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Prof Shamsher S Kanwar

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Professor, Department of Biotechnology
Himachal Pradesh University

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  • Miscellaneous Biology

Publications

Total Articles 292
Books 0
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Professional Recognition

1998

Visiting Fellowship for year 1998-99 by Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi for conducting research in molecular epidemiology of tuberculosis at CDRI, Lucknow

INSA
1999

Visiting Fellowship for the year 1999-2000 by Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC), Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi for research on Multi Drug Resistant (MRD) strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis at National Institute of Mycobacter

SERC, DST, New delhi.
2005

Biotechnology Overseas Associateship 2005-06 by Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India to work on interaction of HIV-Tat & drug abuse on human neural cells at Kansas University Medical College, Kansas, USA

DBT, New Delhi
2008

Visiting Scholar to a Program on Mouse Adult Pluripotent Cells at Stem Cell Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA in May-June 2008

HPU, Shimla
1988

Qualified Junior Research Fellow (JRF) National Entrance Test (NET) conducted by CSIR, New Delhi in 1988

CSIR, New Delhi
2004

Fellow of United Writers Association (FUWAI) of India

United Writers Association (FUWAI) of India
2019

Editorial Board Member of journal ‘Current Biotechnology’ being published by Bentham Press (May 10, 2019 onwards).

Bentham Publishers
1987

SRF-DGHS PGIMER Chandigarh

DGHS, New Delhi
1984

First Prize/ Position in B.Sc. Medical

DAV College Chandigarh
1984

Distinction in B.Sc. Medical

Panjab University Chandigarh
2023

Central Committee Member of Association of Microbiologists of India 2023-2026 {North]

Association of Microbiologists of India [AMI]
2022

Best Researcher Award-2022 awarded by Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla on its foundation Day July 22, 2022.

Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla {India]
2023

Fellow Himalayan Science & Technology Communications, Shimla

Himalayan Science & Technology Communications

Community & Membership

Member, Executive Committee, BTIS Sub-DIC Centre, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticult

Member and expert

Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla [June 01, 2017 till O

Member Secretary

Intellectual; Property Right & Commercialization Cell [IPRCC], Himachal Pradesh University

Director
2017

GIAN, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.

Local Coordinator
2018

Executive Council, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Member
2018

UG Board of Studies in Biochemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Member
2018

University Court, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Member

Dean Faculty of Life Sciences & Chairman, Research Degree Committee in Biotechnology and B

Dean & Chairman
2019

Quality Control Biologist {QCB] DBT-Skill Vigyan program

Coordinator, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Association of Microbiologists of India

2023
Central Committee Member

Indian National Science Congress [Shimla Chapter]

2023
Lif Member

Association of Biotechnologists Alumni [ABI]

2022
Life Membership

Member, Asia-Pacific Association of Scientific Research (APASR), Asia-Pacific Academy of S

2022
Honorary member

American Association for Advancement of Science, USA

2020
Member

American Chemical Society, USA

2020
Community Member

Editorial Board Member of journal ‘Current Biotechnology’ being published by Bentham Press

2019
Board Member

Institutional Ethics Committee, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, H.

2016
Member

Executive Committee, BTIS Sub-DIC Centre, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Fo

2016
Member

American Chemical Society, Washington, USA

2006
Temporary Membership

Punjab Academy of Sciences

1996
Life Member

Association of Microbiologists of India [AMI]

1994
Life Membership

Bio

io-Processes For Microbial Enzymes Such As Cholesterol Oxidase, Ribonucleases, L-Methionase, Alkaline Proteases, Antilithiasis Oxalate Decarboxylase, Dye-Degrading Peroxidases, Besides Isolation And Identification Of Anti-Microbial And Antilipolytic Biomolecules

Personal Details

  • Male
  • Professor , Himachal Pradesh University
  • Department Of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University
Ph.D. Microbiology
Other Institute 1993
M.Sc.
Other Institute 1987
B.Sc. Medical
Other Institute 1984
Professor Jul 1997 – Present
Himachal Pradesh University | Department of Biotechnology

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Dr Mohan Kalaskar

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Prof Parmjit S. Panesar

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Richa

Dr Richa Salwan

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Raj K

Dr Raj K Gupta

Panjab University

Rakesh

Dr Rakesh Kumar

Central University of Haryana

Sachin

Dr Sachin Kumar

IIMT University, Meerut

Harvinder Singh

Prof Harvinder Singh Saini

Guru Nanak Dev University College, Verka

Sandeep

Dr Sandeep Chauhan

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Sangeeta

Dr Sangeeta Kale

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune

Dixit

Dr Dixit Sharma

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Prof Surinder Kumar Mehta

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Dr Virander Singh Chauhan

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Scholarly Work

14. DBT supported Skill Vigyan Program for conducting 3-months duration LSSSDC Certificate Course Himachal Pradesh University.

Funding Agency: DBT, GoI

Program Coordinator

64,80,000/-

2019 - Ongoing

Ongoing
7. Production, purification and characterization of an extracellular cholesterol oxidase from a Bacillus sp.

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Major Project

13,200,00

2016 - Ongoing

Ongoing
8. Purification and characterization of antimicrobial bioactive compound(s) from Adiantum capillus-venerus.

