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Dr. ARCHANA S. RANA # +91-9824409416 ▪ [email protected]
Career Objectives
Wish to build a career in an Academic & research relating environment that provides
an opportunity to utilize my skills.
To grow with the growth of organization.
Opportunity for on-going education, growth and development.
A broad exposure to ever evolving in Microbiology.
A work place where individual achievements and performance will be
recognized.
Research Experience
I have Completed Ph.D under the guidance of Dr. N.D.Pandhi, Prof. and Head
of Microbiology Dept., Virani Science College, Yogidham, Rajkot. Title of thesis
is:
“Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Probiotics and
Evaluation of their Therapeutic Aspects.”
M.Sc. Dissertation under the guidance of Prof. S. P. Singh entitled.
“Effect of U.V. Mutagenesis on the extra cellular Alkaline Protease
and Antibiotic Sensitivity among the Haloalkaliphilic bacteria Isolated
from coastal region of Jodiya.”
(Dissertation Submitted to Saurashtra University in Partfulfilment for the
Degree of Master of Science in Microbiology .March, 2005.)
I have worked on the White rot Fungi to study the degradation of Xenobiotic
compound, Bioremediation.
Dissertation Co-Guide of M.Sc. Microbiology Students of Department of
Microbiology, Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.
Dissertation Guide of B.Sc. Microbiology students of department of
microbiology, Shree M. & N. Virani Science college, Rajkot.
UGC Sponsored Minor Research Project: “Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy
of Normal Flora of GIT of Human and Animal Origin as Potential Probiotics.”
Details Regarding guidance for dissertations to UG/PG (B.Sc./M.Sc.)
Microbiology students
No. Name of the
Students
Level Title University
1 Smruti Mehta,
Meenaxi
Ruhchandani,
Avani Jethva
M.Sc.
2006
Isolation and Characterization
of probiotics bacteria
Mysore
University
2 Rachana Bhatt M.Sc.
2009-2010
Isolation, Identification and
Characterization of probiotics
isolated from human samples
Sardar Patel
University
3 Trupti Nandania M.Sc.
2010-2011
A study on the Antimicrobial
efficacy of selected probiotics
isolated from natural samples
Sardar Patel
University
4 Komal Patel M.Sc.
2010-2011
Study of antimicrobial
activity of some lactic acid
bacteria against selected
pathogens
Sardar Patel
University
5 Mital Vora M.Sc.
2010-2011
A study on the effect of
various factors on the
antimicrobial activity of some
selected lactic acid bacteria
Sardar Patel
University
6 Sejal Kothiya M.Sc.
2010-2011
Analysis of antimicrobial
efficacy of some selected
probiotics and study of effect
of prebiotics
Sardar Patel
University
7 Sweety Nathvani,
Hemali Kachhadia
B.Sc. 2010-
2011
Study of human normal
flora- Our symbionts
Saurashtra
University
8 Patel sneha,
Bhalodi freeny
B.Sc.2010-
2011
Study of opportunistic
Activity of
Normalflora
Saurashtra
University
9 Thumar Radhika
Rampanthi
Jignasha
B.Sc.
2010-2011
Bacteriological Significance
of Mother Milk
Saurashtra
University
10 Sejal K. Khunt,
Prapti P. Rajyaguru,
B.Sc.
2010-2011
Demographic survey of
cancer in Rajkot Cancer
Hospital
Saurashtra
University
11 Sakhiya Hetal
Raiyani Mirali
Makwana Sweta
Sagpariya Pooja
B.Sc.
2011-2012
Study of cell free Extracts of
probiotic Isolates as
Antimicrobial agents
Saurashtra
University
12 Panara Sonal
Godhani Mital
Kasundara Priya
Savsani Shital
B.Sc.
2011-2012
Study of different packed
food for presence of bacteria
Saurashtra
University
13 Vekariya Rita
Ghadiya Ankita
Vekariya Ankita
Vekariya Parul
B.Sc.
