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Dr. Sneh Gautam
Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering

Dr. Sneh Gautam

Assistant Professor
  • QualificationPh.D. (IIT Roorkee)
  • SpecialisationNanobiotechnology
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  • Contact+91-7088042529

Area of Interest

  • Nanocomposite
  • Nanoencapsulation
  • Biopolymers
  • Nanofertilizer

Experience

Teaching / Working Experience: 10 Years — Department of Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar.

Courses Taught

  • Nanobiotehnology
  • Techniques in Molecular Biology
  • Techniques in Genetic Engineering
  • Molecular Breeding in Field Crops
  • Fundamental of Molecular Biology
  • Microbial Technology
  • Recombinant DNA Technology
  • Regulation in Biotechnology
  • Vaccine Technology
  • Biosafety
  • IPR and Bioethics

Research Profile

Selected Research Publications

  1. Pandey, N., Sharma, D., Das, A., Singh, T., Pant, A., Gautam, S. and Lohani, P., 2026. Benefits, risks, and future prospectives of nanomaterials in sustainable agriculture: a review. Nanotoxicology, pp.1-21 (Impact factor 3.6).
  2. Vaishnavi Rawat, Ravendra Kumar, Poornima Bhatt, Stefania Garzoli, Pooja Bargali, Sakshi Negi, Avdhesh Kumar, Piyush Kumar, Shivangi Chamoli, Sneh Gautam, Dharmendra Singh Rawat, Botanical, traditional uses, phytochemical and biological potential of Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae) – A review, South African Journal of Botany, 194(2026) 302-322. (Impact factor 2.7)
  3. Komal, Sapna, Chhavi Sharma, Pinaki Dey, Puneet Pathak, and Sneh Gautam. "Bacterial nanocellulose composites for sustainable food packaging: a strategy to reduce postharvest loss in fresh produce." Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 10 (2026): 1806192. (Impact factor 3.1)
  4. Karakoti, Himani, Ravendra Kumar, Shivang Joshi, Pooja Bargali, Sneh Gautam, Fábio Cardoso, Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira, Shilpi Rawat, and Dharmendra Singh Rawat. "Chitosan nanoparticles loaded with Cosmos bipinnatus essential oil for sustainable management of plant parasitic nematodes." Discover Nano 21, no. 1 (2026): 70. (Impact Factor: 6.7).
  5. Sharma, Chhavi, Sapna Kundu, Shalini Singh, Juhi Saxena, Sneh Gautam, Amit Kumar, and Puneet Pathak. "From concept to shelf: engineering biopolymer-based food packaging for sustainability." RSC Sustainability (2025), 3, 4992–5026 (Impact Factor: 6.6).
  6. Singh, A., Rawat, T., Govardhan, O., Sharma, C., Lohani, P., Kumar, A., Hassan, S., Singh, H., Kumar, S., Yadav, R.R. and Gautam, S., 2025. Impact of Green Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles from Rhododendron arboretum on Wheat (Triticum aestivum): Evaluation of Morpho-physiological, Biochemical and Yield Attributes. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, p.103640. (Impact Factor: 4.6)
  7. Bargali, P., Kumar, R., Joshi, S., Karakoti, H., Gautam, S., Rawat, S. and Rawat, D.S., 2025. Artemisia annua L. essential oil-loaded chitosan nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, in-vitro release kinetics, and acetylcholinesterase inhibition as a mode of action against plant-parasitic nematodes. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.144221. (Impact Factor: 8.7)
