Dr. ARCHANA S. RANA # +91-9824409416 ▪ archana.s.rana@gmail.com

Career Objectives

Wish to build a career in an Academic & research relating environment that provides

an opportunity to utilize my skills.

To grow with the growth of organization.

Opportunity for on-going education, growth and development.

A broad exposure to ever evolving in Microbiology.

A work place where individual achievements and performance will be

recognized.

Research Experience

I have Completed Ph.D under the guidance of Dr. N.D.Pandhi, Prof. and Head

of Microbiology Dept., Virani Science College, Yogidham, Rajkot. Title of thesis

is:

“Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Probiotics and

Evaluation of their Therapeutic Aspects.”

M.Sc. Dissertation under the guidance of Prof. S. P. Singh entitled.

“Effect of U.V. Mutagenesis on the extra cellular Alkaline Protease

and Antibiotic Sensitivity among the Haloalkaliphilic bacteria Isolated

from coastal region of Jodiya.”

(Dissertation Submitted to Saurashtra University in Partfulfilment for the

Degree of Master of Science in Microbiology .March, 2005.)

I have worked on the White rot Fungi to study the degradation of Xenobiotic

compound, Bioremediation.

Dissertation Co-Guide of M.Sc. Microbiology Students of Department of

Microbiology, Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Dissertation Guide of B.Sc. Microbiology students of department of

microbiology, Shree M. & N. Virani Science college, Rajkot.

UGC Sponsored Minor Research Project: “Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy

of Normal Flora of GIT of Human and Animal Origin as Potential Probiotics.”

Details Regarding guidance for dissertations to UG/PG (B.Sc./M.Sc.)

Microbiology students

No. Name of the

Students

Level Title University

1 Smruti Mehta,

Meenaxi

Ruhchandani,

Avani Jethva

M.Sc.

2006

Isolation and Characterization

of probiotics bacteria

Mysore

University

2 Rachana Bhatt M.Sc.

2009-2010

Isolation, Identification and

Characterization of probiotics

isolated from human samples

Sardar Patel

University

3 Trupti Nandania M.Sc.

2010-2011

A study on the Antimicrobial

efficacy of selected probiotics

isolated from natural samples

Sardar Patel

University

4 Komal Patel M.Sc.

2010-2011

Study of antimicrobial

activity of some lactic acid

bacteria against selected

pathogens

Sardar Patel

University

5 Mital Vora M.Sc.

2010-2011

A study on the effect of

various factors on the

antimicrobial activity of some

selected lactic acid bacteria

Sardar Patel

University

6 Sejal Kothiya M.Sc.

2010-2011

Analysis of antimicrobial

efficacy of some selected

probiotics and study of effect

of prebiotics

Sardar Patel

University

7 Sweety Nathvani,

Hemali Kachhadia

B.Sc. 2010-

2011

Study of human normal

flora- Our symbionts

Saurashtra

University

8 Patel sneha,

Bhalodi freeny

B.Sc.2010-

2011

Study of opportunistic

Activity of

Normalflora

Saurashtra

University

9 Thumar Radhika

Rampanthi

Jignasha

B.Sc.

2010-2011

Bacteriological Significance

of Mother Milk

Saurashtra

University

10 Sejal K. Khunt,

Prapti P. Rajyaguru,

B.Sc.

2010-2011

Demographic survey of

cancer in Rajkot Cancer

Hospital

Saurashtra

University

11 Sakhiya Hetal

Raiyani Mirali

Makwana Sweta

Sagpariya Pooja

B.Sc.

2011-2012

Study of cell free Extracts of

probiotic Isolates as

Antimicrobial agents

Saurashtra

University

12 Panara Sonal

Godhani Mital

Kasundara Priya

Savsani Shital

B.Sc.

2011-2012

Study of different packed

food for presence of bacteria

Saurashtra

University

13 Vekariya Rita

Ghadiya Ankita

Vekariya Ankita

Vekariya Parul

B.Sc.

