Dr. Sneha Verma

Dr. Sneha Verma

(Assistant Professor)
MAHARISHI SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
sneha.verma@muit.in

Subject of Expertise: Zoology, Fisheries, Animal Physiology, Reproductive biology

Qualifications: M.Sc. (Gold Medalist) (2010), Ph.D.

Experience: 3 years

Research Interest: Endocrinology, Toxicology, Fish breeding and Reproductive biology of Fish.

Publications:  10 Research publications and 1 book chapter      

  • Sneha Verma, Anurag Rawat, 2014. Multi-Drug Resistance in Indian Rivers: Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research (Thomson Reuters, SCI indexed) (UGC listed), 2, 994-1001, ISSN: 2321–3124.
  • Mishra, N. Mishra, A. Rawat, Verma, 2014. Effect of an organophosphate insecticide, chlorpyrifos on mortality and haematology of freshwater butter catfish Ompokbimaculatus (Bloch, 1794). Pensee Journal (SCOPUS INDEX) (UGC listed), 76 (5), 452-461. ISSN: 0031-4773.
  • Abha Mishra,Anurag Rawat, Sneha Verma, Uttam Kumar Sarkar, Ravindra Kumar, 2016. Spawning dynamics of female freshwater butter catfish, Ompokbimaculatus(Bloch, 1794) in different major rivers of India.International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies (UGC listed), 4 (3), 343-345. ISSN: 2347-5129.
  • Abha Mishra, Sneha Verma. 2016. Acute toxicity bioassay of organophosphorus pesticide, chlorpyrifos on freshwater catfish, Heteropneustesfossilis(Bloch, 1794) International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies (UGC listed), 4 (6), 388-393. ISSN: 2347-5129       
  • Sneha Verma and Anurag Rawat. 2017. Effect of chlorpyrifos on protein and carbohydrate content of Heteropneustesfossilis (Bloch, 1794). International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies (UGC listed),5(1), 463-466, ISSN:2347-5129.
  • Sneha Verma, Anurag Rawat and Abha Mishra, 2017. Study of lethal toxicity of Hilban® on freshwater catfish, Singhi (Heteropneustesfossilis Bloch, 1794). Asian Journal of Bioscience. (UGC listed), 12 (2), 156-164. ISSN: 0973-4899.
  • Sneha Verma, Suman Mishraand Anurag Rawat, 2017. A prevalence and biochemical study of Paramphistome parasite ofgoat (Capra circus)in Lucknow region. Trends in Biosciences (UGC listed),10 (19), 3623-3626, ISSN: 0974-8431.
  • Sneha VermaAbha Mishra and Anurag Rawat, 2017. Artificial breeding of freshwater catfish Heteropneustesfossilis (Bloch, 1794) using synthetic hormone. Asian Journal of Bioscience (UGC listed), 12 (2, 100-107, ISSN: 0973-4899.
  • Abha Mishra, Sneha Verma, 2017. In vitro effect of chlorpyrifos on gonadotropin-induced oocyte maturation and follicular steroid hormone profile of freshwater catfish International journal of Pharma and Biosciences (SCI INDEX, Scopus indexed) (UGC listed), 8(3), 912-920, ISSN: 0975-6299.
  • Mishra A., Sarkar U.K., Kumar, R, Rawat A., Verma S., 2018. Gonadal maturity assessment of butter catfish (Ompokbimaculatus) from Indian major rivers and tributaries during spawning season. Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences (Scopus indexed) (UGC listed), 17(3), 458-470, ISSN: 1562-2916.

 

 

Book Chapter Published:

Abha Mishra, Sarita, Sneha Verma, Anurag Rawat, 2014. Comparative study of fish guano and fertilizer formulations on vegetative growth of temperate crop (Tomato). Functional Biology and Biotechnology.Eds. Serajuddin, Tripathi and Arshad, Published by Excellent Publishing House, New Delhi. Page No. 61-63. ISBN: 978-93-83083-58-9.

