Faculty Details
Dr. Sunila
Assistant Professor
Email: sunilahooda.micro@rla.du.ac.in
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Educational Qualifications
| S.No. | Qualification | University / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D Biotechnology | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi | 2004–2011 |
| 2 | M.Sc Microbiology | Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra | 2000–2002 |
Industry/Permanent/Temporary/Contractual/Adhoc Teaching Experience
| Sr.No. | Post | Institution | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi | 11.04.2023 – Till Date | Permanent |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | 18.01.2016 – 10.04.2023 | 18.01.2016 – 10.04.2023 | Adhoc |
Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)
• Decoding the brain microbiome connection: Exploring the interplay of gut microbiota and mitochondrial dysfunction for development of novel biomarkers for Parkinson's disease. ICMR, Government of India, 3 years (2025-2028). PI: Dr. Nidhi Verma; Co-PI: Dr. Sunila.
• Resistome metagenomic profiling of bioaerosols in the metro network in Delhi-NCR. Principal Investigator: Prof. R.K. Gupta; Co-investigators: Dr. Sunila, Dr. Prerna Diwan. INR 56 Lacs, 3 years (2021-2024). Funded by ICMR, Government of India.
• DBT-funded research project on “Molecular characterization of nitrate response and N metabolism in A. platensis”, 25.95 lakhs (2012-2016). PI: Dr. Sunila.
• DBT-BBSRC UK-funded research project on “Newton-Bhabha Virtual Centre on Nitrogen Efficiency of Whole-cropping Systems for improved performance and resilience in agriculture (NEWS India-UK)” as Co-PI: Dr. Sunila (2016-2018), 17 June 2016 – 16 Dec 2019.
• Isolation and screening of plastic degrading bacteria from soils collected from different landfill sites of Delhi, CRG Project 2020-22. PI: Dr. Sunila.
• Exploring the plastic degradation potential of microbial consortium isolated from landfill sites in Delhi, CRG Project 2023-24. PI: Dr. Sunila.
• Resistome metagenomic profiling of bioaerosols in the metro network in Delhi-NCR. Principal Investigator: Prof. R.K. Gupta; Co-investigators: Dr. Sunila, Dr. Prerna Diwan. INR 56 Lacs, 3 years (2021-2024). Funded by ICMR, Government of India.
• DBT-funded research project on “Molecular characterization of nitrate response and N metabolism in A. platensis”, 25.95 lakhs (2012-2016). PI: Dr. Sunila.
• DBT-BBSRC UK-funded research project on “Newton-Bhabha Virtual Centre on Nitrogen Efficiency of Whole-cropping Systems for improved performance and resilience in agriculture (NEWS India-UK)” as Co-PI: Dr. Sunila (2016-2018), 17 June 2016 – 16 Dec 2019.
• Isolation and screening of plastic degrading bacteria from soils collected from different landfill sites of Delhi, CRG Project 2020-22. PI: Dr. Sunila.
• Exploring the plastic degradation potential of microbial consortium isolated from landfill sites in Delhi, CRG Project 2023-24. PI: Dr. Sunila.
Administrative Assignments
• Co-convener, Criterion 6, NAAC Cycle II Steering Committee.
• Co-convener, College Event Management & Function Committee (2025-26).
• Co-convener, Yoga and Meditation Society (2025-26).
• Member, Prospectus and Annual Report Committee (2025-26).
• Internal Auditor, ISO Committee (2023-24), conducted Pre-audit of all the departments and committees of the college for ISO 210001: 2018.
• Member Secretary, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC), RLAC (2025-26).
• Co-convener, Prospectus Committee (2023-24; 2022-23).
• Convener, Mikrobiologika (2022-23 & 2024-25).
• Convener, Yoga and Meditation Society (2020-21).
• Member, Advisory Committee, DBT-Star College Scheme, RLA College (2020-2023).
• Member of various committees including Counseling and Placement Cell, Functions Committee, Alumni Committee, Women Welfare Advisory Committee, Debate and Quiz Society for the last ten years.
• Co-convener, College Event Management & Function Committee (2025-26).
• Co-convener, Yoga and Meditation Society (2025-26).
• Member, Prospectus and Annual Report Committee (2025-26).
• Internal Auditor, ISO Committee (2023-24), conducted Pre-audit of all the departments and committees of the college for ISO 210001: 2018.
• Member Secretary, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC), RLAC (2025-26).
• Co-convener, Prospectus Committee (2023-24; 2022-23).
• Convener, Mikrobiologika (2022-23 & 2024-25).
• Convener, Yoga and Meditation Society (2020-21).
• Member, Advisory Committee, DBT-Star College Scheme, RLA College (2020-2023).
• Member of various committees including Counseling and Placement Cell, Functions Committee, Alumni Committee, Women Welfare Advisory Committee, Debate and Quiz Society for the last ten years.
