• Name: Dr. Anjana verma
• Gender: Female
• Department: Botany
• Qualification: BET, PhD, M Sc.
• Designation: Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty, PU)
• Specialization/ Area of interest: Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular biology

1. MATRIC – CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, PATNA (1986) 1st Div (74.5%)
2. I Sc – PATNA WOMEN’S COLLEGE, P.U. (1988) 1st Div (75 %)
3. B.Sc. – PATNA SCIENCE COLLEGE, P.U. (1992) 1st Div (77.68 %) BOTANY HONOURS (WITH DISTINCTION)
4. M.Sc. – PATNA SCIENCE COLLEGE, P.U. (1995) 1st Div (63.5%) SPECIALISATION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
5. PhD – BOTANY, PATNA UNIVERSITY (2014) TOPIC: A STUDY ON CYTOGENOTOXICITY OF CERTAIN COMMONLY USED MEDICINAL PLANTS
6. BET – BIHAR ELIGIBILITY TEST (1997)
7. IGNOU- ACADEMIC COUNCELLOR FOR BA COURSES

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF UG LEVEL TEACHING

1. Presently working as Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty, Patna University), Department of Botany, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, PU, Patna (since 3^rd January 2020)
2. As Guest Faculty at the UGC Center of Vocational Education in Biotechnology at BN College, PU, Patna. (from 1997 till 2022)
3. Worked as Ad-hoc Teacher in the Department of Botany, BN College, PU, Patna (from 2014 till December 2019)

• Research work experience: Extraction of phytochemicals from medicinal plants, Cytogenetic experiments Microbial techniques Plant tissue culture techniques

1. Comparative assessment of Hyper-accumulator and Phyto-remedial capabilities of Brassica juncea and Zea mays in lead contaminated soil (2023), Dr Anjana Verma, IJCRT, vol.11/2, C466-C471.
2. Comparative assessment of Phytochemicals Present in Moringa oleifera leaf and Branded moringa leaf powder (2023), Dr Anjana Verma, IJCRT, vol11/2, C892-C899.
3. Cytogenetic Toxicity of Aloe vera (a medicinal plant) (2012), Verma A, Gupta A K,

Kumar A. & Khan P.K., Drug and Chemical Toxicology, 35(1) / 32-35.

4. An Evaluation of the Cytogenetic Toxicity of Chlorophytum (a medicinal plant) (2014), Verma A. & Khan P.K./ J of Pat Sci Col / Vol 2/ 75-78.
5. Cytogenetic Toxicity of the root extract of Asparagus, a medicinal plant, (2010), Verma A., Kesari V.P., Gupta A.K. & Khan P.K./ Pat Univ J / Vol 34/25-28.
6. Herbs: Therapeutic and Adverse effects (2005), Verma A., Ideal Research

Review,12(2) / 30-32.

           LIST OF PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES/SEMINARS

1. “Toxicity and Adverse Health effects of Some Common Herbal Drugs/ Supplements”, Paper presented in the International Conference on “Science Without Boundaries: Collaborative Research For the 21^st Century”, Organized by Department of Zoology & Department of Chemistry, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India, held on 01^st – 02^nd April, 2026
2. “Systematic Isolation and Analysis of Phytochemicals and Assessment of their therapeutic Potential in common medicinal plants of Patna, Bihar”, Paper presented in the International Conference on “Translating Science into Solutions: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Real World Problems”, Organized by Department of Microbiology, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, Patna, in collaboration with Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bengaluru held on 16^th and 17^th January 2026.
3. “Ethnomedicinal Survey & Determination of total Alkaloids in Common Medicinal Plants of Patna, Bihar”, Paper presented in the International Conference on “Bridging Disciplines for Resilience and Sustainability: A Pathway to Viksit Bharat”, Organized by Department of Botany, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, Patna University, Patna, Bihar in collaboration with The Indian Science Congress Association, Patna Chapter, held on 15^th & 16^th December 2025.
4. “Thin layer Chromatography: A Tool for Phytochemicals from Medicinal Plants”, Paper presented in the International Conference on “The Role of AI and Multidisciplinary Research in Shaping Sustainable Future”, Organized by Kaaf University, Ghana (West Africa) in collaboration with IISE, Lucknow, UP, India & Science Tech Institute, Lucknow, UP, India during 11^th to 13^th January 2024.
5. “Assessment of Phytochemical constituents of Moringa leaf”, Paper presented in the RUSA sponsored International Conference on “Emerging trends in Multidisciplinary Research”, ICETMR-2023, Organized by Science faculty of Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, PU, Patna, during 24^th -25^th March 2023.
6. “Herbs: Therapeutic or Harmful”, Paper presented in the Online International Conference on Research Methodology, ICRM-2022, Organized by Science Tech Institute, Lucknow, UP, on 28-30^th October 2022.
7. “Cytogenetic toxicity of the root extract of Asparagus, a medicinal plant”, Paper presented in the 4^th International Conference on Entrepreneurship Innovation and Leadership, ICEIL-2022, Organized by Amity University, UP, during 20^th to 22^nd   January 2022.
8. “An assessment of Cytogenetic toxicity of Aloe, Asparagus and Chlorophytum”, Paper presented in the National Conference on Advancement in Interdisciplinary Research, NCAIR-2021, Organized by Science Tech Institute, Lucknow, UP, during 29^th to 31^st July 2021.
9. “An assessment of the cytogenetic toxicity of three medicinal plants”, Paper presented in the National Seminar on Biosciences for the welfare of mankind, Organized by Department of Zoology, Patna University, Patna, during 14^th -15^th March 2015.

