Dr. Rama Kant
Head & Associate Professor
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
Department of Botany, Meerut, 250004
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION DETAILS
| EXAMINATION | BOARD/ UNIVERSITY/ INSTITUTE | SUBJECT | PASSING YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10TH | U.P. BOARD | MATH, SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, ENGLISH, HINDI, S. SC | 1987 |
| 12TH | U.P. BOARD | BIOLOGY, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY,ENGLISH, HINDI | 1989 |
| UG | K.U. KANPUR | BOTANY, ZOOLOGY, CHEMISTRY | 1993 |
| PG | K.U. KANPUR | BOTANY | 1995 |
| PH.D | UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD | BOTANY (PHYCOLOGY) | 2002 |
DETAILS OF SERVICE(TILL DATE)
| EMPLOYER'S NAME & ADDRESS | DESIGNATION | TYPE | DATE(FROM) | DATE(TO) | TOTAL EXP. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, GOVT OF TRIPURA, AGARTALA | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (STAGE-II) | REGULAR | 2012-04-21 | 2017-04-20 | |
| HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, GOVT OF TRIPURA, AGARTAL | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | REGULAR | 2008-08-21 | 2018-03-21 | 9 YEARS , 7 MONTHS, 4 DAYS |
| HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, GOVT OF TRIPURA, AGARTALA | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | REGULAR | 2008-04-21 | 2012-04-20 | |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD, PRAYAGRAJ, INDIA | FIXED TERM | 2006-06-01 | 2008-04-20 |
SEMINARS / CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS / ETC.
| TYPE OF PARTICIPATION | TYPE | TOPIC | DATE(FROM-TO) | ORGANIZING INSTITUTE | MODE OF PARTICIPATION | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Participant Only | Seminars | medicinal plants and herbal immune-booster in covid-19 pandemic and beyond : current scenerio and future prospects | 2021-04-09 - 2021-04-09 | RG PG College (CCSU), Meerut | Online | No |
| As Participant Only | Seminars | Higher Education and socio-economic devlopment of india: Opportunities and challenges | 2018-07-15 - 2018-07-16 | CCS University, Meerut | Offline | No |
| As Participant Only | Webinars | emerging potential of bioentrepreneurship: Prospects and way for rural development | 2020-12-03 - 2020-12-03 | SVP University of Ag and Technology , Meerut | Online | No |
| As Participant Only | Webinars | microbes for human welfare | 2020-06-12 - 2020-06-14 | Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar | Online | No |
| As Participant Only | Webinars | Covid-19: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable enviromental development | 2020-06-05 - 2020-06-07 | AKS University, Satna | Online | No |
| As Participant Only | Workshop | entrepreneurship skills for self delpendency | 2021-03-20 - 2021-03-26 | AKS University, Satna | Online | No |
| As Participant Only | Workshop |  E-Workshop on Emerging tools and Techniques in Information Technology | 2020-12-15 - 2020-12-19 | TRIPURA UNIVERSITY, Tripura | Online | No |
| As Participant Only | Workshop |  International E-Workshop on Climate Change impact on Water Resources Systems (CCIWRS 2020) | 2020-09-28 - 2020-10-03 | NIT, Silchar | Online | No |
| As Participant Only | Workshop | status and consevation of medicinal and aromatic plants in india | 2019-02-21 - 2019-02-21 | CCS University, Meerut | Offline | No |
| As Participant Only | Workshop | indetification of mushrooms and their cultivation | 2018-10-03 - 2018-10-03 | CCS University, Meerut | Offline | No |
| As Participant Only | Workshop | Advanced biological techniques and intellectual property rights | 2018-07-27 - 2018-07-28 | CCS University, Meerut | Offline | No |
| As Participant Only | Workshop | Leadership skill | 2018-07-21 - 2018-07-21 | ITC Academy, Chennai, Hosted by CCSU, Meerut | Offline | No |
