Ph.D. Microbiology
About the Programme
The Ph.D. Microbiology programme offers opportunities to students to pursue advanced research in core and applied areas of microbiology such as: antimicrobial resistance in bacteria, beta-lactamases, bio-fertilizers, gastrointestinal helminths, biofuels, metagenomics, rhizosphere microbiology, microbial proteomics, and whole genome sequencing among others.
The programme includes rigorous training in research methodology, modern microbiological techniques, and bioinformatics databases, equipping scholars with the skills needed for independent research. A key component is the doctoral thesis, based on original research under faculty supervision, aimed at addressing current scientific challenges.
The programme prepares candidates for careers in academia, research, biotech industries, and policy-making sectors.
Programme Details
| Eligibility Criteria | M.Sc. in Microbiology or in any branch of applied biosciences closely related to Microbiology with at least 55% marks and at least 50% marks in Eternal University Entrance Test. |
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| Duration | 3 – 5 years |
| Seats | 02 |
| Scholarships |
Scholarships are available for meritorious girls. Tuition fee waiver is available for:
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Head of the Department
Name: Dr. Nasib Singh
Designation: Professor and Head
Department: Microbiology
College: Akal College of Basic Sciences
University: Eternal University, Baru Sahib
Location: Sirmour-173101 (H.P.)
Contact No.: 7307920510
Admission Coordinator
Name: Dr. Bharti
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Microbiology
College: Akal College of Basic Sciences
University: Eternal University, Baru Sahib
Location: Sirmour-173101 (H.P.)
Contact No.: 7078548983
Ph.D. Microbiology Students Research Profile
Ph.D. Microbiology students have been engaged in cutting-edge research across diverse areas including Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, and Molecular Microbiology. Their work emphasizes innovation and translational research aimed at addressing critical global challenges such as sustainable agriculture, environmental restoration, antimicrobial resistance, and bioresource utilization.
Student Research Details
| Name of Student (Reg. No.) | Area of Research | Major Advisor |
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| Shilpa Sharma (BS21PMB001) | Studies on Metallo-β-Lactamase Producing Enterobacterales from Anthropogenically Impacted Aquatic Environments of Himachal Pradesh, India | Dr. Nasib Singh |
| Shilippreet Kour (BS21PMB002) | Antibiograms and molecular studies on extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing gram negative bacteria from aquatic environments of North India | Dr. Nasib Singh |
| Achhada Ujalkaur Avatsingh (BS22PMB001) | Studies on Class C Cephalosporinases in Enterobacterales of Wastewater Influenced Aquatic Sites from Himachal Pradesh, India | Dr. Nasib Singh |
| Babita Sharma (BS23PMB001) | Characterization of rhizospheric bacteria associated with different millets and their functional annotation for plant growth promotion. | Dr. Ajar Nath Yadav |
| Yukta Arora (CBS-24-030) | Development of specialized culture media for the isolation of unculturable microbial diversity population and their application in agriculture. | Dr. Hemant Dasila |
Prominent Research Publications
- Detection and disinfection of COVID-19 virus in wastewater. Environmental Chemistry Letters. [IF: 15]
- Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant gram-negative bacteria... Frontiers in Microbiology. [IF: 4]
- Gastrointestinal nematodes and protozoa in ruminants... Diversity. [IF: 2.1]
- Differential protein profiling of soil diazotroph... Scientific Reports. [IF: 3.8]
- Assessment of soil quality under rice–wheat systems... Agricultural Research. [IF: 1.4]
- Cold-tolerant phosphate-solubilizing Pseudomonas... Frontiers in Microbiology. [IF: 4]
- Gamma rays effect on gladiolus genotypes... Heliyon. [IF: 3.4]
- Conservation agriculture impact on wheat... Sustainability. [IF: 3.3]
- Microbes mediated systemic response in plants... Plant Stress. [IF: 6.8]
- Microbial nanotechnology applications... Folia Microbiologica. [IF: 2.5]
Dr. Nasib Singh
Professor and HeadDepartment of Microbiology
Contact No.: 7307920510
Email: drnasibmicro@eternaluniversity.edu.in
Dr. Hemant Dasila
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Microbiology
Contact No.: 9389739653
Email: drhemantmicro@eternaluniversity.edu.in
Dr. Bharti
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Microbiology
Contact No.: 7078548983
Email: drbharti@eternaluniversity.edu.in
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Assistant Professor
- Scientist
- Technical Support Specialist
- Quality Control Manager
- Research Mentor
- R&D Manager
- Manager, Food Processing Industries
- Senior Scientist
- Scientific Consultant
- Epidemiologist
- Scientific Writer/Content Creator
- Biosafety Specialist