Assistant Professor at Gujarat technological University, India
Dr. Gaurav Shrimali is an Assistant Professor at Smt. S.S. Patel Nootan Science and Commerce College, Visnagar, where he has been teaching since 2022. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biotechnology at Parul University. Dr. Shrimali holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from Ganpat University and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University. With over 9 years of teaching experience, his research interests focus on biotechnology applications in agriculture and industrial sectors. He has worked on projects related to the isolation of cellulolytic and amylolytic bacteria, and has published several research papers on the effects of stress factors on crops. Additionally, he has gained industrial experience in virus production at Novartis Vaccine.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Gaurav Shrimali is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biotechnology at the Faculty of Applied Science, Parul University, which he began in 2019. He earned his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology from Mehsana Urban Bank Institute of Bioscience, Ganpat University, in 2009, graduating with second-class honors. Dr. Shrimali completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology in 2007 from Nootan Sarva Vidyalaya Kelvani Mandal Sanchalit Science College, Visnagar, where he achieved first-class honors. His foundational education also includes high academic achievements in his Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) from Shree S. V. Shah Vidyalaya and Shree Sarvajanic Vidyalaya, Mehsana, where he earned distinctions in 2003 and 2005, respectively.
Experience 💼
Dr. Gaurav Shrimali brings a rich blend of industrial, research, and teaching experience to his academic career. He began his professional journey with a 7-month stint as a trainee production officer at Novartis Vaccine in Ankleshwar, where he worked in the Virus Production Department, focusing on animal tissue culture for virus harvesting in vaccine production. Dr. Shrimali also gained valuable research experience as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the RGNF program at the Department of Life Sciences, HNGU, Patan, for over two years. In addition to his industrial and research roles, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Smt. S.S. Patel Nootan Science and Commerce College, Visnagar, since 2022, contributing over 9 years of teaching expertise in the field of Biotechnology. His academic journey includes involvement in curriculum development, examination coordination, and administrative roles, further enriching his comprehensive experience.
Research Interests 🔍
Dr. Gaurav Shrimali’s research interests lie at the intersection of biotechnology, agriculture, and industrial applications. His work focuses on exploring microbial diversity, particularly in the context of cellulolytic and amylolytic bacteria for their potential in industrial and agricultural processes. He is particularly interested in the role of these bacteria in enhancing the efficiency of waste degradation and improving agricultural productivity. Dr. Shrimali’s research also extends to understanding the effects of environmental stress factors, such as salinity, on crop growth and development, with a specific focus on groundnut cultivars. His work aims to contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and the development of biotechnological solutions for environmental and industrial challenges.
Publications Top Notes 📚
Title: Phytochemical studies on Mansoa alliacea (Lam.)
- Authors: I Patel, S Sipai, D Rathod, G Shrimali, A Patel, E Rami
- Journal: International Journal of Advances in Pharmaceutical Research
- Volume: 4
- Issue: 6
- Pages: 1823-1828
- Cited by: 19
- Year: 2013
Title: Biochemical Changes During In Vitro Organogenesis of Tylophora indica (Burm. F.) Merril
- Authors: D Rathod, A Patel, G Shrimali, E Rami, C Patel, J Panigrahi, I Patel
- Journal: Vitro
- Cited by: 10
- Year: 2014
Title: Effect of different pre-treatments on seed germination and seedling growth of Adenanthera pavonina
- Authors: K Joshi, P Kotadiya, A Singh, G Shrimali, E Rami
- Journal: Research on Crops
- Volume: 23
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 229-234
- Cited by: 8
- Year: 2022
Title: Studies on sensitivity of groundnut cultivars to NaCl stress
- Authors: G Shrimali, I Patel, D Trivedi
- Journal: Indian J. Res
- Volume: 4
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 4-6
- Cited by: 2
- Year: 2015
Title: Study on Qualitative and Quantitative Estimation of in vivo and in vitro Tissues of Tecomella undulata (Sm.) Seem.
- Authors: A Patel, D Rathod, G Shrimali, E Rami, I Patel
- Journal: International Journal of Advances in Pharmaceutical Research
- Volume: 4
- Issue: 8
- Pages: 2088-2092
- Cited by: 2
- Year: 2013
Conclusion
Dr. Gaurav Shrimali’s diverse experience in research, teaching, and industry, coupled with his academic achievements and impactful research contributions, makes him an excellent candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His innovative projects, along with his publications and presentations, demonstrate his commitment to advancing biotechnology, particularly in the areas of agricultural and industrial applications.