  8. Sharma, C., Raza, M.A., Purohit, S.D., Pathak, P., Gautam, S., Corridon, P.R. and Han, S.S., 2025. Cellulose-based 3D printing bio-inks for biomedical applications: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.141174. (Impact Factor: 8.7)
  9. Sapna, Sharma, C., Pathak, P. and Gautam, S., 2025. Chitosan Edible Coatings Loaded with Bioactive Components for Fruits and Vegetables: A Step Toward Sustainable Development Goals. Food and Bioprocess Technology, pp.1-35. (Impact Factor: 5.6)
  10. Purohit, Shiv Dutt, Rakesh Bhaskar, Hemant Singh, Ruchir Priyadarshi, Hyunjin Kim, Yumi Son, Sneh Gautam, and Sung Soo Han. "Chitosan-based Electrospun fibers for Bone-tissue Engineering: Recent Research Advancements." International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2024): 136530. (Impact factor: 8.7).
  11. Sharma, C., Bhardwaj, N.K., Pathak, P., Dey, P., Gautam, S., Kumar, S. and Purohit, S.D., 2024. Bacterial nanocellulose by static, static intermittent fed-batch and rotary disc bioreactor-based fermentation routes using economical black tea broth medium: A comparative account. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 277, p.134228 (Impact factor 8.7).
  12. Sapna, Chhavi Sharma, Puneet Pathak, Shashi Prabha Yadav, Sneh Gautam, Potential of emerging “all-natural” edible coatings to prevent post-harvest losses of vegetables and fruits for sustainable agriculture, Progress in Organic Coatings, 193 (2024) 108537. (Impact Factor 7.9).
  13. Diksha Wahi, Komal Bisht, Sneh Gautam, Prafull Salvi, Pushpa Lohani, Green synthesis, characterization and application of nano silica for drought endurance in Eleucine coracana, Environmental Science: Nano (2024), 11, 3412-3429 (Impact factor 5.6).
  14. Chhavi Sharma, Puneet Pathak, Anuj Kumar, Sneh Gautam, Sustainable Regenerative Agriculture Allied with Digital Agri-Technologies and Future Perspectives for Transforming Agrarian Sector, Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2024, 1-36 (Impact factor 4.9).
  15. Hemant Singh, Mukesh Dhanka, Indu Yadav, Sneh Gautam, Showkeen Muzamil Bashir, Narayan Chandra Mishra, Taruna Arora, and Shabir Hassan. "Technological Interventions Enhancing Curcumin Bioavailability in Wound-Healing Therapeutics." Tissue Engineering Part B: Reviews 30, no. 2 (2024): 230-253. (Impact Factor 4.3).
  16. Shivraj Sahu, Sneh Gautam, Atul Singh, Pushpa Lohani, Chhavi Sharma, Puneet Pathak, Anuj Kumar, and Hemant Singh. "Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-zinc-salicylic acid nanoparticles: A plant biostimulant." International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 253 (2023): 127602. (Impact factor 8.7).
  17. Debjyoti Das, Komal Bisht, Ankita Chauhan, Sneh Gautam, Jai Prakash Jaiswal, Prafull Salvi, Pushpa Lohani, 2023, Morpho-physiological and biochemical responses in wheat foliar sprayed with zinc-chitosan-salicylic acid nanoparticles during drought stress, Plant Nano Biology, 4, p. 100034. (Impact Factor: 9.1)
  18. Sneh Gautam, Amit Kumar Dinda, Narayan Chandra Mishra, Fabrication and characterization of PCL/gelatin composite nanofibrous scaffold for tissue engineering applications by electrospinning method, Material Science and Engineering C, (2013) 33(3):1228-1235(Impact factor 6.7).
