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Shikha Thakur

Assistant Professor (Guest Lecturer) - Department of Biotechnology at Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Skills & Expertise

Microbiological Techniques Isolation Purification Characterization Identification Preservation Maintenance of Microbial Cultures Staining of Microorganisms Gram's Staining Acid Fast Staining Endospore Staining Spread Plate Streak Plate Culture Preservation Techniques Environmental Bio Techniques BOD COD Coliform Tests Isolation of Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria Isolation of Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria Plant Pathological Techniques Pathogenicity Testing Colony Interaction Well In Agar Techniques Spore Germination Biochemical Tests Bioinformatics SPSS Genstat Statistica Photoshop

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Result Oriented Team Work Time Management Problem Solving

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💼 Experience

Assistant Professor (Guest Lecturer) - Department of Biotechnology

Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India · July 2018 - January 2019
  • Teaching Bioinformatics and its practical applications Prepared and graded exams, kept records of scored using excel.

Assistant Professor - Department of Microbiology

SIPAS, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna University, India · January 2015 - January 2018
  • Conducted office hours to help students to understand the concerned topics. (Post graduate and graduate level course) Prepared and graded exams, kept records of scored using excel. Aided students in performing seminars, laboratory experimental work.

Ph.D. Research Assistant, Forest Pathology laboratory (F.R.I. Deemed University)

Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India · November 2009 - November 2014
  • Administered experimental and analytical studies on Chemical markers of Eucalyptus hybrids for wood durability and foliage resistance: Characterization, heritability and genetic correlation. Isolation and identification of fungus from different plant parts viz., seeds, roots, leaves. Studied antimicrobial activity of extracts of medicinal plants/essential oils on morphology of fungus. New findings: New disease of Uraria picta and its chemical control. New records of foliar diseases on medicinal plants. Designing of data base of medicinal plants diseases associated with in and around areas of Uttarakhand.

🎓 Education

Forest Research Institute Deemed University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand India

Ph.D. in Forest Pathology · 2014

Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidhayalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India

Master of Science in Microbiology · 2008

M.L.N. College, Kurukshetra University, Yamunanagar, Haryana, India

Bachelor of Science in · 2006

🎤 Conferences & Seminars (10)

Seminar on Role of Microbes/Algae in Wastewater Treatment
University of Petroleum and Energy Sciences · Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Country · October 2016
Participated in one day seminar on Role of Microbes/Algae in Wastewater Treatment 26 October 2016, organized by University of Petroleum and Energy Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
National Workshop on Possibilities and Potential of Natural fibres in Mountains
Uttarakhand Bamboo and Fiber Development Board · City , State , Country · December 2009
Participated in two days National Workshop on Possibilities and Potential of Natural fibres in Mountains 4th-5th December 2009, organized by Uttarakhand Bamboo and Fiber Development Board.
IV National Forestry Conference-2009
Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur · Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Country · November 2009
Participated in three days IV National Forestry Conference-2009, 9th - 11th November, 2011 organized by Forest Research Institute. Dehradun, (Uttarakhand).
National conference on Role of Agricultural Diversification in Indian Economy
Hot By · Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Country ·
Analyzing the economics for cost-effectiveness of biocontrol agent comparative to fungicide in national conference on Role of Agricultural Diversification in Indian Economy under the theme Economical management at Faculty of Agricultural & Life Sciences Uttaranchal (P.G.) College of Bio-Medical Sciences & Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Conference cum workshop on Host Microbe Interactions
Hot By · Guwahati, Assam, Country ·
Efficacy of phylloplane microbiome of Piper longum against fungal pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in conference cum workshop on Host Microbe Interactions under the theme Plant Microbe at IASST, Guwahati, Assam.
National Seminar on Recent Advances in Fungal Biotechnology
Hot By · Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Country ·
Screening Potential of Biocontrol agents against Colletotrichum anthracnose of Piper longum in National Seminar on Recent Advances in Fungal Biotechnology at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun (Uttarakhand).
National Conference On New Vistas in Microbiology and Plant Sciences
Hot By · Haridwar, Uttarakhand, Country ·
Bacteriological examination of drinking water for potability in the National Conference On New Vistas in Microbiology and Plant Sciences at Kanya Gurukul Mahavidyalaya, Haridwar, (Uttarakhand).
8th Uttarakhand Council of Science and Technology
Uttarakhand Council of Science and Technology · Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Country · February 2015
Presented In vitro evaluation of Phylloplane fungal antagonists against Colletotrichum dematium causing leaf spot in Chlorophytum tuberosum. In the Theme Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology at Vighgyan Bhavan, Dehradun 22nd to 24th February 2015.
7th Uttarakhand Council of Science and Technology
Uttarakhand Council of Science and Technology · Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Country · November 2012
Presented Screening potential of biocontrol agents against Alternaria leaf spot diseases of Rauwolfia serpentina in the Theme Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology at Graphic Era Institute Of Technology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 21st to 23rd November 2012.
Ist Indian Forest Congress
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education · City , State , Country · November 2011
Presented Ecofriendly management of foliar Diseases of Piper longum to increase Productivity. in the Theme Expanding Frontiers of Forestry Science organized by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education at NASC Complex, New Delhi.22nd to 25th November 2011.

🏆 Awards & Achievements (2)

🏆 Image of Solanum lycopersicum showing anthracnose
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🏆 IEDUP Loqman International Awards 2019 Chapter India
Awarded by: Institute of Entrepreneurship development, Government of UP || Year: 2019
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📚 Publications (17)

Journal: World Journal Of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences • 2018
Journal: International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology • 2017
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