Dr. Sharmita Gupta is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Mycology, Virology, Plant Pathology, and Environmental Biotechnology. She has been associated with Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) since 2009, where she has progressively served in various academic capacities—from Visiting Fellow to Assistant Professor (S3), a position she has held since May 2022. Over her 15+ years of experience, she has played critical roles in teaching, research, and institutional development.

Significant Achievements

• Publications:

  • 46 research papers and 10 book/book chapters.

  • Cumulative citations: 177; h-index: 9; i10-index: 8.

• Academic Guidance:

  • Supervised 28 M.Sc., 8 M.Phil., and 5 Ph.D. students (with 3 ongoing Ph.D. scholars).

• Research Focus:

  • Pioneering work on Fungal Viruses (Mycoviruses) — she was the only researcher in India working in this field till 2017.

  • Initiated new research in biofuel from agricultural waste, biodegradation of polythene, and plant-derived antimicrobials.

Notable Contributions

• Invited Talks:

  • Keynote speaker at Webinar on Biotechnology (2022).

  • Speaker at VIROCON 2013, presenting on Mycoviruses in Indian Virology.

• Editorial Roles:

  • Executive Editor and Advisory Board Member, Journal of Virology Research (till 2022).

  • Editor, Annals of Plants and Soil Research (2023–2024).

• Reviewer for Prestigious Journals:

  • Agriculture Research Journal, Chemical Papers (Springer Nature), Biopolymers, among others.

• Honors and Awards:

  • Lifetime Achievement Award, International Research Awards on Science, Technology, and Management (INSO Awards, 2022).

  • Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, Asian Journal of Biology (2020).

  • Named in Asia Pacific Who’s Who and Biography India 2022.

  • Winner of Maximum Chapters in a Single Book Award.

Institutional and Organizational Roles

• Organizing Secretary, UGC-SAP Seminar on Bioprospecting and Bioactive Compounds (2021).

• Core member of several academic and cultural committees at DEI, including IQAC, NAAC, Board of Studies, Moderation, and Examination Committees.

• Served as Chief Proctor of Science Faculty (2022), Convener of multiple events, and Member of the University’s Admission and Entrance Exam Committees.

Membership in Professional Societies

• Life Member: Indian Virological Society, Systems Society of India, Society of Human Resource and Innovation.

• Member, Indian Science Congress Association (2019–2020), and Council for Teacher’s Professional Development.

Future Vision

Dr. Gupta is focused on waste management and bioremediation through microbial applications, and aims to develop sustainable solutions using agricultural and dairy waste, advancing environmental conservation.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Dr. Sharmita Gupta's extensive contributions to research, pioneering work in Mycoviruses, impactful teaching and mentoring, and her leadership in institutional development make her highly eligible for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. Her achievements reflect a sustained commitment to innovative research, academic excellence, and community engagement.