surya chauhan
@suryachauhan
PhD microbiologist and educator specializing in microbial biofertilizers and plant biotechnology.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a PhD-trained microbiologist with over six years of experience in academic research, teaching, and publication, focused on microbial biofertilizers and plant biotechnology.
I have held roles as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at MPUAT and have taught as a Guest Lecturer and Assistant Professor, contributing to multiple peer-reviewed publications, a book chapter, and a co-authored manual on biofertilizer research.
I bring hands-on technical expertise in microbiology, molecular markers, tissue culture and bioassays, paired with academic writing, mentoring and a commitment to sustainable agricultural solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Fellow
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology
Aug 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 4 months)
Conducted research on beneficial microbes and liquid fertilizers, leading experiments and analyses that supported publications and improved biofertilizer development between August 2021 and December 2023.
Guest Lecturer
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology
Aug 2017 - May 2021 (3 years 9 months)
Delivered undergraduate lectures and practicals in biotechnology and supervised laboratory sessions at RCA and CDFST during multiple short-term appointments from 2017 to 2021.
Senior Research Fellow
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology
Nov 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Analyzed lactic acid bacteria diversity and led microbial characterization projects at RCA and CDFST, contributing to multiple publications and field studies from November 2017 to March 2019 and November 2010 to May 2011.
Assistant Professor
SCIMPS Indore
Oct 2016 - May 2017 (7 months)
Taught biotechnology courses, supervised student projects and managed laboratory practicals as Assistant Professor from October 2016 to May 2017.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
M(Madhya Pradesh Agricultural University (MPUAT) - Rajasthan College of Agriculture (RCA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Agriculture / Biotechnology
2012 - 2016
Grade: 74.8
Activities and societies: Research on beneficial microbes, molecular diversity analysis, publications and conference presentations.
Completed PhD (Ag) with research focused on beneficial microbes and molecular markers applied to crop improvement.
D(Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV)
Master of Science, Biotechnology
2008 - 2010
Grade: 73.96
Activities and societies: Laboratory techniques in molecular biology, participation in workshops and seminars.
Master of Science in Biotechnology covering advanced techniques in molecular biology and microbiology.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) / Softvision Institute of Biotechnology & Science
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
2006 - 2008
Grade: 67.96
Activities and societies: Undergraduate laboratory work and foundational training in biotechnology techniques.
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology with coursework and practical training in plant tissue culture and microbiology.
Columbia Convent School (Indore)
Class 12 (Senior Secondary), Secondary Education
2004 - 2004
Grade: 55.8
Completed Senior Secondary (Class 12) under CBSE board.
Columbia Convent School (Indore)
Class 10 (Secondary), Secondary Education
2002 - 2002
Grade: 65.6
Completed Secondary (Class 10) under CBSE board.
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