Area Of Interests/Specialization
• Applied Microbiology and Functional Genomics
• Microbial Biodegradation, Cyanobacteria
• Microbial Biodegradation, Cyanobacteria
Subjects Taught
• Bioinformatics
• Molecular Biology
• Bacteriology
• Biosafety and Intellectual Property Rights
• Instrumentation and Bio-techniques
• Scientific Writing and Communications
• Yoga Philosophy and Practice
• Molecular Biology
• Bacteriology
• Biosafety and Intellectual Property Rights
• Instrumentation and Bio-techniques
• Scientific Writing and Communications
• Yoga Philosophy and Practice
Research Guidance
• Co-Supervisor, M.Tech thesis on “In-vivo and in-vitro interaction studies of NtcB and PII in Arthrospira platensis PCC 7345” submitted by Sunaina Verma, GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi.
• Guided 8 students under DBT Star College Summer Project “To perform genome sequence analysis for heavy metal resistance genes of bacteria by using bioinformatics tools” (1 June to 31st July 2020).
• Co-Supervised JRF in ICMR Funded Project: Ms. Shashi Prabha Kumari.
• Guided 12 students in CRG project (2020-25).
• Supervising 4 students (4th Year Research Project).
• Guided 8 students under DBT Star College Summer Project “To perform genome sequence analysis for heavy metal resistance genes of bacteria by using bioinformatics tools” (1 June to 31st July 2020).
• Co-Supervised JRF in ICMR Funded Project: Ms. Shashi Prabha Kumari.
• Guided 12 students in CRG project (2020-25).
• Supervising 4 students (4th Year Research Project).
Journal Publications
• Kumari, S. P., Hooda, S., Diwan, P., & Gupta, R. K. (2025). Seasonal variations and functional insights into the urban air microbiome across public transit environments at railway stations in Delhi, India. Science of The Total Environment, 1009, 181062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181062. Impact Factor-8.0.
• Kumari, S. P., Podia, M., Hooda, S., Diwan, P., & Gupta, R. K. (2024). An efficient method for isolating bacterial DNA from bioaerosols for metagenomics. Aerosol Science and Technology, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2024.2410037. Impact Factor-2.8.
• Hooda, S., Malik, G., Saini, P., Grewall, A., & Pandey, V. C. (2023). Cyanobacteria as a potential bioasset for restoring degraded land. Land Degradation & Development, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.4711
• Bahuguna, M., Hooda, S., Mohan L., Gupta RK, Diwan P. (2023). Identifying oral microbiome alterations in adult betel quid chewing population of Delhi, India. PLOS ONE 18(1): e0278221. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278221
• Saini, P., Grewall, A., Hooda, S. (2022). In silico approach for identification of polyethyleneterephthalate hydrolase (PETase)-like enzymes. Bioremediation Journal. https://doi.org/10.1080/10889868.2022.2054931
• Móring, A., Hooda, S., Raghuram, N., Adhya, T.K. et al. (2021). Nitrogen challenges and opportunities for agricultural and environmental science in India. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, 505347. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.505347
• Lochab, S., Kumar, P.A. and Raghuram N. (2014). Molecular characterization of nitrate uptake and assimilatory pathway in Arthrospira platensis reveals nitrate induction and differential regulation. Arch. Microbiol. DOI 10.1007/s00203-014-0973-3.
• Pathak, R.R and Lochab, S. (2010). A method for rapid isolation of total RNA of high purity and yield from Arthrospira platensis. Canadian J. of Microbiol. 56(7): 578-584.
• Lochab, S., Oberoi, H.S., Gothwal, M., Abbey, D. and Raghuram N. (2009). Nitrate assimilatory enzymes are more thermotolerant in Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis than rice. Physiol Mol Biol Plants 15 (3): 277-280.
• Pathak, R.R., Ahmad, A., Lochab, S. and Raghuram, N. (2008). Molecular physiology of plant N-use efficiency and biotechnological options for its enhancement. Curr. Sci. 94 (11): 1394-1403.
Conference Proceedings
• Verma, Shikha, Kumawat, Hemraj, Sharan, Aditi, Hooda, Sunila, Verma, Nidhi. (2025). Unveiling Biomedical Insights: A Semantic Pipeline from Document Entities to Knowledge Graph Analysis of Hallmarks of Cancer. Procedia Computer Science. 258, 2200-2209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2025.04.470
• Amrita Varshney, Syed Sahil Al Farish, Swati Mishra, Swagata Karmakar, Shalini Swami, and Sunila Hooda (2025). Synergistic Bioremediation of Plastics by Delhi Landfill Microbial Consortium: A Step Towards Sustainability. Accepted for publication in e proceedings.
