Research Interest
I am interested to work as an Assistant Professor in an organization where I can implement my knowledge and skills to meet the job requirements and deliver quality out-puts to teaching and Research.
I had done internship programme on Basic molecular techniques for crop improvement on
“DST-SERB Project‟ at Indian institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana (Punjab). I had worked as an Assistant Professor at School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, RIMT University, Fatehgarh Sahib-140406 (Punjab). I had joined as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integral Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Integral University-Lucknow. Now, I am currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University, Mathura, 281406 (Uttar Pradesh).
I have explored various conventional breeding techniques specific to Maize, Wheat and Rice crop encompassing, design of experimentation, trials constitution, phenotypic evaluation, selection of agronomic and yield contributing traits for QTL analysis, hybrid seed production (CMS based/Non-CMS based), development of RILs, NILs and other mapping populations. I possess well proficiency in very famous graphical representation tool “NTSYS”. Taken altogether, I found myself to be an appropriate candidate for the post since I possess comprehensive knowledge of genetics and plant breeding courses, research abilities signified by
my research work and publications and proficiency in handling and processing various conventional breeding, molecular breeding and bio-informatics tools for data interpretation.
Experience
| Sr.No. |
Organization |
Position held |
Date of joining |
Date of leaving |
| 1 |
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University, Mathura, 281406 |
Assistant Professor |
7th
February, 2024 |
Continue |
| 2 |
Faculty of Agriculture, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be) University, Mullana, 133203, Ambala (Haryana) |
Assistant Professor |
17th
November, 2023 |
6th February, 2024 |
| 3 |
School of Agricultural Sciences and
Technology, RIMT University, Patiala, Punjab |
Assistant Professor |
08th August, 2022 |
15th Nov, 2023 |
| 4 |
Department of Integral Institute of Agricultural Science & Technology, Integral University, Lucknow- 226026 |
Assistant Professor |
2nd March, 2022 |
31st July, 2022 |
| 5 |
School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, RIMT University, Patiala, Punjab |
Assistant Professor |
29th Oct., 2020 |
23rd
August 2021 |
| 6 |
Department of Crop improvement Indian Institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana (Punjab)
|
Internship
|
26th
August, 2019 |
25th October, 2019
|
National eligibility test/Achievements/Awards
| Awards |
Organizations |
Year |
Subject/Title |
| ARS-NET |
ICAR-ASRB |
2021 |
Genetics and Plant Breeding |
Best innovative
article Award |
Agriculture & Food e-
News letter |
2021 |
Genomic selection is a promising tool
for plant breeders |
Best innovative
article Award |
Agriculture & Food e-
News letter |
2020 |
Bio-fortification in wheat: Application
and methods |
Scientist associate
Award |
Astha Foundation |
2018 |
………………… |
Training Programmes
| Sr. No. |
Training Names |
Duration |
| 1 |
“Training cum exposure visit” to ICAR-IARI-RS, Karnal (Haryana); ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal (Haryana); ICAR-IARI-RS, Katrain (HP); Dr. YSPUH&F, Solan (HP); IIMR, Solan (HP); ICAR-IARI-RS, Tutikandi Shimla (HP); ICAR-IIWBR-RS,
Flowerdale Shimla (HP); ICAR-CPRI Shimla; ICAR- CPRS,
Kufri, Shimla (HP) |
10 Days |
| 2 |
“Hi-Tech nursery raising technology for vegetable” |
1 day |
| 3 |
“Recent advances in nutrient management in vegetables under
protected cultivation” |
1 day |
| 4 |
“Mushroom research and development centre” |
7 days |
Skills
- Good solving problem skills
- Enthusiasm, commitment and a strong interest in plant sciences
- Excellent verbal and written communications
- Ability to work independently and in a team while maintaining consistency in quality of output
- The ability and stamina to undertake research and long term projects in field as well as Lab.
- Comfortable to work according to situational requirements and invest extra time and effort as and when required
- The skills to manage a busy laboratory
- Can easily learn techniques and also train others to enhance mutual productivity
- Ability to effectively be involved in multi-cultural and multidisciplinary team tasks.
Research Area of Specialization
Breeding techniques:
- Good knowledge of line and hybrid development of maize and rice by using Non- CMS and CMS Based (three-line A, B & R) system and hybrid seed production of parental materials.
- Crossing techniques known in: Wheat, Maize, Chick pea, Mustard & Rapeseed and Rice
- Collection, classification, handling, evaluation and maintenance of existing and introduced germplasm and maintain its pedigree record.
- DUS characterization of wheat and Maize
- Testing and identification of genotypes adoptability for normal ecologies, biotic and abiotic stresses tolerance.
- To manage agronomic and breeding activities in wheat and maize
- Layout, planning and conducting field experiments.
- Phenotypic base selection of parental materials and segregating populations.
Laboratory:
- DNA, RNA and protein extraction,
- To run PCR,
- High throughput genotyping
- Gel documentation,
- Gel electrophoresis
- Biochemical analysis of crops.
- Molecular markers for gene mapping and tagging and important traits.
Statistical analysis:
- Statistical analysis and interpretation of result from field experiments “NTSYS, SPSS
- Good knowledge of bioinformatics and computer (BMS, GenStat)
Computer skills:
- CCC (course on computer concepts)
- MS-Word
- MS-Excel
- MS-Power Point
- Internet along with efficient typing skills
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), poly-acrylamide gel electrophoresis & agrose, DNA isolation; Cytology and light microscopy; development of SSRs, high throughput genotyping using various molecular marker systems like simple sequence repeats (SSRs).
- Data analysis skills: Population genetic and phylogenetic analysis using numerous statistical (univariate and multivariate by Biplot Analysis) packages.
- Conducting filed experiments for conventional breeding using different designs (e.g. CRD, Alpha Lattice, RBD and LSD), emasculation, pollination and use of breeding methods, recording the data on phenotypic traits, progeny test for breeding value, development of RILs, NILs and mapping populations.
Academic projects
Title of Ph.D. thesis:-
“Biometrical analysis of yield and its attributing characters in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)”
Title of M.Sc. thesis:-
“Antimicrobial activity of silver nano particles against Alternaria humicola”
External Examiner
I evaluated the thesis and conducted the viva voce of four (4) students at Mata Gujari College, Sirhind, (Punjab)
Internship programme
Attended two months internship programme on Basic molecular techniques for crop improvement on “DST-SERB PROJECT” at Indian institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana (Punjab).
Training programmes
Team game/sports/NCC/NSS/Hitch-Hiking/Mountaineering
Attended in NCC at Amar Singh Post Graduate College Lakhaoti (Bulandshahr)