EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• BSc Zoology (HONS), M.Sc Zoology (Ichthylogy), Ph.D
• NCC A,B, C Certificate
• Member of board of studies of Zoology of St. Aloysius College Autonomous) , Jabalpur.
• Ph.D titled – “A study of immunomodulatory  effects of some dietary herbal  constituents in Clarias ” under the supervision of Dr. (Mrs.) Asha Khanna and Dr. Rita Bhandari
• Life member of “SHAKTI” Mahakoshal Jabalpur (M. P.)
• Life member of AVIKA Research Lab, Jabalpur
• Participated and won “Catch of the Day Competition” and got Certificate of star performer in National workshop cum FDP on “ NAAC revised guidelines: A paradigm shift in quality initiatives organized by IQAC Career College Bhopal from 26^th July to 1^st August 2021
• Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing awarded in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the quality of the Journal for Excellent contribution to Journal of Pharmaceutical research International (ISSN: 2456-9119) on 4^th January 2023. The Journal is indexed in Ebsco, Proquest, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, NAAS-5.51 (2020)

Research Guidance/Thrust area of Research : Ichthyology  and Immunology

• Completed UGC sponsored Minor Research Project as a Principal investigator on a topic “To investigate the effect of extracts (aqueous/ethanolic) of different parts of Annona squamosa Linn. on some immunological parameters of Clarias batrachus as an immunostimulant which may be helpful in increasing the production of disease free healthy fishes.” for two years (2015-2017), Outlay of Rs.2 lakh.
• Guided twenty M.Sc.IV Semester students for their dissertation work since 2014.

Resource Person

• Aloysius’ College, Department of Zoology organized a One Day National Webinar on “Recent Trends in Zoology” on 18th July 2020 delivered lecture on Respiratory burst activity of Neutrophil – NBT Assay
• Organized & worked as resource person for online Faculty Development Program (National Level) was organized on the topic – “Biopharmaceuticals Technology & Probiotics” from 8^th -14^th November 2021, DBT Star Sponsored. Delivered lecture on Antibacterial activity of aqueous extract of Carica papaya leaves against Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria using Rotatory Vacuum Evaporator on 13^th November 2021.
• Prepared an e-content for Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh in for BSc I year Minor Zoology Module Title – Stem cell : Types & their uses on 24/12/2021.
• One month online/offline certificate course in “Microtomy” was organised from 13/09/21 to 13/10/21. Delivered lecture and hands on training given.
• Certificate Course on “Innovative Zoological Practices” was organized from 17/01/2022 to 17/02/2022. Delivered lecture and hands on training given
• Department of Zoology organized a certificate course in “Innovative Zoological Practices” from 9^th January – 23^rd January 2023. Delivered lecture and hands on training given
• A one-month certificate course in “Microtomy” was organised from August 16th, 2022 to September 16th, 2022. Delivered lecture and hands on training given.
• An online/offline certificate course in “Microtomy” was organised from 14/09/23 to 28/09/23. Delivered lecture and hands on training given.
• Demonstrated Antioxidant Assay of Dietary Items (Honey sample) and Analysis of Adulteration in Ghee in UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Applied Techniques in Biology” in St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur (M.P) on 5^th – 7^th February 2015.
• Delivered lecture on the topics – Overview of Integrated Fish Farming organized by DIC (Design Innovation Centre) of St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur (M.P) in the session 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20.

