Dr. Alka Kataria

Designation: 
Senior Assistant Professor
Address: 
School of Life Sciences, Department of Environmental Science, IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur
Office Phone Number: 
0141-2400160, 0141-2400161
Email: 
alka.kataria@iisuniv.ac.in
Educational Qualifications: 
S.No.

Degree

Institution

Year

1. Ph.D University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2017
2. M.Phil University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2009
3. M.Sc International College for Girls, Jaipur 2008
4. NET ASRB 2014
5. NET UGC 2012
6. SET RPSC 2010
       

 

Career Profile: 

 

S.No.

 

Institution

 

Designation

 

Duration

1. IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur Senior Assistant Professor (Environmental Science) August 2023-till date
2.  IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur
   
Assistant Professor (Environmental Science) August 2017-July 2023

 

3.

 

 IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur
     

Part time Lecturer (Environmental Science)

 

 

August 2015- July 2017

4.

Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur   

Assistant Professor (Environmental Engineering)

July 2011 - July 2013

5.

Alankaar Girls College, Jaipur   

Lecturer (Environmental Science)

 

 

July 2009 - June 2011

 
 
 

 

Administrative Assignments: 

Member, International Cell

Member, Center for Swatch Bharat Abhiyan

Mmeber, Faculty Development Committee

Areas of Interest / Specialization: 
  • Organic Farming
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Environmental Geosciences
Subjects Taught: 

Natural Resource Conservation

Environmental Biotechnology

Environmental Geosciences

Environmental Management

Environmental Pollution

Research Guidance: 

Supervision of Doctoral Thesis (Completed)

S.No.

Title of the Ph.D

Name of the Student

Year

1.

Effect of Liquid Biofertilizer and Carrier based Biofertilizer in Combination with different organic sources on Various Growth and Biochemical Parameters of Vegetable Pea (Pisum Sativum L.)

Ms. Jyoti Sharma

Completed, 2024

 

2. Supervision of PG thesis

S.No.

Title of Dissertations

Name of Student

Year

1. Assessment of Physico-chemical paramters of soil collected from five villages of Sanganer Tehsil of Jaipur District, Rajasthan Ms. Priya Sharma 2023-24
1. Analyzing the Flood Patterns in India: Problems and Management Ms. Nidhi Singhvi 2020-21
2. Impact of Regional Climate Change on Production of Sorghum, Pearl Millet and Wheat in Semi-Arid Eastern Plains of Rajasthan Ms. Srishti Maheshwari 2020-21
1.

Quality Analysis of treated sewage at STP Delawas, Jaipur

Ms. Nikita Goyal 2018-19
2.

Impact of Chemical Fertilizers on Soil Quality of Peas at Dhankya Village, Jaipur district, Rajasthan

Ms. Priyanka Kumari 2018-19

3.

Comparative Study of Liquid Biofertilizer and Carrier Based Biofertilizer on Chilli

Ms. Stuti Bhatnagar

 

2017-18

4.

Evaluation of Farming with Integrated Nutrient Management Sysem in Cauliflower

Ms. Rachna Bairwa

2016-17

5.

Effect of different Organic sources of Nutrients on Growth and Biochemical Parameters of Garlic

Ms. Dolly Kukana

2016-17

 

Publications Profile: 

Papers Published in Journals and magazines:

  • Dudwal, R. G., Jakhar, B. L., Pathan, A., R. K., Kataria, A., Dhaka, S. R., Jan, I., Sayyed, R. Z., Khan, A., Wong, L. W., Kumaraswamy, V., Gupta, G., Sbramaniyan, V. and Malik., N. A.  (2024). Impact of different decontamination methods on the reduction of spiromesifen residue in chilli fruits. Heliyon, 10(9), E30065. 
  • Dudwal, R. G., Jakhar, B. L., Pathan, A., R. K., Kataria, A., Jan, I., Kakralya, B. L., Dhaka, S. R., Hussain, A., Bana, J. K., Babu, S. R., Yadav, A. K. and Rashied, F. (2023). The effect of different decontamination processes on the residues of fipronil and its metabolites in chili fruits (Capsicum annuum L.). Biomedical Chromatography, 37(9), e5695. 
  • Dudwal, R. G., Jakhar, B. L., Pathan, A., R. K., Jan, I., Kakralya, B. L., Dhaka, S. R., Kataria, A., Yadav, A. K. and Choudhary, S. K. (2022). Dissipation kinetics, risk assessment, and waiting period of spiromesifen on chili fruits using gas chromatography-electron capture detector. Biomedical Chromatography, 37(4), e5577. 
  • Sharma, J., Kataria, A., Jhamaria, C. and Dudwal, R. (2023). Combined effect of different organic manures and organic biofertilizers on physico-chemical properties of soil. The Pharma Innovation. 12(9), 2488-2491.  
  • Kataria, A., Sharma, J. and Jhamaria, C. (2022). A Review on Biofertilizers with Special Reference to Liquid Biofertilizers. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. 13(73), 45525-45537.  
  • Dudwal, R. G., Jakhar, B. L., Pathan, A., R. K., Yadav, A. K., Babu, S. R., Kataria, A. and Singh, B. (2022). Study the persistence of spiromesifen residues in the soil of chilli field under semi-arid region of Rajasthan. The Pharma Innovation, 11(1), 1148-1152. 
  • Kumari, A. and Kataria, A. (2022). Effectiveness of Academic Intervention on Learning of Environmental Science among Slow Learners. Asia Pacific Journal of Educators and Education37(2), 147-166. 
  • Dudwal, R. G., Jat, B. L. and Kataria, A. (2021). Effect of weather parameters on the incidence of thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman and its predator, Coccinella septumpunctata Linn. on garlic crop. Indian Journal of Agricultural and Applied Sciences, 2(1), 134-136. 
  • Dudwal, R. G. and Kataria, A. (2020). Soyabean ke pramookh keet avum unka prabandhan. Kisan International, pp. 21-23.
  • Kataria, A. and Khan, T. I. (2018). An Assessment of Pesticide Residues and Other Parameters in Mustard Under Experimental Conditions. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 9(5), 26781-26786. 
  • Dudwal, R. G. and Kataria, A. (2017). Kapas Ka Rog Keet Sangrakshan. Krishi Goldline Magazine, pp. 10-12.
  • Dudwal, R. G. and Kataria, A. (2017). Integrated Insect Management. Kisan International Magazine, pp. 12-14.
  • Kataria, A. and Khan, T. I. (2016). Pesticide Residue Analysis of Water in Three Sub-urban Areas of Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India. International Journal of Science and Research, 5(8), 1707-1710.  
  • Dudwal, R. G., Jat, B. L., Babu, S. R. and Kataria, A. (2016). Bio-Efficacy of Newer Insecticides and Biopesticides against Thrips, Thrips tabaci in Garlic. Indian Journal of Ecology, 43(1), 141-144.
  • Kataria, A. and Khan, T. I. (2016). Pesticide Content of Trough's Water and Water Quality in a Sub-Urban Area of Jaipur District. International Journal of Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, 6(2), 76-80.
  • Kataria, A. and Khan, T. I. (2015). Fluorosis in Some Villages of Dudu Tehsil of Jaipur District. International Research Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 2(2), 173-182.  
  • Dudwal, R. G., Jat, B. L. and Kataria, A. (2015). Effect of Fertilizer Levels on Incidence of Thrips on Garlic. Indian Journal of Applied Entomology, 29(2), 153-154. 
  • Kataria, A. and Khan, T. I. (2014). Analysis of Some Ground Water Samples with Special Reference to Fluoride in Dudu Tehsil of Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India. International Journal of Science and Research, 3(7), 1065-1067.
  • Kataria, A. (2012). Fluoride and Nitrate level in Five Villages of Dudu Tehseel of Jaipur District. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 2(7), 279-285.
  • Kataria, A. (2012). Fluoride Toxicity. Poornima Magazine “Panorama”, pp. 21-30
  • Kataria, A. (2009). Status of Ground Water Quality in Five villages of Dudu Tehseel of Jaipur District. proceedings of Workshop on ‘Water Scenario, Efficient Use and Management in Rajasthan. Central Ground Water Department, Jaipur, pp. 36-41.

Chapter Published

  • Kataria, A. and Dudwal, R. “ Biofertilizer: A Paradigm Shift to Sustainability” edited by S. K. Choudhary, Vinod Kumari, Shashi Meena and Swaroop Singh. Anaamaya Prakashan (2022). pp. 178-185. 
  • Babu, S. R., Dudwal, R. G., Kataria A., Choudhary, S. K., Singh, B., Swati and Sharma, K. “Current Insect Pest Status of Soybean in Southern Rajasthan” edited by Vinod Kumari, S.K. Choudhary, Shashi Meena, B.R. Kuri and S. D. Bamboriya. Surahee Publication (2022). pp 184-203. 
  • Kataria A. and Khan T. I. " Necessity of Paradigm Shift from Non-renewable Sources to Renewable Sources for Energy Demand" edited by Alpana Kateja and Rashmi Jain.  Springer (2021). pp 337-352. 

