Surbhi Sharma

Ph.D. scholar with expertise in research methodologies and data analysis, specializing in fermentation biotechnology. Proven track record in bioethanol production, nanobiocatalysis, and biomass valorization, utilizing magnetic nanoparticles and ionic liquid-based pretreatment to optimize bioprocesses. Over 7 years of research experience, resulting in 15+ peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and multiple best presentation awards. Skilled in advanced analytical techniques, molecular biology, and laboratory methods, including HPLC, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.

1. CSIR DIRECT- SRF 2023 (Application No. 132-2171-5689/2K23/1)

2. GATE 2020 (All India Rank: 889, GATE percentile: 91.37%)

3. Reviewed five research articles for the Applied Food Research journal of Elsevier

4. University Research Scholarship (URS), 2018-2019 and 2021-2023 at the University of Jammu, J&K

5. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, 2013-2018

6. DGP’s Special Commendation Certificate, 2013

• Surbhi Sharma, Parushi Nargotra, Vishal Sharma, Ridhika Bangotra, Manpreet Kaur, Nisha Kapoor, Satya Paul and Bijender Kumar Bajaj (2021). Nanobiocatalysts for efficacious bioconversion of ionic liquid pretreated sugarcane tops biomass to biofuel. Bioresource Technology, 333: 125191.
• Surbhi Vaid, Surbhi Sharma, Muskaan Chib, Arpana Thakur, Bisma Habib, Mohd Younis, Nisha Kapoor, Ritu Mahajan, and Bijender Kumar Bajaj (2025). Microwave-assisted deep eutectic solvent pretreatment of Saccharum spontaneum biomass for biofuel-ethanol production using one pot consolidated processing. Environmental Sustainability, 1-12.
• Arpana Thakur, Surbhi Sharma, Taniya Khajuria, Muskaan Chib, Ridhika Bangotra, Nisha Kapoor, Ritu Mahajan, and Bijender Kumar Bajaj. "Nanobiocatalysts for efficient conversion of microwave aided ionic liquid pretreated rice straw biomass to biofuel." Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (2024): 1-18.
• Surbhi Vaid, Surbhi Sharma, Harish Chander Dutt, Ritu Mahajan and Bijender Kumar Bajaj (2022). An eco-friendly novel approach for bioconversion of Saccharum spontaneum biomass to biofuel-ethanol under consolidated bioprocess. Bioresource Technology, 363, 127784.
• Surbhi Vaid, Surbhi Sharma, Harish Chander Dutt, Ritu Mahajan and Bijender Kumar Bajaj (2021). One pot consolidated bioprocess for conversion of Saccharum spontaneum biomass to ethanol-biofuel. Energy Conversion and Management, 250: 114880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114880.
• Surbhi Vaid, Surbhi Sharma and Bijender Kumar Bajaj (2021). Chemo-enzymatic approaches for consolidated bioconversion of Saccharum spontaneum biomass to ethanol-biofuel. Bioresource Technology, 329: 124898.
• Vishal Sharma, Parushi Nargotra, Surbhi Sharma, Ridhika Bangotra, Akhlash P. Singh, Nisha Kapoor, Ritu Mahajan, and Bijender Kumar Bajaj. "Purification and biochemical characterization of an ionic liquid tolerant cellulase from Aspergillus assuitensis VS34 for potential biomass conversion applications." Environmental Sustainability 7, no. 3 (2024): 325-338.
• Mahak Gupta, Ridhika Bangotra, Surbhi Sharma, Surbhi Vaid, Nisha Kapoor, Harish C. Dutt and Bijender Kumar Bajaj (2022). Bioprocess development for production of xylooligosaccharides prebiotics from sugarcane bagasse with high bioactivity potential. Industrial Crops and Products, 178, 114591.
• Parushi Nargotra, Vishal Sharma, Surbhi Sharma, Ridhika Bangotra, and Bijender Kumar Bajaj (2022). Purification of an ionic liquid stable cellulase from Aspergillus aculeatus PN14 with potential for biomass refining. Environmental Sustainability, 5(3), 313-323.
• Vishal Sharma, Parushi Nargotra, Surbhi Sharma, Diksha Sawhney, Surbhi Vaid, Ridhika Bangotra, Harish Chander Dutt, and Bijender Kumar Bajaj. "Microwave irradiation-assisted ionic liquid or deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for effective bioconversion of sugarcane bagasse to bioethanol." Energy, Ecology and Environment 8, no. 2 (2023): 141-156.