• Kumari, S. P., Podia, M., Hooda, S., Diwan, P., & Gupta, R. K. (2024). An efficient method for isolating bacterial DNA from bioaerosols for metagenomics. Aerosol Science and Technology, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2024.2410037. Impact Factor-2.8.
• Hooda, S., Malik, G., Saini, P., Grewall, A., & Pandey, V. C. (2023). Cyanobacteria as a potential bioasset for restoring degraded land. Land Degradation & Development, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.4711
• Bahuguna, M., Hooda, S., Mohan L., Gupta RK, Diwan P. (2023). Identifying oral microbiome alterations in adult betel quid chewing population of Delhi, India. PLOS ONE 18(1): e0278221. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278221
• Saini, P., Grewall, A., Hooda, S. (2022). In silico approach for identification of polyethyleneterephthalate hydrolase (PETase)-like enzymes. Bioremediation Journal. https://doi.org/10.1080/10889868.2022.2054931
• Móring, A., Hooda, S., Raghuram, N., Adhya, T.K. et al. (2021). Nitrogen challenges and opportunities for agricultural and environmental science in India. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, 505347. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.505347
• Lochab, S., Kumar, P.A. and Raghuram N. (2014). Molecular characterization of nitrate uptake and assimilatory pathway in Arthrospira platensis reveals nitrate induction and differential regulation. Arch. Microbiol. DOI 10.1007/s00203-014-0973-3.
• Pathak, R.R and Lochab, S. (2010). A method for rapid isolation of total RNA of high purity and yield from Arthrospira platensis. Canadian J. of Microbiol. 56(7): 578-584.
• Lochab, S., Oberoi, H.S., Gothwal, M., Abbey, D. and Raghuram N. (2009). Nitrate assimilatory enzymes are more thermotolerant in Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis than rice. Physiol Mol Biol Plants 15 (3): 277-280.
• Pathak, R.R., Ahmad, A., Lochab, S. and Raghuram, N. (2008). Molecular physiology of plant N-use efficiency and biotechnological options for its enhancement. Curr. Sci. 94 (11): 1394-1403.
Conference Proceedings
• Verma, Shikha, Kumawat, Hemraj, Sharan, Aditi, Hooda, Sunila, Verma, Nidhi. (2025). Unveiling Biomedical Insights: A Semantic Pipeline from Document Entities to Knowledge Graph Analysis of Hallmarks of Cancer. Procedia Computer Science. 258, 2200-2209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2025.04.470
• Amrita Varshney, Syed Sahil Al Farish, Swati Mishra, Swagata Karmakar, Shalini Swami, and Sunila Hooda (2025). Synergistic Bioremediation of Plastics by Delhi Landfill Microbial Consortium: A Step Towards Sustainability. Accepted for publication in e proceedings.
Patents
Indian Patent Applied: A Method for Extracting Metagenomic DNA from Bioaerosols. Application Number: 202411010372. Date: 11/12/2024. Inventors: Shashi Prabha Kumari, Mansi Podia, Sunila Hooda, Prerna Diwan and Rakesh Kumar Gupta.
Chapters in books and e-chapters(Published)
• Raina, D., Kumar, D., Khasa, A. S., Marwah, M., Hooda, S., Swami, S. (2025). Mountainous Water Resources: Understanding Microbial Dynamics, Ecological Resilience, and Sustainable Management Strategies amidst Climatic Challenges. Water Resources Management in Mountain Regions, In: Water Resources Management in Mountain Regions, Editor(s): Virendra Bahadur Singh, pp. 181-206. Online ISBN: 978-1-394-24958-9, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394249619.ch10
• Podia, Mansi, Yadav, Prerna, Hooda, Sunila, Diwan, Prerna, Gupta, Rakesh (2023). Microbial Weathering of Rocks in Natural Habitat: Genetic Basis and Omics-Based Exploration. In Singh VB, Madhav S, Pant PC, Shekhar R (Eds). Weathering and Erosion Processes in the Natural Environment, pp. 265-302, Wiley, ISBN: 978-1-394-15735-8. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394157365.ch11
• Hooda S, George AJ, Sharma V, Gupta V. (2023). Mycotoxins: Detection Methods and Strategies for Management, In: Fungal Resources for Sustainable Economy, Editor: Singh I, Chapter 19, pp. 509-530, Springer International. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9103-5. ISBN 978-981-19-9105-9
