Anisha Maheshwari
Ajmer
Summary
PhD scholar in Biotechnology with hands-on experience in cultivation of Sorghum bicolor, developing seed proteomics, protein isolation, SDS-PAGE, and LC–MS/MS data analysis. Actively involved in building a proteomics data analysis pipeline to identify candidate genes for engineering grain traits. Seeking a Junior Research Fellow position to contribute to DBT-funded multi-omics research on sorghum grain development.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (ONGOING)
Ph.D Scholar, Central University of Haryana
Mahendergarh
09.2023 - Current
- Cultivation, growth monitoring, and harvesting of Sorghum bicolor plants.
- Collection of developing seeds at different developmental stages
- Protein isolation from developing sorghum seeds
- Protein separation and quality assessment using SDS-PAGE
- Preparation of samples for LC–MS/MS-based proteomics
- Development of a proteomics data analysis pipeline, including:
Protein identification
Quantitative analysis
Functional annotation and biological interpretation
Research Experience
Jawaharlal Nehru University
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Molecular docking of NS2B-NS3 protease using Schrödinger Maestro
- Molecular dynamics simulations using GROMACS
- Identification of amikacin as a common high-affinity ligand against Dengue, West Nile, and Yellow Fever virus targets
- Validation of protein–ligand stability through explicit solvent MD simulations
Research Experience
Dr. B Lal Institute of Biotechnology
Jaipur
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Plant growth experiments under osmotic stress conditions
- Physiological measurements (root and shoot length)
- Antioxidant assays
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Award: Consolation Prize for poster presentation at a National Seminar
Publications
Maheshwari, A. (2024). Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.): An ideal crop for a deteriorating climate
- Published a web article in earthrootfoundation E-magazine, July 2024
Education
M.Sc - Biotech
SRM University
Sonipat, Delhi-NCR04.2022
B.Sc - Biotech
Dr. B Lal Institute of Biotechnology
Jaipur, Rajasthan08.2020
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Central University of Haryana
MahendergarhSkills
Experimental Techniques
- Field cultivation and harvesting of Sorghum bicolor
- Developmental stage-specific seed sampling
- Protein extraction and quantification from plant tissues
- SDS-PAGE–based protein profiling
Computational Tools
- Schrödinger Maestro
- PyMOL
- GROMACS
Certification
- Bioquiz in Annual Techno-Cultural Intra-Collegiate Fest
- Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp
- National Workshop on 'Wastewater Management'
- Industrial Biotech Training Program in Plant Biotechnology
- Model Making Competition
Accomplishments
GATE Biotechnology Qualified, 2023
Research Interests
- Plant proteomics
- Seed development biology
- Grain trait engineering
- Multi-omics data integration
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Hindi, Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (ONGOING)
Ph.D Scholar, Central University of Haryana
09.2023 - Current
Research Experience
Jawaharlal Nehru University
02.2022 - 06.2022
Research Experience
Dr. B Lal Institute of Biotechnology
06.2019 - 01.2020
Publications
Maheshwari, A. (2024). Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.): An ideal crop for a deteriorating climate
M.Sc - Biotech
SRM University
B.Sc - Biotech
Dr. B Lal Institute of Biotechnology
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Central University of Haryana