Specialization: Reproductive Biology and Human Physiology
Qualified NET-JRF (CSIR-UGC) in exam held in Dec, 2001
Ph.D. from The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat (2005)
Received Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) after clearing joint CSIR-UGC NET-JRF exam (Dec, 2001)
Received Prof. J. C. George Gold Medal for 1st Position in the University in MSc. (Zoology). M. S. University of Baroda (2002)
Received Dr. M.S. Patel Post-Graduate Scholarship for securing 1st position in University in MSc. Zoology (Previous) (2001)
Received Dr. M.S. Patel prize, for securing highest number of marks at BSc. Zoology (2000).
First prize in poster presentation at National Symposium and Awareness programme on Life Style and Reproductive Health Challenges at Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi; March 29, 2017. Title of paper presented Sanitary Pads: Friends or Foes?
Third prize in poster presentation at National Symposium on ‘Man made diseases: An Urban Menace’ organized by Zoology department, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, on 11-12 February, 2016. Title of paper: Validation and Comparison of Antioxidant Activities of Selected Medicinal Plants
Second prize in oral presentation. 'Ladybird beetles as biocontrol agents: Their contribution in sustainable agriculture'. Presented at the annual international conference Equinox 2021 organized by Centre for Research, Maitreyi College from Aug 12-14, 2021 in online mode.
Second prize in oral paper presentations in Equinox 2024: 4th Annual International Conference, organised by Centre for Research, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. Sep 4-6, 2024. 'The temperature anomaly: Resilience of Heteropneustes fossilis'.
Second prize in oral paper presentations in Equinox 2025: 5th Annual International Conference, organised by Centre for Research, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. Sep 10-12, 2025. 'Beetles in the city: Diversity of ladybird and leaf beetles in urban green spaces in Delhi'.
First prize in oral paper presentations in Equinox 2026: 6th Annual International Conference, organised by Centre for Research, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. Apr 9-10, 2026. Antioxidant Shield to Oxidative Stress: The Dietary Connection.
Teaching experience: 18+ years
Professor: March, 2024 onwards
Associate Professor, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi: 2021-2024
Assistant Professor, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi: 2009- 2021
Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc), Ramjas College, University of Delhi: 2008
Research experience: 16+ years
Programs & Courses taught
B.Sc. (H) Zoology:
IVth year (Since the academic session 2025-26): Semester VII - Animal Model and Experimentation (DSC); Advanced Biotechniques and Bioinstrumentation (DSE). Sem VIII - Evolutionary Immunobiology of animals (DSE)
IIIrd year (since 2025-26): Sem V- Reproductive Biology and assisted reproductive technology (DSE); Fundamentals of Genetics (DSC); Principles of Immunology (DSC). Sem VI- Methods in Biostatistics (DSC); Animal Biotechnology
IIIrd year (before 2025-26)- Reproductive Biology; Principles of Genetics; Animal Biotechnology; Genetics, genomics and biotechnology; Immunology; Genetics and Genomics-I; Evolution; Fundamentals of Genetics
IInd year- Animal Physiology -II; Molecular Biology
B.Sc. (P) Life Science:
IVth year (Since 2025-26): Sem VII - Animal Model and Experimentation (DSC); Advanced Biotechniques and Bioinstrumentation (DSE). Sem VIII - Evolutionary Immunobiology of animals (DSE)
IIIrd year (Since 2025-26): Sem V- Reproductive Biology and assisted reproductive technology (DSE). Sem VI- Basics of Immunology (DSC)
IIIrd year (Before 2025-26)- Animal Biotechnology; Reproductive Biology; Biochemistry; Applied biology and biotechnology; Biochemistry and Immunology
IInd year - Molecular Biology; Genetics and evolutionary biology
Ist year - Environmental science; Animal diversity
B.Sc. (P) Applied Life Science: IIIrd year - EL 310 Biotechnology; Immunology and Biomolecules;
Ist year - Environmental science
B.Sc. (P) Physical Science: LSPP 105 Introduction to Biology
Post-graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology
2022: Reproductive Biology and ART as per UGCF syllabi (DSE 10) (NEP 2020) for Zoology course in University of Delhi
2022: Assisted reproductive technology as per UGCF syllabi (SEC 3) (NEP 2020) for Zoology course in University of Delhi (Convenor)
2019: Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) syllabus revision: Reproductive Biology, BSc (H) Zoology, University of Delhi. http://du.ac.in/du/uploads/Revi_syll_19082019/19082019_B.%20Sc.%20(Hons.)%20Zoology.pdf
2019: Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) syllabus revision: Applied Zoology, BSc (P) Life Science, University of Delhi. http://du.ac.in/du/uploads/Revi_syll_19082019/19082019_%20B.Sc%20(Prog.)%20Zoology.pdf
2019: Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) syllabus revision (review): Immunology, BSc (H) Zoology, University of Delhi. http://du.ac.in/du/uploads/Revi_syll_19082019/19082019_B.%20Sc.%20(Hons.)%20Zoology.pdf
Research paper covered in a newspaper article
Study finds menstruation taboos in urban India too
Thursday, 10 May 2018 | Archana Jyoti | New Delhi
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/india/study-finds-menstruation-taboos-in-urban-india-too.html
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/india/study-finds-menstruation-taboos-in-urban-india-too.html
