Jaypee University Alumna Jasmeet Kaur Awarded Prestigious Lawrence J. Mazlack Fellowship

Solan, May 20

In a remarkable achievement, Jasmeet Kaur, an MSc Biotechnology alumna from Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT), Waknaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, has been awarded the prestigious Lawrence J. Mazlack Fellowship in the USA. Selected through the Foreign Students’ Exchange Program of JUIT, Jasmeet is currently a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences at SD Mines, South Dakota, USA.

Under the mentorship of Prof. Rajesh Sani, Jasmeet’s exceptional academic performance and research potential were recognized through this fellowship, which is valued at $3,000. The Lawrence J. Mazlack Fellowship is a distinguished honor, awarded to one deserving recipient within each PhD program, selected by program heads for their academic excellence and research capabilities. The fellowship also requires recipients to secure a matching full-time assistantship, showcasing a dedication to both theoretical and practical applications in their field.

Prof. Rajendra Kumar Sharma, Vice Chancellor of JUIT, and Prof. Sudhir Syal, Head of the Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Department at JUIT, extended their heartfelt congratulations to Jasmeet. Prof. Tiratha Raj Singh, Media In-charge of JUIT and Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, praised Jasmeet for her sincerity and dedication, highlighting her exceptional performance in Computational Systems Biology during her final semester.

Jasmeet is currently engaged in the NSF EPSCoR RII-T2 BioWRAP project, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of plant growth-promoting signaling molecules. Her research aims to revolutionize agricultural practices by promoting the proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microbiota, reducing the dependency on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. The entire JUIT community celebrates Jasmeet’s significant achievement and extends best wishes for her continued success.