| Delivered a lecture/Resource Person | Conferences | CYANOBACTERIA: THE FASCINATING MICROBES | 2024-11-13 - 2024-11-14 | Interdisciplinary Exploration in Science: From Basic to Advanced Research & Innovation organised by R.K. (P.G.) College, Shamli, Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), India | Delivered an Invited Lecture | Nil |
| Delivered a lecture/Resource Person | Invited Lecture/Resource Person | water as a resource | 2021-09-04 - 2021-09-04 | RKM, Kailashahar, Tripura | Online | No |
| Delivered a lecture/Resource Person | Invited Lecture/Resource Person | bioinoculants and sustainable agriculture development | 2020-06-05 - 2020-06-05 | Ram Jaipal College (J.P. University), Chhapra | Online | No |
| Delivered a lecture/Resource Person | Webinars | facets of synthetic and medicinal chemistry and active application in society | 2021-06-25 - 2021-06-25 | Ambekar College, Fatikroy, Tripura | Online | No |
| Delivered a lecture/Resource Person | Workshop | development of algae based entrepreneurship | 2021-03-22 - 2021-03-26 | G.A.P.G. College, (AKS University), Satna | Online | No |
| Presented a Paper | Conferences | cyanoprokaryotes of indo-bangla region of india | 2019-02-18 - 2019-02-19 | Punjabi University, Patiala | Offline | No |
ORIENTATION/REFRESHER COURSE / TRAINING / SUMMER SCHOOL/QIP/FIP
| TITLE | TYPE OF COURSE | INSTITUTE NAME WITH DETAILS | DURATION (FROM - TO) | MODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term Course | FDP on Indian Knowledge System | UGC-MMTTC, JNV University, Jodhpur | 2024-07-03 - 2024-07-10 | Online |
| Short Term Course | FDP on Mentoring Institutional Social Responsibility and Facilitation for Community Engagement | UGC-HRDC, JNV University, Jodhpur | 2022-12-05 - 2022-12-10 | Offline |
| Short Term Course | National Workshop on Emerging Tools and Technologies in Research | Tripura University, Agartala | 2020-12-15 - 2020-12-19 | Online |
| Short Term Course | International Workshop on Climate Change impact on Water Resources System | NIT, Silchar | 2020-09-28 - 2020-10-02 | Online |
| Refresher Course | Refresher Course (Biotechnology) | UGC-ASC, APS University, Rewa | 2020-09-03 - 2020-10-28 | Online |
| Short Term Course | Short Term Training Course on MOOCs, E-Content Development and Open Educational Resources | UGC-HMRDC, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj | 2020-07-23 - 2020-07-29 | Online |
RESEARCH PAPERS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS
| TITLE OF THE PAPER | NAME OF JOURNAL | VOL ISSUE & PAGE NO. | ISSN NO | MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION | UGC/SCOPUS/WEB OF SCIENCE APPROVED JOURNALS | NAME OF AUTHOR'S | AUTHOR | LINK OF ARTICLE/PAPER/ABSTRACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact of nitrogen and phosphorus on the synthesis of carotenoids in Cladophora glomerata (Linnaeus) Kützing, a green macroalga | Int. J. of Pharm. Sci. | 3 (8): 2376-2382 | 0975-4725 | 2025-10-24 | Other | 5 | Corresponding Author | |
| Impact of combined nitrogen sources on growth and synthesis of bioactive compounds in Synechococcus elongatus Nägeli, a coccoid cyanobacterium | Egyptian Journal of Botany | 65 (4): 71-80 | p0375-9237 e2357-0350 | 2025-10-05 | Scopus | 12 | Corresponding Author | |
| Diversity and phylogenetic relationships of Cylindrospermum species from the aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats of Meerut, Western Uttar Pradesh, Bharat. | Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries | 29 (5):1575-1601 | 1110 – 6131 | 2025-10-04 | Scopus | 16 | Corresponding Author | |
| Phytochemical characterization, taxonomic insights, and immunomodulatory mechanisms of Echinacea purpurea: A comprehensive review on its role in enhancing host defences against viral and bacterial pathogens | Int. J. of Pharm. Sci. | 3 (8): 1640-1652 | 0975-4725 | 2025-08-15 | Other | 8 | Corresponding Author | |
