Editor Name: Dr. Shivani Rajivkumar Pandya
Country: India
University: Central University of Gujarat
Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in Nanomedicine
Designation: Head of Department, Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Forensic Science
Email:Â shivani.pandya82075@paruluniversity.ac.in; drshivani0514@gmail.comÂ
Research Interest: Forensic Pharmacology, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic physics, statistics, Forensic Biology, Serology, Forensic medicine, odontology, Forensic psychiatry, Question Document and Fingerprint science, Molecular Biology and genetics.
BIOGRAPHY:Â
• Ph.D. (Nanomedicine): Awarded on 22nd Feb 2018. From the Research Laboratory, School of Chemical Sciences, enrolled at School of Nanosciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.Â
• Diploma Astrobiology (Distance): in 2015 with Grade B (Reg. no: asbio 08)Â
• From the Indian Astrobiology Research Centre (IARC) 4th floor, Candelar Building, 26 St. John Baptist road, near Mount Mary Steps, Bandra (W), Mumbai-400050. (http://www.iarc.res.in)Â
• M.Phil. (Nanomedicine): First class (CGPA 7.45/9) in November 2014Â
• From the Research Laboratory, School of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.Â
• M.Sc. (Forensic Science): - First class (CGPA 6.72/10) in July 2012Â
• From Department of Forensic Science, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad,Â
• B.Sc. (Microbiology Majors, Chemistry), Second class (667/1050) in April 2010. Sheth P.T. Arts and Science collage, (Affiliated to Gujarat University) Godhra, Panchmahals, Gujarat.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCEÂ
• Assistant professor at Department of Forensic Science, Parul Institute of Applied Science, Parul University, since from 23rd July to till now, Vadodara.Â
• Visiting Faculty for Forensic Science subject at Raksha shakti University from March to May 2018, Ahmedabad.Â
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
1. Ph.D. Thesis, “Synthesis of Amino Acid Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles and their Application in Drug Delivery†under the guidance of Prof. Man Singh at School of Chemical science, from the School of Nanosciences, Central university of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, in Feb 2018.Â
2. M. Phil Dissertation, “Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticles and their Impacts on Anticancer Drug Binding and Release Processes Moderated Through 1st Tier Dendrimers†under the guidance of Prof. Man Singh at School of Chemical science, from School of Nanosciences, Central university of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, in Nov 2014.Â
3. M.Sc. Project work entitled “Forensic Nanoscience: DNA extraction by using Magnetic Nanoparticles†Under the guidance of Prof. S. K. Menon, from Department of Forensic science, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, in 2012.Â
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
1. Prof. H R Pandya Academic Performance Award-2019, Parul University.Â
2. International Young Scientist Award at 4th International Young Scientist Congress (IYSC-2018), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.Â
3. Best Oral presentation award at 6th International Science Congress (ISC-2016), Maharashtra.Â
4. Best Poster presentation award at 4th International conference on Theranostic nanoparticles: A Recent Breakthrough in Nanotechnology-2016, Gujarat.Â
5. Second position at National conference on latest technologies and their application in forensic science and digital forensic-2012, Maharashtra.Â
6. Have Secured rank and Received Prizes in Extracurricular Activities like Drama, Badminton, Cricket, Carom, Javelin Throw, Volleyball, & Football.Â
PUBLICATIONS:
1. Parth Malik, Shivani R Pandya, Varun Katyal, “Synthesis and application of magnetic nanomaterials for memory storage devicesâ€, International Journal of Advance Research, IJOAR.org, ISSN 2320-9097, 1 (2013) 1-28.Â
2. Shivani R Pandya, Man Singh, “Dispersion and optical activities of newly synthesized magnetic nanoparticles with organic acids and dendrimers in DMSO studied with UV/vis spectrophotometryâ€, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 211 (2015) 146–156. IF: 4.513Â
3. Suhani Patel, Palak Patel, Sachin Undre, Shivani Pandya, Man Singh, Sonal Bakshi, “DNA binding and dispersion activities of titanium dioxide nanoparticles with UV/vis spectrophotometry, fluorescence spectroscopy and physicochemical analysis at physiological temperature†Journal of Molecular Liquid, 213 (2016) 304–311. IF: 4.513Â
4. Shivani R Pandya, Man Singh, “Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticles and their Impact on Anticancer Drug Binding and Release Processes Moderated Through 1st Tier Dendrimerâ€, RSC advances, 6 (2016) 37391-37402. IF: 3.108Â
5. Sachin B Undre, Shivani R Pandya, Vinod Kumar, Man Singh, “Dendrimers as a smart material for developing the various applications in the field of biomedical and biochemical sciencesâ€, Advance Materials Lett. 7 (2016) 502-516. IF: 1.46Â
6. Shivani R Pandya*, Rajlakshmi Chetty, Sachin B Undre, “Metallodendrimers as a catalyst: An overviewâ€, J Nanomed Nanosci-JNAN-134. DOI:10.29011/JNAN-134, 100034.Â
7. Sachin B. Undre; Shivani R Pandya; Man Singh, "Molecular interaction mechanism of hydrogen bond disruption of highly viscous glycerol with aniline and derivatives analyzed with physicochemical data", J. Ultra Chemistry, 14, 4, (2018) 126-141. IF: 2.48Â
8. Shivani R Pandya, Suhani Patel, Sonal Bakshi, Man Singh “In vitro DNA binding, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer assessment of amino acid functionalized magnetic nanoparticlesâ€, J. Applied surface science, 451 (2018) 1-19. IF: 4.439Â
9. Sachin B Undre, Shivani R Pandya*, “Trimesoyl Melonate Ester based 1st tier dendrimers with increasing dialkyl chain as a potential drig carrier for silibinin anticancer drugâ€, Int. J. Recent scientific research (IJRSR), 10, 7 (C), 33538-33546. IF:7.383Â
10. Rajlakshmi Chetty, Shivani R Pandya, Man Singh, “Synthesis and interaction study of Cerium oxide Nanoparticles with simulated Biofluids, Haemoglobin, Insulin and dsDNA: Physicochemical, Spectroscopic and In-Silico methodsâ€, Nature Springer (under revision).Â
CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP/HANDS ON TRAINING/SCIENCE FEST ORGANIZED AS A CONVENER
1. Two days workshop on 7th-8th March 2019 entitles “Green Nanoparticle synthesis and their antimicrobial assay- hands on training cum expert session†organized by Department of forensic science and microbiology, PIAS, Parul University, VadodaraÂ
2. Science Vibe 2019, a celebration of national science day on 15th March 2019 collaborating with Department of Forensic Science and Microbiology, PIAS, Parul University.Â
3. One day workshop on 19th March 2019 entitled “Hands on training on sophisticated Instrumentation techniques,†collaboratively organized by Department of Environmental science and forensic science jointly with Parul Institute of Pharmacy, Parul University.Â
4. One day National Conference on 27th July 2019 entitled “Role of Forensic Science in Crime Investigation and Administration of Justice†collaboratively organized by Department of Forensic science and Faculty of Law, Parul University.Â
PROCEEDINGS
1. Shivani R. Pandya, Man Singh, “Synthesis of nanomagnetic fluids and their UV spectrophotometric response with aliphatic organic acids and 1st tier dendrimersâ€, AIP Conference Proceedings, 1724 (2016) 020107_1-020107_6.Â
2. Rajlakshmi Chetty, Shivani R. Pandya, Man Singh, “Functional Combination of Lanthanide Nanocomposite with Biofunctional Material Based on Van der Waals Forces and its antioxidant study" Materials Today: Proceedings, 5 (8): (2018) 16206-16213.Â