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Faculty Research, Awards and Achievements

The Department of Biosciences has a very strong research profile in terms of published research papers in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals and patents published by our faculty members and students. The faculty members also receive research project grants from State and national-level government agencies, aiding in the development of a research-conducive setup.

Faculty Projects

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Prof. (Dr.) V.P. Uniyal (Co-PI)

Assessing Ecosystems for the Conservation of Himalayan Wild Pollinators – Long Term Monitoring of Himalayan Bumblebees towards Biodiversity Conservation

Re-evaluation of PBR-Rudraprayag

Documentation of orchids and associated pollinators of Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Jharkhand

Assessing Ecosystems for the Conservation of Himalayan Wild Pollinators – Long Term Monitoring of Himalayan Bumblebees towards Biodiversity Conservation

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Dr. Shivangi Chamoli (Co-PI)

Biowealth from Water Conversion of plant food agricultural and laboratory waste into value added products

Harnessing Nature's Cleanup Crew: Bioprospecting Laccase-producing Bacteria from Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants in Uttarakhand for Xenobiotic Degradation

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Prof. (Dr.) Manu Pant (PI)

Empowering stakeholders for sustainable livelihoods through orchid cultivation in the Mandakini catchment of Rudraprayag

Development of production and utilization strategies for Cattleya orchids in Uttarakhand

Genetic and nutrient composition diversity analysis in ‘bhat’ cultivars from Garhwal region of Uttarakhand

In vitro propagation of orchids and capacity building through macropropagation in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand

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Dr. Durgesh Kumar Jaiswal (PI)

Sustainable utilization of Invasive plant biomass for bioactive component recovery and biochar generation: A unique solution for improving rural livelihood in Uttarakhand

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Dr. Neha Pandey

Bioprospecting cold tolerant fungi, isolated from Uttarakhand soil, for the production of natural pigments

Bioprospecting high altitude small millets for capacity building of hill people

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Prof. (Dr.) Kumud Pant

Assessing Medicinal properties of Soor and Pakhpi, the traditional alcoholic drinks of Tons valley, for their medicinal values and later commercialization

Elucidation of possible vaccine candidates and drug targets for Encephalitis using reverse vaccinology approach

Faculty Awards and Recognition

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Prof. (Dr.) V.P. Uniyal, is a regular invited speaker at international meetings, trainings and conferences

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Prof. (Dr.) Manu Pant received Young Scientist Award from Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand- Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) at 4th Women Scientist Conclave, USERC, Govt of Uttarakhand

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Dr. Tanvir Kaur received the Young Women Researcher Award”, in 10th Venus International Women Awards, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Dr. Durgesh Jaiswal has been selected as Applied Microbiology International Global Ambassador for India and ASM-Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship (FLMF)

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Dr. Shivangi Chamoli was invited as expert speaker in 5th Biotechnology Conclave “International Conference on Harnessing Biotechnology for a sustainable Bio-E3 Future” (19-21 Nov 2025)” Organized by Uttarakhand Council of Biotechnology at Regional Center, UCB Pathwadangarh Nainital

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Prof. Kumud Pant was selected for a National-level program at BIOCON, Bengaluru

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Our Student Achievers

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Poorva Saxena

M.Sc.Biotechnology

Batch 2023-2025 have successfully qualified GATE 2026

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Ankush Kumar

M.Sc.Biotechnology

Qualified CSIR-NET Examination, 2025, CSIR-NET-Ph.D.

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Akshat Singh Chauhan

B.Sc. (H)Biotechnology

Qualified IIT-JAM Examination, 2024

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Prapti Dhama

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Qualified GAT-B and IIT-JAM Examination, 2025

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Tushar Agarwal

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Qualified GAT-B and IIT-JAM Examination, 2025

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Shivangi Sharma

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Batch 2024-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026

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Disha Chauhan

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Batch 2024-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026

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Anushka Negi

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Batch 2024-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026

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Anukriti Singh

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Batch 2024-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026 IV Sem

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Vaishnavi Sharma

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Batch 2025-27 have successfully qualified GATE 2026 (Currently in II Sem)

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Palak Tyagi

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Batch 2023-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026 (Currently in VI Sem)

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Ayesha Husain

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Batch 2023-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026 (Currently in VI Sem)

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Sanjana Rawat

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Batch 2023-26 (have successfully qualified IIT JAM (Currently in VI Sem)

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Kritika Cahuhan

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology

Batch 2023-2025 have successfully qualified GATE 2026

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