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Dr. Aakriti Chauhan

Dr. Aakriti Chauhan

Assistant Professor

aakriti.chauhan@vgu.ac.in

BIO

Dr. Aakriti Chauhan is an accomplished faculty member with a strong academic background. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry. With two years of research experience and five years of teaching experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. She is also ICAR-NET qualified, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in her field. Her passion for agriculture and her dedication to teaching makes her a valuable asset to the academic community.

Additional Administrative Titles -

  • Seminar Conference Event Activity In-Charge
  • Livestock Production and Management Lab In-Charge
  • Mentor-Mentee In-Charge

Academic Degrees -

  • Ph.D. and M.Sc., Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
  • B.Sc. Biotechnology, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Mohali, Punjab

Academic Appointments -

    • JRF - FASAL (Forecasting Agricultural Output Using Space, Agro Meteorology and Land Based Observation) project by Indian Meteorological Department at Department of Environmental Sciences, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
      Duration: 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2017
    • Assistant Professor, Environment Science, APG University, Shimla
      Duration: 1 September 2017 – 30 November 2021
    • Assistant Professor, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur
      Duration: 1 February 2023 – Present

Professional Experience -

  • She has earlier worked at Doon (PG) Paramedical college and college of Agriculture Science and Technology, Dehradun. She is having 5 years of teaching experience.

Academic Area

  • Environment Science

Teaching Degree Courses

  • 2023-2024
    • B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.)
      • Crop Production Technology – II (Rabi)
      • Rain Water Harvesting and Watershed Management
    • ABM
      • Soil Survey, Land Use Planning and Remote Sensing

    Executive Education & Other Non- Degree Programs

    • Digital Marketing

Research Interests -

  • Soil and Water Pollution
  • Heavy Metal Contamination
  • Phytoremediation
  • Bioremediation
  • Environment and Human Health
  • Solid Waste Management

Publications - Journal Articles

  • Aakriti Chauhan, Meenakshi Dheer, Muhilan Mahendhiran, Radhika Pathania, and Suresh Chand Sharma. (2024). Accumulation of Heavy Metals under Agriculture Land in Jaipur District of Rajasthan. Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 30: 57–63.
  • Aakriti Chauhan, Shashwat Arya, Tania Sharma, and Deeplal. A Review On Water Quality Analysis by Artificial Intelligence. International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 12(1): 55–13.
  • Aakriti Chauhan and Meenakshi Dheer. (2023). Zero Budget Natural Farming for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review. Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change, 14(5): 1–3.
  • Meenakshi Dheer and Aakriti Chauhan. (2023). Significance of Biodiversity in Higher Education: A Review. Journal of Earth Science and Climate Change, 14(5): 1–3.
  • Abhinav, Nand Kishor Sharma, Aakriti Chauhan, Vishvendra Singh, Arjun Lal Choudhary, MP Ola, Raju Singh Jakhar, Pooja Tak, Babu Lal Choudhary. (2023). Evaluation of Bio-agents and Botanical In-vitro against Root Rot of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) caused by Rhizoctonia solani. The Pharma Innovation, 12(5): 492–494.
  • Aakriti Chauhan, Verma S. C., Bhardwaj S. K., Sharma U., Gupta R. K., and Sharma R. (2016). Impact of Cropping Systems on Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Surface Water during Different Seasons in Shimla Region of Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences, 8(1): 173–178.
  • Aakriti Chauhan and Verma S. C. (2016). Impact of Land Uses and Seasons on Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Surface Water in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh. Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology, 15(2): 667–672.
  • Aakriti Chauhan, Verma S. C., and Bharadwaj S. K. (2016). Assessment of Physico-Chemical Properties of Ground Water under Selected Land Uses in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Environment and Ecology, 34(3): 1495–1498.
  • Aakriti Chauhan and Verma S. C. (2016). Distribution and Diversity of Aquatic Insects in Himachal Pradesh, India: A Review. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 5(9): 273–281.
  • Aakriti Chauhan, Verma S. C., and Thakur M. (2015). Bioassessment of Water Quality of Mountainous Streams under Different Land Uses in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh, India. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 6(1): 161–166.
  • Aakriti Chauhan and Verma S. C. (2015). Impact of Agriculture, Urban and Forest Land Use on Physico-Chemical Properties of Water: A Review. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 4(10): 18–22.
  • Aakriti Chauhan, Verma S. C., Bharadwaj S. K., and Gupta K. (2014). Monitoring of Heavy Metals in Surface and Ground Water Sources under Different Land Uses in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment & Biotechnology, 7(3): 613–619.
  • Gupta K., Verma S. C., Thakur M., and Aakriti Chauhan. (2014). Impact of Land Uses on Surface Water Quality and Associated Aquatic Insects at Parwanoo Area of Solan District of Himachal Pradesh, India. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 5(3): 427–431.

Award:

  • Ph.D. Meritorious Student Award.

Conferences, Talks & Speaking Engagements -

    • 2nd National Conference on Challenges and Opportunities of Natural Farming at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur.
    • International Conference on Entomology, February 21-23, 2014, Punjabi University Patiala. Presented Poster.
    • International Conference on Bioresources and Stress Management at Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University and Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India, January 7-10, 2015.