Research with Sustainable approach

The major thrust areas of the research in the department are: Microbiology, Botany, Immunology, Biochemistry and Molecular biology. Ten students awarded with Ph.D. and two with M. Phil degrees. More than 50 papers were published in national and International Journals with high impact factors within last five years. Two research projects were also completed in the department. Students and faculties participated in national and International conferences and won the prizes.

In microbiological field a wide array of research is being conducted at Department of Biotechnology that includes isolation of bacteria for their characterization and application in pigment and biocolour production, enzyme isolation, Bioremediation, waste treatment etc. Various research scholars of Department of Biotechnology are working in varied areas like Bioplastic production, The Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) reactor, activity of herbal extracts on liver cells.

In field of Botany, survey on some medicinal plants of Garudeshwar, Nandod taluka of Narmada District & Tribal region of Dadra Nagar and Haveli are being carried out. On the other hand, research related to effect of the river water on some medicinal plants of Valsad district, Forest flora & Ethno botanical Survey of Tribal region of Dadra Nagar haveli, the commercial cultivars of stevia cultivated in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat etc. are also being conducted.

Biological activity of different part extracts of Nyctanthes- arbor- tristis was performed. This plant is found to be rich in secondary metabolites like tannins, alkaloids, phenolics etc. Alkaloids were extracted, tested on various cancer cell lines to determine their role in cancer. Docking studies were performed to know its efficacy and mode of action during cancer therapy.

Significant efforts are being carried out for the development of In-vitro Immuno diagnostic assay for detection of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. HCV Ag-Ab rapid test is advantageous for early diagnosis in resource limited settings. Along with that, anticancer property of a plant Tribulus terrestris and its saponins are investigated and found potent cytotoxic agents. They are able to induce apoptosis in Human Breast Cancer Cells MCF-7. Not only that, Blood group antigen genotyping of blood donors and patients is also being investigated as it is important, when multiple blood transfusions are demanded in disease like Leukemia, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia etc. Molecular methods for typing of blood group antigens are the choice of methods along with the serological methods.

In Enzymology, research is on Enzyme asparginase and lipase. These enzymes are isolated from different microorganisms and then parameter is optimized for maximum production of enzyme. Molecular identification of potential organism producing enzymes was also done. Asparaginase will be tested for its anticancer activity on different cell lines while lipase is used for industrial application and enzyme cellulase in textile industry. Research is going on screening of Brassica family plants for their bioactive compounds which will be tested for its anticancer activity and for enzyme cellulase and its applications in textile industry.

