Achievements of the department (since its existence)
(I) Research Projects:
- “Studies on soil inhibiting keratinophilic fungi and related dermatophytes of Agra and nearby places”, UGC, New Delhi sponsored Major Research Project during 1988-1991. Principal Investigator: Dr B Sundara Singh.
- “Use of garbage enzyme to reduce global warming”, UGC, New Delhi sponsored Minor Research Project during 2008-2009. Principal Investigator: Prof Manjula R Thomas.
- “Phytochemical screening of certain medicinal plants for their application in alternate medicines”, UGC, New Delhi sponsored Major Research Project during 2009-2012. Principal Investigator: Dr B Geetha Singh.
- “Evaluation of Culture media for Spirulina species using a minimum cost formulation program”, UGC, New Delhi sponsored Major Research Project during 2009-2012. Principal Investigator: Prof Samuel G Singh.
- “Utilization and supplementation of Phytoremedial potential of some plants in metal contaminated soil in and around Yamuna”, UGC, New Delhi sponsored Major Research Project during 2009-2012. Principal Investigator: Prof Manoj S Paul.
- “Interspecific comparison of saltbush (Atriplex spp.) under varied soil conditions – Phytoremediation and Enhancement”, UGC, New Delhi sponsored Major Research Project during 2015-2018. Principal Investigator: Prof Manoj S Paul.
- “Application of Geo-Informatics for Sustainable Development of Environmental Resources of a Semi-Arid Region of India”, ICSSR, New Delhi sponsored Major Research Project during 2018-2020. Principal Investigator: Dr Sakshi Walker.
(II) Research Publications:
Approximately more than 300 Research Papers have been published in National/International Journals.
(III) Conferences, Workshops, and Seminars/Webinars:
- National Conference on “Current Issues of Plant Sciences: Health and Environmental Aspects” Organized by Academy of Plant Sciences, India, Muzaffarnagar, Agra and Department of Botany, St John’s College, Agra at St. John’s College, Agra. October 08-09, 2004.
- 2nd International Conference on “New Challenges in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology in the context of 21st Century (NCBMBCC)” Organized by Indian Society of Genetics, Biotechnology, Research and Development, Agra, Agra and Department of Botany, St John’s College, Agra at St. John’s College, Agra. February 27-29, 2016.
- National Conference on “Recent Trends and New Frontiers in Biotechnology, Agriculture, Science and Environment: NCRTNFBASE-2020” Organized by Academy for Environment and Life Sciences, Agra and Department of Botany, St John’s College, Agra at St. John’s College, Agra. February 22-23, 2020.
- Online International Conference: Covid 19: Roadmap to Future Environment, Organized by Department of Botany, St. John’s College Agra. June 05, 2020.
- National Workshop on “Recent Trends in Gardening Practices and their Entrepreneurial Ventures” Organised by Department of Botany, St. John’s College, Agra. Sponsored by Directorate of Higher Education, Praygraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh. March 14-15, 2023.
- National Conference on “Innovations in Plant Sciences: Genetics, Technology & Sustainable Future 2025” Organized by Indian Society of Genetics Biotechnology Research and Development (ISGBRD), Agra and Department of Botany, St John’s College, Agra at St. John’s College, Agra. September 07-08, 2025.
(IV) Students’ Activities:
- Holistic Development & Engagement: The department curates a vibrant calendar of co-curricular events-including competitive poster-making, debates, and interactive quizzes-designed to foster creativity, team collaboration, and critical thinking beyond the classroom.
- Advanced Academic Seminars: Postgraduate students hone their analytical, research, and communication skills through regular, faculty-mentored PowerPoint seminars, preparing them for professional scientific discourse.
- Immersive Scientific Exposure: To bridge the gap between academia and research, we facilitate exclusive educational tours to premier national scientific institutions, fostering mentorship opportunities with eminent scientists.
(V) Students’ Achievements:
Scholars within the Department of Botany distinguish themselves through a relentless pursuit of academic mastery and groundbreaking research. Most of the students consistently dominate elite national examinations, securing prestigious CSIR-NET, JRF, and GATE qualifications. By earning placements in world-class CSIR laboratories and top-tier doctoral programs, they continue to push the boundaries of plant sciences. This tradition of excellence is further underscored by a steady stream of University Gold Medals and awards for academic distinction.
