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Dr. Charmy Kothari, Ph.D.
Personal profile
Name : Kothari Charmy R.
Birth date : April 12, 1975
Marital Status : Married
Designation : Selection grade Assistant Professor & Head
Phone : +91 281 2561673
Mobile : +91 009428035583
Email : [email protected],
Education
• Ph.D. (Microbiology), Saurashtra University, Rajkot, INDIA (2002) : 2006
• M.Sc. (Microbiology), Saurashtra University, Rajkot, INDIA (1998) : 64 %
• B.Sc. (Microbiology), Saurashtra University, Rajkot, INDIA (1996) : 56%
• C.E.S. (Environmental science), IGNOU, New Delhi, INDIA (2004) : 65 %
• C.D.M (Disaster Management), IGNOU, New Delhi, INDIA (2004) : 65 %
Present Employment
Designation Senior Assistant Professor & Head
Organization Department of Biotechnology, Christ College
Niketan, P.B. No.05, , Rajkot
Date of Joining June 10, 2002
Employment History
Position Organization/Institution Tenure Duration
Selection Grade Assistant
Professor & Head( Full time-
Permanent)
Christ College, Saurashtra
University, Rajkot
2013- till
date 3 year
Senior Assistant Professor &
Head (Full time - permanent)
Christ College, Saurashtra
University, Rajkot
2006 –
2013till
date
7 year
Assistant Professor
(Full time - permanent)
Christ College, Saurashtra
University, Rajkot
June, 2003-
2006 3 years
Lecturer (Ad-
hoc)
Christ College, Saurashtra
University, Rajkot
June 2002 -
March
2003
1 years
Teaching Experience :(Years)
UG : 15 yrs.
PG : 06 yrs.
Teaching Specialization
• Microbial Biodegradation and Biodeterioration
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Molecular Biology
• Fermentation Technology
• Plant Tissue culture
Research Profile
Doctoral research
• Research topic : Microbial Degradation of Organopollutants
• Name of Supervisor: Dr. BRM Vyas
• Institute: Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat
Areas of specialization: Bioremediation
Current area of current research: Bioremediation and Probiotics
Research project
Sr.
No. Title of the Project
Funding
Agency
Amt.
Sanctioned
(Rs.)
Status
Biochemical and molecular
1 characterization of
Lactobacilli with synbergistic
symbiotic properties
UGC, Govt. of
India
15,45,000/- Ongoing
2
Production, Purification and
Characterization of Thermo
Stable /Thermo Tolerant
Extracellular Phytase from
Bacterial Isolates
As PI
University
Grant
Commission
(UGC)
Govt. of India
Rs. 1,20, 000/- Completed
3
E-Content Development on
Analytical Biochemistry &
Separation Techniques
As PI
NMEICT-
MHRD,
Govt. of India
Rs. 700,000/- Completed
Research Guidance- Ph.D.
Sr. No. Number Enrolled Thesis Submitted Degree
awarded
1 5 - -
Research Publications
Paper published
1. K. Kunadia, N. M. Nathani, V. Kothari, R. J. Kotadia, C. R. Kothari, A. Joshi, J. K.
Rank, P. R. Faldu, M. C. Shekar, M. J. Viroja, P. A. Patel, D. Jadeja, B. Reddy, R. Pal Singh, P. G. Koringa, C. G. Joshi, R. K. Kothari: Draft Genome Sequence of
Commercial Textile Dye-Decolorizing and Degrading Bacillus subtilis Strain C3 Isolated in India. 2016 Volume 4 Issue 2 e00104-16 Genome Announcements. (ASM)
ISSN: 2169-8287 Impact Factor – Under Computation
2. H. D. Bhimani1, D. V. Bhensdadia1 , C. M. Rawal , V. V. Kothari , R. K. Kothari , C.
R. Kothari and G. C. Bhimani, (2014), Influence of some chemical parameters on
decolorization of textile dyes by bacterial strains isolated from waste water treatment plant, v0l8 (11)1213-1220, 12 March, 2014
3. Joshi A.Y., Kothari V. V., Kothari C. R., Bhimani H. D., and Kothari R. K.(2014), Optimization of Parameters for Decolorization of a Textile Azo Dye Remazol Black B
(RBB) by a Newly Isolated bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis BYJ1, Vol 8(47)38373849, 19 Nov., 2014
4. Ambalam P, Pithva S, Kothari C, Kothari R, Parmar N, Nathani N, Koringa PG, Joshi CG, Dave J M,. Vyas B. R. M (2014). Insight into the draft genome sequence of human
isolate Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr 231 a bacterium with probiotic potential Genome announcement. 2(1), e00111-14.