2011-2012
Morphological & Biochemical
Characterization of
Probiotics
Saurashtra
University
14 Dudhat malvika
Vaghela Mital
Ramani Rushika
Jariya Ankita
B.Sc.
2011-2012
Demographic survey of
Blood grouping system in
Rajkot
Saurashtra
University
Academic Experience
Working as Assistant Professor, Shree M. & N. Virani Science Collage,
Rajkot-360 005 and Gujarat. (Date of Joining 4th July, 2005)
Participated in Workshop on „Formulation of semester wise syllabus for
Second year B.Sc. Microbiology-2008‟ held on 22-8-2007 at Shree M. & N.
Virani Science College, Rajkot.
Participated in Workshop on „Formulation of Semester wise syllabus for Third
year B.Sc.Microbiology-2009‟ Held on 6-10-2008 at Shree M. & N. Virani
science college, Rajkot.
Orientation Programme: UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme held at
Saurashtra University, Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, and Rajkot
from 15/11/2010 to 12/12/2010.
Visiting Lecturer in Department of Microbiology (M.Sc. Microbiology), Shree
M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot
Visiting Lecturer in Department of Biotechnology (M.Sc. Biotechnology),
Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.
Visiting Lecturer in Department of Biochemistry (M.Sc. Biochemistry),
Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
Delivered two Microbiology Radio talk At ALL INDIA RADIO.
Delivered Four live lectures of Microbiology at BISAG: SANDHAN:
Gandhinagar.
Expert Lecturer at Workshop: Elementary Biostatistics: Organized by
Microbiology Department: 17th January to 23rd January
Delivered Three experts Lecture at Workshop for exam preparation organized
by GSBTM.
Book Published:
1) Evaluation of therapeutic aspects of Probiotics: LAP LAMBERT Academic
Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-659-17368-4
2) Enzymatic potential of halophiles from little ran of kutch. ISBN: 978-3-659-
38625-1
National level and State Level Workshop/Conference/Seminar/symposium
Attended:
1) UGC Recognized state level seminar on Frontiers and Advancements in
Biological Science in New Millennium, BIOGEN MEET, 2002 jointly organized by
Shree M. & N. Virani Science and Shree Yogiji Maharaj Arts & Commerce College,
Rajkot (Gujarat) And Sarvoday Kelavani Samaj, Rajkot (Gujarat).
2) 15th State level Seminar of Micro Study Circle, 21st Dec, 2003 held at Yogidham
Educational Campus, Rajkot.
3) UGC sponsored one day State level Seminar on “Environmental Problems of
Saurashtra and Kuchchh: Challenges and Solutions” held at Yogidham
Educational Campus, Rajkot on 01-02-2004.
4) UGC sponsored one day National level Seminar on “50 years of DNA Double Helix
Retrospect and Prospects” held at Hemu Ghadhavi Hall Rajkot by Shree M. & N.
Virani Science College and Sarvoday Kelavani Samaj Rajkot on 11th October,
2004.
5) One day National Workshop on “Nanotechnology: Opportunities & Challenges”
jointly organized by Saurashtra University and GUJCOST on 17th October, 2005
held at Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
6) 46th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India “ Micro-
Biotech 2005” during 8th to 10th December, 2005 organized by the Department
of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
7) UGC sponsored one day National level Seminar on “Bioinformatics- Emerging
Trends” held at Hemu Gadhavi Hall, Rajkot on 1st January, 2006.
8) 2nd National level Science Symposium 2006 Organized by Christ College in
association with GUJCOST on 7th January, 2006.
9) UGC-DSA National Conference on “Bioresources: Utilization and Conservation.”
17th- 18th February, 2006.
10) National Symposium on Contemporary Developments in Life Sciences, 4th March,
2006 held at Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan.
11) UGC sponsored one day National level Seminar on “Radiology in Service of
Mankind” organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot on 3rd
December, 2006.
