CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Dr. NEHARIKA SAXENA
Date of birth & age: 26th November, 1990; 31 years
Sex: Female
Marital status: Unmarried
Educational qualifications: BVSc & AH, MPH (Public Health & Epidemiology)
Present occupation: PhD (Public Health) completed
College of Veterinary and Animal husbandry
Rajasthan Univ. of Vety. & Ani. Sci., Bikaner
Father’s name: Dr Hari Mohan Saxena
Address for correspondence: Flat no. 9, First Floor, Geetanjali Apartments,
E – Block, Rishi Nagar, Ludhiana 141001 India.
Cellphone / mobile phone: +91-941*******; +91-958*******
E – mail: **********@*****.***, ********************@*****.***
Academic record:
S.no.
Exam passed/ degree
Year
Institution & Board/University
Subjects studied
Division
Percentage/ OGPA
1
Secondary (class X)
2006
CBSE, DAV School, Ludhiana
English, Hindi, Science, Maths,
Social Sci.
I
85%
2
Senior Secondary (XII)
2008
CBSE, DAV
School,Ludhiana
English, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Biotech.
I
80%
3
BVSc & AH
degree
2014
College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences, Bikaner,India
Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry
I
67.6%; OGPA:
6.76 out of 10
4
MPH degree
2016
College of Veterinary Science,GuruAngad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences
University,Ludhiana,India
Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology
I
75.1%; OGPA:
7.51 out of10
5
PhD
2021
College of veterinary and animal sciences,Rajasthan university of veterinary and animal sciences,Bikaner,India
Veterinary Public Health
I
81.4%
OGPA 8.14 out of 10
Work experience:
Worked as a Teaching Associate in the Department of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, Postgraduate Institute of Veterinary Education & Research (PGIVER), RAJUVAS, Jaipur, India (22nd July, 2017 – 30.12.2017; 5 months & 8 days).
Served as Veterinary Surgeon Incharge of Government Veterinary Hospital, Sherpur, Ambala District, Haryana (Haryana Animal Husbandry Deptt), India (1.3.17 to 20.7.17; 5 months).
Served as Senior Research Fellow in an ICAR project in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana (Nov. 2016 to 29.2.2017; 4 months).
Research experience:
Participated in the prestigious Cornell University Leadership Program 2013 for Veterinary Students. During the leadership program I worked in Dr. Craig Altier’s Lab in the Cornell University on a project entitled, “Cloning of Brucella canis gene for production of an
immunodominant antigen for diagnostic use” (June 3, 2013 to August 9, 2013).
Academic excellence:
Won a Scholarship of the Cornell University, USA for participating in the Cornell Veterinary Leadership Program (2013).
Won a Merit Certificate on securing General Proficiency in Academics at the Indian International School (Kendriya Vidyalaya), Moscow, Russia (2000-1).
Won a Merit Certificate and Second Position in Computer Science in the class at the Indian International School (KendriyaVidyalaya), Moscow, Russia (2001-2).
Scientific papers published:
1.N Saxena, BB Singh, JPS Gill & RS Aulakh (2017) Frequency of occurance of Brucellosis in goats in Ludhiana district of Punjab state of India. Microbiology Research Journal International 21(6): 1-7.
2.N Saxena, BB Singh, JPS Gill & RS Aulakh (2017) A serological study on incidence of Brucellosis in sheep in Ludhiana district of Punjab state of India. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 6(9): 3066-3072.
3.N Saxena, BB Singh & HM Saxena (2018) Brucellosis in sheep and goats and its serodiagnosis and epidemiology. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 7(1): 1848-1877.
4.N Saxena and HM Saxena (2020) Nutrition and immune function. Engineering and Scientific International Journal. doi: 10.30726/esij/v7.i2.2020.72005.
5.N Saxena and R. Joshi (2021) Brucellosis in Camels and its Public Health Significance for Humans. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 10(4): 445-662.
6.N Saxena and R. Joshi (2021) Clinical, Serological and Molecular Diagnosis of Brucellosis in Domestic Animals. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 10(4) : 368-365.
7.N Saxena, R. Joshi and S. Qureshi (2021) A comparison of rose Bengal plate test and polymerase chain reaction in diagnosis of brucellosis in humans in contact with camels. Pharma Innovation Journal 10(10): 81-86.
8. N Saxena, R. Joshi and S. Qureshi (2021) Serological and molecular screening of camels for Brucellosis in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. Current Journal of Applied science and technology 40(28): 9-17.
Manuals Prepared: Prepared two manuals for undergraduate courses at PGIVER, Jaipur.
1.Milk and Meat Hygiene
2.Food Safety and Public Health
Scientific Trainings & Workshops attended:
S no.