Publication Projects & consultAncy Talks Research Scholar

Details since 2015

Publications

  1. Personalized Medicine: The Rising Sun , C. Desai and G. Shah, International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology Online: 2091-2609, 3 , 2, 139-142, June, 2015
  2. Regenerative Medicine: Areas of Opportunities & Inter-related Challenges, C. Desai and G. Shah, Research & Reviews: A Journal of Biotechnology Online: 2231-3826 , 5 , 2, 24-29, 2015
  3. Production & Partial Purification of Xylanase Enzyme from Soil Isolate, Y. Master and G. Shah, V. N. S. G. U. Journal of Science & Technology 0975-5446 , 4, 1 , 216-223, July, 2015
  4. Antioxidants: Fascinating & Favourable Biomolecules for Humans, C. Desai and G. Shah, Science Innovation Online: 2328787X , 3, 6 , 113-116, October, 2015
  5. Saw Dust to Bioethanol : An Alternative Fuel for Future, Bhikhu More & Gaurav Shah, Indian Journal of Applied Research, 5, 11, 666-668, November 2015
  6. Isolation, Characterization and Lipase Production Using Bacterial Isolates from Sewage Sample, Bhikhu More & Gaurav Shah, Global Journal for Research Analysis, 4, 10, 272-273, October 2015
  7. Natural Products: A Prospective Tactic to Unite Nature & Disease, C. Desai, D. Marjadi and G. Shah, Research & Reviews: A Journal of Biotechnology 2347-7245 Online: 2231-3826, 5, 3 , 35-38, 2015
  8. Lignocellulosic Material “An Alternative Future Fuel Source”, Bhikhu More & Gaurav Shah, International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences, 2, 4, 69-79, August 2015
  9. Incorporation of Biocolours in textiles: An ecofriendly approach., Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, International Journal of Applied Research ISSN Print: 2394-7500 , 2, 2, 214-218 , 11 January, 2016
  10. “Biofuel from Banana Peel: One Step ahead in Sustainable Development” , Tanvi Tamakuwala & Gaurav Shah, PERIPEX- Indian Journal of Research, 5, 1, 228-229, January 2016
  11. Comparative Study of Acid Pretreatment on Saccharification of Sawdust, Bhikhu More & Gaurav Shah, Indian Journal of Research, 5, 1, 17-18, January 2016
  12. Antidandruff Action of Synthetic and Herbal Shampoos on Dandruff causing Fungal Isolate: Malassezia, Zoya Mistry, Bhikhu More & Gaurav Shah, International Journal of Applied Research, 2, 7, 80-85, June 2016
  13. Degradation of keratin waste products by Kocuria rosea. , Chandni Anand, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, National Journal of Advanced Research; Online ISSN: 2455-216X, 4, 2 , 21-22, 22 July, 2016
  14. Utilization of Waste Sawdust for the Removal of Basic Dye- Methylene Blue, Bhikhu More & Gaurav Shah, Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 2, 10, 842-847, October 2016
  15. Isolation and Characterization of Khaman Fermenting Microorganisms., Rajesh Shreshta, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, Trends in Biosciences; Print: ISSN 0974-8431, 10, 8, 1574-1576, 8 February, 2017
  16. Silver Nanoparticles: Antibacterial Activity of Biosynthetically Prepared Silver Shells, C. Desai and G. Shah , Research Guru 2349-266X, 11, 2 , 264-274, September, 2017
  17. Isolation and Identification of Microbial Flora Efficient in Vitamin B12 Production, Somya Jajodia, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, Advances in Life Sciences Print : ISSN 2278-3849,, 6, 2, 118-122, 28 December, 2017
  18. Isolation, Identification & β-Lactamase Detection of Muti-drug Resistant Acinetobacter species from Patients Admitted in ICUs of Hospital, S. Panchal, G. Shah and N. Panchal, International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research & Development ISSN: 2456-6470 , 2, 1 , 1085-1089, November, 2017
  19. Antimicrobial activity of different medicinal plants and Honey against microorganisms isolated from infected wound area on skin of human., Megha Chevli, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, Int. J. Adv. Res; Print: ISSN: 2320-5407,, 5, 8, 109-114, 29 August, 2017
  20. Diminution of Internal Bacterial Contamination of External Dental Implants Using Silver Nanoparticles, C. Desai, S. Desai, D. Marjadi and G. Shah, International Journal for Science & Advance Research in Technology Online: 2395-1052 , 4, 9 , 115-119, September, 2018
  21. Isolation, Screening And Characterization of Microorganisms Producing Pectinase Enzyme From The Ipomoea Spp. And Its Potential Application, Shaikh, R., Nayak, J., Mehta, M., Shah, G., International Journal of Microbiology Research ISSN: 0975-5276 EISSN : 0975-9174, 3, 2, 1355-1359 , 30 September, 2018
  22. Impact of Idol Immersion Activities Leading to Deterioration of Water Quality, Ayush Jain, Jitendra Nayak, Bhikhu More, Mansi Mehta,Tanvi Tamakuwala and Gaurav Shah, International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management ISSN 2455-6378 , 3, 12, 71-77, 10 December, 2018
