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ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਵੈਟਨਰੀ ਐਂਡ ਐਨੀਮਲ ਸਾਇੰਸਜ਼ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University

ADMISSION 2019-20
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College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul

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Dr. Narinder Singh Sharma

Designation: Professor
Contact Address:Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Rampura Phul Bathinda, Punjab – 151103.
Telephone :
Mobile: 9814198031
Email:singhsharman@yahoo.com

Academic Credentials

  • Bachelor B.V.Sc. & A.H. COVS, PAU, Ludhiana 1984 OGPA 3.07/4.00
  • Master M.V.Sc. COVS, PAU, Ludhiana 1988 OGPA 3.84/4.00
  • Post Graduate Ph.D. COVS, PAU, Ludhiana 1997 OCPA 8.34/10.00

Teaching and Other Appointments

  • As Major Advisor, guided M.V.Sc. (16) and Ph.D. (2) students and minor advisor & Collaborative Scientist for PG students
  • Class incharge of 3rd year professional and Advisor of B.V.Sc. & A.H. students.
  • Teaching UG & PG (M.V.Sc. & Ph.D.) courses, Training course for outside students.
  • External Examiner, Thesis & Synopsis Evaluation and Paper setter for outside universities.
  • Course Director for the 8 Training courses and Coordinator/Associated with 12 training courses. 
  • Actively contributed for Lab and course development, teaching innovations/aids, preparation of resource materials, 
  • Expert of selection committee of other universities
  • Dean PGS Nominee of the college-2009 to Feb 2013 and May to Sept 2014 & associate with office of Dean PGS since inception. 
  • Actively involved in Preparation and printing of documents related to university – GADVASU at a Glance,  Vision 2030, Semester and Hostel Rules of GADVASU, PG Semester rules, PG guidelines, Guidelines of Synopsis/Thesis writing, Prospectus, Annual Reports and RIB ( old & new), AIU handbook, Convocation report etc
  • Instrumental in framing of rules & regulations and other reforms, Accreditation from ICAR, AIU, UGC; CAS; Score cards for direct recruitment and CAS, Prospectus, Annual & other reports

Area of Research Interests

  • Research impetus to the department which results in sanctioning of nine Extra Mural Research Project –ICAR(2), DBT(2), UGC(3), DST(1), BBSRC UK(1). 
  • Research Administration: PI in 4 Extra Mural Projects involving expertise of scientists working in different disciplines/deptt. (a) Internationally with Royal Vet College London & (b) Nationally: ICAR Niche area of excellence involving 15 scientists across disciplines, DBT network on brucellosis & ICAR Network on HS. 
  • DST FIST program for PG infrastructure development: First time earned by Uni &helped in establishing advance infrastructure facilities  
  • Students Research: Guided Masters (14+2*) & PhD (2) for keeping in view the mandate & priority of the department, university and State. The work has culminated in development & standardisation of newer techniques which are now being used routinely in the department and have potential field application vis-a-vis rapid diagnosis & strategic control program. As dean PGS nominee, evaluated the synopsis of research work of different disciplines and gave suggestions w.r.t. mandate of the university and department vis-a-vis priority of the state.
  • Conducted research on Brucellosis, HS, Genital campylobacteriolsis, JD, mycotic diseases, mycotoxicology etc.
  • Development and standardization of pressure mini column technique for the rapid and economical detection of aflatoxins in animal feeds/ fodder-routinely used, ELISA for aflatoxin B1, Molecular detection of important pathogens using PCR and qPCR, molecular heterogeneity among  bacterial pathogens (Brucella, Pasteurella multocida) on the basis of different molecular markers, Development of new & rapid nucleic acid detection based techniques- LAMP for detection Brucella and Pasteurella, cytokine gene expression in response to Pasteurella multocida, multiplex PCR for detection of Brucella spp. & str19, multiplex PCR for detection of pathogens of abortion.
  • PI (9)& Co-PI (2) (4+3 extra mural projects-ICAR, DST, DBT, BBSRC).
  • Published - Research articles (94), Reviews (2), FAO Monograph  (1), brochures (3),  extension articles (48), book chapters (2+19), manual (5), abstract in conferences (134), Training compendiums (102), Invited lectures (170), Practical Demonstrations (20), 
  • Attended International conferences (8), workshops (4) and National Conferences/workshops (38), Annual Scientists meet (19).
  • Annual Scientist meet organized (2)


Ongoing Projects

S No

Title of Projects

Funding agency

Budget

Lakhs

Duration

 

As PI

1

ICAR Niche Area of Excellence “Animal Disease Registry and Tissue Bank”

ICAR

545

3Years

2

DST-FIST Program for Infrastructure Development

DST

55

5 Years

3

DBT network on Brucellosis

DBT

114.7

3 Years

4

Combined use of novel diagnostic tools and strategic vaccination to control bovine brucellosis in endemic areas

 

DBT BBSRC, UK under Farmed Animal Disease & Health (FADH)

51.75

3 years

5

Development of molecular test to detect etiological agents involved in Neonatal Calf Diarrhoea with a view to quicken its diagnosis

Punjab Govt

50

5 Years

6

Development of molecular and rapid serological test for diagnosis of paratuberculosis in cattle and buffaloes

Punjab Govt

 80

5 Years

7

Studies on detection and prevention of Haemorrhagic septicaemia in bovines in Punjab

Punjab Govt

 50

5 Years

8

Diagnosis and control of Brucellosis a dreadful zoonotic disease in domestic livestock for enhancing productivity in Punjab state

Punjab Govt

50

5 Years

9

Detection of Mycotoxins in animal and poultry feed and their implication in poultry diseases

RKVY

GoI

45

3 Years

 

As Co-PI

10

All India Network Program on HS

ICAR

50

5 Years

11

Evaluation of diff diagnostic tests for the development of suitable strategy in diagnosis of Mycobacterial infects(TB & JD) in cattle & buffaloes in diff agroclimatic zones of Punjab

RKVY

GoI

75

3years

12

Evaluation of diagnostic assays for quicker diagnosis of Mycobacterial infections in cattle and buffaloes.

DBT

-

3 years

13

Development of a single multiplex PCR for identification of mastitis causing microorganisms along with the antibiotic resistant genes against commonly used antibiotics in dairy animals.

UGC

11.6

3 years

Research Honour’s /Awards

  • University Merit Scholarship Holder during B.V.Sc. & A.H. and Distinction in the subject of Vety Surgery in B.V.Sc & A.H.
  • ISVIB Mid Career Scientist Award-2005 in the XIIth Convention of ISVIB held at PAU, Ludhiana on Nov10-12,2005.
  • Best Poster Presentation Awards (10)
  • Shiksha Rattan Puruskar–2007at a Seminar on ‘Economic Growth and National Integration’ held on Nov 27, 07.
  • Outstanding Alumni Award-2008 by Alumni Association, COVS, GADVASU on 29th Nov, 2008.
  • Gold Medal and ISVIB Scientist Award-2010 for research publication in High Impact Journal-17th ISVIB at Bikaner,Dec 29-31,10.
  • Fellow of National Academy of Dairy Science-2014 
  • Fellow National Academic of Veterinary Sciences (INDIA) - 2020
  • Secretary, (2013 to 2015) and Joint Secretary (2015-17) Alumni Association, College of Veterinary Science.
  • Editor, Punjab Veterinary Journal (2013 to 2021).                                                                                                                              

No. of Publications

Research: 94Extension: 48     
Books:  NIL      Manuals: 05