Dr. Paratpar Sarkar

About

Dr. Paratpar Sarkar is a Ph. D in Biochemistry from Sharda University. He did his Masters in Biochemistry from H.N.B. Garhwal (Central) University and B. Sc from Delhi University. He has qualified C.S.I.R-U.G.C NET in Life Sciences in the Year 2004 and since July 2005 he has been in the teaching profession and has taught both at the institute and university level of various repute. Over the years he has been involved in teaching Human and Plant Biochemistry, Enzymology and Enzyme Technology, Cell Biology, Biophysical and  Biochemical Techniques, Tools and Techniques in Biochemistry, Microbial Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Down Stream Processing, Bioenergetics, Hormonal Biochemistry, Immunology, Genetics, Biomolecules, Intermediary Metabolism and also been involved in the design of some innovative practical/Lab manuals  of Enzymology and enzyme and  Technology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biological Science Lab etc. He has a great passion towards teaching and likes to take new challenging and interesting course for teaching.

His Ph.D work involves in silico studies of bioactive compounds screened through computational approaches and in vitro approaches for the synthesis of specific shape and sized nanoparticles for antibacterial and anticancer approaches. During his research work he has obtained few nanospheres, nanospikes, and nanoplates of distinct sizes, which has shown promising antibacterial and anticancer effect on pancreatic and breast cancer cell line.   He has attended and participated in several national and international seminars, workshops, symposium , conferences and also had experiences in organizing these events.

Experience

• Over all 19 Years in Teaching & 6 Years in Research including 9 years in Sharda University

Qualification

• Ph. D (Biochemistry)
• M.Sc. (Biochemistry)
• B.Sc.

Award & Recognition

• Got appreciation and recognition in Various Oral Talks during reputed International Conferences
  • Global Perspectives of Medicinal Plants: Traditional System of medicines to Nano-medicines (March 20-21, 2025), organized by Delhi University (Ramjas College, North Campus)
  • Cutting-Edge Science for Sustainable Development (Dec 20-21, 2024), Deshbandhu College, South Campus
  • Integrative Chemical Sdcience for Health & Environment (October 6-8, 2023), organized by Delhi University, Deshbandhu College, South Campus
  • Recent Advancements in Chemical Sciences: Health, Environment and Society (April 8-9, 2022) organized by Delhi University
  • Nanotechnology for Sustainable Living & Environment (April 14-16, 2025)
  • Advances in Mechanical Engineering Transcending Boundaries (July 22-23^rd, 2021).
• Recognition certificates for Reviewing three Manuscript for the Journal-Nature Scientific Report in the year 2025 from Nature Publishing Group and one for Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation from Springer Publishing House.
• Life time and annual member ship for
  • Society for Ethnopharmacology, Kolkata India(SFE-INDIA), Since 2014.
  • Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied Scientists Since April , 2019.
  • Indian Society of Chemists and Biochemist from June 16, 2021.
• Qualified C.S.I.R-U.G.C NET and recognized as LS(NET) in Life Sciences (2004).
• Silver medalist in M. Sc (Biochemistry)-2004
• Secured 2^nd position in Science Model presentation on National Science Day during M. Sc (2003)