Some of the Students Awarded University Gold Medals and Fellowships | |||
SN | Year | Name | Award |
1 | 2011 | Ms Ritu Chaturvedi | Received Dr K C Mehta Memorial Gold Medal and Dwarika Prasad Mathura Prasad Gold Medal for being the Best Candidate in M.Sc. Botany, Dr BRA University, Agra. |
2 | 2012 | Ms Jyotika Kharbanda | Received Dr K C Mehta Memorial Gold Medal and Dwarika Prasad Mathura Prasad Gold Medal for being the Best Candidate in M.Sc. Botany, Dr BRA University, Agra. |
3 | 2014 | Ms Kavita Chaudhary | Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for Research. |
4 | 2017 | Ms Shivangi Gupta | Received Dr K C Mehta Memorial Gold Medal and Dwarika Prasad Mathura Prasad Gold Medal for being the Best Candidate in M.Sc. Botany, Dr BRA University, Agra. |
5 | 2018 | Ms Priya Saraswat | Received Dr K C Mehta Memorial Gold Medal and Dwarika Prasad Mathura Prasad Gold Medal for being the Best Candidate in M.Sc. Botany, Dr BRA University, Agra. |
6 | 2019 | Ms Priyanka Verma | Received Dr K C Mehta Memorial Gold Medal and Dwarika Prasad Mathura Prasad Gold Medal for being the Best Candidate in M.Sc. Botany, Dr BRA University, Agra. |
7 | 2021 | Ms Swati Yadav | Received Dr K C Mehta Memorial Gold Medal and Dwarika Prasad Mathura Prasad Gold Medal for being the Best Candidate in M.Sc. Botany, Dr BRA University, Agra. |
8 | 2022 | Mr Shivam Kushwah | Received Dr K C Mehta Memorial Gold Medal and Dwarika Prasad Mathura Prasad Gold Medal for being the Best Candidate in M.Sc. Botany, Dr BRA University, Agra. |
9 | 2022 | Ms Manali Gupta | Received Dr K C Mehta Memorial Gold Medal and Dwarika Prasad Mathura Prasad Gold Medal for being the Best Candidate in M.Sc. Botany, Dr BRA University, Agra. |
Some of the Students Qualified National/State Level Test | ||
SN | Name | Exam Qualified |
1. | Dr. Rohan D’souza | (CSIR-NET) |
2. | Dr. Mayank Varun | (CSIR-NET) |
3. | Dr. Smit Benjamin | (CSIR-NET), GATE |
4. | Ms. Ritu Chaturvedi | (CSIR-NET, JRF) |
5. | Mr. Harsh Kumar | (ARS-NET) |
6. | Ms. Shumailah Ishtiyaq | (ARS-NET) |
7. | Ms. Jyotika Kharbanda | (UGC-NET) |
8. | Ms. Garima Singh | (CSIR-NET) |
9. | Ms. Geetu Singh | (ARS-NET) |
10. | Ms. Priyanka Tripathi | (CSIR-NET) |
11. | Mr. Gopal Kushwaha | (CSIR-NET) |
12. | Ms Rashmi Shakya | (CSIR-NET) |
13. | Mr. Harshit Yadav | (CSIR-NET, JRF) |
Ph.D. Scholars | ||||||||
# | Name Of Student | Name of Supervisor | Year |
| # | Name Of Student | Name of Supervisor | Year |
1. | Ajay Sharma | Dr. Rajendra Sharma | 1992 | 39. | Javed Iqbal Pandith | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2011 | |
2. | Sippy Agarwal | Dr. O. A. K. Das | 1992 | 40. | Shalini Upadhyaya | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2011 | |
3. | Desh Bandhu | Dr. O. A. K. Das | 1993 | 41. | Anju Sharma | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2011 | |
4. | Madhvi Agarwal | Dr. Rajendra Sharma | 1993 | 42. | Sanjay Jain | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2011 | |
5. | Hitesh Abrol | Dr. Rajendra Sharma | 1993 | 43. | Pushpendra Vimal | Dr. Samuel G. Singh | 2011 | |
6. | Sangeeta Chaturvedi | Dr. O. A. K. Das | 1993 | 44. | Richa Sharma | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2011 | |
7. | Derick Vijay Singh | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 1994 | 45. | Sanjay Yadav | Dr. Rajendra Sharma | 2011 | |
8. | Chandrajeet Singh | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 1994 | 46. | Nidhi Varshney | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2012 | |
9. | Nidhi Bansal | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 1996 | 47. | Rouf Ahmed Mir | Dr. Samuel G. Singh | 2012 | |
10. | Sumita Dodia | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2001 | 48. | Harish Chandra Singh | Dr. Samuel G. Singh | 2012 | |
11. | Pratima Srivastava | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2001 | 49. | Disha Jaggi | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2012 | |
12. | Poonam Verma | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2002 | 50. | Nidhi Malhotra | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2012 | |
13. | Minto Sharma | Dr. Rajendra Sharma | 2002 | 51. | Gauri Bhardwaj | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2013 | |
