Dr. Radhika Sharma

Designation: 
Associate Professor
Address: 

Dept. of Biotechnology, IIS (deemed to be University)

Office Phone Number: 
0141-2400160-61
Email: 
radhika.sharma@iisuniv.ac.in
Educational Qualifications: 
Degree        Institution Year
Ph.D.        University of Rajasthan 2012
PG        University of Rajasthan 2004
UG        Maharani’s College, University of Rajasthan 2001
Any other qualification        NET 2006

 

Career Profile: 
  • Associate  Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur
  • Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology, Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya, jaipur in 2004- 2006
Administrative Assignments: 
  • Coordinator, Student Welfare Committee
  • Coordinator, Alumnae Association
  • Coordinator, Commiitee for organising special functions like Spic Macay, etc
Areas of Interest / Specialization: 
  • Microbiology
  • Plant Tissue Culture
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Toxicology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Computational Biology
Subjects Taught: 

Both at Postgraduate (PG) & Undergraduate (UG) Levels:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Plant Tissue Culture
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Microbiology
Research Guidance: 

Supervision of PG thesis Guided approximately 20 students (M.Sc Biotechnology and M.Sc Microbiology) in Dissertation thesis.

Ankita Sharma

Antibacterial and phytochemical analysis of Citrus limonium and Phyllanthus emblica.

Manisha rathore

Antibacterial activity and phytochemical analysis of Lawsonia inermis , Calotropis procera and Bacopa monneir.,

Varsha bisht

Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical analysis of calotropis procera and zingiber officinale

SanchitaKulshrestha

Effects of BacopaMonnieri against induced arsenic toxicity

 

 

Staffi Grover

Antimicrobial activity of Cassia fistula (L.)

 

Vasundhra Singh

Effect of drying temperature on antioxidant potential of Azadirachtaindica

 

PoojaBalani

Antibacterial activity and biochemical analysis of  Withaniasomnifera and Bacopamonnieri.

Simple Mishra

Antimicrobial activity of Bacopamonnieri and Cassia fistula.

Bimla Choudhary

Antibacterial & Phytochemical analysis of Bacopa Monneri & Calotropis Procera.

Kushal Choudhary

Determination of  Antibacterial activity and biochemical analysis of Medicinal plants.

Ankita Mehta

Antibacterial & Phytochemical analysis of Canthar roses & heena.

Deepika Chhabra

 

Antibacterial activity and biochemical analysis of Albizialebbeck and Terminaliaarjuna

 

Kriti Maheshwari

Isolation and biochemical characterization of pesticide degrading bacteria".

Aakriti Saraswat

Isolation and characterization of Chlorpyrifos degrading bacteria

Divya Pandey

Isolation and screening of micro organisms capable of degrading Cypermethrin

Sunakshi Jain

Analysis of antimicrobial and antioxidant activity & phytochemical efficincy of leaf extract of calotropis gigantea

 

Richa Samuel

Antimicrobial properties of Cotton fabrics finished with  Lawsonia inermis and Curcuma longa

Manisha Verma

Antimicrobial activity of Azadirachta indica

Nishu Sinsinwal

Effect of drying and temperature on antioxidant potential of  Azadirachta indica

Yasha Singh       Effect of elevated phosphorus levels om iron content of leaves of Capsicum annum L.

Suruchi Gurjar     Effect of phosphorus on antioxidant system of Capsicum annum L. under saline conditions

Shivani Gupta    Analysis of phytochemical and antimocrobial activities of cotton and wool dyed with Beta vulgaris and Alkanna tinctoria

Harshita Uchenia  Isolation & characterization of Cholrpyrifos degrading micro organisms and their plant growth promoting activity

Publications Profile: 
S.No. Title of Abstract Name of the Conf./Seminar/Workshop/Journal Name of the Organizing Institute/Co Authors Status Date(s)/year of publication
 

Effect of drying and temperature on antioxidant potential of Azadirachta indica (a. juss)
ICBN 2016 The IIS University International 30 Jan- 1 Feb 2016
 

Effect of drying and temperature on antioxidant potential of Azadirachta indica (a. juss)

