Dr. AMEETA SHARMA

Designation: 
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Address: 

Department Of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Office Phone Number: 
o141-2400160
Email: 
ameeta.sharma@iisuniv.ac.in
Web-Page: 
www.iisuniv.ac.in
Educational Qualifications: 
Degree  Institution Year
Ph.D. Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan 2001
PG Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan (Gold Medallist). 1997
UG Maharani college, jaipur, Rajasthan (stood in Merit). 1995
Any other qualification MBA (HRM & Marketing) RTU, Kota. 2011

 

Career Profile: 
  • Currently working as Associate Professor since 2012, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, The IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur.

  • Previously has Worked as Head in Department of Biotechnology, admission coordinator, had a role in media planning and counseling  in  a Prestigious institute of Jaipur for 10 year.

  • Research experience and teaching experience of 25 years for undergraduate (B.Sc. and B.Tech.) and  post graduate( M.Sc.) level in biotechnology, microbiology. and botany Teaching experience of 1 Year for PG and UG students of management.

Administrative Assignments: 
  •  Has worked as a Member of cultural committee, exam cell, admission committee,  personality development committee, placement committee and module preparation for training of students,

  • Has Worked as a Coordinator of Biofest, Science exhibition for 6 gradual years and as a member for organizing various conferences, seminars, symposium etc.

  • Convener-examination Flying Squad Team

Areas of Interest / Specialization: 
  • Environmental Biotechnology,

  • Agricultural Microbiology

  • Mycoremediation

  • Molecular biology and Genetics

  • Plant pathology

  • Nematology

  • Genetic engineering.

  • Studies based on microbial and mycorrhizal applications.

  • IPR and Traditional Knowledge

Subjects Taught: 

Genetic engineering/R DNA technology, Genetics, Molecular biology, microbiology, cytology, Industrial biotechnology, Virology, plant pathology, mycology, phycology business ethics, HRM both at undergraduate and post graduate level.

Workshop/FDP attended

  1. FDP on teaching methodology on 5th-8th August, 2015 by IISU jaipur.

  2. Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights - Develop And Enhance Your IP Skills on 3rd march, 2015 organized by UIC-B, CCT, University of Rajasthan

  3. FDP on Log into life by IIS University, Jaipur on 11-12thJuly, 2014.

  4. FDP on Team efficacy and positive work culture by IIS University, Jaipur on 10-11thJuly, 2013.

  5. FDP on Coaching, mentoring and effectiveness at work place IIS University, Jaipur on 10-11thJuly, 2012.

  6. FDP on Intellectual property, rightsand patent system in India byMalviya National Institute Of Technology, Jaipur on 6th march, 2006.

  7. FDP on Motivation by MAISM, Jaipur on 27thfebruary, 2005.

Research Guidance: 

 

  • Dissertation (P.G. thesis) Supervision

  1. Jyoti (2022). A Study on associated Endophytes and Antimicrobial activity of Salvadora persica L.

  2. Muskan (2021). Phytochemical and Antibacterial analysis of Verbesina encelioides L.

  3. Sakshi Patel (2021).  A  Study On Associated Endophytic Bacteria And Antibacterial Activity Of Elaeocarpus Ganitrus L.

  4. Anjali Bhardwaj (2020). Isolation and Characterization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Flax Fields of Kota-Baran Area

  5. Ankita Saxena(2019). A Study on Antimicrobial and Phytochemical properties of Indian Medicinal Plants against common Food Spoilage Bacteria.

  6. Kalpana (2018). Isolation, identification and Charachterization of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and physiochemical analysis of soil from rhizosphere of Pennisetum glaucum L.

  7. Jyoti Singh(2017): Effect Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers On Tomato.

  8. Parmila (2016): Effect of metal stress on seed germination and seedling behaviour of Vigna unguiculata.L

  9. ShwetaDhanda (2015): Study on salt stress mitigation by calcium chloride in vignaradiata L. Cultivars (mungbean)

  10. PragyaGautam (2014): Isolation and characterization microorganisms from olive rhizosphere

  11. Honey Sharma (2013): Study on Physico-chemical charac. Of soil and Biodiversity of AMF from Date palm in Jaipur district.

