Current Lab members | The JKT Lab

Current members

Dr. Rekha Agrawal

Research Associate-I

Post Doc: (2023-2024) Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA

Ph.D. (2023): National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi

M.Sc. (2015) : Jiwaji University, Gwalior, MP

B.Sc. (2013) : Jiwaji University, Gwalior, MP

Research Area :

By using molecular, biochemical, and physiological techniques, I am exploring the role of Mediator subunits in root architecture pattering and abiotic stress responses.

Dr.Shubhashis Das

Research Scholar

M.Sc. (2017) : Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, UK

B.Sc. (2015) : Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, WB

Research Area :

Characterization and understanding of the role of natural plant bio-active compound, which gives defense against human fungal pathogens.

Pallabi Thakur

Ph.D. Scholar

M.Sc. (20**) : University of Calcutta, WB

B.Sc. (20**) : University of Calcutta, WB

Research Area :

Characterization and functional analysis of MED genes, the backbone of Mediator complex in Arabidopsis.

Kajol Sharma

Ph.D. Scholar

M.Sc. (20**) : University of Delhi, New Delhi

B.Sc. (20**) :

Research Area :

Comparative epigenomic analyses to understand the regulation of different agronomic traits among diverse rice genotypes

Debarati Mondal

Ph.D. Scholar

M.Sc. (2021) : Biochemistry, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi

B.Sc. (2019) : Agricultural Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (BCKV), West Bengal

Research Area :

I am working on identification and characterization of Med subunit inhibitor(s) as the promising drug candidates(s) against Candida spp.

Email : dmondal@icgeb.res.on

Amrita Singh

Ph.D. Scholar

M.Sc. (2020) : Banaras Hindu University

B.Sc. (2018) : Banaras Hindu University

Research Area :

As a student in science and seeking attraction towards nature, I started my journey of research in plant biology. In this lab, my work focuses on elucidating the role of the Mediator in root acclimation response at warm temperatures in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Email : amrita@icgeb.res.in

Rashmiranjan Sutar

Ph.D. Scholar

M.Sc. (2019) : Central Univesity of Punjab, Punjab

B.Sc. (2016) : Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology(O.U.A.T), Odisha

Research Area :

Modulating the expression of Mediator Subunit through CRISPR/Cas9 technology to study its effect on plant growth and development in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Apurva Gangal

Ph.D. Scholar

M.Sc. (2021) : Plant Biotechnology, TERI University

B.Sc. (2019) : Biomedical Science, Delhi University, New Delhi

Research Area :

Role of the mediator complex in epigenetic modulations during thermomorphogenesis in

Arabidopsis thaliana.

Mohd Waseem

Research Associate

M.Sc. (20**) :

B.Sc. (20**) :

Research Area :

Monika Jain

Senior Research Fellowship

M.Sc. (2014) : Kumaun University

B.Sc. (2012) : Delhi University, New Delhi

Research Area :

My current research is focused on the process of anaerobic germination in rice, which is a crucial aspect of direct-seeded rice cultivation.

Dr. Poonam Panchal

DBT Research Associate

Ph. D. (2022) : National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi

M. Sc. (2013) : Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore University, Karnataka

B. Sc. (2011) : Presidency College, Bangalore University, Karnataka

Research Area :

The aim of our project is to functionally characterize a Mediator subunit in rice. With the help of the overexpression and mutant lines, we intend to investigate the various agronomical traits affected by the rice Mediator.