Faculty Profile
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Dr. (Mrs.) Latika Sharan
Associate Professor, Botany
Full Name
Dr. (Mrs.) Latika Sharan
sharanlatikaru@gmail.com
Designation
Associate Professor
Career Profile
| Teaching Experience in Years | Area of Specialisation (Algology/ Algal Biotechnology) | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Y 05 M | Teaching: | Research: Algology, Ecology, Biofertilizer,Ethnopharmacology. |
| 26 Y 05 M | After Substantive Appointment on 19.11.1996 | |
| 26 Y 05 M | Ranchi Women’s College, Ranchi-21Y 02 M | |
| 26 Y 05 M | University Deptt. of Bot., RU, 05 Y 03 M | |
Research Guidance : M.Phil./Ph.D. /D.Sc. /D. Litt
| Name of Research Scholor | Registration No. & Date | Topic of Research Work | Present Status(No. of Ph.D. awarded / ongoing) |
| Anita Tudu | 1141311 26.11.2020 | In-Vitro Studies on the Nitrogen fixing bacteria as biofertilizer isolated from certain ethnomedicinal plants of ranchi. | Ongoing |
| Pinaki Dey | 145985/19 27.11.2019 | Studies on morphotaxonomy of green algal flora of ajodhya hills and forest area of baghmundi of purulia district (west bengal) | Ongoing |
| Supriya Kumari | 1572736 16.12.2020 | Studies on phytochemicals of the ethnomedicinal plant bombax ceiba l. And its efficacy against microbes. | Ongoing |
| Swati Suman | 145985/19 27.11.2019 | Studies on characterization of bradyrhizobium species by employing biochemical and phenotypical tools from certain crops of ranchi. | Ongoing |
| Ghazala Shaheen | 14BSBN069 26.11.2020 | Studies on the isolation and identification of rhizobia from root nodules and rhizosphere of certain economically important plants of ranchi. | Ongoing |
| Surabhi Ambastha | 1572722 21.12.2020 | STUDIES ON ANTI-OXIDANT AND ANTI-MICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF TWO ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANTS OF FAMILY fabaceae | Ongoing |
| Amulya Kumari | 1572733 6.11.2020 | Studies on antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of some medicinal plants of ranchi | Ongoing |
| Zeba Perween | 12BSBN026 5.11.2020 | Metabolomics studies on certain ethno medicinal plants of ranchi, jharkhand | Ongoing |
Books authored/Edited/Co-Author Chapter in Book
| Name of Books | Subject | Sole or Co-Author | ISBN | Date of Publication | Name of Publishers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science and Ethics: An insight into Jharkhand Editor: Prof. Manju Sinha Principal Ranchi Women’s College, Ranchi | Environmental Science and Ethics | Complete Compilati on | 978-93- 84782-38-2 | 2017 | Disha International Publishing House, Delhi |
| Ethnobotany, cultivation, and utilization of plants (One chapter in book) Edited by Jyoti Kumar Prasanjit Mukherjee | Potentials and applications of fresh water algae | Co-author | 978-93- 83583-44-7 | 2020 | Srijan Samiti Publication Kakarmatta (South), Varanasi |
Number of Research Papers published in
Journals/Periodical
| Sr. No. | Title with page number | ISSN | Name of Journal | Date of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annona reticulata L. Phytoconstituents and Pharmacology: A Review 3(3): 159-165 2021 Amulya Kumari, Amit Patnaik, Latika Sharan | 2664-7133 | International Journal of Ecology And Environmental Sciences IF 5.28 Volume 03 | Aug 2021 |
| 2 | Relationship between Legume- Rhizobia and Rhizosphere from Special Reference to Vicia faba and Glycine max- A Review 10(1): 671-676 2022 Ghazala Shaheen, Vinay Oraon, Latika Sharan | 2455-6211 | International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods (IJARESM) IF 7.429 Volume 10 | Jan 2022 |
