Dr. Pamela Jha

Assistant Professor

Biological Sciences
B.Sc., M.Sc. (by Research), Ph.D., PDF

Specialization: Biochemistry, Industrial microbiology, Remediation, Toxicology

Academic & Research Experience: 10+ years

Projects: Completed - 6, Ongoing – 2

Scopus Author ID: 55542246200

(https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=N3nYfQsAAAAJ&hl=en)

Publications: 

Total Publications: 46 (Book Chapters: 11, Research Papers:35) 

Patents: Granted- 2, Gen bank submission: 25 nucleotides 

Web of Science Researcher ID: AAV-4614-2021 

Orcid ID: 0000-0003-2958-5033 

Scopus Author ID: 55542246200 

Journals

1. Shahu R., Panchami N., Jobby R., Jha P. 2022. Biotransformation of Stevioside to rebaudioside -A in suspension cells of Stevia rebudiana: Application of leaf extract in functional biscuits. Research Journal of Biotechnology. Accepted. (IF: 0.450)
2. Pandey S., Jha P., Singh PK. 2022. A highly efficient and selective optical detection method for Heparin that works in 100% human serum. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 359, 131613 (IF: 7.460)
3. Jathar S, Shinde D., Dakhni S., Fernandes A., Jha P., Desai N., Jobby R. 2021. Identification and characterization of chlorine‑resistant bacteria from water distribution sites of Mumbai. Archives of Microbiology, 203:5241–5248 (IF- 2.552)
4. Pandey S., Jha P., Nadimetla DN, Bhosale SV., Singh PK. 2021. A tetracationic aggregation induced emission-based probe for efficient and improved detection of Heparin. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 353, 131016 (IF: 7.460)
5. Ali A., Shahu R., Balyan P., Kumari S., Ghodmare R., Jobby R., Jha P. 2021. Antioxidation and antiglycation properties of a natural sweetener- Stevia rebaudiana. June 2021. Sugar Tech. (Impact Factor-1.591)
6. Pandey S., Jha P., Singh PK. 2021. A colorimetric and fluorometric based dual readout approach for effective Heparin sensing. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, May 2021, 178, 536-546 (Impact factor: 6.953)
7. Pandey S., Jha P., Singh PK. 2021. A cyanine based dicationic molecular rotor probe for dual sensing of heparin.Volume 328 April 2021. 113625 Journal of Molecular Liquids (Impact Factor-5.065)
8. Saraf A, Padave O., Sharma S., Jha P., Jobby R., Ali A., Sachar S. Low-frequency ultrasound responsive release and enhanced antibacterial efficacy of Sulfamethoxazole decked Silver nanocomposite”. Volume 195 Feb 2021 Polyhedron, Elsevier, (Impact factor: 2.343).
9. Pandey S., Jha P., Singh PK. 2020. Aggregation induced emission of an anionic tetraphenylethene derivative for efficient protamine sensing. Volume 315, 1 October 2020, 113625 Journal of Molecular Liquids (Impact Factor-5.065).
10. Jha P., Sen R., Jobby R., Sachar S., Bhatkalkar S., Desai N. 2020. Review. Biotransformation of xenobiotics by hairy roots. Vol 176, August 2020 Phytochemistry (Impact Factor-3.044).
11. Jobby R., Flora Y., Bora A., Jha P., Desai N. 2020. Exploring Probiotic Activity ofLactobacillus sp. Isolated fromIndigenous Breeds ofCattle Milk andFecal Samples inBhatan Village, MH.IN. Current Microbiology.77,1184–1190. (Impact Factor-1.595)
12. Jobby R., Jha P., Kudale S., Kale A., Desai N. 2019. Biodegradation of textile dye Direct Blue 71 by using rooot nodulating Rhizobium sp. Indian Journal of experimental Biology. 57, 532-5389. (Impact Factor-0.934)
13. Jha P., Kumari S., Jobby R., Desai N., Ali A., 2019. Dietary phytonutrients in prevention of diabetes related complications. Current Diabtetes Review.
14. Jobby R., Vaidya R., Jha P., Desai N. 2019. Biosorption of copper & Nickel by Sinorhizobium Sp. SAR1: Effect of Chemical and Physical pre-treatment and binary metal solutions. Research Journal of Chemistry & Environment, 23 (2), 1-6.
15. Jobby R., Jha P., Gupta A., Gupte A., Desai N. 2019. Biotransformation of Chromium by root nodule bacteria Sinorhizobium sp. SAR1. PLOS ONE. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219387. (Impact Factor-2.776)
16. Jha P., Singh S., Madathil R., Nair G., Jobby R., Gupta A., Desai N. 2019. Valorisation of orange peel: supplement in fermentation media for ethanol production and source of limonene. Environmental Sustainabilty. 2: 33-41.
17. Jha P., Momin A.R., Kumar D, Ali A, 2018. Reversal of glycoxidative damage of DNA and protein by antioxidants, Annals of Phytomedicine 7(1): 1-5.
18. Jobby R., Jha P., Kudale S., Kale A., Desai N. 2018. Biodegradation of textile dye Direct Blue 71 using root nodulatingRhizobium sp., Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (Impact Factor- 0.934)
19. Jobby R., Jha P., Yadav AK, Desai N., 2018. Biosorption and Biotransformation of Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)]: a Comprehensive Review, Chemosphere, 207, 255-266. (Impact Factor-5.108).
20. Jobby R., Shah K., Shah R., Jha P, Desai N.S. 2016. Differential expression of antioxidant enzymes under arsenic stress in Enterobacter sp. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy. 35 (6), 1642-1645. (Impact Factor-1.596).
21. Jha P., Jobby R., Desai N.S. 2016. Remediation of textile azo dye acid red 114 by hairy roots of Ipomoea carnea Jacq. and assessment of degraded dye toxicity with human keratinocyte cell line. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 311, 158–167. (Impact Factor-9.038).
22. Jobby R., Jha P., Desai N.S. 2015. Sinorhizobium, a potential organism for bioremediation of nickel. International Journal of Advanced Research, 3(2), 706-717.
23. Jha, P., Jobby R., Kudale S., Modi N., Desai N.S. 2014. Differential expression of antioxidant enzymes during degradation of azo dye Reactive Black 8 in hairy roots of Physalis minima L. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 17(4): 305-312. (Impact Factor - 2.237).
24. Jha, P., Jobby R., Kudale S., Modi N., Dhaneshwar A., Desai N.S. 2013. Biodegradation of phenol using hairy roots ofHelianthus annuus L. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 77: 106-113. (Impact Factor - 4.320)
25. Ali, A., Jha, P., Singh, K. S., Raghuram, N. 2008. Spirulina nitrate-assimilating enzymes (NR, NiR, GS) have higher specific activities and are more stable than those of rice. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants. 14(3): 179-182. (Impact Factor – 2.005)
26. Jha, P., Ali, A., Raghuram, N. 2007. Nitrate induction of nitrate reductase and its regulation by downstream N metabolites in Spirulina platensis. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants. 13(2): 163-167. (Impact Factor - 2.005)