  23. Antimicrobial Activity of different Medicinal Soaps and Turmeric Powder against Infectious Microorganisms Isolated from Wound Area of Human, Mrunali Patel, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064:, 8, 1, 847-851, 15 January, 2019
  24. “Extraction of plant and microbial pigment, comparison and to check its stability , Sapna Chaudhari, Mansi Mehta, Gaurav Shah, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research(JETIR) ISSN : 2349-5162, 6, 6, 184-190 , 06 April 2019
  25. Isolation, Characterization and Production of β-Galactosidase, Maitri Shukla, Bhikhu More, Gaurav Shah, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 7, 1, 45-50, January 2020
  26. A concise review on source, production, purification and characterization of L-asparaginase and its application in food industries., R. M. Dhingani and G. Shah, International Research Journal of Biological Sciences ISSN: 2278-3202 , 9, 4 , 1-6, November, 2020
  27. Draft genome sequence of a hot spring bacterial isolate Brevibacillus borstelensis Gp-1 with potential extracellular lipase activity, Aparna J. Tailor a,* , Rekha R. Gadhvi b , Bhrugesh P. Joshi c, Gene Reports, 23, 2021
  28. Novel thermo-alkaliphilic-strain of Bravibacillus borstelensis-potential producer of extracellular lipase isolated from hot spring of ganeshpura Maharashtra india, Tailor aparna J and gadhvi Rekha R, Journal of advanced scientific research, 11, 6, 109-116, 2020
  29. Caryota Urens- Underutilized Multipurpose Medicinal Plant, Chauhan Gayatri N* 1 and R. Gadhvi2, International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews, 8, 1, 1942-1953, 2018
  30. ANTIHYPERTENSIVE EFFICACY OF ROUWOLFIA TETRAPHYLLA - ROOT OF THE PLANT ON UNINEPHRECTOMIZED DOCA - SALT HYPERTENSIVE RAT, R. Gadhvi ⃰ 1, M. N. Reddy 2 and M. Nivserkar 3, Int journal of pharmaceutical science and research , 9, 3, 1251-1255, 2018
  31. ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AND RENOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT FRACTIONS OF WHOLE PLANT LIPPIA NODIFLORA LINN. ON UNINEPHROCTIMIZED DOCA-SALT HYPERTENSIVE RATS., REKHA GADHVI *1, M. N. REDDY2 AND SHRIKANT JOSHI3, International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 6, 3, 392-399, July 2015
  32. Antifungal activity of Some medicinal plant material extract against fungus Aspergillus niger, Mayuri c. Rathod, Godhani Vaishali & D. A. Dhale, World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical science, 04, 10, 1323-1332, 13-09-2015
  33. Antifungal activity of two medicinal plants against fungus Candida albicans, Mayuri c. Rathod, D. A. Dhale & Das Namrata , International journal for pharmaceutical Sciences, 06, 04, 701-706, 08-10-2015
  34. Antimicrobial activity of methanol solvent extracts of cassia fistula, Mayuri c. Rathod,, D. A. Dhale & Lakhani Rinkal, World journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 04, 02, 1140-1175 , 07-10-2015
  35. Plant Growth Promoting Endophytic Bacteria from Zyzypus mauritiana, Mayuri c. Rathod, D. A. Dhale , International Journal of current microbiology and applied sciences, 05, 08, 59-70, 10-08-2016
  36. Pharmacognostic Characterization & phytochemical screening of Cassia auriculata Linn., Mayuri c. Rathod, D. A. Dhale , Researchers world, 07, 4(5), 32-36, 14-12-2016
  37. Study of various combinations of soil on Stevia cutting for herbage yield and root parameters, Pooja padhiyar, Mayuri rathod, Udutha J. and Mali S.c., World journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 06, 17, 792-797, 05-12-2017
  38. Effect of different growing media on Stevia cuttings for regeneration and growth performance, Pooja padhiyar, Mayuri rathod, Udutha J. and Mali S.c., IAETSD journal for advanced research in applied sciences, 04, 06, 144-147, 10-11-2017
  39. The isolation and identification of L-Asparaginase endophytic bacteria from Aegle marmelos, Mayuri c. Rathod, D. A. Dhale, International journal of Res. Ayurveda & pharmacy, 09, 03, 92-95, 06-12-2018
  40. Effect of different river on growth & development of Cynodon dactylon, Mayuri C. Rathod , Bhoomi P. Panchal & D.A.Dhale, Multilogic in Science, 08 , 28, 166-167, 05-12-2018
  41. An Ethno-botanical Survey of Dadra and Nagar-Haveli(UT), India for Medicinal plants in use by Traditional Healers, Vijay kumar P. Patel & Mayuri C. Rathod, Biological Forum- An International journal, 11, 01, 187-193 , 20-04-2019
  42. Diurnal variation in the Flavonoids & phenolic content in Desmostachya bipinnata: A medicinal plant, Mayuri C. Rathod & Bhoomi P. Panchal, International Journal of Botany Studies, 06, 01, 66-69, 07-01-2021