 

Professional Affiliations:

  • ORCID ID: 0000000196585039
  • Web of Science Researcher ID/ Publons ID: AAV-1775-2020
  • Editorial Board Membership in Trends in Biosciences (Number: 01/01/01/16715/06).
  • Annual membership in Asian Journal of Biosciences: Membership code: AJBS/1018/17
  • Reviewer in Asian Science Bulletin
  • Life membership in National and International Journals and Societies:
  1. Trend in bioscience: Membership code: 2342-TIBS-ALS-G-2020
  2. Advances in Life Sciences: Membership code: 2342-TIBS-ALS-G-2020
  3. Indian Science Congress: Membership code: L25639
  4. Asian PGPF Society of Sustainable Agriculture, USA
  5. Journal of Fisheries and Life Sciences: Membership Code: DKM/S-47/SFLS/JFLS/291/2017-18

Professional Activities:

  • FDP-QRD-2022, (International Faculty Development Program on Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design) organized by Eudoxia Research University-USA, 14 September- 19 September 2022.
  • Course work certificate on International workshop on SCOPUS, Peer Reviewed Journal and UGC CARE List free publication process organized by Eudoxia Research University-USA with 10 credits points dated 27 September 2022 to 01 October 2022.
  • “Keynote speaker” for presenting a paper in two days’ International conference on Qualitative and quantitative research design organized by Eudoxia Research University-USA., 24-25 September 2022.
  • Training program on “Phenotypic and molecular methods for detection of AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) organized by ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow from 17-19 March, 2021.
  • 21 Days Training Programme on “Data Analytics in Fisheries” conducted by Department of Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics, Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries college and Research Institute, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, from 10
    August 2020 to 03 September 2020..
  • Editorial committee member and Organizing committee member in International Conference “Recent Advances in Science” in Invertis University, Bareilly, 28-29, February 2020.
  • Training workshop cum Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Environment, Biodiversity and Disaster Risk Management at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.March 2nd to March 6th
  • Workshop on flow cytometry and its application in biomedical sciences at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.March 5th to March 7th 2020
  • Professional Diploma in Web and Software Engineering, 2007 by F-Tech, New Delhi.
  • Training in Instrumentations at Biotech Park Lucknoww.e.f. 15 September 2014 to 14 September 2015.

 

Papers presentations at National and International Conferences:

 

National:

  • Acute and chronic effect of vitamin C on growth performance of freshwater catfish (Heteropneustesfossilis) under pesticide stressor. Natural Resource Conservation and Management,Academy by Natural Resource Conservation and Management, Lucknow (U.P.), 20th– 22ndMarch, 2021
  • Effect of domestic waste water on behaviour and morphology of fresh water catfish Heteropneustesfossilis (Bloch 1794). 3rd National Conference & Exhibition “Advances in Biosciences and Health Education (ABHE-2016). Bareilly College, Bareilly, 27th Feb, 2016.
  • Effect of organophosphorous pesticide, Hilban® on the olfactory bulb of fresh water catfish Heteropneustesfossilis (Bloch 1794). 3rd National Conference & Exhibition “Advances in Biosciences and Health Education (ABHE-2016). Bareilly College, Bareilly, 27th Feb, 2016.
  • Embryotoxicity of the organophosphate pesticide, chlorpyrifos in freshwater catfish, Heteropneustesfossilis(Bloch 1794). 3rd National Conference & Exhibition “Advances in Biosciences and Health Education (ABHE-2016). Bareilly College, Bareilly, 27th Feb, 2016.
  • Effect of human chorionic gonadotropin on oocyte meiotic maturation in freshwater catfish Heteropneustesfossilis(Bloch, 1794). XXVII All India congress of Zoology, Jaipur University, Rajasthan, February 8-10, 2016.
  • Characterization of mature testis of freshwater catfish Ompokbimaculatus (Bloch, 1794) from Gomati river, U.P. XXVII All India congress of Zoology, Jaipur University, Rajasthan, February 8-10, 2016.
  • Comparative Study of Reproductive Traits of Near Threatened Butter CatfishOmpokbimaculatus (Bloch, 1794) in Ghaghara. National Conference on Science for Society an Interdisciplinary Approach, BBA University, Lucknow. 31st October-2nd November, 2015.
  • Toxic Impact of Chlorpyrifos, on the Ovarian Protein Content of Freshwater CatfishHeteropneustesfossillis(Bloch, 1794). National Conference on Science for Society An Interdisciplinary Approach, BBA University, Lucknow. 31st October-2nd November, 2015.
  • Artificial breeding offresh water catfish fossilis (Bloch, 1794) using different hormones. National seminar on threats to biodiversity and ecosystem impact of developmental projects and climate change,GurukulKangri University, Haridwar, 17-19th November 2014.
  • Ovarian development of freshwater butter catfishOmpokbimaculatus Bloch 1794 of Gomati River. National seminar on threats to biodiversity and ecosystem impact of developmental projects and climate change, GurukulKangri University, Haridwar, 17-19th November 2014.
  • A Behaviouraland Morphological Assessment of the Freshwater Catfish, HeteropneustesFossilis (Bloch, 1794) After the Exposure of Organophosphorous Pesticide, Chlorpyrifos. National Conference on Challenges for Sustainability of Natural Resources and Environment with emphasis on Aquatic Ecosystem for Livelihood Security. College of Fisheries, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar, 10th-12th October 2014.
  • Identification of ovarian protein level in freshwater catfishOmpokbimaculatus (Bloch, 1794) of the ganga river and its tributaries during spawning season. National Conference on Challenges for Sustainability of Natural Resources and Environment with emphasis on Aquatic Ecosystem for Livelihood Security. College of Fisheries, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar, 10th-12th October 2014.
  • Effect of organophosphate, chlorpyrifos on anatomy of stomach and intestine of fresh water fishOmpokbimaculatus (Bloch, 1794). 2nd Lucknow science congress. Department of Biotechnology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Univrersity, Lucknow, 27-28 March 2014.
  • Relation of gonadal protein content with gonado-somatic index in male and female of Ompokbimaculatus (Bloch) in Gomati river, Lucknow. Ist Lucknow science congress. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Univrersity, Lucknow, 20-21 March 2013.
  • Best strain evaluation in Ompokbimaculatus (Bloch) of different Indian rivers by protein estimation. Ist Lucknow science congress. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Univrersity, Lucknow, 20-21 March 2013.
  • A comparative study showing sexual maturity levels in breeding season of butter catfish,Ompokbimaculatus(Bloch) of different rivers in India. National conference on advances in biosciences and health education. Department of zoology, Bareilly College, Bareilly. 11th March 2013.
  • Effect of Cadmium Sulphate on anatomy of Stomach and Intestine of fresh water fish 22nd AICZ & NSBHW. Lucknow University, Lucknow from 29-31 December, 2011.
  • A study of the protein and carbohydrate content of the paramphistome parasite of goat (Capra hircus). 21st All India Congress of Zoology. CIFRI, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 21-23 December 2010.

 

 

International:

 

