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Dr. Alok Bharadwaj Astt. Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, Institute of Applied Sciences & Humanities, G.L.A. University, Mathura (U.P.) Mobile: +91-9219191317 : +91-9412827510 E-mail- alokbhard@rediffmail.com E-mail- alok.bhardwaj@gla.ac.in Object: Microbiologist working in an interdisciplinary team, as a researcher in the area of Biotechnology/Microbiology and Life sciences, want to work in a dynamic organization that values individual contribution, with a desire to learn and excel. Education:

Ph.D. in Microbiology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior. [Submitted in June-2008 and Awarded in June-2009] M. Sc: C.C.S. University, Meerut [2002], (65.3%). (Microbiology) B. Sc: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, [2000], (72.6%). (Industrial Microbiology) Intermediate: UP Board Allahabad, [1997], (67.6%). (Biology Group) High School: UP Board Allahabad, [1995], (65%). (Science Group)

Subjects: Microbiology, Immunology, Microbial genetics and Molecular biology, Virology, Bacteriology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Biomolecules, Mycology and Parasitology, Tools & Techniques, Biostatics and Computer applications. Experience: 1) Presently working as Asst.Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, Institute of Applied Sciences & Humanities, G.L.A.University, Mathura from August 2007 to till date. Technical Qualification: 1) Having Experience in Microbiological testing of Raw water, Soft Drinks & Dairy products. 2) Experience of isolating various bacterial & fungal strains from various food products and Clinical Specimens. 3) Well familiar with handling of laboratory equipments such as Autoclave, Hot air oven, Laminar air flow, Colony counter, Incubator, Spectrophotometer, Turbidity Meter, pH meter and T.D.S. Meter.

Trainings and Projects: 1) Worked as a Project trainee on Surveillance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in various dairy products and its susceptibility to selected antipseudomonal drugs and disinfectants in year 2002 for 6 months at S.B.S. (P.G.) Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Research, Dehradun (U.A.). 2) Worked as a trainee on Microbial Analysis of Milk & Dairy products with emphasis on Butter & Ghee in year 1999 for one month at Parag Dairy Ltd. Moradabad. Publications: 1) Alok Bharadwaj & Ashok K. Agrawal, 2007. Pseudomonas aeruginosa :an opportunistic human Pathogen in Agrobios Newsletter Vol-V, No. 10, March 2007 p.p. 15 (Popular Article). 2) Alok Bharadwaj, Ashok K. Agrawal & Surendra Singh. 2006. Efficacy of metal ions and disinfectants in Controlling the incidence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates. The Journal of Plant Science Reserch.Vol. 22, No. 3-4, pp. 221-224. 3) Alok Bharadwaj,Ashok K. Agrawal & Surendra Singh 2007. Surveillance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in dairy products and its susceptibility to selected antipseudomonal drugs. Flora and Fauna. Vol.13 , No.1, pp. 69-75. 4) Alok Bharadwaj, Ashok K. Agrawal & Surendra Singh 2007.Comparative efficacy of compost and vermicompost on physicochemical characteristics of salt affected soils. Flora and Fauna. Vol. 13, No.2, pp. 335-339. 5) Alok Bharadwaj and Agrawal, A. K. 2009. Management of oil refinery effluent contaminated soil using composted rice husk. The ICFAI University Journal of Environmental Sciences. Vol.3, No.-1, pp. 26-34. 6) Alok Bharadwaj.2010. Management of kitchen waste material through vermicomposting. Asian Journal of Experimental and Biological Sciences. Vol.1, No.1,pp.175-177. Paper accepted for publication1) Alok Bharadwaj. Processing of different types of organic wastes through vermicomposting. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering. (A Journal of NEERI, Nagpur).Accepted for publication in April-2011. Abstract/Paper Presentation in Conferences/Symposium/Workshops1) Alok Bharadwaj and Ashok K. Agrawal. Efficacy of metal ions and disinfectants in controlling the incidence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates. Paper Presented in XXIX All India Botanical Conference held at M. S. University, Udaipur on Oct 9 11, 2006. pp 19-20.

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A.K.Singh, A.K.Agrawal, Shalini Sharma and Alok Bharadwaj. Influence of physicochemical characteristics on the population dynamics of soil microflora in contaminated/degraded soil. Poster presented in National Conference on Emerging Trends in Microbiology and Biotechnology held at Dr. Tanveer Malawat College of Biosciences, Bikaner on Jan 29 30, 2007.pp 13.

