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Upasani Vivek N

Also known as: Upasani VN

Genexplore Diagnostics and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., M. G. Science Institute, School of Sciences, J. and J. College of Science

ORCID iD 0000-0001-8001-6245
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Microbiologist, Academician & researcher, Teaching Microbiology & Biotechnology at UG & PG level for more then 32 years in Gujarat and other universities.
Advisor at Genexplore Diagnostics and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad. Currently, involved in molecular diagnostics and research; organizing training / workshops, mentoring M. Sc. dissertation students, publications, regulatory, etc.
Received JRF & SRF (CSIR NET in 1984); Post-doctoral research experience in Canada & USA. International student travel grant for research paper presentation at Microbe'86, UK.
Pioneering research work on the isolation, characterization and identification of haloalkaliphilic archaebacteria (Natronobacterium & Natrialba) and halophilic microalgae (Euhalothece, Dunaliella, Nitzchia, etc.) from Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan; halophilic archaea Halobacterium spp. from Mithapur and Bhavnagar salterns, Gujarat; Hydrocarbon degrading bacteria from oil-wells in Gujarat; endophytic fungi from medicinal plants; microorganisms causing spoilage of pomegranate, India.

Presented research papers in international and national conferences. Published research papers in national and international journals. Co-Principal Investigator in DBT (Delhi) Major research project on endophytes from medicinal plants; PI UGC minor research project on microalgae from Sambhar Lake.

Coordinated various UGC-CPE, UGC-COP & DBT STAR College schemes for up-gradation of college infrastructure and skill development. Participated actively in the NAAC accreditation process with "A" grade awarded in 3 consecutive cycles.

Reviewer & member of Editorial Board for various international journals in Microbiology & Biotechnology. Organized national seminars, state-level competitions, webinars, hands on training programs for student and faculty.

Employment

  • Genexplore Diagnostics and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. Scientific Advisor
    2026 - Present
  • Genexplore Diagnostics and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. Chief Scientist
    2024 - 2026
  • M. G. Science Institute Associate Professor
    1990 - 2021
  • J. and J. College of Science Lecturer
    1988 - 1990

Education

  • School of Sciences Ph. D.
    1983 - 1988
  • School of Sciences M. Sc.
    1981 - 1983
  • M. G. Science Institute B. Sc..
    1979 - 1981

Projects & Funding

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