  • Fish as a bio-indicator of aquatic environment. 4th International conference on Recent Advances in Science, Invertis University, Bareilly, 28-29th February 2020.
  • An organophosphorus pesticide, chlorpyrifos exposure on hatchlings of freshwater catfish, Heteropneustesfossilis (Bloch, 1794). 4th International conference on Recent Advances in Science, Invertis University, Bareilly, 28-29th February 2020.
  • Induced Breeding of Near Threatened Catfish Ompokbimaculatus (Bloch, 1794) using Synthetic Hormone HCG. International Symposium on Innovation in Animal Science for Food Security and Livelihood. BBA University, Lucknow. 29-31 October, 2015.
  • Chlorpyrifos: A Life-Threatening Chemical for fish. International Symposium on Innovation in Animal Science for Food Security and Livelihood. BBA University, Lucknow. 29-31 October, 2015.
  • Pattern of reproductive strategies and genetic structure of Indian butter catfish Ompokbimaculatusfrom different wildpopulation and their sustainable management. International Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 25th-27th February 2015.
  • Captive breeding of fresh water catfishOmpokbimaculatus (Bloch, 1794) using different hormones. International Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 25th-27th February 2015.
  • Impact of an Organophosphate pesticide, Chlorpyrifos, on MIS and pregnenolone level in the ovary of freshwater catfishHeteropneustesfossilis (Bloch, 1794). International Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 25th-27th February 2015.
  • Toxicity evaluation of an Organophosphate pesticide, Chlorpyrifos, on biochemical, histological and haematological alterations on ovary of freshwater catfishOmpokbimaculatus (Bloch, 1794). International Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 25th-27thFebruary 2015.
  • Effect of organophosphorus pesticide, Chlorpyrifos, on In-vivo and In-vitro fertilization and embryonic development of Catfish,Heteropneustesfossilis (Bloch 1794). International conference on Life science and Bioengineering. Institute of Applied medicines and research, Ghaziabad. 22-23 November 2014.
  • Anatomical Toxicology of Organophosphorus Pesticide, Chlorpyrifos to the Ovary of the Freshwater Catfish,Heteropneustesfossilis (Bloch, 1794). 10th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (10ifaf) and 5th Global Symposium in Aquaculture and Fisheries (GAF5). National Bureau of Fish genetic resources, Lucknow, 12th-15th November 2014.
  • A Behavioral and Morphological Study on Exposure to Organophosphorous Pesticide, Chlorpyrifos of the Freshwater Butter Catfish,Ompokbimaculatus (Bloch,1794). 10th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (10ifaf) and 5th Global Symposium in Aquaculture and Fisheries (GAF5). National Bureau of Fish genetic resources, Lucknow, 12th-15th November 2014.
  • Characterization of mature ovary ofOmpokbimaculatus (Bloch 1794) from Indian riverine system. International symposium on Biodiversity: Status, Utilization and Impact of Challenging Climatic Conditions. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 30th -31st October, 2014.
  • Effect of organophosphorus pesticide, chlorpyrifos to spinal malformations in hatchlings of fresh water catfishHeteropneustesfossilis (Bloch 1794). International symposium on Biodiversity: Status, Utilization and Impact of Challenging Climatic Conditions. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 30th -31st October, 2014.
  • Assessment of Interactions of Plant Growth with Fish Guano, an Organic Fertilizer. International symposium on “Innovation in horticulture for nutrition security, conserving biodiversity & poverty alleviation, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 16th -18th October, 2014.
  • Teratogenic effects of organophosphorus pesticide, Chlorpyrifos, on freshwater catfish,Heteropneustesfossilis (Bloch). 10th International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish, Olhão, Portugal, 25-30 May 2014.
  • Comparative study of fish guano and fertilizer formulation on vegetative growth of temperate crop (Tomato). International conference on faunal biodiversity and their conservational strategies. Lucknow Univrersity, Lucknow, 22-23 March 2014.
  • Impact of fish guano on reproductive parameters of temperate crop (Tomato). International conference on environmental technology and sustainable development: challenges and remedies. Department of Environment Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Univrersity, Lucknow, 21-23 February 2014.

 

Other Achievements and Awards:

  • Gold medals in M.Sc 2010.
  • Certificate of Research Merit Awardgiven by Hon’ble Governor Shri B. L. Joshi at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknowin recognition of significant contributions in academic activities of University 2013-14.
  • Young Scientist Award in 3rd National Conference and Exhibition on Advances in Biosciences and Health education, organized by Department of Zoology, Bareilly college, Bareilly, 27 February 2016.
  • Ist Prize in Poster presentation in International conference on Life Science and Bioengineering organized by Institute of Applied medicines and research, Ghaziabad and Distt. Science Cub, Meerut and Council of Science and Technology, U.P., Lucknow, 22-23 November 2014.
  • IInd oral presentation awardin World Wetlands Day organized by Uttar Pradesh State Biodiversity Board, Lucknowand Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow,2ndFebruary 2013.