| 3 | GC-MS Analysis Of BioActive Compounds In Methanolic Extract Of Ficus geniculata Kurz 10(1): 1345-1349 2022 Zeba Perween, Amulya Kumari, Surabhi Ambastha, Dr. Amit Patnaik, Dr. Latika Sharan | 2455-6211 | International Journal Of All Research Education And Scientific Methods (IJARESM) IF 7.429 Volume 10 | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | Physicochemical Properties of Different Water Bodies of Ajodhyay hills and Forest area, Baghmundi Block, Purulia, West Bengal, India 11(1): 36-38 2022 Pinaki Dey, Latika Sharan | 2250-1991 I | Indian Journal of Research IF 6.941 Volume 11 | Jan 2022 |
| 5 | Pharmacological review on Sesbania grandiflora (Linn) 7(2): 259-268 2022 Surabhi Ambastha, Amulya Kumari, Vinay Oraon, Amit Patnaik, Latika Sharan | 2455-541X | International Journal of Botany Studies IF 6.941 Volume 07 | 8 Feb 2022 |
| 6 | Pharmacological attributes of Bombax ceiba L. 11(2): 69-71 2022 Supriya kumari, Amulya Kumari, Surabhi Ambastha, Zeba Perween, Amit Patnaik, Latika Sharan | 2250-1991 | Indian Journal of Research IF 6.941 Volume 11 | March 2022 |
| 7 | Profiling of phytochemicals in Annona reticulata L. leaf using GC-MS Analysis 13(3): 198-205 2022 Amulya Kumari, Amit Patnaik, Vinay Oraon, Latika Sharan | 0976-9595 | Journal Of Advanced Scientific Research IF 7.745 Volume 13 | April 2022 |
| 8 | GC-MS Analysis Of Bioactive Compounds In Methanolic Extract Of Leaves Of Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. 9(7): 115-117 2022 Zeba Perween, Amit Patnaik, Vinay Oraon, Latika Sharan | 2349-6002 | International Journal Of Innovative Research In Technology IF 7.376 Volume 09 | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Review on Medicinal Importance of Butea monosperma Lam. (Taub.) 8(1): 83-92 2023 Surabhi Ambastha and Latika Sharan | 2456-379X (online) 2456-0537 (Print) | Defence Life Science Journal Indexed in Scopus, UGC-CARE List IF 0.34 Volume 08 | April 2023 |
| 10 | Antimicrobial activity and GCMS analysis of leaves extracts of Butea monosperma Surabhi Ambastha, Vinay Oraon, Amit Patnaik, and Latika Sharan | 2456-379X (online) 2456-0537 (Print) | Defence Life Science Journal Indexed in Scopus, UGC-CARE List IF 0.34 | Accepted for publication |
No. of seminars/conferences/workshop attended/organised
| Sr.No. | Seminar / Conference | Date of Participation | National / International |
| 1 | State Level Seminar Cum Discussion on Water Resources: Issues, Challenges and Sustainability Organised by: Department of Geography in collaboration with Green Audit Team Ranchi Women’s College, Ranchi. Title of Paper Presented: Fresh Water Habitat Loss: A threat to green algae and environment. | 29 June,2017 | State Level |
| 2 | National Seminar on Environmental and Biotechnological Prospects and Issues in India Attended Organised by: Inter Disciplinary Fourm, Ranchi Women’s College, Ranchi. | 23-24 June,2017 | National |
| 3 | OPENCON 2017 Ranchi Attended Organised by : St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi. | 26th August, 2017 | National |
| 4 | National Symposium on Advances in Biology of Algae and Cyanobacteria (ABAC) 2018 Participated Organised by : Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | 8th & 9th February, 2018 | National |
| 5 | Workshop on “Nuclear Characteristics of Green Algae" | 10.03.2018 | |
| 6 | One day Webinar on COVID-19 and other Infectious Viruses: Molecular Characterization and Containment through Medicinal Plants and Ayurvedic Remedies. | 11 May, 2020 | National |
| 7 | Workshop on “How to Write a Research Paper” | 15.06.2022 |
No. of FIP/refresher courses/summer trainings attended/organised
| Date | Period | Venue |
