Dr. Monika Prakash Rai


Dr. Monika Prakash Rai

Associate Professor
Department of Biotechnology
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India-211004
E-mail: mprai[at]mnnit[dot]ac[dot]in
Telephone: +91-532-227-1231(O) +91-9313887818 (M)


Teaching


Current Courses:
Biochemistry, Basics of Bio-manufacturing, Introduction to Environment and Climate Change
Past Courses:
Advanced Biochemistry, Enzyme and Enzyme Technology, Downstream Processing, Green Technology, Biocatalysis and Bioseparartion

Education


Undergraduate:
B.Sc. in Chemistry (H), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (1999)
Postgraduate:
M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (2001)
Doctoral:
Ph.D. from School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi & Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacy, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany (2005)

Areas of Research


Algal Biorefinery, Cultivation techniques, Biofuels, Bioremediation, Waste Management, Industrial Biotechnology, Value-added products, Nano-biotechnology.

Professional Membership


Life Member, Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI), Annual Member, Society for Plant Research, India