Paper Presented in Conferences, Seminars and Workshops:

  • VII International Conference on Global Research Intitiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences (21-23 November 2022; Astha Foundation, Meerut (U.P.) and presented a paper entitled ' Different Biofertilizer formulations and their effect on Growth Parameters of Chilli'.
  • International Conference on Ecosystem Restoration and environmental Sustainability: Concerns and Alternatives (26-28 October, 2021; IGC for HEEPS, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled 'Biofertilizer- A step towards Sustainable Agriculture'.
  • National Conference on Changes in Lifestyle Influencing Adolscent Health (28-29 September 2019; S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. (Autonomous) College, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled ‘Effect of Biofertilizer on Growth of Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.) in Conjugation with Different Doses of Chemical Fertilizer’.
  • 3rd International Confernce Gobal Initiatives in Agricultural and Applied Sciences for Eco Friendly Environment (GIASE-2019) (16-18 June 2019; Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal) and presented a paper entitled ‘Effect of Chemical fertilizer on Growth of Mustard’.
  • International Conference on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences (28-30 October, 2018; Astha Foundation, Meerut (U.P.) and presented a paper entitled ‘Analysis of various Growth and Other biochemical parameters of Capsicum annum L. grown under experimental conditions using Liquid and carrier based Bio-Fertilizer’.
  • National Seminar on “Forest, Water and Climate Change” (21 March, 2018; University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled ‘Comparative Effect Analysis of Liquid Bio-fertilizer and Carrier Based Bio-fertilizer of Azotobacter croococcum in Green Chilli (Capsicum annum L)’.
  • International Conference on “Environmental changes and their impact on plants & human health” (15-17 January 2018; St. Wilfred’s P.G. College, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled ‘Monitoring of Pesticide Residues in an Oil Containing Crop-Musard’.
  • National Conference on Recent Trends and Advances in Environmental Issues, Awareness and Health 2017 (17-18 November 2017; JECRC University, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled ‘Comparative Analysis on the Effect of Liquid Bio-fertilizer and Carrier Based Bio-fertilizer on Soil Fertility in Modern Agriculture’.
  • National Seminar on Climate change and Sustainable Development (5 June, 2017; University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled ‘Monitoring of Chlorpyriphos, Methyl Paraxon, Profenphos, in Groundnut, Sesame and Mustard Oils’.
  • International Conference on Environmental Impact on Biodiversity, Sustainability and Quality of Life’ (16-18 February, 2017; University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled ‘Comparative Study of Organic Fertilizers on Sesame: an Oil Containing Crop’.
  • National Conference on Environmental Pollution: Consequences and Control (7-8 October, 2016; The IIS University, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled ‘Effect of Organic, Inorganic Fertilizers and Pesticides on the Growth and Other Parameters of Brassica juncea (L) var. Pusa Gold (Mustard)’.
  • National Conference on Environmental Challenges Human Health and Society’ (7-8 September, 2016; University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled 'Impact of Fertilizer Application on Soil Properties at Vidhayak Ki Dhani, Sirsi Road, Jaipur, Rajashan'.
  • International Geographical Union (IGU)-Regional Conference 2015 ( 17-21 August, 2015; Moscow, Russia) and presented a paper entitled ‘Pesticide Residue Analysis of Ground Water Samples Taken from Water Troughs and Bore Wells Located at Jaipur Tehsil, Rajasthan, India’.
  • National Seminar on ‘Climate Change and its Impact on India’ (9 February, 2015; Amer Maharaja College, Amer, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled “Climate Change and Rural Livelihoods”.
  • Seventeenth International Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences on ‘Emerging Trends in Physical Sciences and Technology’ (16-18 January, 2015; University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled “Integrated Nutrient Management System - an Alternative of Conventional Farming System”.
  • Seventh International Congress of Environmental Research (26-28 December, 2014; R. V. Engineering College, Bangalore) and presented a paper entitled “Study of Analysis of Textile Wastewater from Sanganer and its impact on Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea)”.
  • Thirty Six Indian Geography Congress on ‘Urban Systems, Rural Livelihoods Security and Resource Management’ (17-19, November, 2014; Department of Geography, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled “Organic Farming-A New Aid for Sustainable Agriculture”.
  • International Conference on ‘Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Environment and Energy’ (11-12 October, 2014; Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer) and presented a paper entitled “Impact of Climate Change on some Western Districts of Rajasthan”.
  • National Seminar on ‘Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges’ (5 June, 2014; IGC HEEPS, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled “Pesticide Residues and Environmental Problems”.
  • National Seminar on ‘Technological Advances and their impact on Environment’ (22 April, 2014; Poornima College of Engineering) and presented a paper entitled “Urbanization- In Jaipur City: Its Challenges and desired strategies for an Approach towards Sustainable Development”.
  • International Workshop on ‘Climate Change and Societal Adaptation’ (7-8 November, 2013; Central University of Rajasthan) and presented a poster entitled “Climate Change: A case study of Western Rajasthan”.
  • National Conference on ‘Biodiversity Conservation: Embracing our Future, Preserving Our Past’ (27-28 September, 2013; The IIS University, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled “Comparative study of Conventional and Organic Farming and their impact on Biodiversity”.
  • National Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Renewable Energy Technology’ [20-21April, 2012; UDML (JECRC Foundation), Kukas] and presented a paper entitled “Mitigation of Greenhouse gases from atmosphere by using Renewable Technology-Biogas Technology”.
  • National Conference on ‘New Methods and Technologies for Water Conservation and Purification’ (3 March, 2012; Poornima Group of Colleges, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled “Physico-Chemical Analysis of Ground Water Samples of Some villages of Dudu Tehseel, Jaipur District”.
  • National Conference on ‘Environmental Sustainability of Textile Industry’ (March 27-28, 2009; International College for Girls, Jaipur) and presented a poster entitled “Impacts of Effluents Discharged from Textile Industries on the Environment”.
  • Workshop on ‘Water Scenario, Efficient Use and Management in Rajasthan’ (March 13-14, 2009; Central Ground Water Department, Jaipur) and presented a paper entitled “Status of Ground Water Quality in Five villages of Dudu Tehseel of Jaipur District”.
Research Projects: 

