DR. MANEESHA SINGH
(Asst. Professor),
Sri guru Ram Rai Institute of Technology and Science, Patel Nagar, Dehradun , (U. K.) 248001
Email: singhmaneesha2@gmail.com
Tel: +919720006689(M)
Career Objective
Seeking a position as a biologist (breeder) and to work and hone my skills in as organization which can provide me with ample opportunities in a challenging environment and can help me in my professional and personal development while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.
Academic Qualification
S.N.
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Examination Passed
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Board /University
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Year
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Subject
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Division
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1.
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Ph. D
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2001
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Botany(medicinal and aromatic plants)
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2.
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M.Sc.
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1994
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Botany
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Ist
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3
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BSc.
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1992
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Botany, chemistry and zoology
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1st
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4.
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Inter mediate
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C.B.S.E. Board
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1989
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Biology, chemistry, Physics, English, Sanskrit
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1st
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5.
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High School
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C.B.S.E. Board
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1987
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Biology, chemistry, Physics, Maths, English, Sanskrit
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1st
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Working Profile
· Artificial hybridisation and mutation breeding.
· Alkaloid and essential oil extraction and analysis in medicinal and aromatic plants using HPLC and GC-MS
· Marketing of medicinal and aromatic produce
· Protein estimation, electrophoresis and enzyme assay & cytological study
· Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in vitro and in vivo
· Establishment of germplasm bank of medicinal and aromatic plants.
- Bacterial Culture Examination.
- Antibiotic Susceptibility test.
- Culture Techniques and preservation of microbes
- Microbial Culture Techniques.
- Molecular biology techniques
Project
As a guide several projects are completed by the students:
‘Isolation and characterization of microbes from cow dung in Doon Valley”. submitted to the H.N.B. Garhwal University, Sri Nagar, (Garhwal) in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Master of Science in microbiology in 2012.
“Phytochemical Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Leaf Extract of Bauhinia vahlii in Doon valley, Uttrakhand against Human Pathogens” submitted to the H.N.B. Garhwal University, Sri Nagar, (Garhwal) in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Master of Science in microbiology in 2012.
“Phytochemical evaluation and antioxidant activity of seed extracts of different millets in Uttrakhand region.”
submitted to the H.N.B. Garhwal University, Sri Nagar, (Garhwal) in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Master of Science in microbiology in 2012.
“Phytochemical and antibacterial evaluation of different extract of Adiantum incisumin Doon valley, Uttarakhand” submitted to the H.N.B. Garhwal University, Sri Nagar, (Garhwal) in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Master of Science in microbiology in 2011.
“Phytochemical Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Lindenbergia indicaVatke: A Common Wall Flora in Doon Valley, Uttarakhand against Common Human Pathogens” submitted to the H.N.B. Garhwal University, Sri Nagar, (Garhwal) in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Master of Science in microbiology in 2011.
As Project Assistant (23rdJan, 1996 to 22nd Jan., 1998) and Senior Research Fellow (12th Feb., 1998 to 2001) at CIMAP, Lucknow : Working in project entitled, “Conservation, genetic up gradation and characterization of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) of economic importance.”
Research Publications and Others
Ø Published about 18 papers in various National and International Journals.
Ø Granted US patent: Peppermint plant named “Pranjal”. Diviwedi, S.; Singh, Maneesha; Singh, A.P,; Singh, Vandana; Naqvi, A.A.; Khanuja, S.P.S and Kumar, S.U.S – patent No. 6 of 844 (pp 14,090) granted on August26,2003.
Ø Variety released:
ü Dwivedi, S.; Singh Maneesha; Singh A.P.; Singh V.; Uniyal, G.C; Khanuja, S.P.S.; and Kumar, S. (2001) Registration of new variety ‘Pratik’ of Mentha gracilis X Sole cardiaca..
ü Dwivedi, S.; Singh Maneesha; Singh A.P.; Singh V.; Naqvi, A.K.; Khanuja, S.P.S.; and Kumar, S. (2001) Registration of new variety ‘Pranjal’ of Mentha X piperita.
ü Dwivedi, S.; Singh Maneesha; Singh A.P.; Singh V.; Uniyal, G.C.; Khanuja, S.P.S.; and Kumar, S. (2001) Registration of new variety ‘Prabal’ of Catharanthus roseus.
Working experience
· Presently working as Lecturer in Sri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Technology and Sciences since 2009 to till date.
· Worked as Assitt. Prof. Agriculture & Forestry (Bio-technology, Tissue culture, Genetics and PlantBreeding) since 20th Dec., 2001 to 2009. Teaching of under graduates and Post graduates (Agriculture and Forestry) at Doon (PG) College of Agriculture and Science Technology, CAMP Road, Selakui, DehraDun (Uttarakhand).
· Working As Project Assistant (23rdJan, 1996 to 22nd Jan., 1998) and Senior Research Fellow (12th Feb., 1998 to 2001) at CIMAP, Lucknow.
Area Of Interest
Ø Genetics and Plant Breeding
Ø Taxonomy
Core Skills
- Good communication skills
- Team facilitator
- Inquisitive
- Quick learning ability
Personal Information
Date of birth: 16/07/1971
Marital Status: Single
Languages known: English, Hindi
Computer knowledge: MS. Office, Internet
Family background: Father’s Name: Late J. Singh
Mother’s name: Mrs. Savitri Singh
Permanent Address: 22/1,Dharampur, Dehradun (Uttrakhand)
FELLOWSHIP/AWARDS:
Ø Awarded All India
Ø Selected for youth exchange programme for UK during 1988-1989.
Ø Project Assistant, CIMAP, Lucknow
Ø Senior Research Fellowship at CIMAP 1998 from to 2001.
Ø Dr. J. S. Pruthi award -2002 for Best paper.
Ø Selected for Women Scientist fellowship scheme for societal program (WOS-B) under DST department- 2009
Co-Curricular Activities
Ø Won first prize in quiz competition at CIMAP and NBRI, Lucknow .
Ø Won second prize in poster competition at CIMAP, Lucknow .
Ø Won first prize in mehndi competition at CIMAP, Lucknow.
Interests
- Reading Books
- Travelling
