Shikha Kapil

Planner, implementer & achiever with multi-cultural experience in spearheading the Teaching, Training & Development, Research & Development functions across Biotechnology field.

CONTACT DETAILS

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EDUCATION

Pursuing Ph.D. Biotechnology

University institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, India

M. Sc. Biotechnology

University institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, India.

Thesis: Formation of Pigmented Wine by Using Monascus purpureus (July 2015).

B. Sc. Biotechnology

Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India (April 2013).

PROFILE SUMMARY

Possess skills and knowledge on various molecular biology and microbial molecular biology techniques, Antibiotic resistance, Quantitative and qualitative research, Modelling and Docking, Bacterial proteins isolation, Chromatography, HPLC, PCR, SDS-PAGE, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, DNA Isolation, Molecular Markers.

Resourceful in providing effective leadership for ensuring effective professional development and promoting high standards of student learning.

Experience of facilitating students by using interactive discussions & hands-on approaches to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects.

Actively engaged in supervising, managing operational and administrative planning, research & development, directing the day-to-day academic and associated operations of leading educational institutions; familiar with modern classroom technology.

Successfully contributed multiple papers / articles in leading national & international journals and books.

Proficient in developing new lessons and activities to expand opportunities.

Strong exposure in planning, organizing & delivering workshops and interactive seminars on varied topics for Ph.D. and Postgraduate students.

Possess excellent written & verbal communication, oratory, presentation and problem-solving skills.

RESEARCH DOMAIN

Antimicrobial resistance

Plant Extraction

Molecular analysis

Computational analysis

Tissue culture

Enzyme Kinetics

Nanoparticles

CERTIFICATIONS

Certification programme in Bioinformatics Methods & Tool Master Course 2020.

Certification programme in IPR 2016 from IIPTA.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Lecturer from 2015-2017 till at Quantum Group of institution, Samrala, Punjab, 141114.

Teaching Assistant from January 2018- till present at University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, India, 140413

Identified selected, & modified instructional techniques & resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles & special needs.

Conceptualized, planned & implemented appropriate learning programs to promote a collaborative and supportive learning environment for students.

Undertook regular assessment of student's performance through periodic assessments, cyclic tests, and annual examinations; assessed and reported to parents on subject strengths and areas for development.

Ensured that the students’ growth & achievement is continuous and appropriate for the subject area.

Interacted and collaborated with students & colleagues to build an environment that maximizes student learning & academic performance; coached and mentored students for examinations.

PUBLICATIONS

Kapil S., Sharma V. and Kumar T. (2023). Characterization of Bacillus tequilensis A1C1: A Novel Bio-reservoir of D-serine. Res. J. Biotech.; Vol. 18(2); 8-14

Kapil, S., Bhattu, M., Sharma, V., & Kumar, T. (2022). Racemization rate and biomolecular characterization of D-serine synthesizing bacteria Bacillus tequilensis A1C1. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 76(1)

Monika Verma, Ajay Thakur, Shikha Kapil, Reenu Sharma, Ajay Sharma, & Ruchi Bharti. (2022). Antibacterial and antioxidant assay of novel heteroaryl-substituted methane derivatives synthesized via ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) catalyzed one-pot green approach. Molecular Diversity, 1-12

Shikha Kapil, Umapathy Senthilkumar, Tarun Kumar, & Vipasha Sharma. (2022). In-Silico Analysis of Functional and Phylogenetic Distribution of Serine Racemase Homologues in Various Life Domain of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. ECS Transactions, 107(1), 18011.

Karanpreet Virk, Kashma Sharma, Shikha Kapil, Vinod Kumar, Vishal Sharma, Sadanand Pandey (2022). Synthesis of gum acacia-silver nanoparticles based hydrogel composites and their comparative anti-bacterial activity. Journal of Polymer Research, 29(4), 1-15.

Shikha Kapil, Vipasha Sharma (2021). d-Amino acids in antimicrobial peptides: a potential approach to treat and combat antimicrobial resistance. Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 67(2), 119-137.

Shikha Kapil, vipasha sharma (2020). Serine racemases from prokaryotes to eukaryotes: an overview on its role and existence. Plant cell biotechnology and molecular biology, 21(17-18), 17-28.

Shikha Kapil, Tarun Kumar, Vipasha Sharma (2020). Mechanism and challenges associated with adaptation and evolution of drug-resistant bacteria: an overview. AsPac J. Mol. Biol. Biotechnol. 28(2), 1-18.

Ankush Parmar, Shikha Kapil, Shilpee Sachar, Shweta Sharma (2020). Design of Experiment based Methodical Optimization and Green Syntheses of Hybrid Patchouli Oil Coated Silver Nanoparticles for Enhanced Antibacterial Activity. Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 100016.

