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Dr. Aarti Sharma

Assistant Professor

Dr. Aarti Sharma is presently serving as an Assistant Professor in the School of Biological and Life Sciences at Galgotias University, a position she joined in August 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in Life Sciences, specializing in the field of Zoology, with a particular emphasis on nano formulations and vector control. 

After Ph.D., Dr. Sharma possesses a research experience of 2.5 years as a project fellow in a project entitled "Attractive Toxic Sugar Bait (ATSB) methods to control mosquitoes in different regions of Delhi and NCR." This project was conducted under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, specifically as part of the MERA India initiative. Her research contributions were made during her tenure at Acharya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi, highlighting her commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. Dr. Sharma's expertise lies at the intersection of Life Sciences, Entomology, Zoology and Nanotechnology, making her an asset to the academic and research community. 

Qualification

  • Ph.D. Life Sciences (2013-2019), School of Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University
  • M.Sc. Life Sciences (2010-2012), School of Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University
  • B.Sc. Life Sciences (2007-2010), Kalindi College, University of Delhi.

Awards and Achievements

Academic:

  • Cleared UGC-NET-Environmental Sciences (July 2018) 
  • Best Paper Presentation Award for the first-authored paper entitled “Weeds: Probable Mosquito Control Agents against Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti L.” at 26th Biennial Conference of the Asian Association for Biology Education Trends in Biology Education and Research: Practices and Challenges, Goa – India, 20 - 23 September 2016. [Oral Presentation].
  • Awarded UGC-NFOBC fellowship (2017-2018)
  • Awarded IGNOU RF-SPF fellowship (2016-2017)
  • Awarded with special prize “University Ranker” for getting 9th Rank in Delhi University (North Campus) in Feb. 2010.
  • Secured 6th Rank A.I.R General Category in entrance examination of life sciences conducted by Indira Gandhi National Open University for life sciences regular programme, New Delhi in 2010.

Extra-Curricular:

  • Won intra college Rangoli competition conducted in Kalindi College (University of Delhi), New Delhi in 2010.
  • Won first prize in Intra College Science Quiz Contest in Kalindi College (University of Delhi), New Delhi in 2010.

Area of Interest

Animal Sciences, Entomology, Zoology, Nanotechnology and vector control

Research

Dr. Sharma has 16 research publications in various National and International Journals, 5 e-book chapters and 9 Conference Abstracts/Presentations/Workshops.

