Photograph Name Dr SUJATA SINHA
Email Id sujatasinha1009@gmail.com Date Of Join 18/04/1991
Designation Associate Professor Mobile No 9818751501
Address B-10/7278 Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070
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Educational Qualifications
Degree Institution Year
Ph. D Patna University 1990
M.Sc University of Delhi 1983-1985
B.Sc University of Delhi 1980-1983
Career Profile

Teaching in different colleges of University of Delhi since 1989.

Lecturer in Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, 18th April, 1991.

Senior Lecturer in Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, 2000 – 2005.

Reader/Selection Grade in Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, 2005 – 06.

Assistant Professor in Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, 2006 – 2008.

Associate Professor in Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, 2008 onwards.

Administrative Assignments

1. Teacher – in – charge of Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, 1990 – 1995, 2001 – 2003, 2006 – 2008, 2010 – 2012.

2. Member of courses committee, Department of Botany, University of Delhi, 2001 – 2003.

3. NSS Nodal Officer, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, 1995 – 1997, 2013

4. Member of Governing Body, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, 1992, 2004.

5. Vice-principal  in 2008.

6. Coordinator Swach Bharat Abhiyaan, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, 2014.

7. Convenor/Member of various staff council of the college:

(a) Time – Table: 1990 – 1995, 2001 – 2003, 2006 – 2008, 2010 – 2012.

(b) Admission: 1991 – 1995, 2001 – 2003, 2006 – 2008, 2010 – 2014.

(c) Eco – Club Convenor

(d) College Maintenance

(e) Garden Committee: Convenor and Member

(f) Charak Sushruta Bio – Chemical Society: Convenor

(g) Kalpvriksha Botanical Society: Convenor 2010 – 2012.

(h) Alumni Committee

(i) Library Committee: 1990 – 1995, 2001 – 2003, 2006 – 2008, 2010 – 2012.

(j) Academic Development Committee: 1990–1995, 2001 – 2003, 2006 – 2008, 2010 – 2012.

(k) Attendance Committee: Convenor 2012.

(l) Examination Committee: Convenor 2007.

(m) Editor of College Magazine – “Reflections”, 1996.

(n) Member, Internal Assessment Monitoring Committee, 2014-18.

(o) Convenor, Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan, 2014.

(p) Member, mentoring and councelling committee,2018.

(q) Member, Sangyaan the quiz committee,2017,2018.

(r) Member, organizing committee of inter college quiz competition of Science Fest, 2019.

  1. Convenor of syllabus reframing of B.Sc. (H) Botany paper CC-XIV :   Reproductive Biology ofAngiosperms (LOCF), 2019 of the University of Delhi.
  2. Convenor of syllabus reframing of B.Sc. (H) Botany Semester I “Ecology and Conservation”, B.Sc. (H) Botany Semester V Paper Plant Biotechnology  and B.Sc. Life Science Semester V Paper  Ecology and Evolution” for NCP 2020“ for University of Delhi 2021-2022..
  3. Admission committee of B.Sc. (H) Botany and B.Sc. Life Science 2021-2022.
  4. Convenor Discipline Committee of second floor 2021-2022.
  5. 2022-2023
    1. Admission committee of B.Sc. (H) Botany and B.Sc. Life Science.
    2. Mentor of 20 mentees of B.Sc. (H) Botany.
    3. Co-convenor of “Kalpvriksha” Botanical Society.
    4. Organized Inaugural lecture of “Kalpvriksha” Botanical Society.
    5. Organized Inter College Debate Competition in Delonix.
    6. Organized Valedictory in Delonix.
    7. Member debate competition in “KALRAV”.
    8. Member refreshment committee in Sports Day.
    9. Convenor of committee of promotion of colleagues.
    10. Member stock verification committee Department of Botany.
    11. Member moderation committee, Department of Botany.
    12. Member AAA committee of college.
    13. Member alumni committee Department of Botany.
Areas of Interest / Specialization
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Plant Tissue Culture
  • Plant Embryology
  • Ecology
Subjects Taught

Name of the Course

Year/Semester

Name of the Subject

Year

B. Sc. (H) Botany

I Year/I Semester

Microbiology and Algae

2010 onwards

B. Sc. (H) Botany

II Year/IV Semester

Phytogeography and Ecology

2011 onwards

B. Sc. (H) Botany

III Year/V Semester

Genetics and Genomics

2012 onwards

B. Sc. (H) Botany

III Year/VI Semester

Developmental Biology

2013 onwards

B. Sc. Life Sciences

B. Sc. Physical Sciences

B. Sc. Applied Physical Sciences

I Year

Algae, Bryophytes,

Cell Biology

1990 – 2009

2006 – 2009

2006 – 2009

B. Sc. Life Sciences

II Year

Gymnosperms, Pteridophytes, Anatomy, Genetics

1991 – 2009

B. Sc. Life Sciences

III Year

Ecology and Economic Botany

1992 onwards

 