14. | Kajal Srivastava | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2003 | 52. | Anju Verma | Dr. Manjula R. Thomas | 2013 | |
15. | Ritu Bajpai | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2003 | 53. | Swati Yadav | Dr. Samuel G. Singh | 2013 | |
16. | Shalini Singh | Dr. Rajendra Sharma | 2003 | 54. | Shikha Masih | Dr. Samuel G. Singh | 2013 | |
17. | Manjul Chaturvedi | Dr. Rajendra Sharma | 2003 | 55. | Muthuselvam D | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2013 | |
18. | Minu Mittal | Dr. Rajendra Sharma | 2004 | 56. | Sanjeev Kumar | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2013 | |
19. | Sunil Kumar | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2004 | 57. | Ekta Dubey | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2013 | |
20 | Anwar Sultan | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2004 | 58. | Mayank | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2013 | |
21. | Amrita P. Raj | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2004 | 59. | Rohan John D’Souza | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2013 | |
22. | Anumeha Jain | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2004 | 60. | Neetu G. Masih | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2013 | |
23. | Manjula R. Thomas | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2005 | 61. | Sheetal Dubey | Dr. Samuel G. Singh | 2014 | |
24. | Harrison Masih | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2005 | 62. | Sheikh M. Abdullah | Dr. Samuel G. Singh | 2014 | |
25. | Ashutosh Isaiah | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2006 | 63. | Rizuta Chauhan | Dr. Manjula R. Thomas | 2014 | |
26. | Ragni Massey | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2007 | 64. | Shweta Jain | Dr. Samuel G. Singh | 2015 | |
27. | Anjali Singh | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2007 | 65. | Juhi Yadav | Dr. Samuel G. Singh | 2015 | |
28. | Ruchi Paliwal | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2007 | 66. | Ela Sharma | Dr. Manjula R. Thomas | 2015 | |
29. | Prabhuta Rajiv | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2007 | 67. | Arish Khanam | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2015 | |
30 | Rajeshwari Mishra | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2008 | 68. | Madhup R. Bailey | Dr. Manjula R. Thomas | 2016 | |
31. | Sumita Guleria | Dr. Rajendra Sharma | 2008 | 69. | Smit Benjamin | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2016 | |
32. | Sujeet Eric Masih | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2008 | 70. | Kavita Chowdhary | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2017 | |
33. | Nidhi Gangwar | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2009 | 71. | Sarita Kaushik | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2017 | |
34. | Jai Knox | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2009 | 72. | Ritu Chaturvedi | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2021 | |
35. | Avneesh K. Sangam | Dr. Samuel G. Singh | 2009 | 73. | Harsh Kumar | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2022 | |
36. | Akhilesh Kumar | Dr. B. Sundara Singh | 2009 | 74. | Shumailah Ishtiyaq | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2022 | |
37. | Amita Das | Dr. Manoj S. Paul | 2010 | 75. | Talad Khan | Prof. Samuel G. Singh | 2025 | |
38. | Arti Yadav | Dr. B. Geetha Singh | 2010 |
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(VI) Botany Alumni Association (BAA):
The Botany Alumni Association (BAA) serves as a vital bridge between our department and its graduates. It is indeed immense pride in this vibrant network, which reflects the long-standing legacy of academic excellence, leadership, and social impact. The alumni have carved out distinguished careers across a variety of sectors:
- Education: Many are currently shaping the future of biology as dedicated educators in schools, colleges, and universities.
- Research: A significant number hold prestigious positions as leading scientists and researchers at top-tier institutions both in India and abroad.
- Public Service & Administration: Some graduates also excel in administrative roles, applying their scientific foundation to public services.