5. Patel PA, Kothari VV, Kothari CR, Faldu PR, Domadia KK, Rawal CM, Bhimani HD, Parmar NR, Nathani NM, Koringa PG, Joshi CG, Kothari RK (2014). Draft Genome
Sequence of Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Degrading Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain PK6, Isolated from the Saurashtra Region of Gujarat, India. Genome Announc. 2(1). pii: e00002-14.
6. Faldu PR, Kothari VV, Kothari CR, Rawal CM, Domadia KK, Patel PA, Bhimani HD, Raval VH, Parmar NR, Nathani NM, Koringa PG, Joshi CG, Kothari RK (2014). Draft
Genome Sequence of Textile Azo Dye-Decolorizing and -Degrading Pseudomonas
aeruginosa Strain PFK10, Isolated from the Common Effluent Treatment Plant of the Ankleshwar Industrial Area of Gujarat, India. Genome Announc. 2(1). pii: e00019-14. 2014
7. Bhimani HD, Bhensdadia DV, Rawal CM, Kothari VV, Kothari RK, Kothari CR,
Bhimani GC (2014) Influence of some chemical parameters on decolorization of textile dyes by bacterial strains isolated from waste water treatment plant. African Journal of Microbiology Research 8: 1213-1220.
8. Kothari VV,. Kothari RK, Kothari CR, V. D. Bhatt, N. M. Nathani, P. G. Koringa, C. G. Joshi,B. R. M. Vyas Genome Sequence of Salt-Tolerant Bacillus safensis Strain VK,
Isolated from Saline Desert Area of Gujarat, India. 2013: Genome Announcements. (ASM) ISSN: 2169-8287 September/October 2013 Volume 1 Issue 5 e00671-13
9. Raman M, Ambalam P., Kondepudi K.K., Kothari CR., Patel A.T., Puram R.K., Dave
J. M. & Vyas BRM. (2013): Potential of Probiotics, Prebiotics and Symbiotics for Management of Coloretal Cancer. Gut Microbes 4:1-12
10. C. M. Rawal, V. H. Raval, H. D. Bhimani, D. V. Bhensdadia,. Kothari CR, A. B. Patel,
V. D. Bhatt, N. R. Parmar, M. R. Sajnani, P. G. Koringa, C. G. Joshi, R. K. Kothari and
S. P. Singh.(2012): Whole-Genome Shotgun Sequencing of the C-5, of Indian Origin haloalkaliphilus Extremophile Alkalibacillus J. Bacteriol. 194(17):4775. DOI:
10.1128/JB.01031-12.
11. D. V. Bhensdadia, M. R. Sajnani, H. D. Bhimani, P. G. Koringa, C. M. Rawal, C. G. Joshi, V. V. Kothari, S. P. Singh, V. H. Raval, R. K. Kothari, Kothari CR, A. B. Patel,
V. D. Bhatt, N. R. Parmar (2012): Complete Genome Sequence of Escherichia Phage
ADB-2 Isolated from a Fecal Sample of Poultry. Genome Announcements. 1 (2): e00043-13 genomea.asm.org
12. Viral Gosai, Padma Ambalam, Maya Raman, Kothari CR, R.K. Kothari, B.R.M. Vyas
and Navin R. Sheth (2011): Protective effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus 231 against N-Methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine in animal model . Gut Microbes 2:6, 319 - 325
13. Jiss Joy, R. K. Kothari, C.M. Raval , Kothari CR, V. G. Akbari & S. P. Singh. (2011). Decolorization of textile dye Remazol Black B BY Pseudomonas aeruginosa
CR-25 Isolated from the common effluent treatment plant. Journal of Bioremediation
& Biodegradation http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-6199 OMICS PUBLISHING GROUP/BIOBIO
14. Kothari RK and Kothari CR (2006). Decolorization of Textile Azo Dyes by a Three Member Bacterial Consortium. Int. J. Bioscience Reporter. 4(1): 21-26.