Ankush Parmar, Gurpreet Kaur, Shikha Kapil, Vipasha Sharma, Shweta Sharma (2020). Central composite design-based optimization and fabrication of benzylisothiocynate-loaded PLGA nanoparticles for enhanced antimicrobial attributes. Applied Nanoscience, 10(2), 379-389.

Ankush Parmar, Gurpreet Kaur, Shikha Kapil, Vipasha Sharma, Shweta Sharma (2019). Biogenic PLGA-Zinc oxide nanocomposite as versatile tool for enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial activity. Applied Nanoscience, 9(8), 2001-2016.

Ankush Parmar, Gurpreet Kaur, Shikha Kapil, Vipasha Sharma, Shilpee Sachar, Rajat Sandhir, Shweta Sharma (2019). Green chemistry mediated synthesis of PLGA-Silver nanocomposites for antibacterial synergy: Introspection of formulation parameters on structural and bactericidal aspects. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 141, 68-81.

Ankush Parmar, Gurpreet Kaur, Shikha Kapil, Vipasha Sharma, Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Shweta Sharma (2019). Novel biogenic silver nanoparticles as invigorated catalytic and antibacterial tool: A cleaner approach towards environmental remediation and combating bacterial invasion. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 238, 121861.

ABSTRACTS

Shikha Kapil. “In-Silico Analysis of Functional and Phylogenetic Distribution of Serine Racemase Homologues in Various Life Domain of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes” INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TECHNOLOGIES FOR SMART GREEN CONNECTED SOCIETIES -1 2021 (Nov 29-30) Led by Yamagata University Japan.

Shikha Kapil, Vipasha Sharma. “Distribution of stereoisomer D-amino acids their biological role and industrial significance” 3rd NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES (4th -5th April 2019) Organized by Department of Biotechnology, CGC Landran, Mohali, Punjab, India.

Shikha Kapil, Vipasha Sharma and Tarun Kumar. “Serine Racemase- An Evolutionary perspective in different domains of life”. 59th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India and International Symposium on Host Pathogen Interactions December 09-12, 2018. Savitribai Phule Auditorium & Zakir Hussain Lecture Hall Complex (Z.H.C) University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.

Shikha Kapil, Chhaya Choudhary, Vipin Singh, Vipasha Sharma and Tarun Kumar. “Isolation of Biosurfactant Exhibiting Bacteria from The Northern Regions of India and Their Phylogenetic Relationships”. NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP ON WASTE MANAGEMENT Present Scenario and Challenges (Approaches to Monitor and Use Sewage Water and Solid Waste) October 3, 2018. Department of Biotechnology, DAV College, Chandigarh.

Shikha Kapil. “Cell signalling in neurological disorders” World Neurocongress An International Conference on “Neurogenomics and Stem Cell Therapy”. December 9-10, 2017. Interdisciplinary Brain Research Center, J.N Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Bhattu, M., Pal, N., Kapil, S., Kathuria, D., & Verma, M. (2023). Perspectives, safety issues, and legal factors of nano-based materials utility in pharmaceutical applications. In Nanotechnology for Drug Delivery and Pharmaceuticals (pp. 403-422). Academic Press.

Kapil, S., Vinayak, A., Pal, N., & Sharma, V. (2023). Application of nanotechnology in biobutanol production. In Advances and Developments in Biobutanol Production (pp. 363-379). Woodhead Publishing.

Kapil, S., Bhattu, M., Vinayak, A., Pal, N., & Sharma, V. (2022). Nanobiosensors’ Potentialities for Environmental Monitoring. In Nanobiosensors for Environmental Monitoring (pp. 41-74). Springer, Cham.

Kapil, S., Pal, N., Vinayak, A., & Sharma, V. (2021). Synthesis and characterization of bionanomaterials. Bionanomaterials Fundamentals and biomedical applications. (pp. 3;1-3;32). IOP publishing.

Nirmalya Pal, Shikha Kapil (2020). Development of cellulolytic thermotolerant fungal strain. In Genetic and Metabolic Engineering for Improved Biofuel Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass (pp. 137-142). Elsevier.

TRAINING

TECH-INVENT “Hands-on Experience in Handling Sophisticated Instruments (HEHSI)” April 05-06, 2019. Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, India, 140413.

Workshop on “HPLC and Development of the Analytical Method in Formulations” July 7, 2018. University Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, India, 140413.

The completed 4-months training program at Unix Biotech, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India. Works as a trainee in Quality Control Job and handled various physical parameters and Microbiology lab.

Presented from March 15, 2015, to July 15, 2015.

SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES

Participated in International symposium on “Molecular Biology Approaches in Drug Discoveries” March 13, 2019. University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, India, 140413.

Participated in International conference on “Next Generation Medicines: From Bench to Bed Side” at Chandigarh College of Pharmacy, CGC Landran on 10th and 11th Feb 2017, Chandigarh, India.

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