  19. Sneh Gautam, Chia-Fu Chou, Amit K. Dinda, Pravin D Potdar, Narayan C. Mishra, Fabrication and Characterization of PCL/Gelatin/Chitosan Ternary Nanofibrous Composite Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications, Journal of Material Science, (2014), 49:1076–1089, (Impact factor 4.4).
  20. Sneh Gautam, Chia-Fu Chou, Amit K. Dinda, Pravin D Potdar, Narayan C. Mishra, Surface Modification of Nanofibrous Polycaprolactone/Gelatin Composite Scaffold by Collagen type I Grafting for Skin Tissue Engineering, Material Science and Engineering C, (2014) 34:402–409 (Impact factor 6.7).
  21. Sneh Gautam, Chhavi Sharma, Shiv Dutt Purohit, Hemant Singh, Amit Kumar Dinda, Pravin D. Potdar, Chia-Fu Chou, and Narayan Chandra Mishra. "Gelatin-polycaprolactone-nanohydroxyapatite electrospun nanocomposite scaffold for bone tissue engineering." Materials Science and Engineering: C 119 (2021): 111588. (Impact factor 6.7).
  22. Sneh Gautam, Shiv Dutt Purohit, Hemant Singh, Amit Kumar Dinda, Pravin D. Potdar, Chhavi Sharma, Chia-Fu Chou, and Narayan Chandra Mishra. "Surface modification of PCL-gelatin-chitosan electrospun scaffold by nano-hydroxyapatite for bone tissue engineering." Materials Today Communications 34 (2023): 105237. (Impact factor 4.9)
  23. Singh, H., Purohit, S.D., Bhaskar, R., Yadav, I., Bhushan, S., Gupta, M.K., Gautam, S., Showkeen, M. and Mishra, N.C., 2021. Biomatrix from goat-waste in sponge/gel/powder form for tissue engineering and synergistic effect of nanoceria. Biomedical Materials, 16 (2), p.025008. (Impact factor: 3.9)
  24. Poonam Maan, Amit Kumar Bharti, Sneh Gautam, and Dharm Dutt, Screening of Important Factors for Xylanase and Cellulase Production from the Fungus C. cinerea RM-1NFCCI-3086 through Plackett-Burman Experimental Design, BioResources, (2016), 11(4), 8269-8276, (Impact factor 1.7).
  25. Chhavi Sharma, Sneh Gautam, Amit K. Dinda, Narayan. C. Mishra, Cartilage tissue engineering: current scenario and challenges, Advanced Materials Letters, (2011), 2(2): 90-99.
  26. Gautam, S., Biocompatibility Study of Collagen I Modified PCL/Gelatin/Chitosan Composite Nanofibrous Scaffold for Fibroblast and Osteoblast Cells, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, (2020), 9(5), 2319-7706. (NAAS rating 5.3)
  27. Meher, B.B., Sahu, S., Singhal, S., Joshi, M., Maan, P., Gautam, S., 2020, Influence of Green Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth in Wheat (Triticum aestivum), International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9 (5), 258-270. (NAAS rating 5.3)
  28. Gautam, S. and Ambwani, S., 2019. Tissue Engineering: New Paradigm of Biomedicine. Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia, 16(3), pp.521-532. (NAAS 4.8)
  29. Kartikay Joshi, Divya Badoni, Sneh Gautam and Pushpa Lohani, The Multifareous role of Nanomedicine in healthcare, Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research 2022; 11(4): 89-94.
  30. Bisht, Komal, Niharika Pandey, Sneh Gautam, and Pushpa Lohani. 2024. “Determination of Polyphenols, Reducing Potential and FT-IR Analysis of Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis L.) Leaves Extract for Nanoparticles Synthesis”. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology 27 (8):842-50. (NAAS 5.3).

