Dr. Nishu Joshi
Assistant Professor
Specialization
Environment Biotechnology, Nano-formulation, Nutraceuticals, Nano conjugation
nishu.joshi@thapar.edu
Specialization
Environment Biotechnology, Nano-formulation, Nutraceuticals, Nano conjugation
Biography
Dr. Nishu Joshi is an Assistant Professor (Term) in School of Energy and Environment at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, India. She is a microbiologist working in the domains of environment biotechnology. Her Ph.D. and masters is from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. She holds a teaching experience of five years since 2017, worked as assistant professor in Khalsa College Patiala, followed by joining as Assistant professor (contractual) in department of Biotechnology, TIET until 2022. Currently she working as assistant professor term in SEE, TIET. Dr. Nishu Joshi has published in many journals of repute and holds an INDIAN PATENT on fermentation process. She is robustly working in areas waste valorisation, nano-bioconjugation, environment remediation and microbial enzymes.
Research Interests
Application of Microbial enzymes for environment remediation
Advanced biofuel
Nano-bioconjugation
Research Projects
| Year of Funding | Sponsoring Organisation | Title of Project | Amount of Grant (in Lakhs) | Co-Investigators (if any) |
| 2022 | Trident Industries, Barnala | Pilot-scale studies for the removal of color from the tertiary treated trade effluent using Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) | 10.49 | Dr. Anoop Verma (PI) & Dr. Nishu Joshi (Co-PI) |
Publications Granted
Indian Patent: 01
Journal Papers: 07
Book Chapters: 01
Conference Papers: 01
Conference Presentations: 05
Patents:
G.S. Kocher and N. Joshi, “Development of fermentation process for production of sugarcane vinegar,” Official Journal of Indian patent office, certificate granted Patent No.291923.
Achievements/ Awards/ Membership
Awarded as best poster for the CAPSL Showcase event held at TIET LEARNING CENTRE on 26th Feb 2020 Multifactorial Approach to Ignite Cognitive Thinking: Sensitizing Brain to Process Information for Concept Building
Received Gold Medal from Society for advancement of academics, sports & cultural activities (SAASCA), PAU, Ludhiana for excellence in academic activity for the year 2010.
University (PAU) Merit fellowship in PhD programme year 2012-13
University (PAU) Merit fellowship in M.Sc programme year 2009-10.
Served as Secretary C.V Raman Science Society at Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidayala Jalandhar for year 2007-2008.