 “Cyto-genotoxicity of some common medicinal plants”, Paper presented in the National Seminar on Importance of Medicinal plants cultivation in promoting the rural economy & supporting rural health care system, Organized by Society for Environment & Social awareness, SESA, Jharkhand, during 11^th -12^th March 2006 at Ranch, Jharkhand.

RESEARCH PROJECT

Title of the project “Extraction, Isolation, Identification and Quantification of Phytochemicals present in some common medicinal plants and assessment of toxicity potential if any”, College level (seed money of 1,45,000/), Duration- 18 months, Status- completed.

AREA OF INTEREST

MICROBIOLOGY, CYTOLOGY, GENETICS, PLANT PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, GENETIC ENGINEERING & PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY.

1. One-week National level Faculty Development Program on “Seeking New Horizons: Moving ahead towards Excellence”, Organized by Apostolic Carmel Generalate Bengaluru in Collaboration with IQAC, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, PU, during 1^st to 6^th July 2024.
2. Training Program on IP Awareness Organized by NIPAM, Govt. of India on 29^th August 2024.
3. International Symposium on “Innovative Strategies for Transforming Higher Education for a Rapidly Changing World” Organized by IQAC in collaboration with Department of Political Science, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, PU held on 28^th February 2025.
4. One-week National level online Faculty Development Program on “Outcome Based Education and Application of Generative AI in Teaching and Research” Organized by The Exam Cell of Government College for Women (Autonomous), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh in association with The Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh during 2^nd to 11^th January 2025.
5. Five-day International FDP on “Soft skills for Capacity Building”, organized by Joseph’s Academy of Soft Skill, St. Joseph’s College, Autonomous, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India during 25^th to 29^th September 2023.
6. One-week online FDP to “Develop Skill Panorama on Research Methodology Based Data Analysis using R” organized by Bhau Rao-Deveras Shodh Peeth, University of Lucknow and Science Tech Institute, Lucknow during 21^st to 27^th August 2023.
7. Five Day FDP on “Innovations in Teaching Trends” organized by IQAC, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, PU, Patna and St. Xavier’s College of Management & Technology, Patna Iin Collaboration with Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, Bengaluru, during 3^rd to 7^th July 2023.
8. One-week online FDP on “Outcome Based Education Paradigm shift in Higher Education” jointly organized by St. Francis Institute of Management and Research Borivali, West Mumbai and SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi (PMMMNMTT of Ministry of Education) during 6^th to 12^th May 2023.
9. FDP on “Data Analysis and Modelling Tools for Research” organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education PMMM National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, during 16^th to 22^nd January 2022.
10. National level FDP on “Re-imaging and Plant Sciences for Sustainable Future- Opportunities and Challenges” conducted by the PG and Research Department of Botany, Holy Cross College, Autonomous, Tiruchirappalli, during 2^nd to 6^th August 2021.
11. RUSA Sponsored Five-day online FDP on “Creating a Positive Work Culture: Strategy for Quality and Excellence” organized by IQAC, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, PU, Patna in collaboration with St. Aloysius College, Autonomous, Jabalpur during 23^rd to 27^th June 2021.
12. Online workshop on “Effective Tools for Online Meeting and Teaching”

Held on 29^th & 30^th April 2020, Organized by The Department of MCA, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, Patna University, Patna (Bihar).