• Khurana, R., Maurya, M., Swami, S., Hooda, S. (2022). Anticancer Compounds from Selected Medicinal Plants: An update, In: Medicinal Plants: Ethnomedicine, Pharmacognosy and Therapeutic Values, Editor(s): Amita Sharma, Garima Malik, Sanyogita Kumar, pp. 182-205, ISBN: 978-93-90879-31-1, Anu Books, India. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31995/Book.AB220-A22
• Malik, G., Hooda, S., Majeed, S., Pandey, VC (2022). Understanding assisted phytoremediation: Potential tools to enhance plant performance, In: Assisted Phytoremediation, Editor: Vimal Pandey, Elsevier, 2022, Pages 1-24, ISBN 9780128228937. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822893-7.00015-X
• Malik, G., Chugh, S., Hooda, S., Chaturvedi, R. (2022). Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)-Assisted Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soils. In: Singh, A.K., Tripathi, V., Shukla, A.K., Kumar, P. (eds) Bacterial Endophytes for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management. Springer, Singapore. pp. 71-93, Print ISBN: 978-981-16-4496-2, Online ISBN: 978-981-16-4497-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4497-9_4
• Malik, G., Chaturvedi, R, Hooda, S. (2021). Role of herbivore-associated molecular patterns (HAMPS) in modulating plant defenses. In: Singh I.K., Singh A. (eds) Plant-Pest Interactions: From molecular mechanisms to chemical ecology. Springer, Singapore. ISBN 978-981-15-2466-0, Online ISBN 978-981-15-2467-7. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2467-7_1
• Malik G., Singh N., Hooda S. (2020). Nitrogen Stress in Plants and the Role of Phytomicrobiome. In: Kumar M., Kumar V., Prasad R. (eds) Phyto-Microbiome in Stress Regulation. Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology, Springer, Singapore. Print ISBN: 978-981-15-2575-9, Online ISBN: 978-981-15-2576-6
• Sutton, M. A., Drewer, J., Moring, A., Adhya, T., Ahmad A., Bhatia, A., Brownlie, W., Dragosits, U., Ghude, S. D., Hillier, J., Hooda, S., … and Raghuram, N. (2018). The Indian nitrogen challenge in a global perspective. In: The Indian Nitrogen Assessment: Sources of Reactive Nitrogen, Environmental and Climate Effects, Management Options, and Policies. Abrol, Y. P., Adhya, T. K., Aneja, V. P., Raghuram, N., Pathak, H., Kulshrestha, U., Sharma, C. and Singh, B. (Eds). Elsevier, UK. ISBN: 978-0-12-811836-8. pp. 9-28.
• Pathak, R.R., Lochab, S. and Raghuram N. (2011). Improving nitrogen use efficiency. In: Comprehensive Biotechnology 2nd Edition Vol 4, pp. 209-218, Elsevier, Oxford. ISBN: 978-0-08-088504-9.
• Lochab, S., Ali, A. Jha, P., Sharma, V., Abbey, D. and Raghuram, N. (2010). Assay methods for nitrate assimilatory enzymes in Spirulina (Arthrospira). In Protocols in Algal Research, Bagchi, S.N. Mohanty, P. and Kleinber, D. (Eds). Narosa, pp. 179-189. ISBN: 978-81-8487-059-6.
• Lochab, S., Pathak, R. R. and Raghuram, N. (2007). Molecular approaches for enhancement of nitrogen use efficiency in plants. In Agricultural Nitrogen use & its Environmental Implications, Y.P. Abrol, N. Raghuram and M.S. Sachdev (Eds). IK International, Delhi. pp. 327-350. ISBN: 978-81-8986
• Podia, Mansi, Yadav, Prerna, Hooda, Sunila, Diwan, Prerna, Gupta, Rakesh (2023). Microbial Weathering of Rocks in Natural Habitat: Genetic Basis and Omics-Based Exploration. In Singh VB, Madhav S, Pant PC, Shekhar R (Eds). Weathering and Erosion Processes in the Natural Environment, pp. 265-302, Wiley, ISBN: 978-1-394-15735-8. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394157365.ch11
• Hooda S, George AJ, Sharma V, Gupta V. (2023). Mycotoxins: Detection Methods and Strategies for Management, In: Fungal Resources for Sustainable Economy, Editor: Singh I, Chapter 19, pp. 509-530, Springer International. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9103-5. ISBN 978-981-19-9105-9
• Khurana, R., Maurya, M., Swami, S., Hooda, S. (2022). Anticancer Compounds from Selected Medicinal Plants: An update, In: Medicinal Plants: Ethnomedicine, Pharmacognosy and Therapeutic Values, Editor(s): Amita Sharma, Garima Malik, Sanyogita Kumar, pp. 182-205, ISBN: 978-93-90879-31-1, Anu Books, India. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31995/Book.AB220-A22
• Malik, G., Hooda, S., Majeed, S., Pandey, VC (2022). Understanding assisted phytoremediation: Potential tools to enhance plant performance, In: Assisted Phytoremediation, Editor: Vimal Pandey, Elsevier, 2022, Pages 1-24, ISBN 9780128228937. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822893-7.00015-X
