CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. Archana Singh 166/E-3, Paradise Apartments Sector-18, Rohini- 110089 Ph: 9810451979 E-mail:[email protected] Educational Qualifications: Degree Institution Year Ph.D. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, UNIVERSITY OF 2011 DELHI M.Sc. Botany DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, UNIVERSITY OF 2003 DELHI B.Sc Botany (Hons.) MAITREYI COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 2000 B.Ed. G.G.S.I.P UNIVERSITY 2004 A.I.S.S.C.E. C.B.S.E. 1997 A.I.S.S.E. C.B.S.E 1995 Academic Achievement: Qualified CSIR-UGC (NET) conducted by CSIR for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and National Eligibility Test for Lectureship, June 2003. Experience: Working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi on adhoc basis from 11th January, 2014 till present. Worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany, SGTB Khalsa College and Hans Raj College, University of Delhi on guest basis from 24th July, 2013 to 11 November, 2013 and 16th August, 2013 to 6th November, 2013 respectively. Worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany, Shivaji College, University of Delhi on adhoc basis from 9th January, 2012 to 21st May, 2012 and from 5th January, 2013 to 22nd May, 2013 Worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi on guest basis from 27th July 2011 to 19th November 2011 and from 23rd July 2012 to 19th November 2012. Worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany, Miranda House College, University of Delhi on guest basis from 24th January 2011 to 21st April 2011. Worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi on guest basis from 13th September, 2010 to 14th December, 2010. Publications : Singh, A. and Singh, V. P. 2014. Characterization of thermophilic amylase from an obligate thermophile, Thermoactinomyces vulgaris. Journal of Plant Development Sciences 6(2): 159-170. ISSN : 0974-6382. Singh, A. and Singh, V. P. 2012. Production of extracellular hydrolytic enzymes by an obligate thermophile – Thermoactinomyces vulgaris. Vegetos25(1): 135-145. Print ISSN : 0970-408, Online ISSN : 2229-4473. Singh, A. and Singh, V. P. 2006. Microbial Enzymes of Industrial Interest: The Current Scenario. The Botanica: 56, 19-30. ISSN 0045-2629. Singh, V. P., Singh, A., Kedia, V. K. and Laisram N. 2006. Thermoactinomyces vulgaris as a causal agent of Farmer’s Lung Disease. Indian Journal of Aerobiology 19, 1-11. ISSN 0971-1546. Kumar, A., Singh, A., Singh, V. P. 2011. Industrial enzymes of microbial origin. In: Biotechnology: A New Approach Ed. P. C. Trivedi. Agriobios, India, pp 291- 308.ISBN: 9788177544435 Presentations: Singh, A. and Singh, V. P. 2012. Effect of Ca2+ on the production of extracellular amylase from an obligate thermophile- Thermoactinomyces vulgaris. In: International Conference on “Biotechnology: A Rendezvous with basic sciences for Global Prosperity (BTBS-2012)”, 26th – 27th December, 20012 organized by Society for Plant Research and VEGETOS. Singh, A. and Singh, V. P. 2008. Screening of Extracellular Hydrolytic Enzymes from an Obligate Thermophile- Thermoactinomyces vulgaris. In: 49th Annual Conference, Association of Microbiologists of India. International Symposium on “Microbial Biotechnology: Diversity, Genomics and Metagenomics”, 18-20th November, 2008 organized by University of Delhi, Delhi. Kedia, V. K., Laisram, N., Singh, A. and Singh, V. P. 2008. Antimicrobial activity of a thermophilic prokaryote- Thermoactinomyces vulgaris against some selected bacteria and fungi. In: First Indo-Danish DU-SDU Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Interfacial areas of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Sciences”, 17-18 March, organized by Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi and Department of Physics & Chemistry, University of Southern Denmark. Seminars and Symposia Attended: Participated in National Symposium on “Bioimaging ” organised by Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi on 19 February 2020. Attended Symposium on “Environment and Sustainable Development - New Perspectives” organised by Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi on 14 February 2019. Served as member of the organising committee in National Symposium on “Microbes and Nanotechnology for Sustainable Environment” at Kirori Mal College on 7 February 2019. Attended Symposium on “Microbial Bioremediation” organised by Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi on 7 February 2019. Participated in National Conference on “Plant Science Research: Looking Beyond 21st Century for Environmental & Agricultural Revolution”, held from 5th – 7thFeburary, 2016 organized by Department of Society for Plant Research (VEGETOS) and Botany, University of Delhi. Participated in National Conference on “Innovations in Ethnopharmacology, Recent