DR. SONAL MISHRA

About

Dr. Sonal Mishra is a dynamic and emerging academician in the field of Botany, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at A.N.D.N.N.M. Mahavidyalaya (affiliated to CSJM University, Kanpur, India), and President of Agri Meet Foundation Bharat. With a strong commitment to teaching, research, and academic leadership, she integrates plant sciences with microbial biotechnology.
She completed her B.Sc. from the University of Allahabad (2015) and M.Sc. from Banaras Hindu University (2017), followed by a Ph.D. in Botany from the Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University (2022). Her research journey reflects a strong interdisciplinary orientation, including significant work on Caenorhabditis elegans at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow.
Dr. Mishra’s research expertise centres on mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) from cyanobacteria, focusing on their roles in photoprotection, stress tolerance, and their promising biotechnological applications.
She is a recipient of prestigious national fellowships, including the CSIR-UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and CSIR-UGC Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), recognizing her academic excellence and research capability. In addition, she has received several academic awards and recognitions at national conferences and scientific forums, highlighting her contributions to research presentation and innovation. With an h-index of 9, Dr. Mishra has a strong publication record comprising 18 peer-reviewed research papers, 21 book chapters, 2 patents, and multiple scientific articles.
Beyond research, she actively contributes to academic and scientific communities by organizing national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and training programs. She is also a life member of several professional societies, fostering collaboration and continuous professional development. Her ongoing research aims to unravel the physiological and ecological significance of cyanobacterial metabolites and harness their potential for sustainable and innovative biotechnological applications.

Employment

• Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Assistant Professor
  2022 - Present

Education

• Banaras Hindu University Ph.D.
  2018 - 2022

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (39)

• The mycosporine-like amino acid “palythine” promotes healthy aging and neuroprotection in Caenorhabditis elegans
  Biogerontology 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s10522-026-10416-1
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• Cyanobacterial Biofertilizer Production Technology
  Methods in Cyanobacterial Research 2024 DOI: 10.1201/9781003398387-22
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• Estimation of Glutamine Synthetase Enzyme
  Methods in Cyanobacterial Research 2024 DOI: 10.1201/9781003398387-6
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• Estimation of Nitrate Reductase Enzyme
  Methods in Cyanobacterial Research 2024 DOI: 10.1201/9781003398387-7
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• Estimation of Nitrogenase Enzyme Activity in Cyanobacteria
  Methods in Cyanobacterial Research 2024 DOI: 10.1201/9781003398387-8
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• Health risk assessment of enzymes in different sectors
  Enzyme Biotechnology for Environmental Sustainability 2024 DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-22072-2.00021-8
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• Isolation and Purification of Cyanobacterial Toxins
  Methods in Cyanobacterial Research 2024 DOI: 10.1201/9781003398387-9
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• Isolation and Purification of Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids
  Methods in Cyanobacterial Research 2024 DOI: 10.1201/9781003398387-11
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• Isolation and Purification of Phycobiliproteins
  Methods in Cyanobacterial Research 2024 DOI: 10.1201/9781003398387-4
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• Isolation and Purification of Scytonemin
  Methods in Cyanobacterial Research 2024 DOI: 10.1201/9781003398387-10
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