15. Kothari RK, Kothari CR and SJ Pathak. (2005). Microbial Decolorization and Degradation of Textile Dyes Golden-HR and Meganta-HB”. Asian Jr. Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. 7(2): 239-242.
16. Kothari RK, Kothari CR and SJ Pathak. (2005). Decolorization of Textile Dyes by
Ligninolytic Enzymes of White Rot Fungus Coriolopsis polysona”. In. J. Poll. Res. 24(2): 367-370.
17. Kothari, R. K. Kothari CR and S. J. Pathak. (2005). Screening of Heavy Metal
(Sodium Arsenite) Resistance Bacterial Populations. Int. J. Bioscience Reporter. 3(2): 190-193.
Papers in conference proceedings
1. Vijay Vora, Kothari CR & RK Kothari (2007). Decolorization of Textile Dyes & its
Effects on Seed Germination”. Proceeding of International Conference on Experimental Biology 2007 organized by American Society of Biochemist and Molecular Biologist.
Nucleotide Sequence Submitted in NCBI: TOTAL: 03
Sequence type Name of organisms NCBI Accession nos.
16S rRNA
nucleotide Pseudomonas aeruginosa CR-25 EU 109736
16S rRNA
nucleotide Pseudomonas aeruginosa JTP-37 EU 137542
16S rRNA
nucleotide Alkaligen faecalis JTP-07 EU 137541
Conferences/Seminars Attended and Research Papers Presented in Poster or Oral
Session
International Level
1. Charmy Kothari, Monica Singh, Ujjwala Jhala, Krupali Dave, Nivedita Sen, Chirantan
Rawal, Padma Ambalam, Synergistic antimicrobial activity of probiotics Lactic Acid
Bacteria and Essential Oil against E. coli and S. aureus, 8th International Yakult
Symposium Probiotcs, Germany 23-24th April, 2015
2. Kothari RK, Gosai V, Ambalam P, Kothari C, Dave JM, Vyas BR M and Sheth NR
(2013). Potential Probiotic Property of Lactobacillus rhamnosus 231 as Antimutagenic Agent.
Sixth International Conference on Fermented Foods, Health Status and Social well being, December 12-13, 2013
3. Faldu Priti1, C. R . Kothari, V. V Kothari2 and R. K. Kothari (2013): Isolation and
Screening of Azo Dye Decolorizing Bacterial Isolates from Dye-contaminated Textile Wastewater. In 5th Congress of European Microbiologists (FEMS-2013) organized by
Federation of European Microbiological Societies-FEMS) to be held at Liepzig, Germany during June 26 - 30, 2011. (Poster presentation)
4. Ramesh Kothari, Dhimant Bhensdadia and Charmy Kothari, Vishal Kothari: 2011: Isolation and Determination of Polyvalence of E-coli and S.typhimurum Phages and
Antibiogram of their Hosts In 4th Congress of European Microbiologists (FEMS-2011) organized by Federation of European Microbiological Societies-FEMS) held at Geneva, Switzerland during June 26 - 30, 2011. (Poster presentation)
5. Kothari RK & CR Kothari:2008: Decolorization and Degradation of Textile Dyes by
Pseudomonas aeroginosa CR- 25 under Sequential Static and Shaking Condition In An International conference on Remediation of chlorinated and recalcitrant compounds
organized by Battelle, at Monteray California, USA (Paper accepted for poster
presentation)
6. Vora Vijay, Kothari CR & RK Kothari: 2007: Decolorization of Textile Dyes & its Effects
on Seed Germination In An International Conference on Experimental Biology-2007
Organized by American Society of Biochemist and Molecular Biologist (Poster
presentation)
7. Kothari RK & CR Kothari:2006: Biodegradation of Textile Dyes and its Impacts on
Agriculture In 5th International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and
Recalcitrant Compounds Organized by Battelle, Montery, California (Paper accepted for
poster presentation)
8. Kothari RK, & Kothari CR: 2005: Decolorization of Azo Dyes by Human strain of Lactobacillus In 2nd International Conference on Fermented Foods, Health Status and Well –being Organized by Anand Agriculture University, Anand (Poster presentation)
9. Kothari RK, Kothari C.R. & S.J.Pathak:2004: Water pollution by textile industry effluents and its impacts on human health In An International Scientific Conference on Water Related Diseases Organized by Global Council on Water Diseases in Collaboration with
Howard University, Division of Allied Health at Abuja, Nigeria (Paper accepted for poster
presentation) 10. Trivedi F, Bhalodi P, Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2003: Microbial Diversity of Textile
Effluents In An International Conference on Emerging Frontiers at the Interface of
Chemistry and Biology (ICF-2003) Organized by Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR, Trivendrum, India (Poster presentation)
11. Rashmin M, Ashish K, Kothari CR &, RK Kothari :2003: Biodegradation of Textile
