Dr. Priyanka is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, India. She holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology with a focus on Environmental Microbiology from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D), where her research explored the synergistic effects of bacterial consortia on enhancing the growth and yield of the crop Cajanus cajan. Her research interests span various fields including metabolomics, microbe-microbe interactions, plant- microbiome interactions, bioformulations, and bioinformatics. She has extensive teaching experience, having served as a Guest Lecturer at Delhi Technological University and a Teaching Assistant at IIT Delhi, alongside her current academic role. She has also contributed to teaching as a Teaching Associate at DCRUST, Haryana, India. Her research experience includes notable work at Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, where she developed diagnostic tools for tuberculosis, and CloneGen Biotechnology, where she explored oil-degrading genes in Pseudomonas species.

She has a strong background in molecular biology, biochemical analysis, bioanalytical techniques, and microbiology. She has published several articles in high-impact journals such as Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering and Frontiers in Microbiology. Additionally, her research has been presented at international conferences in Prague, Vienna, and Varanasi. She is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the CSIR NET (AIR 49) and MHRD fellowships, along with travel grants for international conferences. She is also a certified professional in Bioinformatics and actively engages in extracurricular activities, with a passion for yoga, spirituality, and community involvement. Her academic

journey, research expertise, and leadership in the field of biotechnology make her a valued academic and

researcher in her field.

Work Experience:

• Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Guest lecturer at Delhi Technological University, India
• Teaching assistantship at IIT DELHI for General Microbiology course
• Teaching Associate at DCRUST, India

Academic Qualification:

• Ph.D Biotechnology/ Environmental Microbiology (2023): Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) Hauz Khas, New Delhi, India.
• M.Tech Biotechnology (2014):Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Haryana, India.
• B.Tech Biotechnology (2012):Kurukshetra University, Haryana, India.

Research Interest:

• Metabolomics
• Microbe-Microbe Interactions
• Plant-microbiome Interactions
• Bioformulations
• Bioinformatics

Research Experience:

Indian Institute of Technology, India-PhD

July 2016-December 2023

Enhancement of growth attributes of Cajanus cajan bythe synergistic action of bioinoculants

The study established a triple-membered bacterial consortium for enhancing growth and yield attributes of an economically important crop, C. cajan. It reflected upon the plausible mechanism of synergism between bioinoculant strains used as a consortium. Further, to take the consortium into the application, stable bioformulations were developed. Finally, the positive impact of the application of the bioformulation was assessed in a holistic manner on plant and soil health.

Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research (DU), India- Dissertation

January 2014- May 2014

Evaluation of in-house developed PCR & LAMP assay for the diagnosis of extra-pulmonarytuberculosis 

A novel molecular amplification method termed, Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay that amplifies DNA with high specificity, sensitivity, simplicity, and rapidity was developed. This assay provides a potential for clinical diagnosis and therapy of tuberculosis in the developing countries and the resource-limited areas:

CloneGen Biotechnology, India- Summer Intern

July 2011- September 2011

Identification & Characterization of oildegrading genes of Pseudomonas species and its cloningin E.coli

Oildegrading genes were identified in pseudomonas sp. and theywere cloned in competent cell

E.coli.

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, India- Summer intern

July 2010-August 2010

Seed Transmission and detection of Bean common mosaic virus in French Bean 

Different methods were used for virus detection like infectivity test, electron microscopy, ELISA, DIBA and RT-PCR

Technical Experience:

• Molecular Biology: Total nucleic acid extraction (microorganisms, soil), Plasmid isolation, PCR, qPCR, cloning, DGGE, Agarose gel electrophoresis, LAMP, Mutant generation, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, RNA isolation
• Biochemical Analysis: Biochemical estimation of RNA and DNA, Protein estimation assays, Enzyme assays
• Bioanalytical techniques: UV-visible spectroscopy, HRLCMS
• Microbiology: Microbial growth kinetics, Bioformulation, Antibiotic susceptibility test
• Software Skills: IBM SPSS, Design expert, Origin Pro
• Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint

Publications and Conferences

• Priyanka, Srivastava, S., & Sharma, S. (2022). Metabolomic insight into the synergistic mechanism of action of a bacterial consortium in plant growth promotion. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 134(5), 399-406.

• Priyanka, Bhattacharjee, A., Srivastava, P., & Sharma, S. (2022). Employing mutants to study the role of a three-membered bacterial consortium in growth promotion of Cajanus cajan. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 202, 106589.
• Mishra, S.*, Priyanka*, & Sharma, S. (2022). Metabolomic insights into endophyte-derived bioactive compounds. Frontiers in Microbiology, 416.

• Priyanka, Bhattacharjee, A., Shivay, YS & Sharma, S. (2023). Tracking a three-membered consortium in Cajanus cajan’s rhizosphere and its impact in enhancing plant and soil health. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.
• Priyanka, Kumar, S., & Sharma, S. (2023). Development of bacterial bio-formulations using response surface methodology. Journal of Applied Microbiology.
• Priyanka, Srivastava S., Sharma S. Deciphering the mechanism of synergism between plant growth promoting bacterial strains through metabolic profiling, 4th Ecology of Soil Microorganisms, Prague, Czech Republic (19-23 June 2022).

• Srivastava S., Priyanka, Sharma S. Exploring the interaction mechanism in the microbial consortium: a holistic approach towards sustainable agriculture. miCROPe-2022, Vienna, Austria (11-14 July 2022).
• Priyanka, Sharma S. Unravelling the metabolome for deciphering the mechanism of synergism between plant growth promoting bacteria in a consortium. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (23-25 February 2022).
• Priyanka, Kumar S, Sharma S. Statistical Optimization of additives for the development of bioformulation. International Symposium on Microbiomes for Climate Resilient Agriculture. IIT Delhi (4 October 2024).
• Priyanka, Celia chalam. Seed Transmission of bean common mosaic virus in French bean. National Conference on Future Technologies in Science and Engineering, PDM Group of Institutions, Haryana (17-18 November 2011)

Professional Development and Training

• Professional Diploma in Bioinformatics (IGMPI).
• Orientation Program on data analysis using Excel, SPSS, R, and Python.

Extracurricular Activities and Interests

• Student organizer at the symposium at DCRUST, Haryana, India

• Volunteered in TEQIP workshop

• Won second prize in group mime

• Selected in Auroville Youth Camp-2024 by Ministry of Culture

• Avid yoga practitioner

• Book reading

• Spirituality

Awards and Honours

• CSIR NET exam December 2014 – AIR - 49
• MHRD post-graduate fellowship
• CSIR Ph.D. fellowship
• MHRD International Travel Grant (2022)
• AMI National Travel Grant (2022)