  43. Growth of Stevia rebaudiana under various agronomic conditions in South Gujarat Ratoon Crop, Pooja Desai , Mayuri Rathod, J.Udhutha, S.C. Mali & D.A. Dhale , Bioinfolet, 17, 04, 643-645 , 25-12-2020
  44. Indigenous plants remedies used by traditional healers of Garudeshwar Taluka of Narmada district, Mayuri C. Rathod & Henixa patel , International Journal of Botany Studies, 06, 02, 500-504, 14-04-2021
  45. A comparative evaluation of morphoanatomical features of the root of Cynodon dactylon (Durva) & Desmostachya bipinnata (Darbh), Mayuri C. Rathod & Bhoomi Panchal, International Journal of Botany Studies, 06, 02, 516-519, 14-04-2021
  46. A Comparative Seasonal Anatomical Analysis of Stem of Cynodon dactylon - A Herbal Plant, Mayuri C. Rathod & Bhoomi Panchal, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, 12, 66, 32275-79, 10-06-2021
  47. Morphohistological Studies of Seedlings of Annona squamosa Lam., Mayuri C. Rathod & D.A.Dhale, International Journal for Modern Trends in Science and Technology, 07, 06, 244-247, 19-06-2021
  48. Antimicrobial activity of Aegle marmelos leaves extracts in different solvents, Mayuri C Rathod, Dashrath D Ghori, D A Dhale , International Journal of Botany Studies, 06, 04, 228-230, 15-07-2021
  49. "Effect of hormones on seed germination of lemon seeds "., Mayuri C. Rathod Nilam Bhalala & D.A.Dhale, International Journal of Botany Studies, 06, 04, 925-929, 25-08-2021
  50. Identification of steroidal saponins from Tribulus terrestris and their in silico docking studies, Apurva Patel, Mital Bhatt, Anjali Soni, Preeti Sharma , Journal of Cellular Biochemistry , 122, 11, 1665-1685, November 2021
  51. Biological modification in air-cathode microbial fuel cell: Effect on oxygen diffusion, current generation and wastewater degradation, Ambika Arkatkar, Arvind Kumar Mungray, Preeti Sharma , Chemosphere, 284, -, 131243, June 23, 2021
  52. Study of electrochemical activity zone of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in microbial fuel cell, Ambika Arkatkar, Arvind Kumar Mungray, Preeti Sharma , Process Biochemistry , 101, -, 213-217, February 1st, 2021
  53. Bioelectrochemical behaviour of a sequentially added biocatalytic coculture in a microbial fuel cell, Ambika Arkatkar, Arvind Kumar Mungray, Preeti Sharma, Journal of Basic Microbiology, 60, 7, 562-573, July 2020
  54. Design of a novel rapid immunoassay for simultaneous detection of hepatitis C virus core antigen and antibodies, Jayendrakumar Patel and Preeti Sharma , Archives of Virology , 165, 3, 627-641, March, 2020
  55. Comparison of serology and molecular detection of common red cell antigens in multitransfused thalassemia major and sickle cell disease patients, Avani Shah, Parizad Patel, Keyur Patel, Binal Patel, Keyuri Jariwala, Preeti Sharma, Kanchan Mishra, Kanjaksha Ghosh , Transfusion and Apheresis Science , 59, 1, 102599, January 2, 2020
  56. Effect of treatment on electron transfer mechanism in microbial fuel cell, Ambika Arkatkar, Arvind Kumar Mungray, Preeti Sharma , Energy Sources, Part A:Recovery, Utilization , and Environmental Effects, -, -, 1-16, September 27, 2019
  57. Effect of Tribulus terrestris saponins on proliferation of Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells., Apurva Patel, Anjali Soni, Preeti Sharma , Journal of Cellular Biochemistry , 120, 6, 10082-10086, June, 2019
  58. An insight into the anticancer mechanism of Tribulus terrestris extracts on human breast cancer cells, Apurva Patel, Anjali Soni, Nikhat J. Siddiqi, Preeti Sharma, 3 Biotech, 9, 2, 58 , January 2, 2019
  59. Phenotyping of Rh, Kell, Duffy and Kidd Blood Group Antigens among Non-Tribal and Tribal Population of South Gujarat and its Implication in Preventing Alloimmunization in Multitransfused Patients, Avani Shah, Kanjaksha Ghosh, Preeti Sharma and Kanchan Mishra , Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases , 10, 1, 1-4, November 1st, 2018
  60. Pattern of distribution of 35 red cell antigens in regular voluntary blood donors of South Gujarat, India, Avani Shah, Keyuri Jariwala, Snehalata Gupte, Preeti Sharma, Kanchan Mishra, Kanjaksha Ghosh , Transfusion and Apheresis Science , 57, 5, 672-675, October 1st, 2018
  61. Reproductive Toxicity of Pomegranate Peel Extract Synthesized Gold Nanoparticles: A Multigeneration Study in C. elegans, Mahnoor Patel, Nikhat J. Siddiqi, Preeti Sharma, Abdullah S. Alhomida, and Haseeb A. Khan, Journal of Nanomaterials, 2019, -, 1-7, August 28, 2019
  62. Effect of Tribulus terrestris saponins on proliferation of Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells., Apurva Patel, Anjali Soni, Preeti Sharma, Journal of Cellular Biochemistry ISSN 1097-4644, 120, 6, 10082-10086, October,2018
  63. An insight into the anticancer mechanism of Tribulus terrestris extracts on human breast cancer cells., Apurva Patel, Anjali Soni, Nikhat Siddiqi, Preeti Sharma, 3 Biotech ISSN 2190-5738, 9, -, 58, January, 2019
  64. Identification of steroidal saponins from Tribulus terrestris and their in silico docking studies, Apurva Patel, Mittal Bhatt, Anjali Soni, Preeti Sharma, Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 122, 11, 1665-1685, July, 2021
  65. “Evaluation of larvicidal activity of Annona reticulate leaves against filarial vector mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus say”, Ruchi Desai, P.K. Hiradhar, Global Journal of Research Analysis, 04, 10, 26-27, Oct-2015
  66. “Evaluation of larvicidal activity of Swertia chirata and Datura metel leaves against Filarial vector mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus”, Ruchi Desai, P.K. Hiradhar, Journal of Entomological Research, 39, 04, 357-359, Jan-2016
  67. Evaluation of Larvicidal Activity of Tridax procumbens Leaves against Filarial Vector Mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus, Ruchi Desai, Journal of International Academic Research For Multidisciplinary, 04, 10, 40-44, Nov-2016
  68. Evaluation of Ovicidal Deterrency effect of Cinchona officinalis plant against filarial vector mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus say, Ruchi Desai, National Conference on Biological Tools for Sustainable Environment, Department of Biosciences, VNSGU, Surat, Feb-2016
  69. Incorporation of Biocolours in textiles: An ecofriendly approach., Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, International Journal of Applied Research , 2, 2, ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, 11 January, 2016
  70. Degradation of keratin waste products by Kocuria rosea. National Journal of Advanced Research, Chandni Anand, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, National Journal of Advanced Research; 4 (2): 21-22 , 4, 2 , Online ISSN: 2455-216X, 22 July, 2016
  71. Isolation and Characterization of Khaman Fermenting Microorganisms., Rajesh Shreshta, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, Trends in Biosciences; 10(8), 10, 8, Print: ISSN 0974-8431, 1574-1576, 8 February,2017
  72. Isolation and Identification of Microbial Flora Efficient in Vitamin B12 Production, Somya Jajodia, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, Advances in Life Sciences 6(2), 6, 2, Print : ISSN 2278-3849, 118-122, 28 December, 2017
  73. Degradation of keratin waste products by Kocuria rosea. , Chandni Anand, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, National Journal of Advanced Research; 4 (2): , 4, 2, 21-22, Online ISSN: 2455-216X, 22 July, 2016
  74. Antimicrobial activity of different medicinal plants and Honey against microorganisms isolated from infected wound area on skin of human.,Megha Chevli, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, Int. J. Adv. Res; , 5, 8, Print: ISSN: 2320-5407, 109-114, 29 August, 2017
  75. Pectinase Enzyme From The Ipomoea Spp. And Its Potential Application,Shaikh, R., Nayak, J., Mehta, M., Shah, G., Isolation, Screening And Characterization of Microorganisms Producing International Journal of Microbiology Research , 3, 2, 1355-1359, ISSN: 0975-5276 EISSN : 0975-9174, 30 September, 2018
  76. Impact of Idol Immersion Activities Leading to Deterioration of Water Quality, Ayush Jain, Jitendra Nayak, Bhikhu More, Mansi Mehta,Tanvi Tamakuwala and Gaurav Shah,International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management , 3, 12, ISSN 2455-6378,71-77, 10 December, 2018
  77. Antimicrobial Activity of different Medicinal Soaps and Turmeric Powder against Infectious Microorganisms Isolated from Wound Area of Human, Mrunali Patel, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah,International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) , 8, 1, ISSN: 2319-7064: 847-851, 15 January, 2019
  78. “EXTRACTION OF PLANT AND MICROBIAL PIGMENT, COMPARISION AND TO CHECK ITS STABILITY”Sapna Chaudhari, Mansi Mehta, Gaurav Shah, , Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research(JETIR) , 6, 6, (ISSN : 2349-5162), 184-190 , 06-04-2019
  79. Impact of Idol Immersion Activities Leading to Deterioration of Water Quality, Mr. Ayush Jain, Mr. Jitendra Nayak, Dr. Bhikhu More, Dr. Mansi Mehta, Mrs. Tanvi Tamakuwala & Dr. Gaurav Shah, International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management, 3, 12, 71-77, December 2018
  80. “Biofuel from Banana Peel: One Step ahead in Sustainable Development” , Tanvi Tamakuwala & Dr. Gaurav Shah, PERIPEX- Indian Journal of Research, 5, 1, 228-229, January 2016

Presentations

  1. Biology to Biological Engineering: A Paradigm Shift, Gaurav Shah, Biology Education: Current Advances and its Impact on Society, International, 04-05 January, 2019, St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad
  2. Modeling Dye Sensitized Solar Cell from Mycopigment, Vidhi Patel; Nafisa Patel; Gaurav Shah, Advances at the interface of Biology and Chemistry , National, 31 October to 3 November 2019, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay
  3. Development of device using biomolecule for solar energy conservation, Vidhi Patel; Nafisa Patel; Gaurav Shah, Present Day Biology: Impact of Research at Molecular and Cellular Level, National, 03-04 January, 2020, St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad
  4. Mushroom Delicacies: Sufficing Nutritional Needs with Taste, Vishal Mali; Nafisa Patel; Gaurav Shah, Microbes with Entrepreneurship, International (e-Conference), 24 October 2021, Virtual
  5. Isolation, Production and Optimization of Antileukemic L-Asparaginase production from Actinomycetes of Caryota urens, Gayatri Chauhan , , National, 24/3/2018, Dept of biosciences at VNSGU,surat
  6. thermostable lipase from a local iso;ate bacillus subtilisc-1optimization partial purification and cherecterization, ailor aparna j and gadhvi rekha R, , National, 7-04-2020, malvia national institute of technology, jaipur
  7. stastical optimization of media perameters for maximal production of lipase using thermo alkaliphilic bacillus subtillus strainor asparginase production, tailor aparna j and gadhvi rekha R, , international, 9-2-2020, society of industrial chemistry p.p savaani institute surat.
  8. molecular characterisation of thermo lkophilic bacillus subtilis srain producing lipase from local water body near vapi, tailor aparna j and gadhvi rekha R, , National, 2019, university of hariyana
  9. stastical optimization of media perameters for asparginase production, Chauhan Gayatri N* and R. Gadhvi, , international, 2020, p.p savani institute, surat
  10. Reduction in COD,BOD,TDS,TSS in industrial Waste Water (Effluent) by the Biological treatment using Coconut & Sweet Corn Waste., Mayuri C. Rathod, Biological Tools for Sustainable Environment (BTSE 2016) , National, 19-02-2016, Dept. of Biosciences, VNSGU., Surat
  11. Plant Growth Promoting Endophytic Bacteria From Zyzypus mauritiana, Mayuri C. Rathod & D.A. Dhale, Natural Resources Management for Sustainable Agriculture, National, 25-10-2016, Janta Vedic College , Baraut, Baghpat (U.P.)
  12. On the trail of indigenous medicines & its role in development of modern medicine, Mayuri C. Rathod & D.A.Dhale, Advanced in Agricultural and Biodiversity conservation for Sustainable development, Inter national, 27-10-2017, Brahaspati Bhawan, C.C.S. Univrsity, Meerut
  13. Ethnobotanical survey of Garudeshwar & Nandod taluka of Narmada District, Mayuri C. Rathod & Henixa Patel , Emerging Biological trends in 21st century, Inter national, 05-11-2017, P P Savani university, Surat
  14. Effect of different river on growth & development of Cynodon dactylon in summer season, Mayuri C. Rathod & Bhoomi Panchal, Emerging Biological trends in 21st century, Inter national, 05-11-2017, P P Savani university, Surat
  15. Effect of different growing media on Stevia cuttings for regeneration and growth performance, Mayuri C.Rathod & Pooja Padhiyar, Emerging Biological trends in 21st century, Inter national, 05-11-2017, P P Savani university, Surat
  16. In vitro regenerative Stevia rebaudiana as alternative pro., Pooja Padhiyar & Mayuri Rathod, Innovative Approaches in plant tissue culture, National, 21-02-2019, Shree M & N Virani Science college , Rajkot
  17. Effect of different 2,4,D concentration on different Varieties of stevia to evaluate somaclonal variations, Patel Nidhi & Mayuri Rathod, Innovative Approaches in plant tissue culture, National, 21-02-2019, Shree M & N Virani Science college , Rajkot
  18. Evaluation of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni for genetic variation by RAPD, Mayuri C.Rathod & Pooja Padhiyar, Biological Tools for Sustainable Environment (BTSE 2018), National, 24-03-2018, Dept. of Biosciences, VNSGU., Surat
  19. Ethnobotanical survey of Garudeshwar & Nandod taluka of Narmada District (Ethno veterinary), Mayuri C. Rathod & Henixa Patel , Biodiversity: management Issuses & Conservation Strategies, National, 21-12-2018, Dept. of Zoology, g.c. college, Ankola, Karnataka
  20. Effect of different river on growth & development of Cynodon dactylon, Mayuri C. Rathod & Bhoomi Panchal, Biodiversity: management Issuses & Conservation Strategies, National, 21-12-2018, Dept. of Zoology, g.c. college, Ankola, Karnataka
  21. Growth performance of two Accessions of Stevia at field trial and preliminary phyto-chemical Analysis., Mayuri C.Rathod & Pooja Padhiyar, Recent Innovations in Sciences, National, 19-01-2018, School of Science, RK University, Rajkot
  22. Effect of time factor on Phyto constituents of cynodon dactylon, Mayuri C. Rathod & Bhoomi Panchal, Challenges in life sciences & Agrobased industries for Rural development, National, 21-12-2019, Dept. of Botany, Zoology, Arts,-Commerce & Sci college, Bodwad, Jalgaon
  23. Micripropogation of stevia rebaudiana, Pooja Padhiyar & Mayuri Rathod, Recents trends in Biosciences & Environmental Sciences, National, 16-01-2020, Moolji Jaitha college, Jalgaon
  24. Ethnobotanical survey of & Nandod taluka ., Mayuri C.Rathod & Pooja Padhiyar, Recents trends in Biosciences & Environmental Sciences, National, 16-01-2020, Moolji Jaitha college, Jalgaon
  25. Production of Indole Acetic Acid by endophytic fungi from Phyllanthus officinalis, Mayuri C. Rathod & Ankita pansuriya, Biological tools for sustainable environment (BTSE 2019), National, 02-03-2019, Dept. of Biosciences, VNSGU., Surat
  26. Effect of water on the growth & the development of Cynodon dactylon, Mayuri C. Rathod & Bhoomi Panchal, Biological tools for sustainable environment (BTSE 2019) , National, 02-03-2019, Dept. of Biosciences, VNSGU., Surat
  27. Studies on Different soil Amendments for Biomass yield & yield contributing characters of Stevia at Ratoon crop in South Gujarat region, Mayuri C.Rathod & Pooja Padhiyar, Recent trends in pure & Applied Sciences (RTPAS-2019), National, 24-02-2019, Bhagwan mahavir college of Science & technology
  28. Effect of antibiotics on seed germination of Wheat, Mayuri C. Rathod, Conservation of Natural Resources and Environment, National, 13-09-2015, B.K.M.Sci-ence college, valsad
  29. Morphohistological studies of Seedlings of Annona squamosa, Mayuri C. Rathod, Global Approaches in Natural Resour-ces Management for Climate Smart Agri-culture during pandemic Era of COVID-19, Inter National, 27-02-2021, Shobhit Deemed University, Modipuram, Meerut, UP
  30. Study of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants utilized in cancer treatment, Anjali Soni, 2nd International Virtual Congress (IVC-2015), International, 5th to 10th April 2015, Online
  31. In vitro ACE inhibitor, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxicity study of Salvia (Chia) and Ocimum (Basil), Anjali Soni, Biological Tools for Sustainable Environment, National, 2nd March, 2019, Department of Biosciences, VNSGU
  32. “INCORPORATION OF BIOCOLOURS IN TEXTILES: AN ECO FRIENDLY APPROACH”, Mansi Mehta, Gaurav Shah, National Conference on Innovating for Development and Sustainability , National, 30-31st October, 2015. , Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat
  33. “BIOCOLOURANTS: A BOON FOR REPLACEMENT OF SYNTHETIC COLOUR IN FOOD & FEED”, Mansi Mehta, Gaurav Shah, National seminar on the occasion of World Food Day Emerging trends in Food Quality and Safety on organized by College of Food Processing technology and Bioenergy , National, October 15-16, 2015., Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat
  34. “Charcterization and Application of carotenoid pigments isolated from microbial source”, Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, International symposium on Emerging biological trends in 21st century , International, November 07, 2017., P.P. Savani University, Kosamba, Gujarat
  35. “Norovirus: A Winter Vomiting Bug” , Mrs. Tanvi Tamakuwala & Dr. Gaurav Shah, Emerging Biological Trends in 21st Century, International, 5th November 2017, School of Science, P. P. Savani University, Kosamba, Gujarat
  36. “Biofuel From Banana Peel: One Step Ahead in Sustainable Development” , Mrs. Tanvi Tamakuwala & Dr. Gaurav Shah, Innovating for Development and Sustainability, National, 30, 31st October 2015, Navrachna University, Vadodara