Dyes Fabricorn Green MGX & Red 6BX In An International Conference on Emerging
Frontiers at the Interface of Chemistry and Biology (ICF-2003) Organized by Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR, Trivendrum, India (Poster presentation)
12. Kothari RK, Kothari CR, Vyas BRM & S.Pathak :2003: Involvement of Ligninolytic
Enzymes of White Rot Fungus Coriolopsis polysonain In Decolorization of Dyes Supra Blue H3RP, Yellow H4G2 and Violet 3R In An International Conference on Emerging
Frontiers at the Interface of Chemistry and Biology (ICF-2003) Organized by Regional
Research Laboratory, CSIR, Trivendrum, India (Poster presentation)
13. Solanki R, Parmar H., Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2003: Study of Heavy Metal Resistance
(Sodium Arsenite) of Bacterial Isolates from Electroplating Industries In An International Conference on Emerging Frontiers at the Interface of Chemistry and Biology (ICF-2003)
Organized by Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR, Trivendrum, India (Poster
presentation)
14. Kothri RK, Kothari CR, Vyas BRM & SJ Pathak :2003: Biodegradation of BTEX
compounds In An International Conference on Emerging Frontiers at the Interface of Chemistry and Biology (ICF-2003) Organized by Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR, Trivendrum, India (Poster presentation)
15. Kothari RK, Kothari CR & SJ Pathak :2000: Decolorization of Textile Dyes Golden
Yellow H3RL and Brown HGRL by Bacillus species In An International Conference on Microbial Biotechnology, Trade and Public Policy Organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, (A.P), India (Poster presentation)
National Level
1. Kothari CR: 2016: 9th National Level Science Symposium on Recent Trends in Science Jointly organized by Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
2. Kothari CR: 2015: 8th National Level Science Symposium on Recent Trends in Science Jointly organized by Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
3. Khushbu Domadia, C.R. Kothari, V.V. Kothari, & R.K. Kothari, Evaluation of dye
decolorization potential of a newly isolated bacterial species under various environmental and nutritional conditions, 7th National Level Science Symposium on Recent Trends in Science by Christ College, Rajkot
4. R.K. Kothari & C. R. Kothari, Biodecolorization of textile tri-azo dye direct blue GLL by a newly isolated Pseudomonas aeruginosa pfk10, 7th National Level Science
Symposium on Recent Trends in Science by Christ College, Rajkot
Kothari R.K, Rawal Chirantan, Kothari C R, Raval Vikram, Kothari VV, Production, purification and characterization of phytase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain CR-
257 7th National Level Science Symposium on Recent Trends in Science by Christ College, Rajkot
5. P.A. Patel, V.V. Kothari, C.R. Kothari & R.K. Kothari, A study on petroleum hydrocarbon DEGRADING BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM SAURASHTRA REGION OF GUJARAT,
INDIA, 7th National Level Science Symposium on Recent Trends in Science by Christ College, Rajkot
6. Priti Faldu, C.R. Kothari, V.V. Kothari & R.K. Kothari, Phytotoxicity assessment of a textile azo dye treated under sequential static-shaking culture conditions, 7th National Level Science Symposium on Recent Trends in Science by Christ College, Rajkot
7. D. V. Bhensdadia, H.D.Bhimani, C.R. Kothari, P.G. Koringa , & R. K. Kothari, Isolation and characterization of coliphage and its host isolated from poultry fecal sample
8. Kothari CR: 2013: 6th National Level Science Symposium on Recent Trends in Science Jointly organized by Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
9. Kothari CR: 2012: 5th National Level Science Symposium on Recent Trends in Science Jointly organized by Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
10. Kothari CR: 2010: 4rd National Level Science Symposium on Recent Trends in Science Jointly organized by Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
11. Kothari CR: 2008: 3rd National Level Science Symposium on Recent Trends in Science Jointly organized by Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
12. Khunt C, Rawal C, Kothari V, Kothari CR, Vachharajani K, Pandya P & RK Kothari :2010: Enzymatic Potential and Antibiotic Sensitivity of Bacteria Isolated from Industrial
Wastes In National Seminar on Biochemistry: A Global Approach from Molecules to Cell Organized by Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot. Gujarat , and sponsored by UGC, Govt. of India (Poster presentation)
