Shweta Sharma (PhD Scholar)

Dr. Usha Mina’s research group of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Email: shwetasharma1253@gmail.com

Research Topic

“Assessment of Agroforestry systems in district Kishtwar of Northwestern Himalaya”

Profile and Curriculum

B.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany, Zoology- Cluster University of Jammu (2017-2020)

M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences - Central University of Jammu (2020-2022)

PhD student - February, 2023 - till date

JRF (UGC-NET): 2022

Research Interests

Agroforestry Systems in Northwestern Himalaya

Climate Change

Agroecological Transformation of Food Systems

Millets as Climate Smart Crops

Traditional Food Systems

Research Experience

Masters Dissertation – “Hydrolysis of pre-treated wheat straw using enzyme CELLIC® CTEC2 for ethanol production using immobilized cells of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)” (Jan’22-July’22).

Student Intern in SERB sponsored project, “Selective removal of Inhibitors found in Lignocellulosic Hydrolysate and Simultaneous Conversion of Mixed Sugars into Bio-Ethanol Using Microbial Consortium” (Apr’22 – Jun’22).

Publications

Presented a poster titled “An Assessment of Millets awareness, cultivation, and consumption pattern in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India” at International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD-2024) under the theme 5A Does Indigenous Knowledge Hold the Key for Sustaining Food Security and Nutrition?