Research Publications

  1. Sarita Kumar, Aarti Sharma, Roopa Rani Samal, Vaishali Verma, Ravinder Kumar Sagar, ShriPati Singh, Kamaraju Raghavendra (2024) Development of deltamethrin-laced attractive toxic sugar bait to control Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) population. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2024:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6966205 UGC approved; ISSN: 1687-9686; IF: 2.705; Scopus: Yes (SCI)
  2. Vinay Singh Dagar, Monika Mishra, Aarti Sharma, Manu Sankar, Anita Verma, Tanushri Saxena and Sarita Kumar (2023). Alterations in the gut enzymes of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) induced by dietary Artemisia annua L. essential oil. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 43:1295–1303. doi: 10.1007/s42690-023-01035-1 UGC approved; ISSN (Online): 1742-7592; IF: 1.2; Scopus: Yes (SCI-E)
  3. Sarita Kumar, Aarti Sharma, Roopa Rani Samal, Manoj Kumar, Vaishali Verma, Ravinder Kumar Sagar, ShriPati Singh, Kamaraju Raghavendra (2023) Laboratory evaluation of the efficacy of deltamethrin-laced attractive toxic sugar bait formulation on Anopheles stephensi. Malaria Journal, 22(1):1-11. doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-023-04524-3 UGC approved; ISSN: 1475-2875; IF: 3.469; Scopus: Yes (SCI)
  4. Sarita Kumar, Aarti Sharma, Roopa Rani Samal, Manoj Kumar, Vaishali Verma, Ravinder Kumar Sagar, ShriPati Singh, Kamaraju Raghavendra (2022) Attractive Sugar Bait Formulation for development of Attractive Toxic Sugar Bait for control ofAedes aegypti(Linnaeus). Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2022:1-10. doi: 10.1155/2022/2977454 UGC approved; ISSN: 1687-9686; IF: 2.705; Scopus: Yes (SCI)
  5. Aarti Sharma, Monika Mishra, Vinay Singh Dagar, Sarita Kumar (2022) Morphological and Physiological Changes Induced by Achyranthes aspera-mediated Silver Nanocomposites in Aedes aegypti Larvae. Frontiers in Physiology 13:1031285. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1031285 UGC approved; ISSN: 1664-042X; IF: 4.755; Scopus: Yes (SCI)
  6. Monika Mishra, Aarti Sharma, Vinay Singh Dagar and Sarita Kumar (2022). Docking-based virtual screening ascertaining β-sitosterol-induced alterations in the Helicoverpa armigera Hübner gut enzymes. Journal of the Entomological Research Society, 24(2): 209–218. doi: 10.51963/jers.v24i2.2276 UGC approved; ISSN (Online): 2651-3579; IF: 0.4; Scopus: Yes (SCI-E)
  7. Aarti Sharma, Pushplata Tripathi and Sarita Kumar (2020) One pot synthesis of silver nano-composites from Achyranthes aspera: An eco-friendly larvicide against Aedes aegypti L. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 10(2): 54-64. doi: 10.4103/2221-1691.275420 UGC approved; ISSN: 2221-1691; IF: 1.903; Scopus: Yes (SCI)
  8. Monika Mishra, Aarti Sharma, Vinay Singh Dagar and Sarita Kumar (2020) Effect of β-sitosterol on the Physiological Fitness and Gut Biochemistry of Helicoverpa armigera Hübner. Archives of Biological Sciences,72(2): 271-278. Doi: 10.2298/ABS200308021M UGC approved; ISSN: 0354-4664; IF: 0.719; Scopus: Yes (SCI)
  9. Devina Aggarwal, Aarti Sharma,Sarita Kumar (2020) Optimizing synthesis of Citrus limetta peel silver nanocomposites possessing larvicidal potential against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti L. Advances in Zoology and Botany,8(1): 12-19. doi: 10.13189/azb.2020.080103 UGC approved; ISSN: 2331-5083; IF: Less than one; Scopus: No
  10. Sarita Kumar, Aarti Sharmaand Radhika Warikoo (2018) Potential of Nardostachys jatamansi extracts to manage Indian strain of Aedes aegypti: A novel approach for vector control. Vector Biology Journal, 3(1): 1-5. Peer Reviewed; ISSN: ‎2473-4810; IF: Less than one; Scopus: No
  11. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi (2018) Effects of Achyranthes aspera extracts on the survival and midgut histo-architecture of Aedes aegypti L. early IV instars. Open Parasitology Journal, 6: 41-51. doi: 10.2174/1874421401806010041 Peer Reviewed; ISSN: ‎1874-4214; IF: Less than one; Indexed; Scopus: No
  12. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi (2017) A facile and rapid method for green synthesis of Achyranthes aspera stem extract-mediated silver nanocomposites with cidal potential against Aedes aegypti L. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 26(4): 698-708. Online version (2017). doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2017.11.001 UGC approved; ISSN: 1319-562X; IF: 2.802; Scopus: Yes (SCI)
  13. Sarita Kumar, Radhika Warikoo, Monika Mishra, Roopa R Samal, Shrankhla Rana, Kungreiliu Panmei, Vinay S Dagar and Aarti Sharma (2017) Impact of Ocimum basilicum leaf essential oil on the survival and behaviour of an Indian strain of Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti L. Vector Biology Journal, 2(2): 12-16 doi: 10.4172/2473-4810.1000122. Peer Reviewed; ISSN: ‎2473-4810; IF: Less than one; Scopus: No
  14. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi (2017) Assessment of Achyranthes aspera induced toxicity and molecular analysis of RAPD-PCR profiles of larval genomic DNA of Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 41 (4): 1066-1073.doi: 10.1007/s12639-017-0935-1 UGC approved; ISSN: 0975-0703; IF: 1.66; Scopus: Yes
  15. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi (2016) Evaluation of the larvicidal efficacy of five indigenous weeds against an Indian strain of dengue vector, Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Parasitology Research, 2016: 1-8 (Article ID 2857089) doi: 10.1155/2016/2857089. UGC approved; ISSN: 2090-0031; IF: 0.73; Scopus: Yes
  16. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi (2015) Impact of Achyranthes aspera leaf and stem extracts on the survival, morphology and behaviour of an Indian strain of Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Mosquito Research, 5 (7): 1-9. doi: 10.5376/jmr.2015.05.0006. Peer Reviewed; ISSN: 1927-646X; IF: Less than one; Indexed; Scopus: No