| Course started on 8th June,2018 Course Coordinator, HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi Refresher course on Environmental Science and Disaster Management1 | 08-28 June, 2018 | Human Resource Development Centre, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Resource Person Topic: Glimpses of fascinating world of algae and their role in sustainable development | 28.06.2018 | Human Resource Development Centre, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
Any other academic, administrative and socially relevant contributions/consultancy and
awards
• Paper Presented by Research Scholars
• Paper Presented by Research Scholars
| Sr.No. | Name of Research Scholar | Theme of Seminar | Topic | Date |
| 1 | Amulya Kumari | International Conference on Biodiversity : Exploration, Exploitation and Conservation for Sustainable Development (ICB-01) Assam | Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of Annona reticulata L. and Bauhinia variegata L | 5 th January, 2022 |
| 2 | Zeba Perween | International Conference on Biodiversity: Exploration, Exploitation and Conservation for Sustainable Development (ICB-01) Assam | NGC-MS analysis of bioactive compounds in methanolic extract of leaves of Spondias pinnata L. | 5th January, 2022 |
| 3 | Pinaki Dey | International Multidisciplinary Webinar on “Climate Change Impact on Agriculture, Environment and Sustainable Development Kolkata, West Bengal | Evaluation of Trophic Status of Freshwater Ecosystem of Baghmundi (Purulia District, West Bengal) based on Physicochemical Analysis of Water and Green Algal Flora | 11,12,13February, 2022 |
| 4 | Zeba Perween | International Multidisciplinary Webinar on “Climate Change Impact on Agriculture, Environment and Sustainable Development Kolkata, West Bengal | Potential of an Ethnomedicinal Tree Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. in Agroforestry for Sustenance of Rural Population of Jharkhand. | 11,12,13 February,2022 |
| 5 | Amulya Kumari | International Multidisciplinary Webinar on “Climate Change Impact on Agriculture, Environment and Sustainable Development Kolkata, West Bengal | Preference in Plantation of Multipurpose Ethnomedicinal Trees in Agroforestry for Sustainability in Jharkhand | 11,12,13February, 2022 |
| 6 | Amulya Kumari | Biological Innovations & Computational Exploration For Pandemic Challenges (BICPAC’22) | GC-MS Profiling of Phytochemicals Present in Ethanolic Extract of Bauhinia variegata L. Leaves | 24.02.2022 |
| 7 | Supriya Kumari | Biological Innovations & Computational Exploration For Pandemic Challenges (BICPAC’22) | GC-MS Analysis of Ethanolic Extract of Bombax ceiba L. Leaves | 24.02.2022 |
| 8 | Surabhi Ambastha | Biological Innovations & Computational Exploration For Pandemic Challenges (BICPAC’22) | Antimicrobial Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Sesbania grandiflora (Linn.) | 24.02.2022 |
| 9 | Supriya Kumari | Recent Innovations in Biological Research | Phytochemical Screening of Aqueous Extract of Flowers and Leaves of Bombax ceiba L. | 18.03.2022 |
| 10 | Pinaki Day | International Webinar on “Ways to Save Planet Earth” | Morphotaxonomic Enumeration of Some Algal Taxa Used As Bioindicator From Murguma Reservoir, Purulia District, West Bengal | 23.04.2022 |
| 11 | Amulya Kumari | Post COVID-19 Complications – A Biotechnological Approach (PCBA’22) | Antibiogram Activity of Leaf Extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. | 07.09.2022 |
| 12 | Ghazala Shaheen (Secured Third Position) | Post COVID-19 Complications – A Biotechnological Approach (PCBA’22)Post COVID-19 Complications – A Biotechnological Approach (PCBA’22) | Isolation, Biochemical Characterization and Identification of Root Nodule Bacteria Isolated from Vicia faba L. | 08.09.2022 |