12) One day Workshop on “Formulation of Semester wise syllabus for Second Year
B.Sc. Microbiology-2008” held at Shree M. & N. Virani Science college, Rajkot on
22nd August, 2007.
13) Workshop “T.Y. B.Sc. Microbiology Syllabus Forming” Organized on 6th October
2008 at Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Yogidham, Rajkot.
14) 3rd National Level Science Symposium 2008 Organized by Christ College on 6th
January, 2008.
15) UGC sponsored one day National level Seminar on “Communications in
Biomedical & Agricultural Sciences” on 6th September, 2008 Organized by Shree
M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.
16) State Level Seminar on “Current Trends in Environmental Sciences” organized by
Department of Biological and Environmental Science, N. V. Patel College of Pure
and Applied Sciences, V. V. Nagar on 20th September,2008
17) UGC Sponsored National Level Workshop on “Bioinformatics in Genetic
Engineering” Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot held on
16th February, 2009.
18) UGC sponsored one day National level Workshop on “Computer Aided Drug
Designing” organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot held on 17th
February, 2009.
19) National Symposium held at Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 9th March 2009.
20) Microbial Technology For Sustainable Environment, March 2-3, 2009 Regional
Conference organized by Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology,
University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmadabad.
21) “Biochemistry: A Global Approach from Molecule to Cell” held at Department of
Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 30th January, 2010.
22) “Dynamics of Effective Teaching” National Workshop organized by Atmiya Group
of Institutions on 2nd October, 2010, Saturday.
23) Building Youth Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop jointly organized
by All India Disaster Mitigation Institute, Ahmadabad and Academic Staff College,
Saurashtra University, Rajkot, on November 22-23, 2010.
24) UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme at Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff
College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot from 15-11-2010 to 12-12-2010.
25) Energy Conservation Day-2011 jointly organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science
College, Rajkot and Indian Oil Corporation Limited on 31st January, 2011.
26) “ Recent Advances in Microbial Technology” UGC Sponsored One day National
level seminar held at Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot on 28th
February, 2011
27) UGC sponsored one day National level Seminar on Biochemistry: Recent
Advances in Molecular Research organized by Department of Biochemistry,
Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 20th February, 2011.
28) GSBTM Sponsored National Level Seminar on “Functional Food: A New Concept
for Sustainable Livelihood.” Organized by Department of Biotechnology,
Junagardh Agriculture University, Junagardh, 10th March, 2011.
29) One day Seminar on Patenting organized by Biotechnology Department at
Atmiya Institute on 19th January, 2012.
30) Participated in workshop Elementary Biostatistics organized by Microbiology
department at Shree M. and N. Virani Science college, Rajkot on 17th January to
23rd January, 2012.
31) Attended National level Workshop “Recent advances in Biological Sciences”
organized by Department of Biotechnology, Shree M. & N. Virani Science college,
Rajkot: 5th and 6th March 2012.
32) Participated in 5th National level Science Symposium, 2012 on recent trends in
Science and Technology organized by Christ College, Rajkot : 18th March 2012.
33) One day DBT Sponsored state level Entrepreneurship Orientation Program
organized by Department of Biotechnology, Shree M. & N. Virani Science college,
Rajkot: 28th August, 2012.
34) UGC sponsored National level conference on “Bioscientific Technologies- An
Elixir for Research in 21st Century”, Shree M. & N. Virani Science college, Rajkot:
2nd February, 2013.
35) One day workshop on “Analysis of milk and Milk products at Home”, Organized
by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot: 13th April, 2013.
36) National Seminar on “Communication Skills-A key to corporate Success”
Organized by Department of Management, Atmiya, Institute of Technology &
Science, Rajkot: 20th November, 2013.
Research Publication:
Antimicrobial activity of probiotics from mother milk, curd and yoghurt
samples. International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research.
3(1): 188-192. Archana Rana, Neepa Pandhi, Trupti Nandania, and Mrugesh
Khunt (2012). (ICV- 4.17, IF- 0.92).