Book Chapters

  1. Sharma, C., Khan, A., Singh, S., Gautam, S., Potdar, P. and Scott, E., 2026. Challenges and future horizons in nanomedicine. In Nanomedicine in Oncology (pp. 253-287). Academic Press.
  2. Pathak, Puneet, Chhavi Sharma, Sneh Gautam, Shashi Prabha Yadav, and Aparajita Das. "Valorization of Rice Straw for Ethanol Production and Lignin Recovery Through Acidic and Alkaline Pre-treatments." In Black Liquor Waste Management in the Pulp and Paper Industry, pp. 137-160. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 2026.
  3. Kundu, S., Sharma, C., Pathak, P., Saxena, J. and Gautam, S., 2025. Revolutionizing Post-Harvest Packaging: Energy-Efficient Approach for Fresh Produce Preservation. In Energy Efficient Technologies for Food Safety, Quality, and Security (pp. 139-194). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
  4. Sharma, Chhavi, Anshul Sharma, Puneet Pathak, and Sneh Gautam. "Phytochemicals in herbal medicine: traditional remedies and modern applications." In Phytoceuticals in Food for Health and Wellness, pp. 615-631. Academic Press, 2026.
  5. Atul Singh, Hemant Singh, Sushma, Oddem Govardhan, Pushpa Lohani, Chhavi Sharma, Sonu Ambawni, Shabir Hassan, Sneh Gautam, 2024 Natural Biopolymers for Bone Tissue Engineering, Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Vol – 1, Mr. Mahmood Alam, Bentham Science Publishers LTD (Under publication).
  6. Chhavi Sharma, Pravin Potdar, Samit Kumar, Sneh Gautam, Puneet Pathak, The potential of Bacterial nanocellulose-based Hydrogels and their nanocomposites as coating materials in Regenerative Biomedicine, Medical application for Biocompatibility Surfaces and coating Edited by Shriknat Kulkarni, A.K. Haghi, Bancha Yingngam and Mattew Chidozie Ogwu, Royal Society of chemistry, (2024), pp-119-160.
  7. Sneh Gautam, Pushpa Lohani, Shiv Dutt Purohit, Sonu Ambawani, and Pooam Maan, 2023. Potential of Natural-Product Based Nano-Formulations as Chemopreventive Agents. Natural Products and Nano-Formulations in Cancer Chemoprevention (pp. 129-142), Shiv Kumar Dubey (ed.) CRC press, Taylor & Francis group.
  8. Chhavi Sharma, Puneet Pathak, and Sneh Gautam, Transforming Agri-Crop Residue Biomass for Value Addition: An Innovative Strategy Toward Resilient Circular Economy, (pp. 1- 26) S. Thomas et al. (eds.), Handbook of Biomass, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023.
  9. Sneh Gautam, Pushpa Lohani, Poonam Maan, 2022. Application of Biomimetic Membranes for Water Purification. In Nano-biotechnology for Waste Water Treatment (pp. 347-364)) J. P. N. Rai and S. Saraswat (eds.), Nano-biotechnology for Waste Water Treatment, Water Science and Technology Library 111 Springer, Cham.
  10. Sneh Gautam Hemant Singh, and N.C. Mishra, 2022. Natural polymer-based electrospun systems for wound management. (pp. 167-186), Mahesh K. Sah, João F. Manom, Naresh Kasoju (eds.). In Natural Polymers in Wound Healing and Repair, Elsevier.

