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Ms. Vishakha

Assistant Professor

Ms. Vishakha is working as Assistant Professor in School of Biomedical Sciences, Galgotias University since 2021. Having specialization in Food and Nutrition, she has a strong academic background and a deep understanding of nutrition and dietetics and its importance in promoting health and well-being. She is proficient in diet planning, dietary counselling, nutritional screening and intervention. She is passionate to stay updated with technological advancements to improve her teaching and research skills. Her commitment towards guiding and nurturing the next generation of nutrition professionals is commendable. She is dedicated towards academic growth and success of her students as well as creating positive impacts on the lives of individuals and community through nutrition education.

Experience

  • Assistant Professor in Galgotias University since October 2021 till present.

Qualification

  • M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan (2020). Masters’ Research entitled ‘Nutritional Composition and Product Development using Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus)’
  • B.Sc. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar (2018).
  • Internship in Centre of Excellence, Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre, Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna (2018). Topic: Screening and Nutritional Management of Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition.
  • Completed Advanced Diploma in Computer Application (2021).

Award & Recognition

  • Qualified UGC-NET 6 times conducted since June 2019 – December 2022.
  • Recipient of National Talent Scholarship by ICAR in M.Sc. (2018-20).
  • Awarded University Gold Medal by DRPCAU, Pusa in B.Sc. (2018).
  • Awarded Merit Scholarship by DRPCAU, Pusa in B.Sc. (2014-18).

Research

She has guided 7 Dissertations of M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics as Supervisor.

She has published patents and research papers in various journals and presented papers and posters in various seminars and conferences including:

Patent

  • Innovative methods and kits for identifying food sensitivities and intolerances. Chef William Lee, Vishakha, Manju, Himanshu Sharma, Ananta Shrivastava, Kunal, Mousumi and Jaspal Singh Bhatia. Application No. 202311009619 A, Indian Patent, Publication date: 17/02/2023.
  • Nutraceutical formulation for cognitive functioning and method for preparation thereof. Vikas Singh, Vishakha, Bhabya, M. P. Sharma, Anurag Singh, Durgesh Nandan and Kingshuk Pal. Application No. 202311026198A, Indian Patent, Publication date: 19/05/2023.

Publication

  • “Formulation of Refreshing Drink using Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) as an Immunity Booster” published in ‘The Pharma Innovation International Journal’ (P-ISSN: 2349-8242) Vol.10(3):80-83, March 2021.
  • “Development of Guava Powder for Preservation & Value Addition” published in souvenir of National Seminar on ‘Holistic Approach for Enhancing Agricultural Growth in Changing Rural Scenario’ in November 2019.
  • “Malted Cereal Products: A Scope towards Entrepreneurship and Nutritional Security” published in souvenir of National Seminar on ‘Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Agriculture for Socio-Economic Empowerment of Farmers’ in March 2019.
  • “Income Generation by Value Addition of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)” published in souvenir of National Seminar on ‘Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Agriculture for Socio-Economic Empowerment of Farmers’ in March 2019.
  • “Dietary Fiber Content of Indian Diets” published in souvenir of National Conference on “Impact of Social Change & Technology on Family & Community” in March, 2019.

Oral Presentation

  • “COVID-19: A Threat to National Nutritional Security” in National Webinar on ‘Effects of COVID-19 in Indian Context’ organized by K.G.K. (P.G.) College, Moradabad, UP in 16th -18th May 2020.
  • “Super Foods to Boost Immunity” in National WEBCON on ‘Agricultural Production & Support System Managing COVID-19 Pandemic’ organized by CSUAT, Kanpur, UP on 6th-8th May 2020.

Poster Presentation

  • “Development of Guava Powder for Preservation & Value Addition” in National Seminar on ‘Holistic Approach for Enhancing Agricultural Growth in Changing Rural Scenario’ organized by Indian Society of Extension Education at SKRAU, Bikaner, Rajasthan on 14th – 16th November 2019.
  • “Malted Cereal Products: A Scope towards Entrepreneurship and Nutritional Security” in National Seminar on ‘Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Agriculture for Socioeconomic Empowerment of Farmers’ organized by NAHEP at SKRAU, Bikaner, Rajasthan on 12th & 13th March, 2019.

