Amisha Kushwaha Ph.D.

Visiting researcher

IIT (BHU) Varanasi

Varanasi, India

My PhD is in Nano Science. Experience in Lateral flow assay detection kit, electrochemical and Colorimeric Nano-biosensor.

My organisation

IIT (BHU) Varanasi

IIT (BHU) Varanasi

University

Varanasi, India

At IIT (BHU) Varanasi, we are an esteemed institution dedicated to advancing education and research in science and technology. With a rich heritage and a commitment to excellence, we foster an innovative environment where students and faculty collaborate on cutting-edge projects. Our strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and practical applications equips our graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in diverse industries. Together, we embrace the challenges of the future while upholding the values of integrity and leadership.
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About me

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Visiting Researcher: School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT BHU Varanasi. (August 2024 onwards)

Research Associate, Biotechnology: Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre. (Jan 2023- Aug 2023)

Apprentice, Biotechnology: Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre. (Nov 2022- Jan 2023)

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. Nano Sciences (05/2022), Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

M.Phil. Nano Sciences (75%) (07/2016), Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

B.Sc./ M.Sc. Biotechnology (74%) (2005-2010), V.B.S. Purvanchal University & H.N.B.

Garhwal University, India

Projects during Education:

Visiting Researcher: “Design and Validation of Field Deployable Miniaturized Nano biosensing

System for Detection of the Parasitic Liver Fluke Fasciola gigantica” (ICMR)

RA Project: Title “ Mutation Profiling of Hemoglobinopathies in Gujarat” (DST)

Ph.D. Project: Title “Advanced Nanostructures for Sensing Applications of

Neurotransmitters/Inhibitor”

M.Phil. Project: Title “Synthesis of MgO Nanoparticles and Interaction with Fatty Acids”

M.Sc. Project: Title “Identification and characterization of the oil-degrading gene in pseudomonas

& wild type micro-organism; Cloning of Oil degrading gene into E.Coli”

AWARDS AND HONORS:

• Common Eligibility Test (CET) Ph.D. (2012) Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad

• University Grant Commission (UGC) of India fellowship for MPhil/Ph.D. scholar (2014)

• CSIR NET Life Sciences JRF fellowship (2019)

• CSIR NET life Sciences SRF fellowship (2022)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

• 3D Printing, Microfluidic system, and electrode fabrication

• Molecular Biology techniques, Lateral flow detection, and Polymerase Chain reaction (PCR).

• Electrochemical, Fluorescence, and Colorimetric Biosensors.

• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Optimization, Doping, Capping, and Stabilization.

• Antibacterial and Antifungal effect of nanoparticles.

• Isolation and Purification of DNA, RNA, protein and gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE analysis

• Handling of Albino mice for hypersensitive test and identification of Immune system organs.

• Gene cloning, transformation, and transfection, using genomic and plasmid DNA in E. coli. bacteria

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