3) Alok Bharadwaj, Ashok K. Agrawal, Surendra Singh and Richa Singh. Comparative efficacy of compost and
vermicompost on physicochemical characteristics of salt affected soils. Poster Presented in National Conference on Emerging Trends in Microbiology and Biotechnology held at Dr. Tanveer Malawat College of Biosciences, Bikaner on Jan 29 30, 2007.pp 13.

4) Alok Bharadwaj, Surendra Singh, Ashok K. Agrawal, and Ashok Singh. Effects of organic amendments on
different characteristics of salt affected soils. Paper Presented in XXX All India Botanical Conference held at Jiwaji University, Gwalior on Nov. 28 30, 2007. pp. 123.

5) Alok

Bharadwaj, Ashok K. Agrawal, Surendra Singh and Richa Singh. Influence of vermicompost enrichment on fertility status of poorly productive soils of Mathura. Poster Presented in XXXI All India Botanical Conference held at University of Allahabad, Allahabad on Dec. 17 -19, 2008. pp.150- 151.

6) A.K.Singh, A.K.Agrawal, R.N. Singh and Alok Bharadwaj. Growth response of tomato plants in Usar soils
enriched with vermicompost. Poster Presented in XXXI All India Botanical Conference held at University of Allahabad, Allahabad on Dec. 17 -19, 2008. Pp. 151.

7) Alok Bharadwaj. Participated in the workshop on Spoken Communication For Classroom Teachers held
at G.L.A. Group of institutions, Mathura (U.P.) on 21-23 December, 2008.

8) Alok Bharadwaj & Ashok K. Agrawal. Management of oil refinery effluent contaminated soil as influenced
with composted rice husk. Poster presented in International Conference on Current Trends in Biotechnology and Implications in Agriculture at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut on Feb. 19- 21, 2009. pp. 217-218.

9) Alok Bharadwaj. Management of kitchen waste material through vermicomposting. Poster presented in an
International congress on Recent Advances in Environmental Science & Technology held at Centre for Environmental Science & Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on 2-4 Nov, 2009 pp- 57.

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Alok Bharadwaj, A.K. Bhatia and A.K.Agrawal . Impact of vermicompost amendment on the physicochemical parameters and microbial population of unfertile barren soils. Poster presented in a National Conference on Biotechnology and The Environment held at National Institute of Technology, (NIT) Durgapur (W.B.), on 4-5 Oct, 2010, pp- 76.

11) Alok Bharadwaj. Impact of varying concentration of vermicompost on usar soil with reference to growth behaviour of Lycopersicum esculentum. Poster presented in National symposium on Integrated Farming Systems for Sustainable Agriculture Challenges and Opportunities held at Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (U.P.), on 19-21 Feb., 2011, pp 131.

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Alok Bharadwaj, A.K. Bhatia and A.K.Agrawal . Microbial ecology of saline soil with special reference to succession of microflora as amended with vermicompost. Poster presented in a International Conference on Microorganisms In Environmental Management & Biotechnology held at Baraktullah University, Bhopal (M.P.) on 1 - 3 July, 2011, pp- 7.

Microbial Techniques: Maintenance of Bacterial / Virus /Fungal cultures. Lyophilization (Freeze-drying) of bacterial and viral cultures. Isolation and Identification of bacteria using biochemical tests. Isolation and Identification of fungi. Spectrophotometry. Computer Expertise:

MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point and Internet.

Memberships: Life member of The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata. Personal Profile: Fathers Name Date of Birth Permanent Address Nationality Marital Status Gender Language Known References: Prof. Surendra Singh Center of Advanced Studies in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.) Email: surendrasingh.bhu@gmail.com Dr. Ashok Kumar Agrawal Reader & Co-Ordinator, Department of Microbiology B.S.A. (P.G.) College, Mathura ( U.P.) Email- drashokagarwal@rediffmail.com Declaration: I here by declare that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Dr. A.K. Puniya Senior Scientist, Div. of Dairy Microbiology National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal (Haryana) Email: puniya1234@rediffmail.com Dr. Ashok Kumar Bhatia Professor & Head, Dept. of Biotechnology, Institute of Professional Studies, G.L.A. University, Mathura. Email: akbhatia33@yahoo.com Shri- Om Prakash Sharma 22 January 1981 32 AB, Krishna Nagar, Mathura (U.P.) Indian Married Male English and Hindi

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