Research

• Biresaw, S. S, Sarkar P, Taneja, N, Srivastava, V, Taneja, P, Sharma, K, Ranjan N, Bhattacharya D, Lahiri D, Molecular docking and anti-cancerous activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized from fruits of Prunus nepalensis extract. Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry (Q1) under review
• Sarkar P, Shrestha I, Green synthesis of Silver and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles from Leaf, Stem and Root Extract of Ocimum Tenuiflorum and Molecular Docking study against Potential Cancer Receptors. Chemistry Select (Q2),under Review
• Sarkar P, Benzyl P, Light and dark mediated synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Moringa Oleifera leaves and Myristica fragans seeds. Macromolecular Symposia, Q3 (Under Review).
• Sarkar P, Guin, M Sonia Khanna S, Boora A, Arora S, Munjal PElucidating Anti-Alzeimer Role of 4-Anisaldehyde Thiosemicarbazone and its Zinc and Cadmium Complexes: DFT Calculation and Molecular Docking Studies. Vietnam Journal of Chemistry(Q3) (Accepted for Publication).
• Guin, M., Sukrutha, K.P., Sharma, K., Sarkar, P., RA, R., Sadashiva, M.P. and Kiran, K.R., Computational Investigation using DFT approach and Molecular docking analysis of 2-(4-methoxyphenyl) benzo thiazole. Turkish Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, (Q3), 10(1), pp.1-16.
• Sarkar, P., Niraj, N. and Srivastava, V., 2023. In silico identification of small natural inhibitors against DNA methyl transferase 3-like protein by integrative molecular docking and molecular dynamics approach. Chemical Biology Letters, (Q1), 10(2), pp.537-537.
• Tomar, R., Sarkar, P., Srivastava, V., Gupta, P., Malik, S., Khan, A.A. and Tambuwala, M., 2023. Exploring the Staphylococcus aureus Gyrase Complex and Human Topoisomerase: Potential Target for Molecular Docking and Biological Studies with Substituted Polychloroaniline. ACS omega, (Q1), 8(47), pp.44812-44819.
• Sarkar P, Srivastava V, and Guin M. "A comparative study through DFT investigation and molecular docking studies of potential dietary phytochemicals against cancer target-DNA topoisomerase III. Physical Chemistry Research, (Q2), 11, no. 2 (2023): 391-408.
• Sarkar, P., Srivastava, V. and Ailani, K., 2023. Molecular docking simulation, drug pharmacokinetics and synthesis of carbon nanodots from phytochemicals against isoenzymes of cancer. Materials Today: Proceedings(Q2), 76, pp.289-302.
• Sarkar, P., Alheety, M.A. and Srivastava, V., 2023, February. Molecular docking and ADMET study of spice‐derived potential phytochemicals against human DNA topoisomerase III alpha. Macromolecular Symposia, Q3, (Vol. 407, No. 1, p. 2200108).
• Sarkar, P. and Srivastava, V., 2022. Molecular docking, drug likeliness and in silico ADMET study of bioactive compounds against DNA methyltransferase. Materials Today: Proceedings(Q2), 52, pp.2193-2200.
• Srivastava, V., Yadav, A. and Sarkar, P., 2022. Molecular docking and ADMET study of bioactive compounds of Glycyrrhiza glabra against main protease of SARS-CoV2. Materials Today: Proceedings(Q2), 49, pp.2999-3007.
• Sibuh, B.Z., Khanna, S., Taneja, P., Sarkar, P. and Taneja, N.K., 2021. Molecular docking, synthesis and anticancer activity of thiosemicarbazone derivatives against MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line. Life Sciences(Q1), 273, p.119305.
• Sibuh, B.Z., Gupta, P.K., Taneja, P., Khanna, S., Sarkar, P., Pachisia, S., Khan, A.A., Jha, N.K., Dua, K., Singh, S.K. and Pandey, S., 2021. Synthesis, in silico study, and anti-cancer activity of thiosemicarbazone derivatives. Biomedicines(Q1), 9(10), p.1375.
• Yadav, A., Singh, S., Srivastava, V., Bardhan, N., Gupta, S., Sarkar, P. and Kaur, H., 2021. A Review Article on Vaccine Development and Therapeutics Approach Against SARS-CoV-2. The Open COVID Journal, 1(1), Q4.

Certifications

Faculty Development Programs: 

• 8 days FDP on ‘Quality Education and University System and Process from July 4th-12th, 2024, organized by Sharda University
• 5 days FDP on ‘Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Biotechnology from 20th to 24th January 2025, organized by NIT, Jalander.
• 5 days FDP in Recent Advances in Physical, Bio and Life Sciences from Feb 6-10, 2023, organized by Sharda University
• 5 days FDP on ‘Advancements and Innovations in Cellular Communication and Signal Transduction from July 17-21, 2023, organized by Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida
• 10 days FDP on ‘Polymer Electrolytes and Characterization Techniques from June 26-July 5, 2025, organized by IPS Academy
• 5 days FDP on Outcome - Based Teaching & Learning from July 3-7, 2023, organized by Sharda University
• 5 days FDP on ‘Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programs from March 21-26, 2022 organized by Sharda University
• 5 days FDP on Foundation of Pharmaceutical Innovations and Research from Sep 6-10, 2021, organized by AICTE training and Learning Academy
• 8 days FDP on Institutional Development Plan for Academic Excellence from August 20-27, 2021
• 5 days FDP on Outcome Based Education from July 5-9, 2021, organized by Sharda University
• Five days FDP on ‘Good Laboratory Practices from 8th- 12th Feb 2021, organized by Sharda University
• One week FDP on ‘Outcome Based Teaching Learning Process conducted on Jan 11-16 2021, organized by Sharda University
• 5 days Online International workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (equivalent to FDP) from Feb 9- 13, 2021 organized by Institutions Innovation Cell. Ministry of Education, Government of India, Deen Dayal Upadhay, Delhi, University and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India
• 5-Day FDP on ‘Outcome Based Education held from Sep 16th-Sep 20th, 2020, organized by Sharda University
• 7 days FDP on ‘ Intellectual Property Rights(IPR) held from 30th June-7th July, 2020, organized by Sharda University
• One week long Online FDP on ‘Development of Career in Higher Education in India in the 21ist Century from June 23rd to June 27th, 2020, Organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre of MHRD, SGTB Khalsa College, Delhi University and St. Johns College and obtained Grade ‘A and is equivalent to One week face to face FDP.
• 5 Days Virtual Online International Faculty Development Programme on ‘Emerging Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Classroom to online from June 9th to June 13th, 2020, organized by Sharda University.
• Week Long Online FDP on ‘Recent Trends in Materials Science and Engineering held from May 25-May 31, 2020, organized by Sharda University
• 5 Days National online workshop/training on Modelling and Data Visualization of COVID-19 from April 30th-May 4th, 2020, organized by Sharda University
• One Week Hands on Training on ‘Genomics, Proteomics, Drug Designing and High-Performance Computing from June 14, 2019 to June 20, 2019 at the Supercomputing Facility for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (SCF Bio), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
• 5 days Faculty Development Programme at KIET School of Pharmacy, KIET Group of Institutions from July 15 to July 19, 2019 sponsored by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.
• One day Hands on Training on Plagiarism and Reference Management Software on Ist June, 2019, organized by Sharda University.
• 5 Days Hands on Training on ‘Radiochemistry and Applications of Radioisotopes from Feb 4-8, 2019, organized by Sharda University.
• 2 Days Faculty Induction Programme from August 4-5, 2017, organized by Sharda University
• 5 days Faculty Development Programme on ‘Participatory Learning from 2nd July, 2018 to 6th July, 2018, organized by Sharda University.
• One Day Hands on training on ‘Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation on Nov 1st, 2017, organized by Department

