Acharya Narendra Dev College
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
Govindpuri, Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019
Accredited 'A+' Grade by NAAC
DBT Star Status College
DBT Star Status College
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
Govindpuri, Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019
The Department has 3 research laboratories which perform cutting-edge scientific research. These include:
Microbial Technology Laboratory – Incharge Dr Monisha Khanna (Click on Research Profile in Research Tab)
Insect Pest & Vector Laboratory – Incharge Dr Sarita Kumar (Click on Research Profile in Research Tab)
Ciliate Biology Laboratory – Incharge Dr Ravi Toteja and Dr Seema Makhija (Click on Research Profile in Research Tab).
Undergraduate students have been given exposure to independent thinking by promoting research activities at UG level. Students were benefitted by several projects funded by IEDC-DST and Innovative projects funded by the University of Delhi. College also promotes UG research by several schemes like ELITE and DBT STAR Scheme. Following are the list of projects done under the mentorship of Zoology Faculty:
| Faculty | Title of the Project |
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Dr Monisha Khanna , Mr Ravinder K Sagar and Dr Sunita Hooda |
Biodegradation of wastes by microbial extracellular enzymes |
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Dr Ravi Toteja and Dr Seema Makhija |
Ciliate diversity as cellular tool to assess soil quality(DU-303) |
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Dr Charu K Gupta and Dr Sarita Kumar |
Development of low-cost, robust, portable water purifier prototype with physical, chemical and biological filtration for field water disinfection and potable water generation in natural calamity afflicted zones with harsh conditions |
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Dr Monisha Khanna , Dr Ravi Toteja and Dr Vikrant Kumar |
Exploring useful bacteria from soil |
| Mentor | Title of the Project |
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Dr Sarita Kumar |
Formulation of Mehndi Remover Using Natural Products |
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Dr. Ravi Toteja Dr. Seema Makhija |
A low cost microbiotest for detecting insecticides by exploring behavioral and ecotoxicological response of fresh water ciliates |
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Dr. Sarita Kumar |
Evaluation of the beneficial properties and formulation of certain useful products from the waste peels of banana |
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Dr. Seema Makhija Dr. Ravi Toteja |
Use of Bioluminescent Ciliate sensors as an alternative method for measuring heavy metals in fresh water samples |
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Dr Sarita Kumar Mr. Sanjay Vohra |
Formulation of medically important products from Silk Cocoons waste |
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Dr. Sarita Kumar |
Identification and formulation of products from weed extracts exhibiting anti-mosquito potential |
For Details Click on Research Tab.
For advanced research, funding has been received from MoEF, DST and UGC. Following is the list of completed and ongoing research projects:
| Principal Investigator | Title of the Project | Funding Agency | Status |
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Dr. Monisha Khanna |
Isolation and characterization of actinomycetes and analysis of their antibacterial potential |
MoEF |
Completed |
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Dr Sarita Kumar |
Larvicidal properties of certain botanicals against mosquito larvae - Alternative for mosquito control |
UGC
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Completed |
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Dr Seema Makhija and Dr Ravi Toteja |
A study on heavy metal induced stress response at cellular and molecular level in ciliates for the development of a potential biosensor. |
DST |
Completed |
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Dr Seema Makhija and Dr Ravi Toteja |
Stress induced induction of metallothioneins (MTs) gene in ciliates and its use as biomarker to assess environmental pollution. |
UGC |
Completed |
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Dr. Monisha Khanna |
Extraction and activity analyses of extracellular enzymes from soil actinomycetes. |
UGC |
Completed |
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Dr Sarita Kumar |
Developing and documenting innovative practices for learning physics and biology through experimentation for children and young adults |
DST Women Scientist Scheme-B Project |
Ongoing |
|
Prof. Sarita Kumar (Zoology) |
‘Attractive Toxic Sugar Bait (ATSB) methods to control mosquitoes in different regions of Delhi and NCR’ |
MERA INDIA Project (ICMR) |
Ongoing |
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Prof. Seema Makhija |
DNA barcoding for ciliate species identification of Delhi, India |
DST-SERB |
Ongoing |
In recognition of the potential of the faculty members of the Zoology department to conduct independent research, four teachers have been recognized as Ph.D. supervisors by the University of Delhi. Currently, ten research scholars are carrying out doctoral programmes in the Zoology Department of the college.