• Title: -“Vermicompost: A better option for waste management”. Runa Paul. Int J Curr Sci 2015, 15: E 98-102.ISSN 2250-1770.
• Title: -“A study of immunomodulatory effects of aqueous extract of Phyllanthus emblica(Amla) leaf as a dietary herbal constituent in Clarias batrachus by analyzing the haematological parameters” Runa Paul, Asha Khanna. Int. Res. J. Pharma. pp 33-36:2016:7(1). ISSN 2230-8407.
• Title-“Phytochemical screening of Annona squamosaand haematological studies in Clarias batrachus”.Runa Paul, Asha Khanna, Rita Bhandari, Surbhi Yadav, Dayashankar Gautam. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Aug 2016; Volume 5, Issue 8, 1121-1131.
• Effect of aqueous leaf extract of Annona squamosaon Clarias batrachus fish infected with Aeromonas hydrophila with reference to haematological parameters” Runa Paul*, Asha Khanna, Daya Shankar Gautam, Rita Bhandari, Divya Patel.World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Vol 7, Issue 1, pp 992-1005,2018.
• Effect of Annona squamosaLeaf extract on Clarias batrachus challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila. R Paul, A Khanna, M Gokhale, D Raj, R Bhandari. Int J Pharma Res Health Sci. 2018; 6 (2): 2427-32
• Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activities of Emblica officinalis(L) leaf extracts against fish pathogen Aeromonas hydrophila .Runa Paul, Asha Khanna, Rita Bhandari. 2nd International Online Conference on Biological Sciences, Conference Proceedings.
• Efficacy of cow urine as a plant growth enhancer and evaluation of its antimicrobial activity against Aeromonas hydrophila. Runa Paul, Divya Yadav, Meghashree Yadav and Anju Singh.World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Vol 8, Issue 6, pp 1555-1562, 2019.
• Quantitative Analysis and Antimicrobial Activities of Phyllanthus emblica (L) Leaf Extracts against Fish Pathogen Aeromonas hydrophila. Runa Paul, Asha Khanna, Rita Bhandari. Journal of Advanced Scientific Research. 2020; 11 (4): 166-170
• Title – To study the effect of aqueous leaf extract of Phyllanthus emblica on biochemical parameters of catfish, Clarias batrachus Runa Paul, Asha Khanna, Daya Shankar Gautam, Priyanka Sinha, Manju Dixit, Journal of Advances in Bioresearch Online ISSN 2277-1573 Print ISSN 0976-4585 Impact Factor: 0.971 [UIF, Germany] GIF: 0.56 [Global Impact Factor, Australia] ICV 2018: 100.00 NLM/PUBMED ID: 101595648 (UGC &Web of Science) 2023
• Toxicity and repellency of  Tegetes eracta syzium aromaticum, musa sp. Against termite Odontoteremes sp. 2023.Mukt shabd Journal ISSN NO 2347-3150

Chapter published in book-

• Book Name – Global Pandemic Responses and Solutions- ISBN: 978-93-91267-07-0, Title – Phytochemical Analysis and Antibacterial Activity of Annona squamosa twigs extract against Aeromonas hydrophila Pg No.196-201 (Shree Vinayak Publishing Unit, Agra).2021
• Effect of lockdown due to covid 19 on health status on college students of Madhya Pradesh (Chapter 9) Name of the Book Role of e resources and mind mastering strategies in education Shree Vinayak publication Agra ISBN:978-93-91267-24-7.
• Book Name – COVID 19 Challenges & Management – ISBN : 978-93-91267-59-9, Title – Vaccination Survey in Pet Dogs Against COVID 19 .Pg No.336-341 (Shree Vinayak Publishing Unit, Agra) 2022.

• Organised UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Applied techniques in Biology” 5-7th February 2015.
• Organised “Training workshop on Sericulture” from 20th to 22nd August , 2015 to train the students regarding mulberry plantation, silkworm rearing and cocoon production under Green India Mission in collaboration with Department of Rural Industries and Directorate of Sericulture (M. P.)
• Organised 02 days “Training workshop on Lac culture as secondary means of livelihood from 26th to 27th August , 2016 to train the students regarding plantation of trees ,nymph rearing and lac production and to equip the student participants on the latest technology of lac culture industry.
• Organised 10 days Certificate Course on Hands on training on “Innovative Zoological practices” from 20/06/16 to 30/06/16 for UG & PG students
• Organised 10 days Certificate Course on Hands on training on “Innovative Zoological practices” from 20/06/16 to 30/06/16 and from 19/06/2017 to 30/06/2017 for UG & PG students.
• Organised Training workshop on Apiculture- “Entrepreneurship in bee keeping” on 16th September, 2017.
• Organised one month Hands on training on “Microtomy” from 10/07/2018 to 11/08/2018  for PG Zoology students
• Organised Training workshop on “Aquaculture as source of self employment” on 7th & 8th of September, 2018 to promote the scientific knowledge, professional skill, entrepreneurship and marketing skills in Aquaculture.
• Organised three months Certificate Course on Hands on training on “Innovative Zoological practices” from 06/08/2018 to 03/11/2018 for UG & PG students.
• Organised one month Hands on training on “Microtomy” to enhance the technical skills from (10th July—10th August 2019) for PG Zoology students
• Organised three months Certificate Course on Hands on training on “Innovative Zoological Practices” from 19/08/2019 to 19/11/2019 for UG & PG students.
• Organised training workshop on – “Poultry farming as source of self-employment” in collaboration with Phoenix Poultry Farm, Goshalpur Jabalpur (30-08-2019 and 31-08-2019)

REFRESHER COURSE

• “Advances in Biophysics” at CCMB, Hyderabad on 25thMay-8thJune 2007.