13. Online Faculty Development Program on “MOODLE LMS: Exploring New Horizons of Teaching Learning “Held from 15^th to 21^st May 2020

Organized by Department of MCA & Computer Science, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, Patna University, Patna (Bihar) in association with Remote Learning through Spoken Tutorial, IIT Mumbai.

14. Two Week online workshop for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff “From e-Learning to e-Training: A Comprehensive Guide for all your Administrative Work”. Sponsored by MHRD, Organized by Teaching Learning Center,
15. Online FDP on” Moodle LMS: Exploring New Horizons of Teaching -Learning” Organized by Department of MCA & Computer Science, PWC in association with Remote Learning through Spoken Tutorial, IIT Mumbai from May 15-21.2020.
16. Online FDP Organized by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy on

“Technology Management “, from 21^st to 25^th September 2020.

17. Two -Weeks FDP on “Gendered Contours of the Pandemic: Reinventing Public Policy and Leadership transformation “Organized by PG Department of Gender studies and Sarala Devi Centre for Gender Research, Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from 24^th August to 7^th.2020.
18. FDP on Moodle Learning Management System, Organized by PWC with course material provided by Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay, during 28.03.2020 to 30.06.2020
19. FDP on “Curriculum Development for Outcome based education “Organized by IQAC Cell of Patna Women’s College (Autonomous) Patna University, Patna, from 28^th September to 3^rd October 2020.

1. RUSA Sponsored Online International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Multi-disciplinary Research”, Jointly organized by Faculty of Science, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, Bengaluru, held on 24^th & 25^th March 2023.
2. Webinar on “Research Writing”, organized by Xavier Board of Higher Education Institutes Eastern & North Eastern Region, held on 21^st April 2023.
3. National Webinar on “Understanding Research Ethics: Principles and Practices”, organized by IQAC, Patna Women’s College, PU, held on 21^st April 2022.
4. Online International Conference on “Empowering Smart Future through Scientific Development and Technology”, organized by the Research Committee and Department of Computer Applications (MCA), Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, PU, Patna during 5^th to 7^th May 2022.
5. UGC Sponsored Webinar on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning on 10^th June 2022, Organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Patna.
6. UGC Sponsored Webinar on “Multidisciplinary in Higher Education in context of NEP-2020”, held on 29^th August 2022, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Patna.
7. International Webinar on “The Role of E-Learning during lockdown: Academic Challenges and the Road Ahead”, Organized by IQAC in collaboration with Department of Education, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, Patna University, Patna (Bihar) Held on 8^th & 9^th May 2020
8. Two-day National Level” Virtual Training for Virtual Teaching Platform”

Held on 5^th & 6^th June 2020.Organised by St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangluru.

9. One day International Webinar on “COVID-19 Pandemic: Its impact on Environment and Education. Held on 10^th June (3:00- 5:00 pm)

Organized by Government P.G. College (Autonomous), Datia, MP.

10. National Webinar on “Nurturing Research Culture and Enhancing Teaching Learning through the Star College Scheme of DBT”, on 17^th & 18^th June 2020, Organized by Faculty of Science, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, P.U., Patna.
11. National Webinar on Importance of Yoga in current context of Health and Education, on 21^st June 2020, Organized by Jai Prakash Mahila College, Chapra, Bihar.
12. National Webinar on “Recent Advances in Modern Analytical Techniques”

Held on 22-24 June 2020, Organized by Placement Cell, A.U. College of Science & Technology, Andhra University and PER KINeL MER India Pvt. Ltd.

13. National Webinar on “Key insight on Intellectual Property Rights: An interface and emerging issues”, Held on 25^th & 26^th June 2020

Organized by IQAC, PWC, Autonomous, P.U., Patna.

14. One day National Webinar on “Recent Advances in Bioscience”

Held on 28^th June 2020, Organized by Department of Zoology and Biotechnology, Smt. Kasturbai Walchand College (Arts & Science), Sangli.

