Research Scholar (Ongoing):
Microbiology, Bioinformatics and Algal Biotechnology
Research Experience: D.Phil. (2013-2016): “Screening and Isolation of UV-B Protecting Compounds from some Cyanobacterial isolates”. Supervisor: Prof. Shanthy Sundaram, Coordinator, Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad. U.P.Visiting Researcher: Elucidation of mechanism of action of Withaferin A using highly affinity functional beads”. Colaborator: Prof. Hiroshi Handa at Solution Research Laboratory at Department of Nanoparticle Translational Research, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan. (24th Februay 2014 to 14th March 2014). (DST/JSPS).Project JRF (UGC): “Screening and Isolation of UV-B Protecting Compounds from fresh water Cyanobacteria”. Supervisor: Prof. Shanthy Sundaram, Coordinator, Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad. U.P. (26th August 2010 to 30th April 2012.)Research Assistant (DRDO): “Studies of different biomaterials and their adherence properties to various surfaces leading to designing of Si-MEMS biosensor for detection of wide range of pollutants”. (16th November 2009 to 25thAugust 2010). Supervisor: Prof. Shanthy Sundaram, Coordinator, Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad. U.P.