Mr. Nikhil Kawatra

• Department:
• Position:
• Experience (Years):

• Biotechnology
• Assistant Professor
• 1 year

Brief Profile:

Mr. Nikhil Kawatra works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad. He is a dedicated researcher with expertise and a profound interest in hydroponics technology, food technology, and biochemical engineering. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering at Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi, Mr. Nikhil is committed to advancing knowledge in his field. Alongside his academic endeavors, Mr. Nikhil holds a Master of Technology in Biochemical Engineering from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), Delhi University, and a Bachelor's in Food Technology from Dr. S.S.B. University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology (UICET), Panjab University, Chandigarh. His professional journey includes valuable experience in Quality Assurance at Nestle India, where he worked as a Compliance Coordinator handling various other profiles. Beyond his professional roles, Mr. Nikhil serves as the Institute’s Innovation Ambassador, championing creativity and entrepreneurship. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role as the Social Media Faculty Coordinator, spearheading the institute's social media initiatives. Mr. Nikhil Kawatra is also the Director of a hydroponics-based startup, bringing practical industry experience to academia. Mr. Nikhil remains committed to contributing to esteemed journals, sharing his insights and discoveries with the broader scientific community. His experience in industry, startup, and academia collectively enriches his contributions to the institution.

Qualification:

Examination	Name of University / Board	Year of Passing	Main Subjects
Ph.D	NSUT, Delhi	Pursuing	Biotechnology
M.Tech	NSUT	2020	Biochemical Engg.
B.Tech	Panjab University	2016	Food Tech

Experience

Name of Organization	Duration	Designation	Exact nature of duties
Nestle India	1 year	Quality Assurance Officer	Compliance coordinator and compaints coordinator

 

Areas of Interests

Hydroponics Technology

Food Technology

Biochemical Engineering

Research publications in International Journal

 

Author Name	Year of Publication	Title of the paper	Journal Name
Kawatra, N., Jha, G., & Dubey, A.	2023	Study of the phytochemical profile of hydroponically cultivated buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) at different phenological stages	Biochemical Systematics and Ecology
Kawatra, N., Jha, G., & Dubey, A.	2022	Effect of selected elicitors on phytochemical content and antioxidant activity of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) sprouts obtained from seeds cultivated using the hydroponics technology.	International Journal of Food Science & Technology
Jha, G., Kawatra, N., & Dubey, A.	2023	Phytoremediation of selected heavy metals contaminated water by Amaranthus hybridus in hydroponic system.	Materials Today: Proceedings.
Jha G, Kawatra N, Dubey A	2023	Comparison of Growth Indices, Biomass, Anatomy, Phytochemical and Elemental Activity of Hydroponically Grown and soil Grown Amaranthus.	Journal of Horticulture
Dubey, A., Bhushan, D., & Kawatra, N.	2022	Phytochemical Analysis of Nardostachys Jatamansi DC, Chlorophytum Borivilianum (Soil based) and Chlorophytum Borivilianum (Commercial).	International Journal of Darshan Institute on Engineering Research and Emerging Technologies
Vats, S., Agrahari, S., Kawatra, N., Saxena, S., Mudgil, B., & Kumar, N.	2021	Nitrogen Fixing Fungi for Development of Biofertilizer and Future Strategies.	Soil Nitrogen Ecology (pp. 437-458). Cham: Springer International Publishing.