Dr Tushar Kaushik

Name : Kajal Pardhi

Designation : Ph.D. Students (UGC-JRF)

Brief Background :

I completed my postgraduate studies in biotechnology at Dr. Ambedkar College in Nagpur, affiliated with Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU). My undergraduate studies in biotechnology, microbiology, and chemistry were completed at Dhote Bandhu Science College in Gondia. I am eligible to compete in the UGC-JRF and GATE-BT examinations in February 2022. Currently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. in biotechnology under the guidance of my advisor, Dr. Monali C. Rahalkar.

Contact Details :

My research focuses on the isolation and cultivation of methanotrophic bacteria from wetland environments for the applications in carotenoid production and use as methane mitigation agents. Through molecular identification techniques, I aim to characterize these bacteria and their unique metabolic capabilities.