Nidhee Chaudhary
Amity University, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, DAV College Muzaffarnagar:
About
Dr. Nidhee Chaudhary is working as Professor (Former Head-2015-2025), Centre of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering at Amity Institute of Biotechnology & Head, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I & E) Cell, Domains of Life Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Noida, UP, India (joined 2006). She headed, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell (I & E Cell), Domain of BioSciences and Biotechnology (July 2025-Dec 2025) & I & E Cell, Amity Institute of Biotechnology from 2018 till date. Prior to 2006, she worked as Faculty and Director, Department of Biotechnology, D. A. V. (PG) College, Muzaffarnagar, UP. She has been in academia for over three decades at various positions. She has more than 26 years of research experience and has supervised several Ph. D. (theses-09), M. Phil. (01), M. Sc., M. Tech. and B. Tech. dissertations (total-242). Areas of interest include-Industrial & therapeutic enzymes: Characterization and Application studies targeting industrial purposes and various ailments-Antiageing, Anticancer, Cosmoceuticals, Nutraceuticals etc.; Bioprocess Technology; Bioconversion of agro- and bio-wastes into value-added products; Wealth from Waste. Dr. Chaudhary has been gold medalist in B. Sc. and M. Sc. She did M. Phil. with Industrial Methods of Chemical Analysis from I.I.T. Roorkee and was a recipient of the University Gold medalist. She has been running government and industry funded research projects. She has got a project selected for Translation and Commercialization under ATRACT-Life Program (Accelerating Translation of Research and Commercialization of Technologies in Life Sciences’ Program) to C-CAMP (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms, DBT, Gov). Recently, she received industry-sponsorship by Quraxia Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Haridwar, for two projects (worth 2.53 crores) on development of bio-cosmoceuticals based on plant enzymes-superoxide dismutase and protease, for anti-ageing and eczema management. She has been a Chairperson/ Invited Speaker/Resource person in various events. She has 75+ publications, 12 book chapters, 19 patents (Granted-02) and 12 Novel Multifunctional Enzyme Molecules (Amino Acid Sequences). Her protease enzyme-based technology has been transferred to an enzyme company for foods and beverages applications. She is working on industry-academia projects towards coproduction. She is member of various scientific groups (52) like: The Protein Society, USA, American Chemical Society (ACS), USA American Society of Microbiology , USA, Life Member, Women in Science (WiS) panel, Indian Academy of Science women Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology & Agrochemistry (JSBBA), Japan, Society of Agricultural Biochemists, Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery Society (BIDDS), Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI), Biotech Society of India (BSI), World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET), USA, Global Science and Technology Forum (GSTF), Singapore and Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB). She has served as reviewer (30) for several reputed Journals and Chairperson/ Invited Speaker/Resource person for various conferences and events. She has been granted with awards like Fellow of Indian Society of Agriculture Biochemists, Finn Wold Award by The Protein Society, USA. She has many awards and achievements to her credit. Few MoUs have been signed with company and government sector. She has recently got a technology based on novel thermostable protease transferred to Balaji Enzymes & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. for foods & beverages. She has attended many international and national conferences of repute as invited delegate.
Employment
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Amity University Uttar Pradesh Head, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell, Domains of Life Sciences, AUUP2026 - 2026
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Amity University Uttar Pradesh Head, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell, Domain of BioSciences & Biotechnology, AUUP2025 - 2025
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Amity University Professor2010 - Present
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Amity University Assistant Professor2008 - 2010
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Amity University Senior Lecturer2007 - 2008
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Amity University Lecturer2006 - 2007
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DAV College Muzaffarnagar: Director2006 - 2006
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DAV College Muzaffarnagar Lecturer2000 - 2006
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DAV College Muzaffarnagar Lecturer1997 - 2000
Education
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Projects & Funding
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Publications (124)
- Molecular Cloning, Recombinant Expression, and In Silico Structural Analysis of Cu/Zn-Superoxide Dismutase from Trachyspermum ammi Save
- Natural Products in Drug Discovery Save
- A method for milk clotting using thermostable protease from Zingiber officinale var. (Ginger)’ Save
- Medicinal Plants and Their Antifungal Potential: Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science Save
- Proteases: Role in Various Human Diseases Save
- Cosmoceutical Formulations Incorporating Novel Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) purified from Culinary Ayurvedic Herb for Enhanced Skin Health and Anti-Aging Properties Save
- Implications of free radicals on various human diseases: Role of Superoxide dismutase enzyme. Save
- Role of superoxide dismutase enzyme on respiratory diseases caused by various environmental factors Save
- Role of superoxide dismutase enzyme on respiratory diseases caused by various environmental factors. Save
- Understanding the Implications of Oxidative Stress Caused by Air Pollution in Human Civilization Save