Dr Divya Tandon, PhD, ARS NET

Head of Department

(Industrial Microbiology)

Dr Divya Tandon did a PhD in Microbiology from UHF Nauni University, Solan in 2015. She has more than 7 years of teaching experience. Her research work has been published in national and international journals.  Specialized  in Agricultural, Environmental and Industrial Microbiology. Published more than 15 research paper in reputed National and International Journals.

Selected Publications:

1. Tandon Divya, Kumari Anjali, Sharma Amrita and Mehta Vaishali. 2022. Comparsion of organic fertilizer vs. Inorganic fertilizer on the growth of Cucumber. Research Biotica 4(2):82:85.
2. Kaur P, Thakur M, Tandon D, Bamrah G et al. 2021. Review: Nanomaterial conjugated lignocellulosic waste: cost effective production of sustainable bioenergy using enzymes. 3 Biotech. 11:480.
3. Bansuli, Mahajan Seethiya and Tandon Divya.Pyramiding of genes and their expressions. Agriculture and Food e- Newsletter. 3-11.
4. Sharam Ujjawal and  Tandon Divya. 2019. Phytochemical profile, Antimicrobial , antioxidant Activitiesof Medicinal Plants in Local area of Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Science and Research. 9(10):177-192.
5. Tandon Divya and Sharma Nivedita.2019. Ethanol from soft wood biomass: Review Article: International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 8(2):2915-2927
6. Sharma Rakesh, Tandon Divya , Joshi Vinod & Attri Surekha. Development and evaluation of different beverages from aloevera for thie nutriotional, functional and sensory qualities.  Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources 6(4) :278-282.
7. Tandon Divya, Sharma Nivedita and Vyas G. Optimization of process parameters for xylanase production by Bacillus atropheaus [KJ 590121] SD9 isolated from sludge using response surface methodology.  Austin J proteomics, Bioinform& Genomics 3(1):1016.
8. Sharma Nivedita, Burgohain Preeti, Tandon Divya and Kaushal Richa. 2014. Comparative study of potential cellulolytic and xylanolytic bacteria isolated from compost and their optimization for industrial use. Journal of Agroalimentary Processes and Technologies. 19(3): 284-297
9. Tandon Divya and Sharma Nivedita. 2014. Isolation of potential novel cellulolytic and xylanolytic bacteria and optimization of their cultural conditions for enhanced production of cellulase and xylanase. Journal of Agroalimentary Processes and Technologies. 20(3): 231-240.
10. Sharma Nivedita and Kaushal Richa and Tandon Divya. 2014. Screening of hardwood and softwood species as best substrate for cellulase and xylanase production using consortium of potential isolates Bacillus coagulans B30 + Paenibacillus mucilaginous B5 + Bacillus sp. B21 under solid state fermentation. International Journal of Bioassays.  3(5): 3027-3032.
11. Tandon Divya and Sharma Nivedita. 2014. Influence of culture conditions on production and activities of Amylomyces rouxii (WF3) isolated from decayed wood. Trends in Biosciences. 7(18): 2672-2679.
12. Kumar Sanjeev, Sharma Nivedita. and Tandon Divya Cellulase and xylanase production by a novel strain of Rhizopus oryzae W2 (JX129361.1) isolated from compost utilizing agroforest residues under solid state fermentation. Journal of Proteomics and Enzymology . 4:1
13. Kumar Sanjeev, Sharma Nivedita, Vyas Geetanjali and Tandon Divya. Optimization of process parameters for xylanase production using RSM. Journal of  Biocatalysis  and Biotransformation. 3:1.
14. Tandon Divya, Sharma Nivedita and Kaushal Richa. 2013. Different approaches of using multiple culture isolates- Fusarium oxysporum F8, Pencillium notatum 101 and Aspergillus niger F7  for high production of cellulase  and xylanase  from Pinus roxburghii n Indian Streams Research Journal. 3(1): 9-17.
15. Tandon Divya, Sharma Nivedita and Kaushal Richa. 2012. Saccharification of pine needles by potential cellulolytic and hemicellulolytic strain of Pencillium notatum  102 isolated  from forest soil. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences. 1(9): 1344-1355.
16. Kaushal Richa, Sharma Nivedita and Tandon Divya. 2012. Cellulase and xylanase production by coculture of Aspergillus niger and Fusarium oxysporum utilizing forest waste. Turkish Journal of Biochemistry. 37(1): 35-41.
17. Sharma Nivedita, Tandon Divya, Gupta Rakesh and  Kumar Sanjeev. 2011. Evaluation of different pretreatments to enhance degradation of pine needles by Aspergillus niger F7 under solid state fermentation. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research. 70(9): 778-793.
18. Sharma Nivedita, Burgohain Preeti, Kaushal Richa and Tandon D. 2011. Use of microwave pretreated Cedrus deodara  wood residue as a substrate for enhanced cellulase  free xylanase  from Geotrichum  F3   isolated from rural compost. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research. 2(4): 621-631.