Conference Abstracts & Presentations

  1. Sapna Kundu, Chhavi Sharma, Puneet Pathak, Sneh Gautam, " chitosan -based bioactive coating for preserving fresh food: A step toward sustainability. 2nd International Conference on Biomanufacturing, Bio-innovation and Environmental Sustainability (ICBBES 2026) held during 10 -11th April 2026 at Chandigarh University Punjab.
  2. Rishav Kumar, Sneh Guatam, Chhavi Sharma, Pushpa Lohani, Puneet Pathak, Morphophysiological and biochemical Responses of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to Chitosan-Iron-Salicylic Acid Nanocomposites, International Conference on Harnessing Biotechnology for a Sustainable Bio-E3 Future, held during 19-21 November 2025 at Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, Patwadangar, Nainital, India.
  3. Aayeisha Das, Kavita Chaudhary, Niharika Pandey, Devanshi, Sneh Guatam, Pushpa Lohani, Comparative Nutritional, Antioxidant and Antinutrient Profiles of Seeds of Drought-Tolerant and Sensitive Wheat varieties: A Biotech Perspective, International Conference on Harnessing Biotechnology for a Sustainable Bio-E3 Future, held during 19-21 November 2025 at Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, Patwadangar, Nainital, India.
  4. Rishav Kumar, Sneh Guatam, Chhavi Sharma, Pushpa Lohani, Puneet Pathak, Uptake, Transport and fate of Nanoparticles in Plants, 12th International conference on Emerging Issues in Agriculture, Food Technology, Biological and Applied Sciences for Global Development (EIAFTBASGD-2025) held during 15-17 November, 2025 at Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udipaur Rajasthan, India.
  5. Invited talk on “Zinc-based Chitosan Nanoparticles: A Novel approach from Plant to Human Health in International Conference on Biomaterials and Healthcare-2025 held from 27- 30th October 2025 at IIT Roorkee, Roorkee.
  6. Kavita Chaudhary, Niharika Pandey, Sneh Gautam, Anshu Rahal and Pushpa Lohani, “Effect of drought on nutrition composition of grains of contrasting genotypes of wheat and finger Millet” in International Conferences on Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture, Environment & Health for Viksit Bharat, held during 03-05 February 2025 at Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, Haldhi, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
  7. Niharika Pandey, Aayeisha Das, Diksha Sharma, Sneh Gautam, Pushpa Lohani, Impact of Seed Priming With Essential Oil Nanoemulsions on Germination and Seedling Growth of Wheat, in XVII Agricultural Science Congress 2025, Frontier Sciences and Technology in Agriculture for a Developed India during 20-22, February 2025 at G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
  8. Sameekshya Subhradarshinee Patra, Aayeisha Das, Niharika Pandey, Sneh Gautam and Pushpa Lohani, Impact of Foliar Application of Silica Nanoparticle on Growth and Yield of Wheat, XVII Agricultural Science Congress 2025, Frontier Sciences and Technology in Agriculture for a Developed India during 20-22, February 2025 at G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
  9. Pooja Bargali, Ravendra Kumar, Sneh Gautam, “Evaluation ff Nematicidal Potential and Encapsulation of Artemisia Annua L. Essential Oil” in XVII Agricultural Science Congress 2025, Frontier Sciences and Technology in Agriculture for a Developed India during 20-22, February 2025 at G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
  10. Oral presentation entitled “Effect of Chitosan- Zn-Salicylic acid Nanocomposites Particles on Wheat (Triticum aestivum): Evaluation of Biochemical and Yield Responses” in Internation Conference on Recent Advances in Agriculture, Engineering, Applied & Life Sciences for Environmental Sustainability (RAAEALSES-2024) held during 23-25 October 2024, at Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
  11. Tushar Singh, Prakhar Bhatt, Niharika Pandey, Sneh Gautam, Pushpa Lohani, “Advancing wheat Disease Management: Classification of Yellow Rust Severity Using Convolutional Neural Network Model and Nanoparticle Treatments” in International Workshop on “Real-time Automated Pest Monitoring of Horticulture Crops” 21-22, 2024 at G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar-263145, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
  12. Oral presentation entitled “Synthesis of Zn encapsulated Polymer-based Nanoparticles for Oxidative Stress Management in Plant” in International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Basic & Applied Sciences for Societal Development organized by College of Basic Science & Humanities, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India from 24-25 March 2023.
  13. Oral presentation entitled “Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Wheat Seed Germination and Seedling Growth, in 7th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2023; virtual conference) organized by the Department of Physics and Nanotechnology SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India from 27 - 29 March 2023.
