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Dr. Priyanka Gautam Assistant Professor	Tel.: (0562) 280 1545 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr. Arun Pratap Sikarwar Assistant Professor	Tel.: (0562) 280 1545 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ms. Shruti Sharma Assistant Professor	Tel.: (0562) 280 1545
Dr. Nikita Sharma Assistant Professor	Tel.: (0562) 280 1545

Dr. Priyanka Gautam
Assistant Professor

Educational Qualification - M.Sc. Zoology, Ph.D. in Zoology (Microbiology)

CONTACT

Department of Zoology
Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University)

Dayalbagh, Agra 282 005 (UP), India

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Dr. Priyanka Gautam’s area of teaching are cell and molecular biology, environmental microbiology, developmental biology, molecular genetics, food microbiology and bioinformatics. Her research interest areas are neurotoxicology, neurodegenerative studies, molecular biology and bioinformatics. She has 07 years of teaching experience at graduate and post-graduate level. She has published 13 research papers in reputed international and national journals. She also presented her paper in various International and National conference and she also participated in many national and international workshops and symposium. She is also Life-time member of the Academy of Environmental Biology, Lucknow, Member of System Society of India, Dayalbagh Chapter, Agra.

Achievements

Sanctioned a research project entitled "Effect of selected pesticides on expression of human ortholog neurodegenerative genes in Caenorhabditis elegans” by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India with Total cost of 38, 81,000.00.
Awarded third prize in Poster presentation entitled “Evaluation of Cyfluthrin Pesticide Toxicity on the Age-related Endpoints of Caenorhabditis elegans” in National Seminar on Environmental Changes and its Impact on Faunal Diversity in Indian Agro-ecosystems in Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana organized by ZSI, Kolkata on November 19-20, 2018.

Publications:

Paper published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) ‘Synthetic pyrethroid pesticides toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans to analyze physiological changes’ (2018) (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, 5 (3), 757-766.
Paper published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) ‘Synthetic pyrethroid pesticides toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans to analyze physiological changes’ (2018) (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, 5 (3), 757-766.
Paper published in Research Journal of Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, pharmaceutical and life sciences ‘Bioinformatics approaches for building comparative molecular database of bacteriocin producing selected lactic acid bacteria’ (2017) ISSN 2454-6348, 3(4), 61-69
Paper published in journal of Innovative Thoughts International Research Journal “Phylogenetic Analysis of economically important Australian Carlia Lizard”. (2014). 2(3), 37-43.
Paper published in International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research “Phylogenetic Analysis of Selected Lactic Acid Bacteria by Using Bioinformatic Tools.” (2014) 2(8) 2321-0869
Paper published in The IIS University Journal of Science and Technology entitled as “Isolation and identification of lactic acid bacteria and their antibacterial activity against pathogenic microbes from dairy products” (2013) 2(1): 17-23
Paper published in Advances in Applied Science Research entitled as Natural products as inhibitory agents of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes, 2012, 3 (6):3640-3645
Paper published in Mental Perspectives, DOI:10.1007/978–3-642–23394-4_12, © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, entitled as “Natural Products as Inhibitory Agents of Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes”. (2012), 59-62.
Paper published in Internet Journal of Food safety entitled as “Species specific PCR based rapid detection of Staphylococcus aureus from cottage cheese, and its sensitivity against antibiotics and natural products”. (2012) 14, 88-92
Paper published in international Journal of Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, entitled as “Prevalence of coagulase positive pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus in milk and milk products collected from unorganized sector of Agra” (2010) 96 (1), 37-41.
Paper published in Internet Journal of Food safety entitled as “Screening of Lactic acid bacteria for antimicrobial properties against Listeria monocytogenes isolated from milk products at Agra region”. (2009) 11, 81-87.
Paper published in international Journal of Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, entitled as “Isolation of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes from milk products sold under market conditions at Agra region”. (2008) 92 (1), 83-88.
Paper published in Journal of Science and Engineering Research D.E.I. entitled as “Molecular characterization of lactic acid bacteria inhibiting food borne pathogens”. (2010-2011).Vol. 16 No. 1&2.
Paper published in Journal of Science and Engineering Research D.E.I. “In vitro antimicrobial control measures for Staphylococcus aureus under the influence of specific physical, chemical and biological factors” (2010) 15 (1&2), 53-58.