13. Bhensadadia D, Bhimani H, Rawal C, Kothari V, Kothari CR & RK Kothari:2010: Isolation and Determination of Host Range of Salmonella Phages from Fecal Waste of Poultry In National Seminar on Biochemistry: A Global Approach from Molecules to Cell Organized by Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot. Gujarat and sponsored by UGC, Govt. of India (Poster presentation- Award Winning – 1st Rank)
14. Kothari CR :2009: Seminar on Recent Developments in Structure and Ligand Based
Drug Design Organized by Jointly organized by Schrodinger LLC, USA & Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
15. Kothari CR :2009: One Day Workshop on Recent Advances in Global Health Research
and Telemedicine Organized by Department of Pharmaceutical Science & Faculty of Medicines, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Attended)
16. Kothari CR :2009: National Symposium on Global Perspective on Pharma Patents Organized by Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Attended)
17. Kothari RK, Kothari C.R. & Vora Vijay :2008: 16S rRNA-Analysis: An Accurate Tool for Microbial Taxonomy In National Conference on Taxonomy Teaching and Research:
The Relevance in the National Context Organized by Shri R.K.Parikh Arts and Science College, Petlad, Anand, Gujarat sponsored by UGC, Govt. of India (Oral presentation)
18. Kothari CR:2008: National Science Symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
19. Kothari CR :2007: Needs of Applied Quality Research in the Fields of Biological Sciences
in India In National Symposium cum Workshop on Measures for Quality Enhancement
and Quality Sustenance in Institution of Higher Education Organized by Christ College, Rajkot & sponsored by NAAC Govt. Of India (Oral presentation)
20. Kothari CR: 2006: National Seminar on Bioinformatics-Emerging Trends Organized by M & N Virani Science College, Rajkot & sponsored by UGC, Govt, of India (Attended)
21. Kothari CR: 2006: 2nd National Level Science Symposium Jointly organized by GUJCOST, Govt. of Gujarat and Christ College, Rajkot (Attended)
22. Kothari CR:2006: National Workshop on E-Resources in Chemical Synthesis and Natural Products Organized by AST-FIST Sponsored Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Attended)
23. Kothari CR, Kothari RK & BRM.Vyas:2006: Sequential Anaerobic –Aerobic Treatment
of Artificial Textile Effluents and its Effects on Seed Germination In UGC-DSA National Conference on Bioresources: Utilization and Conservation Organized by Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Poster presentation)
24. Bhatt K., Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2006: Analysis of Panipuri Water for the
Assessment of Microbial Diversity In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster
presentation)
25. Mavani M, Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2006: Effects of Gutkha on growth of the normal
flora of mouth In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
26. Parmar K , Kothari CR. & RK Kothari:2006: Analysis of Microbial Diversity, Population
Dymanics and Physicochemical Analysis of Industrial Wastes In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
27. Ranparia S, Kothari CR. & RK Kothari:2006: Studies of Biomedical Waste with Context
to Bacteriological Analysis In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
28. Hindocha D, Kothari CR. & RK Kothari:2006: Bacterial Decolorization of Some Textile
Colorants In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
29. Jhala V, Kothari CR. & RK Kothari:2006: Manganese Peroxidase (MnP) and Manganese Independent Peroxidase (MIP) Mediated Decolorization of Textile Dyes In 2nd National
Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
30. Adhduk A, Kothari CR. & RK Kothari:2006: Isolation of bacteria utilizing PAHs as a
sole source of carbon In 2nd National Science symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot and sponsored by GUJCOST Govt. of Gujarat (Poster presentation)
31. Kothari RK & CR Kothari :2005: Phytotoxicity Evaluation of Textile Dyes In 46th National Conference of Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI): Micro-biotech Organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Poster
presentation) 32. Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2005: Analysis of Dye Decolorizing Potential Among