  14. Atul Singh, Kirti Singh, Sneh Gautam “Role of Nanoparticles in Sustainable Agriculture: Recent Advances, Toxicity and Challenges” in 7th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2023; virtual conference) organized by the Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India from 27 - 29 March 2023.
  15. Oral presentation entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and their Effect on Seed Germination” in International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Applications (ICANA-2022) organized by VIT-AP University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India from 16-18 November 2022.
  16. Oral presentation entitled “Effect of Zinc oxide Nanoparticles on Yield and Biochemical Responses in Wheat” in International Conferences on Nanotechnology: Opportunities & Challenges (ICNOC-2022) organized by Department of Applied Sciences & Humanities, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi, India from 28-30 November 2022.
  17. Oral presentation entitled “Effect of Zn-Chitosan-Salicylic acid Nanocomposite Particles on Wheat Seed Germination” in International Conference on Advances in Agriculture, Environmental and Biosciences for Sustainable Development (AAEBSSD-2021) organized by Agro Environmental Development Society (AEDS), Majhra Ghat, Rampur, U.P, India from 5-6 August 2021.
  18. Megha Bhatt, Sneh Gautam and Pushpa Lohani, “Full-length cloning and in-silico analysis of drought responsive EcMyb1 gene from finger millet (PRM6107)” in International Conference on Advances in Agriculture, Environmental and Biosciences for Sustainable Development (AAEBSSD-2021) organized by Agro-Environmental Development Society (AEDS), Majhra Ghat, Rampur, U.P, from 5-6 August 2021.
  19. Oral presentation entitled “Evaluation of PCL/Gelatin/chitosan/nHAp Quaternary Nanofibrous Composite Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications” held during 24-26 May 2019 in International Conference on Energy, Functional Materials and Nanotechnology & Sustainable Environment Management at Kumaun University, Nainital.
  20. Oral presentation entitled “Microbial Diversity: Significance” held on 6th January 2019 in National Conference on Status of Upcoming Trends in Biodiversity Conservation at Department of Botany, Chaman Lal Mahavidhyalaya, Landhaura, Haridwar (UK).
  21. Invited Talk “Surface Functionalization of PCL/Gelatin/Chitosan Nanofibrous Composite Scaffold by Nano-hydroxyapatite for Bone Regeneration” held during 06-08 December 2017 in International conference on Nanotechnology: Ideas Innovation and initiatives-2017 (ICN:3I) at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee.
  22. Oral presentation entitled “PCL/Gelatin/nHAp Ternary Nanocomposite Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering” held during 15-17April 2016 in International conference on Biomaterials, Biodiagnostics, Tissue engineering, Drug delivery and Regenerative Medicine (BiTerm-2016) at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi.
  23. Oral presentation entitled “Surface Modification of PCL/Gelatin Composite Scaffold by Collagen Grafting for Skin Regeneration” held during 2-4 November 2012 in International conference on Advances in Materials and Processing: Challenges and Opportunity (AMPCO-2012) at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
  24. Poster Presentation entitled “In-vitro Biocompatibility Study of Electrospun Composite Scaffold using Mouse Fibroblast” held during 29-31 March 2012 in International Conference on Microbial, Plant & Animal Research (ICMPAR-2012) at Mody Institute of Technology & Science, Sikar, Rajasthan.
  25. Oral presentation entitled “Optimization of electrospinning parameters to fabricate composite nanofibrous Tissue Engineering Scaffold” in International Conference on Nanomaterials& Nanotechnology (ICNANO) held during 18-21 December, 2011 at Conference Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi.
  26. Oral presentation entitled “Fabrication of Polycaprolactone/Gelatin/Chitosan Composite Nanofibrous Scaffold” in International Conference on Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine ICTERM-2011 held during 30 Sept to 2 Oct 2011 at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.
  27. Oral presentation entitled “Fabrication of Polycaprolactone/Gelatin Composite Nanofibrous Tissue Engineering Scaffold by electrospinning method” in National Conference on Advances in Chemical Engineering held during 27-28 Feb 2011 at Thapar University Patiala.
  28. Sweta Gupta, Uday Kumar, Sneh Gautam, Chhavi Sharma, Narayan Chandra Mishra, “Production of nanofibers by electrospinning and their application in engineering and technology” National Conference (LSFI_MIET_Nano_2011) on Nanoscience and nanotechnology, jointly organized by Life Science Foundation of India, Karnataka& Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology, Meerut during 22-26th November, 2011.