PhD- Completed Nil

PhD- Ongoing 4

M.Sc- Completed 02

M.Sc- Ongoing 02

M.Phil- Completed 01

Dr. Reshma Bhatnagar

Assistant Professor

Educational Qualification - M.Sc. Zoology, Ph.D. in Zoology (Genetics)

CONTACT

Department of Zoology
Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University)

Dayalbagh, Agra 282 005 (UP), India

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Dr Reshma is an alumnus of DEI and was winner of Director's medal at PG level. Her PhD training was in biochemical genetics, cytogenetics and behavior of turtles. She has 12 years of experience including her stints at Rai University, Amity University and Sharda University. She holds Facilitator Certification in HRD from CLHRD, Mangalore University. She has been actively involved in life sciences career counseling through her website www.auragenesis.in. Her current research is multidisciplinary approach towards cognitive ethology of the fauna of semi arid zone of Uttar Pradesh. By integrating Citizen Science concept with Digital Life research division of DEI, scholars in her Behavior Lab use advanced technology and AI based software solutions to decipher behavioral and environmental changes in animals in order to maintain robust urban ecosystems in view of climate change. Her works have been published in International and National journals of repute.

CITATION: Deepali Agarwal and Reshma Bhatnagar. Comprehensive review of the current status of ethological studies on Funambulus pennantii (Wroughton, 1905), the five striped northern palm squirrel. Int. Arch. App. Sci. Technol; Vol 10 [2] June 2019: 151-156

Isha Hina, Deep Singh and Reshma Bhatnagar. Reappraisal of Seven decades of Behavioral research on the Indian Blue Peafowl (Pavo cristatus).Int. Arch. App. Sci. Technol; Vol 10 [2] June 2019: 134142

Dr. Arun Pratap Sikarwar
Assistant Professor

Educational Qualification - M.Sc (BHU),M.B.A, Ph.D. (University of Mumbai)

CONTACT

Department of Zoology

Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University)

Dayalbagh, Agra 282 005 (UP), India

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunpsikarwar/

Postdoctoral Research Experiences:

·Brain & Mind Research Institute (BMRI), Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q), (Institution of Cornell University, NY), Education City, Doha, Qatar.

·Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark.

·Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Bangalore, India.

I am a bioscience researcher trained in brain biology, neuroscience, molecular & cellular biology, and bioinformatics at the reputed institutes of National and International repute. Presently, I am reining as an Assistant Professor of higher education involving cutting edge bioscience topics. I am innovative to my sophisticated ideas, a proficient problem solver with splendid analytical abilities and possess an impressive oral & written communication capability. Overall, I enthrall multifariousness in my professional life.

Research Interest:

Proteomic analysis of saliva as biomarker for brain disorders
Neurobiology of Yoga and Meditation
Exploration of neuroprotective phytomedicines of Indian continent.

Teaching at D.E.I.: The major topics being taught at UG and PG levels include Neurobiology, Animal Physiology, Molecular & Cellular Biology and Bioinformatics.

Academic Achievements / Scholarships:

·Post-Graduate Scholarship- Awarded for pursuing M.Sc. (Biotechnology) at BHU by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.

·Doctoral Fellowship- Awarded as Junior Research Fellowship(JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship(SRF) by Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

·Qualified for the national competitive examination “Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering” (GATE - 2002) with All India Rank # 239.

·Qualified for the national competitive examination for “Eligibility for Lectureship” (LS) in joint “Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- University Grants Commission (CSIR-UGC), National Eligibility Test (NET) in December 2001 and June 2002 exams.

·Successfully completed the course "Indian Patent Law & Practice" conducted by Intellecture and National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, India.

Member of Scientific Professional Bodies:

·Indian Academy of Neurosciences (IAN)

·Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), India (section - New Biology).

·The Society of Biological Chemists (SBC), India.

·Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA, Swadeshi Science Movement), India (Life Membership, Health Sciences)

·Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB), India.

·Indian Immunology Society (IIS), India.

·Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility (ISSRF), India.

Faculty Development Trainings at UGC-MHRD Centers:-

Successfully completion (Grade- A) of University Grants Commission (UGC) sponsored four weeks long “Refresher Course in Life Sciences and Biotechnology” at UGC- Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) at prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, for the duration of 8th October, 2018 to 2nd November, 2018.
Successfully completion (Grade- A) of University Grants Commission (UGC) sponsored one month long “Orientation Programme” at UGC Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) at prestigious Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, for the duration of 8th May, 2017 to 6th June, 2017.

Selected Scientific Publications:

·Mapping Post-translational Modifications of Mammalian Testicular specific Histone Variant TH2B in Tetraploid and Haploid Germ cells and their implications on the Dynamics of Nucleosome structure. Satya Krishna Pentakota, Sankaran Sandhya, Arun P. Sikarwar, Nagasuma Chandra, and Manchanahalli R Satyanarayana Rao. Journal of Proteome Research, 2014. 13(12):5603-17.

·Design and Molecular Characterization of C-Kit Transgene Construct during Spermatogenesis in Mice. Swanand Koli, Arun P Sikarwar, Murali R babu and Reddy KVR. Journal of Cell Science & Therapy. 2013; 4: 1000137, page 1-8.

