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Dr. Diksha

Dr. Diksha

Assistant Professor

Department of Biotechnology

Dr. Diksha is a microbiologist with a strong academic and research background. She is currently working as Assistant Professor, in Department of Biotechnology, Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth Faridabad. She completed her undergraduate studies at Kurukshetra University (KUK), where she was awarded First Position for her outstanding academic performance. She went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Microbiology, from CCS HAU, Hisar, where her research focused on the “Bioremediation of phenolic compounds in sewage water using bacterial consortium.” During her post-graduate studies, she was honoured with the SR Vyas Gold Medal and the Best Master’s Thesis Award, recognizing her exceptional research and academic excellence.

She earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. Her doctoral research was centered on “Development of seed coating method for increased viability of bioinoculants on legume and cereal seeds,” contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and microbial biotechnology.

Her teaching philosophy is grounded in creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, where students are encouraged to think critically, explore creatively, and engage deeply with scientific material.

Research Expertise:

  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Bioremediation
  • Agricultural Microbiology
  • Biofertilizers and Biocontrol
  • Plant-microbe interactions
  • Fermentation

Dr. Diksha continues to contribute actively to the scientific community through her research, publications, and dedication to shaping the next generation of microbiologists.

Research Publications published in Peer-Reviewed or UGC listed Journals

  1. Kumar, S., Kumar, R., Kumari, A., & Panwar, A. (2025). Optimisation of physicochemical factors for enhanced astaxanthin accumulation in newly isolated freshwater green microalgae Desmodesmus PLM2: insights from current analytical techniques. International Microbiology, 1-24.
  2. Kumar, S., Diksha, Sindhu, S. S., & Kumar, R. (2025). Harnessing phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms for mitigation of nutritional and environmental stresses, and sustainable crop production. Planta, 261(5), 95.
  3. Malik, D., Kumar, S., & Sindhu, S. S. (2025). Unlocking the potential of ecofriendly guardians for biological control of plant diseases, crop protection and production in sustainable agriculture. 3 Biotech, 15(4), 82.
  4. Rajat Malik, Abhinandan Singh, Diksha and Akash Malik (2024). Effect of varieties and integrated nutrient management on productivity and profitability of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). 30 (S-204-208), 2024.
  5. Kumar, S., Diksha, Sindhu, S. S., Kumar, R., Kumari, A., & Panwar, A. (2023). Harnessing phyllosphere microbiome for improving soil fertility, crop production, and environmental sustainability. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 23(4), 4719-4764.
  6. Diksha, Kumar, R., Kumar, S., Kumari, A., & Panwar, A. (2024). Biodegradation of phenol-rich sewage water using indigenous bacterial consortium: a laboratory-to plant-scale study. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 21(1), 817-832.
  7. Kumar, S., Sindhu, S. S., & Kumar, R. (2022). Biofertilizers: An ecofriendly technology for nutrient recycling and environmental sustainability. Current Research in Microbial Sciences, 3, 100094.
  8. Kumar, S., Kumar, R., Diksha, Kumari, A., & Panwar, A. (2022). Astaxanthin: A super antioxidant from microalgae and its therapeutic potential. Journal of Basic Microbiology, 62(9), 1064-1082.
  9. Suliman Najmaldin, Satish Kumar, Diksha and Abaker. M. Malik. (2020). Exploitation of Microorganisms, As tool for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications 2020;10(10):447-451.

Edited books

Green Footprints: Bridging Environment and Sustainability (ISBN: 978-81-989981-8-7)

 Chapters in edited books

Sr. No. Book Chapters
1 Kumar, S., Chaudhry, T., Diksha., Sindhu, S. S., Chaudhary, D., & Kumar R. (2021). Mycorrhizal

fungi: An eco-friendly input for sustenance of soil fertility and plant health. In: Microbes for

Humanity and Its Applications. Malik, D. K., (Eds.). Astral International Publication Ltd. New

Delhi. (pp. 21-73).
2 Kumar, S., Diksha, Sindhu, S.S., Kumar, R. (2024) Microbial endophytes: Prospects in biological

control of plant pathogens and plant growth stimulation for sustainable agriculture. In:

Plant Endophytes and Secondary Metabolites, Egamberdieva D, Parray JA and Davranov K (Eds.).

Elsevier, Chapter 19. pp. 375–422. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13365-7.00015-4
3 Diksha, Kumar, R., & Kumar, S. (2022) Illumina sequencing for analyzing soil microflora. In:

Agriculture Science: Research and Review Volume IX. Rani, S., Rajput, J., Kumar, A.L. and

Yadav, S.L., (Eds.). Bhumi Publishing House. Maharashtra. (pp. 135-146).
4 Diksha, Rakesh Kumar, Satish Kumar, Anju Kumari, Ashok Kumar, and Tamanna Microbes for

reducing greenhouse gases emission in agriculture for a sustainable future. In “Agriculture toward

Net Zero Emissions”, edited by Sandeep Kumar and Ram Swaroop Meena, Elsevier

Trainings/Courses/Workshops:

  1. Statistical Techniques for Agriculturists by agMOOCs (6 weeks)
  2. Online Winter Training on Genetics to Genetic Engineering (15 days)
  3. Practical animal nutrition for augmenting livestock and poultry productivity by agMOOCs (6 weeks)
  4. Agricultural statistics in practice by agMOOCs (6 weeks)
  5. Integrated pest management by agMOOCs (8 weeks)
  6. Food Microbiology by Swayam (3 months)
  7. Environmental Microbiology by Swayam (3 months)
  8. Community Engagement (All Disciplines) by MMTCC (1 week)
  9. FDP on Mastering AI, ML and Big Data Management (10 Days)
  10. Workshop on Integrating sustainable development goals; Reimagining curriculum through gender health and interdisciplinarity (2 days)
  11. Interdisciplinary refresher course on life science by MMTCC (2 weeks)
  12. Environmental Biotechnology by Swayam (12 Weeks)
  13. FDP on NEP 2020- Orientation and sensitisation (1 week)

Award/Achievements:-

Nature of award/Achievements Name of award
International/National Level (Awards given by International Organizations/ Government of India/ Government of India recognized National Level Bodies) Awarded with Best M.Sc. Thesis award for thesis entitled “Bioremediation of phenolic compounds in sewage water using bacterial consortium” in International Conference on “Opportunities and Challenges in Agriculture, Environmental & Biosciences for Global Development (OCAEBGD-2022)” held in Goa in 2022

 
State-Level (Awards given by State Government) Awarded with S.R. Vyas Gold Medal in 2019 for securing highest OGPA in M.Sc. Microbiology

 
State-Level (Awards given by State Government) Awarded with 1st Academic position award for securing highest marks in B.Sc.
ASRB NET Cleared in 2020
GATE Cleared in 2023