Dr Sonal Sareen Pathak

Assistant Professor of Biotechnology

PhD in Biotechnology; PG in Biotechnology

Email: sonal.s2311@gmail.com

Phone: 8305635765

Areas of Expertise: Fungal Biotechnology, Enzymology , Industrial Biotechnology

Total Experience: 15 years

Research Projects: 

Ongoing: Got sanction of Seed Money Grant from college to implement research on topic “Characterization studies of fungal glucoamylase of native isolate of Jabalpur region” in June 2023, Tenure 1 year

Completed two Minor Research Projects as follows:

Title: “Studies on improvement of industrial potential of fungal glucoamylase: a biotechnological perspective for achieving economy”

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, Central Regional Office, Bhopal. 

Tenure: 2016-2018

Amount Sanctioned: Rs 4,30,000/-

Title: “Screening of soil fungi for the production of amylase: a potential enzyme for achieving economy”

Funding Agency:  University Grants Commision, Central Regional Office, Bhopal. 

Tenure: 2011-2013

Amount Sanctioned: Rs 1,10,000/- 

Publications:

Papers Published in Peer reviewed Journals- 

1. Effect of natural antifungals on keratinophilic fungi isolated from soil (2011) Journal of Soil Science,Volume 1, Issue 1, 2011, pp-12-15.ISSN:2231-6833 & E-ISSN:2231-6841.
2. Optimization of pH for the production of amylase by soil mycotic flora of Jabalpur region (2012) Research & Reviews-: Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, Volume 2 Issue 1, pp-17-22.ISSN: 2320-3528
3. Comparative Study of Dermatophytic fungi for Extracellular Protease Efficacy (2013) Research and Reviews: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Volume 2, Issue 3. ISSN: 2320-3528
4. Prevalance of Alpha Thalalassemia Type II in Gond Tribe of Shahdol District of Madhya Pradesh (2013)Research and Reviews: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Volume 2, Issue 4.ISSN:2320-3528
5. Study of Effect of Temperature on Amylase Production by Soil Mycotic Flora of Jabalpur Region (2014) World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Volume 3, Issue 9, pp-1448-1458. ISSN:2278-4357
6. Mutation Studies on Fungal Glucoamylase(2015) International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, Volume 5, Issue 2,pp: 297-308.ISSN:2230-7605
7. Potential of Soil Mycotic Flora for Bio-Conversion of Cheap Agricultural Residues (2016). International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology Volume-7(3), July-Sept 2016.ISSN: 0976-4550.
8. Laccase: A potential enzyme for industrial applications (2018) Mata Gujri Research Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Studies Volume-1, 2018.
9. Studies on heavy metal tolerance of fungal isolates from soils of Jabalpur region (2018) International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. Volume 8 Issue 4 pp. 1167-1176.
10. Screening of glucoamylase producing fungi from the soils of Jabalpur region (2019). International Journal of Recent Scientific Research Volume 9 Issue 12  pp: 27536-27542.
11. Effect of mutagens on local fungal isolate of Jabalpur region for over-expression of glucoamylase (2021) International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research Vol 8 Issue 12 pp: b652-b659.
12. Genetic Fidelity Studies using RAPD Marker on local fungal isolate of Jabalpur Region for over-expression of Glucoamylase (2023). Res. J. Biotech.; Vol. 18(3); 39-48;  doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/1803rjbt39048;   

Proceedings:

1. “Biosynthesis of nano-particles using fungi and their characterization” in National Seminar 2009 at M.G.M.M., Jabalpur.
2. “Green technology for sustainable watershed management: A rational approach for environment sustainability” in proceedings of National virtual conference IPR, Innovations and Entrepreneurship development, Edwin group of Publications, ISBN 978-93-92446-05-4 organized by IQAC & Research Cell MGMM Jabalpur.

Edited Books

Communicated Edited Book on Futuristic Trends in Biotechnology with Book Series ID: IIPV3BS17_G34 under IIP International publishers, USA & India

Book Chapters:

1. “Sustainable Watershed Management: A novel approach for Green technology" for the book, "Handbook of Research on Green Technologies for Sustainable Management of Agricultural Resources" 2021 in IGI Global  eEditorial Discovery.
2. Enzymes and their applications in industries: in Book entitled Applied Biotechnology, IIP Publishers vol I 2022 ISBN 978-93-92591-75-4,  2022
3. Published Book chapter NANOPARTICLE BASED ENVIRONMENT REMEDIATION: A RATIONAL APPROACH FOR SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT  for publication in Book entitled Microbiome to Medicine published by SCIENG Publications, Tamil Nadu with ISBN No. 978-93-94766-72-3.

