Paper Presented / Attended Conferences

• Poster Presentation – “Betel farming: Economically important plant for Uttarakhand” in One-Day Symposium on Reinventing Biochemical Networks and Nutrition and Health in Post Genomic Era, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar, India, October 2018.
• Oral Presentation – “Next Generation Sequencing and Role of Bioinformatics in its Analysis” in International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Management & Sciences, Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal, India, April 2019.
• Poster Presentation – “Biodiversity: Basis of Global Life Forms” at World Environment Day Event, School of Biological Engineering & Life Sciences, Shobhit University, Meerut, India, June 5–6, 2020.
• Poster Presentation – “Green Synthesis of Sulphur Nanoparticles Using Cannabis sativa Leaves and Its Effect on In Vitro Regeneration of Cannabis sativa” at 43rd PTCA (India) Conference, APBNS NASC Complex, National Institute of Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi, India, April 28–30, 2022.
• Poster Presentation – “Synthesis of Sulphur Nanoparticles from Cannabis sativa Leaves and Studies on Its Multifunctional Role as an Antibacterial Agent and Nanofertilizer” at 44th PTCA (India) and IFANS Joint Conference, CIAB–NABI, Mohali, India, January 6–9, 2023.
• Poster Presentation – “Synthesis of Green Sulphur Nanoparticles (gSNPs) from Medicinal Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Combined with Streptomycin as a Nanoantibiotic Against Various Human Pathogens” at SRMMCP Conference, College of Pharmacy, SRMIST, Delhi–NCR Campus, February 27–28, 2023.
• Oral Presentation – “Green Synthesis of Sulphur Nanorods Using Cannabis sativa Plant Leaves and Studies on Its Role as a Potent Nano-Antibiotic and Nano-Fertilizer” at Biotechnology Conference, Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand, India, March 15–16, 2023.
• Oral Presentation – “Innovative Approaches in Cannabis sativa Cultivation: Sulphur Nanoparticles as Antibacterial Agents, Plant Growth Promoters, and the Role of SCoT Primers in Ensuring Genetic Stability” at 18th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress, February 8–9, 2024.

Workshops / Faculty Development Programs

• Completed Workshop on “Python Using AI” by Techies – gained hands-on experience with Python basics, AI concepts, and machine learning applications, 2025.
• Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) on Biotechnology: Current Progress & Prospects, CBIT Hyderabad & Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences, 2020.
• Faculty Development Programs on Evolution from Offline to Online Teaching, University of Mumbai, May–June 2020.
• Hands-on Workshop on Synthetic Peptide Synthesis, ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal, 2023.
• Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights, PHD Chamber & UGC-HRDC, Kumaun University, 2019.
• Workshop on Basic Bioinformatics Tools and Techniques, DBT, Kumaun University, 2019.

Environmental, Agricultural & Scientific Events

• Participated in multiple UCOST- and DBT-sponsored events on pollution prevention, biodiversity conservation, drinking water quality, science communication, and environmental awareness, 2019–2023.
• Actively involved in campus-wide observances including National Science Day, World Earth Day, Disaster Risk Reduction Day, and Nature Walks & Clean-up Campaigns, Bhimtal Campus.

Webinars & Online Engagements

• National Webinar on Post COVID-19 Agribusiness, Junagarh Agricultural University, 2020.
• International Webinar on COVID-19 & Mental Well-being, Government of Uttar Pradesh, 2020.
• Participated in various webinars, departmental workshops, e-quizzes, and awareness drives related to COVID-19, 2018–2024.

Scientific Communication & Writing

• Scientific Writing Workshop, DBT–UCOST, 2022.
• Workshop on Non-Traditional Optimization Techniques, USERC & Kumaun University, 2018.

• Plant Biotechnology
• Microbiology
• Applied Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Genetic Engineering
• Plant Tissue Culture
• Cell Biology
• Biochemistry
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Nanobiotechnology
• Research Methodology
• Intellectual Property Rights

• Plant Biotechnology
• Plant Tissue Culture
• Cannabis Biotechnology
• Green Nanobiotechnology
• Agricultural Nanotechnology
• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Molecular Biology
• Genetic Fidelity Analysis
• Antimicrobial Nanomaterials
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Metabolite Profiling
• Environmental Biotechnology

• Project Associate – “Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Micropropagation in Cannabis sativa”, funded by UCB, Uttarakhand.
• Project Consultant – “Micropropagation, Mass Multiplication and Hardening of Meizotropis pellita Vern.”, funded by KU, Uttarakhand.