• Diksha Sawhney, Surbhi Vaid, Ridhika Bangotra, Surbhi Sharma, Harish Chander Dutt, Nisha Kapoor, Ritu Mahajan, and Bijender Kumar Bajaj. "Proficient bioconversion of rice straw biomass to bioethanol using a novel combinatorial pretreatment approach based on deep eutectic solvent, microwave irradiation and laccase." Bioresource Technology 375 (2023): 128791.
• Bisma Habib, Surbhi Vaid, Ridhika Bangotra, Surbhi Sharma and Bijender Kumar Bajaj (2022). Bioprocessing of probiotic lactic acid bacteria for cholesterol lowering and exopolysaccharide producing potential. Biologia, 1-21.
• Vishal Sharma, Parushi Nargotra, Surbhi Sharma and Bijender Kumar Bajaj. (2021). Efficacy and functional mechanisms of a novel combinatorial pretreatment approach based on deep eutectic solvent and ultrasonic waves for bioconversion of sugarcane bagasse. Renewable Energy 163: 1910-1922.
• Vishal Sharma, Parushi Nargotra, Surbhi Sharma, and Bijender Kumar Bajaj (2020). Efficient bioconversion of sugarcane tops biomass into biofuel-ethanol using an optimized alkali-ionic liquid pretreatment approach. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-14.
• Parushi Nargotra, Vishal Sharma, Surbhi Sharma, Nisha Kapoor, and Bijender Kumar Bajaj (2020). Development of consolidated bioprocess for biofuel-ethanol production from ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvent pretreated Parthenium hysterophorus biomass, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-16.
• Freda Lalrohlui, Varun Sharma, Indu Sharma, Hemender Singh, Guneet Kour, Surbhi Sharma, Yuman, John Zohmingthanga, Vanlalhruaii, Ekta Rai, Vinod Singh, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar and Swarkar Sharma (2020). MACF1 gene variant rs2296172 is associated with T2D susceptibility in Mizo population from Northeast India. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, 40(2), 223-226.
• Surbhi Sharma, Mei-Ling Tsai, Vishal Sharma, Pei-Pei Sun, Parushi Nargotra, Bijender Kumar Bajaj, Chiu-Wen Chen and Cheng-Di Dong (2023). Environment Friendly Pretreatment Approaches for the Bioconversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass into Biofuels and Value-Added Products. Environments 2023, 10, 6.
• Surbhi Sharma, Ridhika Bangotra, Bisma Habib, Muskaan Chib, Arpana Thakur, Ritu Mahajan, and Bijender Kumar Bajaj. "Wastewater-Derived Biomass for Energy." Sewage and Biomass from Wastewater to Energy (2024): 195-224. 2
• Surbhi Sharma, Ridhika Bangotra, and Bijender Kumar Bajaj. "Application of nanomaterials for biofuel production from lignocellulosic biomass." In Nanotechnology for Advanced Biofuels, pp. 189-212. Elsevier, 2023.

1. Best Oral Presentation – 3rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Bioscience and Chemical Technology Cum Workshop on Skills in Biosciences, SMVDU (2025)

2. Best Flash Talk – JK Women Science Congress, University of Jammu (2024)

3. Best Oral Presentation – International Conference on Environmental Sustainability: New Paradigms & Developments, Dubai (2023)

4. Best Oral Presentation – JK Science Congress, University of Jammu (2019)

5. Consolation prize in poster presentation– J&K Women Science Congress, GCW Gandhinagar (2019)

6. Participated – Workshop on Green Hydrogen Generation: Research Issues and Opportunities, SMVDU (2023)

7. Oral presentation – International conference on interface between Agriculture, Food, Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir (2022)

8. Participated – Author Workshop jointly organized by Springer Nature and University of Jammu, University of Jammu (2019)

9. Poster presentation – International Conference on Applied Biology, SMVDU (2019)

10. Poster presentation – National Conference on Interdisciplinary Aspects of Plant Sciences, SMVDU (2017)