Developments in Biological and Chemical Sciences for Social Benefits”, March 1- 3, 2013 organized by Department of Zoology L.S.M. Govt. Post Graduate College, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Participated in International Conference on “Biotechnology: A Rendezvous with basic sciences for Global Prosperity (BTBS-2012)”, 26th – 27th December, 2012 organized by Society for Plant Research and VEGETOS. Participated in the National Seminar on “Role of Analytical Techniques in Biological an Environmenal Sciences”, organized by Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi from 27-29 January 2011. Participated in International Conference on “Recent Trends in Developing Bioremediation Strategies for Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) and other Chlorinated Contaminants”, organized by University of Delhi from 9-11 February 2011. Participated in International Symposium on “Microbial Biotechnology: Diversity, Genomics and Metagenomics”, 18-20th November, 2008 organized by University of Delhi, Delhi. Participated in the National Conference on “Current Trends in Plant Sciences”, organized by Delhi University Botanical Society, University of Delhi from 15th-16th February 2007. Participated in PACCIFY (Programme for Awareness on Climate Change Issue Featuring Youth), organized by TERI Society from 8th-9th February 2006. Participated in the International Conference on Applied Phycology “Algae in Biotechnology and Environment”, organized by University of Delhi from 14th-15th February 2006. Participated in the National Conference on “Biodiversity Related International Conventions: Role of Indian Scientific Community”, organized by Delhi University Botanical Society, University of Delhi from 8-10th March 2006. Participated in the National Seminar on “Relevance of Botany in the Conservation and Improvement of Plants”, organized by Delhi University Botanical Society, University of Delhi from 8-9 February 2006. Participated in the Conference on “New Developments in Rapeseed - Mustard”, organized by Delhi University Botanical Society, University of Delhi from January 21, 2006. Participated in the National Seminar on “Genetically Modified Organisms – Biosafety Aspects”, organized by Delhi University Botanical Society, University of Delhi 10-11 March, 2005. Workshop Attended: Participated in organizing two day workshop on "DNA barcoding and Metagenomics " for Teaching Staff in Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi from 19 -20th September 2019. Participated in organizing one day workshop on "Basic Laboratory Techniques " for Non Teaching Staff in Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi on 12 July 2019 Participated in organizing summer training for students of B.Sc (Hons.) Botany & B.sc Life Sciences on “Microbial & Biochemical Techniques” organized by Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi from 24 June 2019 to 7 July 2019. Attended two days Faculty Development Programme on “Agriculture, Health and Society” (interdisciplinary) organised by Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre,Hansraj College,University of Delhi on 15 & 16 March 2019. Attended workshop on “Recent Trends on Plant Systematics and Future Prospects” at Dayal Singh College, University of Delhi on 12 March 2019. Attended workshop on “Ecology Modern Perspective” at Hansraj College, University of Delhi in December 2016/ Participated in National Workshop on “Ethnobotany”, held from 16th – 17th September, 2016 organized by Department of Botany, Hansraj College and Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi. Participated in Workshop on “Training the Trainers: IPR”, held from 10th – 11th August, 2016 organized by CIC-CSEC and Ramjas College, University of Delhi. Participated in Workshop on “Biofertilizers”, held from 14th – 16th July, 2016 organized by ZakirHussain Delhi College, University of Delhi. Participated in Workshop on “Environmental Pollution and Human Health in Urban Development”, held from 26th June, 2016 organized by Shivaji College, University of Delhi. Participated in Workshop on “Applied Genomics and Proteomics”, held from 12th – 14th March, 2014 organized by Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi. Participated in National Workshop on “Evolutionary Perspectives in Modern Biological Teaching and Research”, held from 9th – 10th May, 2011 organized by Institute of Life Long Learning, Center for Science Education and Communication & Acharya NarendraDev College, University of Delhi. Participated in National Conference on “Plant Science Research : Looking Beyond 21st Century for Environmental & Agricultural Revolution”, held from 5th – 7thFeburary, 2016 organized by Department of Society for Plant Research (VEGETOS) and Botany, University of Delhi. Research Project: Pursued Innovation Project entitled "Preparation of Biocompatible