  12. MamtaYadav(2012):Isolation And characterization Of VAMF from Jaipur district

  13. SavitaYadav (2012):Isolation And characterization Of VAMF from Sikar district

  14. VarshaAgarwal (2012):Effect of growth regulators on germination of Vignaradiata L.

  15. Nikita Singh Rathore (2012): Effect of industrial effluents on cereal crops

  • Ph.D Guidance :3 completed, 3 candidates (ongoing)

Publications Profile: 

S.No.

Title

Name of Journal

Volume

Page

Year

  1.  

Biodegradation Assessment Of Polythene By Microalgae Growing

On Polythene Debris From Fresh Water Bodies

Iranian Polymer Journal

march

 

2025

  1.  

Green synthesis of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles using Sorghum halepense (L.) pers and assessment of their antibacterial and antioxidant potential

Journal of Molecular Structure

1329

141373

2025

  1.  

Impact of TKDL on Patent Applications in the Field of Bio-resources and the Associated TK

Journal of Intellectual Property Rights (CSIR)

 https://doi.org/10.56042/jipr.v29i1.3373

29(2)

133-140

2024

  1.  

Plastic Waste: Disposal Practices And Future Perspectives

Journal of Phytological Research,

36(1)

25-44

2023

  1.  

Abiotic stress responses and strategies of microbes mediated mitigation for sustainable agriculture.

Vegetos 

https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-022-00541-w

36

20-27

2023

  1.  

Effectiveness of Foliar and Soil Application of Zinc Fertilizer on Growth Characteristics of Vigna unguiculata. 

Agricultural Science Digest - A Research Journal

-

doi:10.18805/ag.d-5500

2022

  1.  

Chitin and Chitosan: Properties and Applications.

LS- International Journal of Life Sciences

10(3)

225–229. 

2021

  1.  

Refused Patent Applications In India In The Field Of Traditional Knowledge Biotechnology

Journal Of Intellectual Property Rights

26

311-322

2021

  1.  

Climate change, its impact and mitigation stratagems.

LS- International Journal of Life Sciences

10(3)

181–192

2021

  1.  

Phytochemical Profiling Of Major Weeds Found In Rajasthan, India

Ecology, Environment And Conservation

27(4)

1866-1870)

2021

  1.  

Bioremediation Of Heavy Metals From Engineering

Industry Effluents Using Am Fungi And Organic

Amendments

Pollution Research 

40 (4) 

1520-1527

2021

  1.  

Synthesis, Application And Prospects Of Nano-Biofertilizers: A Reappraisal

J. Phytol. Res. 

34 (1)

79-85

2021

  1.  

Ecological Services Of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi- A Reappraisal

Pollution Research 

Vol 40, I 2, B 

461-E 468

2021

  1.  

Effect Of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi On Growth Tolerance Of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.)To Metals From Engineering Industry.

J. Phytol. Res

33(1)

1- 11

2020

  1.  

Reassess on plant secondary metabolites and their role

Ecology, Environment And Conservation

25(4)

1822-1828

2019

  1.  

Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on life-cycle of heterodera avenae infecting wheat

Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc.

21(4)

1010-1014

2019

  1.  

Effect  of  organic  and  inorganic  fertilizers  on  the performance of spinacia oleracea l

Journal of Phytological Research

32(1 & 2)

17-22

2019

  1.  

Evaluation of microbiological criteria and quality of packed fruit juices

International Food Research Journal

25(2)

458-461

2018

  1.  

Evaluation of of Adulterants Commonly Found in Milk

International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science Technology.

8(1)

13-17

2017

  1.  

Response of Plant Defense Mechanism to Heavy Metal Stress

Ecology, Environment And Conservation

3

942-948

2017

  1.  

A Review on the Effect of Organic and Chemical Fertilizers on Plants

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET)

Volume 5, Issue II,

677-680

2017

  1.  

An Overview Of Magnetic Field Exposure On Germination Behavior
Of Seeds Under Saline Stress

International Journal of Pharma and Biosciences

8(2): (B)

713-717

2017

  1.  

Phytoremediation and phytotechnologies

International journal of pure and applied biosciences.

Vol.4(2)

327-331

(2016)

  1.  

Plant Growth Hormones - The Key Players In The Process Of Seed Germination

International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET)

Vol.4 (3), March

334-338

(2016)

  1.  

A Study on Effect of Gibberllic Acid on Seed Germination of Urad Bean

International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences

Vol. 5:(4)

 

347-350

(2016)

  1.  