Book Chapters

1. Jha P., Pathan M., Iyer A., Jobby R., Desai N. 2020. Role of Glycosyl Hydrolases in Breakdown of Lignocellulosic Waste and Its Industrial Applications. Industrial application of Glycoside Hydrolases. Springer, 131-149.

2. Singh S., Jha P., Renitta J. 2020.Fungi: a promising tool for bioremediation of toxic heavy metals. Bioremediation for Environmental Sustainability.Elsevier, Chapter-6, 123-136.

3. Sen,R., Jha P., Jobby Jobby R., 2020. Immobilized fungal Technology: a new perspective for bioremediation of toxic heavy metals. Bioremediation for Environmental Sustainability.Elsevier, Chapter-22, 541-546

4. Lonakadi P., Jobby R., Desai N., Jha P. 2020. Biochemical Dynamics of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Plant Microbiome Paradigm, Springer Nature, Chapter-14, 267-292.

5. Yadav AK, Jha P., Desai N., Jobby R. 2019. Plant-Chromium Interactions: From Toxicity to Remediation. Plant Metal Interactions, Springer, Chapter- 9, 169-189.

6. Paramanya A., Jha P., Ali. A. 2019. Bioactive compounds in Spirulina sp.: Applications and potential health effects. Next Generation Research in Aquaculture, Narendra Publishing House, Chapter-9, 197-218.

7. Jha P. and Ali A., 2019. Bionanoparticles in the treatment of glycation-induced secondary complications of diabetes, Nanomaterials and Plant potential, Springer, Chapter-12, 299-316.

8. Desai N.S., Jha, P., Bapat V.A. 2014. Production of biomass and bioactive compounds using bioreactor technology, Hairy Roots: Production of Metabolites to Environmental Restoration, Editor: Paek, Kee-Yoeup, Hosakatte, Niranjana Murthy, Zhong, Jian-Jiang. Chapter-15, 369-388.

9. Lochab S., Ali, A., Jha, P., Sharma V., Abbey D., Raghuram, N. 2010. Assay methods for Nitrate assimilatory Enzymes in Spirulina (Arthospira), Protocols on Algal and Cyanobacterial Research, Editors S. N. Bagchi, D.Kleiner & P.Mohantty, Chapter-11. 179-189.

Memberships

• Life Member of Society of Biological Chemists (SBC)
• Life Member of Indian Women Scientist Association (IWSA)
• Life Member of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI)
• Associate member of Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)
• Member of All India Council for Technical Skill Development (AICTSD)
• Life Member of Ladakh science Foundation (LSF)

Official Email Id:pamela.jha@nmims.edu:

Phone No. 022-4235 5953