• • Name: Dr. Hena Naz
  • Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Date of joining: 28^th July 2010
  • Gender: Female
  • Department: Botany
  • Specialization: Cytogenetics & Crop improvement

• Ph.D topic :“Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles from wild weeds belonging to Fabaceae family and assessing its cytotoxicity and anti-microbial activity”

• • As a faculty of botany, I have teaching experience of more than 16 years in the field of Cytogenetic, Molecular biology and Plant physiology.
  • Has guided more than 15 research projects at under graduate level under the different schemes of CPE, BSR,SRP AND DBT
  • Has been a member of organizing committee for International Conferences, National seminars, workshop, guest lectures and various online and offline events.

Publication

• • Have co-authored 12 research papers, which are published in the peer reviewed In-house journals EXPLORE and IRIS.

International publication-:

• • Hena Naz, Naheed Ahmad, Piyush (2020), “ Cytotoxicity of nanoparticles on the seedling of the plants belonging to the fabaceae family” Journal of advanced scientific research, Vol 11(3), PP 189-196, ISSN 0976-9595.
  • Priya, Anjum, Hena (2018),”The chemistry of extracted materials from the seeds of Trachyspermum copticum and their antibacterial activity” A division of American Chemical Society J. chemtracks , Vol (20)1, pp 67-72 , ISSN 0973-239X, Impact factor: 4.950.

National publication-:

• • “Biopolymers and its Environmental Impact: An overview” Article published in proceeding of National Seminar on “chemistry is life” held at Magadh Mahila College, Patna in May 2012.

Book:

• • Book on Plant Genetics: Foundation & Advances, First Edition. ISBN (Paper back): 978-81-993807-9-0, ISBN (E-book): 978-81-992807-5-2. ISRI press 2025

Book Chapter-:

• • Hena Naz (2019), Effect of Nanoparticles on seed germination of plants: rewiew”A New Horizon of Biological Sciences : Advantages & challenges” Rajesh publication, chapter 10, pp 85-90, ISBN 978-81-94426-99-8.

Project Undertaken-:

• • Minor project On “ Phenotyping of Rice Genotype for Sheath Blight Resistance” Sponsored by Research cell Patna Women’s College Autonomous 4th Cycle NAAC Accredited at A++ Grade.

Patent-:

Tiltle: Nano-Germination Bioassay Chamber

• • Brief Description: A closed, multi-tray chamber designed to evaluate seed germination under controlled conditions after treatment with wild weed-derived nanoparticles. Integrates sensors for humidity, root length, and growth rate.

Faculty development programme/ Refreshers course>

• • Two week Refresher course in BOTANY with Grade A+ from Teaching learning Center, Ramanujan college, University of Delhi in collaboration with Government Arts College, Kurur,Tamil Nadu from 18th February-4th March,2023
  • Five day Faculty development programme on “Innovation in Teaching Pedagogy And Research Trends” Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (PWC), St. Xavier College of Management & Technology, Patna in collaboration with St. Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, Bangaluru held from 3rd July – 7th July, 2023
  • 3rd One week Online Faculty Development Program on Advanced Research Methodology on Data Analysis, Jointly Organized by Digvijai Nath Post Graduate College, Gorakhpur,UP & Science Tech Institute, Lucknow held from 22-28 June, 2023
  • Rusa sponsered Five Day online Faculty Development Programme on “ Creating A Psitive Work Culture: Strategy For Quality And Excellence”, Organised by IQAC , Patna Women”s College (Autonomous) Patna University in Collaboration with St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Jabalpur

Paper presentation-:

• • On the topic ‘Phenotyping of Rice Genotype for Sheath Blight Resistance in the international conference on Translating Science into Solution: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Real World Problems’ organised by the Department of Microbiology Patna Women’s college in collaboration with Mount Carmel College, Bangaluru, Karnataka on 16 & 17 December 2025.
  • On the topic: “Heat stress memory in C-menole: A Molecular Perspective on Climate Resilience in the seminar on “Progressive Agriculture- Viksit Bharat: Preparedness for Eastern Region (PAVER-2025)” Organised by ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna in Collaboration with Indian Society of Agronomy, BAU Chapter, Sabour during fabruary 23-24,2025.
  • On the topic: “Effect of iron, sulphur and silver nanoparticles on stress Physiology of plant Vigna radiata Nutrition” in National conference on physical and life sciences(NCPLS-2023) on 12th August 2023 at Patna.
  • On the topic: “Biosynthesis of nanoparticles and assessing its effect on seed germination behaviour of Vigna radiata” in Rusa sponsered online International conference ICETMR jointly organised by Faculty of Science, Patna Women”s College Autonomous, Patna and Mount Carmel College, Autonomous Bengaluru.
  • On the topic: “Flavonoid profile of some Crotalaria species” at National seminar on “Recent trends in life sciences & Prof. R. P. Memorial Lecture in the National seminar held on May 1012.
  • On the topic: “Synthesis of Copper nanoparticles from Mimosa pudica and assessing its effect on the germination under nanoparticle stress” at Indian society of Life Sciences and Bihar Council on Science & Technology on 10th December Tara Mandel Patna.
  • On the topic “Synthesis of nanoparticles from wild weeds and assessing its antimicrobial activity” at National seminar on Research Frontiers in 21st Century, organised by Bihar National College of under the aegis of Patna University, on 29th & 30th May 2018.

