Gulab Chand Arya
School of Computer Engineering
Faculty Profile

Gulab Chand Arya

Assistant Professor

Regular

Biography and academic profile

Dr. Gulab Chand Arya is a plant molecular biologist specializing in plant-pathogen interactions. His Ph.D. research focused on G-protein subunits in Brassica juncea, revealing their role in development and disease resistance. Currently working as Ramalingaswami Re-entry fellow, he investigates how fungal pathogens invade plant surface using different enzymes. His work highlights the role of cutinases and ligno-suberized periderm in plant defense. Dr. Arya also explores the industrial potential of microbial enzymes and plant secondary metabolites. He is passionate about translational research linking molecular biology with agricultural and industrial innovation.

Academic profile

Expertise, contributions
and professional engagement.

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Educational Qualifications

Ph. D. in Plant Biology from National Institute of Plant Genome Research,/ M. Sc. Biotechnology from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,/ B. Sc. from Delhi University

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Awards and Achievements

  • GATE 2010
  • CSIR-UGC NET-JRF 2010
  • Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship Award 2023
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Projects and Collaborations

Understanding molecular mechanism of blast resistance in foxtail millet (Setaria Italica) through screening diversity of plant lipophilic barriers

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