Dr. Anju Rani | Faculty | Department of Biosciences

Professor & Head
Dr. Anju Rani

RESEARCH AREA

Environmental Microbiology with special focus on bioremediation

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. Microbiology, G.B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar (2008)
  • M.Sc. Microbiology, C.C.S University, Meerut (2004)
  • B.Sc. Microbiology, C.C.S University, Meerut (2001)

AWARDS/HONORS

  • Young Microbiologist Award in a Conference entitled” “Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical, Medical and Applied Sciences for Global Development (RTPMASGD-2021) held on Jan 28-29, 2021.
  • Research Excellence Award, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, 2014
  • Merit fellowship for Doctoral Research from 2005-2008.
  • National eligibility tests CSIR-UGC NET & GATE

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

  • Association of Microbiologists of INDIA (AMI)
  • Pharma Medical Sciences Development Society, India (PMSDS)
  • Society of Chemical and Synthetic Biology (SCSB)

During her Ph.D., Dr. Rani had the opportunity to contribute to the field of Microbiology as a research fellow in a project funded by NBAIM. With over 15 years of experience in research and teaching, she has explored various aspects of Microbiology. Her expertise extends to two research projects as a Co-principal investigator, sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology. Dr. Rani’s contributions to academia go beyond her research endeavors. She has made significant efforts in organizing conferences, seminars, training programs, and outreach initiatives. The impact of Dr. Rani’s research is evident in her extensive publication record. She has published over 50 research articles in prestigious national and international peer-reviewed journals and edited books. Furthermore, her contributions extend to the field of patents, with two of her inventions having been published. As an esteemed academic, Dr. Rani has been actively involved in guiding and supervising Ph.D., undergraduate, and postgraduate students in their research pursuits, primarily focusing on Microbiology. She has been serving as review and topic editors in various reputed International Journals.