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Dr. (Mrs) Saroj Ahirwar

Assistant Professor (Sr. Grade)

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saroj.ahirwar@shuats.edu.in

Department of Industrial Microbiology

+91-9993671612

saroj.ahirwar@shuats.edu.in

Department of Industrial Microbiology

Educational Details

Doctorate

Ph.D
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University

Graduated in 2017

PG

M.Sc
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University

Graduated in 2008

UG

B.Sc
Jiwaji University

Graduated in 2006

Professional Summary

Educational Background:

  • Ph. D. (Microbiology) (2017) Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh India.
  • M. Sc. (Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology) (2008) Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh India.
  • B. Sc. (Microbiology, Botany and Chemistry) (2006) Kamla Raja Girls College, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh India.

Work / Professional Appointments:

  • 2018 – Till Date Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Microbiology, Jacob Institute of Biotechnology and Bio-engineering, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj U. P. India.

 

Area of Specialization

Industrial Microbiology, Enzymology

Expertise

Industrial Microbiology, Enzyme purification and characterization, Solid state fermentation of lignocellulosic waste

Publications

  • Kumar R., Sinha S., Ahirwar S. , and Rawat L. (2021). Impact of seasonal variations on physico-chemical and exchangeable cations of forest soil in Doon Valley, Uttarakhand, India. Geology, Ecology and Landscapes. https://doi.org/10.1080/24749508.2021.1952768
  • Gyanini, D.,  Singh, H., Gupta, S and  Ahirwar, S. (2020). Isolation and screening of alkaline protease producing bacteria from soil. Bulletin of Environmental and Scientific Research. 2:10-19.

  • Ahirwar S., Soni H., Prajapati B. P. and Kango N. (2017). Isolation and screening of thermophilic and thermotolerant fungi for production of hemicellulases from extreme environment. Mycology, 8:3, 125-134, DOI: 10.1080/21501203.2017.1337657

  • Soni H., Rawat H. K., Ahirwar S. and Kango N. (2017) Screening, statistical optimized production, and application of β-mannanase from some newly isolated fungi. Engineering in Life Sciences. 17: 392–401. DOI: 10.1002/elsc.201600136.

  • Ahirwar S., Soni H., Rawat H. K., Ganaie M. A., Pranaw K. and Kango N. (2016) Production optimization and functional characterization of thermostable β-mannanase from Malbranchea cinnamomea NFCCI 3724 and its applicability in mannotetraose (M4) generation. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. 63:344-353.

  • Ahirwar S., Soni H., Rawat H. K., Prajapati B. P. and Kango N. (2016) Experimental design of response surface methodology used for utilization of palm kernel cake as solid substrate for optimized production of fungal mannanase. Mycology. 7:3, 143-153.

  • Ahirwar R. K., Ahirwar S., Pandeya J. P. N., Mishra A. S., Kewat S. K. (2015). Antimicrobial Activities of different plant extracts of Jatropha curcas Linn. Bulletin of Environmental and Scientific Research 4(1-2):21-28.

  • Saroj Ahirwar and Keerti Dehariya (2013). Isolation and characterization of hydrocarbon degrading microorganisms from petroleum oil contaminated soil sites. Bulletin of Environmental and Scientific Research 2(4):5-10.

  • Dehariya K., Sheikh I. A., Dubey M. K., Ahirwar S., Shukla A., Singh V. and Vyas D. (2013). Interactive effect of Trichoderma species with Glomus intraradices in growth promotion and wilt disease suppression of Cajanus cajan. International Journal of Advanced Research 1(8): 867-873.

