PERSONAL INFORMATION
Alternate Email :
ashfaqmohdashraf@gmail.com
Designation :
Assistant Professor
Department & School :
Botany & SCLS
Qualifications :
M.Sc.(Microbial Gene Technology), PhD (Plant Sciences), MBA (HRM)
State Of Domicile :
DELHI
Research Thrust Areas :
Development of molecular markers for authentication of medicinal plants; Development of transgenics with value addition.
Details Of Courses Taught
Theory and practical courses imparted/imparting to students pursuing B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. programmes B.Sc. (Hons.) courses Microbiology Plant biotechnology Biofertilizers Economic botany Plant metabolism M.Sc. courses Phycology and mycology Plant biochemistry and metabolism Genetic engineering Plant Biotechnology Electrophoretic techniques Plants and environment Microbiology Plant Pathology Medicinal Botany Tools & techniques in biology
PUBLICATIONS
Google Scholar :https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&pli=1&user=nsuFjl0AAAAJ
Scopus Author ID :
ORCID :0000-0002-5634-2478
VIDWAN :
BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED
Number Of Books Published By National Publisher :
The Name Of The Publisher :
Number Of Books Published By International Publisher :
The Name Of The International Publisher :
Number Of Book Chapters In Edited Books Of National Publishers :
4
The Name Of The Publisher:
- Application of gene silencing in plants.
Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology and its Applications
Ashwani Kumar and Sudhir K. Sopory, IK International Pvt Ltd, pp.105-130.
Ashfaq MA, Dinesh Kumar V and Sujatha M (2007)
- Ricin-free Castor: Can it be a reality?
Research and development in Castor: Present Status and Future Strategies.
Indian Society of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad, p69-90
Hegde DM (Ed.) Dinesh Kumar V and Ashfaq MA (2010)
Number Of Book Chapters In Edited Books Of International Publishers :
5
The Name Of The Publisher :
- PCR: Amplifying DNA for Genetic Studies in Futuristic Trends in Biotechnology e-ISBN: 978-93-6252-679-3 IIP Series, Volume 3, Book 23, Part 1, Chapter 14, 2024.
- Harnessing the potential of Biomarkers as powerful tools for plant performance in Futuristic Trends in Biotechnology e-ISBN: 978-93-6252-679-3 IIP Series, Volume 3, Book 23, Part 1, Chapter 8, 2024.
- Genomic Profiling of Medicinal Plants. In: Altaf Ahmed and Ambreen Asif. (eds) pp 99-121 Omics Studies of Medicinal Plants, CRC Press. Kritika Shukla, Mohd Ashraf Ashfaq and Md. Salik Noorani (2023).
- Biotechnological Approaches for Genetic Improvement of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.). In: Satbir Singh Gosal, Shabir Hussain Wani. (eds) pp359-418 Accelerated Plant Breeding, Volume 4 Oil Crops. Springer International Publishing.
H.H. Kumaraswamy, V. Dinesh Kumar, C. Lavanya, B. Ushakiran, S. Senthilvel, M. Sujatha, K.B. Durga Bhavani, Aravind Kumar Konda, G. Lakshmidevi, Ashraf Md. Ashfaq, B. Sai Kumar, P. Soma Sekhar Reddy and Ch. Anil Kumar (2022)
- Ricin and RCA—The Enemies Within Castor (Ricinus communis L.): A Perspective on Their Biogenesis, Mechanism of Action, Detection Methods and Detoxification Strategies. In: Kole C., Rabinowicz P. (eds) pp 215-236 The Castor Bean Genome. Compendium of Plant Genomes. Springer, Cham.
Ashraf Ashfaq M, Soma Sekhar Reddy P, Anil Kumar C, Selvaraj VM and Dinesh Kumar V (2018)
RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONSULTANCY PROJECTS
Number Of Research Grants From Govt. Funding Agencies As PI/Coordinator :
UGC - Start-Up Research Grant
SERB -Core Research Grant
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
- Functional characterization of indigenous germplasm of senna (Cassia augustifolia Vahl.) using Start Codon Targeted polymorphism (SCoT) and Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) derived Sequence Characterized Amplified Region (SCAR) markers and bioactive compounds (sennosoides and rhein) across cell lines – sanctioned by UGC under UGC Start-Up Grant (2020-23).