2011-2012

Morphological & Biochemical

Characterization of

Probiotics

Saurashtra

University

14 Dudhat malvika

Vaghela Mital

Ramani Rushika

Jariya Ankita

B.Sc.

2011-2012

Demographic survey of

Blood grouping system in

Rajkot

Saurashtra

University

Academic Experience

Working as Assistant Professor, Shree M. & N. Virani Science Collage,

Rajkot-360 005 and Gujarat. (Date of Joining 4th July, 2005)

Participated in Workshop on „Formulation of semester wise syllabus for

Second year B.Sc. Microbiology-2008‟ held on 22-8-2007 at Shree M. & N.

Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Participated in Workshop on „Formulation of Semester wise syllabus for Third

year B.Sc.Microbiology-2009‟ Held on 6-10-2008 at Shree M. & N. Virani

science college, Rajkot.

Orientation Programme: UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme held at

Saurashtra University, Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, and Rajkot

from 15/11/2010 to 12/12/2010.

Visiting Lecturer in Department of Microbiology (M.Sc. Microbiology), Shree

M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot

Visiting Lecturer in Department of Biotechnology (M.Sc. Biotechnology),

Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Visiting Lecturer in Department of Biochemistry (M.Sc. Biochemistry),

Saurashtra University, Rajkot.

Delivered two Microbiology Radio talk At ALL INDIA RADIO.

Delivered Four live lectures of Microbiology at BISAG: SANDHAN:

Gandhinagar.

Expert Lecturer at Workshop: Elementary Biostatistics: Organized by

Microbiology Department: 17th January to 23rd January

Delivered Three experts Lecture at Workshop for exam preparation organized

by GSBTM.

Book Published:

1) Evaluation of therapeutic aspects of Probiotics: LAP LAMBERT Academic

Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-659-17368-4

2) Enzymatic potential of halophiles from little ran of kutch. ISBN: 978-3-659-

38625-1

National level and State Level Workshop/Conference/Seminar/symposium

Attended:

1) UGC Recognized state level seminar on Frontiers and Advancements in

Biological Science in New Millennium, BIOGEN MEET, 2002 jointly organized by

Shree M. & N. Virani Science and Shree Yogiji Maharaj Arts & Commerce College,

Rajkot (Gujarat) And Sarvoday Kelavani Samaj, Rajkot (Gujarat).

2) 15th State level Seminar of Micro Study Circle, 21st Dec, 2003 held at Yogidham

Educational Campus, Rajkot.

3) UGC sponsored one day State level Seminar on “Environmental Problems of

Saurashtra and Kuchchh: Challenges and Solutions” held at Yogidham

Educational Campus, Rajkot on 01-02-2004.

4) UGC sponsored one day National level Seminar on “50 years of DNA Double Helix

Retrospect and Prospects” held at Hemu Ghadhavi Hall Rajkot by Shree M. & N.

Virani Science College and Sarvoday Kelavani Samaj Rajkot on 11th October,

2004.

5) One day National Workshop on “Nanotechnology: Opportunities & Challenges”

jointly organized by Saurashtra University and GUJCOST on 17th October, 2005

held at Saurashtra University, Rajkot.

6) 46th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India “ Micro-

Biotech 2005” during 8th to 10th December, 2005 organized by the Department

of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

7) UGC sponsored one day National level Seminar on “Bioinformatics- Emerging

Trends” held at Hemu Gadhavi Hall, Rajkot on 1st January, 2006.

8) 2nd National level Science Symposium 2006 Organized by Christ College in

association with GUJCOST on 7th January, 2006.

9) UGC-DSA National Conference on “Bioresources: Utilization and Conservation.”

17th- 18th February, 2006.

10) National Symposium on Contemporary Developments in Life Sciences, 4th March,

2006 held at Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan.

11) UGC sponsored one day National level Seminar on “Radiology in Service of

Mankind” organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot on 3rd

December, 2006.

