Assoc Prof Dr. Sony Kumari| PHYSICOCHEMCAL ANALYSIS Award | Best Faculty Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Sony Kumari , University of Science and Technology Meghalaya , India

🔬 Dr. Sony Kumari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Biology at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya. She holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Gauhati University, Assam, India, completed in 2017, and an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from the same university in 2008. Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Zoology from Cotton College, Assam, India, in 2006. Dr. Kumari’s professional career spans from Assistant Professor at Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, from 2009 to 2012, to her current role as Associate Professor. She has garnered several accolades, including the Best HoD of the Year 2021 by InSc scholars, and has received the Best Researcher Award multiple times for her contributions to MDPI and Springer publications. Dr. Kumari’s research interests encompass biotechnological applications, molecular biology, and sustainable development, as evidenced by her active participation in national and international conferences and workshops.

📚 Academic History

Ph.D. in Biotechnology (2017) from Gauhati University, Assam, India
M.Sc. in Biotechnology (2008) from Gauhati University, Assam, India
B.Sc. in Zoology (2006) from Cotton College, Assam, India
XII Std. (2003) from KVCRPF, Amerigog, Ghy-23, Assam, India
X Std. (2001) from KVCRPF, Amerigog, Ghy-23, Assam, India

👩‍🏫 Work Experience

2012 to Present: Associate Professor (Assistant Professor until 2021), Department of Applied Biology, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, India
2009 to 2012: Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Sciences, Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Affiliated to NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya, India

🏆 Academic Achievements and Awards

2022: Awarded by InSc Scholars as Best HoD of the Year, 2021 (Certified by ISO 19001:2015 and MSME and Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India)
Best Researcher Award (Two times) for best publication in MDPI and Springer
2022: IGEN-IVD Volunteer Recognition Award by the Institution of Green Engineers and Noble Institution for Environmental Peace
2015: Best Faculty Award, ERDF
2013: State Eligibility Test (SET) for Lectureship in Life Science (North East India)
2013: NET, ICAR, ARS
2010: GATE

📑 Projects

Completed: 3 projects (NewGen IEDC, DST)
Ongoing: 1 project (NewGen IEDC, DST)

📆 Conferences, Workshops, and Training Programs Attended

National Conference (Pharmagenesis 2023): Presented poster on “Valorization of Citrus Waste for Pharmacological Properties and Sustainable Development” (25th September 2023)
International Workshop on Microalgal Technology: Marian Star Centre, St. Mary’s College (16-18th February 2022)
One Week FDP on Implementation of NEP 2020 in Higher Education: RKDF University (17-22nd February 2022)
5th Refresher Course in ICT (MDC): HRDC DAVV, Indore (27th January – 9th February 2022)
IPR Course on Introduction to IPRs and Patenting in India: Microbiologist Society India, Parul University, Vadodara (27-29 January 2022)
Faculty Development Program on Research Methodology and Project Writing: Rama Devi Women’s University (7th to 11th August 2021)
Massive Open Online Course on Academic Counselling for ODL Learners: CEMCA and State Open University (19th April to 30th May 2021)
Training on Manufacturing (Level 1) & COVID-Food Safety Supervisor: University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (9th March 2021)
UGC STRIDE Workshop on Molecular Phylogeny and Molecular Docking: Mizoram University (19th January to 27th January 2021)
Short Term Training Program on E-STTP on Research Methodology: Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute University (20th to 27th July 2020)
Certification Course on Phylogenetic Tree Analysis in Biosciences: SciWris Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (11th to 12th July 2020)
Faculty Development Program on Challenges and Opportunities before Indian Higher Education due to COVID-19: Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, University of Delhi (2nd May 2020)
Training on Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology and Their Application: Biotech Hub, Veterinary College, Khanapara, AAU (17th to 20th June 2014)