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  • Prof Saroj Arora

  • Assistant Professor
  • Guru Nanak Dev University
Publications 1987 - 2023

Publications

  • 325
    Journal Articles
  • 43
    Book Chapter
  • 3
    Book
  • 1
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 26
    Review
  • 15
    Projects
  • 44
  • 8
  • 6
  • 118

Citations / H-Index

3681 Citations
29 h-index
690 Citations

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Expertise

Biology

Biology, including Metabolomics of medicinal plants, herbal formulations in collaboration of herbal industry, isolation of natural compounds and their pharmacological activities against Cancer of Breast and liver, Diabetes, Diabetic wound, Hungtington disease, skin diseases like Psoriasis, Toxicity studies, Molecular and biochemical biomarkers of liver, breast

Personal Information

Prof Saroj Arora

Female
Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar, Punjab, India - 143005


Experience

  • Assistant Professor

    Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences

    Guru Nanak Dev University

  • Director

    Department of Lifelong Learning, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

    Guru Nanak Dev University

  • Professor

    Botanical and Environmental Sciences

    Guru Nanak Dev University

  • Associate Professor

    Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences

    Guru Nanak Dev University

  • Lecturer

    Botanical and Environmental Sciences

    Guru Nanak Dev University


Qualification

  • Ph.D.

    Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar


Honours and Awards

2020

LEAP programme of Ministry of Human Resource Development

Banaras Hindu University

2015

Fellowship of the Year Award

National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi

2014

Fellow of Linnean Society of London

Linnean Society of London

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2020

LEAP programme of Ministry of Human Resource Development

Banaras Hindu University

2015

Fellowship of the Year Award

National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi

2014

Fellow of Linnean Society of London

Linnean Society of London

2002

Grant GBP 1000 to attend international Conference by Commonwealth Science Council.

International Conference by Commonwealth Science Council.

2002

Foreign travel grant to attend conference on Tumor prevention and Genetics

CSIR New Delhi

2002

Travel grant

International society of cancer chemoprevention

2001

Best presentation award

JNU, New Delhi

2000

Foreign travel grant

CSIR, New Delhi

1997

Visiting fellowship

Indian National Science Academy

1997

INSA visiting fellowship

Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi

1985

National Eligibility Test

University Grants Commission

1985

National Education Test

CSIR

1984

2nd position in M.Sc.

Guru Nanak Dev University

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2021

Attenuation of Oxidative Stress and Insulin Resistance using Antidiabetic Ethnomedicinal plants: In vitro and In vivo studies

Astha Bhatia, Guru Nanak Dev University

2020

Assessment of Water Quality and Pollution Load Assessment of Ponds in District Amritsar

Sneh Rajput, Guru Nanak Dev University

2019

In Vitro Bioactivities of Glucosinolates rich seed Extracts of Brassica juncea (L.)Czern.var.raya

Priyanka Bassan, Guru Nanak Dev University

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2021

Attenuation of Oxidative Stress and Insulin Resistance using Antidiabetic Ethnomedicinal plants: In vitro and In vivo studies

Astha Bhatia, Guru Nanak Dev University

2020

Assessment of Water Quality and Pollution Load Assessment of Ponds in District Amritsar

Sneh Rajput, Guru Nanak Dev University

2019

In Vitro Bioactivities of Glucosinolates rich seed Extracts of Brassica juncea (L.)Czern.var.raya

Priyanka Bassan, Guru Nanak Dev University

2019

Biofunctional Significance of Aqueous-based Multi-herbal Combination in Antiproliferative and Hepatoprotective Studies

Pardeep Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev University

2019

Antioxidant, antimutagenic and anticancer activities of Rhododendron arboreum Sm.

Vandana Gautam , Guru Nanak Dev University

2018

Hydrochemical and Toxicological Studies of Ground Water of Malwa region, Punjab (India)

Tajinder Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev University

2018

Sukhmeen Kaur

Sukhmeen Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev University

2018

In vitro bioefficacy of isothiocyanates rich seed extracts of Brassica rapa var. rapa L.and Raphanus sativus L.