Integrated Management Of Heterodera Avenae Infecting Wheat Using Am Fungi,Oil Cakes And Neem Products.

Journal of Indian Botanical Society

Vol. 94 (3 & 4)

262-267

(2014)

  1.  

Effect Of Industrial Effluents On Germination And

Growth Behavior Of Barley Seedlings

Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc.

Vol. 17, No. (3)

675-681

(2015)

  1.  

Bioremediation of Industrial Effluents

Using Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi

Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia

Vol. 12(1)

197-200

April (2015)

  1.  

Application of calcium chloride to mitigate salt stress in Vignaradiata L cultivars.

International Journal of current microbiology and applied science  

Vol. 4 Issue (2)

764-769

February (2015)

  1.  

Abiotic Stress respone in Vigna radiata L (Mung bean)

International Journal of life science Biotechnology and pharma research 

Vol. 3 Issue (4)

14-22

 

October (2014)

  1.  

Review on herbicides, weed control practices and management

International Journal of Agricultural science and Research

Vol. 4, Issue (3)

125-136

(2014)

  1.  

Review on environmental degradation of petroleum

Hydrocarbons in marine environment

International Journal of pharma and biosciences

5(3): (B)

221 – 227

(2014)

  1.  

Physical Chemical analysis of the rhizospheric soil ofPhoenix dactylifera L. in semi arid Regions of Jaipur District.

International research Journal of pharmaceutical and applied sciences

4 (1)

 

9-15.

(2014)

  1.  

Management ofHeteroderaAvenae on wheat using VAM with oil cakes.

Asian journal of microbiology, biotechnology Environmental Sciences

 

16(2)

111-114.

(2014)

  1.  

Diversity of arbuscularmycorrhizal fungi associated with the rhizosphere ofPhoenix dactylifera L, in semi-arid soils.

International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences

5(1)

819 – 826

(2014)

  1.  

Comparative Efficacy of Nematicides with VAM fungi againstHeteroderaAvenaeinfecting wheat

International Journal of biotechnology and research,

3(1)

11-16

(2013)

  1.  

Isolation and characterization of VAM from Barley fields of Jaipur district

International journal of Agricultural Science and Research,

3(1)

151-156

(2013)

  1.  

Effect of plant growth regulators on the growth ofVigna radiata L

International Journal of Pharma and Bio Science,

4(3)

7-12

(2013)

  1.  

Review on role of VAM fungi on crop plant-soil system

International Journal of Agricultural science and Research,

3 (1)

7-24

(2013)

  1.  

Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with rhizosphere of Hordeum vulgare L. in Sikar District

International journal of Food, Agriculture and veternity Sciences,

3

49-53

(2013)

  1.  

Role of VAM In mycoremediation of toxic heavy metals from soil

International Journal of life science Biotechnology and pharma research,

3(1)

418-431

(2013)

  1.  

An overview on medicinal properties of Aloe Vera-antibacterial and antifungal aspects

International Journal of pharma and biosciences,

4(3)

694 – 705

(2013)

  1.  

Interaction  between vesicular arbuscularmycorrhiza andHeterodera avenae on wheat at varied inoculums sequences

Indian journal of fundamental and applied life Sciences,

2(1)

115-119

(2012)

  1.  

Tissue culture aspects of ornamental plants

CIB tech Journal of Biotechnology

1 (1)

40-48

(2012)

  1.  

Concomitant effect of VAM and Neem products onHeteroderaavenaeinfected wheat.

Journal of Indian Botanical society,

80(9)

9-13

(2001)

 

Conference Organization: 

Has been an active coordinator/member of various committees involved in organizing national and international conferences. Some are as follows:International conference on biotechnology and nanotechnology organized by the department of Biotechnology, IIS University jaipur on 30h january -2nd february, 2016.

  1. National conference oganized by department of Home science, IIS University.

  2. National conference on Biodiversity: Harmonizing conservation with life and landscape of arid and semi-arid area organized by department of Botany, IISU, Jaipur on 29-30th  0ct, 2014.

  3. National conference on mobile phones and electro-magnetic pollution hazards: Challenges and solutions under the auspices of IGHCRF organized by department of Zoology, IISU, Jaipur on 20-21st December, 2013.