• Malik, G., Chugh, S., Hooda, S., Chaturvedi, R. (2022). Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)-Assisted Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soils. In: Singh, A.K., Tripathi, V., Shukla, A.K., Kumar, P. (eds) Bacterial Endophytes for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management. Springer, Singapore. pp. 71-93, Print ISBN: 978-981-16-4496-2, Online ISBN: 978-981-16-4497-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4497-9_4
• Malik, G., Chaturvedi, R, Hooda, S. (2021). Role of herbivore-associated molecular patterns (HAMPS) in modulating plant defenses. In: Singh I.K., Singh A. (eds) Plant-Pest Interactions: From molecular mechanisms to chemical ecology. Springer, Singapore. ISBN 978-981-15-2466-0, Online ISBN 978-981-15-2467-7. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2467-7_1
• Malik G., Singh N., Hooda S. (2020). Nitrogen Stress in Plants and the Role of Phytomicrobiome. In: Kumar M., Kumar V., Prasad R. (eds) Phyto-Microbiome in Stress Regulation. Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology, Springer, Singapore. Print ISBN: 978-981-15-2575-9, Online ISBN: 978-981-15-2576-6
• Sutton, M. A., Drewer, J., Moring, A., Adhya, T., Ahmad A., Bhatia, A., Brownlie, W., Dragosits, U., Ghude, S. D., Hillier, J., Hooda, S., … and Raghuram, N. (2018). The Indian nitrogen challenge in a global perspective. In: The Indian Nitrogen Assessment: Sources of Reactive Nitrogen, Environmental and Climate Effects, Management Options, and Policies. Abrol, Y. P., Adhya, T. K., Aneja, V. P., Raghuram, N., Pathak, H., Kulshrestha, U., Sharma, C. and Singh, B. (Eds). Elsevier, UK. ISBN: 978-0-12-811836-8. pp. 9-28.
• Pathak, R.R., Lochab, S. and Raghuram N. (2011). Improving nitrogen use efficiency. In: Comprehensive Biotechnology 2nd Edition Vol 4, pp. 209-218, Elsevier, Oxford. ISBN: 978-0-08-088504-9.
• Lochab, S., Ali, A. Jha, P., Sharma, V., Abbey, D. and Raghuram, N. (2010). Assay methods for nitrate assimilatory enzymes in Spirulina (Arthrospira). In Protocols in Algal Research, Bagchi, S.N. Mohanty, P. and Kleinber, D. (Eds). Narosa, pp. 179-189. ISBN: 978-81-8487-059-6.
• Lochab, S., Pathak, R. R. and Raghuram, N. (2007). Molecular approaches for enhancement of nitrogen use efficiency in plants. In Agricultural Nitrogen use & its Environmental Implications, Y.P. Abrol, N. Raghuram and M.S. Sachdev (Eds). IK International, Delhi. pp. 327-350. ISBN: 978-81-8986
Conference Oraganization /Presentations
Invited Talks
• Resource Person, “One-week Hands-on Workshop on Basic Techniques in Microbiology” jointly organized by Ram Lal Anand College, Centre for Innovation in Infectious Disease Research, Education and Training (CIIDRET) & Delhi School for Skill Enhancement & Entrepreneurship Development (IoE-DSSEED), University of Delhi, 17 December-23 December 2022. Titles of talks: Sterilization Techniques; Instruments Used in Microbiology Laboratory.
• Resource Person, “Referencing using EndNote & Mendeley” in the certificate course on “Scientific Writing & Research Ethics”, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 24 July 2020.
• Resource Person, International Conference on “Changing Environment: Understanding the Emerging Challenges and their Management Strategies”, 10th-12th April 2019, Conference Centre, North Campus, University Enclave, organized by Kalindi College, University of Delhi. Title: “The Arthrospira model of nitrogen stress: signals from metabolism”.
• Resource Person, Ist DBT BioCARe Conclave: “Women Scientists achieving greater heights”, 8th-9th March 2019, NIPGR, New Delhi. Title: “Molecular characterization of nitrate assimilation and protein productivity”.
• Resource Person, 5 Days INSET program for Eco Club In-charge Teachers, SCERT New Delhi, 26-27 July 2013.
• Resource Person, 5 Days INSET program for Eco Club In-charge Teachers, SCERT New Delhi, 11-13th October 2012.
Conference Paper/Poster Presentations
• Kumari S. P., Podia, M., Hooda, S. Diwan, P. and Gupta R.K. (2023). A strategy for efficient air sampling and metagenomic DNA extraction in 63rd Annual International Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) “Microbial technologies for sustainable biosphere”, 2nd-4th February 2023, Rohtak, India.
