Hi, I’m
Arif Nissar Zargar
PhD. Scholar
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Self-motivated PhD graduate (thesis submitted) looking for a post-doctoral position in 'Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology' to further advance and diversify understanding and research experience. Proficient in 'Biochemical Engineering' and 'Fermentation Technology', with advanced abilities in process optimization and deep grasp of rigorous research procedures. Track record of developing high-impact publications, presentations and collaborations.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Indian Oil Corporation, R&D FaridabadFaridabad, Haryana
Research Scholar
01.2018 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for addressing some critical problems faced by oil industry.
- Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve overall quality of heavy oils.
- Designed process for microbial biotransformation of asphaltene.
Education
Indian Institute of Technology DelhiNew Delhi
PhD. from Biochemical Engineering And Biotechnology
01.2017 - 01.2022
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework Completed: Bioprocess Plant Design, Advanced Biochemical Engineering, Downstream Processing, Microbial Biochemistry & Enzyme and Microbial Technology.
- Received institutional scholarship based on GATE score.
- Awarded Research Scholar Travel Award.
- Worked on "Biological upgradation of heavy crude oils", "Microbial biotransformation of petroleum asphaltenes" and "Production, characterization and application of microbial biosurfactants".
- Member of institutes football team.
LPU JalandharPhagwara, Punjab
Bachelor of Technology from Biotechnology
06.2011 - 05.2015
University Overview
- Received institutional scholarship based on senior secondary school percentage.
- Worked on "Enhancement of saccharification by various physicochemical methods"
- Elected as placement coordinator for 2014-2015
- Captain of institutes football team
Skills
Bioreactor operations
Timeline
Research Scholar
Indian Oil Corporation, R&D Faridabad
01.2018 - 01.2022
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
PhD. from Biochemical Engineering And Biotechnology
01.2017 - 01.2022
LPU Jalandhar
Bachelor of Technology from Biotechnology
06.2011 - 05.2015
Exchange program
Guest PhD scholar (Jan - Oct 2020) at Department of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark.
Patents
Zargar, A.N ., Sinha, A., Mishra, S., Kumar, M., and Srivastava, P. (2021) Method providing biotransformation of asphaltene through microbial consortium. Indian Patent No. 2021011050959.
Publications
Zargar, A.N ., Kumar, A., Sinha, A., Kumar, M., Skiadas, I., Mishra, S., and Srivastava, P. (2021) Asphaltene biotransformation for heavy oil upgradation. AMB Express 11: 1-19.
Zargar, A.N ., Lymperatou, A., Skiadas, I., Kumar, M., and Srivastava, P. (2022) Structural and functional characterization of a novel biosurfactant from Bacillus sp. IITD106. Journal of Hazardous Materials 423: 127201.
Zargar, A.N ., Mishra, S., Kumar, M., and Srivastava, P. (2021) Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus sp. Strain IITD106, Isolated from Oil-Contaminated Soil. Microbiology Resource Announcements 10: e00982-00921.
Zargar, A.N ., Mishra, S., and Srivastava, P. Isolation and characterization of the biosurfactant produced by Gordonia sp. IITR100. Plos One. (Minor revision)
Zargar, A.N ., Patil, N., Kumar, M., and Srivastava, P. A Method for Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Combination of Biosurfactants. The Journal of Visualized Experiments. (Minor revision)
Zargar, A.N ., Kumar, M., and Srivastava, P., Skiadas, I. Optimization and scale up of asphaltene biotransformation. Fuel (Under review).
Conferences
Zargar, A.N ., Skiadas, I., Kumar, M., and Srivastava, P., (2021) Optimization of asphaltene biotransformation for heavy oil upgradation. World Microbe Forum, Online.
Zargar, A.N ., Mishra, S and Srivastava, P., (2019) Biosurfactants from Gordonia sp. IITR100: an alternative to chemical emulsifiers. Industry Day 2019 IIT Delhi, New Delhi. India.
Zargar, A.N ., Kumar, A., Sinha, A., Jain, G., Kumar, M., and Srivastava, P., (2018) Harnessing the potential of soil microbiome for heavy oil remediation and upgradation. International Conference on Microbiome Research, Pune, India.
Zargar, A.N ., Kumar, M., and Srivastava, P., (2018) Biological upgradation of heavy crude oils. BioProcessing India, New Delhi, India.
References
1. Dr Preeti Srivastava (Associate Professor, DBEB, IIT Delhi)
Email: preeti@dbeb.iitd.ac.in, Ph. no: +917290841103
2. Dr. Manoj Upreti (Ch Research Officer, IOCL R&D Faridabad)
Email: upretim@indianoil.in, Ph. no: +919818646104
3. Dr. Shilpi Sharma (Professor, DBEB, IIT Delhi)
Email: shilpi@dbeb.iitd.ac.in, Ph. no. +919810401910)