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Dr. Sonia Kumari
Professor & Head
Department of Dairy Microbiology
Bihar State Institute of Dairy Technology (BSIDT), Patna
📧 sonia.sinhasgidt@gmail.com
📱 8292230618
Research Metrics
500+
Total Citations
10
H-Index
07
i10-Index
Area of Specialization
Specialization:
Fermentation, Biogas Technology
Educational Qualifications
| Degree | Institution / University | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Ag) | TCA Dholi, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa (Samastipur), Bihar | 2000 |
| M.Sc. (Microbiology) | CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana | 2003 |
| Ph.D. (Microbiology) | CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana | 2008 |
Employee Details
| Designation | Period | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 24 Nov 2006 – Aug 2010 | Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa (Samastipur), Bihar |
| Assistant Professor | Aug 2010 – Jan 2013 | Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur |
| Assistant Professor | Jan 2013 – Nov 2018 | Bihar State Institute of Dairy Technology, Patna (Formerly SGIDT) |
| Professor | Nov 2021 – Till Date | Bihar State Institute of Dairy Technology, Patna (Formerly SGIDT) |
Research Publications
1
Rakesh Kumar, Binita Rani, Sonia Kumari, and A.K. Jha.
2019. Effect of feeding symbiotic products on serum
cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and Non-HDL cholesterol
level of albino rats. Indian Journal of Animal Research
53(3): 321–326. NAAS 6.44.
2
Manindra Jha, Sanjeet Chourasia and Sonia Kumari.
2013. Microbial Consortium for sustainable Rice Production.
Agroecology and Sustainable Food System
(Journal of Sustainable Agriculture)
37(I): 340–362. NAAS 7.37.
3
L. Wati, S. Kumari, B.S. Kundu. 2007.
Paddy straw as substrate for ethanol production.
Indian Journal of Microbiology.
47: 26–29. NAAS Rating 8.46.
4
Sonia Kumari, A.K. Jha, Anil Kumar Singh and B.K. Bharti.
2022. A study on microbial evaluation and preservation
of Neera. Journal of Agrisearch.
9(4): 347–349. NAAS Rating 4.71.
5
Sonia Kumari, Rakesh Kumar, A.K. Singh, A.K. Jha and
Pankaj Kumar. 2021. Microbial quality analysis of Milk
from local vendors in Patna.
10(11): 2814–2817. NAA Rating 5.23.
Other Publications
13
Research Papers
28
Review Articles
45
Popular Articles
05
Books
08
Book Chapters
01
TV Talk
12
Radio Talk
Research Projects
Ongoing Research Project – BASU, Patna
1. Characteristics of thermophilic lactic acid bacteria from traditionally prepared Dahi from remote areas of Bihar. (PI)
1. Characteristics of thermophilic lactic acid bacteria from traditionally prepared Dahi from remote areas of Bihar. (PI)
Completed Research Projects – BASU, Patna
1.
Process Optimization of low fat long life herbal vacuum
packaged paneer/soft cheese with incorporation of nisin
and mixture of Aswagandha and Satavari.
(COPI)
2.
Process optimization of yoghurt enriched with sweet potato
(Ipomoea batatas).
Special Achievements
Patent
01 Patent – Published and in Final Stage
Copyright
02 Copyrights
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Life Member of Indian Microbiological Association. Membership No. —
- Life Member of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India).
- Life Member of Society for Promotion of Farm and Companion Animals.
Honours & Awards
Best Teacher Award
SGIDT
2019
Excellence in Teaching Award
SSDAT
2021
Fellowship Award
Edwin
2022