Faculty Members
Dr. Mohd. Faisal Ansari
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Microbiology); M.Phil. (Microbiology); M.Sc. (Microbiology)
Area of Interest
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Industrial Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiology
Majors Degrees
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PhD in Microbiology (Agricultural Microbiology) from School of Sciences, Gujarat University (2016)
• M. Phil in Microbiology from School of Sciences, Gujarat University (2008)
• M. Sc. in Microbiology from School of Sciences, Gujarat University (2007)
• B. Sc. in Microbiology from R. G. Shah Science College, Ahmedabad (2005)
Online Certified Courses
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NO
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Teaching: 8 Years
Research: 8 Years
Total: 16 Years
Journal/Conference/Chapter Publication
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Ansari M. F., Tipre D. R. and Dave S. R. (2015). Efficiency evaluation of commercial liquid biofertilizers for growth of Cicer aeritinum (chickpea) in pot and field study. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 4, 17-24. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2014.09.010.
• Ansari M. F., Tipre D. R. and Dave S. R. (2015). Exploring the multi-trait plant growth promotion capability of commercial liquid biofertilizers isolates. Internaltion Journal of Life Sciences 9(3), 24-37. Doi: doi.org/10.3126/ijls.v9i3.12463.
Subjects taught : Undergraduates
A • Gene transfer among bacteria • Fueling reactions in heterotrophs
• Immune disorders and hematology
• Fermentation media and inoculum development
• Microbial environment processes
• Techniques for genetic engineering
• Introduction to viruses and sub-viral entities
• Relationship between human body and microbes
• Downstream processes
• Cellular and molecular techniques of biotechnology
• Soil Microbiology
• Dairy Microbiology
• Biomolecules catabolic pathways
• Nitrogen metabolism
• Transposable elements
• Microbial interactions
Subjects taught: Postgraduates
X Agricultural microbial biotechnology modules Y Microbial technology module
Z Waste water analysis module
All subjects syllabus according to LJ University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Affiliation
I am a Gujarat University, Ahmedabad recognized PhD guide since July 2019. One student got registered under my guidance since September 2019 and working on the topic of “Microbial diversity study of Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) endophytes and its application in enhancing soil fertility”.
• I am a life member of various scientific communities, The Biotech Research Society (BRSI) since Sept, 2013; The Association of Microbiologist of India (AMI) since Feb, 2015; Asian PGPR society since Oct, 2018 and Microbiology Society of India since Sept, 2019.
• Working as an external examiner for theory exams of B.Sc. Microbiology program at Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya since October 2018.
• Working as an external examiner for theory exams of M.Sc. and B.Sc. Microbiology program at P. D. Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, CHARUSAT, Changa since March 2018.
• Working as an external examiner for theory as well as practical exams of M.Sc. Microbiology and Biotechnology program at Mehsana Urban Institute of Sciences, Ganpat University, Kherva, Mehsana since Oct 2017.
• Working as a member of scrutiny board for St. Xaviers College, Ahmedabad since Oct 2016. Also working as a subject expert for Biotechnology and Biochemistry.
• Working as an external practical examiner in B.Sc. semester 5 and 6 program for Microbiology subject of Gujarat University since April 2018.
• Working as a paper setter for theory exams of B.Sc. Microbiology program at Gujarat University since October 2018.
Achievements
Received best poster award at regional conference held in SOS, GU in March 2009.
• Was R. G. Shah Science College 2nd rank holder for college in 6th rank holder in GU in final year of graduation scoring 71.4% in 2005.
• Worked as a Co-Principal Investigator in GUJCOST sponsored minor research project from October 2015 to December 2016 on “Preparation and Evaluation of extract for the washing of vegetables and fruits using some herbal plant extract” at MUIS, Ganpat University. Working with Prof. P. U. Patel, Principal Investigator, SKPCPCR, Ganpat University.
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1. Attended two days workshop on “Scientific Writing” during 8th-9th May, 2017 held at Mehsana Urban Institute of Sciences, Ganpat University, Mehsana, Gujarat organized by International Science Community Association.
2. Attended two days workshop on “Hands on training on HPLC method development and validation” during 22nd-23rd January, 2016 held at Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Research and Education, Ganpat University, Mehsana.
3. Attended three days workshop on “Research methods and application of Statistics for biological sciences students” during 25th – 27th September, 2013 held at National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad.
4. Attended one day national workshop on “Biotechnology: Its application and Bio-safety concerns” on 28th July, 2012 organized by GSBTM, DST, Govt. of Gujarat held at Department of Microbiology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
5. Attended two days workshop on “Effective grant writing skills and Strategic Management of IPR” during 6th & 7th July, 2012 organized by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) in association with Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL).
6. Attended one day workshop on “Intellectual property rights awareness-2011 (WIPRA2011) on 16th June, 2011 organized by IPR cell, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad at Department of Botany, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
7. Attended one day workshop on PCR technique, Midi-GC and Electrophoretic technique on 2nd June, 2009 at Disha Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, under the guidance of Dr. Bushra Jarullah, Head of the Department, Disha Life Sciences, Ahmedabad.
8. Attended workshop on rDNA technology during the period of 1st – 12th October, 2008 at Center for Biotechnology Research (CFBTR), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, under the guidance of Dr. Anitha Sironmani, Reader, Department of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamraj University, Tamil Nadu. - During the workshop, I learnt practical aspects of plasmid extraction, DNA and RNA extraction, vector preparation, southern hybridization technique, western blotting, transformation, ELISA and theoretical aspects of PCR, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, genomics and proteiomics.
FDP• Attended two days Faculty Development Program on “Functional Genomics and Proteomics” on 9th & 10th February, 2016 at Institute of Science, Nirma University, Ahmedabad.
• Attended five days RUSA sponsored Faculty Development Program on “Tools and Techniques in Biological Sciences” from 25th to 30th October, 2018 conducted by The Human Resource Development Centre, Gujarat University at Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University.
• Attended one day online Faculty Development Program on “Quality Enhancement in Higher Education” on 21st January, 2021 organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
• Attended six days National level online Faculty Development Program on “Advance Tools and Techniques in Biotechnology for Startup Ecosystem Development” from 15th to
20th February, 2021 jointly organized by SSIP-Cell, Department of BiotechnologyPSSHDA, Kadi and Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, Jaipur.
• Attended seven days Faculty Development Program on “Strengthening Experimental Microbiology for Undergraduates Study” from 20th to 26th July, 2022 organized by Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
Contact
LJ School of Applied Sciences,
LJ Campus, LJ University, Near Sarkhej-Sanand Circle
Off. S.G. Road, Ahmedabad-382210
Phone: 9228010054
Email: faisalansari.ljias@ljinstitutes.edu.in