TRAINING

• “Advanced Instrumentation Methods”, M.P Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal on 23rd June -27thJune 2008.
• Faculty training programme on “Human Values Development” at Sonada, Darjeeling from 1st  – 4th Sept. 2014.
• Attended training program on “Project Based Learning and Need of Academic Audit in Enhancing the Quality in Higher Education” on 27th – 28th January, 2017 , sponsored by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia organized by  St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur.
• Attended Online training program on Educational Video Creation (E-Content development) organized by Toshniwal Arts Commerce & Science College Sengaon, Maharashtra on 11^th-13^th May 2020

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE/SEMINAR

• International Webinar on Post COVID – 19 Development and challenges in South Asia organized by Sophia Girls College (Autonomous) Ajmer, Rajasthan, Centre for South Asian Studies & Savitribai Phule Pune University on 27th& 28th June 2020
• Attended online 7 days International Virtual FDP on “Global Vision for Academic Excellence” organized by School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya (Autonomous), Mangaluru, Karnataka from 5th July to 11th July 2021.
• Attended online 2 days International Faculty Enrinchment Programme on “Towards Enhanced Digitization: Mentoring the Mentors” organized by Deptt. Of Management, IQAC St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur from 3rd & 4th December 2021
• Attended and presented online research paper on topic “Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activities of Emblica officinalis (L) leaf extracts against fish pathogen Aeromonas hydrophila in  2nd International Online Conference on Biological Sciences, Conference (IOCBS 2018)  on 22nd July 2018.
• Attended and presented research paper on “Effect of twig extract of Annona squamosa on biochemical parameters of Clarias batrachus” in International Conference on Advances and Innovation in Biotechnology for Sustenable Development organized by Department of Biotechnology, AKS University, Satna on 5^th -7^th April 2019

