Assitant Professor at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, India
Dr. Aditi Nag is an Assistant Professor at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, Jaipur, India. She completed her B.Sc. (2007) in Industrial Microbiology, Botany, and Zoology with a 75.25% from the University of Rajasthan and her M.Sc. (2009) in Biotechnology with a 74.66% from the Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan. She obtained her PhD in 2017 from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, under the guidance of Dr. Jonaki Sen and Dr. Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, with a thesis focused on BMP signaling in adult tissue homeostasis.
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Academic Qualifications 🎓
Assist. Prof. Dr. Aditi Nag holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Microbiology, Botany, and Zoology from University Maharani’s College, University of Rajasthan (2007) with 75.25%. She completed her M.Sc. in Biotechnology from the Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, with 74.66% in 2009. Dr. Nag earned her PhD in 2017 from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, where she investigated BMP signaling in adult tissue homeostasis. Her thesis was supervised by Dr. Jonaki Sen and Dr. Amitabha Bandyopadhyay. Dr. Nag’s academic journey reflects her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge. 🎓🔬
Work Experience
Assist. Prof. Dr. Aditi Nag currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, a role she has been in since 2018. In this position, Dr. Nag contributes her expertise in biotechnology, focusing on teaching and research. She has been an integral part of the institution, helping to shape the academic environment and furthering scientific research in her field. Her dedication is evident through her work at the institute, and she currently receives a pay scale of ₹4.8 lakhs. 🌟📚
Professional Recognition & Awards
Assist. Prof. Dr. Aditi Nag has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of biotechnology. She received the First Prize in Oral Presentation at the International Conference ISSUE-2022 at UPES, Dehradun (2023). Dr. Nag also secured the First Prize in Poster Presentation at the International Conference Biosangam-2020 (2020). Her academic excellence is further highlighted by prestigious awards such as GATE 2008 (IITK), JRF-UGC and SRF (UGC), and the Summer Research Fellowship-2008 (IAS-INSA-NASI). Additionally, she won the First Prize in Poster Presentation at the National Seminar on Biotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture and Second Prize at the Indian Science Congress (2008). 🌟🎓
Teaching Experience
Since June 2018, Assist. Prof. Dr. Aditi Nag has been a regular faculty member at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, teaching both PG and UG courses in Genetics, Developmental Biology, Genomics, Proteomics, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics. She has also conducted tutorials for B.Tech students on Molecular Cell Biology and assisted professors in correcting answer sheets for courses like Compulsory Life Sciences, Biochemistry, and Molecular Cell Biology. Dr. Nag has extensive invigilation experience for department entrance exams and regular assessments. Additionally, she has trained over one M.Tech student in molecular biology techniques and lab practices. 🎓🔬
Research Focus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Aditi Nag’s research is primarily centered on environmental biotechnology, focusing on wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) for tracking viruses like SARS-CoV-2. Her work investigates wastewater surveillance as an early warning system for pandemics and the role of microbial interactions in wastewater treatment. Dr. Nag’s studies also explore BMP signaling in tissue homeostasis, including skeletal, hair follicle, and intestinal health. Additionally, her research extends to nanotechnology, CRISPR-Cas systems, and the development of vaccines against emerging viruses. She has contributed to several publications on wastewater treatment, viral detection, and public health surveillance. 🌍🦠🧫
Publication Top Notes
- Sewage surveillance for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 genome as a useful wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) tracking tool in India – 177 citations, 2020 🌍🦠
- Effect of earthworms in reduction and fate of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) during clinical laboratory wastewater treatment – 45 citations, 2021 🐛🧬
- Design, performance evaluation and investigation of the dynamic mechanisms of earthworm-microorganisms interactions for wastewater treatment through vermifiltration technology – 37 citations, 2020 💧🌱
- BMP signaling is required for adult skeletal homeostasis and mediates bone anabolic action of parathyroid hormone – 32 citations, 2016 🦴🔬
- Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 Variants by Wastewater-Based Surveillance as a Sustainable and Pragmatic Approach—A Case Study of Jaipur (India) – 22 citations, 2022 🧫🔎
- Successful application of wastewater-based epidemiology in prediction and monitoring of the second wave of COVID-19 with fragmented sewerage systems – 18 citations, 2022 💧🦠
- Imprints of Lockdown and Treatment Processes on the Wastewater Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2: A Curious Case of Fourteen Plants in Northern India – 17 citations, 2021 🌍🚰
- RNA-Seq of untreated wastewater to assess COVID-19 and emerging and endemic viruses for public health surveillance – 15 citations, 2023 🧬🌍
- Wastewater surveillance could serve as a pandemic early warning system for COVID-19 and beyond – 13 citations, 2023 💡🦠
- Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in fourteen wastewater treatment systems in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan States of North India – 11 citations, 2020 🌍🦠
- Constructed Wetlands and vermifiltration two successful alternatives of wastewater reuse: A commentary on development of these alternate strategies of wastewater treatment – 3 citations, 2023 💧🌱
- BMP signalling is critical for maintaining homeostasis of hair follicles and intestine in adult mice – 3 citations, 2017 🧬🔬
- Population Infection Estimation from Wastewater Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 in Nagpur, India During the Second Pandemic Wave – 2 citations, 2024 💧🦠
- Nanoparticles: Characters, applications, and synthesis by endophytes – 2 citations, 2023 🌱🔬
- COVID-19 Vaccines: An Account of Need and Efficacy vs Safety and Challenges – 2 citations, 2021 💉🦠