Books/Chapter

  1. Incorporation of Biocolours in textiles: An Ecofriendly Approach., Mansi Mehta and Gaurav Shah, Innovating for Development and Sustainability, Navrachna University, Baroda, ---, 2017, 978-93-86256-79-9
  2. The Future of Effluent Treatment Plants (Biological Treatment Systems) Chapter-25 Application of molecular biological tools to monitor process efficiency , Hiren K. Patel; Rishee K. Kalaria; Binal Y. Patel; Gaurav Shah, Elsevier Inc., ---, 2021, 987-0-12-822956-9
  3. Fungi Bio-Prospects in Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Nano-Technology Chapter-9: Prevention and control of mycotoxins for food safety and security of human and animal feed. , Hiren K. Patel; Rishee K. Kalaria; Mehul R. Kahimani; Gaurav S. Shah and Bharat Z. Dholakiya, Academic Press, Volume-3 Fungal Metabolites and Nano-Technology, 2021, 978-0-12-821734-4
  4. Morphological and Anatomical studies of the Seedlings of Some FABACEAE (Book), Dr. Mayuri C. Rathod, Scholars' press, 1 st Edition, 08-10-2015, 978-3-639-86011-5
  5. Concepts in Environmental science (Chapter), Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre, Mahi publication, Maharashtra, 1st Edition, 25-10-2021, 978-93-9155
  6. Effect of Microbial Growth on Internal Resistances in MFC: A Case Study Innovations in Infrastructure, Editors: Dr. Dipankar Deb, Dr. Valentina E. Balas, Dr. Rajeeb Dey, , Ambika Arkatkar, Arvind Kumar Mungray, Preeti Sharma, Springer Singapore , -, 2019, 978-981-13-1966-2
  7. Conjugation of Nanomaterials and Bioanodes for Energy Production in Microbial Fuel Cell, Nanotechnology for Energy and Environmental Engineering, Editors Lalita Ledwani, Jitendra S. Sangwai, Ambika Arkatkar, Arvind Kumar Mungray, Preeti Sharma, Springer Nature , -, 2020, 978-3-030-33774-2
  8. Red Biotechnology/ Antibiotic Resistance: Causes and Challenges., Anjali Soni, Amee Patel, Vishma Shah, Juie Rana, Astral International Publishers, -, 2018, 978-93-5124-962-7
  1. Minor, Silver Nanoparticles: Chemically and Biosynthetically prepared Silver Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery, Principal Investigator , Gujarat Council of Science and Technology (GUJCOST), Gandhinagar, 2016 to 2018, Completed
  2. Minor, Incorporation of microbial bio-color in food industries: Better and Safer approach for replacement of synthetic colours, Principal Investigator, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, 2021 to 2023, Ongoing
  3. Minor, Pesticides Residues in fruits from the market sample of surat., Principal Investigator, VNSGU., Surat, Dec.21 to Dec.23, Ongoing
  1. 3 Wings of Success In Molecular Biology Research , Faculty Development Programme, Naranlala College, Navsari, 4th January, 2015
  2. Career In Biotechnology, Career Awareness Programme, Aga Khan School, Sidhpur, 10th September, 2016
  3. Career In Biotechnology, Career Awareness Programme, Aga Khan School, Mundra, 2nd December, 2016
  4. Magnetosomes, Short Term Training Programme on “Nanotechnology & Biotechnology- The Pinnacle of Scientific Efforts, Applied Physics Department, SVNIT, Surat, 21-24 March, 2017
  5. Opportunities & Challenges in Biotechnology, Seminar on Biotechnology, SGCCI, Surat, 6th March, 2018
  6. Assay Techniques in Immunology: Principles and Applications, Intensive Crash Course by N-BTCBC, C. G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, UKA Tarasadia Univeristy, Bardoli , 10-15 December, 2018
  7. Environment Pollution and Climate Change, National Integration and Youth Leadership Camp, Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI, Atomic Energy Central School, Kakrapar, Vyara, 28th December, 2018
  8. Microbiology to Bio-Business, One Day Induction Programme: Entrepreneurship Elite 2019, Naranlala College, Navsari, 28 February, 2019
  9. Career in Biotechnology, Career Conclave 2019, Calorx Public School, Gharlodia, 16th June, 2019
  10. Career in Biotechnology, Career Conclave , Narmada Calorx Public School, Bharuch, 18th August, 2019
  11. Setting up SSI & Marketing, AsYaam- An Academia-Industria Symbiose, Naranlala College, Navsari, 19th September, 2019
  12. 3 Wings of Success In Molecular Biology Research, Intensive Crash Course by N-BTCBC, C. G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, UKA Tarasadia Univeristy, Bardoli , 20th February, 2020
  13. Research in Biological Science: Fundamental Concept to do effective research, One Week ‘Advanced Level Bridge Course in Biotechnology’, Department of Biotechnology, MUIS, Ganpat University, Mehsana, 1st September, 2020
  14. Biology to Biological Engineering: A Paradigm Shift, Online Faculty Development Programme in Life Sciences , Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Department of Education, GoG, Ahmedabad, 16th December, 2020
  15. Environment Pollution and Climate Change, Online Faculty Development Programme in Life Sciences , Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Department of Education, GoG, Ahmedabad, 24th December, 2020
  16. Genetically Modified Foods-Myths & Facts , National Webinar, Department of Lifestyle, METAS Adventist College and Hospital, Surat, 18th August, 2021
  17. A Journey from Classical Microbiology to Metagenomics: Exploring Potential of Microorganisms, Celebration of International Microorganisms Day, Department of Microbiology, MUIS, Ganpat University, Mehsana, 17th September, 2021