Research Guidance
Publications Profile

Papers Presented in Conferences/Worshop/Seminar/Symposium/Colloquia:

  1.     Abstract in proceedings of Indian Botanical Congress, Bangalore 1986.
  2.       Paper presented “Morphogenetic Studies in Vicia Faba Linn” in National Symposium on Cytogenetic Research in India – An Appraisal, 1987, Patna University.
  3.       “Culture, Regeneration of Fusion of Protoplast of Fabaceous Plants – A Review”. Biojournal I (2) 1–10 December, 1989.
  4.       “A Fragile Ecosystem: Corals” in National Conference on Advances in Environmental Sciences and Plant Biotechnology, 4th-5th February, 2013, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.
  5.       Poster Presentation: “Desertification: A Major Environmental Concern” in National Conference on Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptations, Mitigation Scenario and Future Challenges in Indian Perspectives, 2nd – 3rd March, 2015, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.
  6. “Sustainable approaches of Ancient India for Environmental Production” in National Conference on “Sustainable Environmental Perception : A Journey from Ancient India” June 5-6, 2022 organised by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College.
  7. “Environmental Benefits of Trees Outside Forest” in National Conference on “Sustainable Environmental Perception : A Journey from Ancient India” June 5-6, 2022 organised by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College.
  8. “Forest Ecosystem services towards sustainable development” in National Conference on “Sustainable Environmental Perception : A Journey from Ancient India” June 5-6, 2022 organised by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

  

 

Other Publications:

1.      Chief Editor of “Biotechnology” Newsletter of Botanical Society –Vol. 1, 2010, Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

2.      Chief Editor of “Climate Change” Newsletter of Botanical Society –Vol. 2, 2011, Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

3.      Editor of “Plant Science” Newsletter of Botanical Society –Vol. 3, 2012, Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

4.      Editor of “Plant Science” Newsletter of Botanical Society –Vol. 4, 2013, Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

5.      Article “Mangroves” in “Plant Science” Newsletter of Botanical Society –Vol. 4, 2013, Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

6.                  Sharma, D and Sinha,S.”Environmental benefits of trees outside forest(TOF)” in Journal of Agroecology and Natural Resource Management vol.9: 43-50, 2022.

Popular Articles:

1.      “Gyanodaya – An Educational Train Journey” in Reflections, 2013, the college magazine of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

2.      “All Flesh is Grass” in Reflections, 2014, the college magazine of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

3.      “Medicinal Plants – Herbs” in Reflections, 2015, the college magazine of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

  1. “Zenith of Co-Evolution and Mutualism” in Reflections, 2016, The college magazine of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.
  2. “Spice it up” in Reflections, 2017, The college magazine of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.
  3. “Educational Tour cum Exploring our Heritage” in Reflections, 2018.  The college magazine of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.
  4. Contributed a chapter “Challenges and opportunities of Establishing Jungle Flora Nursery in Urban Settlements” in edited book “Urban Ecology and Global Climate Change” published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. In 2022.
Conference Organization/ Presentations (in the last three years)

Participated:

1.      Participated in Indian Botanical Congress, Bangalore, December 1986 as young scientist.

2.      Participated in National Workshop on “Culture as a Tool for Biotechnological Research”, November 18 – 26, 1986, Patna University.

3.      Presented a paper in National Symposium on Cytogenetic Research in India, 1987, Patna University.

4.      Participated in “National Environment Awareness Campaign”, 2001, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi.

5.      Participated in “Environmental Pollution and Public Health Seminar”, 2002, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

6.      Participated in the National Seminar of NSS on “Influence of Media on Society”, 2004, University of Delhi.

7.      Participated in workshop on “Biology Laboratory Course”, September 2 – 4, 2008, organized by ILLL in Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi.

8.      Participated in workshop on “Open Educational Resources, Wiki Ed”, October 21 – 24, 2008, organized by ILLL in Archarya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi.

9.      Participated in workshop on “Biology Laboratory Course”, October 21 – 24, 2008, organized by ILLL in Archarya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi. 

10.  Participated in ILLL workshop Tier – II – Microsoft Corp. in Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

11.  Participated in National Workshop “Evolutionary Perspectives in Modern Biological Teaching and Research”, jointly organized by Institute of Life Long Learning, Centre for Science Education and Communication and Archarya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi, May 9–10, 2011 at Academic Research Centre, University of Delhi.