  4. National conference on Emerging areas in chemical education and research and national convention of chemistry teachers organized by Department of chemistry, IISU, Jaipur on 16-18th 0ct, 2014.

  5. National conference on biodiversity conservation-Embracing our future and preserving our past organized by The IIS University, Jaipur on 27-28th September, 2013.

  6. International conference on new emerging trends in chemistry organized by The department of chemistry, The IIS University, Jaipur on 3-4thMarch, 2013.

  7. National Conference on IPR: Current and future Prospects organized by The IIS University, Jaipur on 12-13th October, 2012.

Research Projects: 
  • Has supervised  4 IIS student research projects.
Awards and Distinctions: 

11. Professional Recognition/ Award/ Prize/ Certificate, Fellowship received by the applicant.

 

Name of Award

Awarding Agency

Year

Fellow of Linnean Society of London Linnean Society of London, UK 2024
SN Dixit Gold Medal IBS, India 2023
Fellow of Indian Botanical Society IBS, India 2021

1st prize in poster presentation in National conference on Environmental pollution :Consequences and control.

The IISU, Jaipur

2016

3rd prize in Oral presentation in National seminar and science model exhibition on Innovations in science and technology for inclusive development

Dr. B Lals institute & ISCA, Jaipur chapter

2014

Certificate of Apreciation for 6 papers published in International Journals and oral presentation in one International and 3 national Conferences.

 

by IIS University, Jaipur

2014

Best paper merit award in Oral presentation in 22nd  All India Botanical Conference, National Symposium on  Recent advances in Plant sciences organized

Indian Botanical Society, Mithibai college, Mumbai university

1999

Awarded with Gold Medal for securing 1st position in the University in M.Sc.

University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

1997

Awarded with merit certificate in  B.Sc. for securing Merit position

University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

1995

18. Seminars / Symposium / Conferences Attended:

  1. International conference on Biotechnology and Nanotechnology organized by The IIS University, Jaipur on 30th January-2nd February, 2016.

  2. XXXVIII All India Conference Of The Indian Botanical Society & National Symposium On “Emerging Trends In Plant Sciences”. Organised By Department Of Botany, University Of Rajasthan, Jaipur On October 26th -28th, 2015.

  3. National Seminar On Advances In Natural Science For Indigenous Development In India Organized By Department Of Botany, University Of Rajasthan, Jaipur On 30th september- 2nd  October, 2015.

  4. India- Japan Bilateral Conference organized by Biyani Group of Colleges, Jaipur on 20 -27 Sept, 2015.

  5. National seminar on Environmental conservation and Resource management: Issues and strategies for sustainable future organized by Indira GandhiCentre for Heeps, UOR, Jaipur on 5th June, 2015.

  6. 3rd Rajasthan Science Congress, Jaipur organized by ManipalUniversity, Jaipur on 28th feb-2nd march, 2015.

  7. National conference on Emerging trends in water quantity and quality management organized by department of chemistry,Poornima University, Jaipur in collaboration with the National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee and ICAR, New Delhi on 19-20th Dec, 2014.

  8. National conference on Biodiversity: Harmonizing conservation with life and landscape of arid and semi-arid area organized by department of Botany,IISU, Jaipur on 29-30th  0ct, 2014.

  9. National conference on Emerging areas in chemical education and research and national convention of chemistry teachers organized by Department of chemistry, IISU, Jaipur on 16-18th 0ct, 2014.

  10. InternationalIndia Japan Bilateral conference on advanced Material Science and Engineering, organized by Biyani group of colleges, Jaipur on 13thOctober, 2014.

  11. 3rd Annual National Convention on Climate Change and water organized by Suresh GyanVihar Universe, Jaipur on 26-28th  September, 2014.

  12. National conference on Bioprocess technology: Basics, Advancements and Challanges, organized by Jaipur National University, Jaipur on 13th September, 2014.

  13. National seminar on Environmental conservation and sustainable development: Issues and challangesorganized by Indira GandhiCentre for Heeps, UOR, jaipur on 5th June, 2014.

  14. National conference on Sustainable utilization of Plants and microbes in food, medicine and agriculture organized Botany Department, UOR, jaipur on 29th-31st January 2014.

  15. National seminar and science model exhibition on Innovations in science and technology for inclusive development organized Dr. B Lals institute & ISCA, Jaipur chapter on 16-17th January, 2014 (paper) and won 3rd prize.

