. https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.10.6500
  • The phenolic, flavonoid and antioxidant evaluation of wheat (triticum aestivum) and barley (hordeum vulgare) microgreen. Chrungoo s., mittal n., kaur aijbpas, volume 12, year 2023, pages 3915-3922 doi: https://doi.org/10.31032/ijbpas/2023/12.9.6974
  • Antioxidant status of barley grass grown in fertilizers formulation of different types of fruit peels. Nidhi mittal., avneet kaur., shridhar., basu., tarannum., karishma., manpreet ijbpas, volume 12, year 2023, pages 3907-3914 doi: https://doi.org/10.31032/ijbpas/2023/12.9.6973
  • Sodhi, A.S., Sharma, N., Bhatia, S., Verma, A., Soni, S. and Batra, N., 2022. Insights on sustainable approaches for production and applications of value added products. Chemosphere, 286, p.131623.
  • Bhatia, S., Tiwari, V., Sharma, N., Sodhi, A.S. and Batra, N., (2022) Metagenomic Insights of Human Oral Microbiome. In Genomic, Proteomics, and Biotechnology (pp. 155-175). CRC Press.
  • Sharma, N., Sodhi, A.S., 2021. Biofuel: Production, Applications and Challenges. In Basic Concepts in Environmental Biotechnology, pp.189-198, CRC Press.
  • Sharma N., Singh A., Batra N. (2020). Impact of soil plant microbe interaction in metal contaminated soils. In J. Sangeetha, D. Thangadurai, S. Islam (Eds), Beneficial Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management. Taylor and Francis, New York,USA. doi.org/10.1201/9780429284137.
  • Sharma, N., Singh, A., Bhatia, S. and Batra, N., (2019). Marine Microbes in Bioremediation: Current Status and Future Trends. In Microbes and Enzymes in Soil Health and Bioremediation (pp. 133-148). Springer, Singapore.
  • Sharma N., Singh A., Batra N. (2019). Modern and Emerging methods of wastewater treatment. Ecological Wisdom in Restoration Engineering (pp. 243-247) Springer, Singapore.
  • Singh, A.,Walia, D., Batra, N. (2018). Fresh cut fruits: Microbial Degradation and Preservation. In A. Grumezescu & A.M. Holban (Eds.), Microbial Contamination and Food Degradation 1st Edition (pp. 149-176). Elsevier Publications.
  • Bhatia, S., Batra, N. and Singh, J., 2022. Production, purification, characterization, and applications of α-galactosidase from Bacillus flexus JS27 isolated from Manikaran hot springs. Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology, pp.1-18.
  • Bhatia S., Singh A., Batra N., Singh J., (2020). Microbial production and biotechnological applications of α-galactosidase. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 150, pp.1294-1313.
  • Sharma N., Bhatia S., Sodhi A.S., Batra N., (2018). Oral microbiome and health. AIMS Microbiology, 4(1):42-66.
  • Bhatia, S. and Singh, J., 2021. Environmental Biotechnology: An Overview. Basic Concepts in Environmental Biotechnology, pp. 1-10. CRC Press Batra, N., Bhatia, S., Behal, A., Singh, J. and Joshi, A., 2015. Metagenomic Research: Methods and Ecological Applications. Encyclopedia of Metagenomics: Genes, Genomes and Metagenomes: Basics, Methods, Databases and Tools, pp. 420-429. Springer
  • Sharma N., Bhatia S., and Batra N., (2016). Biological synthesis and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles. Recent advances in emerging technologies. Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Fatehgarh Sahib, pp. 438-446.
  • Deepika Negi, Manisha Thakur, Bhupender Dutt, Rohit Sharma. 2024. In vitro propagation and secondary metabolites production of Angelica glauca Edgew: a threatened medicinal and aromatic herb of the Himalayas. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 158, 26.
  • Kanika Dulta, Gözde Koşarsoy Ağçeli, Priyanka Tangariya, Yogesh Kumar Awasthi, Renu Bala Sharma, Tripti Negi, Mohd Mazhar, Keshav Kumar and Deepika Negi. 2023.
  • Potential of Nanotechnology for improving nutrient efficiency of temperate Horticulture crops In: GIS and Novel Technological Interventions in Sustainable Horticulture. CRC Press. Taylor and Francis.
  • Nisha Thakur, Amarjit K Nath, Pooja Sharma, Deepika Negi. 2021. Biotechnological approach for the production of red banana. NESA Newsletter, National Environmental Science Academy. 24:9-10.
  • Amarjit K Nath, Shikha Sharma, Satish Kumar and Deepika Negi. 2020. Pharmacogenomics: The promise of personalized medicine. NESA Newsletter, National Environmental Science Academy. 23:1-7.
  • Navdeep Sidhu, Mandeep Sidhu, SK Munshi: Assessment of Some Physicochemical Parameters of Industrial Effluent in Drains of Doaba Region (Punjab), International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, E-ISSN: 0975-2366 Vol 15, Issue 2, pp 6-12, Apr – Jun 2023.
  • Rajveer Kaur, Navdeep Sidhu, Gurjot Kaur Mavi: Estimation and removal of heavy metal from industrial sludge by bacterial strain, Journal of entomology and zoology studies, E-ISSN: 2320-7078, volume 9, Issue 1 p-1045-1050, (2021).
  • Navdeep Sidhu, S K Munshi: Impact of Industrial Effluent collected from Doaba region on elemental content of soil and its accumulation in crops, IJRAR, E-ISSN 2348-1269, May 2018, Volume 5, Issue 2, pp 384-393.
  • Navdeep Sidhu, Yuvneet Rai, Maninder Kaur, Ashna Gupta: Isolation & Characterization of Several Strains of Naphthalene Degrading Bacteria obtained from oil-contaminated sites, IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS,) e-ISSN: 2278-3008. Volume 5, Issue 2, pp 23-28 (Jan– Feb. 2013).
  • Yuvneet Rai, Maninder Kaur, Harman Garcha, Navdeep Sidhu Isolation and identification of moderately Thermophilic Iron-Oxidizing & Sulphur-Oxidizing Bacteria at Indian Sub-Continent, IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), e-ISSN: 2278-3008. Volume 5, Issue 4, pp 19-24, (Mar. – Apr. 2013)
  • Paper published in International journal of recent scientific research entitled “APPLICATIONS OF THE BACTERIOCIN, PEDIOCIN”.
  • Paper published in ISBN Book entitled ROLE OF ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS.
  • Paper entitled LACTICIN: APPLICATIONS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVE published in journal The Research Voyage: An International Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Research Journal’(ISSN-2582-6077), Volume1, Number 1, December 2019.
  • Paper entitled STAPHYLOCOCCINS: THEIR APPLICATIONS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVE published in journal The Research Voyage: An International Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Research Journal’(ISSN-2582-6077), Volume 3, Number 1, June 2021.
  • Paper entitled “QUALITY OF CANCER CARE-A STUDY TO MAKE IT MORE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE” published in ISBN: 978-93-95868-74-7 book entitled “Education, health and social change”.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Laboratory Facility