National Conference on Herbal Medicine
University of Rajasthan National

22- 24 December 2015

 
  Phytochemical Analysis of Withania Somnifera and Bacopa Monnieri and Evaluation of their Antimicrobial Activity 3rd National Science Congress Vaigyanik Drashtikon Society & Manipal University, Jaipur National 28th February- 2nd March 2015
  Metabolic Engineering in Plants 4th International Science Congress organized International Science Congress Association International 8-9 December 2014
  In vitro Biosynthesis of Phytochemicals National Conference on Biodiversity : Harmonizing Conservation with Life and landscape of Arid & Semi Arid areas The IIS University, Jaipur National 29th- 30th October 2014
  In vitro Biosynthesis of Phytochemicals and Down Stream Processing 3rd Annual National Convention on Climate Change and Water Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur National 26th - 28th September 2014
  Metabolic engineering in plants National Conference on Bioprocess Technology: Basics, Advancements & Challenges (BTBAC2014) Jaipur National University National 13th September 2014
  Antimicrobial activity of extract of orange peels National Symposium on Green Economy & Harnessing Natural products for sustainable Development Indian Society of Life Sciences National 12th July 2014
  In vitro antimicrobial study and phtyochemical screening of Citrus sinensis and Citrus limon fruit peel extracts National Conference on Biodiversity Conservation – Embracing our Future, Preserving Our Past The IIS University in collaboration with Indian Science Congress Association and Dept. of Wild Life, Jaipur National 27th- 28th September, 2013
  Isolation and screening of microorganisms capable of degrading  cypremethrin National Conference on Enviornmental issues, Toxicology and Exposure Science Agarwal P.G. College in collaboration with University Grants Commission  National 20th- 21st September, 2013
  Isolation and screening of chlorpyifos degrading microorganisms present in agricultural soil National Conference of natural products for human health & Bioremediation of pollutants Centre for advanced studies(CAS), Dept of zoology, University of Rajasthan,
National
22nd – 23rd March, 2013
  Dyeability and Antimicrobial Properties of cotton fabrics finished with  Pomegranate (Punica Granatum Extracts) , Turmeric (curcuma longa)  and Heena (Lawsonia inermis) National Conference of natural products for human health & Bioremediation of pollutants Centre for advanced studies(CAS), Dept of zoology, University of Rajasthan, National 22nd – 23rd March, 2013
  Isolation and characterization of pesticide degrading microorganisms National Conference on forest and Wildlife: Present needs and challenges Dept of zoology, Govt R D girls College and Rajasthan forest Dept, Bharatpur National 30th- 31st January 2013
 
Evaluation of Phytochemicals, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of in vitro culture of Vigna unguiculataL. Walp.
Researcher
Sharad Vats1*, Radhika Tiwari2, Afroz Alam1, Kambaska K. Behera1 and Ruchi Pareek2
Interational
Researcher 2012;4(11):70-74]. (ISSN:
1553-9865)
 
2.

Geographical Indications: A boon for the artisans of Rajasthan

 Intellectual Property Rights - Current and Future Prospects The IIS University National 12th- 13th October, 2012
3.

Phytochemical analyis and antibacterial activity of Withania somnifera and Bacopa monnieri

 7th Biyani International Conference- 2012 on Drug Development: A Collaborative Approach of Chemist and Biologist (BICON- 12) Biyani Group of Colleges International 17th September, 2012
4.

Desert Agriculture and Agroforestry: To make the desert bloom

 Sustainable  Development in Rural India: Efforts & Challenges The IIS University National 18th - 19th September 2012
5.                       “Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of some plant extracts against pathogenic bacteria” XXXI Annual Conference of the Society of Toxicology, (STOX) India and Symposium on Current Trends in Environmental Toxicology STOX, India and The IIS University International 22nd – 24th, December, 2011
6. Nanocurcumin supplementation combats oxidative stress induced by combined treatment of arsenic and fluoride  XXXI Annual Conference of the Society of Toxicology, (STOX) India and Symposium on Current Trends in Environmental Toxicology STOX, India and The IIS University    International 22nd – 24th, December, 2011
7.   Gallic acid protects against arsenic induced oxidative stress in brain and liver of mice XXXI Annual Conference of the Society of Toxicology, (STOX) India and Symposium on Current Trends in Environmental Toxicology STOX, India and The IIS University International 22nd – 24th, December, 2011
8.   Water dispersible oral nanoformulation of chelating agents encapsulated polymeric nano particles for the treatment of heavy metal poisoning. XXXI Annual Conference of the Society of Toxicology, (STOX) India and Symposium on Current Trends in Environmental Toxicology STOX, India and The IIS University International 22nd – 24th, December, 2011
9.       Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial evaluation of some  plant extracts XXXI Annual Conference of the Society of Toxicology, (STOX) India and Symposium on Current Trends in Environmental Toxicology  STOX, India and The IIS University International 22nd – 24th, December, 2011
10.

Antibacterial evaluation of some plant extracts against some pathogenic bacteria

(Poster presented in absence)