Name
Durations
Organized by
National Workshop cum Training
on Computational Genomics
20-22 Jan,
Birla Institute of
Technology,Jaipur,India
Cornell Veterinary Leadership
Program
June 3rd –
August 9th, 2013
Cornell University,
Ithaca, New York, USA
Integrated view on infectious diseases, food safety and zoonoses
Nov 3 rd – 7th,
2014
School of Public Health and Zoonoses, GADVASU, India and University of
Saskatchewan,Canada
Advanced clinical procedures in
veterinary practice
3rd to 7th Nov
2015
University of Sydney
and GADVASU, India
GIS mapping and data analysis
Nov 26-18,
University of Sydney
and GADVASU, India
International workshop on epidemiologic study design and data
Analysis
April 13th -15th,
2005
University of Sydney and GADVASU, India
Disease prioritization and risk analysis
February 8-12,
2016
Charles Sturt University,
Melbourne and GADVASU, India
Serological & Molecular Techniques used in Quality Control Testing of Veterinary Biologicals
December 16-27,2019
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research
Institute Izatnagar-243 122, UP
World Sepsis Congress Spotlight
September 9,2020
Virtual conference,
International (Online)
“Management and Disposal of Animal Biomedical Waste” E-course
March 3-5th,2021
Rajasthan university of veterinary and animal sciences,Bikaner
Achievements and activities
International Level:
International Best Researcher Award 2019 awarded by the International Journal for Research under Literal Access jointly with the World Research Council (15 Aug 2019).
Keystone symposia travel award to attend a conference in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
Framing the Response to Emerging Virus Infections (October 14–18, 2018)
Won a Scholarship of Cornell University, USA for participating in the Cornell Veterinary Leadership Program at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA (2013).
I was awarded the International Poet of Merit Award Plaque and a Bronze Medal in recognition of my poem –“Life without time” presented by me at the International Society of Poets Summer Convention and Symposium 2001 in Washington, DC., U.S.A.
Pearl Foundation educational excellence award (Smart summit 2021) for Science, Medicine, Agriculture, research and technology (19 June 2021).
International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine, held on 16 & 17 (April 2021).
Three poems written by me were selected for publication in books published by the International Library of Poetry, Maryland, USA:
Title of the poem Name of the book
(a)Life Without Time- The Silence within (ISBN: 0-7951-5062-8)
(b)Where Is The Heaven? - Under A Quicksilver Moon (ISBN:0-7951-5065-2)
(c)A Trip To The Cyber world- Under A Quicksilver Moon (ISBN: 0-7951-5065-2)
A nature photograph taken by me was accepted for publication in an Anthology-Divine Discoveries (ISBN: 0-7951-5183-7) published by the International Library of Photography, Maryland, USA (2003) in the International Open Amateur Photography Contest, 2003.
National Level:
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Researcher Award (National award), held on 5th September,2021 by the Centre for professional advancement,Vijaywada,Karnataka,India.
Won the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement (2005) of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India for outstanding achievements in academics, poetry and other extracurricular activities.
Successfully completed the 305th Basic Mountaineering Course (2011) conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports, Manali (HP), Govt. of India.
Participated in a 3 day National Workshop cum Training Program on Computational Genomics organized by the Birla Institute for Scientific Research, Jaipur (20-22 January, 2009).
Secured 9th Rank in Ludhiana city and 128th Rank in the Punjab State (scored among top 19% of all the candidates in the country) in the 6th National Science Olympiad held at more than 1500 centres in India and abroad organized by the Science Olympiad Foundation, New Delhi (4.12.2003).
Secured 86% marks in General Knowledge in N. S. E. General Tests conducted at
National Level by the National School of Education, Roorkee (UP) (1998-99).
Secured 27th Position and won Certificate of Excellence in the Award of Excellence Test (Main) 2003-4 (AET-Main) conducted by the Aryabhatta Educational Society, Chandigarh (15.2.2004).
Won the Intra-school Bournvita Quiz Contest 1999 and was awarded Merit Certificate
by the Bournvita Quiz Contest, Cadbury India, Ltd.
Achievements in Sports:
State Level:
Won third prize in Punjab State Cycling Championship (500 meters Time Trials, Girls under 17 yrs category) held at Patiala, Punjab (17th Nov., 2007).
District Level:
Won third prize in Ludhiana District Cycling Championship (500 meters Time Trials, Girls under 17 yrs category) held at Ludhiana, Punjab (11th Nov., 2007).
National Cadet Corps (NCC):
Successfully completed ‘B’ certificate level training in National Cadet Corps (NCC), the voluntary student wing of Indian military, at 1 Raj R&V Sqn, Bikaner.
Scouts and Guides:
Active participant of Girl Guides under the Scouts and Guides Program at school level at the Indian International School (KendriyaVidyalaya), Moscow, Russia (1999-2003).
