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Personal profile

Name	Kothari Rameshkumar K.
Birth date	January 10, 1971
Marital Status	Married
Designation	Senior Assistant Professor & Head
Phone	+91 281 2561673
Mobile	+91 009428288511
Website	www.rameshkothari.com
Email	kothari1971@gmail.com, kothari1971@rediffmail.com

Education

• B.Sc.(Microbiology), Saurashtra University, Rajkot, INDIA (1994) :60 % (College First)
• M.Sc. (Microbiology), Saurashtra University, Rajkot, INDIA (1996) : 67 % (University Topper)
• Ph.D. (Microbiology), Saurashtra University, Rajkot, INDIA (2002) : Degree Awarded in 2003
• C.E.S. (Environmental science), IGNOU, New Delhi, INDIA (2004) : 65 %
• C.D.M. (Disaster Management), IGNOU, New Delhi, INDIA (2004) : 65 %

• Present Employment

Designation	Senior Assistant Professor & Head
Organization	Department of Microbiology, Vidhya Niketan, P.B. No.05, Christ College, Rajkot
Date of joining)	June 16, 2002

• Employment History

SI NO	Position	Organization/Institution	Tenure	Duration
1	Senior Assistant Professor & Head (Full time - permanent)	Christ College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot	2008 - till date	2 year
2	Assistant Professor & Head (Full time - permanent)	Christ College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot	2004 - 2008	4 year
3	Assistant Professor (Full time – permanent)	Christ College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot	June, 2000- 2004	4 years
4	Lecturer (Ad-hoc)	M & N Virani Science College, Saurashtra University Rajkot	June 1996 - March 2000	4 years

Teaching Experience

• Under graduate
• Lecturer (Ad-hoc), Department of Biotechnology, M&N Virani Science College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India (1996 - 2000)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Christ College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India (2000 -2004)
• Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology, Christ College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India (2004 -2008)
• Senior Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology, Christ College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India (2008 – till date)

• Post Graduate
• Visiting faculty, Department Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India (2000 – till date)
• Visiting faculty, Department Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India (2003 – till date)
• Visiting faculty, Department Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India (2007 – till date)

Teaching Experience :(Years)

• UG : 14 yrs.
• PG : 10 yrs.

Teaching Specialization

• Microbial physiology and biochemistry
• Microbial biodegradation and Biodeterioration
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Bacterial genetics
• Fermentation technology

Research Profile
• Doctoral research: Microbial Degradation of Synthetic Dyes
• Research topic:Dr. S.J.Pathak
• Institute:Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat
• Areas of specialization:Bioremediation
• Current area of current research : Bioremediation, Metagenomics, PGPR

• Research Guidance

	Awarded	Thesis Submitted	Students Working
M.Sc.	05	-	2
M.Phil.	-	-	1
Ph.D.	-	-	4

Ph.D. Students Supervised

• Singh K.M. (2010): Application of DNA Technology to Assess the Genetic Diversity and Dynamics of Uncultured Microorganisms of Ruminal Fluid of Buffalo: Ph.D. (Biotechnology): Synopsis submitted to Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India.

Research Publications

Paper published
• Kothari, R. K., Kothari C. R. and S. J. Pathak.(2005). Microbial Decolorization and Degradation of Textile Dyes Golden-HR and Meganta-HB”. Asian Jr. Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. 7(2): 239-242.
• Kothari, R. K., Kothari C. R. and S. J. Pathak. (2005). Decolorization of Textile Dyes by Ligninolytic Enzymes of White Rot Fungus Coriolopsis polysona”. In. J. Poll. Res. 24(2): 367-370.
• Rajput Kishor S. and R. K. Kothari (2005). Formation of Gum Ducts in Ailanthus excelsa in Response to Fungal Infection. Phyton, Austria. 45: 33-43.
• Kothari, R. K. and S. J. Pathak. (2005). Screening of Heavy Metal (Sodium Arsenite) Resistance Bacterial Populations. Int. J. Bioscience Reporter. 3(2): 190-193.
• Kothari, R. K. and C. R. Kothari (2006). Decolorization of Textile Azo Dyes by a Three Member Bacterial Consortium. Int. J. Bioscience Reporter. 4(1): 21-26.

