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Research Area
Research Area
Currently we are working on various aspects of algal research that includes,
Ecotoxicological studies of nanoparticles on algal physiology
Nanoparticle synthesis using algae
Lipid production from algae, isolation and functional characterization of genes encoding enzymes for lipid biosynthesis in microalgae
Production of high value compounds from microalgae like astaxanthin, fucoxanthin etc.
Understanding molecular mechanism behind heterocyst differentiation in cyanobacteria
However, given the expertise and technical understanding, we are open for any kind of collaborations in the field of DNA barcoding, genetic diversity and population genetic structure estimation, gene expression analysis and validation via Reverse transcriptase quantitative PCR, 2D gel electrophoresis, etc.
Key words:
Biotechnology
Nanobiotechnology
Bioremediation
Applied Phycology
Algal Pigments
Algal Biofuel
Heterocyst differentiation
Research Domain
- Research Project: Pigments
Recently Completed Project: 1 (Indo-French Joint Research Project funded by CEFIPRA)
Download Selected Papers:
Biosynthesis and extraction of high-value carotenoid from algae
Bioprospecting of fucoxanthin from diatoms - challenges and perspectives
Patent: A system for manufacturing skin care products based on astaxanthin (Patent No. A61K 8/35)
2. Research Project: Heterocyst differentiation in Cyanobacteria
2. Research Project: Heterocyst differentiation in Cyanobacteria
Recently Completed Project: 2 (Funded by DST, New Delhi)
Download Selected Papers:
Molecular circuit of heterocyst differentiation in cyanobacteria (This article also appears in: Editor's Choice Article)
3. Research Area: Nanoecotoxicology
3. Research Area: Nanoecotoxicology
4. Research Area: Phyco-nanosynthesis
4. Research Area: Phyco-nanosynthesis
5. Research Area: Algal Biofuel
5. Research Area: Algal Biofuel
Enhanced lipid production for biodiesel
Facilities available in laboratory
Facilities available in laboratory
Thermal Cycler (PCR machine)
Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis
Incubator Shaker
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Refrigerated Centrifuge
Microscope with photographic facility
Deep freezer
Ultra sonicator
SDS-PAGE Unit
Laminar air flow bench
Gel Documentation system
Autoclave
Culture room
Magnetic stirrer, pH meters, Weighing balance, Microwave oven, Micropipettes etc.
Other facilities that are accessible:
Other facilities that are accessible:
Fluorescence Microscope
Probe sonicator
Dynamic Light Scattering
X-ray Diffractometer
Atomic force microscope
RT-PCR
HPLC
GCMS
Skills
Skills
We have the expertise in handling instruments like Electrophoresis (both SDS-PAGE and Agarose Gel), PCR, Gel Documentation System, Fluorescent Microscope, Spectrophotometer, Refrigerated Centrifuges, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, etc.
Well versed with Statistical analysis like ANOVA, Post Hoc Test like Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT), Cluster Analysis (UPGMA, Neighbor Joining, Maximum Parsimony, Maximum Likelihood), Boot Strapping and Jack Knifing, Gst, Gene flow analysis, Shanon’s diversity measurement, Nei’s genetic diversity, AMOVA, Principal Component Analysis, Mantel Test etc. using various software platform like Prism, SPSS, NTSYS, POPGENE, Arlequin, GenElx, Biodiversity Pro etc.
Working experience in the field of molecular markers, genetic diversity, population genetic analysis, DNA barcoding, algal culture system, bioremediation, phyconanoecotoxicology, phyconanosynthesis, algal biodiesel production etc.
Hands on Training Exposure:
Hands on Training Exposure:
At Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on Algal Physiology and bioremediation kinetics during 20th to 30th April, 2004.
DBT sponsored training course (February 2nd to 22nd, 2010) on “Molecular Markers and their Applications in Plant Sciences” at University of Pune, Pune
Training workshop on “Systematics and Evolution” organized by CEMDE, University of Delhi, Delhi from 9th – 15th March, 2011.
GIAN course on “Microalga as Renewable High Value Compounds” attended during 22-27 November 2016 and secure ‘A’ grade at Hari Singh Gour Vishvavidyalaya, Sagar, M.P.
Training workshop on “Recombinant Proteins: Expression, Purification, Characterization” organized by Centre for Innovation in Infectious Disease Research, Education and Training (CIDRET), Department of Biochemistry, University of Delhi-South Campus, during 2-16 July, 2019.
Hands on experience of RNA Seq analysis specially differential gene expression, gene function annotation, while deputed as INSA Visiting Scientist Fellow at Department of Botany, University of Delhi-North Campus during October, 2021.
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