


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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M.Sc.Biotechnology
Batch 2023-2025 have successfully qualified GATE 2026

M.Sc.Biotechnology
Qualified CSIR-NET Examination, 2025, CSIR-NET-Ph.D.

B.Sc. (H)Biotechnology
Qualified IIT-JAM Examination, 2024

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Qualified GAT-B and IIT-JAM Examination, 2025

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Qualified GAT-B and IIT-JAM Examination, 2025

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Batch 2024-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Batch 2024-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Batch 2024-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Batch 2024-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026 IV Sem

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Batch 2025-27 have successfully qualified GATE 2026 (Currently in II Sem)

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Batch 2023-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026 (Currently in VI Sem)

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Batch 2023-26 have successfully qualified GATE 2026 (Currently in VI Sem)

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Batch 2023-26 (have successfully qualified IIT JAM (Currently in VI Sem)

B.Sc.(H)Biotechnology
Batch 2023-2025 have successfully qualified GATE 2026