Paper accepted (IN PRESS)

• Pandya, P. R., Singh, K. M., Parnerkar, S., Tripathi, A. K., Mehta, H. H., Rank, D. N., Kothari R. K. and C. G. Joshi (2010). Assessment of Bacterial Diversity in the Rumen of the Surti buffalo by 16S rDNA Analysis. Journal of Applied Genetics
  

• Nucleotide Sequence Submitted in NCBI: TOTAL: 614

Sequence type	Name of organisms	NCBI Accession nos.	Total
16S rRNA nucleotide	Pseudomonas aeruginosa CR-25	EU 109736	01
16S rRNA nucleotide	Pseudomonas aeruginosa JTP-37	EU 137542	01
16S rRNA nucleotide	Alkaligen faecalis JTP-07	EU 137541	01
16S rRNA nucleotide	Uncultured rumen Bacteria	EU348118 - EU348296	191
16S rRNA nucleotide	Uncultured Archaea	GQ120718 – GQ120965	248
18S rRNA nucleotide	Uncultured rumen Protozoa	EU345005 - EU345176	172

• Ph.D., M.Phil and Master Thesis Supervision

SI.No	Name of student/ research scholar	Title of Thesis	Year of Completion
1	Mr. K. M. Singh(Biotechnology)	Application of DNA Technology to Assess the Genetic Diversity and Dynamics of Uncultured Microorganisms of Ruminal Fluid of Buffalo	Synopsis submitted
2	Mr. Hitesh Mehta (Biotechnology)	Differential Gene Expression During Induced Lactation in Buffalo as a Model	In progress
3	Mr. Dhimant Bhesdadia (Microbiology)	Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Salmonella Phage from Poultry House	In progress
4	Ms. Aditi Joshi (Biotechnology)	Studies on Biodegradation of Textile Azo Dyes by Bacteria	In progress

• M.Phil Thesis Supervision

Sl. No.	Name of student/ research scholar	Title of Thesis	Year of Completion
1	Ms. Shivani Yagnik	Decolorization of Textile Dyes by Bacteria	In progress
2	Ms. Jiss Joy	Effects of Environmental and Nutritional Parameters on Degradation of Textile Dyes by Pseudomonas aeruginosa	2007

• Master Thesis Supervision

Sl. No.	Name of student/ research scholar	Title of Thesis	Year of Completion
1	Dewang Jani	Antibiosis Studies of a Cumin Pathogen Against Agricultural Fusarium	In progress
2	Patel Vishal	Isolation and Tentative Identification of Salmonella species from Poultry House	2010
3	Subhash Parmar	A Study on Occurrence of Bacterial species from the Poultry House	2010
4	Chirag Khunt	Isolation, Identification, Enzymatic Potential and Antibiotic Sensitivity of Bacterial species Isolated from Industrial Wastes	2009
5	Grisham Gondaliya	Study of Bacteriphages as Bio-control Agent and Indicator for Pathogens in Poultry	2009
6	Viral Gosai	Evaluation of Potential Probiotics Properties of Lactobacillu rhamnosus in Rat as Animal Model	2009

Important Conferences/Seminars Attended and Research Papers Presented in Poster or Oral Session