 National Conference on Bioinformatics and Conmputational Biology Lachoo Memorial College of Science & Technology, Jodhpur National 23rd- 24th September, 2011
11. Are you happy at work? A shift from Job security to job satisfaction HR Conclave 2011“Generation Y employees – the future of entrepreneurship” The IIS University National 23rd- 24th September, 2011
12. Cancer Poster session organized on Cancer day National Cancer Society National 4th February, 2011
13. Ameliorative effect of Triticum aestivum on arsenic induced toxicity in Swiss Albino Mice 30th Conference of Society of Toxicology(India) & Symposium on Strategies for safety Study Requirements for Herbal Requirements for Herbal Formulations  Jamia Hamdard University, New, Delhi International 9th- 11th December, 2010
14. Biomedical Textiles Environmental sustainability of Textile industry International College for girls and UGC National 9th January, 2010
15. Environment Toxicology “Mini Miners” Recent Trends in Environmental Toxicology and Biotechnological Approach to conserve Environment International College for girls & Association of Microbiologists of India National 30th – 31st January, 2009
16. Protective effect of T. aestivum against Arsenic induced toxicity in Swiss Albino mice Recent Trends in Environmental Toxicology and Biotechnological Approach to conserve Environment International College for girls & Association of Microbiologists of India National 30th – 31st January, 2009
17. Ameliorative effect of Wheat grass  against Arsenic toxicity in Swiss albino mice Molecular Mechanism of Diseases The Defense Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior International 15th - 16th , December, 2008
18. Ameliorative effect of Triticum aestivum against Arsenic induced toxicity in Swiss albino mice International Conference on ‘ Free Radicals & Natural Products in Health (FRNPH – 2008) Centre for advanced studies, Dept of Zoology, University of Rajasthan Jaipur International 14th – 16th February, 2008
19. Ameliorative effect of T. aestivum against Arsenic induced toxicity in liver of Swiss Albino mice XXVII Annual conference of Society of Toxicology, India (STOX) Society of Toxicology, India (STOX) International 6th – 7th October, 2007
20. Protective effect of T. aestivum (Wheat grass) against Arsenic induced toxicity in intestine of Swiss Albino mice XXVII Annual conference of Society of Toxicology, India (STOX). Society of Toxicology, India (STOX) International 6th – 7th October, 2007

 

Conference Organization: 

1. National Conference on ‘Application of Biotechnology in Sustaining the Environment’ sponsored by DBT and Indian Science Congress, 5th – 6th February 2008.
2. UGC sponsored National conference on ‘Recent trends in Environmental Toxicology and Biotechnological Approach to Converse Environment’ held on 30-31 Jan. 2009.
3. XXXI Annual Conference of the Society of Toxicology, (STOX) India and Symposium on Current Trends in Environmental Toxicology held on on 22nd – 24th, December, 2011

4. International Conference on Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (ICBN)  as treasurer held on 30th January - 1 February 2016

5. National Seminar on Wmonen employment, Entreprenuership and empowerment: sustainable pathways to an egalitarian society held on 30th- 31st January 2017.

Research Projects: 

Minor research Project (ICG) entitled “Evaluation of antioxidant potential of Bacopa monnieri” . Completed in November’ 2011.

Student Project entitled "Degradation of Organophosphate pesticide Malathion by micro organisms isolated from agricultural soils" with Ms Neha saxena submitted to DST, Jaipur.

Student Project titled "Evaluation of efficacy of the natural dyes and mmordants in imparting antimicrobial properties to different textile materials" with Ms Disha Pamecha, funded by The IIS University, Jaipur.Completed in 2014

Student project titted " Evaluation of drying techniques and extraction solvents on antioxidant activity of Mimordia charantia and Linum usitatissium L. " with Ms Disha Pamecha, funded by The IIS University, Jaipur completed in December 2016

Student project titled " Effects of elevated levels of Soil phosphorus om iron content of leabes of Capsicum annum L. " with Ms Yasha Singh, funded by IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur completed in March 2018

Student project titiled " Effect of soil phosphorus on antioxidant system of Capsicum annum L. under saline conditions" with Ms Suruchi Gurjar funded by IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur completed in March 2018

Awards and Distinctions: 

Achievements

  • Secured second position in the M.Sc First Semester Examinations held in the year 2002.
  • Won second prize in the academic year 1999-2000 for seminar presentation in Industrial Microbiology in BSc.
  • Received a certificate of appreciation for volunteering in organizing the 41st Annual Meeting of “Microbiologists of India” held at Birla Institute of Scientific Research, Jaipur, November 2000.
  • Qualified NET 2006
  • Won Best 5 Poster in International Conference on Molecular mechanism of Disease at DRDE, Gwalior, December 15-16, 2008
  • Won III prize in poster competition in UGC sponsored National Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Toxicology and Biotechnological Approach to Conserve Environment organized by ICG and AMI (Jaipur chapter) on January 30-31, 2009.
  • Won the best participant award at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards held in Kota 2010.
  • Won second prize in oral presentation at the HR Conclave 2011” Generation Y employees- the future of entrepreneurship” held at the IIS University on 23rd- 24th September, 2011
  • Teacher’s excellence award 2014 given by CEE (Confederation of Education excellence)  in recognition of number of conferences attended on 6th September 2014.
  • Awarded second prize in poster competition at the National Conference on Bioprocess Technology: Basics, Advancements & Challenges (BTBAC2014) organized by Jaipur National University, Jaipur on 13th September 2014.
  • Awarded International best oral presentation award in International Science Congress held in Pune on 8th- 9th Dec 2016.
Consultancy Areas: 

Agribiotechnology
Animal Handling especially Mice related to Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis
Antimicrobial Activity of Drugs
Basic Cell and Molecular Biological Techniques
Basic Microbiological Techniques

Toxicology
Communication and Soft Skills
 

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