1.Science Quiz (2002-3) I Prize
2.Poster and Slogan Writing Contest (2002-3) I Prize
3.Drawing Competition (2002-3) I Prize
4.Rangoli Competition (2002-3) I Prize
5.General Knowledge Quiz (2001-2) I Prize
6.Group Song Competition (2000-1) I Prize
7.Hindi Word Building Competition (2000-1) I Prize
8.Drawing and Slogan Competition (2002-3) II Prize
9.Group Dance Competition (2002-3) II Prize 10.Hindi Just-a minute Speech Contest (2001-2) II Prize
11.Hindi Creative writing Contest (2001-2) II Prize
12.Poster and Slogan Writing Contest (2001-2) II Prize
13.Rangoli Competition (2001-2) II Prize
14.English Word Building Contest (2000-1) II Prize
15.English Creative Writing Contest (2000-1) II Prize
16.Hindi Creative Writing Contest (2000-1) II Prize
17.Drawing and Painting Contest (2000-1) II Prize
18.Craft Competition (2000-1) II Prize
19.One Act Play Competition (2000-1) II Prize
20.Hindi Extempore Speech Competition (2001-2) III Prize
21.English Story Telling Competition (2000-1) III Prize
Hobby courses attended:
Participated in a Short Course in Cooking and Baking organized by the Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (24.6.2003
– 27.6.2003).
Participated in a Short Course in Fruit and Vegetable Preservation organized by the Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (30.6.2003 – 4.7.2003).
Successfully completed the 305th Basic Mountaineering Course (2011) conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports, Manali (HP), Govt. of India.
Participated in a 3 day National Workshop cum Training Program on Computational Genomics organized by the Birla Institute for Scientific Research, Jaipur (20-22 January, 2009).
Secured 9th Rank in Ludhiana city and 128th Rank in the Punjab State (scored among top 19% of all the candidates in the country) in the 6th National Science Olympiad held at more than 1500 centres in India and abroad organized by the Science Olympiad Foundation, New Delhi (4.12.2003).
Secured 86% marks in General Knowledge in N. S. E. General Tests conducted at
National Level by the National School of Education, Roorkee (UP) (1998-99).
Secured 27th Position and won Certificate of Excellence in the Award of Excellence Test (Main) 2003-4 (AET-Main) conducted by the Aryabhatta Educational Society, Chandigarh (15.2.2004).
Won the Intra-school Bournvita Quiz Contest 1999 and was awarded Merit Certificate
by the Bournvita Quiz Contest, Cadbury India, Ltd.
Achievements in Sports:
State Level:
Won third prize in Punjab State Cycling Championship (500 meters Time Trials, Girls under 17 yrs category) held at Patiala, Punjab (17th Nov., 2007).
District Level:
Won third prize in Ludhiana District Cycling Championship (500 meters Time Trials, Girls under 17 yrs category) held at Ludhiana, Punjab (11th Nov., 2007).
National Cadet Corps (NCC):
Successfully completed ‘B’ certificate level training in National Cadet Corps (NCC), the voluntary student wing of Indian military, at 1 Raj R&V Sqn, Bikaner.
Scouts and Guides:
Active participant of Girl Guides under the Scouts and Guides Program at school level at the Indian International School (Kendriya Vidyalaya), Moscow, Russia (1999-2003).
Awards and Prizes Won at School Level (in Moscow, Russia)
Science Quiz (2002-3) I Prize
Poster and Slogan Writing Contest (2002-3) I Prize
Drawing Competition (2002-3) I Prize
Rangoli Competition (2002-3) I Prize
General Knowledge Quiz (2001-2) I Prize
Group Song Competition (2000-1) I Prize
Hindi Word Building Competition (2000-1) I Prize
Drawing and Slogan Competition (2002-3) II Prize
Group Dance Competition (2002-3) II Prize 10.Hindi Just-a minute Speech Contest (2001-2) II Prize
Hindi Creative writing Contest (2001-2) II Prize
Poster and Slogan Writing Contest (2001-2) II Prize
Rangoli Competition (2001-2) II Prize
English Word Building Contest (2000-1) II Prize
English Creative Writing Contest (2000-1) II Prize
Hindi Creative Writing Contest (2000-1) II Prize
Drawing and Painting Contest (2000-1) II Prize
Craft Competition (2000-1) II Prize
One Act Play Competition (2000-1) II Prize
Hindi Extempore Speech Competition (2001-2) III Prize
English Story Telling Competition (2000-1) III Prize
Hobby courses attended:
Participated in a Short Course in Cooking and Baking organized by the Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (24.6.2003
– 27.6.2003).
Participated in a Short Course in Fruit and Vegetable Preservation organized by the Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (30.6.2003 – 4.7.2003).
References:
1.Dr. A. K. Kataria
Professor and Head of Microbiology Department,
Deptt.of Microbiology,College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rajasthan university of veterinary and and Animal Sciences
Bikaner, Rajasthan, India 334001. Email Id : **********@**********.***
2.Dr. R. S. Aulakh Director
School of Public Health and Zoonoses
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Ludhiana, India 141004.
E-mail: ********@**********.***
3.Dr. Jasbir Bedi Assistant Professor
School of Public Health and Zoonoses
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Ludhiana, India 141004.
Email: ************@*****.***
4.Dr. R. S. Sethi Professor & Head
College of Biotechnology
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Ludhiana, India 141004.
E mail: ********@*****.***
2015