- Development of a sustainable platform in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) for molecular pharming of podophyllotoxin from Indian mayapple (Podophyllum hexandrum Royle.), in keeping with international Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – sanctioned by SERB under SERB-CRG (2023-2026). Total amount sanctioned – Rs. 35,35,287 /-
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Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
Number Of Research Grants From International And Private Sources As PI :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
Number Of Consultancy Projects :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
RESEARCH SUPERVISION
Number Of Master’s Theses/DissertationsGuided :
46
Number Of Ph.D. Guided :
5 (under mentorship)
Number Of Master’s Theses/DissertationsGuided :
Number Of Co-supervisorPhd :
PhD Awarded
1 - Dr.Sarika Chouksey, Department of Botany, Jamia Hamdard and Biochemistry, IGNOU.
PATENTS
Number Of Patents Granted :
Specify National/International :
Number Of Patents Applied For :
Specify National/International :
PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES AS SPEAKER/ RESOURCE PERSON
Number Of Presentations In National Or International Conferences In India :
Development of gene constructs for induction of male sterility and fertility restoration in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.).
National seminar on gene constructs held at IIHR, Bangalore, May 17-18, 2006.
Harinath D, Rajender Reddy K, Rao NN, Yamini KN, Ashfaq MA, Sujatha M and Dinesh Kumar V (2006).
- Development of Gene Constructs for Induction of Male Sterility and Restoration of Fertility in Safflower. ISOR, 2007. Ibid pp 19-21. (the poster adjudged “the first best poster” of the seminar).Harinath D, Rajendar Reddy R, Narasimha Rao N, Yamini KN, Ashfaq MA, Sujatha M and Dinesh Kumar V.
- Development Of Generic PTGS an.d PTGS Constructs For Silencing Ricin and RCA Genes In Castor (Ricinus communis L.). ISOR, 2007. Ibid pp 9-12.
Mohd Ashraf Ashfaq, Kirti P.B.and Dinesh Kumar V.
- Expression of ricin gene in tobacco. ISOR, 2007.Ibid. pp 23-26
Pasula Soma Sekhar Reddy, Mohd Ashraf Ashfaq, Sivaramakrishnan, S and Dinesh Kumar, V.
Please Specify Invited/Oral/Poster :
Number Of Presentations In International Conferences Abroad :
Papers presented in symposia
- Development and Characterization of Coffee specific microsatellite markers for use as potential genetic markers
Proceedings of ASIC 2004: 20th International Conference on Coffee Science, Bangalore, India, 11 -15 October 2004 [Abstract no.PB277 , page no 83]
Ramesh K. Aggarwal, A. Baruah, V. Naik, Prasad S. Hendre, A. Ashraf, P. Rajendrakumar, R. Rajkumar, V. Annapurna, R. Phanindranath, N.S. Prakash, C.S. Srinivasan, Lalji Singh
- DNA Fingerprinting of the elite germplasm and Development of microsatellite markers for Linkage analysis in tree species
Abstract presented at the International Symposium on The Current Excitement in Modern Biology, November 24 –29, 2002, conducted by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad. (Silver Jubilee Celebrations 1977-2002).
Ramesh K. Aggarwal, Rajkumar R., Rajendrakumar R., Baruah A., Ashfaq, M. A., Udaykumar, D. and Hendre, P.
- Transgenics in oilseed crops. International workshop on fostering the next green revolution: Role of biotechnology in advancing Indian agriculture, organized by ANGRAU, Hyderabad on June 2, 2006
Hegde DM, Sujatha M, Dinesh Kumar V and Ashfaq MA (2006)
- Presented a poster entitled “Functional characterization of Rv1477, an invasin associated secretion protein and its impact on virulence in Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv” at International conference on Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Processes held between 13 and 16 April, 2014 at University of Kashmir, India.
- Participated in Indo-NIAID TB Drug Discovery Forum: Exploring Opportunities for Research Collaboration, April 20 – 21, 2011 held at The Oberoi, New Delhi, India.
Please Specify Invited/Oral/Poster :
NATIONAL AWARDS, HONOURS AND FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED
Name Of The Award :
- NPTEL Discipline Star in Biotechnology, December 2024.
-Certificate of Achievement (exceptional proficiency in digital education and teaching innovation) in International Digital Teacher’s Olympiad, February 2024.
- NESA Eminent Scientist of the Year Award – 2023 by National Environment Science Academy, India for contributions in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology on December 2, 2023.
- NESA Scientist of the Year Award – 2022 by National Environment Science Academy, India for contributions in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology on December 2, 2022.