12) One day Workshop on “Formulation of Semester wise syllabus for Second Year

B.Sc. Microbiology-2008” held at Shree M. & N. Virani Science college, Rajkot on

22nd August, 2007.

13) Workshop “T.Y. B.Sc. Microbiology Syllabus Forming” Organized on 6th October

2008 at Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Yogidham, Rajkot.

14) 3rd National Level Science Symposium 2008 Organized by Christ College on 6th

January, 2008.

15) UGC sponsored one day National level Seminar on “Communications in

Biomedical & Agricultural Sciences” on 6th September, 2008 Organized by Shree

M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

16) State Level Seminar on “Current Trends in Environmental Sciences” organized by

Department of Biological and Environmental Science, N. V. Patel College of Pure

and Applied Sciences, V. V. Nagar on 20th September,2008

17) UGC Sponsored National Level Workshop on “Bioinformatics in Genetic

Engineering” Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot held on

16th February, 2009.

18) UGC sponsored one day National level Workshop on “Computer Aided Drug

Designing” organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot held on 17th

February, 2009.

19) National Symposium held at Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,

Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 9th March 2009.

20) Microbial Technology For Sustainable Environment, March 2-3, 2009 Regional

Conference organized by Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology,

University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmadabad.

21) “Biochemistry: A Global Approach from Molecule to Cell” held at Department of

Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 30th January, 2010.

22) “Dynamics of Effective Teaching” National Workshop organized by Atmiya Group

of Institutions on 2nd October, 2010, Saturday.

23) Building Youth Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop jointly organized

by All India Disaster Mitigation Institute, Ahmadabad and Academic Staff College,

Saurashtra University, Rajkot, on November 22-23, 2010.

24) UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme at Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff

College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot from 15-11-2010 to 12-12-2010.

25) Energy Conservation Day-2011 jointly organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science

College, Rajkot and Indian Oil Corporation Limited on 31st January, 2011.

26) “ Recent Advances in Microbial Technology” UGC Sponsored One day National

level seminar held at Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot on 28th

February, 2011

27) UGC sponsored one day National level Seminar on Biochemistry: Recent

Advances in Molecular Research organized by Department of Biochemistry,

Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 20th February, 2011.

28) GSBTM Sponsored National Level Seminar on “Functional Food: A New Concept

for Sustainable Livelihood.” Organized by Department of Biotechnology,

Junagardh Agriculture University, Junagardh, 10th March, 2011.

29) One day Seminar on Patenting organized by Biotechnology Department at

Atmiya Institute on 19th January, 2012.

30) Participated in workshop Elementary Biostatistics organized by Microbiology

department at Shree M. and N. Virani Science college, Rajkot on 17th January to

23rd January, 2012.

31) Attended National level Workshop “Recent advances in Biological Sciences”

organized by Department of Biotechnology, Shree M. & N. Virani Science college,

Rajkot: 5th and 6th March 2012.

32) Participated in 5th National level Science Symposium, 2012 on recent trends in

Science and Technology organized by Christ College, Rajkot : 18th March 2012.

33) One day DBT Sponsored state level Entrepreneurship Orientation Program

organized by Department of Biotechnology, Shree M. & N. Virani Science college,

Rajkot: 28th August, 2012.

34) UGC sponsored National level conference on “Bioscientific Technologies- An

Elixir for Research in 21st Century”, Shree M. & N. Virani Science college, Rajkot:

2nd February, 2013.

35) One day workshop on “Analysis of milk and Milk products at Home”, Organized

by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot: 13th April, 2013.

36) National Seminar on “Communication Skills-A key to corporate Success”

Organized by Department of Management, Atmiya, Institute of Technology &

Science, Rajkot: 20th November, 2013.

Research Publication:

Antimicrobial activity of probiotics from mother milk, curd and yoghurt

samples. International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research.

3(1): 188-192. Archana Rana, Neepa Pandhi, Trupti Nandania, and Mrugesh

Khunt (2012). (ICV- 4.17, IF- 0.92).