• Multifaceted approach of GC-MS, pharmacokinetics, and molecular docking for questing novel antibacterials: profiling Parmotrema perlatum extract, targeting Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae of ESKAPE Group. International Conference “Global Perspectives of Medicinal Plants: Traditional system of medicine to Nano-medicine”, organized by Ramjas College, University of Delhi, 20-21 March 2025.
• Podia, M., Hooda, S. Diwan, P. and Gupta R.K. (2023). Mapping of air microbiome in OPDs of government hospitals through metagenomics approach: A special emphasis to resistance in 63rd Annual International Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) “Microbial technologies for sustainable biosphere”, 2nd-4th February 2023, Rohtak, India.
• Yadav P., Hooda, S., Gupta R.K. and Diwan, P. (2023). Whole metagenome sequencing based analysis of water from urban STP to assess community characteristics and resistance gene repertoire in 63rd Annual International Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) “Microbial technologies for sustainable biosphere”, 2nd-4th February 2023, Rohtak, India.
• Saini, P., Grewall, A. and Hooda, S. (2021). In Silico approach for identification of potential plastic degrading bacteria, International Conference “The World Microbe Forum 2021”, organized online by ASM and FEMS, 20-24 June 2021.
• Hooda, S., Raghuram, N. (2018). Prospects of developing Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis as a bioremediation tool for potable water sources. National Conference on “Strategies to Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change: Steps Towards Sustainable Development”, 8-9 December 2017, Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi, District Solan, H.P.
• Sharma S, Akanksha, Joshi M, Chopra U, Sharma A, Barik V, Mehta S, Jyoti N, Rashmi, Sharma SK, Gupta V, Hooda S and Gupta RK. Occurrence of carbapenem and multidrug resistant Gram positive bacteria in air of overcrowded subway metro stations in Delhi, India. 57th Annual Conference and International Symposium of Association of Microbiologists of India, Guwahati, Assam, 24-27 November 2016.
• Sharma S, Akanksha, Joshi M, Chopra U, Sharma A, Barik V, Mehta S, Jyoti N, Rashmi, Sharma SK, Gupta V, Hooda S and Gupta RK. Dissemination of antimicrobial resistance among aeromicroflora of Delhi environment: a serious public health implication. International Conference on Strategies for Environmental Protection and Management (ICSEPM-2016), JNU, New Delhi, 11-13 December 2016.
• Lochab, S., Angmo, S., Singh N., Mishra, S. and Raghuram, N. (2015). Understanding the role of PII protein in Arthrospira platensis PCC 7345. 6th Congress of European Microbiologists, FEMS 2015, 7th-11th June 2015, Maastricht, Netherlands.
• Resource Person, “One-week Hands-on Workshop on Basic Techniques in Microbiology” jointly organized by Ram Lal Anand College, Centre for Innovation in Infectious Disease Research, Education and Training (CIIDRET) & Delhi School for Skill Enhancement & Entrepreneurship Development (IoE-DSSEED), University of Delhi, 17 December-23 December 2022. Titles of talks: Sterilization Techniques; Instruments Used in Microbiology Laboratory.
• Resource Person, “Referencing using EndNote & Mendeley” in the certificate course on “Scientific Writing & Research Ethics”, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 24 July 2020.
• Resource Person, International Conference on “Changing Environment: Understanding the Emerging Challenges and their Management Strategies”, 10th-12th April 2019, Conference Centre, North Campus, University Enclave, organized by Kalindi College, University of Delhi. Title: “The Arthrospira model of nitrogen stress: signals from metabolism”.
• Resource Person, Ist DBT BioCARe Conclave: “Women Scientists achieving greater heights”, 8th-9th March 2019, NIPGR, New Delhi. Title: “Molecular characterization of nitrate assimilation and protein productivity”.
• Resource Person, 5 Days INSET program for Eco Club In-charge Teachers, SCERT New Delhi, 26-27 July 2013.
• Resource Person, 5 Days INSET program for Eco Club In-charge Teachers, SCERT New Delhi, 11-13th October 2012.
Conference Paper/Poster Presentations
• Kumari S. P., Podia, M., Hooda, S. Diwan, P. and Gupta R.K. (2023). A strategy for efficient air sampling and metagenomic DNA extraction in 63rd Annual International Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) “Microbial technologies for sustainable biosphere”, 2nd-4th February 2023, Rohtak, India.
• Multifaceted approach of GC-MS, pharmacokinetics, and molecular docking for questing novel antibacterials: profiling Parmotrema perlatum extract, targeting Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae of ESKAPE Group. International Conference “Global Perspectives of Medicinal Plants: Traditional system of medicine to Nano-medicine”, organized by Ramjas College, University of Delhi, 20-21 March 2025.
• Podia, M., Hooda, S. Diwan, P. and Gupta R.K. (2023). Mapping of air microbiome in OPDs of government hospitals through metagenomics approach: A special emphasis to resistance in 63rd Annual International Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) “Microbial technologies for sustainable biosphere”, 2nd-4th February 2023, Rohtak, India.