- Passed Joint CSIR-UGC NET in Life Sciences for Lectureship /Assistant Professorship –
- All India Rank 33 (December, 2014)
- All India Rank 39 (December, 2011)
- Passed National Eligibility Test of Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ICAR) for Lectureship /Assistant Professorship in
- Biotechnology, April 2014
- Microbiology, October 2013
- Basic Plant Sciences, February 2012
- Basic Plant Sciences, September, 2010
- Passed Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET) 2013 in Life Sciences for Lectureship/Assistant Professorship
- Passed All-India Joint CSIR-UGC JRF-NET 2002 in Life Sciences for pursuing Ph.D. Programme
- Secured All India Rank 301 in GATE in 2000 with Life Sciences as the subject of choice
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Year Of Award :
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS, HONOURS AND FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED
Name Of The Award :
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Year Of Award :
STAFF DEVELOPMENT/REFRESHER/SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME/WEBINARS ORGANIZED
Title :
- Refresher Course in Life Sciences & Biotechnology (2 week) at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru , New Delhi between UniversityDecember 06, 2021 and December 18, 2021. Grade Obtained: A
-109th Orientation Course (3 week) at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad between January 17 – February 6, 2020.
Grade Obtained: A
Duration :
Sponsoring Agency :
MEMBER(S) OF NATIONALCOMMITTEES
- Life Member, NESA
MEMBER(S) OF INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEES
ADMINISTARTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES/ PARTICIPATION IN COMMITTEES OF JAMIA HAMDARD
- Academic Counsellor: Post-graduate Diploma in Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment (PGDEMIA), Centre for Distance and Online Education, Jamia Hamdard.
- Academic Counsellor: Department of Botany.
- Member & Convener: Syllabus (inclusive of PLOs and CLOs) drafting Committee.
- Coordinator: Bye-laws Framing Committee at Department of Botany.
- Chairman: Committee for implementation of NEP 2020 at Department of Botany
- Co-coordinator: Outcome Based Education guidelines implementation committee
- Question paper setter and evaluator
- Convener, Student Grievance Redressal Committee
ANY OTHER
Dr. Mohd Ashraf Ashfaq is currently serving as Assistant Professor in Botany at Jamia Hamdard, Delhi. He has earned Ph.D. in the year 2011 from University of Hyderabad. He was awarded Doctor of Philosophy for the research entitled “Studies on reduction of toxic endosperm specific proteins, ricin and RCA in castor (Ricinus communis L.) through post-transcriptional gene silencing (PTGS) approaches”. Further, he earned MBA in Human Resources Management and 4 Post-graduate Diplomas in Patents Law, Technology Management in Agriculture, Scientific Writing and Bioinformatics. With a strong commitment to teaching and research, his career spans more than a decade in modern biology.
Dr. Ashraf’s research interest revolves around molecular biology and biotechnology of bioactive compounds in plants, development of plant transgenics with value addition, in vitro biology to decipher the role and mechanism of natural products, application of molecular markers in fingerprinting of germplasm of crop plants and settling issues pertaining to adulteration of medicinal plants. He has been instrumental in developing putative castor transgenics with reduced ricin and RCA levels. Further, his research team at Jamia Hamdard has been successful in developing molecular markers which could facilitate true-to-type identification and authentication of medicinal plants. He has mentored dissertation of over 50 post-graduate students. Currently, 5 students are working towards consolidating their Ph.D. thesis under his guidance and counsel. He has attended and presented his research in several International and National seminars and conferences. He has published research articles in peer-reviewed National and International journals of repute and also authored chapters in edited books published by Springer, CRC Taylor & Francis etc.
Dr. Ashraf is a recipient of extramural funds such as Start-Up Research Grant (2020-23) from UGC and Core Research Grant (2023-26) from SERB. Dr. Ashraf has several distinctions to his credit. An ardent advocate and supporter of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and blended learning, Dr. Ashraf has pursued and secured certifications in several online SWAYAM based MOOCs. He has bagged Junior and Senior Research Fellowships and Pool Scientist (Senior Research Associateship) of CSIR and cleared National Eligibility Tests of CSIR, ICAR, Andhra Pradesh and MHRD (GATE) and hasbeen a recipient of National Fellowships to pursue pre-doctoral, doctoral and post-doctoral studies.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Alternate Email :
ashfaqmohdashraf@gmail.com
Designation :
Assistant Professor
Department & School :
Botany & SCLS
Qualifications :
M.Sc.(Microbial Gene Technology), PhD (Plant Sciences), MBA (HRM)
State Of Domicile :
DELHI
Research Thrust Areas :
Development of molecular markers for authentication of medicinal plants; Development of transgenics with value addition.