Abstracts:

1. “Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles using Fungi”, in National Seminar 2009 at M.G.M.M., Jabalpur. [Abstract]
2. “Use of fungi for biosynthesis of BiMnO3nanoparticles and their characterization”, in National Conference 2010at Hitkarni Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur. [Abstract]
3. “Advanced teaching aids – A resolver of basic problems in learning techniques.” National seminar 2011, at MGMM, Jabalpur (M.P.) [Abstract]
4. “Study of soil mycotic flora for the production of amylase”, in National Conference 2012 at M.G.M.M., Jabalpur. [Abstract]
5. “Biosynthesis of nanoparticles and their characterization by XRD, TEM” in National Conference2013 at M.G.M.M., Jabalpur. [Abstract]
6. “Studies on glucoamylase production of soil mycotic flora by solid state fermentation”, in National Seminar 2015 at S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Jabalpur[Abstract]
7. “Glucoamylase Production by Solid State Fermentation of Agro-industrial products by Soil Fungi” in International Seminar 2015 at MATS University, Raipur.[Abstract]
8. “Use of Bioluminiscent Trees in form of street light: A rational approach for Biodesign” in National workshop 2016 in DIC, RDVV, Jabalpur.
9. “Studies on hyper-production of glucoamylase from soil fungi” in International Conference (ICPCBS) 2017 at Dr Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar [Abstract]
10. “Nanoremediation: recent approach for Environment Sustainability with Green Nanotechnology” in International Conference on Recent Advances in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Electronics 2018 at MGMM (Auto.) Jabalpur.
11. “Green technology for sustainable watershed management: A rational approach for environment sustainability” in National virtual conference on  IPR, Innovations and Entrepreneurship development, organized by IQAC & Research Cell MGMM Jabalpur
12. “Studies on diversity of Bacterial contaminants from kitchen surfaces and their control using natural extracts”in National Seminar on Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in the Present Scenario organized by Department of Btany Govt Girls College Katni on 22nd & 23rd Sep 2022.
13. “Innovations for sustainable agricultural development: a review” in International Conference on Contribution of Agriculture for Challenges and Opportunity of Food Security till 2030 (Hybrid Mode) organised by Mangalaytan University, Jabalpur on 15-16th October 2022.
14. “Role of Biotechnology and its application for sustainable future in agriculture” in National Seminar on Current Scenario & Innovative Approaches for Environment Sustainability organized By Bio-Design Innovation Centre, RDVV Jabalpur on 18th October 2022.
15. “A Rational approach of Green Chemistry and its role for sustainable future” in International Conference on Recent advances in Research and Innovations in Life Sciences organized by MGMM Jabalpur in collaboration with NASI & SLS Bhopal Chapter on 17-19th Nov 2022.
16. Presented paper  on Green Technology: New Vista for the betterment of Future in 2 days International Seminar on Multidisciplinary Research in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development: Issues & Challenges on 17th-18th Dec 2023 organised by Mahakaushal University Jabalpur.

Grants and Funding: Got sanction of Seed Money Grant from college and two Minor Research Projects from UGC CRO Bhopal.

Another Acheivements 

1. Assistant Controller Examination Cell, MGMM Auto. Jabalpur (March 2024 till date)
2. Head Department of Biotechnology, MGMM, Jabalpur (from  Jan 2015 to Oct 2019; Nov 2021 to Oct 2023)
3. Research Excellence award 2020 by Institute of Scholars, an ISO 9001:2015 certified Institute by International Accurate certification, Accredited by USAL
4. Academic Counsellor in Partner Institute IGNOU for BPD Programme
5. LifeMember of leading associations and societies like Biotech Research Society of India (Membership No. LM 2833), Indian Science Congress Association (Membership No. L32636),  Mahakaushal Vigyan Parishad (Membership No. 04/14/01/08814/06), Professional Lifetime member in Institute of Scholars
6. Member, Board of Studies, Biotechnology, RDVV, Jabalpur (19/02/2014 – 18/02/2017)
7. VC Nominee, Board of Studies, Biotechnology RDVV, Jabalpur (Jan 2021 to Jan 2024)