Membership:
Bodies at National Level

• • The Indian Science Congress Association, 14, Dr. Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata 700 017, India

Poster presentation:

• • On the topic “Physiological and biochemical changes induce by Nanoparticles in Alleviating Heat stress in Mung Beans (Vigna radiate) in International Conference on Bridging Disciplines fo Resilience and Sustainablity: A pathway to viksit Bharat on 15 & 16 December 2025.
  • Research article published, Tiled “ Tribal pharmacopeia: A safe Remedy” published in seminar on recent trend in life science held at science college, Patna in 2012
  • “Biopolymer and its Environmental impact”An overviews at National seminar on chemistry is life,23-24- February, 2012 at Magadh Mahila College, Patna.
  • “Flavonoid Profile of some crotolaria species” An overviews at National Seminar On recent trend in life science & Prof. R.P.Roy. Memorial Lecture, 30 May 2012, held at Department of Botany, Patna University, Patna.
  • “Plant Phonetics and twin response to heavy metal stress”National seminar on recent trend in life science, Patna University, Patna.
  • “Isolation of lubricating oil Degrading Bracteria from contaminating soil of Mechanics Workshop in Patna” National seminar on “New frontier in Environmental 21-22 January 2012,held at Mahavir Cancer Sanathan, Patna.

Conference /Workshop/Seminar attended:

• International Conference on “Translating Science into solution: Multidisciplinary Approach to Real World Problems” Organise by the Department of Microbiology Patna Women’s College in collaboration with Mount Carmel College Bengaluru, Karnataka on 16th & 17th January 2026.
• International Conference on “Bridging Disciplines for Resilience and sustainability: A Pathway to Viksit Bharat” organised by the department of Botany Patna women’s college in Collaboration with Indian Science Congress Association, Patna Chapter on 15th & 16 th December, 2025
• A Virtual Workshop on “Soil-Less Organic Farming” Organised by the Department of Botany, under the aegis of Star college scheme of Department of Biotechnology, Govt. Of India on 9th of March 2024.
• National Webinar on “Research Writing” Organised by Xavier Board of Higher Education in India Eastern & North Eastern (XBHEI-E&NE)rEGION HELD ON 21st April 2023
• Rusa Sporsered International Conferance on “Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research” Organized by Faculty of Science , Patna Women’s College (Autonomous) In Collaboration with Mount Carmel College, Autonomous Bengaluru, Karnataka held from 24th -25th March, 2023
• “National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission” Organized by Intellectual Property Office, India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade held on 6th April, 2023
• State level workshop on “INFLIBNET”Awareness workshop on colleges of Bihar, 18 February 2011 at Patna womens college, Patna University.
• A State level workshop on “Community college”, Sponsored by the Goverment of Bihar,Department of Education, on 13 April 2013 organised by Patna womens College, Patna university.
• Awareness workshop on University users for collaborative Research in “Basic And Applied science” organised by UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Kolkata Center on 9th & 10th January 2013 at Patna Womens college, Patna University.
• Sociatrix Consultancy Services pvt. Ltd. Organized a Workshop on “Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Motivation, Winning Negotiation and Teaching Ethics” on 3rd – 8th October 2012 in Patna Womens College, Patna.
• Certificated for Completion of LaTex Training on July 30,2016 organised by Spoken Tutorial project, IIT Bombay, funded by National Mission on Education through ICT, MHRD, Govt.of India
• Workshop on Star College Scheme For The College Of Bihar And Jharkhand on January 25 2018, organised by Patna Women’s college, Patna university
• Workshop on “Womens in STEM Roadshadow” under the US department of state held in Patna on 13-14 February 201
• National symposium on “Chemistry and Environment” 10th December 2011 at Patna womens college, Patna University.
• National seminar on “New frontier in Environmental Pollutants, Health & Application of Molecular Genetics” 21-22 january 2012, at Mahavir cancer Sansthan, Patna.
• National seminar on “Chemistry is Life” 23-24 February 2012, held at Magadh Mahila College, Patna.
• National seminar in “Recent Trend in Life Science” 30 May 2012, Department of Botany, Patna University.
• NAAC Sponsored National Workshop on “Institutional Healthy Practises: Opertunities and Strategies” on 20th February 2013 organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell ( IQAC), Patna womens college, Patna University.
• MHRD Sponsored workshop on “Awareness on National Mission on Educational Technology through ICT (NMEICT)” on 17th -18th Janauary 2014, organized by National Institute of Technology (NIT) at Patna womens college, Patna University.
• AGOICON 2014,”Association of Gynaecological oncologist of India” Conference Patna, organised by S. Hospital and Research Center.
• National seminar on “ICT And Womens Empowerment”on 22nd Patna womens college, Patna University in Technical Collaboration of with DIV 1 (Systems) & DIV 111( Application) of Computer Sociaty of India
• National symposium on “Role of Molecular Diagnostic in Cancer Treatment” on March 12, 2015 organized by Mahavir Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Patna.
• One day seminar on “Science and Technology an Indegenous Development in India” on February 8,2016 organised by The Indian Science Congress Association, Patna chapter.
• National Seminar on “Science and Technology for National development” on December 16-17,2016 organised by The Indian Science Congress, Patna Capter
• UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Chemical pollutant: Effect on Environment and Health” on December 9-10, 2016 organised by Department of Chemistry, Patna Women’s college,Patna University