 

S.No.

Title of the Project

Name of Funding Agency

Status

Year
1. Effect of Biofertilizer Inoculation with Different Levels of Chemical Fertilizers on Growth of Field Pea IS (deemed to be University), Jaipur Completed 2020
2.

Use of Moringa oleifera and Carica papaya as Water Purifiers

IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur Completed 2019

3.

Comparative Study of Liquid Biofertilizer and Carrier Based Biofertilizer on Chilli

IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur

Completed

2018

 

Awards and Distinctions: 
  • Received 'Women Scientist Award', VII International Conference on Global Research Intitiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences (21-23 november, 2022; Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India).
  • Awarded as "Global Environmentalist", 3rd International Conference on Global Initiatives in Aggricultural and Applied Sciences for Eco-friendly Environment (16-18 June, 2019; Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal)
  • Awarded for ‘Best Oral Presentation’, National Conference on Environmental Challenges Human Health and Society’ (7-8 September, 2016; University of Rajasthan, Jaipur).
  • Awarded as ‘Young Environmentalist’, 7th International Congress of Environmental Research, Bengaluru  (28th December, 2014).
  • Awarded for ‘Best Oral Presentation’, National Seminar on ‘Technological Advances and their impact on Environment’ (22nd April, 2014; Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur).
  • Felicitated twice for making significant contributions as faculty member for excellent results of the students in Poornima Instittute of Engineering and Technology. (Even and Odd Semester, 2011-2012).
Association With Professional Bodies: 

Lifetime Membership, The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India

Lifetime Membership, Agricultural Technology Development Society, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Other Activities: 

Training Programs, Faculty Development Programme and Workshops Attended:

  • One-day 'Regional Orientation cum Review Workshop' held under the Aegis of 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan' on 28th November 2022.
  • Workshop on ‘Gandhi Darshan’ (September 27, 2022- October, 2, 2022; Mahatama Gandhi Institute of Governanace and Social Sciences.
  • UGC sponsored Faculty Induction Programme organised by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (2021).
  • One week online elementary FDP on 'Green Technology and Sustainable Development' organised by Amity University, Jaipur (2021).
  • One week online elementary FDP on 'Green Buildings and Built Environment' organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (2021).
  • Seven week online program 'Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)' by University of Michigan on Coursera (2020).
  • Four week online program 'Introduction to Indoor Air Quality' by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on Coursera (2020).
  • One Week Faculty Development Program 'Developing Multimedia enriched Powerful Presentations' organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi (2020).
  • One week faculty development program 'E-Content Development' organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi  in collaboration with Sanatan Dharma College, Amballa Cantt. (2020).
  • One week Faculty Development Program 'Development and Management of MOOCs and Online Courses using LMS-Moodle' organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi (2020).
  • One week Online Science Leadership Workshop organized by the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India (2020)
  • One week Online Training Programme on “Data Analysis Using MS Excel” organized by IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur (2020)
  • One week faculty development programme on 'ICT in Disaster Management' organized by MNIT, Jaipur (2019)
  • 20 days training course on "SPSSorganized by IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur (2018).
  • Two day workshop on "Principles and Practices of Effective Student Assessment" organized by IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur (2018).
  • One week training program on “Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment” organized by Central Water Commission, New Delhi and sponsored by Water Assessment Authority, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, New Delhi (2015).  
  • 21 days training on “Geospatial Technologies” under Natural Resources Management System Programme, Department of Science and Technology conducted by University of Rajasthan, Jaipur  (2014).
  • One month Faculty Training Program, Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur (2011).
  • One month training on “Chemical Analysis and Treatment of Effluents through Effluent Treatment Plant” from Saras Dairy, Jaipur (2007).