Comparative study of antimicrobial activity of normal flora of human & animal

GIT with commercial probiotics. International Journal of Universal Pharma &

Life sciences. 2 (1): 8-16. Archana Rana, Neepa Pandhi and Mrugesh Khunt

(2012).

Comparative study of effect of various parameters affecting growth and

physiology of normal flora of human & animal GIT with commercial probiotics

International Journal of Pharma and Biosciences. 3 (2): B230-240. Archana

Rana, Neepa Pandhi and Mrugesh Khunt (2012). (ICV- 4.63, IF-0.57).

Amylase from moderate halophiles isolated from wild ass excreta.

International Journal of Pharma &Biological sciences. 1 (4): 586-592.Mrugesh

Khunt, Neepa Pandhi and Archana Rana (2011).

Media optimization for lipase from Halomonas salina ku-19, an extreme

halophiles isolated from little rann of kutch. International Journal of Biological

and Pharmaceutical Research. 3 (2): 218-222. Mrugesh Khunt, Neepa Pandhi

and Archana Rana (2012). (ICV- 4.17, IF- 0.92).

Media optimization for lipase from Halomonas salina Mk-23, moderate

halophiles isolated from wild ass excreta. Journal of pure and Applied

Microbiology. Mrugesh Khunt, Neepa Pandhi and Archana Rana (2012).

(Accepted). (ICV- 9.00, NAAS- 4.0).

Effect of medium and environmental parameters on lipase production from

Halomonas salina Ku-10. Journal of pharmacy research. (In Communication).

Mrugesh Khunt, Neepa Pandhi and Archana Rana (2012). (IF-2.36)

Media optimization for lipase from Halomonas salina ku-20, an extreme

halophiles isolated from little rann of kutch. Indian Journal of Biochem and

Biophysics. Mrugesh Khunt, Neepa Pandhi and Archana Rana (2012). (In

Communication). (IF-0.824, NAAS-7.2)

Achievements:

Received University merit scholarship throughout M.Sc.

College Second in Bachelor of Science (Microbiology).

I secured second rank with distinction in Master of Science (Microbiology).

I secured First prize: YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD of for poster/paper

presentation in National Conference of “Bioresources: Utilization and

Conservation”.

I secured second prize at Ahmadabad- Gujarat University for the regional

conference- Oral Presentation of Probiotics. March, 2009

I secured First Prize in Oral Presentation National Conference of GSBTM

Sponsored National Level Seminar on “Functional Food: A New Concept for

Sustainable Livelihood.” Organized by Department of Biotechnology,

Junagardh Agriculture University, Junagardh, 10th March, 2011.

Certificate of Achievement on Centenary International Women‟s day

celebration: 2011, organized by AWAKE on 12th March 2011.

Certificate of Appreciation acknowledging the Research Output by Library

and Learning Centre, Shree M. & N. Virani Science College on 15th February

2013.

Paper (Poster) presentation:

During B.Sc., Poster was presented in Biogen meet-2002 named

“Bioterrorism”.

During M.Sc. Microbiology (Semester-2), topic name “Radiation and

Oncology”.

“Biochemical properties of haloalkaliphilic bacteria isolated from the

coastal region of Gujarat: A biodiversity prospective” in an International

Conference on Microbial diversity-2005 Delhi April 16-18. pp-114

“Comparative Analysis of Extracellular Alkaline Proteases Production

by Wild type and U.V. Irradiated Haloalkaliphilic Bacteria Isolated

from Coastal Region of Gujarat.” In an 46th Annual Conference of

Association of Microbiologists of India, Micro-Biotech 2005,December 8-10,

2005.pp-108

“Antibiotics Sensitivity and Resistance among the Haloalkaliphilic

Bacteria Isolated from Different Saline Habitats.” In an 46th Annual

Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India, Micro-Biotech 2005,

December 8-10, 2005.pp-108.