International Level
• Mehta H, Tripathi AK, Singh KM, Ramani U, Koringa PG, Rank DN, Kothari RK and C G Joshi: 2009: Differential Gene expression during Induced Lactation in Buffalo In International Conference on Biomedical and Genomic Research Organized by Human Genetic Centre (HGC), Department of Zoology, and BMT, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad in association with GSBTM, CSIR and ICMR (Poster presentation)
• Singh KM, Pandya PR, Parnerkar S, Mehta HH, Tripathi AK, Ramani U, Koringa PG, Rank DN, Kothari RK and C G Joshi:2009: Development of an Assay to Quantify Anaerobic Protozoa in Rumen Ecology” In International Conference on Biomedical and Genomic Research Organized by Human Genetic Centre (HGC), Department of Zoology, and BMT, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad in association with GSBTM, CSIR and ICMR (Poster presentation)
• Bhensadadia D, Bhimani H, Rawal C, Kothari V, Kothari CR & RK Kothari:2010: Isolation and Determination of Host Range of Salmonella Phages from Fecal Waste of Poultry In National Seminar on Biochemistry: A Global Approach from Molecules to Cell Organized by Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot. Gujarat and sponsored by UGC, Govt. of India (Poster presentation- Award Winning – 1st Rank)
• Gauswami V, Kapuria M, Shah S, Kothari RK & H Mehta:2010: Isolation and Characterization of Cellulolytic Actinomycetes In National Seminar on Biochemistry: A Global Approach from Molecules to Cell Organized by Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot. Gujarat and sponsored by UGC, Govt. of India (Poster presentation)
• Kapuria M, Gauswami V, Shah S, Kothari RK & H Mehta :2010: Isolation and characterization of Cellulolytic Fungus In National Seminar on Biochemistry: A Global Approach from Molecules to Cell Organized by Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot. Gujarat and sponsored by UGC, Govt. of India (Poster presentation)
• Mehta H, Tripathy A, Vaze M, Kothari RK, DN Rank & CG.Joshi:2010: Revealing ESTs having significance role during Estrogen-progesterone induced lactogenic pathway in Buffalo In National Seminar on Biochemistry: A Global Approach from Molecules to Cell Organized by Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot. Gujarat and sponsored by UGC, Govt. of India (Poster presentation- Award Winning – 2nd Rank)
• Kothari RK :2009: Seminar on Recent Developments in Structure and Ligand Based Drug Design Organized by Jointly organized by Schrodinger LLC, USA & Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2009: One Day Workshop on Recent Advances in Global Health Research and Telemedicine Organized by Department of Pharmaceutical Science & Faculty of Medicines, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2009: National Symposium on Global Perspective on Pharma Patents Organized by Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2008: Bioremediation: A GreenSsolution for Mitigating Environmental Contaminants In National conference on Environment Science and Technology Organized by Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli in collaboration with Society for Science and Environment (SSE), Jalgaon (INVITED TALK)
• Kothari RK, Kothari C.R. & Vora Vijay :2008: 16S rRNA-Analysis: An Accurate Tool for Microbial Taxonomy In National Conference on Taxonomy Teaching and Research: The Relevance in the National Context Organized by Shri R.K.Parikh Arts and Science College, Petlad, Anand, Gujarat sponsored by UGC, Govt. of India (Oral presentation)
• Kothari RK:2008: National Science Symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2007: Needs of Applied Quality Research in the Fields of Biological Sciences in India In National Symposium cum Workshop on Measures for Quality Enhancement and Quality Sustenance in Institution of Higher Education Organized by Christ College, Rajkot & sponsored by NAACGovt. Of India (Oral presentation)
• Kothari RK: 2006: National Seminar on Bioinformatics-Emerging Trends Organized by M & N Virani Science College, Rajkot & sponsored by UGC, Govt, of India (Attended)
• Kothari RK: 2006: 2nd National Level Science Symposium Jointly organized by GUJCOST, Govt. of Gujarat and Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
• Kothari RK:2006: National Workshop on E-Resources in Chemical Synthesis and Natural Products Organized by AST-FIST Sponsored Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Attended)
• Kothari CR, Kothari RK & BRM.Vyas:2006: Sequential Anaerobic –Aerobic Treatment of Artificial Textile Effluents and its Effects on Seed Germination In UGC-DSA National Conference on Bioresources: Utilization and Conservation Organized by Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Poster presentation)
• R.K. Kothari :2006: Biodegradation of Textile Effluents an Indispensable Need for Better and Cleaner Tomorrow In UGC-DSA National Conference on Bioresources: Utilization and Conservation Organized by Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Oral presentation)
• Bhatt K., Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2006: Analysis of Panipuri Water for the Assessment of Microbial Diversity In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
• Mavani M, Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2006: Effects of Gutkha on growth of the normal flora of mouth In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
• Parmar K , Kothari CR. & RK Kothari:2006: Analysis of Microbial Diversity, Population Dymanics and Physicochemical Analysis of Industrial Wastes In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
• Ranparia S, Kothari CR. & RK Kothari:2006: Studies of Biomedical Waste with Context to Bacteriological Analysis In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
• Hindocha D, Kothari CR. & RK Kothari:2006: Bacterial Decolorization of Some Textile Colorants In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
• Jhala V, Kothari CR. & RK Kothari:2006: Manganese Peroxidase (MnP) and Manganese Independent Peroxidase (MIP) Mediated Decolorization of Textile Dyes In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
• Adhduk A, Kothari CR. & RK Kothari:2006: Isolation of bacteria utilizing PAHs as a sole source of carbon In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
• Kothari RK :2005: 92nd Indian Science Conference Organized by Nirma University of Science & Technology, Ahmadabad (Attended)
• Karia V, Parmar K, Pauh R., Avasia K, & RK Kothari :2005: Bacteriological and Chemical Analysis of Industrial Wastes In 46th National Conference of Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI): Micro-biotech Organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Poster presentation)
• Savaliya J, Ranparia S, Sapra S, Avasia K & RK Kothari :2005: Bacteriological Study of Biomedical Wastes of Rajkot City-A Case Study In 46th National Conference of Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI): Micro-biotech Organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Poster presentation)
