Shilpa Sharma | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award Posted on 09/07/202409/07/2024 by sciencefatherLeave a Comment on Shilpa Sharma | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award Dr. Shilpa Sharma | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award Assistant Professor at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, India. Dr. Shilpa Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi. She earned her Ph.D. in Nanotechnology from IIT Guwahati, focusing on metal nanoparticles and nanocomposites as antibacterial and anticancer agents. With previous experience as a Scientist ‘B’ at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, her research interests lie in nanobiotechnology. Dr. Sharma has received numerous awards, including the Premier Research Award from NSUT and the Young Scientist Award from the Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society. She is proficient in advanced molecular biology techniques, microscopy, imaging, and bioinformatics. Professional Profiles: Scopus Profile Education 🎓 Dr. Shilpa Sharma earned her PhD in Nanotechnology (Nanobiotechnology) from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), Assam, India, where she studied from July 2008 to March 2013. Her thesis, titled “Metal Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites as Antibacterial and Anticancer Agents,” was supervised by Prof. Siddhartha Sankar Ghosh and Prof. Arun Chattopadhyay. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her B.Tech in Biotechnology at the University School of Biotechnology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, India, from 2004 to 2008. Professional Experience Dr. Shilpa Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (formerly Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology), New Delhi, India. Before joining NSUT, she worked as Scientist ‘B’ at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology in Mohali, Punjab. She also served as a Research Associate from April 2013 to February 2014 under the supervision of Prof. Amit Kumar Dinda at the Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Dr. Sharma has substantial experience in nanotechnology and biological sciences, contributing to her current role in academia. Research Interests Dr. Shilpa Sharma’s research interests lie at the intersection of nanotechnology and biological sciences. She focuses on the development and application of metal nanoparticles and nanocomposites as antibacterial and anticancer agents. Her work explores the innovative use of nanomaterials for biomedical applications, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biosensors. Dr. Sharma is particularly interested in the mechanisms of interaction between nanomaterials and biological systems, aiming to enhance the efficacy and safety of nanomedicine. Her multidisciplinary approach integrates principles from chemistry, biology, and engineering to address critical challenges in healthcare. Awards and Honors Dr. Shilpa Sharma has been recognized with several prestigious awards and honors throughout her career. She received the Premier Research Award from NSUT on March 16, 2023, and the Commendable Research Award from NSUT on March 2, 2022. In 2019, she was honored with the Shri Vinayak M. Deshpande Young Scientist Award by the Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society for her significant contributions to Chitin and Chitosan Research. Additionally, she received a Foreign Travel Grant Award from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India, in 2012. Dr. Sharma qualified for GATE in 2008 and has actively contributed to organizing conferences, such as the International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (ICANN) in 2009 and 2011, and the DBT Program Support Project-sponsored short-term course on ‘Advanced Techniques in Cellular and Molecular Biology’ at IIT Guwahati. Research Skills Dr. Shilpa Sharma possesses a diverse range of research skills honed through her extensive academic and professional experiences. Her expertise includes nanobiotechnology, particularly in the synthesis and application of metal nanoparticles and nanocomposites as antibacterial and anticancer agents. Dr. Sharma is adept at advanced molecular biology techniques, including cloning and gene expression analysis. She is skilled in various microscopy and imaging techniques, as well as bioinformatics tools for data analysis. Her proficiency extends to conducting comprehensive literature reviews, designing and executing experiments, and analyzing complex datasets. Dr. Sharma is also experienced in preparing research proposals, scientific writing, and publishing in high-impact journals. Publications Cloning, expression, and characterization of a novel thermo-acidophilic l-asparaginase of Pseudomonas aeruginosa CSPS4 Authors: V. Kumar, R. Kumar, S. Sharma, C.P. Chaturvedi, D. Verma Year: 2024 Citations: 1 Journal: 3 Biotech Sonication-based Nanosuspension formation of Microbial Extract to assess their Antibacterial properties Authors: S. Singh, A.K. Dubey, S. Sharma Year: 2023 Journal: Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences A review on design, operation, and maintenance of constructed wetlands for removal of nutrients and emerging contaminants Authors: G. David, M.S. Rana, S. Saxena, D. Pant, S.K. Prajapati Year: 2023 Citations: 8 Journal: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Advanced nanotechnology for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants Authors: A.A. Pawar, S. Sharma Year: 2023 Book: Microbial Degradation and Detoxification of Pollutants Pages: 135–157 Exploring the potential of Halalkalibacterium halodurans laccase for endosulfan and chlorophacinone degradation: insights from molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations Authors: R. Pant, R. Kumar, S. Sharma, R. Karuppasamy, S. Veerappapillai Year: 2023 (Article in Press) Journal: Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics Citations: 2 Thermostable Recombinant Cellulases of the Thermophilic Mold Myceliophthora thermophila in the Bioconversion of Paddy Straw and Sugarcane Bagasse to Ethanol Authors: A. Dadwal, S. Sharma, T. Satyanarayana Year: 2023 (Article in Press) Journal: Bioenergy Research Citations: 1 Applicability of Fungal Xylanases in Food Biotechnology Authors: R. Kumar, D. Verma, S. Sharma, T. Satyanarayana Year: 2023 Book: Fungi and Fungal Products in Human Welfare and Biotechnology Pages: 465–491 Citations: 1 Biochemical characteristics of Myceliophthora thermophila recombinant β-glucosidase (MtBgl3c) applicable in cellulose bioconversion Authors: A. Dadwal, S. Sharma, T. Satyanarayana Year: 2023 Journal: Preparative Biochemistry and Biotechnology Volume: 53(10) Pages: 1187–1198 Citations: 2 Structural and thermostability insights into cellobiohydrolase of a thermophilic mould Myceliophthora thermophila: in-silico studies Authors: A. Dadwal, V. Singh, S. Sharma, A.K. Sahoo, T. Satyanarayana Year: 2023 Journal: Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics Volume: 41(17) Pages: 8373–8382 Citations: 2 One-Pot Electrochemical Synthesis of Citric Acid Functionalized Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanoparticles for Congo Red Adsorption Authors: A.A. Pawar, R. Kumar, S. Sharma, T. Satyanarayana Year: 2022 Journal: Particle and Particle Systems Characterization Volume: 39(12) Article Number: 2200156