| 13 | Amulya Kumari | Environment, Forestry and Sustainable Agriculture | In Vitro Antidiabetic Effects and Antioxidant Potential of Annona reticulata L. leaves | 15.11.2022 |
| 14 | Surabhi Ambastha | Environment, Forestry and Sustainable Agriculture | Antimicrobial activity of Methanolic extracts of Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. | 15.11.2022 |
| 15 | Supriya Kumari | Environment, Forestry and Sustainable Agriculture | Morphological Studies and Phytochemical Screening of Bombax ceiba L. | 15.11.2022 |
| 15 | Supriya Kumari | Environment, Forestry and Sustainable Agriculture | Morphological Studies and Phytochemical Screening of Bombax ceiba L. | 15.11.2022 |
| 16 | Zeba Perween | Environment, Forestry and Sustainable Agriculture | GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Methanolic Extract of Leaves of Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. | 15.11.2022 |
| 17 | Ghazala Shaheen | Environment, Forestry and Sustainable Agriculture | Morphological and Biochemical Characterization of Bacteria Obtained from Rhizosphere of Vicia faba L. | 15.11.2022 |
Participation of Research Scholar in Poster Competition Organised by University Department of
Botany, Ranchi University on 20.04.2022
| Sr.No. | Name of Presenter | Title of Poster Presented |
| 1 | Surabhi Ambastha (Secured Second Position) | Anti-microbial Activity of Ethanolic Extracts of Flowers of Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. |
| 2 | Amulya Kumari | Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Annona reticulata L. and Bauhinia variegata L. |
| 3 | Ghazala Shaheen | Isolation, Biochemical Characterization and Identification of Root Nodule Bacteria Isolated from Vicia faba |
| 4 | Zeba Perween | GC-MS Analysis of Methanolic Extract of Ficus geniculata Kurz. |
Life Member of Academic Bodies
| • Indian Science Congress Association. |
| • The Indian Botanical Society. |
| • The Academy of Plant Sciences. |
| • National Environmentalists Association. |
| • Phycological Society of India. |
| • Nature Environment and Pollution Technology. |
| • Columban Journal of Life Sciences. |
Others
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1.Research Scholars awarded for paper presentation in National/International Conference. • Biological Innovations & Computational Exploration for Pandemic Challenges (BICPAC’22) Sponsored by DBT & CSIR. • 03 (Surabhi Ambastha,Supriya Kumari, Amulya Kumari) |
| 2.Time table in-charge. |
| 3.Member of Central Instrumentation Laboratory Committee . |
| 4. Ph.D. Coursework in-charge. |
| 5. DRC Member. |
| 6. Radio Khanchi Lecture- topic Ulotrichales. |
| 7.Member of Post Graduate Research Council, Faculty of Science, Ranchi University, Ranchi Since 2014. |
| 8. Nominated University Representative of St. Xavier’s College, Simdega since 30.09.2019 and St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi since 02.08.2021. |
| 9. Nominated Senate Member since 22.06.2020- Nominated by the Hon’ble Governor-cum-Chancellor of Universities of the state of Jharkhand (RU-45/2001(Pt-III)/1085/GS). |
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10. Fellowships-
(i) Fellow of Indian Botanical Society (F.B.S) since 14.10.2000. (ii) Fellow of the National Environmentalists Association, India (F.N.E.A) since 28.01.2008. |
| 11. Admitted associate of Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology, Chennai; since 28.05.2013. |
| 12. Vice President of National Environmentalists Association, Ranchi (Registered Society Act 21/1860). |
| 13. Managing Editor of The Bioscan- An International Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences (ISSN 0973- 7049). |
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