Research Projects

  1. Morpho-Physiological and biochemical characterization of tolerance traits in global collection of finger millets subjected to drought stress, funding agency: UCB; approved cost: 5.15 lakhs; ongoing.
  2. Encapsulation strategies to enhance nematicidal properties of essential oils from artemisia species growing in Uttarakhand, Funding agency: UCOST; approve cost: 6 lakhs; ongoing.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Awarded Young Scientist Award in International Conference on Biomaterials and Healthcare 2025 organized by IIT Roorkee from 27- 30th October 2025.
  • Reviewer in International journal of Agriculture Science (ISSN:0975-3710 EISSN:0975-9107) of “Bioinfo Publications”.
  • Reviewer in Journal of Nanomaterials (DOI: 10.1155/9182) of Hindwai Publication
  • Reviewer in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (ISSN (Online): 2296-4185) of Frontiers Media S.A
  • Reviewer in Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia (ISSN 0973-1245)
  • Life member of Indian Science Congress Association (No. L-37669)
  • Life member of Society for Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine (India); (Registration No: 1406T/2007)
  • Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE -2007) in Life Sciences

Trainings, Workshops & Projects Undertaken

  1. 21 days CAFT training program at G.B.Pant University of Agriculture & Technology on “Modern concept in plant disease management for enhancing quality and productivity” from February 8-28, 2019.
  2. 21 days CAFT training program at IARI on “Whole genome sequencing of Plant Pathogens: Methods and Applications” from December 29th, 2017 to 18th January 2018.
  3. Participated in “Induction training program for newly recruited Assistant Professor” at G.B.Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar from 21st – 27th Dec, 2015.
  4. Training program on “Advance Techniques in Molecular Medicine & Stem cell Biology” at Department of Molecular Medicine & Biology, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai from 16th January 2012 to 15th February 2012.
  5. Workshop on “Gene cloning and its Expression to produced Genetically Modified Organism organized by Cytogene Research & Development, Lucknow from 6 June – 02 July 2021.
  6. Workshop on Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting, organized by Department of Biotechnology & Medical Engineering, NIT, Rourkela on September 29, 2011, (One day).
  7. Workshop on Controlled Rate Freezing of Cells & Tissues, organized by Department of Biotechnology & Medical Engineering, NIT, Rourkela on September 28, 2011.
  8. Workshop on Scaffold Fabrication, organized by Department of Biotechnology & Medical Engineering, NIT, Rourkela on September 27, 2011.
  9. Workshop on Web of Science (Science Citation index and Sci Finder Scholar), organized by Mahatma Gandhi Central Library, IIT Roorkee on June, 23, 2011.
  10. Workshop on Patent Awareness, organized by School of Management and Social Sciences, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala on August 20, 2005 (One day).
  11. Project on “Microbial Production of Arginase from Neurosporacrassa and its cDNA production by RT-PCR” at Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala from 2nd June – 2nd July 2006.
  12. Project on “Studies on Shelf-Life Extension and Preservation of Edible Mushroom Agaricus Bisporus” at Science and Technology Entrepreneur Park (STEP), at Thapar University, Patiala from July 2006 – July 2007.

Refresher Courses, FDPs & e-Conferences

  1. 21 days Refresher course at Department of Mathematics and statistics, CCSHAU, Hisaron “Statistical Tool and Techniques for analysis of agriculture Data”from 8-28th July 2020,
  2. Two-week International Faculty Development Program at Department of Biotechnology & Computer Sciences and Engineering, G.B Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ghurdhauri, PauriGarhwal, Uttarakhand on “Bioinformatics, big data and drug discovery- Prospects and Challenges” from14-24th September 2020,
  3. 3 days International virtual conference on “Plant specialized Metabolism and Metabolic Engineering” at CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, India from 14-16th October 2020.
  4. 3 days International e-conferences on “Advanced and future outlook in Biotechnology and crop improvement for sustainable productivity” at Department of Biotechnology & Crop improvement, College of Horticulture, UHS campus, University of Horticulture Sciences, Bagalkot from 24-27th November 2020.
  5. Participate in second International Conference on “Climate Change and its effect on environment, Food & Society” Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune from 15-16 June 2021.
  6. Two week Faculty Development Program on “Developing online Course for SWAYAM” organized by School of Computer Science & IT and online Program cell Uttarakhand open University, Haldwani from 21June – 5 July 2021.
  7. One month MOOCS Course on “Digital Teaching Techniques” organized by ICAR-National Academy of Agriculture Research Management from 1-31 December 2021.
  8. 14 days Refresher course on “Trends in Biotechnology” organized by UGC-HRDC Kumaun University Nainital (Uttarakhand) from 3-16 March 2022.
  9. 15 days Capacity Building Programme for Assistant Professor organized by G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar from 07-21 August 2023.
  10. 12 days Malaviya mission Teaching Training Programme (MMTTP) of University Grant Commission (UGC) organized by Malaviya mission Teacher Training Center, North-Eastern Hill University, Shilong from 19th September 2024 to 30th September.

Students Guided

  • Master’s degree: 6
  • Ph.D. Degree: Nil
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