·siRNA-Mediated Silencing of c-kit in Mouse Primary Spermatogonial Cells Induces Cell Cycle Arrest. Arun P. Sikarwar, K.V.R. Reddy. Oligonucleotides. 2008; 18(2):145-160. (PMID: 18637732) (Journal name changed to “Nucleic Acid Therapeutics”)

·Differential regulation of gene expression in mouse spermatogonial cells after blocking c-kit-SCF interaction with RNAi. Arun P. Sikarwar, Murali K Rambabu and K.V.R. Reddy. Journal of RNAi and Gene Silencing. 2008; 4 (1):302-311.

·Neuroprotective potential of phytomedicines by qualitative and quantitative analysis of antioxidants. Priya Agnihotri and Arun P. Sikarwar. Indian Journal of Basic And Applied Research. 2017; 2 (2): 129-133 (E-ISSN No. 2454-4639)

Research Work:

Doctoral (Ph.D.) thesis:

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M.Phil. dissertation:

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M.Sc. dissertation:

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Ongoing = 02

Dr. Amla Chopra
Assistant Professor

Educational Qualification - M.Sc. Biochemistry, Ph.D. in Biochemistry (Immunology)

CONTACT

Department of Zoology
Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University)

Dayalbagh, Agra 282 005 (UP), India

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Dr. Amla Chopra, Zoology, major interest is in the development of non-invasive vaccination strategies. The laboratory has been working on deformable biodegradable nanoparticles mediated non-invasive delivery of drugs and vaccines.The laboratory has shown the effect of higher order function like meditation on the general health assigning “immune status” as a “neural correlate” establishing correlation between high order signaling to brain affecting the physiological status of the human body. Chopra et al. Levels of Consciousness and immune-strength profile: A Correlation. Study of tubulin heterodimer and its function in quantum superposition and entanglement in microtubule mediated signal processing.

Research Interests: Elucidation of mechanism of transport of drugs/antigens associated with nanoparticles across intact mammalian skin. Development of non-invasive vaccines with enhancing immune activity against Th1 as well as Th2 antigens. Development of skin explant assay system to test various adjuvant molecules in ex vivo cultures that may be extrapolated in vivo. . Development of DNA Cancer vaccines by constructing allogeneic fibroblast and dendritic cells. Study of tubulin heterodimer and its function in quantum superposition and entanglement in microtubule mediated signal processing.

Grants: 1996-2000: Under CSIR encouragement drive of Academic-Industry Interaction, grant of 14.5, 00.00 DM was awarded by IDEA-GmbH . Development of non-invasive vaccine against lethal challenge of tetanus toxin in mice. 2009-2013: Awarded grant of 82.33 lacs by Department of Biotechnology, entitled "Non-Invasive delivery of drugs/vaccines across intact mammalian skin using transfersome (50-100 nm) with combination of adjuvants: mechanism/s involved in transport of transfersome associated antigens”.

Best 05 publications

1. Kumar G, Sharma N, Gupta P, Joshi B, Gupta UD, Cevc G, Chopra Amla. Improved protection against tuberculosis after boosting the BCG-primed mice with subunit Ag 85a delivered through intact skin with deformable vesicles. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2016 Jan 20;82:11-20.

2. Amla Chopra and Gregor Cevc. Non-invasive, epicutaneous immunisation with toxoid in deformable vesicles protects mice against tetanus, chiefly owing to a Th2 response. Eur J Pharmceutical Sci 2014; 56, 55-64.

3. Amla Chopra nee Paul, Gregor Cevc and Bimal K. Bachhawat. (1998). Transdermal immunization with an integral membrane component, gap junction protein, by means of ultradeformable drug carriers, Transfersomes. Vaccine16: 188-95.

4. Andreas Schätzlein, Gregor Cevc, Amla Chopra nee Paul, Gabriel Blume. Ultraflexible vesicles, transfersomes TM, as transdermal drug carriers for peptides and proteins. Journal of Controlled Release. 1997;46(1-2):179-80.

5. Amla Chopra nee Paul, Gregor Cevc and Bimal K. Bachhawat. (1995). Transdermal immunisation with large proteins by means of ultradeformable drug carriers. Eur. J. Immunol. (1995) 25: 3521-3524.

Patents:

Patents and Publications: Amla Chopra (nee Paul) and Gregor Cevc . Title: Noninvasive vaccination through the skin. European Patent (2002) EP1031346B1. Application Number: EP1999000101479 and Gregor Cevc, Amla Chopra (nee Paul) and Juliane Steiber. Title:Transnasal transport/immunisation with highly adaptable carriers. European Patent (2002) EP1031347B1: Application Number: EP1999000101480.

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