Seminar and workshop certifications:

• One Week National e Workshop cum Value Added Course on ‘Hands on Training and Practices in ComputationalChemistry from Nov 23rd , 2020 to Nov 27, 2020, organized by J.C Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA,Faridabad.
• International ACS webinar/Seminar on ‘ACS Guide for Scholarly Communication Expert Advice for Early Career Researchers on May 27, 2020 organized by American Chemical Society.
• Participated in a webinar conducted for ‘JOVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) organized by Balani Infotech Private Limited on Oct 15, 2020.
• Attended the live session on ‘Innovation Commercialization for Atmanirbhar Bharat by Dr. H Purushotham, Chairman and Managing Director, National Research Development Organization (NRDO) and conducted by Turnip Innovations Private Limited on 14th August, 2020.
• National Webinar/Seminar on ‘Achieving Excellence in Higher Education in India in the 21ist Century: Challenges and Opportunity on June 3rd, 2020 organized by Sharda University.
• National Webinar on ‘Patents and Copyrights: An Overview and Practical considerations organized by Ansal University on June 20, 2020.
• Attended the full agenda of ‘ACS on Campus India Virtual Event on August 10, 2020 organized by American Chemical Society.
• National Conference on ‘Functional Materials (NCFM-2020), organized by SBSR, Sharda University on July 25th-July-26th, 2020.
• International Webinar on ‘Understanding the structure of an academic paper on June 29, 2020 by Prof. Nick Bagnall, Springer Nature.
• International Webinar on ‘The people and the principle behind Nature on June 18, 2020 by Prof. Dr.Magdalena Skipper, Editor in Chief, Nature.
• Capacity Building Programme on ‘Emotional Intelligence held on May 27th, 2020 organized by Sharda University.
• Capacity Building Programme on ‘Effective Communication and Soft Skills on May 20th, 2020 organized by Sharda University
• National Webinar on ‘Covid-19 Looking Beyond for Better Health and Herd Immunity on June 7, 2020 organized by Maharaja Agrasen University.
• National Webinar on ‘Human Values held on May 16, 2020 organized by Sharda University.
• International Webinar on ‘The Future Research Scientist in the Age of AI & Big Data held on May 28, 2020 organized by National Centre for Cell Science, Pune and Indian Education of Science, Education and Research, Pune.
• Two Days Virtual National Conference on ‘Covid-19 and Higher Education: Challenges and Responses on June 2-3, 2020 organized by Sharda University.
• International Webinar on ‘Material Science on 9th June, 2020 organized by Association of Chemistry Teacher Madhav Science Post Graduate College, Ujjain and Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur.
• 5 Days National online workshop on ‘ and Data Visualization of COVID-19 from April 30th-May 4th, 2020 organized by Sharda University

Area of Interest

• Teaching interest: Cell Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biomolecules of Life, Enzymology, Membrane Biochemistry, Intermediary Metabolism, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Introduction to microbiology, Bioanalytical Techniques

• Research Interest: Computational Biology, Nanotechnology, Secondary metabolites-based therapeutics, Cancer biochemistry