• Yadav P., Hooda, S., Gupta R.K. and Diwan, P. (2023). Whole metagenome sequencing based analysis of water from urban STP to assess community characteristics and resistance gene repertoire in 63rd Annual International Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) “Microbial technologies for sustainable biosphere”, 2nd-4th February 2023, Rohtak, India.
• Saini, P., Grewall, A. and Hooda, S. (2021). In Silico approach for identification of potential plastic degrading bacteria, International Conference “The World Microbe Forum 2021”, organized online by ASM and FEMS, 20-24 June 2021.
• Hooda, S., Raghuram, N. (2018). Prospects of developing Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis as a bioremediation tool for potable water sources. National Conference on “Strategies to Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change: Steps Towards Sustainable Development”, 8-9 December 2017, Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi, District Solan, H.P.
• Sharma S, Akanksha, Joshi M, Chopra U, Sharma A, Barik V, Mehta S, Jyoti N, Rashmi, Sharma SK, Gupta V, Hooda S and Gupta RK. Occurrence of carbapenem and multidrug resistant Gram positive bacteria in air of overcrowded subway metro stations in Delhi, India. 57th Annual Conference and International Symposium of Association of Microbiologists of India, Guwahati, Assam, 24-27 November 2016.
• Sharma S, Akanksha, Joshi M, Chopra U, Sharma A, Barik V, Mehta S, Jyoti N, Rashmi, Sharma SK, Gupta V, Hooda S and Gupta RK. Dissemination of antimicrobial resistance among aeromicroflora of Delhi environment: a serious public health implication. International Conference on Strategies for Environmental Protection and Management (ICSEPM-2016), JNU, New Delhi, 11-13 December 2016.
• Lochab, S., Angmo, S., Singh N., Mishra, S. and Raghuram, N. (2015). Understanding the role of PII protein in Arthrospira platensis PCC 7345. 6th Congress of European Microbiologists, FEMS 2015, 7th-11th June 2015, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Courses/FDP/Workshops Attended
• Five-Day Online Faculty Development Programme on “Cyber Forensics Tools and Techniques”, 4 August 2025 to 8 August 2025, organized by Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, under the MeitY-funded project “Cyber Forensic Framework for User-Centric Human Threat Intelligence”.
• 1st Online Refresher Course (Interdisciplinary) Programme – “Integrating Global Perspectives: Addressing Environmental, Cultural, and Economic Challenges through Sustainable Development and Knowledge Systems”, 27-1-2025 to 8-2-2025, 2 weeks.
• 2-week online NEP Orientation & Sensitization Programme, 19-29 December 2023, under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of UGC, organized by Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (UGC-MMTTC), University of Delhi.
• Attended the Inaugural Ceremony of Faculty Induction Programme “NEP2020: Pedagogical Imperatives of Higher Education”, 1 December 2023, Sports Complex, University of Delhi.
• 4-Week Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education”, 23 April – 22 May 2023, with Grade A+.
• Certificate course on “Internal Auditor Training Program on ISO 21001:2018”, 17-18 April 2023, Centre of Assessments for Excellence (COAE) International, Certificate No. EOMS-IA-OS/274.
• Certificate Course on “Bioinformatics Methods I”, 8 weeks, 27 May 2020, University of Toronto, Canada, Coursera.
• Certificate Course on “Bioinformatics Methods II”, 4 weeks, 18 June 2020, University of Toronto, Coursera.
• Certificate Course on Plant Bioinformatics, 6 weeks, 13 July 2020, University of Toronto, Coursera.
• Certificate Course on Antimicrobial Resistance - Theory and Methods, 5 weeks, 11 July 2020, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Coursera.
• Certificate Course on Biohacking Your Brain's Health, 4 weeks, 3 August 2020, Emory University, Coursera.
• Certificate Course on “Whole Genome Sequencing of Bacterial Genomes: Tools and Applications”, 5 weeks, 24 May 2020, Technical University of Denmark, Coursera.
• NPTEL Online Certification on Biomedical Nanotechnology, 4 weeks (Aug-Sep 2019), NPTEL.
• NPTEL Mentor Certificate, Computer Aided Drug Design, July-Dec 2019, NPTEL SWAYAM.
• Certificate Course on “Emerging Respiratory Viruses, including COVID-19: Methods for Detection, Prevention, Response and Control”, 20 April 2020, OpenWHO.
• Certificate Course on “Presentation Skills: Designing Presentation Slides”, 4 weeks, 15 May 2020, National Research Tomsk State University, Russia, Coursera.
• Certificate Course on “Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) Treatment Facility Design”, 21 April 2020, OpenWHO.