  18. Importance of medicinal plants, Career management in life sciences, Dhule, 31-05-2021
  19. Importance of Biodiversity, Environment & plant Biodiversity, Kim, Surat, 16-09-2016
  20. Cell Cycling and Control (3rd January) , CAPACITY BUILDING CELLS of Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), Gandhinagar, Gujarat for Training Biotechnology/Microbiology Students in the intensive crash course workshop for cracking IIT-JAM, JNU-CEEB exams, at C.G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, 2nd January to 13th January, 2020
  1. Tamakuwala Tanvi Vinodbhai, M. Phil., Production of Economical Viable Product from Waste Materials using Microorganisms , Awarded, March 2016
  2. Mehta Mansi Pankajbhai, Ph. D., Screening and Isolation of Naturally Occurring Microbial Pigments, their Characterization and Applications, Awarded, June 2016
  3. More Bhikhubhai Sadashiv, Ph. D., Green Route Bioethanol Production From Cellulosic Waste Material: Saw Dust, Awarded, June 2017
  4. Panchal Silver Rajendrabhai, Ph. D., Isolation and Characterization of Acinetobacter spp. With Antibiogram and Lectin activity Isolated from Intensive Care Units of Hospitals, Awarded, July 2018
  5. Desai Chandani Thakorbhai, Ph. D., Silver Nanoparticles: Chemically and Biosynthetically prepared AgNPs and Their Antimicrobial and Toxicity Studies, Awarded, September 2018
  6. Sharma Shital Rameshchandra, Ph. D., Screening, Identification, Characterization and Optimization of Antimicrobial Metabolites Biosynthesis Produced from Soil Actinomycetes, Awarded, September 2019
  7. Patel Swati Mansukhbhai, Ph. D. , Biodegradation of Hydrocarbon and Generation of Electricity using Microbial Fuel Cell, Synopsis Submitted ,
  8. Jamwal Subika, Ph. D., Isolation of Indigenous Microbes and Consortia Development from Textile Industry Waste and Investigating Potential Applications in Bioremediation and Biotransformation , Pursuing
  9. Tamakuwala Tanvi Vinodbhai, Ph. D., To Study the Synthesis of Bioplastics from Microorganisms, its Safety aspects and Applications, Pursuing
  10. Dhingani Rashmin Mansukhlal, Ph. D. , Production, Purification and Characterization of L-Asparaginase from Bacteria, Pursuing
  11. Chauhan Gaytri, Ph.D, Isolation identification and cherecterization of actinomyocytes producing asparginase, pursuing,
  12. Aparna tailor, Ph.D, Isolation identification and cherecterization of lipase producing bacteria, Synopsis submitted,
  13. Sodagar koushar, Ph.D, Isolation identification and cherecterization of cellulase producing bacteria , pursuing,
  14. Shah amee, Ph.D, Anticancer activity of plants of braccica family, pursuing,
  15. Patel Dimpal Babubhai, M.Phil., Bio-autography guided screening of antimicrobial compounds produce by Enicostemma littorale blume , Awarded, January 2016
  16. Pooja Padhiyar, Ph.D., Studies on Stevia rebaudiana for yield & Stevioside Content Under South Gujarat Conditions, Awarded, Nov. 2018
  17. Bhoomi P. Panchal, Ph.D., A Comparative Study of Whole Plant of Desmostachya bipinnata & Cynodon dactylon, Pursuing (Synopsis Submitted), Reg. year 2016
  18. Henixa N. Patel, Ph.D., A floristic & Ethnobotanical survey of Garudeshwar & Nandod taluka of Narmada district, Pursuing, Reg. year 2016
  19. Vijay P. Patil, Ph.D., Study of forest flora of DNH(UT)(Tribal region) with ref.to the Ethnobotanical wealth & medicinal plants, Pursuing, Reg. year 2016
  20. Khooshboo Shah, Ph.D., Effect of Abiotic Factors on growth of Microgreens & Nutritional Characterization to extend the shelf life, Pursuing, Reg. year 2021
  21. Ms. Bhavika Tandel, Ph.D., Purification, Characterization, Optimization and Evaluation of different applications of Chitosan extracted from fungi, Pursuing, -
  22. Dr. Ambika Arkatkar, Ph.D., Study of exoelectrogens in microbial fuel cell (MFC). , Awarded, June, 2021
  23. Dr. Jayendra Patel, Ph.D., Development of a novel in vitro immunodiagnostic assay for detection of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. , Awarded, December, 2020
  24. Dr. Avni Shah, Ph.D., Blood group antigen genotyping of blood donors and patients: comparison of predicted genotype by gold standard hemagglutination assay. , Awarded, August, 2019
  25. Dr. Apurva Patel, Ph.D., Apoptotic induction and molecular studies of Tribulus terrestris on human breast cancer cell line MCF-7., Awarded, April, 2019
  26. Parekh Smitaben Jayeshbhai, Ph.D, Phytochemical analysis and Biological Activity of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Awarded, September, 2021
  27. Amin Suchita Narenbhai, Ph.D, Functional Analysis of in vitro cell suspension culture of Stevia rebudiana for the highest production of Stevioside and Ribusoside A, Pursuing, From April 2017
  28. Surbhi C Chaudhari, Ph.D, Diversity study of skin mucous microbiota of fishes of Gujarat coast and explore their potential as biological agents, Pursuing, From July 2019

Our Research Supervisors

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Dr. Gaurav S. Shah

Assistant Professor & Coordinatior
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Dr.Rekha R.Gadhvi

Assistant Professor
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Dr. Mayuri C. Rathod

Assistant Professor
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Dr. Preeti Sharma

Assistant Professor
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Dr Anjali Pramod Soni

Assistant Professor