The department has impressive class rooms and well equipped spacious laboratories. The high tech labs are built as per required specifications enabling the students to benefit from a superior learning environment. The department has general laboratories (3), plant tissue Culture lab (1), microbiology lab (1), Research laboratory (2), Food Processing and Preservation Laboratory (1), Instrumentation room (2), cold room facility (1), chemical store room (1). A seminar room fitted with audio-visual facility is also there to have more interactive class room sessions. One store room having stock of consumables is attached with the department.

Equipments available

Most of our laboratories are equipped with latest Instruments and facilities making them the envy of universities and organizations in the region. We have modern well-equipped laboratories with all the latest equipments. These include:

  • Thermal Cyclers
  • Gel Documentation System
  • Photomicroscopes
  • Fluorescent Microscope
  • High Speed Cooling Centrifuge
  • UV-visible spectrophotometers
  • Multilevel shakers
  • Rotary vacuum concentrator
  • Thermomixer
  • Water purification system
  • -80˚C freezer
  • -40˚C freezer
  • -20˚C freezers
  • Laminar Flow cabinets
  • Incubator Shakers
  • Water bath shakers
  • Electrophoresis systems
  • Water purification system
  • Tissue culture racks
  • Blotting instruments
  • Sonicator
  • Fume hood
  • Filtration assembly
  • Trans-illuminators
  • Gel rockers
  • Dry Bath

In addition, a number of minor equipments including autoclaves, ovens, incubators, water baths, weighing balances, microwaves, vortexes, colony counters, hot plates, colorimeters, magnetic stirrers, pH meters, refrigerators, centrifuges, compound microscopes are there in different laboratories.

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