NATIONAL CONFERENCE/SEMINAR

• New Horizons in Toxicology and Sustenance of Life at Sri Sathya Sai, College Bhopal on 23rd-24th Feb 2007.
• The Role of NGOs and Environmental Education and Ecotourism at Govt. Kalidas Girls College Ujjain and presented paper on 28th Feb- 1stMarch 2007
• Human Chemistry Phase I at M.V.M College, Bhopal on 31st Dec. 2007
• Current Trends in Applied Animal Biotechnology at Career College, Bhopal on 3rd -5thJan 2008
• National Seminar on Conservation and Management of Biodiversity in 21st Century. 26th -27th February 2011 Govt. Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya, Bhopal.
• Attended the National Seminar on “Management of waste an important aspect in environment protection” from 16th -17thMarch 2013 and presented a paper on “Vermicomposting: A better option for waste management” at Govt. P.G. College Narsinghpur, (M.P.).
• Attended National Seminar on “Wildlife conservation and management” from 11th  –12th February 2015 at Hawabagh Womens’ College, Jabalpur .
• Attended 104th Indian Science Congress from 3rd-7th January 2017 at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
• Attended National Seminar on “New dimensions in Corporate Social Responsibility” and presented paper on the topic- “Impact of Internship in Economic Zoology to fulfill the Corporate Social Responsibility” organized by the Department of Commerce of St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous ),Jabalpur  from 20th -21st  January 2017.
• Attended National Seminar on Biodiversity and Sustainable Development and presented paper on the topic “A study of the effect of leaf extract of Annona squamosa on haematology of Clarias batrachus” organized by the Department of Zoology ,Govt. P.G. College , Seoni from 11th -12th February 2017.
• Attended National Conference on  Innovations in Bioinspired Smart Materials for Sustainable Development of Environment and presented poster on the topic “Preliminary phytochemical analysis of aqueous leaf extracts of Annona squamosaand its effect on growth and survival of freshwater fish Clarias batrachus” organized by  Bio-Design Innovation Centre, Department of Biological Sciences , R.D. University, Jabalpur , on 9th October 2017.
• Attended National seminar for “e learning and MOOC’s in Higher education”,organised by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre of MHRD,SGTB Khalsa College,University of Delhi, in collaboration with St. Aloysius College (Autonomous),Jabalpur on 17th March, 2018.
• Attended National Seminar on Envisioning a healthy India: Health, Hygiene, Mother and Child” and presented paper on Study on biochemical composition in Indian major carps of Jabalpur, district on 21^st – 23^rdFebruary 2019
• National seminar on recent advances in herbal/ayurvedic medicines from source to manufacturing and presented paper on the topic Immunostimulant activity of aqueous leaf extract of Phyllanthus emblica in Clarias batrachus – Haematological Assessment on 25^th – 26^th February 2019.
• Attended National Conference on Innovations, Distinctiveness & Best practices in curricular aspects and presented paper on Value added learning courses lead to skill development: As a tool for quality enhancement in Higher Education organized by Career College Bhopal under Paramarsh on 7^th -8^th February 2020.
• Attended Workshop on Faunal Diversity of Central Highlands India ZSI Central Zone Regional Centre Jabalpur 25/10/2019
• Attended online seminar on “Challenges & Opportunities before Indian Higher education due to Covid-19” organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College New Delhi MHRD on 2^nd May 2020
• Attended online seminar on Tools and Techniques for Research Work organized by Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on 4^th May 2020
• Attended online seminar “Role of E-Learning during Lockdown: Academic Challenges and the Road Ahead” organized by Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Patna.Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on 8^th& 9^th May 2020
• Attended online seminar on COVID 19: Nutrition in Relation to Immunotherapy & Immunomodulation organized by Career College Bhopal on 12^th May 2020
• Attended online seminar on Effective Online Pedagogy Department of Economics organized by Stella Maris College on 14^th May 2020
• Attended online seminar COVID -19 and Emotional Wellness School of Education, organized by Central University of Jammu. Pandit Madan Mohan National Mission On Teachers & Teaching (MHRD) on 15^th-16^th May 2020
• Online International Faculty Development Programme on “Future of Higher Education in the Shadow of Digital Technology” organized by Pioneer Kumarswamy College 28^th – 29^th May 2020.
• Indo-Egyptian webposium on Covid Reality Cost of Human Lives and Economy organized by Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University Kanpur on 18^th May 2020
• Attended online seminar on “Emotional Quotient – A key to success in life” organized by Department of Chemistry, Little Flower Degree College, Hyderabad 19^th May 2020.
• Attended online seminar Taking Research Forward During the Pandemic organized by Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 20^th May 2020
• Attended online seminar on Comprehensive Quality Initiatives & Challenges for Higher Education in Digital Era.IQAC People’s University Bhopal Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on 30^th May 2020
• Attended online seminar on Role of E- Resources and Mind Mastering Strategies in Education organized by Department of Education, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Jabalpur 9^th -10^th June 2020
• Attended online seminar on Challenges & opportunities for educator & online teaching worldwide, post COVID-19 organised by Rungta College of Science & Technology, Durg on 11^th June 2020
• Attended online seminar on Research Panorama of Life Sciences IQAC and Department of life Sciences. Rajaram College Kolhapur (Maharastra’s) Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on 15^th -18^th June 2020
• National Conference Paper presented -: Value Added learning courses lead to skill development: As a tool for quality enhancement in Higher Education organized by Career College Bhopal sponsored by A UGC and Department of Higher Education, Govt. of M.P on 7th & 8th February 2020
• Attended online 2 days FDP on preparation of e-content organized by St. Aloysius Autonomous College, Jabalpur
• Attended one day National Webinar on COVID 19-Emergence, Trajectory, Impact and Response organized by department of Zoology, Govt. MVM College, Bhopal on 26^th August 2021.
• Attended one day National Webtalk on “Values and Skills for a Good Life” organized by St. Xaviers’s College of Management & Technology, Patna on 4^th February 2022.
• Attended 2 days online National Conference on “Global Marine Diversity – Status, Threats and Conservation organized by Deptt of Zoology under DBT Star College Scheme by V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, Madhurai from 9^th March to 10^th March 2022.
• Attended online 6 days FDP on Best Practices in Development of E-Content (Power Point Based Video Lectures) organized by Government of Madhya Pradesh, Department of Higher Education from 12^th July to 17^th July 2021
• Attended online 7 days National workshop cum FDP on “NAAC revised guidelines: A paradigm shift in quality initiatives organized by IQAC Career College Bhopal from 26^th July to 1^st August 2021.
• Attended online 15 days FDP on Development of Online Course for Swayam organized by Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani, from 14^th to 28^th September 2021.
• Attended one-week online FDP on “Implementation of NEP 2020 in Higher Education” organized by Bhabha College of Engineering, RKDF University, Bhopal from 17^th Feb to 22^nd Feb 2022.
• Attended 7 Days National Workshop on “Analytical techniques’ sponsored by Department of Science & Technology (DST) funded Training workshop under STUTI (Synergistic Training Program Utilizing the Scientific and Technological Infrastructure) on 21^st – 27^th November 2022, Organized by St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur (M.P.)
• Attended & Presented a poster title “ Fungal infection in Shrimps” in National Workshop on the topic “Basic Principle of Medical Mycology : Tools & Techniques  organized by Department of Zoology & Biotechnology , Govt. Model Science College, Jabalpur  on 5^th -9^th Dec 2022
• Attended & Presented a paper title “New Education Policy 2020: Role in Changing India’s Future” in National Seminar on New Education Policy 2020: A Powerful Tool to Re-establish Bharat as Vishwa Guru on 27^th – 28^th January 2023 sponsored by ICSSR New Delhi organized by Department of Political Science, St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur
• Attended & Presented a paper title “Effect of fresh and photoactivated cow urine on the growth of Cucumis sativus and Lagenaria scieraria plants” in National Seminar on the topic – New Dimensions of Life Sciences in the Perspective of Sustainable Development Goals on 8^th – 9^th February 2023 sponsored by 12^th Annual Session of Society of Life Sciences organized by Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalay, Chitrakoot, District Satna M.P
• Attended & Presented a paper title – “To study the effect of aqueousleaf extract of Phyllanthus emblica on biochemical parameters of catfish, Clarias batrachus”in online International Seminar on the topic –on  April 2023 sponsored by organized by Baburao Patil College of Arts & Science,Angar, Tal- Mohol, Dist- Solapur
• Attended five day Peace Education Workshop organized by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, hosted by Scottish Church College, Kolkata from 7^th August to 11^th August 2023
• Attended National Webinar on Biodiversity and its Conservation, held on 21^st August 2023, Organised by Zoological Survey of India, by Kolkata (WB) and Department of Zoology & Botany Govt. Autonomous P.G. College, Satna (M.P)
• Attended National Webinar on Orientation on Birac E-Yuva Scheme, held on 30^th September 2023, Organised by Zoological Survey of Department of Biotechnology, Career College, Bhopal and BioNEST Partner- Riidi, Mumbai in association with Institution’s Innovation Council, MHRD INITIATIVE AND Microbiologists Society India.
• Attended in the “Popular Lecture Series on Research, Entrepreneurship and IPR organized by E-Yuva Centre (Supported by BIRAC) and Department of Biotechnology under the aegis of IQAC, Career College, Bhopal from 1^st to 4^th November 2023.
• Attended three day National Workshop on “Synergetic Research Approach through RSM, Molecular Docking and SPSS for Scientific Computation was organized by Department of Chemistry, St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur from 4^th to 6^th January 2024 sponsored by M.P. Council of Science and Technology.
• Attended and Presented a paper on the Research – Title – “A survey on diversity of fishes in local fish markets, Jabalpur” in National Seminar on “G20 AND GREEN GROWTH: COLLABORATIVE ACTION FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE UNDER SAPTRISHI BUDGET 2023” organized by Department of Commerce, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Jabalpur Sponsored By Indian Council of Social Science

