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
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