Neelam S. Buxani
(Maiden Name:Neelam Gurnani)
Ratlam(M.P.),457001
*******.*******@*****.***
Education:
Feb 2008 to present Vikram University, Ujjain, India
Pursuing Ph.D.in Natural Products (Organic
Chemistry).
July 2001 to June 2002 Vikram University, Ujjain, India
B.Ed. (Bachelors of Education), Graduated with first
division, 80 % marks.
July 1998 to June 2000 Vikram University, Ujjain, India
M.Sc. (Chemistry), Graduated with first division,70
% marks.
July 1995 to June 1998 Vikram University, Ujjain, India
B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry), Graduated with
first division,71 % marks.
Teaching Experience:
Sep, 2003 to May 2013 As PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) in Kendriya Vidyalaya
sangathan*, India
* (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan is a system of
central government
Schools under the Ministry of Human Resource
Development,
Government of India.)
Worked as Lecturer of Chemistry for 11th and 12th
grade students and
taught chemistry as per CBSE's (Central board of
Secondary
education, India) syllabus along with all the duties
assigned related co-
curricular activities, administration etc.
Oct 2002 to Feb. 2003 As Guest faculty in Government College,
Sailana (Ratlam), M.P., India
Lectured Chemistry to B.Sc.I,II and III year
students.
Sep 2001 to Oct 2001 As Guest faculty in Government College,
Sailana (Ratlam), M.P., India
Lectured Chemistry to B.Sc.I,II and
III year students.
July 2000 to Sep 2000 As Asst. Professor (On adhoc basis) in
Government Arts and
Science College, Ratlam, M.P., India
Lectured Chemistry to B.Sc.I,II and III year students
and M.Sc.I and II year Students.
Research Experience:
Feb, 2008 to Present Doctoral Thesis research programme conducted
under the guidance
of Dr. (Mrs.) Madhu Gupta,
Asst.Professor, Govt.Arts & Science
College, Ratlam and Co-guidance of
Dr. B.K.Mehta, Head and
Professor, School of studies in
Chemistry & Bio-Chemistry, Vikram
University, Ujjain, India from Feb,
2008 to present
Title of the research work is
"Chemical Investigation of active Constituents of
Spices: Vanilla planifolia (Cured Beans) and
Capsicum frutescens (Dried seeds)".
Experimental work is completed by May, 2013, Thesis
and research
papers are under preparation.
25-26 Nov, 2011 Attended National Conference on "Social,
Educational,Technological and Medical Relevance of
Chemistry" (SETMRC,2011) under the joint auspices of
MPCST, Bhopal and Vikram University, Ujjain, India.
13-15 Jan, 2012 Attended National Seminar on "Recent Trends in Chemical
and Biological Sciences" organized by Department of
Chemistry, Govt. Holkar Science College, Indore
(M.P.), India.
27-28 Feb, 2012 Presented a research paper entitled "GC-MS Study and
determination of anti-microbial activity of
chloroform extract of seeds from capsicum frutescens
L." in National Seminar on 'Photocatalytic process
and Control of the Environmental Pollution" organized
by Department of Chemistry, Govt. Arts and Science
College, Ratlam (M.P.), India.
Jan-Feb,2012 Review article 'Chemistry & Allied Sciences-Emerging
Future Technologies to Boost up Lives" published in
International Organization of Scientific Research
journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR).
Awards and Grants:
17 July, 2009 Qualified MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Test) for the post of Lecturer, Chemistry (Non-
Technical) in Govt. ITIs (Industrial training
institutes) and got 2nd position among the 15
selected candidates.
26 June, 2003 Passed an eligibility Test called CSIR-UGC National
Eligibility Test (NET), Dec, 2002 in "Chemical
Sciences" Subject for Lectureship (in UGC/ Indian
University/College) conducted by CSIR, Human Resource
Development Group, India.
1 Nov, 2003 Qualified and secured position among top 20% awardees, for
joint CSIR-UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)* and
eligibility for Lecturership- NET-JRF, June, 2003 in
"Chemical Sciences" Subject conducted by CSIR, India.
* JRF is a fellowship scheme by CSIR for Candidates
interested in doing Ph.D. from any recognised
Research Lab/College/ University Department.
June, 2002 Secured 1st position in college during B. Ed. Course.
June, 2000 Secured 2nd position in merit list of Vikram University, Ujjain
during M.Sc. (Chemistry).
Trainings:
Oct, 2011 Paricipated in Project Learning Institute by Oracle Education
Foundation at KV, ZIIT, Mysore, India.
June,2007 Attended 12 days inservice course for PGT in Chemistry at KV
IISC, Banglore, India.
June, 2007 Participated in Microsoft Partners in Learning Teacher Training
Program.
Apr, 2007 Basic Training Course for Guide captains under Bharat Scouts &
Guides, Bhopal Division at KV, Pachmarhi.
Apr,2006 5 days Training Programme in 'School Guidance" at KV no.2,
Bhopal (M.P.), India.
Nov, 1999 to Advanced Certificate in PC Applications by
NIIT with excellent
Apr,2000 performance.
Interests:
Trekking, Adventurous activities, Craft work, Reading.
Participated in 600 Km long National Mountain Biking Expedition for
girls organised by YHAI, India from Kullu to world's
highest motorable road Khardung La(18,380 ft).
Expedition is registered in "Limca Book of National
Record, 2013".
Personal Information:
Married to US citizen Mr. Shailesh (Sol) Buxani, St. Thomas, US
Virgin Islands on 4th July, 2013.
D.O.B. 28th June 1977.
References:
Available upon Request.