E-book Chapters

  1. Sarita Kumar,Aarti Sharma, Drashya Gautam, and Sunita Hooda (2021) Characterization of Mesoporous Materials. 175-204.“Advanced Functional Porous Materials, Engineering Materials.” doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-85397-6_6 Publisher: Springer, Cham ISBN: 978-3-030-85397-6, ISSN:1612-1317
  2. Aarti Sharma and Sarita Kumar (2021) Synthesis and Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles. “Polymer Nanocomposites based on Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications”, 25-64.doi:10.1007/978-3-030-44259-0 Publisher: Springer ISBN: 978-3-030-44259-0, ISSN:1612-1317
  3. Aarti Sharma, Monika Mishra, Vinay Singh Dagar and Sarita Kumar (2020) Silver Nanoparticles with Mosquito Control Potential: Optimal Synthesis and Biophysical Characterization. “Advances in Animal Science and Zoology”, 16: 69- 117. Publisher: Nova Science Publishers ISBN: 978-1-53618-713-7, ISSN: 2162-0962
  4. Roopa Rani Samal,Aarti Sharma and Sarita Kumar (2020) Multiple Insecticide Resistance in Culex quinquefasciatus: Impact and Associated Mechanisms. “Advances in Animal Science and Zoology”, 15: 73-132. Publisher: Nova Science Publishers ISBN: 978-1-53618-254-5, ISSN: 2162-0962
  5. Sarita Kumar, Monika Mishra, Aarti Sharma and Radhika Warikoo (2016) Utilization of fruit peel wastes for the management of Chikungunya vector, Aedes aegypti, “Current Topics in Chikungunya” Ed. Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales, 133-149. Publisher: Intech ISBN 978-953-51-2595-2, Print ISBN 978-953-51-2594-5

Conference Abstracts/Presentations/Workshops-

  1. Aarti Sharma(2023) Participated in the Five days workshop on “Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology Techniques” organized by the School of Biological and Life Sciences, Galgotias University in association with NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. From 10th – 14th October 2023.
  2. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi (2020) Bio-efficacy of Achyranthes aspera-derived Silver Nanocomposites against Early Fourth Instars of Aedes aegypti L. Poster presentation at “International Conference on Natural Products and Human Health” –Conference Centre, Opposite Botany Department, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India, February 27-29, 2020. 
  3. Aarti Sharma(2020) Participated as Project Co-Ordinator in the Joint project on Mosquito breeding free IGNOU campus-2019 launched by Public Health Department, South Zone, SDMC in collaboration with IGNOU for prevention and control of vector borne diseases; January 21, 2020.
  4. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi (2019) Phyto-mediated Silver Nano-composites: An eco-friendly nano-larvicide against early fourth instars of dengue vector Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae). Poster presentation atWorld Malaria Day, IGNOU in collaboration with Public Health Department South Zone (SDMC);IGNOU, New Delhi, April 25, 2019.
  5. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi (2017) Characterization and comparative bio-efficacy assessment of silver nanocomposites synthesized from leaf and stem extracts of Achyranthes aspera against early fourth instars of dengue vector, Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae). Poster presentation at “Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: From Niche to Nation”; 44th Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Annual Convention, Tagaytay City, Philippines, November 27-30, 2017.
  6. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi(2016) Weeds: Probable mosquito control agents against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti L. Oral Presentation at ‘Trends in Biology Education & Research: Practices & Challenges’, 26th Biennial Conference of the Asian Association for Biology Education, Goa, India, September 20-23, 2016.
  7. Rahul Roy, Gayatri Rai, Aarti Sharma, Arijit Chowdhuri, Charu K Gupta and Sarita Kumar (2016) Synthesis and characterization of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) for water purification. Poster presentation at Second National Symposium on Environment: Greener Future and Awareness, Deshbandhu College, New Delhi, March 19, 2016. (PP 20).
  8. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi (2015) Evaluation of the random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) assay for the detection of DNA damage in Aedes aegypti larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) treated with leaves and stem extracts of Achyranthes aspera L. (Amaranthaceae). Oral Presentation at India International Science Festival, IIT Delhi, India, December 4-8, 2015.
  9. Aarti Sharma, Sarita Kumar and Pushplata Tripathi (2015) Evaluation of the leaves and stems of Achyranthes aspera (Amaranthaceae) as the potential larvicides against an Indian strain of Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae). Poster presentation at National Symposium on Vector Biology and Vector Management, Deshbandhu College, New Delhi, India, February 12, 2015.