Faculty Detail

Dr Charu Gupta

Professor

Amity Institute of Herbal Research & Studies

Teaching Interests
Though, there are no students at our inst. AIHRS, but tought the following courses in other dept like AIMT, AIOA, AIP, AIHSR: Bacteriology, Environmental Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Analytical Instrumentation, Fertilizers, Manures & Agrochemicals, Basic Microbiology, Microbiology in Horticulture.
Qualifications
Graduation : B.Sc.(Food Sc. & Quality Control)-2000,C.C.S. University, Meerut

Post Graduation : M.Sc.(Microbiology)-2002,C.C.S. University, Meerut

Post Graduation : M.Phil.(Microbiology)-2003,C.C.S. University, Meerut

Doctorate : Ph.D.(Microbiology)-2008,C.C. S. University campus, Meerut
Experience
12 Nov 2007 - Present
Professor,
Amity Institute of Herbal Research & Studies

18 Aug 2003 - 31 Jul 2006
Lecturer,
Department of Microbiology, CCS University campus, Meerut,
Research Interests
Research interest include Exploitation & management of agri-horticultural waste to develop functional foods & nutraceuticals, Novel functional foods with probiotic properties.
Publications
Comparative analysis of the antimicrobial activity of cinnamon oil and cinnamon extract on some food-borne microbes ,
African J. Microbiology Research

Antimicrobial activity of some herbal oils against common food borne microbes ,
African J. Microbiology Research

Antibacterial activity of Amchur (dried pulp of unripe Mangifera indica) extracts on some food borne bacteria ,
J. Pharmacy Research

A Bacteriocin production on Soya Nutri Nuggets Extract Medium (SNNEM) by Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis CCSUB202 ,
International J. Dairy Science

Antibacterial activity of Amchur (dried pulp of unripe Mangifera indica) extracts on some indigenous oral microbiota causing dental caries ,
Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Effect of the Bacteriocin produced by Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis CCSUB202, on mode of action of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis MTCC 3038 ,
International J. Probiotics & Prebiotics

Nutraceuticals: A Piece of History, Present Status and Modern Outlook. ,
In Pharm Communique

Antimicrobial & Phytochemical studies of fresh ripe pulp & dried unripe pulp of Mangifera indica (Amchur) ,
Middle- East J. Scientific Research

Food for Space ,
International J. Biological Technology

Role of Phytoestroges as Nutraceuticals in Human health ,
Pharmacology online

Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Some Fruits ,
J. Complementary & Integrative Medicine

Comparative study of cinnamon oil and clove oil on some oral microbiota ,
Pharmacology online

Microbes as potential source of biocolours ,
Pharmacology online

Cosmeceuticals: Beauty behind plants ,
J. Pharmacy Research

Role of low calorie sweeteners in maintaining dental health ,
. Middle- East Journal of Scientific Research

Antioxidant and Free Radical scavenging activities of some promising wild edible fruits ,
International Food Research Journal

Methodological advancements in green nanotechnology and their applications in biological synthesis of herbal nanoparticles. ,
International J Bioassays

Glucosinolates: The Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance ,
Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Whey Proteins: A novel source of Bioceuticals ,
Middle- East Journal of Scientific Research

Total phenol and antioxidant activity of some fruits and their under-utilized parts ,
International Food Research Journal

Functional clothing: A novel concept for disease therapeutics ,
African Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

Food Analysis and Quality Control ,
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co., Germany

Optimization of fermentation conditions for Bacteriocin Production ,
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co., Germany

Relationships between bioactive food components and their health benefits ,
Introduction to Functional Food Science Textbook (Danik M. Martirosyan (ed.); First Edition, USA.