Comparative study of antimicrobial activity of normal flora of human & animal
GIT with commercial probiotics. International Journal of Universal Pharma &
Life sciences. 2 (1): 8-16. Archana Rana, Neepa Pandhi and Mrugesh Khunt
(2012).
Comparative study of effect of various parameters affecting growth and
physiology of normal flora of human & animal GIT with commercial probiotics
International Journal of Pharma and Biosciences. 3 (2): B230-240. Archana
Rana, Neepa Pandhi and Mrugesh Khunt (2012). (ICV- 4.63, IF-0.57).
Amylase from moderate halophiles isolated from wild ass excreta.
International Journal of Pharma &Biological sciences. 1 (4): 586-592.Mrugesh
Khunt, Neepa Pandhi and Archana Rana (2011).
Media optimization for lipase from Halomonas salina ku-19, an extreme
halophiles isolated from little rann of kutch. International Journal of Biological
and Pharmaceutical Research. 3 (2): 218-222. Mrugesh Khunt, Neepa Pandhi
and Archana Rana (2012). (ICV- 4.17, IF- 0.92).
Media optimization for lipase from Halomonas salina Mk-23, moderate
halophiles isolated from wild ass excreta. Journal of pure and Applied
Microbiology. Mrugesh Khunt, Neepa Pandhi and Archana Rana (2012).
(Accepted). (ICV- 9.00, NAAS- 4.0).
Effect of medium and environmental parameters on lipase production from
Halomonas salina Ku-10. Journal of pharmacy research. (In Communication).
Mrugesh Khunt, Neepa Pandhi and Archana Rana (2012). (IF-2.36)
Media optimization for lipase from Halomonas salina ku-20, an extreme
halophiles isolated from little rann of kutch. Indian Journal of Biochem and
Biophysics. Mrugesh Khunt, Neepa Pandhi and Archana Rana (2012). (In
Communication). (IF-0.824, NAAS-7.2)
Achievements:
Received University merit scholarship throughout M.Sc.
College Second in Bachelor of Science (Microbiology).
I secured second rank with distinction in Master of Science (Microbiology).
I secured First prize: YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD of for poster/paper
presentation in National Conference of “Bioresources: Utilization and
Conservation”.
I secured second prize at Ahmadabad- Gujarat University for the regional
conference- Oral Presentation of Probiotics. March, 2009
I secured First Prize in Oral Presentation National Conference of GSBTM
Sponsored National Level Seminar on “Functional Food: A New Concept for
Sustainable Livelihood.” Organized by Department of Biotechnology,
Junagardh Agriculture University, Junagardh, 10th March, 2011.
Certificate of Achievement on Centenary International Women‟s day
celebration: 2011, organized by AWAKE on 12th March 2011.
Certificate of Appreciation acknowledging the Research Output by Library
and Learning Centre, Shree M. & N. Virani Science College on 15th February
2013.
Paper (Poster) presentation:
During B.Sc., Poster was presented in Biogen meet-2002 named
“Bioterrorism”.
During M.Sc. Microbiology (Semester-2), topic name “Radiation and
Oncology”.
“Biochemical properties of haloalkaliphilic bacteria isolated from the
coastal region of Gujarat: A biodiversity prospective” in an International
Conference on Microbial diversity-2005 Delhi April 16-18. pp-114
“Comparative Analysis of Extracellular Alkaline Proteases Production
by Wild type and U.V. Irradiated Haloalkaliphilic Bacteria Isolated
from Coastal Region of Gujarat.” In an 46th Annual Conference of
Association of Microbiologists of India, Micro-Biotech 2005,December 8-10,
2005.pp-108
“Antibiotics Sensitivity and Resistance among the Haloalkaliphilic
Bacteria Isolated from Different Saline Habitats.” In an 46th Annual
Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India, Micro-Biotech 2005,
December 8-10, 2005.pp-108.