15. International Webinar on “Coping with Higher Education, Research and Employability during and after the Pandemic, Organized by Anugrah Naraiyan Singh College, Barh, Patna, Bihar, on 28^th June 2020
16. International Webinar on “Mushrooms- Nature’s Gift “, Organized by the Department of Microbiology, KR College of Arts & Science on 24^th July 2020.
17. National Webinar on “Is the Pandemic Lockdown a Green Moment of Biodiversity”, Organized by Department of Zoology and Botany, Sophia Girl’s College, (Autonomous), Ajmer (Rajasthan) .
18. National Webinar on Startup Ecosystem in India, Organized by Braj Nagar College, Jharsuguda- 768216, Odisha on 20^th September 2020.
19. Webinar on “The Splendor of Orchids” Organized by Department of Botany, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi held on 25^th September 2020.

            WORKSHOPS   

1. IP Awareness and Training Program (NIPAM) under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission organized by Intellectual Property Office, India on 6^th April 2023.
2. IP Awareness and Training Program (NIPAM) under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission organized by Intellectual Property Office, India on 6^th April 2022.
3. IP Awareness and Training Program (NIPAM) under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission organized by Intellectual Property Office, India on 11^th October 2022.
4. One-week Online Workshop on “Biostatistical Data Analysis and Research Methodology”, organized by Science Tech Institute, Lucknow, UP, during 21^st to 27^th December 2022.
5. Workshop entitled “Question Bank Preparation using Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy”, organized by Department of Computer Application (MCA) in collaboration with the Department of Education, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, PU, Patna, on 1^st December 2022.
6. One-week online International workshop on “Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS”, Jointly organized by Aryabhatt Institute of Academic and Research, Lucknow & Science Tech Institute, Lucknow, UP during 21^st to 27^th May 2022.
7. RUSA Sponsored one-week Workshop on “Capacity building for IQAC Functioning & Accreditation process”, organized by IQAC, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, Patna during 10^th to 15^th March 2022.
8. Merck Virtual Workshop series 2021 (26^th April to 6^th August 2021 on Fundamental and Advanced Techniques in Biotechnology, organized by AKS University, Satna (MP) in collaboration with Merck Innovation Lab, Bangalore, which included Cancer tools and Techniques, Genome Editing, Mammalian Cell Culture, Realtime PCR and Data Analysis, Plant Genetic Engineering, Immunobiological Techniques and Recombinant DNA Technology (Five day each).
9. Online workshop on “Effective Tools for Online Meeting and Teaching” Organized by The Department of MCA, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, Patna University, Patna (Bihar) Held on 29^th & 30^th April 2020
10. Online Faculty Development Program on “MOODLE LMS: Exploring New Horizons of Teaching Learning “, Organized by Department of MCA & Computer Science, Patna Women’s College, Autonomous, Patna University, Patna (Bihar) in association with Remote Learning through Spoken Tutorial, IIT Mumbai, during 15^th to 21^st May 2020
11. Two Week online workshop for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff “From e-Learning to e-Training: A Comprehensive Guide for all your Administrative Work”. Sponsored by MHRD, Organized by Teaching Learning Center, Ramanujan College, Delhi University in association with RCMOOCS University for Digital Education. Course code- WRAWO1 during 25^th May- 5^th June 2020.
12. One- week Online Workshop on “E-Content Development for Online Teaching & Learning Need of the Hour”, Organized by Harish Chandra P. G. College, Varanasi (UP) & Government P. G. College, Sonbhadra (UP), during 25^th June to 01^st July 2020

E-REFRESHER COURSE

1. Two-week Refresher Course in “Botany”, Conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, PMMM National Mission on Teachers and Teaching during 18^th February to 4^th March 2023.
2. Two-week Interdisciplinary Refresher course in “Advanced Research Methodology” Conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, PMMM National Mission on Teachers and Teaching during 22^nd November to 6^th December 2022.
3. Online Two-week Refresher course in “Life-Sciences” Conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, PMMM National Mission on Teachers and Teaching during 1^st to 15^th September 2021.
4. E-Refresher Course on 21^st Century: The Era of Biotechnology- To innovate by Advanced Biotechnology Learning during 3^rd September to 28^th October 2020, Organized by Department of Biotechnology, AKS University, Satna, MP. The course including Genomics, Advances in Molecular Biology, Real Time PCR, NGS, Computer Aided Drug Designing, Bioinformatics for Metagenomics, Biofuels, Genomics for Climate Resilient Crops, CRISPER-CAS9 Technology, Plant Tissue Culture, Fermentation and Bio-processor technology, Rapid Diagnosis for Emerging Diseases, Probiotics, Plants for Novel Therapeutics, IPR, Vaccine Designing and Career and Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology.