Prof. Kavita Vasdev is a distinguished microbiologist and academician at the University of Delhi, with a rich career spanning research, teaching, and curriculum development. She has contributed significantly to the fields of microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics, and nanobiotechnology. Prof. Vasdev has actively guided postgraduate and undergraduate students in interdisciplinary projects, promoting hands-on research across microbiology, physics, and chemistry disciplines.

Grants and Research Fellowships

• UGC Major Research Project (2008–2011): Awarded Rs. 10.86 Lacs for a major research project, successfully completed with three international publications and mentorship of three postgraduate researchers.

• Interdisciplinary Innovation Project, GC-101 (2012–2013): Awarded Rs. 10 Lacs by Delhi University on Nanotechnology, completed collaboratively with faculty from Physics and Chemistry, guiding 10 undergraduate students across three disciplines.

Publications

Prof. Vasdev has authored 24 publications (21 research journal publications and 3 chapters in international editions of books), including notable contributions to international books and journals:

• Book Chapter: “Synthesis, Characterization and Investigations of Antimicrobial Properties of Silver Nanoparticles via Green Method Using Mulberry (Morus Alba L) Tree Leaves” in Nanobiomaterials, Bloomsbury, London (2014).

• Chapters in Advances in Biosensors: Reviews Volume 3 (2020):

  • Enzyme Biosensors (with S. Yadav & A. Saini)

  • Nanobiosensors (with S. Yadav & A. Saini)

She is also an editor of multiple peer-reviewed international journals including Biosensor and Bioelectronics, Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine, European Journal of Sciences, Bioinformatics and Proteomics, and Single Cell Biology.

Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops

• Presented research on “White-rot fungi and their enzymes for effluent treatment system” at the International Environmental Biology Conference, Paris, France (2018).

• Participated in the National Conference on “National Education Policy 2020: Perspectives, Challenges and Way Forward”, Gargi College (2023).

• Attended the 63rd Annual International AMI Conference – Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Biosphere, Rohtak (2023).

Academic Achievements

• Successfully restructured and redesigned the B.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology syllabus at the University of Delhi in 2003, 2013, 2019, and 2022 for various papers, including Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbial Genetics, Recombinant DNA Technology, and Bioinformatics.

• Restructured the syllabus of Molecular Biophysics and Recombinant DNA Technology for postgraduate students at Kurukshetra University, and revised the syllabus of Environmental Technology for the Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University in January 2025.

• Mentor to postgraduate and undergraduate students in interdisciplinary research projects.

Membership of Scientific Bodies

• Life Member, Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI)

• Member, American Society for Microbiology (ASM), 2013

Eligibility for Most Determined Professor Award

Prof. Kavita Vasdev demonstrates exceptional dedication to scientific research, innovation, and education. Her contributions include:

• Leading major research projects with significant funding and publications.

• Pioneering interdisciplinary research integrating microbiology with nanotechnology and biosensors.

• Mentoring multiple students, fostering the next generation of scientists.

• Editorial roles in international journals, contributing to the global scientific community.

These achievements reflect her unwavering determination and make her highly eligible for the Most Determined Professor Award in Scientific Laurels.