Role of microbes in functional foods for the treatment of diabetes ,
World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Duckweed: An effective tool for Phytoremediation ,
Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry (Taylor and Francis)

Functional foods enhanced with Microbial antioxidants ,
Academic Journal of Nutrition

Nutraceuticals from Microbes. In: Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (D. Prakash and G. Sharma (eds.) ,
CABI International Publishers, UK

Resveratrol: A chemo-preventative agent with diverse applications. In: In: Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (D. Prakash and G. Sharma (eds.) ,
CABI International Publishers, UK

Synbiotics: Promoting Gastrointestinal health. In: Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (D. Prakash and G. Sharma (eds.) ,
CABI International Publishers, UK

Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance: Do they Defend against diseases? In: Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (D. Prakash and G. Sharma (eds.) ,
CABI International Publishers, UK

Glucosinolates: The Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance. In: Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (D. Prakash and G. Sharma (eds.) ,
CABI International Publishers, UK

Role of Phytoestrogens as Nutraceuticals in Human Health. In: Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (D. Prakash and G. Sharma (eds.) ,
CABI International Publishers, UK

Carotenoids: Chemistry and Health Benefits. In: Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (D. Prakash and G. Sharma (eds.) ,
CABI International Publishers, UK

Role of Antioxidant Polyphenols in Nutraceuticals and Human Health. In: Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (D. Prakash and G. Sharma (eds.) ,
CABI International Publishers, UK

Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance from Curcuma longa L. and their Role in Human Health. In: Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (D. Prakash and G. Sharma (eds.) ,
CABI International Publishers, UK

Phytochemistry of Plants used in Traditional Medicine. In: Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (D. Prakash and G. Sharma (eds.) ,
CABI International Publishers, UK

Natural Useful Therapeutic Products from Microbes ,
J Microbiol Exp

Role of microbes in combating global warming ,
Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Lett.,

Phytonutrients as therapeutic agents ,
. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Genetically Engineered Probiotics ,
IDOSI

A Biotechnological approach to microbial based perfumes and flavours ,
Journal of Microbiology and Experimentation

Studies on the antimicrobial activity of Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) and its potential as food bio-preservative. ,
International Food Research Journal

Nutraceuticals for Geriatrics ,
Journal of Traditional and Complimentary Medicine (Elsevier)

Phyto-pharmaceuticals and their health benefits ,
Dream 2047 (published by DST, Delhi

Carotenoids, sources and their role in human health ,
Dream 2047 (published by DST, Delhi)

Role of blue green algae in environment management ,
I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. (India),

Biodegradable polymers from microbes ,
I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. (India),

Natural Products from microbes ,
Write & Print Publications, India
Projects
To Educate & Train Rural Women of Western Uttar Pradesh in the Cultivation & Processing of Medicinal(No)
To Educate & Train Rural Women of Western Uttar Pradesh in the Cultivation & Processing of Medicinal Plants for the preparation of Nutraceuticals/ Functional Foods and Health care Products.by (DSIR)

Economic and social upliftment of rural women through value added products from aromatic plants(No)
a) Promote cultivation of aromatic plants as an employment and income generation tool in rural areas. b) Empowering women and communities on social and development issues through production of value added products from aromatic plants. c) Ensuring employment security for all sectors of rural families for those who possess land & who are land less. d) Create an economically viable & reproducible model for rural areas. by (DST, N. Delhi)
Affiliations
Dairy Technology Society of India Since 01 Aug 2012
Short Description
Dr. Charu Gupta (Gold Medal; ICAR-NET and GATE qualified), Assistant Professor, AIHRS, AUUP carries with over 10 years of experience in teaching and research at University level. She has published around 38 research and review papers in SCI journals, authored 5 books, 16 chapters in books, around 12 scientific articles in both English & Hindi languages and published 84 abstracts in both national and international conferences. During her tenure at Amity, she has filed around 25 patents as main inventor & around 20 patents as co-inventor related to the medicinal plants and microbiology. We recently transferred a technology "Herbal Mosquito Repellent Agarbatti" based on the patent filed to a Delhi Based company.

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