Bacterial Population of Textile Effluents In 46th National Conference of Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI): Micro-biotech Organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Poster presentation)
33. Kothari CR :2005: National Workshop on Nanotechnology : Opportunities and Challenges Jointly organized by GUJCOST and Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
34. Kothari CR :2005: National Science Symposium Organized by Christ College, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
35. Kothari CR : 2004: Workshop on Pollution of Costal and Marine Environment of Saurashtra and Kutch Organized by ATMIYA Institute of Technology and Science, Rajkot, Gujarat & sponsored by AICTE, Govt of India (Attended)
36. Kothari CR :2004: National Seminar on 50th year of DNA Double Helix-Retrospect and Prospects Organized by UGC sponsored M.N. Virani Science College, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
37. Kothari CR: 2004: National Arogya Mela Organized by Health and Family Welfare Department , Govt. of India and Govt. of Gujarat (Attended)
38. Kothari RK & NN Jani: 2004: Herbal informatics-to cure and control degenerative
diseases In National Seminar on Emerging Technologies and Applications (ETA-2004) Organized by Department of Computer Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Oral
presentation)
39. Kothari CR :2004: National Conference on Education, Development, Population Change
and HIV/AIDS Organized by Indian Association of Parliamentarians on Population and Development, New Delhi, at Rajkot, Gujarat & sponsored by IAPPD, AFPPD, UNFPA, UNAIDS and Govt. of India (Attended)
40. Kothari CR :2004: UGC sponsored National Seminar on 50th year of DNA Double
HelixRetrospect and Prospects Organized by M.N. Virani Science College, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
41. Kothari CR :2003: National Seminar on Scientific and Technological Terminology
Organized by Community Science Centre, Rajkot, Gujarat and Ministry of Human Resource, Govt, of India (Attended)
42. Kothari CR, Kothari RK and BRM VYas :2003: Biodegradation of Chloronitrobenzene:
a Nitro-Chloro Aromatic Compound In National Symposium on Environmental
Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation Organized by UGC (DSA) sponsored Department of Biosciences, S.P. University, VV Nagar, Guajrat (Poster presentation)
43. Kamdar A, Parmar H, Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2003: Degradation of Phenols by a Three Member Bacterial Consortium In National Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation Organized by UGC (DSA) sponsored Department of Biosciences, S.P. University, VV Nagar, Gujarat (Poster presentation)
44. Dhingani R, Solanki R, Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2003: Degradation of Textile Dyes by Pseudomonas species In National Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology and
Biodiversity Conservation Organized by UGC (DSA) sponsored Department of Biosciences, S.P. University, VV Nagar, Gujarat (Poster presentation)
45. Bhalodi P, Trivedi F, Kothari CR & RK Kothari :2003: Isolation, Identification and Characterization of an Indigenous Bacterial Population from Textile Effluents-A
Biodiversity Approach In National Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation Organized by UGC (DSA) sponsored Department of Biosciences, S.P. University, VV Nagar, Guajrat (Poster presentation)
46. Kothari.CR , Kothari RK & BRM Vyasm :2002: Decolorization of Textile Azo Dyes
Reactive Red-3 and Reactive Red 249 by Bacterial consortium In National Conference on Environmental Biology Organized by Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat (Oral Presentation)
47. Kothari CR :1999: National Symposium on University-Industry Interaction Organized
by Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat (Attended)
Books/Book Chapter
Prebiotics and Probiotics in Altering Microbiota: Implications in Colorectal Cancer. In SHAMPA CHATTERJEE, WOLFGANG JUNGRAITHMAYR & DEBASIS
BAGCHI, editors: CHATTERJEE_Immunity and Inflammation in Health and Disease, Chennai: Academic Press , 2018 , pp. 403 - 414.
Vishal Kothari, Charmy Kothari, Jalpa Rank, Anjali Joshi, Ravindra Pal Singh and
Ramesh Kothari: Metatranscriptomics Studies of the Plant Rhizosphere for Finding
Biological Agents In Book titled “Understanding host-microbiome interactions - An
omics Approach edited by Ravindra Pal Singh, Ramesh Kothari, Prakash G. Koringa
& Satya Prakash Singh (Springer Publishing House)
Professional Training Received
Sl.