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ATTENDED

• Attended faculty training workshop on ICT in Teaching sponsored by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia organized by St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur on 25^th October 2018.
• Attended United Board sponsored Workshop on “Revised Assessment and Accreditation Framework for Higher Education Institutions in India,” 15th-16th December, 2018.

WORKSHOP ATTENDED

• Participated in two days workshop on “Water Conservation” to celebrate world wetland day, organized by Lake Conservation Authority M.P.in Bhopal on 6th Feb. 2007.
• Workshop on “Museology and Taxidermy” organized by Govt.M.V.M. College, Bhopal on 27thFeb 2007.
• Workshop on “Innovative Practices in Teaching and Learning”,St. Aloysius College(Auto.), Jabalpur from 20th-21stDecember, 2010 .
• National Workshop on “Investor awareness programme” Ministry of affairs 3rd March 2012, organized by Department of Management, St. Aloysius College(Autonomous), Jabalpur.
• National workshop on “Science and Technology communication” from 21st-27th Sept. 2014, organized by Govt. Model Science College, Jabalpur.
• Organised UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Applied Techniques in Biology” 5th -7th Feb. 2015.
• Attended faculty development programme at St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Jabalpur- 16th-17thJune 2015.
• Attended seven days National workshop on “Science and Technology Communication” from 4th – 10th Oct.2015, organized by Govt. Model Science College, Jabalpur.