Anand-Sharma

Dr. Anand Sharma

anandsharma.a@srmus.edu.in

Assistant Professor

Specialization: Plant-based Food Fermentation, Food Microbiology, Food Biochemistry

Affiliation: Shri Ramasamy Memorial University, Sikkim.

Education

1
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Honours) - Botany

University of North Bengal, 2002

Master of Science (M.Sc) - Botany

University of North Bengal, 2004

2
3
Ph.d - Botany

University of North Bengal, 2018

Academic Experience

  • Working as Assistant Professor in Department of Botany, Shri Ramasamy Memorial (SRM) University Sikkim, India from July 12, 2018 to till date.
  • Head of the Department, Department of Botany from August 2, 2018 to November 17, 2020
  • Convener of Institution Innovation Council (IIC), SRM University Sikkim from 23rd January, 2021- till date.
  • Member of IQAC committee of a SRM University Sikkim till date.
  • Guest Faculty in University of North Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal from October 2017- July 2018.
  • Guest Faculty in Parimal Mitra Smriti Mahavidalaya, Malbazar, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal (Government aided Degree College) from August 2017- July 2018.

Selected Publications

  • Anand Sharma. A review on traditional technology and safety challenges with regard to antinutrients in legume foods. Journal of Food Science and Technology (Published online on 27th November 2020, in press).
  • Anand Sharma. “Antioxidants and health benefits of tea- A review”, JAST, 4, 22-30, (2018).
  • Anand Sharma, “Antioxidants and health benefits of tea- A review”, JAST (2018) (Accepted for publication, in press) ISSN 2395-4353
  • Anand Sharma, Sarita Kumari, Martinus J Robert Nout, Prabir K Sarkar, “Preparation of Antinutrients-reduced Dhokla using Response Surface Process Optimisation”, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 55 (6), 2048-2058, (2018)
  • Anand Sharma, Sarita Kumari, Martinus J Robert Nout, Prabir K Sarkar, “Minimization of Antinutrients in Idli by using Response Surface Process Optimization”, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 41(5), 1-13, (2017)
  • Anand Sharma, Pairote Wongputtisin, Sarita Kumari, Martinus J Robert Nout, Prabir K Sarkar, “Optimization of Soybean Processing into Kinema, a Bacillus-fermented Alkaline Food, with Respect to a Minimum Level of Antinutrients”, Journal of Applied Microbiology, 119 (1), 162-176, (2015)
  • Anand Sharma, Prabir K Sarkar, “Microbial Diversity in Ethno-fermented Foods of Indian Himalayan Region”, ENVIS Bulletin Himalayan Ecology, 23 (1), 85-91, (2015)
  • Mousumi Rakshit, Anand Sharma, Jayati Saha, Prabir K Sarkar, “Optimization of Soaking Condition of Blackgram to Minimize Flatogenic Sugar Content in Blackgram-based Products”, LWT-Food Science and Technology, 63 (2), 814-820, (2015)
  • Subash K Gupta, Anand Sharma, “Dynamic Properties of Escherichia Coli”, World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4 (7), 296-307, (2015)
  • Subash K Gupta, Anand Sharma, Saurav Moktan, “A Review on Some Species of Marchantia with Reference to Distribution, Characterization and Importance”, World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4 (4), 1576-1588, (2015)
  • Subash K Gupta, Anand Sharma, “Medicinal Properties of Zingiber officinale Roscoe-a review”, IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 9 (5), 124-129, (2014)

Research Interest

  • Microbiology of Plant-based fermented foods, Food chemistry, Algal Biotechnology.

Ongoing Research Project

  • Received extramural research grant as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) entitled ‘Studies on traditional ethnomedicinal practices for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia by the indigenous tribal populations in Sikkim- An ethnopharmacological approach’ funded by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-North East Seed Grant Scheme, New Delhi (PI- Dr. Biswajit Bose).
  • Received research grant as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) entitled ‘Studies on bioactive metabolite profiling, molecular docking, antioxidant potential and in vitro inhibitory activities of Nakima (Tupistra nutans Wall.) on key enzymes linked to hyperglycemia, photoaging and cognitive disorders’ funded by SRM University Sikkim. (Dr. Biswajit Bose).

Achievements and Awards

  • Reviewer of South African Journal of Botany, Elsevier
  • Selected as UGC Project Fellow under SAP (Special Assistance Program) and Departmental Research Support (DRS) in North Bengal University, 2008 and 2014
  • Qualified State Eligibility Test (SET)-2013, conducted by the West Bengal College Service Commission for the post of Assistant Professor & Librarian of Colleges and Universities

Other Details

Courses

  • Botany Honours

Paper presented :

  • Anand Sharma, Sarita Kumari, Pairote Wongputtisin, Martinus J Robert Nout, Prabir K Sarkar, “Processing Parameters Optimization of Soybean to Produce Bacillus Fermented Alkaline Food Kinema with reduced Antinutritional Factors”, Conference on 11th International Food Data Conference, Food Composition and Public Health Nutrition, Organized by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderbad, Telangana, page no. 176, November 3-5, 2015
  • Anand Sharma, Prabir K Sarkar, “Antinutrients of soybean as influenced by process parameters during kinema production”, Conference on Advances in Plant and Microbial Research organized by Department of Botany, North Bengal University, India, page no. 75, December 12-13, 2014
  • Anand Sharma, Prabir K Sarkar, “α-Galactoside content of black gram and rice as influence by domestic processing during legume-cereal blended food production”, Conference on Recent Trends in Plant and Microbial Research organized by Department of Science and Technology and UGC-SAP (DRS-II), Department of Botany, North Bengal University, India, page no. 13, Mach 22-23, 2013
  • Anand Sharma, Prabir K Sarkar, “Flatogenic sugar content of black gram as influence by domestic processing during legume-cereal blended food production”, Conference on Biology and Bioinformatics of Economically Important Plants and Microbes, jointly organized by UGC SAP (DRS-II), Bioinformatics Facility, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, India, page no. 24, February 17-19, 2012

Workshops :

  • Workshop on Bioresource Utilization and Establishment of Rural Bioresource Complex in North Bengal under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), a collaborative project of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV) and North Bengal University (NBU), September 5, 2016
  • Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Knowledge Era organized by National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), New Delhi and North Bengal University (NBU), India, 2012