Robin, Guru Nanak Dev University

2018

Allyl isothiocyanate as Biomodulatory Agent: In vitro and In vivo Approaches

Sakshi Bhushan, Guru Nanak Dev University

2017

Profiling, isolation and Evaluation of bioprotective activities of Glucosinolates hydrolytic products from seed extracts of different varieties of Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Eruca sativa (mill.) Thell.

Rohit Arora, Guru Nanak Dev University

2017

In vivo and in vitro studies of the activities of bioactive components of Trema orientalis (Linn) Blume and Desmodium velutinum (Willd) DC extract on lung cancer

Makanjuola Victor Olufemi, Guru Nanak Dev University

2017

Evaluation of Bioactive Potential of Murraya exotica L. Leaves.

Davinder Kaur , Guru Nanak Dev University

2017

Evaluation of Bioprotective Activities of Leaf Extracts of Justicia adhatoda L.

Arvinder Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev University

2017

Characterization and Evaluation of Bioactive Potential of Streptomyces spp

Jeevanjot Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev University

2016

In vivo and in vitro studies of the activities of bioactive components of Trema orientalis (Linn) Blume and Desmodium velutinum (Willd) DC extract on lung cancer

Jasmit Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev University

2016

Antioxidant and Antiproliferative activities of leaf extracts of Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd Ex Del.

Jyoti Mahajan, Guru Nanak Dev University

2015

Evaluation of anticancer activities of different varieties of Brassica oleracea L.var italic plenck.

Ashun Chaudhary, Guru Nanak Dev University

2015

Assessment of antioxidant and anticancer activities of Acacia catechu wild.

Rakesh Kumar , Guru Nanak Dev University

2013

Studies on anticancer potential of Erythrina suberosa Roxb. and Anagallis arvensis L.

Satyam Kumar , Guru Nanak Dev University

2013

Bioprospection of Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken for its antiproliferative and antioxidative potential

Tarunpreet Singh , Guru Nanak Dev University

2013

Bioprotective effects of hydrolytic products of glucosinolates from Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. and Brassica oleracea (L.) var. italica (Plenck).

Geetanjali Rampal , Guru Nanak Dev University

2012

Growth regulatory influence of polyphenols extracted from Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. on Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coq.) (Diptera: Tephritidae).

Amandeep Kaur , Guru Nanak Dev University

2011

Studies on antimutagenic and antioxidative activities of Chukrasia tabularis A. Juss.

Rajbir Kaur , Guru Nanak Dev University

2009

Antioxidant activity of fruits of Terminalia chebula Retz.

Harpreet Walia , Guru Nanak Dev University

2008

Studies on antioxidant potential of Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. and Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd ex Del.

Rajbir Singh, Guru Nanak Dev University

2008

Anjana Bhatia

Evaluation of some high altitude plants for antimutagenic activity using Ames assay, Guru Nanak Dev University

2006

Investigation into seed borne pathogenic mycoflora of paddy and its management by biocides

Anil Sehajpal , Guru Nanak Dev University

2003

Isolation and characterization of antimutagenic compounds from some medicinal plants

Kamaljit Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev University

2003

Studies on antimutagenic activity of Terminalia bellerica (Roxb.), T. chebula (Retz.) and Emblica officinalis (Gaertn.)

Swayamjot Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2021

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Teacher Incharge Alumni

2021

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member of Committee to improve the Calender Vol II Chapter for Common Ordinances CBEGS

2021

UGC HRDC Centre Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member Academic Advisory Committee

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2021

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Teacher Incharge Alumni

2021

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member of Committee to improve the Calender Vol II Chapter for Common Ordinances CBEGS

2021

UGC HRDC Centre Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member Academic Advisory Committee

2021

Department of Botanical & Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar

Subject expert in the Selection Committee for the post/s of Assistant Professor

2021

Department of Biochemistry, University of Madras

Subject Expert of Selection Committee for CAS promotion from Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A) to Professor (Academic Level 14)

2021

Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member Board of Control,

2021

Angel’s College of Education, Pathankot

Nominee Vice Chancellor Guru Nanak Dev University for selection of Assistant Professor

2021

HRDC, GNDU Amritsar

Examiner for evaluation of Projects of teachers of Refresher course in Basic and Applied Sciences (Pharma, Health, Life & sports Sciences.