No. Name of Training
Organization where training
was received Year Duration
1 International Faculty
Development Programme
Saurashtra University, Rajkot 2017 2 days
2 Short term course on
“Metagenomics &
Microbiomes”,
MHRD – UGC – GIAN
Government of India 2017 7 days
3 Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC
IQAC & UGC: Academic Staff
College, Rajkot 2013 1 day
4
2nd National Level
Workshop on
Cheminformatics
Sponsored by CSIR, and DBT Govt. of India at Department of
Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics, Christ College,
Rajkot
2011 2 days
5
2nd National Level
Workshop on
Bioinformatics
Sponsored by CSIR and DBT, Govt. of India at Department of
Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics, Christ College,
Rajkot
2011 2days
6
National Level Workshop on
Recent Developments in
Structure and Ligand Based
Drug Design
Jointly organized by Department of Chemistry ,Saurashtra
University, Rajkot and
Schrodinger LLC, USA and
supported by FIST (DST)
2009 One day
7 National Level Workshop on
Cheminformatics
Department of Biotechnology
and Bioinformatics, Christ
College, Rajkot
2009 3 days
8 National Level Workshop on
Bioinformatics
Department of Biotechnology
and Bioinformatics, Christ
College, Rajkot
2009 3 days
9
Recent Advances in Global
Health Research and
Telemedicine
Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences and Faculty of
Medicine, Saurashtra University,
Rajkot
2009 One day
10 Workshop cum Hand-on-
Experience Courses in GCMS
Sophisticated Instrumentation Center for Applied Research &
Testing (SICART) , V. V.
Nagar, Gujarat
2006 3 days
11 ISO 9001:2000 QMS Internal
Auditor Training Christ College, Rajkot 2003 One day
12
Fluorescence In Situ
Hybridization Technique
(FIST)
Cell Biology Division, The
Gujarat Cancer & Research
Institute , Ahmedabad, Gujarat 2003 One day
Recognition
Recognized Ph.D. guide in Microbiology (No. PG/Ph.D./1408/2012)
Recognized PG teacher in Microbiology and Biotechnology
Short-term Course/Workshop/Seminars etc. organized
SI.
No. Theme of the Seminar Year Responsibility
1 9th National Science Symposium on Recent
Developments in Science 2016
Organizing Committee
Member
2 8th National Science Symposium on Recent
Developments in Science 2015 Convenor
3 7th National Science Symposium on Recent
Developments in Science 2014
Organizing Committee
Member
4 6th National Science Symposium on Recent
Developments in Science 2013
Organizing Committee
Member
5
INSPIRE-Internship Science Camp-2012
organized by Christ College, Rajkot and
sponsored by DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi
2012 Organizing Committee
Member
6
INSPIRE-Internship Science Camp-2012 organized by Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot and sponsored by
DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi
2012 Scientific Committee
Member
7
2nd National Level Workshop on
Cheminformatics
Sponsored by CSIR, and DBT Govt. of India at
Department of Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics, Christ College, Rajkot
2011 Organizing Committee
Member
8
2nd National Level Workshop on
Bioinformatics
Sponsored by CSIR and DBT, Govt. of India at
Department of Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics, Christ College, Rajkot
2011 Organizing Committee
Member
9 5rd National Science Symposium on Recent
Developments in Science 2012 Organizing Committee
Member
10
National Seminar on Biochemistry: A Global
Approach from Molecules to Cell organized by
Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra
University, Rajkot
2010 Advisory Committee
Member
11
4th National Science Symposium on Recent
Developments in Science organized by Christ
College, Rajkot
2010 Organizing Committee
Member
12
3rd National Science Symposium on Recent
Developments in Science organized by Christ
College, Rajkot
2008 Organizing Committee
Member
13
National Symposium cum Workshop on
Measures for Quality Enhancement and Quality
Sustenance in Institution of Higher Education
organized by Christ College, Rajk February
2007 Organizing Committee
Member
14
2nd National Science Symposium on Recent
Developments in Science organized by Christ
College, Rajkot
2006 Organizing Committee
Member
15 1st National Science Symposium organized by
Christ College, Rajkot 2004 Organizing Committee
Member
16
National Conference on the Basic Aspects of
Bioinformatics organized by Christ College,
Rajkot
2002 Organizing Committee
Member
Speaker as a resource person
Invited as a resource person in GSBTM sponsored 2nd crash workshop at M.Virani Science College, Rajkot held between 27th to 4th Dec 2017