• 1st Online Refresher Course (Interdisciplinary) Programme – “Integrating Global Perspectives: Addressing Environmental, Cultural, and Economic Challenges through Sustainable Development and Knowledge Systems”, 27-1-2025 to 8-2-2025, 2 weeks.
• 2-week online NEP Orientation & Sensitization Programme, 19-29 December 2023, under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of UGC, organized by Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (UGC-MMTTC), University of Delhi.
• Attended the Inaugural Ceremony of Faculty Induction Programme “NEP2020: Pedagogical Imperatives of Higher Education”, 1 December 2023, Sports Complex, University of Delhi.
• 4-Week Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education”, 23 April – 22 May 2023, with Grade A+.
• Certificate course on “Internal Auditor Training Program on ISO 21001:2018”, 17-18 April 2023, Centre of Assessments for Excellence (COAE) International, Certificate No. EOMS-IA-OS/274.
• Certificate Course on “Bioinformatics Methods I”, 8 weeks, 27 May 2020, University of Toronto, Canada, Coursera.
• Certificate Course on “Bioinformatics Methods II”, 4 weeks, 18 June 2020, University of Toronto, Coursera.
• Certificate Course on Plant Bioinformatics, 6 weeks, 13 July 2020, University of Toronto, Coursera.
• Certificate Course on Antimicrobial Resistance - Theory and Methods, 5 weeks, 11 July 2020, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Coursera.
• Certificate Course on Biohacking Your Brain's Health, 4 weeks, 3 August 2020, Emory University, Coursera.
• Certificate Course on “Whole Genome Sequencing of Bacterial Genomes: Tools and Applications”, 5 weeks, 24 May 2020, Technical University of Denmark, Coursera.
• NPTEL Online Certification on Biomedical Nanotechnology, 4 weeks (Aug-Sep 2019), NPTEL.
• NPTEL Mentor Certificate, Computer Aided Drug Design, July-Dec 2019, NPTEL SWAYAM.
• Certificate Course on “Emerging Respiratory Viruses, including COVID-19: Methods for Detection, Prevention, Response and Control”, 20 April 2020, OpenWHO.
• Certificate Course on “Presentation Skills: Designing Presentation Slides”, 4 weeks, 15 May 2020, National Research Tomsk State University, Russia, Coursera.
• Certificate Course on “Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) Treatment Facility Design”, 21 April 2020, OpenWHO.
Awards and Distinctions
• DBT Travel Grant, June 2015 (DBT/CTEP/02/201500409).
• Awarded Bio-CARE Fellowship, November 2012.
• Assistant Editor of the Springer journal Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants.
• CSIR RA/SRF extended from September 2010-October 2012.
• Qualified the CSIR/UGC-NET examination for the JRF in December 2002.
• Awarded Bio-CARE Fellowship, November 2012.
• Assistant Editor of the Springer journal Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants.
• CSIR RA/SRF extended from September 2010-October 2012.
• Qualified the CSIR/UGC-NET examination for the JRF in December 2002.
Association with Professional Bodies
• Assistant Editor, Springer journal Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants since 2009.
• Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) – Life Member.
• Society for Conservation of Nature (SCON) – Life Member.
• Probiotic Society of India (PAI) – Life Member.
• Member, British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy since 1 January 2021.
• Life Member, MBSI.
• Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) – Life Member.
• Society for Conservation of Nature (SCON) – Life Member.
• Probiotic Society of India (PAI) – Life Member.
• Member, British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy since 1 January 2021.
• Life Member, MBSI.
Other Information
• Research Experience: Principal Investigator, School of Biotechnology, GGS Indraprastha University, New Delhi, DBT-BioCARe, November 2012 – January 2016.
• Research Experience: Research Associate, School of Biotechnology, GGS Indraprastha University, New Delhi, September 2010 – October 2012.
• Internships Conducted, 2024-25: Satyam Shahi, Varsha Rai, Amrita Varshney, Disha Mendhe, Muskan (B.Sc Hons Microbiology, II year) on Scientific Writing.
• Internships Conducted, 2023-2024: Sakshi Verma (B.Sc Hons Microbiology, III year) on “Peroxidases in Plastic Degradation: Microbial Insights”.
• Sequence submissions in GenBank (NCBI): 16.
• Research Experience: Research Associate, School of Biotechnology, GGS Indraprastha University, New Delhi, September 2010 – October 2012.
• Internships Conducted, 2024-25: Satyam Shahi, Varsha Rai, Amrita Varshney, Disha Mendhe, Muskan (B.Sc Hons Microbiology, II year) on Scientific Writing.
• Internships Conducted, 2023-2024: Sakshi Verma (B.Sc Hons Microbiology, III year) on “Peroxidases in Plastic Degradation: Microbial Insights”.
• Sequence submissions in GenBank (NCBI): 16.