| Exploring the sub-aerial blue-green algae for scytonemin, An UV screening pigment for pharmaceutical application | Int. J. of Pharm. Sci. | 3 (8): 866-874 | 0975-4725 | 2025-08-08 | 1 | Corresponding Author | ||
| Liquid Biofuel from Microalgae: A Review | Plant Archives | 25 (1): (Supplement 1): 365-376 | p0972-5210 e2581-6063 | 2025-01-31 | Scopus | 9 | Corresponding Author | |
| An overview of algal carotenoids: source, applications and biosynthesis | Egyptian J. of Phycol. | 26: 101-107 | 1110-8649 | 2025-01-31 | Scopus | 13 | Corresponding Author | |
| Exploring the diversity of the Bacillariophytes from Meerut and adjoining areas of Western Uttar Pradesh, India. | Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries | 28: (6) 557-587 | 1110 – 6131 | 2024-12-31 | Scopus | 11 | Corresponding Author | |
| Green synthesis and characterization of copper oxide nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Terminalia muelleri (Benth) and their antibacterial potential. | Bioscene | 21 (4): 369-382 | p1539-2422 e2055-1583 | 2024-12-31 | Scopus | 8 | Corresponding Author | |
| Exopolysaccharides from Cyanobacteria: Potential source, Extraction process and application: A Review. | Bioscene | 21 (4): 258-281. | p1539-2422 e2055-1583 | 2024-12-31 | Scopus | 9 | Corresponding Author | |
| Biochemicalprofiling of Chlorophylls, Carotenoids, Proteins and Lipids of Trentepohliaaurea (L) C. Martius, Chlorophyta | Egyptian Journal of Phycology | 25(1):15-20 | 1110-8649 | 2024-06-30 | Other | Doli and K. Sarma | Corresponding Author | https://egyjs.journals.ekb.eg/article_368328.html |
| Influence of anaerobically digested dairy waste on growth and bioactive compounds of Spirulinasubsalsa (Cyanobacteria) under semi-continuous culture conditions. | Microbiol. Biotechnol. Lett. | 52(2):114–121 | 1598-642X | 2024-06-27 | SCOPUS | 2. K. Sarma,P. Chavak,Doli, M. Sharma and N. Kumar | Corresponding Author | https://www.mbl.or.kr/journal/view.html?pn=current_issue&uid=3355&vmd=Full |
| Biogenic synthesis of green nanoparticles using ethanolic extract of Nostoc punctiforme(Kützing ex Hariot) Hariotand assessment ofitsantibacterial activity | J. Appl. Biosci. | 49 (1&2): 63-67 | 1997-5902 | 2023-12-30 | Web of science | Sarma, N. Kumar, M. Sharma, A. Malik, MansiBaliyan, Sakshi, ManviBaliyan, Doli, Deepti Gupta and Gauri | Corresponding Author | https://connectjournals.com/pages/articledetails/toc037857 |
| Modeling the influence of light quality on growth and synthesis of natural products by the diazotropic blue-green alga Cylindrospermum muscicola MTC-30602 | Egyptian Journal of Phycology | 24 (1):194-212 | 1110-8649 | 2023-12-27 | Web of science | 27. K. Sarma, A. Tyagi, Doli, Deepti Gupta, Gauri and N. Kumar | Corresponding Author | https://indianbotsoc.org/view-article-page/2431 |
| Optimization of light quality for enhanced production of natural products by semi-continuous culturing of Cylindrospermum sp. MTC-30601 (Cyanoprokaryota), isolated from Meerut, India | L. Sc. Bulletin | 18 (1& 2): 07-11 | 0973-5453 (Print), 2321-7952 (Online) | 2021-12-01 | NAAS Science Journal | Neha, Kuntal Sarma, Jyoti Singh, Nida Ziyaul, Amrish Saini, Sunil Kumar, Doli and Rama Kant | Corresponding Author | http://www.connectjournals.com/toc2.php?abstract=3518201H_07-11-A.pdf&&bookmark=CJ-034058&&issue_id=01-02&&yaer=2021 |
| Allelopathic interaction in bloom forming coccoid cyanoprokaryotes | L. Sc. Bulletin | 18 (1& 2): 95-97 | 0973-5453 (Print), 2321-7952 (Online) | 2021-12-01 | NAAS Science Journal | Jyoti Singh, Kuntal Sarma, Amrish Saini, Nida Ziyaul, Doli and Rama Kant | Corresponding Author | http://www.connectjournals.com/toc2.php?abstract=3520201H_95-97-A.pdf&&bookmark=CJ-034058&&issue_id=01-02&&yaer=2021 |