Certifications

FDP

  • Elite+Silver certificate in 12 week FDP on ‘Maternal and Young Child Nutrition’ by IIT, Bombay and NPTEL-SWAYAM, Jan-April, 2023.
  • 5 days FDP on ‘Innovative Research on Millets for Food and Nutritional Security’ by SOA, Galgotias University, April, 2023.
  • Elite+Silver certificate in 12 week FDP on ‘NBA Accreditation and Teaching Learning in Engineering’ by IISc, Bangalore and NPTEL-SWAYAM, Jan-April, 2022.
  • 5 days Global FDP on ‘Unleashing Research Potential: Global Trends and Practices’ by Galgotias University, March, 2022.
  • 1 week FDP on ‘Research in Social Sciences: Contemporary Trends, Perspectives and Pedagogy’ by Galgotias University, February, 2022.

Training

  • ‘IP Awareness Program’ under NIPAM by Intellectual Property Office, India in May 2022.
  • ‘COVID-19 Guidelines for Food Handler’ by FSSAI in May 2020.
  • ‘Fundamentals of Digital Marketing’ by ICAR-NAHEP, CAAST-CSAWM, MPKV, Rahuri, Maharashtra in April, 2020.
  • ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ by DST, Govt. of Rajasthan in February, 2020.
  • ‘ICT Application for Academics’ by ICAR-NAHEP and SKRAU, Rajasthan in November, 2019.
  • ‘Processing & Value Addition of Arid Foods’ by ICAR-NAHEP, SKRAU, Rajasthan in February, 2019.
  • ‘Ice Breaking Conclave and Entrepreneurial Skill Development on Olive and its By-products’ by SKRAU, Rajasthan in February, 2019.
  • ‘Post Harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits & Vegetables’ by ICAR-NAHEP, SKRAU, Rajasthan in January, 2019.
  • ‘Post Harvest Management of Olives through Harnessing the Potential by Value Addition’ by SKRAU, Rajasthan in January, 2019.
  • ‘Rights of women’ by RNB Global University, Rajasthan and Human Rights Commission in January, 2019

Online Course/MOOCs

  • ‘Ethics Review of Health Research’ by ICMR-NIE and SWAYAM in June, 2023.
  • ‘Scientific Writing in Health Research’ by ICMR-NIE and SWAYAM in May, 2023.
  • ‘Writing Case Studies, Project Preparation and Funding of Research Projects’ by Indian Academic Researchers Association, Tamil Nadu & University of Madras in May, 2020.
  • ‘Introduction to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)’ by UNICEF in April, 2020.
  • Completed the 7 modules under Nutrition Education Programme of Poshan Abhiyaan conducted by Ministry of Women and Child Development & ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad in March 2020.
  • Completed 6 weeks course on ‘e-Extension’ by agMOOCs, Oct-Nov, 2019.
  • Completed 6 weeks course on ‘Employment Generation among Rural Youth through Agripreneurship’ by agMOOCs, June-July, 2019.
  • Completed 8 weeks online course on ‘Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension’ by agMOOCs, March-May, 2019.

Conference and Workshop

  • Attended Workshop on ‘Conducting Ethical Research using ChatGPT: Best Practices’ in June, 2023.
  • Attended Workshop on ‘Research Related Solutions for Faculty and Research Scholars’ by RGIPT, Amethi in February, 2022.
  • Attended International Conference cum Research Methodology Workshop on ‘Quantitative & Qualitative Tools & Aspects of Social Science Research’ organized by Indian Academic Researchers Association and Seacom Skills University, West Bengal from in May, 2020.
  • Attended National Conference on ‘Intensification and Diversification in Agriculture for Livelihood and Rural Development’ at DRPCAU, Pusa, Bihar in March, 2018.
  • Attended National Conference on ‘Perspective of Challenges and Options in Maize Production and Utilization’ at DRPCAU, Pusa, Bihar in March, 2017.

Area of Interest

  • Therapeutic Product Development
  • Food Analysis
  • Community Nutrition
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Maternal and Child Nutrition

Other Achievements

  • Resource person in Expert talk on “Recent trends and challenges for optimum nutrition and health” conducted by School of Design, Galgotias University in May 2023.
  • Proficient in nutritional screening and counselling.
  • Developed various therapeutic products.
  • Organized and managed various events at college and university level.
  • Attended National Service Scheme (2016).

Memberships

  • Life member of Nutrition Society of India
  • Life member of Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  • Life member of Indian Dietetic Association
  • Life member of Network of Professional of Food and Nutrition
  • Life member of All India Council for Technical Skill Development
  • Life member of Home Science Association of India
  • Associate member of All India Agricultural Students Association