  16. National seminar on Environment Impact assessment: Issues, significance and challenges organized by Kanoria PG MahilaMahavidyalaya (UGC & RIICO)on 6-7th December, 2013.

  17. National conference on Environment terrorism- a challenge for the new millennium organized by St. Wilfred’s college, Jaipur (DST) on 25th-26th October, 2013.

  18. National conference on biodiversity conservation-Embracing our future and preserving our past organized by The IIS University, Jaipur (ISCA, Jaipur chapter) on 27-28th September, 2013.

  19. National conference on Environmental issues, Toxicology and exposure Science organized by Agarwal PG College, Jaipur (UGC sponsored) on 20-21st September, 2013.

  20. National Seminar on economic growth and human comforts organized by The dept. of Chemistry, UOR, Jaipur on 31st august, 2013.

  21. International conference on new emerging trends in chemistry organized by The department of chemistry, The IIS University, Jaipur on 3-4th March, 2013.

  22. National conference on Applications of Natural Products for Human Health & Bioremediation of Pollutants  organized by Botany Department, UOR, Jaipur on 23rd -24th  March 2013.

  23. National Conference on IPR: Current and future Prospects organized by The IIS University, Jaipur on 12-13thOctober, 2012.

  24. National Seminar on Science for shaping the future of India. Organized by CCT, UOR, Jaipur on 6th-7th October, 2012.

  25. International conference on Innovations in the latest health care issues organized by Biyani girls college, Jaipur on 19th-21st September 2011

  26. National symposium on Biotechnology for sustainable agriculture and conservation of biodiversity organized by Botany Department, UOR, Jaipur on 24th-25th march 2006.

  27. National Seminar on Frontiers of BioSciences in New Millennium organized by GyanVihar School of P.G. studies, Gyanvihar, University on 27th-28th February 2006.

  28. International seminar on research based education for the high biotech innovation organized by Biyanigirls college, Jaipur on 26thJune 2006.

  29. National Conference on Role of plant physiology and Biotechnology in biodiversity conservation and agricultural Productivity organized by Botany Department, UOR, Jaipur on 24th-25th February 2006.

  30. National symposium on Biotechnology for human welfare-The commercial and ethical considerations organized by Botany Department, UOR, Jaipur on 26th-27th march 2005.

  31. National symposium on Biotechnology for food, Health and Environment Security organized by Botany Department, UOR, Jaipur on 3rd-4th March 2005.

  32. National symposium on Medicinal Plants-Biodiversity conservation, export potential, and intellectual property rights organized by Botany Department, UOR, Jaipur on 28th -19th  march 2003.

  33. National symposium on Advances in Microbial and industrial Biotechnology-Prospects and problems organized by Botany Department, UOR, Jaipur on 15th-16th march 2002.

  34. National symposium on plant biodiversity conservation organized by Botany Department, UOR, Jaipur on 11th -12thmarch 2000.

  35. National seminar on science, society and challenges in new millennium organized by Department of chemistry, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur on 24th march 2000.

  36. 22nd All India Botanical Conference, National Symposium on Recent advances in Plant sciences organized by Indian Botanical Society, MithibaiCollege, Mumbai university on 23rd-25th October 1999.

 

Association With Professional Bodies: 
  1. Reviewing: Is present in the Panel of SERB-DST, new Delhi and reviewing  and evaluating projects. Also a reviewer of many international journals of repute.

  2. Memberships: Life membership of Indian Botanical Society.

  3. Memberships: Life membership of Indian Science congress Association

  4. Memberships: Life membership of SES

Other Activities: 
  • Has worked as a Member and coordinator of cultural committee

  • Has worked as a Member and coordinator of exam cell team

  • Has worked as a Member and coordinator ofadmission committee

  • Has worked as a Member and coordinator of personality development committee, placement committee and module preparation for training of students

  • Accompanied students to attend national and international conferences.

  • Coordinated National level conference and workshop.

  • Organized several educational and industrial visits.

  • oordinated departmental activities like quiz,slogan writingand  poster competetions.

Consultancy Areas: 
  • Agriculture microbiology

  • Plant diseases and pathology

  • Nematolgy

  • Weed control and management

  • Bio-Pesticides

  • Biofertilizers

  • Integrated disease management