Dr Monika, BEd, PGDWDS, PhD

Assistant Professor

(Mycology)

Dr. Monika completed her Ph.D. from Shoolini University, Solan in 2021. She pursued her doctoral studies in the area of “Mycology” where she investigated “Pharmacological aspects of Morchella spp”. Dr. Monika joined SILB (Shoolini Institute of life sciences and Business Management in October, 2021. She has been teaching Mycology and Phycology, Industrial Microbiology, Virology and Enzyme Technology to UG and PG classes.

Area of Expertise:

• Microbiology (Mycology)
• In vitro assays of pharmacological aspects of plants and mushrooms.
• Clinical Microbiology.
• Molecular Biology (DNA isolation, PCR and Electrophoresis).

Certifications:

• Three months   training   on   Mushroom   Cultivation  at   DMR Chambaghat Solan.
• Three months exploration Programme at IIT Mandi catalyst in a start-up (Social impact start-up organic dental care from mushroom)

 Selected Publications:

1. Monika Thakur, Isha Sharma, Astha Tripathi. Ethnomedicinal aspects of morels with special reference to Morchella esculenta(Guchhi) in Himachal Pradesh (India): A Review. Current Research in Environmental & Applied Mycology (Journal of Fungal Biology) 11(1), 2021, 284–293.
2. Monika Thakur, Isha Sharma, Astha Tripathi*. Optimization of conditions for large scale production of mycelium from different Morchella spp. of Himalayan region. Plant Archives, vol. 20, No.2, 2020 pp 5847-5853.
3. Monika Thakur, Kunjan Sharma, Sonia Mehta, Swati Rai, Isha Sharma, Astha Tripathi* Phytochemicals, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Potential of methanolic extract of Berberis aristataroots” Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2020;13(12): 5763-5767.
4. Monika Thakur, Nitika Thakur* “Increased Shelf Life and Safety of Ketchup Prepared from Organically Raised Tomato (cv. Solan Lalima).” Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, vol. 12, No. 3, 2018, p. 1351.
5. Isha Sharma, Monika Thakur, and Astha Tripathi* (2021). Microfluidic devices as a tool for drug delivery and diagnosis: A REVIEW. International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics, 13(1), 95-102.
6. Abstract Published in Proceeding cum Abstract book Mushroom Society of India, 2021. Isha Sharma, Monika Thakur, Anajna and Astha Tripathi. Synergistic antibacterial activity of green tea (Camellia sinensis) with medicinal mushrooms extracts (Lentinus edodes, Ganoderma lucidium and Irpex lacteus)
7. Sharma Swati, Bhardwaj A, Thakur M, & Saini A. 2023. Understanding microplastic pollution of marine ecosystem; A review.  Environment Science Pollution Research.                                                                      Patent:

• Isha Sharma, Monika Thakur, Astha Tripathi. An anti-bacterial composition for the prevention of dental carries chewable tablets and method of preparing the same. PATENT FILING NUMBER- 202011004632

Dr. Mamta Devi Sharma, MSc, BEd, SLET, ARS NET, PhD

Assistant Professor

(Food Microbiology)

Dr. Mamta Devi Sharma did a PhD in Microbiology from Shoolini University, Solan in 2023. She has more than 16 years of teaching experience. Her research work has been published in national and international journals. Her specializations are: Food Microbiology, Fundamental of Genetics, Bacteriology, Microbial Physiology & Metabolism and Mycology & Phycology

Publications:

1. Sharma, M. D., Gupta, P., Chauhan, S., Panwar, R., Singh, S., Kumar, P., & Kulshrestha, S. (2023). Seasonal impact on microbiological quality of drinking water in Solan City of Himachal Pradesh, India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195(8), 930.
2. Sharma, M. D., Mishra, P., Ali, A., Kumar, P., Kapil, P., Grover, R., … & Kulshrestha, S. (2023). Microbial waterborne diseases in india: status, interventions, and future perspectives. Current Microbiology, 80(12), 400.
3. Dogra S, Sharma MD, Tabassum S, Mishra P, Bhatt AK, Bhuyar P (2022). Green biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Vitex negundo plant extract and its phytochemical screening and antimicrobial assessment next to pathogenic microbes. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences.
4. Sharma MD, Sharma S, Mishra P, Kulshrestha S. Economic aspects of bioreactors: current trends and future perspective. InTechno-economics and Life Cycle Assessment of Bioreactors 2022 Jan 1 (pp. 55-68). Elsevier.
5. Sharma, Aditi, Mamta Devi Sharma, Prakash Bhuyar, Puranjan Mishra, and Saurabh Kulshreshtha. “Gentiana kurro’s physiology and pharmacological properties: Recent update and future perspective.” Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication 4, no. 2 (2022): 12-22.

6. Sharma, Aditi, Mamta Devi Sharma, Anup Kumar Sinha, Puranjan Mishra, and Saurabh Kulshrestha. “Study on phytochemical, antibacterial and antioxidant properties of Genitiana kurroo Royle.” Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication 4, no. 1 (2022): 34-43.
7. Verma, A., Shrma, M. D., Khan, A. R., & Mishra, P. (2023). Sustainable synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Canna edulis for eco-friendly applications and their phytochemical and antimicrobial assessment. Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 5(1), 43-49.
8. Savita Jandaik, Mamta Sharma, Jitender Kumar and Rajender Singh (2013). Antimicrobial   activity of bacteriocin produced by lactic acid bacteria isolated from milk products. Journal of pure and applied Microbiology.Vol 7 (1) 603-608.
9. Ajay Kumar, Mamta Sharma and Amit Kumar (2013). Characterization of Potential Oil Degrading and Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria from the Soils of Himachal Pradesh. Journal of pure and applied Microbiology. Vol 7(3) 2287-2294.

10. Savita Jandaik, Rajender Singh and Mamta Sharma (2013). Comparative GrowthCharacteristicsandYieldAttributesofLingzhiorReishiMedicinalMushroom, Ganodermalucidum (Higher Basidiomycetes) on Different Substrates in India. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms.497-503.

11. A Pratush, A Gupta, I sha Mahajan, M Sharma, JK Rana, S Kumari (2012). Isolation and Characterization of Bacteriocin Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria’s from Fermented Milk Products of Solan District of Himachal Pradesh. Biological Forum—An International Journal 201 (3), 1.

Dr Gaurav Sharma, PhD

Assistant Professor

(Agricultural & Soil Microbiology)

PhD in Microbiology by working on various wild botanicals or weeds. Prepared
different antifungal formulations against fungal infection caused by Alternaria
alternata in various cash crops in storage condition in district Solan (H.P.). Additional
skills such as Antimicrobial & antifungal activities, Isolation of bacteria and fungus,
extraction of various bio-compounds, Qualitative & quantitative analysis of various
compounds, GCMS, TLC profiling etc.
EXPERIENCE:
➢ Two years research experience as a Project Associate in HIMCOSTE funded
project entitled, “Refinening organic technological solutions for vegetable
disease control” in district Solan (HP) during 2019-2021.
➢ Appointed as Vice-President of Shoolini-Microbiologists Society Students
Unit (SMSU) authorized by MICROBIOLOGIST SOCIETY, INDIA
(Reg.No. MAH/4814/SAT).
Selected Publications/Patents:

1. Thakur, N., Thakur, P., Sharma, G. and Patel, P., 2023. An eco-friendly quick-fix biosurfactant approach with wide range of roles and potential. Microbial Biomolecules, pp.211-239.
2. Bhatia, N., Kumari, A., Thakur, N., Sharma, G., Singh, R.R. and Sharma, R., 2022. Phytochemically stabilized chitosan encapsulated Cu and Ag nanocomposites to remove cefuroxime axetil and pathogens from the environment. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 212, pp.451-464.
3. Thakur, A., Sharma, G., Badavath, V.N., Jayaprakash, V., Merz Jr, K.M., Blum, G. and Acevedo, O., 2022. Primer for designing main protease (Mpro) inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2. The journal of physical chemistry letters, 13(25), pp.5776-5786.
4. SHARMA, G. and THAKUR, N., 2020. Curcumin–the healing herb: Properties and future prospective. Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 13(2), pp.4-9.
5. Sharma, G.A.U.R.A.V., Thakur, A.N.K.I.T.A., Lal, S.O.H.A.N. and Nadda, R.K., 2019. Comparative analysis of phytochemical, antibacterial, and antioxidant activity of different extracts of Azadirachta indica leaves. Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 12(3), pp.151-154.
6. Thakur, N., Thakur, M., Sharma, G. and Lal, S., 2018. Increased shelf life and safety of ketchup prepared from organically raised tomato (cv. Solan lalima). Journal of PurE and aPPliEd Microbiology, 12(3), pp.1351-1354.
7. Sharma, G., Pesticide residue Analysis in pea samples available in Hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh (Solan, India)(Conventionally and organically raised) by coupling QuEChERS technique with GC-MS. Enzyme Engineering.
8. Thakur, N., Nigam, M., Tewary,Sharma G.,, Rajvanshi, K., Kumar, M., Shukla, S.K., Mahmoud, G.A.E. and Gupta, S., 2022. Drivers for the behavioural receptiveness and non-receptiveness of farmers towards organic cultivation system. Journal of King Saud University-Science, 34(5), p.102107.
9. Altabbaa, S., Sharma, G.,Kumari, A., Sharma, R., Parashar, A. and Thakur, N., 2023. Chitosan-coated ZnO nanocomposites of Lantana camara and Rhamnus triquetra for effective antimicrobial activity. South African Journal of Botany, 161, pp.126-139.
10. Sharma, A., Sharma, R., Sharma, G.,Thakur, N., Sharma, P. and Kumari, A., 2023. Silver sulphide (Ag2S) quantum dots synthesized from aqueous route with enhanced antimicrobial and dye degradation capabilities. Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 151, p.115730.
11. Altabbaa, S., Mann, N.A., Sharma, G., Utkarsh, K., Thakur, N. and Mahmoud, G.A.E., 2023. Era connecting nanotechnology with agricultural sustainability: issues and challenges. Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 8(2), pp.481-498.
12. Utkarsh, K., Sharma, G.,Thakur, N. and Shukla, S.K., 2023. Biochar: a feasible and visible solution for agricultural sustainability. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 16(4), p.239.
13. Bhatia, N., Kumari, A., Sharma, G., Thakur, N. and Sharma, R., 2023. Duchsnea indica plant extract mediated synthesis of copper oxide nanomaterials for antimicrobial activity and free-radical scavenging assay. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 47, p.102574.
14. Thakur, N., Sharma, P.,Sharma, G., Govender, P.P. and Shukla, S.K., 2022. Analysis and extraction of curcumin at mid and late phase harvested Curcuma Longa samples collected from Western Himalayan regions. Chemistry Africa, 5(5), pp.1733-1742.
15. Thakur, N., Sharma, G. and Kumari, S., 2022. Preliminary screening of phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity of Citrus pseudolimon. Advances in Traditional Medicine, pp.1-11.
16. Thakur, N. Sharma, G.and Shukla, S.K., 2022. In-vitro analysis of a broad-spectrum polyspectrum formulation for treatment of neonatal eye infections.
17. Kumari, V., Sharma, G. and Kanwar, S.S., 2023. Human Monkeypox Virus Severity. Annals of Proteomics and Bioinformatics, 7(1), pp.014-020.
18. Lal, S., Sharma, G., Chauhan, A., Dhatwalia, J., Guleria, I., Ghotekar, S., Thakur, S., Mansi, K., Kumar, R., Kumari, A. and Kumar, P., 2022. Antioxidant, antimicrobial, and photocatalytic activity of green synthesized ZnO-NPs from Myrica esculenta fruits extract. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 141, p.109518.
19. Evaluation of genetic diversity among Pleurotus species of mushroom from Himachal Pradesh, India and optimization of growth and cultivation parameters. Journal: Archives of microbiology
20. Study on effect of biochar on soil pH and growth of barley (Hordeum vulgare) Journal: Indian journal of agricultural sciences
21. GCMS and in-silicomodulation of bioactive weed fractions to combat   Alternariaalternata : A first report. Journal: South African Journal of Botany.