• Kothari RK & CR Kothari :2005: Phytotoxicity Evaluation of Textile Dyes In 46th National Conference of Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI): Micro-biotech Organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Poster presentation)
• Mukharaji, N, Bhatt K, Joshi J, Pathak S, , Vyas N, & RK Kothari :2005: Microbial analysis of Panipuri water in Rajkot-A case study In 46th National Conference of Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI): Micro-biotech Organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Poster presentation)
• Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2005: Analysis of Dye Decolorizing Potential Among Bacterial Population of Textile Effluents In 46th National Conference of Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI): Micro-biotech Organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Poster presentation)
• Parekh C, Mavani M, Vidja K, Vyas N, Pathak S & RK Kothari :2005: Antimicrobial activity of Gutkha against the normal flora of Human In 46th National Conference of Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI): Micro-biotech Organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Poster presentation)
• Kothari RK: 2005: 9th National Conference on Bioactive Heterocycles and Drug Discovery Paradigm including one day International Symposium on Resent Trends in Drug Discovery Jointly Organized by Indian Society of Chemist and Biologists, CDRI, Lucknow and Department of Chemistry Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2005: National Workshop on Nanotechnology : Opportunities and Challenges Jointly organized by GUJCOST and Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2005: National Science Symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
• Kothari RK : 2004: Workshop on Pollution of Costal and Marine Environment of Saurashtra and Kutch Organized by ATMIYA Institute of Technology and Science, Rajkot, Gujarat & sponsored by AICTE, Govt of India (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2004: National Seminar on 50th year of DNA Double Helix-Retrospect and Prospects Organized by UGC sponsored M.N. Virani Science College, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
• Kothari RK: 2004: National Arogya Mela Organized by Health and Family Welfare Department , Govt. of India and Govt. of Gujarat (Attended)
• 39. Kothari RK & NN Jani: 2004: Herbal informatics-to cure and control degenerative diseases In National Seminar on Emerging Technologies and Applications (ETA-2004) Organized by Department of Computer Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Oral presentation)
• RK :2004: National Conference on Education, Development, Population Change and HIV/AIDS Organized by Indian Association of Parliamentarians on Population and Development, New Delhi, at Rajkot, Gujarat & sponsored by IAPPD, AFPPD, UNFPA, UNAIDS and Govt. of India (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2004: Workshop on Pollution of Costal and Marine Environment of Saurashtra and Kutch Organized by AICTE & ATMIYA Institute of Technology and Science, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2004: UGC sponsored National Seminar on 50th year of DNA Double Helix-Retrospect and Prospects Organized by M.N. Virani Science College, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2003: National Seminar on Scientific and Technological Terminology Organized by Community Science Centre, Rajkot, Gujarat and Ministry of Human Resource, Govt, of India (Attended)
• Kothari RK : 2003: National Seminar on Waste Management in Dairy Industry Organized by SMS College of Dairy Science, Gujarat Agriculture University, Anand, Gujarat(Attended)
• Kothari R.K. and S.J.Pathak : 2003: Decolorization of dye Golden Yellow HR and Blue -2G by a White Rot Fungus sp. Cx In National Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation Organized by UGC (DSA) sponsored Department of Biosciences, S.P. University, VV Nagar, Guajrat (Poster presentation)
• Kothari CR, Kothari RK and BRM VYas :2003: Biodegradation of Chloronitrobenzene: a Nitro-Chloro Aromatic Compound In National Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation Organized by UGC (DSA) sponsored Department of Biosciences, S.P. University, VV Nagar, Guajrat (Poster presentation)
• Kamdar A, Parmar H, Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2003: Degradation of Phenols by a Three Member Bacterial Consortium In National Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation Organized by UGC (DSA) sponsored Department of Biosciences, S.P. University, VV Nagar, Gujarat (Poster presentation)
• Dhingani R, Solanki R, Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2003: Degradation of Textile Dyes by Pseudomonas species In National Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation Organized by UGC (DSA) sponsored Department of Biosciences, S.P. University, VV Nagar, Gujarat (Poster presentation)
• Bhalodi P, Trivedi F, Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2003: Isolation, Identification and Characterization of an Indigenous Bacterial Population from Textile Effluents-A Biodiversity Approach In National Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation Organized by UGC (DSA) sponsored Department of Biosciences, S.P. University, VV Nagar, Guajrat (Poster presentation)
• Kothari RK :2003: National Seminar on Scientific and Technological Terminology Organized by Community Science Centre, Rajkot, Gujarat and Ministry of Human Resource, Govt, of India( Attended)
• Kothari RK :2003: National Seminar on Waste Management in Dairy Industry Organized by SMS College of Dairy Science, Gujarat Agriculture University, Anand, Gujarat (Attended)
• Kothari.CR , Kothari RK & BRM Vyasm :2002: Decolorization of Textile Azo Dyes Reactive Red-3 and Reactive Red 249 by Bacterial consortium In National Conference on Environmental Biology Organized by Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat (Oral Presentation)
• Kothari RK & S.J.Pathak:2002: Microbial Diversity of Effluents at Jetpur Textile Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plan In National Conference on Environmental Biology Organized by Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat (Oral presentation)
• Mirani H, Kothari RK & SJ Pathak:2000:Isolation and Screening of Bacterial Strains from Contaminate Environmental & Sludge of Dyes House Wastewater Treatment Plant In 40th Annual conference of Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI) Organized by AMI in collaboration with Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR) Bhuvneshwar (Poster presentation)
• Kothari RK :1999: National Symposium on University-Industry Interaction Organized by Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
• Kothari RK, BRM Vyas & SJ Pathak :1998: Decolorization of some textile dyes by lignilytic enzyme system of a white rot fungus Coriolopsis polysona In Role of Microbes in the Management of Environmental Pollution Organized by Department of Microbiology, Punjab University, Chandigarh (Oral Presentation)
  