  • Gautam S. K., Sharma D., Tripathi J. K., Ahirwar S., Singh S. K. (2012). A study of the effectiveness of Sewage Treatment Plants in Delhi region. Applied Water Science, 3; 57–65. DOI 10.1007/s13201-012-0059-9

  • Singh S. K., Kewat S. K., Aier B., Kanduri V. P. and Ahirwar S. (2012). Plant community characteristics and soil status in different land use systems at Dimapur, Nagaland, India. Forest Research Papers 73 (4): 305–312. DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0029-x

 

Conferences

Papers Presented in National/International Conferences:     

  • Poster Presentation: Saroj Ahirwar (2016) Enhancement of β-mannanase production from Myceliophthora thermophila NFCCI 3725 using agro-industrial waste International Conference on Technology Innovation and Management for Sustainable Development Organized by: Department of Life Sciences, ITM University , Gwalior (M.P.) on 11-13 february, 2016
  • Poster Presentation: Saroj Ahirwar, Hemant Soni and Naveen Kango (2015) Production of β-mannanase by thermophilic Malbranchea cinnamomea using solid state fermentation International Conference on Climate change and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Organized by: Department of Life Sciences, ITM University , Gwalior (M.P.) on 09-11 february, 2015
  • Poster Presentation: Saroj Ahirwar (2015) Enhancement of β-mannanase production from Malbranchea cinnamomea on SSF using agro-industrial waste National seminar on Recent Advances and Challenges in Biological Sciences Organized by: Department of Zoology, Dr. H. S. Gour University , Sagar (M.P.) on 17 March, 2015
  • Poster Presentation: Saroj Ahirwar and Naveen Kango (2014) Hemicellulase production from thermophilic fungi International Conference on Frontier Discoveries and Emerging Opportunities in Life Sciences Organized by: Department of Biotechnology, Dr. H. S. Gour University , Sagar (M.P.) on 13-15 february, 2014
  • Poster Presentation: Saroj Ahirwar (2014) Screening of hydrocarbon degrading bacteria from petroleum oil contaminated sites 14th Annual Conference on International Academy of Physical Science on Physical Science and Technology for Sustainable Development Organizedc by: PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing Jabalpur (M.P.) on 20-22 March, 2014

Workshop/Seminar

  • Participated in "Chemometrics and Liquid Chromatographic Method Development" organized by Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Dr. H.S. Gour University Sagar, Sponsored by Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) June 6-11, 2016.
  • Participated in Hands on workshop in "Stem Cell Biology Techniques" Organized by: Centre of Biotechnology University of Allahabad (U.P.) September 1-8, 2016.
  • Provided hands on training on Microbial Biotechnology in the workshop on Hand’s on training on Microbial Biotechnology, 20 January- 03 February 2014, held at Department of Applied Microbiology, Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidayalaya, Sagar.
  • Attended the International Conference on Global Innovation in Sciences & Management-2013 Organized by: Swami Vivekanand University, Sagar (M.P.) on 27-28 February 2013
  • Provided hands on training  in the workshop on Hand’s on training programme on Microbial Biotechnology, 16-30 Janauray, 2013, held at Department of Applied Microbiology, Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidayalaya, Sagar. 
  • Participated in national seminar on “Soil, Air and Water Resource Management” Sponsored  by: UGC, Central Regional Office, Bhopal (M.P.) and presented poster on “Application of Enzymes in Environmental Cleanup” Organized by: Department of Chemistry, Govt. Girls P.G. college Sagar, (M.P.) 21-22 March 2012
  • Actively participated and provided hands on training to the participants of work shop on Microbial and Molecular Biology held in Department of Applied Microbiology, Dr. H.S. Gour University Sagar M.P. during 30 Oct. to 13 Nov. 2011 
  • Attended the National Seminar On “Vision 2008: Current Challenges in Biological Sciences”  20-21 January 2008 Organized by: Department of Botany, Dr. H. S. Gour University , Sagar (M.P.) 
  • Attended the 47th Annual Conference of “Association of Microbiologists of India” Organized by: Barkatullah University Bhopal (M.P.) on 6-8 December 2006.

Teaching Experience

  • Currently working as Assistant Professor (Microbiology) in the Department of Industrial Microbiology, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Science, Prayagraj (UP) from 30th November 2018 to till date.

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