| Diversity of the genus Scenedesmus Meyen from water reservoir of Kailashahar,Unakoti, Tripura, India | Nat. J. Life Scs | 18 (1&2): 17-22 | 0972-995X (Print), 2321-7960 (Online) | 2021-12-01 | NAAS Science Journal | Rama Kant, Kuntal Sarma, Jyoti Singh, Amrish Saini, Nida Ziyaul, Sunil Kumar, Moushum Bhattacharyya and Dipak Das | Main Author | http://www.connectjournals.com/toc2.php?abstract=3516701H_17-22-A.pdf&&bookmark=CJ-034662&&issue_id=01-02&&yaer=2021 |
| Morphology and reproduction of Oocystaenium elegans Gonzalves et Mehra (Chlorellales, Chlorophyta) | J. Indian Bot. Soc.101 | 101(4):374-379 | 0019-4468 (P); 2455-7218 (E) | 2021-12-01 | UGC-CARE/Scopus listed | RICHA TANDON, KIRTIRAJE SINGH, AMITA PANDEY, RAMA KANT AND G.L. TIWARI | Corresponding Author | DOI: 10.5958/2455-7218.2021.00037.1 |
| Lectotypification of Colebrookea oppositifolia Sm. (Lamiaceae) | J. Indian Bot. Soc.101 | 101(3):380-382 | 0019-4468 (P); 2455-7218 (E) | 2021-12-01 | UGC-CARE listed | VIJAI MALIK, ARCHASVI TYAGI, LALITA SAINI, VIVEK KUMAR, FAIZA I. MOHAMMAD, INAM MOHAMMAD AND RAMA KANT | Co-Author | DOI: 10.5958/2455-7218.2021.00034.6 |
| Seasonal fluctuation in cyanobacterial flora of anthropogenic water reservoir of Kailashahar, Unakoti, Tripura, India | Plant Archives | 20(2):3467-3474 | 0972-5210 (P); 2581-6063(O) | 2020-10-01 | UGC-CARE/Scopus listed | Rama Kant, Kuntal Sarma, Jyoti Singh, Nida Ziyaul, Amrish Saini, and Sunil Kumar | Main Author | http://www.plantarchives.org/20-2/3467-3474%20(6189).pdf |
| Diversity of the genus Nostoc Vaucher (Nostocales, Cyanoprokaryota) from Tripura, India | J. Indian Bot. Soc.100 | 100(1&2): 15-29 | 0019-4468 (P); 2455-7218(O) | 2020-10-01 | UGC-CARE listed | Rama Kant, K. Sarma, J. Singh, N. Ziyaul, A. Saini and S Kumar | Main Author | https://indianbotsoc.org/view-article-page/1016 |
| Exploring Biofuel potential of dominant microalgae of North East Region of India | Biotech Today | 10(1):24-28 | 2319-2186 (P); 2322-0996 (O) | 2020-01-01 | Science Journal | K. Sarma, S. Kumar, J. Singh, A. Saini and Rama Kant | Corresponding Author | DOI:10.5958/2322-0996.2020.00004.6 |
PUBLICATION PROFILE (OTHER THAN RESEARCH PAPERS)
| PUBLICATION | TITLE | PUBLISHER/TITLE OF THE CHAPTER | YEAR OF PUBLICATION/LATEST EDITION WITH DATE | ISBN NO | PAGE NO (FROM-TO) IN BOOK CHAPTER | TYPE OF AUTHORSHIP | CO-AUTHORS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Healing with Herbs: Herbal Therapies for Disease Prevention and Treatment | Deep Science Publishing | 2025-10-10 | 978-93-7185-486-3 | 1-160 | Editor | 3 |
| Book chapter | Ecology and Biodiversity | Bhumi Publishing, Kolhapur | 2025-04-30 | 978-93-48620-69-9 | 143-149 | Corresponding author | 8 |
| Book chapter | Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil): History, culture, uses and cultivation | Ecology and Biodiversity | 2025-04-30 | 978-93-48620-69-9 | 62-74 | Corresponding author | 6 |
| Chapter in an Edited Book | AI in Geospatial monitoring Inland freshwater wetland’s influence zones | Sankalp Publication, Bilaspur, India/The Scientific Spectrum of AI: Enhancing the future | 2024-07-05 | 978-93-6166-414-4 | 120-143 | Co-authors | H. Sharma, A. Pal and R. Kumar |
| Chapter in an Edited Books | New Vistas in Indian Flora (Ed. LJ Singh, V. Ranjan) | Certain common & interesting coccoid BGA (cyanobacteria) from India | 2021-01-01 | 978-81-943323-5-0 | 77-93 | Co-authors | RICHA TANDON, RAMA KANT, SARIKA KESHARWANI AND G.L. TIWARI |
PH.D. SUPERVISION/THESIS SUBMITTED/ONGOING
| NAME OF SCHOLAR | TITLE | AWARDED/SUBMITTED/ONGOING | REGISTRATION & LETTER NO | DATE OF ENROLLMENT | DATE OF AWARD | NAME OF SUPERVISOR/CO-SUPERVISOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doli | Biodiversity, Morpho-taxonomy and stress biology of Nostocales of Meerut and adjoining area | Ongoing | Res-2/B/21060003/13934 | 2022-01-19 | Dr. Rama Kant | |
