Ph.D. Student Excels at Kuruom School of Advanced Sciences (KSAS), in Lucknow, India
Kuruom School of Advanced Sciences (KSAS) Foundation is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of Ms. Smarnika, a PhD student from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, who successfully completed research related to her doctoral research at the Kuruom School of Advanced Sciences (KSAS), in Lucknow. Dr. Sushant Verma, a Professor at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur is her advisor for her PhD dissertation. Her achievement marks a significant step towards KSAS’ commitment to building future researchers and developing cutting-edge technology to help humanity.
This achievement was reached through her dedication, hard work, training at KSAS, and well-thought-out experimental approach. During her time there, she has learned essential molecular biology techniques, including RNA extraction, cDNA preparation, and real-time PCR, taking full advantage of KSAS’s advanced, state-of-the-art research facilities. They are meticulously designed to support advanced biotechnology experiments. The research environment combined with strict adherence to research protocols, and ethical & safety standards allowed Ms. Smarnika to have the ideal setting to develop her biochemistry skills and broaden her research horizon.
Ms. Smarnika’s successful journey was greatly supported by the dedicated mentorship of Dr. Raj Kumar, Director of KSAS, who guided her research from the outset. His hands-on approach and continuous encouragement fostered her growth, empowering her to work independently and confidently throughout the research process. Dr. Kumar is also appointed as a co-advisor for her PhD dissertation.
Additionally, KSAS is proudly recognizing the efforts of Dr. Abhinandan Mani Tripathi, whose expertise and patient instruction were instrumental in Ms. Smarnika’s development. His ability to simplify complex molecular biology concepts and techniques, particularly RNA extraction and RT-PCR, proved invaluable in helping her achieve research excellence.
Ms. Smarnika’s dedication and achievements were further recognized on the international stage when she was awarded the prestigious Best Oral Presentation Award at the 10th International Conference of Environment and Ecology (ICEE 2024). We are immensely proud of her success and are confident that the knowledge and skills she gained at KSAS will continue to propel her towards greater scientific accomplishments.
According to Ms. Smarnika, “Right from the beginning, Dr. Raj Kumar guided me and introduced me to KSAS and its facilities. I am very grateful to him for allowing me to carry out my work at KSAS and helping me to kickstart my work. He encouraged me to learn and perform the practical work by myself using all the available provisions. His push helped me to gain confidence and learn new things in the field of molecular biology. I am immensely thankful to Dr. Raj Kumar for his never-ending support.” She went on to say, “Throughout this journey, I was fortunate to have the guidance and help of Dr. Abhinandan Mani Tripathi and I want to express my gratitude to him for showing me the handling and workings, helping me to rectify my mistakes, and answering my endless questions.”
Ms. Smarnika had a lot of positive words about her time at KSAS, Lucknow, and for the team members there. Mr. Avinash Tiwari and Mr. Pankaj Soni along with Dr. Abhinandan Mani Tripathi created a friendly and supportive environment for her to work, learn, and have innovative ideas. She gave the heartiest thanks to Mr. Dadhibal Singh, the security and maintenance staff at KSAS, for helping during her stay. She expressed her deep thankfulness to KSAS for helping to enrich and shape her scientific knowledge. She is looking forward to applying the learning and molecular biology skills gained there in all future endeavors.
At KSAS, we remain committed to advancing scientific innovation and supporting the next generation of researchers through our world-class facilities and expert mentorship. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Bal Ram Singh, Chairman of KSAS, we strive to be a leading research center for the creation of a vibrant research, scholarship, and innovative scientific paradigm. Ms. Smarnika’s work and achievement are one step toward fulfilling this vision.