Funding Agency: DEST, Shimla

Major Project

9,14,000

2016 - Ongoing

Ongoing
6. Synthesis of anti-oxidant esters by lipase catalysis and evaluation of their free radical scavenging potential.

Funding Agency: ICMR

Studentship

Rs. 5,488,00

2012 - 2014

Completed
5. Synthesis of medically important esters of ferulic (cinnamic) acid.

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Major Project

9,41.959

2009 - 2012

Completed

Purification, characterization and immobilization of an alkaline thermo-stable lipase of Bacillus coagulans BTS-1 and its potential applications

University Himachal Pradesh University
Year 2006

Studies on lipase of Bacillus cereus MTCC 8372 and its application for the synthesis of esters

University Himachal Pradesh University
Year 2008

Isolation, purification and applications of a bacterial cholesterol oxidase.

University Himachal Pradesh University
Year 2013

Isolation, purification and characterization of an alkaline thermostable lipase of Bacillus licheniformis MTCC-10498 and its amenability for organic synthesis

University Himachal Pradesh University
Year 2012

Transcriptome enzymatic and in silico analysis of Pi-Kh gene mediated blast resistance in rice

University Himachal Pradesh University
Year 2012

Purification, characterization and application(s) of a bacterial peroxidase

University Himachal Pradesh University
Year 2015

De novo design, synthesis and structure-function analysis of α, β–dehydrophenylalanine (∆Phe) containing peptides as potent therapeutic agents

University Himachal Pradesh University
Year 2012

Bayesian analysis of the sequences of candidate genes for milk production in buffalos for genetic reconstruction.

University Himachal Pradesh University
Year 2012

Studies of a thermostable and solvent-tolerant bacterial lipase and its applications.

University Himachal Pradesh University
Year 2013

Purification, characterization and application of a solvent tolerant lipase of a Bacillus sp

University Himachal Pradesh University
Year 2013

Anti-lipolytic and anti-oxidant activities of Vinca major.

University Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Year 2017

Purification and characterization of antibacterial bioactive compounds form Polystichum sp.

University Himachal Pradesh University shimla
Year 2018

Isolation, purification and application of lipopeptide(s) from Bacillus subtilis KLP2015.

University Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Year 2018

Isolation, purification and characterization of L-methionase from Klebssiella oxytoca BLM-1.

University Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Year 2018

Nanoparticles immobilized lipase of B. thermoamylovorans BHK67 and its application in ester synthesis.

University Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Year 2019

Isolation, purification and characterization of an extracellular ribonuclease from Bacillus safensis RB-5.

University Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Year 2020

Bioprocess development for transformation of cholesterol by cholesterol oxidase from Castellaniella sp.

University Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Year 2020

Application of oxalate decarboxylase from Pseudomonas sp. in solubilization of oxalate stones.

University Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Year 2022

Production, purification and characterization of L-asparaginase from Bacillus brevis MTCC-7519.

University Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Year 2011

Extraction of lipopeptide(s) from Pseudomonas sp. OXDC12: Characterization and applications.

University Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla [India]
Year 2022

iv. A novel approach for body weight management using bacterial Surfactin lipopeptide.

Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Biological Sciences Patent No. : TEMP/E-1/46668/2017-DEL Filed : 20-12-2017
Published : 19-01-2018 Filed

ii. Nano-bioconjugate for the synthesis of novel anaesthetic drug benzocaine

Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Biological Sciences Patent No. : TEMP/E-1/32623/2017-DEL Filed : 09-09-2017
Published : 08-12-2017 Filed

i. Formulation of antibacterial fern mouthwash solution for oral hygiene

Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla
Biological Sciences Patent No. : 188/DEL/2015 Filed : 21-01-2015
Published : 29-07-2016 Filed

Scholarly Publications

Molecular characterization and in-silico analysis of oxalate decarboxylase of Pseudomonas sp. OXDC12.

Open Access
article
Authors: Gupta Shruti and Kanwar SS

Pseudomonas lipopeptide: An excellent biomedical agent.

Open Access
article
Authors: Chauhan V, Dhiman VK, Pandey A and Kanwar SS

Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles developed using a novel lipopeptide(s) biosurfactant and evaluating its antimicrobial and cytotoxic efficacy

Open Access
article
Authors: 3. Chauhan V, Dhiman VK, Mahajan G, Pandey A and Kanwar SS

Optimization of culture conditions for in vitro propagation of medicinally important plant Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

Open Access
article
Authors: 4. Sharma S, Vaishnava A, Chauhan V, Pandey A and Kanwar SS

Azo dyes: a notorious class of water pollutant, and role of enzymes to decolorize and degrade them

Open Access
incollection
Authors: Chauhan, Vivek and Gautam, Priya and Kanwar, Shamsher S

In silico comparative structural and residue interaction network analysis of MATE efflux proteins in P. aeruginosa and S. aureus

Open Access
article

Intestinal Dysbiosis Induced Chronic Inflammation That Risks up Oxalate Nephropathy

Open Access
article
Authors: Gupta, S and Kanwar, SS

Phytochemical Investigation and Anti-urolithiatic Activities of Bergenia ciliata and Macrotyloma uniflorum

Open Access
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Authors: Gupta, Shruti and Kanwar, Shamsher Singh