| Sunil Kumar | Diversity and characterization of sub-aerial Blue-green Algae of Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), India | Ongoing | Res-2/B/21060014/13935 | 2022-01-19 | Dr. Rama Kant | |
| Nida Ziyaul | Chlorophycean algal flora of Meerut and their role in nutrient biomining from water bodies | Ongoing | Res-2/A1700654/8421 | 2018-06-12 | Dr. Rama Kant | |
| Amrish Saini | Phycobiota of dye-polluted of Hindon river and their role in dye-absorption | Ongoing | Res-2/A1700642/841 | 2018-05-25 | Dr. Rama Kant | |
| Amrish Saini | Phycobiota of dye-polluted of Hindon river and their role in dye-absorption | Awarded | Res-2/A1700642/841 | 2018-05-25 | 2025-01-15 | Dr. Rama Kant |
| Jyoti Singh | Biodiversity and biology of Blue-green algae of polluted water of Meerut city and their allelopathic interaction | Ongoing | Res-2/A1700655/8297 | 2018-05-09 | Dr. Rama Kant | |
| Jyoti Singh | Biodiversity and biology of Blue-green algae of polluted water of Meerut city and their allelopathic interaction | Awarded | Res-2/A1700655/8297 | 2018-05-09 | 2025-01-15 | Dr. Rama Kant |
ACADEMIC/ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
| NAME OF DEPARTMENT | DETAILS OF ACTIVITY | DATE (FROM-TO) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant controller, central evaluation Centre, KSV, CCS University, Meerut | Assistant Controller, Central Evaluation Centre, KSV, CCS University, Meerut | 2021-03-23-2022-04-04 |
| Members, Executive council, ccs university, meerut | MEMBERS, EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, CCS UNIVERSITY, MEERUT | 2022-01-14-2023-01-13 |
| Member, anti ragging committee | Member, Anti Ragging Committee, CCS University, Meerut | 2018-07-15-Till Present |
| Member, D.R.C., | Member, D.R.C./R.A.C, Botany Dept., CCS University, Meerut | 2022-01-22-Till Present |
| Member, Board of Studies, CCS University | 2023-06-26-Till Present | |
| Member, Admission Committee-UG, CCS University | 2022-08-29-2023-09-30 | |
| Convener, AQAR, Botany Dept., CCS University, Meerut | 2020-09-19-0000-00-00 | |
| Head of Department | 2025-06-28-Till Present |
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIP
| TEACHER RECEIVING AWARD FOR | DATE OF AWARD | PAN | DESIGNATION | NAME OF AWARD , FELLOWSHIP | NAME OF THE AWARDING AGENCY | IF AWARD WAS IN CASH ENTER AMOUNT | TYPE OF THE INCENTIVE GIVEN BY THE HEI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching | 2024-07-10 | ANSPK5152G | Associate Professor | Academic Excellence Award | UGC-MMTTCHRDC, JNV University, Jodhpur | 00 | Nil |
| Teaching | 2023-02-28 | ANSPK5152G | Associate Professor | Best Science Teacher | UGC-HRDC, JNV Jodhpur | 00 | Nil |
| Research | 2023-02-08 | ANSPK5152G | Associate Professor | SLS Best Scientist Award | Society of Life Sciences, Satna, India | 00 | Nil |
| Teaching | 2022-12-10 | ANSPK5152G | Associate Professor | E-Acharya Award | UGC-HRDC, JNV Jodhpur | 00 | Nil |
PATENT'S DETAILS
| PATENT APPLICATION NO. | STATUS OF PATENT | INVENTOR'S NAME | TITLE OF PATENT | APPLICANT'S NAME | PATENT FILLING DATE | PATENT PUBLISHED DATE / GRANTED DATE | PATENT PUBLICATION NUMBER / PATENT GRANTED NUMBER | ASSIGNEE'S NAME (INSTITUTE AFFILIATION'S AT TIME OF APPLICATION) | SOURCE OF PROOF |
|---|
RESEARCH PROJECT SPONSORED BY GOVT. AGENCY
| NAME OF PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR/CO-INVESTIGATOR | NAME OF FUNDING AGENCY | NAME OF PROJECT | MONTH & YEAR OF AWARD | FUND PROVIDED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR. RAMA KANT | U.P. GOVT. | ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PHORMIDIUM STRAINS FROM POLLUTED WATER BODIES OF MEERUT FOR HARNESSING OF VALUED ADDED PRODUCTS AND NUTRIENTS MINING POTENTIAL | 03 YEARS | 1,48,000.00 |
| DR. RAMA KANT | U.P. GOVT. | ENHANCEMENT OF HEAT TOLERANCE IN FOOD LEGUME CROP (CHICK PEA) RHIZOBIUM ENGINEERING | 03 YEARS | 2,19,000.00 |