Harneet Kaur
Rowley Regis,Birmingham
Summary
Organized Research Associate and Coordinator with 5 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Expert in Environment Science and Agriculture Extension with background in classroom education and student mentoring. Elevates student knowledge and abilities through challenging coursework and in-depth lectures. Runs organized, well-targeted courses to meet student's needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research Associate
Shere-E Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST-Jammu)
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
2021.08 - 2023.09
- Provided support to conduct research activities, diagnostic assessments, Business planning for FPOs, carry out training of trainers, help in design and conduct of pilots, assist FPO Board and Management on different activities under the project mandate.
- Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
- Helped to secure funding for upcoming projects, contributing to well-researched and articulated grant proposals.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
- Addressed gaps in research findings and analysed needs to inform future research strategy.
- Led with ethical framework and continuous integrity to maintain firm commitment to research project goals.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to area of study.
- Monitored project timelines and budgetary adherence to help meet benchmarks and milestones.
- Designed surveys and interviews to improve data collection processes and support research objectives.
- Directed high level research by collaborating with post graduate students and colleagues.
- Organised seminars to share latest insights with professionals in field.
- Utilised academic and professional databases to research scholarly journals and literature sources.
- Wrote scholarly articles, papers and books related to field of expertise.
- Leveraged qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques to meet research needs and uncover new findings.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Project Coordinator
Wonnex Organisation
Jammu, India
2018.12 - 2021.07
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Compiled and distributed project status reports for enhanced transparency and accountability.
- Maximised communication and transparency between clients, internal departments and stakeholders.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
- Planned and implemented management procedures to handle effects of natural disasters and adverse weather conditions.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Technology - Rural Technology (Specialization in Medicinal Plant)
Guru Ghasidas Central University
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 2013.08 - 2018.11
Master of Science - Rural Technology (Specialisation Medicinal Plants)
Guru Ghasidas University
Bilaspur/India 2009.08 - 2011.05
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya
Jabalpur/India 2006.07 - 2009.04
Skills
- MS office
- Internet Basics
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Proven record of ability to conduct high quality research which is reflected in the authorship of high quality publications, or other research outputs, in the areas of Analytical Chemistry
- Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Engagement with scholarly/professional community
- Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Engagement with Rural and Urban society and their socio- economic development
- Six months practical work related to my PhD research work at central instrument facility, Department of Pharmacy, Guru Ghasidas Central University Bilaspur (Output: Practical in-hand experience of GC-MS and HPLC-FD)
- One week practical training Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Jammu (Output: Practical in-hand experience of HPLC, HPLC-MS, GC and GC-MS)
- In-Lab Experience of UV spectrophotometer (Shimadzu), HPLC-UV (Analytical), HPTLC (Camag), ELISA 96 well microplate reader, (Zeiss Tech), Acclerated Solvent Extraction system (Dionex), Automated Solvent extraction (B-811, Buchi)
INSTRUMENT HANDLING SKILLS:
Languages
Hindi
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
Hindi
Master or proficient
C2
Punjabi
Advanced
C1
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Ph.D THESIS TITLE:
“Process design and optimization of technology for the large scale extraction of plant based phenolic and nutraceuticals and their use”.
PUBLICATIONS:
- Harneet Kaur Kala, Rajendra Mehta. (2014). Medicinal plants as a source of alternative medicine in birth control: A Review. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 3 (10), 306-322. ISSN No. 2277-7105., 7.5, Published
- Harneet Kaur Kala, Rajendra Mehta, Roshni Tandey, Kamal Kumar Sen, Vivekananda Mandal. (2016). Ten years of research on phenolics (2005-2015): A status report. Pacific Science Review A: Natural Science and Engineering (Elsevier). 18 (1), 1-4. ISSN No. 2405-8823., -, Published
- Harneet Kaur Kala, Rajendra Mehta, Roshni Tandey, Kamal Kumar Sen, Vivekananda Mandal. (2016). Critical analysis of research trends and issues in microwave assisted extraction of phenolics: Have we really done enough. Trends in Analytical Chemistry (Elsevier), 85, 140–152. ISSN No. 0165-9936, 9.8, Published
- Harneet Kaur Kala, Rajendra Mehta, Roshni Tandey, Kamal Kumar Sen, Vivekananda Mandal. (2017). Strategizing method optimization of microwave assisted extraction of plant phenolics by developing standard working principles for universal robust optimization. Analytical Methods (RSC publications). 9, 2089-2103. ISSN No. 1759-9660 (print) 1759-9679 (web)., 2.5, Published
- Kamal Kumar Sen, Rajendra Mehta, Harneet Kaur Kala, Roshni Tandey, Kavi Bhushan Singh Chauhan, Vivekananda Mandal. (2018). Ten years of research on Centella asiatica: A Consolidated Review through Data Minning from Scopus. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy (STML Journals), 4 (3). ISSN No. 2394-7276., -, Published
- Vivekananda Mandal, Kavi Bhushan Singh Chouhan, Roshni Tandey, Kamal Kumar Sen, Harneet Kaur Kala, Rajendra Mehta. (2018). Critical analysis and mapping of research trends and impact assessment of polyaromatic hydrocarbon accumulation in leaves: let history tell the future. Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer), doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-2578-x., 3.0, Published
- Harneet Kaur Kala, Rajendra Mehta, Kamal Kumar Sen, Roshani Tandey, Kavi Bhushan Singh Chouhan, Surendra Kitchlu, Vivekananda Mandal. (2019). Developing microwave based extraction as a tool to valorize extraction of phenolics to boost nutraceutical industries: A case study on Taraxacum officinale. Current Bioactive Compounds (Banthem Science), 15, 249-256., -, Published.
PATENT:
A microwave assisted process for extraction of total phenolic contents from taraxacum officinale, Grant Patent Number: 365071, Dated: 11/03/2021
AWARDS AND ACHIVEMENTS:
Awarded best poster presentation in national conference organized by Bilaspur University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, Sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board, New Delhi.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 06/01/88
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Research Associate
Shere-E Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST-Jammu)
2021.08 - 2023.09
Project Coordinator
Wonnex Organisation
2018.12 - 2021.07
Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Technology - Rural Technology (Specialization in Medicinal Plant)
Guru Ghasidas Central University
2013.08 - 2018.11
Master of Science - Rural Technology (Specialisation Medicinal Plants)
Guru Ghasidas University
2009.08 - 2011.05
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya
2006.07 - 2009.04