  

State Level
• Kothari RK :2004: Bioinformatics-a novel tool for biological sciences In XVIII Gujarat Science Congress Jointly organized by Govt. of Gujarat and Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Poster presentation).
• Kothari RK :2003: 15th State Level Seminar of Micro Study Circle Jointly organized by Micro Study Circle and Yogidham Educational Campus, Rajkot (Attended) .
• Kothari RK :2002: State Level Seminar on Frontiers and Advancement in Biological Science in New Millennium Organized by M & N Virani Science College, Rajkot (Attended).
• Kothari RK :2002: Sate Level Conference on Basic Aspects of Bioinformatics Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
• Kothari RK :2002: Use of Computer and Information Technology in Research Organized by Department of Computer Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Attended).

• Professional Training Received

Sl. No.	Name of Training	Organization where training was received	Year	Duration
1	National Level Workshop on Recent Developments in Structure and Ligand Based Drug Design	Jointly organized by Department of Chemistry ,Saurashtra University, Rajkot and Schrodinger LLC, USA and supported by FIST (DST)	2009	One day
2	National Level Workshop on Cheminformatics	Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Christ College, Rajkot	2009	3 days
3	National Level Workshop on Bioinformatics	Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Christ College, Rajkot	2009	3 days
4	Recent Advances in Global Health Research and Telemedicine	Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Medicine, Saurashtra University, Rajkot	2009	One day
5	Biotech Entrepreneur Development Programme	Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM) Govt. of Gujarat & DBT, Govt. of India, at EII, Gandhinagar	2007	15 days
6	Workshop cum Hand-on-Experience Courses in GC-MS	Sophisticated Instrumrntation Center for Applie Research & Testing (SICART) , V. V. Nagar, Gujarat	2007	3 days
7	Real Time PCR without Limits	Eppendorf India Limited, The Grant Bhagavati Hotel, Ahmedabad, Guajart	2005	2005
8	PCR Amplification and Cloning sbcB gene of E. coli	Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai	2003	one day
9	ISO 9001:2000 QMS Internal Auditor Training	Christ College, Rajkot	2003	One day
10	Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization Technique (FIST)	Cell Biology Division, The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute , Ahmedabad, Gujarat	2003	one day
11	A training School on advance computer and Information Technology for Researchers”	Department of Computer Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat	1998	2 day