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Dr Sarita Kumar (Zoology) |
Roopa Rani Samal |
Biochemical Characterization of Development of Acetamiprid and Deltamethrin Resistance in Larvae of Aedes aegypti L Registered in January 15, 2016 |
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Vinay Singh Dagar |
Evaluation of Emamectin Benzoate as a Potential Control Agent of Cotton Bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Registered on September 7, 2016 |
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Kungreiliu Panmei |
Studies of the Effects of Lufenuron on the Growth and Development of Insects Registered on April 15, 2018 |
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P. Lanbiliu |
Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Resistance to Beta-Cyfluthrin in Cotton Stainer, Dysdercus koenigii (Fabr.) (Heteroptera: Pyrrhocoridae) Registered on November 15, 2018 |
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Manu Sankar |
Effect of Insecticide on Growth and Development of Hemipterans Registered on November 14, 2019 |
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Jyoti |
Taxonomic Studies on Non-Apis Pollinators of North India Registered in November 14, 2019 |
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Dr Monisha Khanna Kapur (Zoology) |
Prateek Kumar |
Structural Analysis of Antimicrobial Compounds from Actinobacteria and Identification of their Biosynthetic Gene Clusters Registered in January, 2016 |
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Munendra Kumar |
Structural Analysis and Cloning of Genes Producing Extracellular Enzymes from Actinomycetes Registered on November 15, 2017 |
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Dr Seema Makhija and Dr Ravi Toteja (Zoology) |
Jeeva S. Abhraham |
Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Molecular Systematics of Ciliates from Delhi, India Registered in November, 2017 |
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Swati Maurya |
Microorganisms as Bioindicators in Diverse Environments Registered in April, 2018 |
It is a matter of pride for the entire college that 6 Research Scholars have been awarded with their doctoral degree and 1 student has submitted their Ph.D. thesis this year. Following is list of research scholars registered under zoology faculty who have submitted/Awarded the Doctoral degree:
| S.No | Name of the Research scholar | Mentor | Title of the thesis | Year of Award/Submission |
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1 |
Dr Renu Solanki |
Dr Monisha Khanna |
Isolation and characterization of actinomycetes and analysis of their antimicrobial potential |
Ph.D. awarded in 2014 |
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2 |
Dr Radhika Warikoo |
Dr Sarita Kumar |
Studies on the Efficacy of Mexican Prickly Poppy, Argemone mexicana (Papaveraceae) as the Potential Control Agent of an Indian Strain of Dengue vector, Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae) |
Ph.D. awarded in 2015 |
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3 |
Dr Monica Mishra |
Dr Sarita Kumar |
Behavioural Implications of Host-Parasite Interactions in Helicoverpa armigera |
Ph.D. awarded in 2016 |
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4 |
Dr Payal Das |
Dr Monisha Khanna |
Microbial extracellular enzymes: Purification, Molecular characterization and Applications |
Ph.D. awarded in 2017 |
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5 |
Dr Aarti Sharma |
Dr Sarita Kumar |
Synthesis, Evaluation and Characterization of Phyto-mediated Silver Nano composites against Indian Strain of Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae |
Ph.D. awarded in 2019 |
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6 |
Dr Rajiv Kumar Shukla |
Dr Sarita Kumar |
Isolation, Identification and Biochemical Characterization of Bacteria as Potential Biological Control |
Ph.D. awarded in 2019 |
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7 |
Ms S. Sripoorna |
Dr Seema Makhija Dr Ravi Toteja |
Ciliates as cellular tool to assess heavy metal toxicity |
Ph.D. Thesis Submitted in February 2020 |
Faculty and Research scholars have published their work in peer reviewed journals. The research work is recognized internationally. Their work has been presented at several National and International Conferences.