12.  Participated in 3 day National Conference on “Ecology and Environmental Management: Indian Scenario”, February 24 – 26, 2011 organized by Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi (South Campus), New Delhi.

13.  Participated in BIOTIKOS Workshop on “Impact of Biotechnology on Man and Environment”, 10th March, 2011, organized by TERI University, Biotechnology Society.

14.   Participated in National Conference of “Advances in Environmental Sciences and  Plant Biotechnology”FEB.4-5, 2013 organised by Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

15.    Participated in National Conference on “Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptations,Mitigation Scenario and Future Challenges in Indian Perspective”, 2nd-3rd March 2015,organised by Department of Botany , Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi..

16.  Participated in National Symposium on “Trends in Research and Innovations in Life Sciences at Undergraduate Level”, March 30th, 2016, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

17. Participated in National Conference on “Technological Empowerment of Women “ at Vigyaan Bhavan, March 8-9, 2018 organised by National Academy of Sciences, NASI, New Delhi.

18. Participated in the workshop in “teachers as mentors” organised by mentoring and councelling committee and zyego,2018, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

19. Participated in webinar on “The Nomenclatural Code and Its Relevance to Fungi” organised by Department of Botany, Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi on May 4, 2020.

20. Participated in online faculty training program on Microsoft teams organized by IQAC, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi on July 25, 2020.

21. Participated in special public webinar on “National Education Policy 2020 – Strategy for Self-Reliant India”  organized by IQAC, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi on August 25, 2020.

22. Reading of the preamble to constitution of December 2 , 2020.

23. Attended one day webinar on “Floral Gardening Skills” organized by Gargi College, University of Delhi on 19th July 2021.

24. Attended special public webinar on “Taking Stock of Geopolitical and Geo Economic Challenges and Opportunities for India”  organized by IGAC Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi on 6th September 2021.

25. Participated in the online event “Let Food Be thy Medicine” organized by Department of Biochemistry, Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, University of Delhi on 28th September2021.

26. Participated in film screening of “Ecosystem conservation and Habitat Destruction”  organized by IQAC Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi on 12th October 2021.

 

 

Organized:

1.      Organized National Conference on “Advances in Environmental Sciences and Plant Biotechnology” February 4th – 5th, 2013, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

2.      Organizing Committee member of “National Conference on Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptations, Mitigation Scenario and Future Challenges in Indian Perspective”, March 2nd–3rd, 2015, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

3.      Member of organizing committee in An International Outreach Program “Microsphere” organized jointly by University of Delhi and INSCR on 17th September 2021.

4.      Member of organizing committee of National Webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights: Issues and Challenges”  organized by Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi on 24-25th September 2021.

5. Member of organizing committee of a two days International online Symposium on “Reproductive Health and Physical Fitness” organized by IQAC Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi on 28-29th September 2021.

  1. Coordinator in International e symposium on “Intellectual Property Rights in Education and Research” held on February 16,2022 organised by Department of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.
  2. Member of Advisory Committee of National Conference on ““Sustainable Environmental Perception : A Journey from Ancient India” June 5-6, 2022 organised by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.

Evaluations / Examinations

  1. Member of screening committee for Assistant Professors in Botany (1992 onwards).
  2. Paper setting and evaluation of theory and practical examinations of various universities (Delhi University, Patna University and Indraprastha University).
  3. Internal Assessment of each semester of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.
  4. Evaluated projects of Students and teachers of University of Delhi.
  5. Co-ordinator course revision committee for a paper of Botany (H) of UGC. LOCF, 2019.
  6. Member of screening committee for Associate Professors in Botany (2021).
  7. Paper setting and evaluation of theory and practical examinations of B.Sc. (H) Botany Semester III and IV of University of Delhi
  8. Invigilation of practical and theory examination.
  9. Examinaer of Practical examination of Botany, Universtiy of Delhi.

2022-2023

  1. Paper setting and evaluation of theory and practical examinations of B.Sc. (H) Botany Semester III and IV of University of Delhi
  2. Invigilation of practical and theory examination.
  3. Examinaer of Practical examination of Botany, Universtiy of Delhi.

 

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)
Awards and Distinctions

1.      Merit Scholarship from 1983 – 85 from Ministry of Education, Government of India.

2.      Qualified National Educational Test (NET), 1985, of University Grants Commission (UGC), India.

3.      Junior Research Fellow UGC, 1985.

4.      Senior Research Fellow, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India, till 1990.

             

Association With Professional Bodies
Other Activities

1. Convenor of various committees of college

2. Member of courses committee of University of Delhi

3. Paper setter and examiner in  Delhi, GGSIP and Patna University

4. Supervised a group of girls students from our college in Gyanodaya Educational tour organized by University of Delhi in June, 2012.

Assignment, Notes for Students

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