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Dr. Nishant S Junnarkar
Assistant Professor-Microbiology (GES Class- 2)
Gujarat Arts & Science College, 
Nr. Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380006
Gujarat (India)


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Educational Qualifications:


    

  • Ph. D. Microbiology (2016) from Saurashtra University, Rajkot. 
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  • M. Phil. Microbiology (2003) from Gujarat Vidyapith, Sadra.
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  • M. Sc. Microbiology (2001) from Gujarat Vidyapith Sadra.
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  • B. Sc. Microbiology (1999) from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
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Competitive Exams Qualified:


    

  • CSIR-UGC NET (Life Sciences) June 2018 (AIR 34), Dec 2018 (AIR 35)
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  • GPSC – Assistant Professor Microbiology (GES Class II) 2016 (1st Rank)
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  • GSET (Life Sciences) 2014
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  • ICAR-NET (Agricultural Microbiology): Qualified twice (2013, 2014)
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Teaching Experience: More than 18 years.


    

  • Working as Assistant Professor (Microbiology) in Gujarat Arts and Science College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat since November, 2023.
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  • 5 years as Assistant Professor (Microbiology) in Govt. Science College, Vankal, Ta. Mangrol, Dist. Surat (From 13.07.2018 to 06.11.2023).
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  • 2.5 years as Assistant Professor (on Contract) in School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.
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  • 8 years as Assistant Professor (Microbiology) in Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.
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  • 5 years as Lecturer (Microbiology)  in Gujarat Vidyapith, Sadra (Adhoc position)
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Publications:


8 Research Papers, 1 Book as co-author. (see Publication section)


Research:


    

  • Completed UGC-Minor Research Project entitled, “Characterization of bacterial enzymes involved in textile dye decolorization”, worth Rs. 1,31,000/-.
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  • Guided 33 PG students and 8 UG students in their dissertation work.
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Environment Auditing:


    

  • GPCB recognized Schedule I Audit Team Member of the Environmental Audit Team in Atmiya Environment Auditing and Consultancy Cell from July 02, 2007, to September 7, 2015.
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