• Book :1
• Book title:Degradation Biotechnology
• Publishing house:Publishing House, New Delhi, India (2005)

Awards and recognition

• Recognized as a Ph.D. Guide in the Subject of Microbiology (No.PG/Ph.D./1377/2007).
• Subject Expert, Interview Committee Panel for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
• Recognized PG Teacher by Saurashtra University, Rajkot (No.P.G./A/Reco./551/2003).
• Member, Board of Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (From 2002 till date).
• Member, Board of Microbiology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (2007-till date).
• Other than chairman, Board of Microbiology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (2007-2009).
• Visited Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) as a Member of Delegation headed by Vice Chancellor, Saurashtra University, Rajkot in 2006 .
• Visited Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia as a Member of Delegation headed by Vice Chancellor, Saurashtra University, Rajkot for Research Collaboration with Griffith University, Brisbane during December-January, 2006-2007.
• Invited as Expert Panelist in Biotechnology in DST sponsored INSPIRE Internship Summer Camp-2010 organized by Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Guajrat.
• Invited talk in National Conference on “Environment Science and Technology” Organized by Department of Environmental Biotechnology Bharathidasan university, Tirucchinapalli & Society for Science and Environment.
• Invited talk in Expert Lecture series under Faculty Development programme at Smt. U.B.Bhagat Science Mahila College, Amreli, Gujarat on August 7, 2006.
• Invited talk at Shree M. N. Science College, Hemchandracharya University, Patan and Junagadh Agriculture University in Crash Course Programme for preparing students for National Competitive examinations (JNU-CEEB-2010) organized by Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat.
• Invited as Judge for Poster Session in a National Level Technical Symposium ELIXIR-2010 organized by V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot, on March 1, 2010.
• Co-chairman, National Conference on Paryavaran Vigyan and Takniki Shastra, organized by MHRD, Govt of India in Collaboration with Community Science Centre Rajkot, Guajrat (January, 6-7, 2003)
• University Rank Award: University Second in F.Y. B.Sc Saurashtra, University, Rajkot, 1992.
• College Topper in T.Y.B.Sc. Microbiology, 1994.
• University Topper in M. Sc. Microbiology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, 1996.
• I have been teaching Microbiology and Biotechnology at Undergraduate and Post Graduate level for the last 10 years
• I have been an Examiner in University for Undergraduate and Post Graduate .
• I have been training Undergraduate Students for National Level Competitive Entrance examinations.
• I have done my Doctoral Research in area of Bioremediation.
• I have been Guiding , M.Sc., M. Phil and Ph.D. students for Research in Biological Sciences.
• I have been instrumental in Designing Syllabus at Undergraduate and Post Graduate level as a Member of Board of Studies of Microbiology, Other than Chairman of Board of Microbiology and Vice Chancellor Nominee member in Board of Biotechnology.
• I have been the part of Delegation of Saurashtra University for Research Collaboration at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.
• I have been the part of Delegation of Saurashtra University for Research Collaboration at Griffith University, Australia.
• I have been instrumental in Spreading Awareness for Environmental Education through an Environmental NGO (NEEHIR Organization, Rajkot).
• I have interacted and educated various Government and Corporate Establishment as a Advisory Committee Member (Biotechnologist) appointed by Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources, Govt. of India.
• I have published various Research Paper in National and International Journal of repute.
• I have Published a Book titled “Degradation Biotechnology” Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi

Other Academic and Corporate Activities

Examiner at University
• Examiner , Diploma Engineering, Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmadabad.
• Examiner , B.Sc. Microbiology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
• Examiner , B.Sc. Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
• Examiner , M.Sc. Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
• Examiner , M.Sc. Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
• Examiner, M.Pharm. Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Innovations/Contributions in Teaching: Design of Curriculum:
• Contributed to Design Curriculum of F. Y B.Sc. Microbiology (Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 2010
• Contributed to Design and Update Curriculum of T Y B.Sc. Microbiology in Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 2008 – 2009
• Contributed to Design Curriculum of M.Pharm. Biotechnology in Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 2008
• Contributed to Design and Update Curriculum of S. Y B.Sc. Microbiology in Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 2007 – 2008
• Contributed to Design Curriculum of M.Sc. Biotechnology in 2003 in Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Preparation of Resource Material including Books, Reading materials and laboratory Manuals etc.
• Designed Laboratory Manual for S.Y and T.Y. B.Sc. Microbiology
• Reference Materials for S. Y. and T.Y B.Sc. Microbiology
Co-curricular Activities
• Coordinator , FDP Committee, Christ College, Rajkot during 2007-2008
• Member, IQAC, NAAC, Christ College, Rajkot.
• Member, ISO 9001:2000 internal Audit Committee -2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
• Coordinator , Publicity Committee, Christ College, Rajkot during 2008-2009.
• Coordinator , Research Committee, Christ College, Rajkot during 2009-2010 & 2010-2011.
Improvement of Professional Competence »Refresher courses
• • Attended Orientation Programme (OP) during 03.03.2003 to 30.03.2003 in “Value Education” organized by University Grant Commission New Delhi and Academic Staff College(UGC-ASC), Saurashtra University at Rajkot, Gujarat
»Orientation attended
• Attended Refresher Course (RC) during 04.02.2008 to 24.02.2008 in “Environmental Studies” organized by University Grant Commission New Delhi and Academic Staff College(UGC-ASC), Gujarat University, at Ahmedabad, Gujarat .
• Attended Refresher Course (RC) during 02. 03.2009 to 22.03.2009 in “Environmental Education” organized by University Grant Commission New Delhi and Academic Staff College(UGC-ASC), Saurashtra University at Rajkot, Gujarat .
Membership of Professional Bodies/Organizations
• Swedish And South Asian Network” (SASNET) on Fermented Food, Life (founder) member.
• Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI), Life member.
• Biotechnological Research Society of India (BRSI), Life member.
• Society for Science and Environment (SSE), Life member.
• NEEHIR- an NGO working for Environment, Rajkot, President.
• Forum on Higher Education (HEF), Mumbai, Life member.
• District Advisory Committee (DAC) , Rajkot, Gujarat, Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Govt. of India Member 2004-2007.
• INTERFACE: A Knowledge Discourse Community, Rajkot, Founder member.

• Short-term Course/Workshop/Seminars etc. Organized

SI. No.	Theme of the Seminar	Year	Date & Place	Responsibility>
1	National Seminar on Biochemistry: A Global Approach from Molecules to Cell	2010	January 30, Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot	AdvisoryCommittee Member
2	3rd National Science Symposium on Recent Developments in Science	2008	January, 26 Christ College, Rajkot	Organizing Committee Member
3	2nd National Science Symposium on Recent Developments in Science	2006	January, 07 Christ College, Rajkot	Convener
4	1st National Science Symposium	2004	January, 25 Christ College, Rajkot	Organizing Committee Member
5	National Conference on the Basic Aspects of Bioinformatics	2002	July 10-12 Christ College, Rajkot	Organizing Committee Member

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Open University Courses/ M.Phil., Ph.D.
• Completed Certificate Course in Environment Studies (CES) with First Class from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) New Delhi, in 2004.
• Completed Certificate Course in Disaster Management (CDM) with First Class from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) New Delhi, in 2004.
Article published
• An article titled “Biotechnology-A Wonderful Gift of Science” published in “Science Competition” on August, 2005- A first Journal of Gujarat for Medical and Engineering Common Entrance Test.
NCC & NSS
• Participated in NSS day Celebration Organized by Saurashtra University, Rajkot on January 31, 1993.
• Served as NCC Senior Under Office (SUO) at M & N Virani Science College, during College time under 2nd Gujarat NCC Battalion.
• Passed NCC “C” Certificate in 1994.
• Passed NCC “B” Certificate in 1993 with grade “A”.
• Participated in National Integrate Camp (NIC) conducted at Katpadi, Tamil Nadu during May 20-31, 1993.
• Participated in Annual Training Camp of NCC during October 29 to November 09, 1992 at Dhrangadhra, Gujarat.
• Participated in Annual Training Camp of NCC during November 11-22, 1991 at Mahuva, Gujarat.
• Participated in Annual Training Camp of NCC during May 06-17, 1992 at Dhrangadhra, Gujarat.