Book Chapters

• Khushboo Dasauni, Tapan K. Nailwal (2020). The Biodiversity of Microbial Life: Indian Himalayan Region. In: Recent Advancements in Microbial Diversity. ISBN: 9780128212653. Elsevier.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Tapan K. Nailwal (2020). Zinc Finger Proteins: Novel Sources of Genes for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants. In: Transcription Factors for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants. ISBN: 9780128197356. Elsevier.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Deepa Bisht, Tapan K. Nailwal (2021). Novel Nanotechnology-Based Approaches in the Treatment of Leishmaniasis. In: Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention of Leishmaniasis. Editors: Mukesh Samant, Satish Chandra Pandey. ISBN: 9780128211205. Elsevier.
• Deepa Bisht, Khushboo Dasauni, Tapan K. Nailwal (2021). Neoteric Strategies for Vector Control and Identification of Zoonotic Reservoirs. In: Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention of Leishmaniasis. Editors: Mukesh Samant, Satish Chandra Pandey. ISBN: 9780128211205. Elsevier.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Divya, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2022). Cyanobacteria in Cold Ecosystems: Tolerance and Adaptation. In: Survival Strategies in Cold-Adapted Microorganisms. Editors: Reeta Goel, R. Soni, D.C. Suyal, Mahejibin Khan. ISBN: 9789811626241. Springer.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Divya, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2022). Understanding the Molecular and Genetic Determinants of Microbial Adaptation in Changing Environments. In: Microbiome under Changing Climate: Implications and Solutions. Editors: Ajay Kumar, Joginder Singh, L.F.R. Ferreira. ISBN: 9780323905718. Woodhead Publishing, Elsevier.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Divya, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2021). Advanced Oxidation Process in Wastewater Reuse. In: An Innovative Approach of Advanced Oxidation Process in Wastewater Treatment. Editor: Maulin P. Shah. ISBN: 9781685072353. Nova Science.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2022). Current Developments in Nanotechnology for the Growth of Different Industrial Sectors: 2010–20. In: Nano-Enabled Agrochemicals in Agriculture. Editors: Mansour Ghorbanpour, Muhammad Adnan Shahid. ISBN: 9780323910095. Academic Press, Elsevier.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Divya, Priyanka Mathpal, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2022). Polymeric Nanoparticle-Based Insecticide: A Critical Review for Agricultural Production. In: Nano-Enabled Agrochemicals in Agriculture. Editors: Mansour Ghorbanpour, Muhammad Adnan Shahid. ISBN: 9780323910095. Academic Press, Elsevier.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2022). Nano-Delivery System in the Agriculture Sector. In: Nano-Enabled Agrochemicals in Agriculture. Editors: Mansour Ghorbanpour, Muhammad Adnan Shahid. ISBN: 9780323910095. Academic Press, Elsevier.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Deepa Bisht, Tapan K. Nailwal (2021). Rhizosphere Modelling and Nanotechnology: New Outlooks in Sustainable Agriculture. In: Microbiological Activity for Soil and Plant Health Management. Editors: R. Soni, D.C. Suyal, P. Bhargava, R. Goel. ISBN: 9789811629111. Springer.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Divya, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2022). Water Reuse and Recycling: The Great Rejuvenation to the Environment. In: Removal of Refractory Pollutants from Wastewater Treatment Plants. Editor: Maulin P. Shah. ISBN: 9780367758127. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Divya, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2022). Removal of Contaminants by Modified Biochar-Based Material. In: Biochar and Its Application in Bioremediation. Editors: Riti Thapar Kapoor, Helen Treichel, Maulin P. Shah. ISBN: 9789811640582. Springer.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Divya, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2023). Endophytes-Based Nanoparticles: A Novel Source of Biological Activities. In: Endophytic Association: What, Why and How. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91245-7.00010-9. Elsevier.
• Divya, Khushboo Dasauni, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2023). Phycoremediation Processes in Industrial Wastewater Treatment. In: Addressing the Strategies of Algal Biomass Production with Wastewater Treatment. Editor: Maulin P. Shah. ISBN: 9781003165101. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis.
• Khushbu Nailwal, Sumit Durgapal, Khushboo Dasauni, and Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2024). AI: Catalyst for Drug Discovery and Development. In: Concepts in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Drug Development. ISBN: 9789819711475. Springer Nature.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Janki Goswami, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2025). Phyconanotechnology: Historical Development and Progression, Challenges and Prospects. In: Phyconanotechnology: Current Research, Challenges, and Prospects. Editors: Lakhan Kumar, Navneeta Bharwadwaja, Sunil Khare, Raksha Anand. ISBN: 978-3-031-82185-1. Springer.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Rajdeep Auravindam, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2025). Biomedical Applications of Algae-Synthesized Nanoparticles: Drug Delivery, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant. In: Phyconanotechnology: Current Research, Challenges, and Prospects. Editors: Lakhan Kumar, Navneeta Bharwadwaja, Sunil Khare, Raksha Anand. ISBN: 978-3-031-82185-1. Springer.
• Khushboo Dasauni, Ritik Joshi, Abhishek Kumar, Tapan Kumar Nailwal (2025). Phyconanotechnology: Green Nanoparticles from Different Algae Groups. In: Phyconanotechnology: Current Research, Challenges, and Prospects. Editors: Lakhan Kumar, Navneeta Bharwadwaja, Sunil Khare, Raksha Anand. ISBN: 978-3-031-82185-1. Springer.

Other Publications

• Khushboo Dasauni, Mohd Tasleem, Megha Pant, Deepa Bisht, T.K. Nailwal (2020). Meizotropis pellita (Patwa): An Endangered Plant Species. National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), Vol. 23, Issue 03, March 2020.
• Megha Pant, Mohd Tasleem, Khushboo Dasauni, T.K. Nailwal (2020). Dhatura stramonium L. as a Potential Medicinal Plant. National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), Vol. 23, Issue 03, March 2020.
• Deepa Bisht, Mohd Tasleem, Khushboo Dasauni, Megha Pant, T.K. Nailwal (2020). Broken Bones Tree or Midnight Horror. National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), Vol. 23, Issue 03, March 2020.