Academic Experts
Dr. Nivedita Mishra, is associated with Department of Biotechnology, JIIT since April 2023. She did her Masters in Botany from University of Allahabad and PhD in Biotechnology from JIIT, Noida.
In previous roles, she served as JRF-CSIR at the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, and as JRF-DBT at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Additionally, she worked as a Scientific Writer for the Current Science news article series 'Science Last Fortnight' and as Teaching Faculty for Botany at Rao’s IAS Academy."
Her research interests involve study of role of microbes and related mechanisms in various fields including environment, agriculture and medical. During her Doctorate, she worked upon developing microbial consortia for providing holistic plant growth support and developed formulations having long shelf life. Expanding her interest in role of microbes in diverse fields, she worked as scientist at National Institute for Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR-ICMR), NOIDA. There as PI of DHR-Project, she worked to explore the role and impact of microbes in reducing the toxicity of Smokeless Tobacco Products.
In addition, she accumulated over six years of administrative expertise while serving with Ministry of Defence, Government of India and with Delhi University in various capacities.
With over two decades of rich and diverse experience, Dr. Mishra has made significant contributions across academia, research, and administration. Her work has been widely recognized, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals, as well as book chapters with reputed publishers. A lifelong learner, Dr. Mishra actively participates in workshops and training programs to continually enhance her knowledge and skill sets.