“Antimicrobial Potential of Salt Tolerant Alkaliphilic Actinomycetes.”
In UGC-DSA National Conference on Utilization and Conservation, 17-18
Feb.2006, pp-33.
“Changes in the Properties and Alkaline Proteases After U.V. Based
Mutations in Haloalkaliphilic Bacteria Isolated From Coastal Region of
Jodiya-Gujarat.” In UGC-DSA National Conference on Utilization and
Conservation, 17-18 Feb.2006, pp-33.
Paper (Oral) presentation:
“Mutagenic agent” in semester-1 of M.Sc.
“UV mutants of Haloalkaliphilic bacteria and their characterization
with respect to the alkaline proteases, pigmentation and antibiotics
resistance.” Presented at the National level symposium on contemporary
developments in life sciences. March-4, 2006.
“Comparative study of antimicrobial activity & effect of various
parameters affecting growth and physiology of normal flora of human
& animal GIT with commercial probiotics” Presented at Regional
Conference held in Gujarat University, March- 3, 2009.
Oral Presentation National Conference of GSBTM Sponsored National Level
Seminar on “Functional Food: A New Concept for Sustainable
Livelihood.” Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Junagardh
Agriculture University, Junagardh, 10th March, 2011.
Subject studied:
Cell Biology
Molecular Genetics & Evolution
Biochemistry
Biotechnology -1
Environmental Sciences & Analytical Techniques
Biostatistics & Computer Sciences
Molecular Microbiology & Genetics
Molecular Cytology & Taxonomy of Microorganisms
Microbial Physiology & Metabolism
Microbial Ecology & Biotechnology of Waste Treatment
Biotechnology – 2
Microbial Fermentation Products & Applications
Practical Skills:
Along with the routine microbiological laboratory practical like isolation techniques,
and biochemical techniques following are some molecular biology techniques with
which I am acquainted during my dissertation as well as practical.
Isolation and Estimation of Genomic DNA as well as Total RNA.
Conjugation between Hfr and F- strains of E.coli.
Isolation of Plasmid DNA using Mini preparation method.
Screening of Plasmid DNA by Agarose Gel Electrophoresis.
Preparation of competent cells using CaCl2 treatment.
Transformation of E.coli with high molecular weight plasmid isolated from
Haloalkaliphilic bacteria using antibiotic resistance as marker.
Native and SDS-PAGE for the isolation of proteins.
Academic Chronicle
Completed Short term Course study in Sustainable Development;
conducted by Rio+20 India Certification Program in April 2013 with A
Grade.
Ph.D: Under the guidance of Dr. N.D.Pandhi Head, Dept.Of Microbiology, Virani
Sci. College., Rajkot. 13th April-2012.
CES: Certificate course of environmental sciences with IGNOU, 74% in
December, 2011.
CCC: from Baba sahib Ambedkar University with 78% (With Dist.) in April, 2008.
Masters of Science (M.Sc.) from Saurashtra University with 70.56 % (With
Dist.) in Microbiology Subjects in May-2005.
Bachelor in Science (B.Sc.) from Saurashtra University with 67.42 % in
Microbiology Subjects in May-2003.
Extra- Curricular Activity:
Participated in Aerobics Demonstration held at Shree Vallabhbhai Arogya
Bhavan, Kalawad Road, Rajkot., 22nd – 23rd March, 2008.
Personal Details
Name : Dr. Archana S. Rana
Father‟s Name : Sudhirkumar L. Rana
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Married
Husband‟s Name : Jiten P. Dave
Current Address : “Prashant”, Bhidbhanjan Society
Nilkanth nagar main Road, University Road, Rajkot- 360006
GUJARAT - INDIA.
Residence # No : +91-281-2561921- 2570906.
Mobile number : +91-98244 09416
Email: : [email protected]
Date of Birth : 5st July – 1983.
Languages Known : Gujarati, Hindi and English
Nationality : Indian
Rana Archana