These achievements do more than just honour the past; they serve as a powerful source of inspiration for current students. The BAA remains committed to fostering these lifelong connections and celebrating the continued success of the global community.
Some of the Alumni of Botany Department in Different Walks of Life | ||
SN | Name | Present Position |
1. | Dr. Derick V. Singh | Former Principal, L.C. Training College, Lucknow |
2. | Dr. Chandrajeet Singh | Lecturer in Botany Head of Department of Biotechnology Shri Chitragupt PG College, Mainpuri |
3. | Miss Sunita Thakur | Lecturer, C.L. Jain PG College, Firozabad |
4. | Mr. Manu Mahajan | Managing Director, Biocraft Scientific systems, Agra |
5. | Dr. Sumita Dodia | Managing Director, Elf Gardenia |
6. | Dr. Harrison Masih | Lecturer in Biotechnology and Tissue culture, Allahabad Agriculture Institute |
7. | Dr. Sunil Kumar | Lecturer in Botany, S D College, Hathras |
8. | Dr. Anwar Sultan | Lecturer in Botany, Babooram Degree College, Karhal, Mainpuri |
9. | Prof. Sylvester V. Prakash | Former Professor in Botany, Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow |
10. | Mr. Ashish Hamlin | Lecturer in Botany, Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow |
11. | Prof. Manoj S. Paul | Former Professor, Department of Botany, St. John’s College, Agra |
12. | Prof. Samuel G. Singh | Professor and Head, Department of Botany, St. John’s College, Agra |
13. | Dr. Sippy Agarwal | Professor, Department of Botany, Arya Kanya Mahavidhayalaya, Bharatpur |
14. | Mr. Pramod F. Kewal | Former Principal Christian Inter College, Mainpuri |
15. | Mr. Arvind Daniel | Former Lecturer, St. John’s College, Agra |
16. | Dr. Ajay Sharma | Professor, Department of Botany, Gyan Jyoti College, Sri Ganga Nagar |
17. | Dr. Hitesh | Lecturer Central school, Sri Ganga Nagar |
18. | Dr. Manjul K. Chaturvedi | Associate Professor, Department of Botany, S. D. College, Etawah |
19. | Aditya Pathak | Group Captain, Indian Air Force Bangalore |
20. | Dr. Harish Gajju | Secretary to Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh (HAS) |
21. | Dr. Rizuta Chauhan | Women and Child Development Officer (RAS) |
22. | Mr. Ashish Singh | PCS Officer |
23. | Dr. Rohan D’Souza | Assistant Professor, St. John’s College, Agra |
24. | Dr. Mayank | Assistant Professor, Hislop College, Nagpur. |
25. | Dr. Smit Benjamin | Assistant Professor, St. John’s College, Agra |
26. | Dr Jai Knox | Associate Professor, Wilson College, Mumbai |
27. | Dr. Ashutosh Issiah | Assistant Professor, St. Andrews College, Gorakhpur |
28. | Dr. Amita Das | PGT Teacher, KVS |
29. | Ms. Rashmi Shakya | Associate Professor, Delhi University |
30. | Dr. Rajeshwari Mishra | Assistant Professor and Head, I.T. College, Lucknow. |
31. | Dr. Shikha Masih | Assistant Professor, I.T. College, Lucknow. |
32. | Mr. Awadhesh Prabhu Khoji | PGT Teacher, Farukhabad. |
33. | Mr. Abhinav Ram | PGT Teacher, Kanpur |
34. | Mrs. Shikha Masih | TGT Teacher |
35. | Mr. Randhir Singh Gajraj | Entrepreneur, Algal Biotechnology |
36. | Dr. Shalini Ahuja | Assistant Professor, SCE, Faridabad. |
37. | Dr. Amrita R. Raj | Sr. Research Program Co-ordinator, The John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. |
38. | Ms. Tryphena Christy | Recruitment Consultant, IMS Ahmedabad |
39. | Dr. Portia Sharma | Educational Psychologist & Development Specialist |
40. | Mr. Tarun Gupta | Sr. Marketing Manager |
41. | Dr. Jyotika Kharbanda | Assistant Professor, D.E.I., Agra |
42. | Dr. Harish Chandra Singh | Professor and Head, Botany dept., J.S. University, Firozabad. |
43. | Mr. Ankit Sehgal | Lead Bank Manager, Canara Bank |
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