“Antimicrobial Potential of Salt Tolerant Alkaliphilic Actinomycetes.”

In UGC-DSA National Conference on Utilization and Conservation, 17-18

Feb.2006, pp-33.

“Changes in the Properties and Alkaline Proteases After U.V. Based

Mutations in Haloalkaliphilic Bacteria Isolated From Coastal Region of

Jodiya-Gujarat.” In UGC-DSA National Conference on Utilization and

Conservation, 17-18 Feb.2006, pp-33.

Paper (Oral) presentation:

“Mutagenic agent” in semester-1 of M.Sc.

“UV mutants of Haloalkaliphilic bacteria and their characterization

with respect to the alkaline proteases, pigmentation and antibiotics

resistance.” Presented at the National level symposium on contemporary

developments in life sciences. March-4, 2006.

“Comparative study of antimicrobial activity & effect of various

parameters affecting growth and physiology of normal flora of human

& animal GIT with commercial probiotics” Presented at Regional

Conference held in Gujarat University, March- 3, 2009.

Oral Presentation National Conference of GSBTM Sponsored National Level

Seminar on “Functional Food: A New Concept for Sustainable

Livelihood.” Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Junagardh

Agriculture University, Junagardh, 10th March, 2011.

Subject studied:

Cell Biology

Molecular Genetics & Evolution

Biochemistry

Biotechnology -1

Environmental Sciences & Analytical Techniques

Biostatistics & Computer Sciences

Molecular Microbiology & Genetics

Molecular Cytology & Taxonomy of Microorganisms

Microbial Physiology & Metabolism

Microbial Ecology & Biotechnology of Waste Treatment

Biotechnology – 2

Microbial Fermentation Products & Applications

Practical Skills:

Along with the routine microbiological laboratory practical like isolation techniques,

and biochemical techniques following are some molecular biology techniques with

which I am acquainted during my dissertation as well as practical.

Isolation and Estimation of Genomic DNA as well as Total RNA.

Conjugation between Hfr and F- strains of E.coli.

Isolation of Plasmid DNA using Mini preparation method.

Screening of Plasmid DNA by Agarose Gel Electrophoresis.

Preparation of competent cells using CaCl2 treatment.

Transformation of E.coli with high molecular weight plasmid isolated from

Haloalkaliphilic bacteria using antibiotic resistance as marker.

Native and SDS-PAGE for the isolation of proteins.

Academic Chronicle

Completed Short term Course study in Sustainable Development;

conducted by Rio+20 India Certification Program in April 2013 with A

Grade.

Ph.D: Under the guidance of Dr. N.D.Pandhi Head, Dept.Of Microbiology, Virani

Sci. College., Rajkot. 13th April-2012.

CES: Certificate course of environmental sciences with IGNOU, 74% in

December, 2011.

CCC: from Baba sahib Ambedkar University with 78% (With Dist.) in April, 2008.

Masters of Science (M.Sc.) from Saurashtra University with 70.56 % (With

Dist.) in Microbiology Subjects in May-2005.

Bachelor in Science (B.Sc.) from Saurashtra University with 67.42 % in

Microbiology Subjects in May-2003.

Extra- Curricular Activity:

Participated in Aerobics Demonstration held at Shree Vallabhbhai Arogya

Bhavan, Kalawad Road, Rajkot., 22nd – 23rd March, 2008.

Personal Details

Name : Dr. Archana S. Rana

Father‟s Name : Sudhirkumar L. Rana

Gender : Female

Marital Status : Married

Husband‟s Name : Jiten P. Dave

Current Address : “Prashant”, Bhidbhanjan Society

Nilkanth nagar main Road, University Road, Rajkot- 360006

GUJARAT - INDIA.

Residence # No : +91-281-2561921- 2570906.

Mobile number : +91-98244 09416

Email: : archana.s.rana@gmail.com

Date of Birth : 5st July – 1983.

Languages Known : Gujarati, Hindi and English

Nationality : Indian

Rana Archana