2020

UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Ex-Officio member (Academia Advisory Committee)

2020

Department of Botany, Punjabi University Patiala

Subject Expert of Selection Committee for CAS promotion from Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A) to Professor (Academic Level 14)

2020

Department of Environment and Earth Sciences Central University Bathinda

Expert Member of School Board

2019

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Teacher Incharge Placement

2019

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member Core Committee for Centre for Basic and Translational Research in Health Sciences of RUSA

2019

Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jammu

Subject Expert of Selection Committee for CAS promotionfrom Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A) to Professor (Academic Level 14)

2019

Department of Botanical & Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member, Research Degree committee

2019

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member Scientist from different Biological Discipline of Institutional Animal Ethics Committee

2018

Post Graduation Department of Botany, Khalsa Collage Amritsar

Expert advisor (Syllabus and internal assessment)

2018

Post Graduation Department of Botany, Khalsa Collage Amritsar

Expert advisor (Syllabus and internal assessment)

2018

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (Autonomous), Jalandhar

Mentor (Workshop Lecture)

2018

Post Graduation Department of Botany, Khalsa Collage Amritsar

Chairperson (National Conference on “Plant Sciences: Network in Health and Environment (PSNHE-2018)

2018

Khalsa college Amritsar

Post Graduation Department of Botany, Khalsa Collage Amritsar

2018

Department of Botanical & Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Faculty Incharge and Coordinator of Alumini

2018

Department of Botanical & Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Faculty Incharge and Coordinator of Placement

2018

Department of Lifelong Learning, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Director

2017

I.K Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar

Subject expert (Recruitment of faculty in the discipline of Environmental Sciences)

2017

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Paper-setter and examiner (M.sc Botant Semester 3rd)

2017

Central Board of Secondary Education, Dhramshala

Observer for UGC-NET Examination

2016

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Paper-Setter and examiner (Environmental studies II)

2015

DAV International School, Amritsar

Appointed as Member of Judgement Committee of Science Exhibition by CBSE

2015

Mohan Lal Memorial Institute of Education, Amritsar

Selection committee (Post of Assistant Professor)

2015

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Coordinator (Entrance Test admission to M.Sc Botany)

2014

UGC-Academic Staff College, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Examiner (Evaluation of Seminar/Presentations of the teacher participants- 4 Week GOC-95)

2014

UGC-Academic Staff College, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Examiner (Evaluation of Projects of the teacher participants- 4 Week GOC-94)

2014

Khalsa college Amritsar

Expert (Board of Studies in Biotechnology)

2013

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member Institutional Animal Ethics Committee, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt of India.

2012

Emerging Life Sciences Technologies (Centralized Research Infrastructure Facility) Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Co-ordinator/ Instrument Incharge (HPLC, UHPLC)

2012

Emerging Life Sciences Technologies (Centralized Research Infrastructure Facility) Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Co-ordinator/ Instrument Incharge (Amino Acid Analyzer)

2011

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member Sexual Harassment Committee

2011

Khalsa college Amritsar

Practical examiner (M.sc Botany sem.III)

2010

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member Planning Board

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Membership In Committees

2016

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member of Faculty of Life Sciences

2014

Mohan Lal Memorial Institute of Education, Amritsar

Selection committee (Post of Assistant Professor)

2014

Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi

Observer (All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test)

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2016

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member of Faculty of Life Sciences

2014

Mohan Lal Memorial Institute of Education, Amritsar

Selection committee (Post of Assistant Professor)

2014

Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi

Observer (All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test)

2014

G.B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar (U.K)

Selection Committee (Post of Professor Environmental Science)

2014

Khalsa college Amritsar

Practical examiner (M.Sc Botany Sem.II, IV)

2013

R.P.M Degree College, Hathras (U.P)

Member of Expert committee

2013

Sri Guru Teg Bahadur College of Education, Amritsar

Subject expert Committee (Post of Assistant Professor)

2013

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member of Institutional Animal Ethics Committee IAEC, GNDU, Amritsar

2013

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Chairpersonon (Scientific Session-III-National seminar)

2012

Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Centre Sathiala (Amritsar)

Resource person (Outreach activities NSS program)

2012

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Member (Organization of 15th Punjab Science Congress)

2012

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra

Member of Panel of Inspection

2012

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Selection committee (Post of Assistant Professor)

2011

Enquiry member (Misconduct and Sexual Harassment Committee)

Enquiry member (Misconduct and Sexual Harassment Committee)

2011

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Centre Superintendent (UGC-NET)

2011

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Expert Selection committee (Lecturer on Contract basis )

2011

Lilly Swords Methodist College of Education, Batala (Punjab)

Expert Selection committee

2011

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Subject Expert Selection Committee (Assistant Professor)

2011

UGC-Academic Staff College, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Expert (Seminar Presentations of teacher participants – 3 Week Refresher Course in Health Sciences)

2008

Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences , Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar

Head of Department

1997

Society of Botanical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar

Faculty Advisor

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Research Projects

Ex-situ conservation of Rare Endangered and Threatened plants

Funding Agency : Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change

To investigate the anti-osteoprotic effect (Bonartho), Anti-diabetic (D4 Manic Capsule), Hepatoprotective (Livosyp D.S Capsule), Renoprotective effect (Crush RT), Anti Eczema (Urtitab), Polycystic ovarian disease (Pregnoid), Anti Inflammatory, Analgesic and Anti rheumatic (R-Amrita) effect of Herbal

Funding Agency : University- Industry Linkage program Shree Dhanwantri Herbals

Modulatory effect of 4 methylthiobutyl isothiocynate on expression of pro-apoptotic markers in cell culture model: Its mechanistic evaluation through pharmacokinetic studies.

Funding Agency : RUSA

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Ex-situ conservation of Rare Endangered and Threatened plants

Funding Agency : Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change

To investigate the anti-osteoprotic effect (Bonartho), Anti-diabetic (D4 Manic Capsule), Hepatoprotective (Livosyp D.S Capsule), Renoprotective effect (Crush RT), Anti Eczema (Urtitab), Polycystic ovarian disease (Pregnoid), Anti Inflammatory, Analgesic and Anti rheumatic (R-Amrita) effect of Herbal

Funding Agency : University- Industry Linkage program Shree Dhanwantri Herbals

Modulatory effect of 4 methylthiobutyl isothiocynate on expression of pro-apoptotic markers in cell culture model: Its mechanistic evaluation through pharmacokinetic studies.

Funding Agency : RUSA

Modulatory Effect of 4- Methylthiobutyl Isothiocyanate on DMBA Induced Overexpression of HIF-1α and Glycolytic Enzymes In Female Wistar Rats

Funding Agency : DST-SERB

Acute and chronic toxicity studies of marketed herbal formulations of Shree Dhanwantri Herbals

Funding Agency : University- Industry Linkage program Shree Dhanwantri Herbals

Pharmacological evaluation of marketed herbal formulations of Shree Dhanwantri Herbals

Funding Agency : University Industry Linkage program Shri Dhanwantri Herbals

7. Profiling and quantification of hydrolytic products of glucosinolates from germplasm of Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Eruca sativa (Mill.) Thell. and their anticancer activity.

Funding Agency : DST

Assessment of cytotoxicity induced by phytochemicals of Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd Ex Del. via apoptotic pathways mediated through caspases activating activities in human cancer cell lines

Funding Agency : UGC

Evaluation of glucosinolates from broccoli as apoptosis-promoting and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitory agents

Funding Agency : CSIR

Bioprospection of inhibitors of DNA topoisomerases from economically important medicinal plants.

Funding Agency : UGC

Antimutagenic and antiproliferative activity of glucosinolates from Indian mustard and broccoli

Funding Agency : UGC

Bioassay guided isolation & characterization of antimutagenic compounds from plants of high altitude Himalayan pastures (Alpine Zone)

Funding Agency : CSIR

Antioxidant activity of polyphenolic rich antimutagenic fractions isolated from medicinal plants.

Funding Agency : CSIR

Studies on antioxidative potential of phytochemicals

Funding Agency : UGC

Studies on antioxidative potential of phytochemicals

Funding Agency : UGC

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