Invited as a resource person in GSBTM sponsored crash workshop at M.Virani Science
College, Rajkot held between 1st to 8th April 2017
Chaired a session in the National Conference on “The role of Indian Industries in
Changing Era held on 6th April, 2014
Invited as a resource person in GSBTM sponsored crash workshop at M.Virani Science College, Rajkot held between 1st to 8th May 2013
Delivered a scientific talk in INSPIRE Internship science Camp-2015 sponsored by DST, New Delhi at Amreli held between 5th to 9th May 2015
Delivered a scientific talk in INSPIRE Internship science Camp-2012 sponsored by
DST, New Delhi at Saurashtra university, Rajkot held between 26th to 30th November- 2012
Delivered a scientific talk in INSPIRE Internship science Camp-2011 sponsored by
DST, New Delhi at Saurashtra university, Rajkot held between 20th to 24th November- 2011
Delivered a scientific talk in INSPIRE Internship science Camp-2011 sponsored by DST, New Delhi at Saurashtra university held between 3rd to 7th May- 2011
Contributions (teaching) to Continuing Education Programmes
• PG Teacher in Microbiology and Biotechnology by Saurashtra University, Rajkot
• Member, Board of Bioinformatics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
• Member, Board of Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
• I have been teaching Biotechnology at Undergraduate and Post Graduate level for the last 15years
• I have been an Examiner in University for Undergraduate and Post Graduate
• I have been training Undergraduate Students for National Level Competitive Entrance examinations
• I have done my Doctoral Research in area of Bioremediation
• I have been instrumental in Designing Syllabus at Undergraduate level as a Chairman of Board Biotechnology and Member of Board of Studies of Bioinformatics, Other
• I have been instrumental in Spreading Awareness for Environmental Education through an Environmental NGO (NEEHIR Organization, Rajkot)
• I have published various Research Paper in National and International Journal of repute
Other Academic and Corporate Activities
Examiner at University
• Zonal coordinator in GSBTM, Gandhinagar sponsored National Level Biotechnology Aptitude Test2012-2013 (BAT 2012-2013)
• UGC exam superintendent for National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 30th December, 2012
• Examiner , B.Sc. Microbiology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
• Examiner , B.Sc. Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
• Examiner , M.Sc. Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Innovations/Contributions in Teaching: Design of Curriculum:
• Coordinator of the workshop CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & ITS EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION which contributed to Design Curriculum of semester-1 and 2of
Biotechnology (Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 2016
• Contributed to Design Curriculum of T. Y B.Sc. Biotechnology (Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 2012
• Contributed to Design Curriculum of S. Y B.Sc. Biotechnology (Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 2011
• Contributed to Design Curriculum of F. Y B.Sc. Biotechnology (Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 2010
Preparation of Resource Material including Books, Reading materials and laboratory
Manuals etc.
• Designed Laboratory Manual for S.Y and T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology
• Reference Materials for S. Y. and T.Y B.Sc. Biotechnology
Co-curricular Activities
• Member, IQAC, NAAC, Christ College, Rajkot
• Member, ISO 9001:2000 internal Audit Committee
• Member, PTA, Christ College, Rajkot during
• Member, Library Committee, Christ College, Rajkot during
Improvement of Professional Competence
Attended UGC sponsored Refresher Course in “Computer Proficiency” organized by Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot during
12.03.2012 to 01.04.2012
Attended UGC sponsored Refresher Course in “Environmental Science” organized by Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot during
08.03.2010 to 28.03.2010
Attended UGC sponsored Orientation Programme Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff
College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 20.09.2004 to 17.10.2004
Membership of Professional Bodies/Organizations
• Life member, Association of Microbiologist, India
• Life member of Indian Society of Cell Biology, India
• Swedish And South Asian Network” (SASNET) on Fermented Food, Life (founder) member
• Biotechnological Research Society of India (BRSI), Life member
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