Details Of Courses Taught
Theory and practical courses imparted/imparting to students pursuing B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. programmes B.Sc. (Hons.) courses Microbiology Plant biotechnology Biofertilizers Economic botany Plant metabolism M.Sc. courses Phycology and mycology Plant biochemistry and metabolism Genetic engineering Plant Biotechnology Electrophoretic techniques Plants and environment Microbiology Plant Pathology Medicinal Botany Tools & techniques in biology
PUBLICATIONS
Google Scholar :https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&pli=1&user=nsuFjl0AAAAJ
Scopus Author ID :
ORCID :0000-0002-5634-2478
VIDWAN :
BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED
Number Of Books Published By National Publisher :
The Name Of The Publisher :
Number Of Books Published By International Publisher :
The Name Of The International Publisher :
Number Of Book Chapters In Edited Books Of National Publishers :
4
The Name Of The Publisher:
- Application of gene silencing in plants.
Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology and its Applications
Ashwani Kumar and Sudhir K. Sopory, IK International Pvt Ltd, pp.105-130.
Ashfaq MA, Dinesh Kumar V and Sujatha M (2007)
- Ricin-free Castor: Can it be a reality?
Research and development in Castor: Present Status and Future Strategies.
Indian Society of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad, p69-90
Hegde DM (Ed.) Dinesh Kumar V and Ashfaq MA (2010)
Number Of Book Chapters In Edited Books Of International Publishers :
5
The Name Of The Publisher :
- PCR: Amplifying DNA for Genetic Studies in Futuristic Trends in Biotechnology e-ISBN: 978-93-6252-679-3 IIP Series, Volume 3, Book 23, Part 1, Chapter 14, 2024.
- Harnessing the potential of Biomarkers as powerful tools for plant performance in Futuristic Trends in Biotechnology e-ISBN: 978-93-6252-679-3 IIP Series, Volume 3, Book 23, Part 1, Chapter 8, 2024.
- Genomic Profiling of Medicinal Plants. In: Altaf Ahmed and Ambreen Asif. (eds) pp 99-121 Omics Studies of Medicinal Plants, CRC Press. Kritika Shukla, Mohd Ashraf Ashfaq and Md. Salik Noorani (2023).
- Biotechnological Approaches for Genetic Improvement of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.). In: Satbir Singh Gosal, Shabir Hussain Wani. (eds) pp359-418 Accelerated Plant Breeding, Volume 4 Oil Crops. Springer International Publishing.
H.H. Kumaraswamy, V. Dinesh Kumar, C. Lavanya, B. Ushakiran, S. Senthilvel, M. Sujatha, K.B. Durga Bhavani, Aravind Kumar Konda, G. Lakshmidevi, Ashraf Md. Ashfaq, B. Sai Kumar, P. Soma Sekhar Reddy and Ch. Anil Kumar (2022)
- Ricin and RCA—The Enemies Within Castor (Ricinus communis L.): A Perspective on Their Biogenesis, Mechanism of Action, Detection Methods and Detoxification Strategies. In: Kole C., Rabinowicz P. (eds) pp 215-236 The Castor Bean Genome. Compendium of Plant Genomes. Springer, Cham.
Ashraf Ashfaq M, Soma Sekhar Reddy P, Anil Kumar C, Selvaraj VM and Dinesh Kumar V (2018)
RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONSULTANCY PROJECTS
Number Of Research Grants From Govt. Funding Agencies As PI/Coordinator :
UGC - Start-Up Research Grant
SERB -Core Research Grant
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
- Functional characterization of indigenous germplasm of senna (Cassia augustifolia Vahl.) using Start Codon Targeted polymorphism (SCoT) and Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) derived Sequence Characterized Amplified Region (SCAR) markers and bioactive compounds (sennosoides and rhein) across cell lines – sanctioned by UGC under UGC Start-Up Grant (2020-23).
