Riddhi Mishra

Motivated postgraduate in Applied Microbiology with a focus on molecular biology and disease-related research. Experienced in molecular mechanisms, microbial genetics, and biochemical characterization, with a strong interest in exploring how cellular processes affect microbial function and pathogenicity. Committed to applying molecular techniques to uncover therapeutic and diagnostic opportunities in infectious diseases and advancing research in biotechnology and healthcare.

Plant Nanotoxicology – Research Review
Emerging Systems Biology Approaches in Plant Nanotoxicology
Reviewed omics and systems biology approaches to understand nanomaterial–plant interactions, oxidative stress, and phytotoxicity.

Fermentation Technology – Book Chapter
Fermentation in Food and Beverages Production
Authored a chapter covering microbial fermentation, fermentation processes, and food & beverage applications.

Plant Biotechnology – Research Work
Effects of Bioactive Phytoextracts on In Vitro Plant Regeneration
Investigated the effects of bioactive phytoextracts on in vitro plant regeneration and plant tissue culture responses.

Environmental Biotechnology – Conference Presentation and Published Paper

A comprehensive   view on accumulation of emerging contaminants in soil through sludge and their impact on plants. ( Published- 2026 )
Emerging Contaminants in Soil Through Sludge and Their Impacts on Plants
ICEMIT-2024
Presented research on soil contamination, plant responses, and soil–plant interactions.
Agricultural & Plant Sciences – Project Reviews
1. Disease-Resistant Sugarcane: Reviewed host–pathogen interactions and disease resistance strategies.
2.  Sensor Technology in Agriculture: Reviewed sensor applications in crop monitoring and precision agriculture.
3. Aquaculture & Climate Change: Reviewed innovations in sustainable aquaculture and aquatic conservation.

University SET Project – VIT, Tamil Nadu, India | Nov 2025 (Ongoing), Topic: Screening of foods and feeds for toxigenic fungi. 

Mini Project – VIT, Tamil Nadu, India | Jan 2026 (Ongoing), Topic: In- Silico Evaluation of Withania somnifera phytochemicals against BCR-ABL1 in chronic myeloid leukemia.

• A comprehensive view on accumulation of emerging contaminants in soil through sludge and their impact on plants. ( Published- February 2026 )

• 2nd Place, Gene to Product Hackathon, Institution’s Innovation Council, and School of Bio Sciences and Technology – VIT Vellore | April 2026
• Presented Design of a Recombinant Strategy for Gene Cloning.
• Gold Medalist, University Topper for securing the highest academic grades.

• Gold Medalist | College Topper - Awarded the Gold Medal for securing the highest academic position in the undergraduate program.

• Workshop : Animal Culturing & Molecular Biology – BAU Ranchi | 16th January 2025
• Seminar : Innovation & Intellectual Property Rights in Health Care
• International Conference on Energy , Materials and Information Technology (ICEMIT-2024)
• International Conference on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences (ICEES-2024 )

• Volunteered in the International Conference on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences (ICEES - 2024).
  Participated in the International Conference on Energy, Materials, and Information Technology (ICEMIT - 2024).

- Plant Nanotoxicology: Reviewed systems biology and omics-based approaches to understand nanomaterial–plant interactions, oxidative stress, and phytotoxicity.
- Plant Biotechnology: Conducted research on the effects of bioactive phytoextracts on in vitro plant regeneration and tissue culture responses.
- Fermentation Technology: Authored a chapter on microbial fermentation in food and beverage production.
- Environmental Biotechnology: Presented research on emerging contaminants in soil through sludge and their impacts on plants at ICEMIT-2024.
- Plant Pathology & Agriculture: Conducted reviews on disease-resistant sugarcane and sensor technology in agriculture.
- Aquaculture & Climate Change: Reviewed innovations in sustainable aquaculture and aquatic conservation under changing climatic conditions.