Subjects
Microbiology, Immunology, Microbial genetics and Molecular biology, Virology, Bacteriology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Biomolecules, Mycology and Parasitology, Tools & Techniques,
Experience
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1 Presently working as Asst.Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, Microbiology & Immunology, Institute of Applied Sciences & Humanities, G.L.A.University, Mathura from August 2007 to till date.
Technical Qualification
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1 Having Experience in Microbiological testing of Raw water, Soft Drinks & Dairy products.
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2 Experience of isolating various bacterial & fungal strains from various food products and Clinical Specimens.
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3 Well familiar with handling of laboratory equipments such as Autoclave, Hot air oven, Laminar air flow, Colony counter, Incubator, Spectrophotometer, Turbidity Meter, pH meter and T.D.S. Meter.
Trainings and Projects
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1 Worked as a Project trainee on “Surveillance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in various dairy products and its susceptibility to selected antipseudomonal drugs and disinfectants” in year 2002 for 6 months at S.B.S. (P.G.) Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Research, Dehradun (U.A.).
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2 Worked as a trainee on “Microbial Analysis of Milk & Dairy products with emphasis on Butter & Ghee” in year 1999 for one month at Parag Dairy Ltd. Moradabad.
Projects
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1 Alok Bharadwaj as PI working on a project entitled “Improving soil health and agricultural productivity using vermicomposting and organic farming in the adjoining areas of University” in collaboration with Dept. of Civil Engineering funded by GLA University, Mathura (U.P), duration- 3 years from 1-12-2017 and a total grant of Rs 3 Lac.
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2 Alok Bharadwaj as co-coordinator working on a project entitled “Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan” funded by Dept. of MHRD, Govt. of India for 2 years from October, 2018 and a grant of Rs 1.50 Lac.
Microbial Techniques
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Maintenance of Bacterial /Virus /Fungal cultures.
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Lyophilization (Freeze-drying) of bacterial and viral cultures.
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Isolation and Identification of bacteria using biochemical tests.
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Isolation and Identification of fungi.
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Spectrophotometry, PCR, Electrophoresis.
Computer Expertise
MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point and Internet.
Memberships
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Life member of ‘The Indian Science Congress Association’, Kolkata’.
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Life member of ‘Association of Microbiologists of India’, New Delhi’
Achievements
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PI of an Intramural Research Project entitled “Improving soil health and agricultural productivity using vermicomposting and organic farming in the adjoining areas of University” in collaboration with civil department since December, 2017. [3 Years] [Project cost : 3,00,000]
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Associate Editor of “Journal of Biological Sciences” published by “Science Alert” on behalf of Academic Journals Inc. since October 05, 2016.
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Technical Editor of “Research Journal of Microbiology” published by “Science Alert” on behalf of Academic Journals Inc. since October 05, 2011.
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Technical Editor of “Journal of Environmental Science and Technology” published by “Science Alert” on behalf of Asian Network for Scientific Information since October 05, 2011.
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Technical Editor of “Microbiology Journal” published by “Science Alert” on behalf of Academic Journals Inc. since October 05, 2011.
Other Responsibilities
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Program Coordinator of M.Sc. (Mivrobiology & Immunology), GLA University, Mathura.
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Assistant Controller of Examination (ACS) of GLA University, Mathura.
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Examination Incharge of Biotechnology Department of GLA University, Mathura.
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Member & secretary of Board of Studies (BOS) of Dept. of Microbiology & Immunology of GLA University, Mathura.
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Member of Board of Studies (BOS) of Biotechnology Department of GLA University, Mathura.
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Member of Animal Ethical Committee of GLA University, Mathura.
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Reporter of University quarterly magazine GLADTIMES, GLA University, Mathura.