- Development of a sustainable platform in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) for molecular pharming of podophyllotoxin from Indian mayapple (Podophyllum hexandrum Royle.), in keeping with international Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – sanctioned by SERB under SERB-CRG (2023-2026). Total amount sanctioned – Rs. 35,35,287 /-
Number Of Research Grants From Govt. Funding Agencies As Co-PI :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
Number Of Research Grants From International And Private Sources As PI :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
Number Of Consultancy Projects :
Name Of The Agency And Amount Of Funding Generated :
RESEARCH SUPERVISION
Number Of Master’s Theses/DissertationsGuided :
46
Number Of Ph.D. Guided :
5 (under mentorship)
Number Of Master’s Theses/DissertationsGuided :
Number Of Co-supervisorPhd :
PhD Awarded
1 - Dr.Sarika Chouksey, Department of Botany, Jamia Hamdard and Biochemistry, IGNOU.
PATENTS
Number Of Patents Granted :
Specify National/International :
Number Of Patents Applied For :
Specify National/International :
PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES AS SPEAKER/ RESOURCE PERSON
Number Of Presentations In National Or International Conferences In India :
Development of gene constructs for induction of male sterility and fertility restoration in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.).
National seminar on gene constructs held at IIHR, Bangalore, May 17-18, 2006.
Harinath D, Rajender Reddy K, Rao NN, Yamini KN, Ashfaq MA, Sujatha M and Dinesh Kumar V (2006).
- Development of Gene Constructs for Induction of Male Sterility and Restoration of Fertility in Safflower. ISOR, 2007. Ibid pp 19-21. (the poster adjudged “the first best poster” of the seminar).Harinath D, Rajendar Reddy R, Narasimha Rao N, Yamini KN, Ashfaq MA, Sujatha M and Dinesh Kumar V.
- Development Of Generic PTGS an.d PTGS Constructs For Silencing Ricin and RCA Genes In Castor (Ricinus communis L.). ISOR, 2007. Ibid pp 9-12.
Mohd Ashraf Ashfaq, Kirti P.B.and Dinesh Kumar V.
- Expression of ricin gene in tobacco. ISOR, 2007.Ibid. pp 23-26
Pasula Soma Sekhar Reddy, Mohd Ashraf Ashfaq, Sivaramakrishnan, S and Dinesh Kumar, V.
Please Specify Invited/Oral/Poster :
Number Of Presentations In International Conferences Abroad :
Papers presented in symposia
- Development and Characterization of Coffee specific microsatellite markers for use as potential genetic markers
Proceedings of ASIC 2004: 20th International Conference on Coffee Science, Bangalore, India, 11 -15 October 2004 [Abstract no.PB277 , page no 83]
Ramesh K. Aggarwal, A. Baruah, V. Naik, Prasad S. Hendre, A. Ashraf, P. Rajendrakumar, R. Rajkumar, V. Annapurna, R. Phanindranath, N.S. Prakash, C.S. Srinivasan, Lalji Singh
- DNA Fingerprinting of the elite germplasm and Development of microsatellite markers for Linkage analysis in tree species
Abstract presented at the International Symposium on The Current Excitement in Modern Biology, November 24 –29, 2002, conducted by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad. (Silver Jubilee Celebrations 1977-2002).
Ramesh K. Aggarwal, Rajkumar R., Rajendrakumar R., Baruah A., Ashfaq, M. A., Udaykumar, D. and Hendre, P.
- Transgenics in oilseed crops. International workshop on fostering the next green revolution: Role of biotechnology in advancing Indian agriculture, organized by ANGRAU, Hyderabad on June 2, 2006
Hegde DM, Sujatha M, Dinesh Kumar V and Ashfaq MA (2006)
- Presented a poster entitled “Functional characterization of Rv1477, an invasin associated secretion protein and its impact on virulence in Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv” at International conference on Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Processes held between 13 and 16 April, 2014 at University of Kashmir, India.
- Participated in Indo-NIAID TB Drug Discovery Forum: Exploring Opportunities for Research Collaboration, April 20 – 21, 2011 held at The Oberoi, New Delhi, India.
Please Specify Invited/Oral/Poster :
NATIONAL AWARDS, HONOURS AND FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED
Name Of The Award :
- NPTEL Discipline Star in Biotechnology, December 2024.
-Certificate of Achievement (exceptional proficiency in digital education and teaching innovation) in International Digital Teacher’s Olympiad, February 2024.
- NESA Eminent Scientist of the Year Award – 2023 by National Environment Science Academy, India for contributions in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology on December 2, 2023.
