NameDR. LEENA CHAURASIA
Date of Birth28.12.1969
E-mailcleena@in.com
Present DesignationScientist
DivisionEnvironmental Science and Technology

Educational Attainments

Degree / DiplomaMain SubjectUniversity/Institution with DistinctionCountryYear of Passing
B.Sc.Zoology, Botany and ChemistryA.P.S.University, Rewa (M.P.)India1988
M.Sc.Organic ChemistryA.P.S.University, Rewa (M.P.)India1990
M.PhilEnvironmental BiologyA.P.S.University, Rewa (M.P.)India1991
Ph.D.Environmental BiologyA.P.S.University, Rewa (M.P.)India1995

Specialization

a) Main Area of SpecializationBuilding Mycology
b) Sub-area of SpecializationControl of Fungi in Buildings by phytochemicals

Countries visited in connection with higher studies, research training, employment and other scientific assignments:

Country visitedPurposeFromTo
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Publications and Patents
 

  • Current Publications (2009 onwards): 01 Paper Published & 01 Paper communicated
  • Publications previous to 2009: Published 22 Research / Review Papers in International / National Journals; Presented 12 Papers in International / National Conferences / Seminars
  • Tech. Reports: 03 Project completion report
  • Scientific Books / Book Chapters: NIL
  • Articles: NIL
  • Patents filed / granted: NIL
  • Processes Developed: NIL
  • Process Under Utilization: NIL

Awards and Distinctions (including fellowships of the learned societies):.

Name of AwardAwarded byAwarded forYear
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Professional Experience:
Teaching –  Three  years; Research –Thirteen years
Any other:
  • Training Courses Attended
  1. Training for use of E-Journals of Elsevier Science, Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, July 7, 2004.
  2. Short term training  programme  on use of office automation as R and D tools. Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, 13-20 April  2009.
  • Title of R & D Projects handled as Principal Investigator/Team Member
  1. Studies on building fungi and their control with selected phytochemicals.
  2. Investigation on select phytochemicals of fungicidal values to control building fungi  and development of eco-friendly fungicides.
  3. Development of environmental-friendly chemicals for control of building fungi.
  4. Development of environmental-friendly plant based chemicals for control of building fungi.
  • Supervised  M. Sc. Students for their project / theses
  1. Control of building fungi by using extract of Ageratum conyzoides, Gurukul Kangari University, Haridwar.
  2. Control of Aspergillus by using extracts of Allium sativum, Gurukul Kangari University, Haridwar.
  3. solation and identification of building fungi and evaluation of variour essential oils for their antifungal activity, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
  4. Control of building fungi by using extracts of Tagetes patula, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
  5. Control of building fungi by using extracts of Eucalyptus globulus, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
  6. Control of building fungi by using essential oil/extract of Lantana camara, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
  • Training Courses Attended
  1. Training for use of E-Journals of Elsevier Science, Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, July 7, 2004. Short term training  programme  on use of office automation as R and D tools. Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, 13-20 April2009.
  • Title of R & D Projects handled as Principal Investigator/Team Member
  1. Studies on building fungi and their control with selected phytochemicals.
  2. Investigation on select phytochemicals of fungicidal values to control building fungi  and development of eco-friendly fungicides.
  3. Development of environmental-friendly chemicals for control of building fungi.
  4. Development of environmental-friendly plant based chemicals for control of building fungi.
  • Supervised  M. Sc. Students for their project / thesis
  1. Control of building fungi by using extract of Ageratum conyzoides, Gurukul Kangari University, Haridwar.
  2. Control of Aspergillus by using extracts of Allium sativum, Gurukul Kangari University, Haridwar.
  3. Isolation and identification of building fungi and evaluation of variour essential oils for their antifungal activity, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
  4. Control of building fungi by using extracts of Tagetes patula, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
  5. Control of building fungi by using extracts of Eucalyptus globulus, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
  6. Control of building fungi by using essential oil/extract of Lantana camara, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.