Research Area /Specialization

Ph.D.Thesis

· Ph.D.Thesis submitted on 25-07-2002 to RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur.

· RTM Nagpur University awarded Ph.D degree on dated 29^th May 2003.

· Topic : Mutational Studies in Ocimum sanctum Linn.

Name of the Guide : Dr.A.D.Choudhary, Professor and Head,Deptt. of Botany, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur and worked as Director, BCUD, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Registrar, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur & Accounts officer, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur and Pro-vice-chancellor, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Retired at the age of 62

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MSW Dissertation Title (2007) : Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Cancer Hospital, Nagpur Yethil Rugnanchya Swasthavishayak, Arthik va Parivarik Samasyanche Adhyayan. Under the Supervision of Dr.Purushottam Thote,Principal, Purushottam Thote College of Social Work, Narsala,Umrer Road, Nagpur.

Ph.D. Guideship:

• • • Recognised as Ph.D Guide of RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, in Botany. Registration No. : 3639B/700 dt. 12/09/08

    • Recognised as Ph.D Guide of Botany in Gondwana University, Gadchiroli. Registration No. : GUG/Ph.D./152/ Sup.Rec.2012 .

    • Recognised Ph.D Guide of Bio Technology in Gondwana University, Gadchiroli Reg. No. GUG/ Ph. D. Sup.Rec. /531/ 2014

    • Recognised Ph.D Guide of Environment Science in INOX University. Registration No.: IIU/2015/145, date:- 19/01/2015

M.Phil Guideship:

• Recognised M.Phil Guide of Periyar University , Salem, Tamil Nadu, from Acdemic Session 2007-2008. Registration No. MBO-7344/2008

• Registered M.Phil Guide of Vinayaka Mission University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, from Academic Sesion 2008-09.

Specialization:

• B.Sc.- Microbial techniques

• M.Sc.- Cytology and Genetics

• Ph.D.- “Mutational Studies in Ocimum sanctum Linn.”

• MSW – (Optional Subject) : Social work in the area of HIV/AIDS

Experience :

Research Experience: 25 Years (1997-2022)

• Fungal Culture – Cercospora personata (Groundnut, Mungbean)

• Tissue culture –Mungbean, Ocimum, Plantago ovata (Isabgol), Arachis hypogaea

• Mutation Breeding – Ocimum, Mungbean (Vigna radiata)

• Fungal Diversity

• Algal Diversity (Phytoplankton diversity)

• Biofertilizer and Bioinoculants

• Medicinal Plants

• Economically Important Plants

• Pollengrains.

• Karyotype and Banding pattern in chromosomes.

• Worked as a Technical Assistant in DAE, BARC, Mumbai Project on “ The Investigation on Plant Defense Gene Expression in Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek and its exploitation for selection of resistance in vitro and in vivo, from August 1999 to March 2002 at Deptt. of Botany, RTM Nagpur Unversity , Nagpur under the supervision of Dr. A. D. Choudhary Principal Investigator of the project.

• Guided 3 Ph.D Students of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj,Nagpur University,Nagpur.

• Guided 02 Ph.D Students of Gondwana University, Gadchiroli.

• Guided – 10 M. Phil students of Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu. M.phil degree awarded to all students.

• Guided – 4 M. Phil students of Vinayaka Missions University,Salem, Tamil Nadu. M.Phil degree awarded to all Students.

Technical Experience:

• Working knowledge of popular computer software like Pagemaker, M.S.Office, CCDTP, MSICT, Internet surfing etc.