- NESA Scientist of the Year Award – 2022 by National Environment Science Academy, India for contributions in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology on December 2, 2022.
- Passed Joint CSIR-UGC NET in Life Sciences for Lectureship /Assistant Professorship –
- All India Rank 33 (December, 2014)
- All India Rank 39 (December, 2011)
- Passed National Eligibility Test of Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ICAR) for Lectureship /Assistant Professorship in
- Biotechnology, April 2014
- Microbiology, October 2013
- Basic Plant Sciences, February 2012
- Basic Plant Sciences, September, 2010
- Passed Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET) 2013 in Life Sciences for Lectureship/Assistant Professorship
- Passed All-India Joint CSIR-UGC JRF-NET 2002 in Life Sciences for pursuing Ph.D. Programme
- Secured All India Rank 301 in GATE in 2000 with Life Sciences as the subject of choice
Granting Agency :
Year Of Award :
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS, HONOURS AND FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED
Name Of The Award :
Granting Agency :
Year Of Award :
STAFF DEVELOPMENT/REFRESHER/SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME/WEBINARS ORGANIZED
Title :
- Refresher Course in Life Sciences & Biotechnology (2 week) at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru , New Delhi between UniversityDecember 06, 2021 and December 18, 2021. Grade Obtained: A
-109th Orientation Course (3 week) at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad between January 17 – February 6, 2020.
Grade Obtained: A
Duration :
Sponsoring Agency :
MEMBER(S) OF NATIONALCOMMITTEES
- Life Member, NESA
MEMBER(S) OF INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEES
ADMINISTARTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES/ PARTICIPATION IN COMMITTEES OF JAMIA HAMDARD
- Academic Counsellor: Post-graduate Diploma in Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment (PGDEMIA), Centre for Distance and Online Education, Jamia Hamdard.
- Academic Counsellor: Department of Botany.
- Member & Convener: Syllabus (inclusive of PLOs and CLOs) drafting Committee.
- Coordinator: Bye-laws Framing Committee at Department of Botany.
- Chairman: Committee for implementation of NEP 2020 at Department of Botany
- Co-coordinator: Outcome Based Education guidelines implementation committee
- Question paper setter and evaluator
- Convener, Student Grievance Redressal Committee
ANY OTHER
Dr. Mohd Ashraf Ashfaq is currently serving as Assistant Professor in Botany at Jamia Hamdard, Delhi. He has earned Ph.D. in the year 2011 from University of Hyderabad. He was awarded Doctor of Philosophy for the research entitled “Studies on reduction of toxic endosperm specific proteins, ricin and RCA in castor (Ricinus communis L.) through post-transcriptional gene silencing (PTGS) approaches”. Further, he earned MBA in Human Resources Management and 4 Post-graduate Diplomas in Patents Law, Technology Management in Agriculture, Scientific Writing and Bioinformatics. With a strong commitment to teaching and research, his career spans more than a decade in modern biology.
Dr. Ashraf’s research interest revolves around molecular biology and biotechnology of bioactive compounds in plants, development of plant transgenics with value addition, in vitro biology to decipher the role and mechanism of natural products, application of molecular markers in fingerprinting of germplasm of crop plants and settling issues pertaining to adulteration of medicinal plants. He has been instrumental in developing putative castor transgenics with reduced ricin and RCA levels. Further, his research team at Jamia Hamdard has been successful in developing molecular markers which could facilitate true-to-type identification and authentication of medicinal plants. He has mentored dissertation of over 50 post-graduate students. Currently, 5 students are working towards consolidating their Ph.D. thesis under his guidance and counsel. He has attended and presented his research in several International and National seminars and conferences. He has published research articles in peer-reviewed National and International journals of repute and also authored chapters in edited books published by Springer, CRC Taylor & Francis etc.
Dr. Ashraf is a recipient of extramural funds such as Start-Up Research Grant (2020-23) from UGC and Core Research Grant (2023-26) from SERB. Dr. Ashraf has several distinctions to his credit. An ardent advocate and supporter of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and blended learning, Dr. Ashraf has pursued and secured certifications in several online SWAYAM based MOOCs. He has bagged Junior and Senior Research Fellowships and Pool Scientist (Senior Research Associateship) of CSIR and cleared National Eligibility Tests of CSIR, ICAR, Andhra Pradesh and MHRD (GATE) and hasbeen a recipient of National Fellowships to pursue pre-doctoral, doctoral and post-doctoral studies.