Nauni Researcher Presents research Paper at International Workshop in Serbia

Solan Sept 27

Nauni, Solan: Avantika Sharma, a postgraduate student of Soil Science and Water Management at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, recently participated in an international workshop in Serbia and presented her research paper.

The University of Belgrade, established in 1808, hosted the workshop on ‘From Genomic Analysis to Functional Models in Microbiomes and Synthetic Consortia’ earlier this month. The five-day intensive event—BiomeFUN, organized by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) in collaboration with Delft University of Technology, Netherlands—brought together 80 researchers, academics, and PhD students from across the world. Participants were selected based on their academic achievements and demonstrated interest in bioinformatics, microbiology, and environmental research.

Avantika was awarded a partial grant by FEMS, which covered her seven-day stay and registration. She presented a poster on ‘Enriching Soil Microbiomes through Fermented Organic Manure for Soil Health Sustainability and Metagenomic Exploration’. Her research emphasizes the role of fermented organic manure in enhancing soil microbial diversity, improving soil health, and providing insights through metagenomic studies.

The workshop offered Avantika a platform to showcase her findings, gain exposure to advanced research methodologies, and interact with global experts in microbiology and environmental sciences.

It is noteworthy that Dr. YS Parmar UHF Nauni signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2023 with the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. The MoU provides a framework for academic collaboration, joint research programmes, workshops, and training initiatives aimed at advancing scientific knowledge in molecular biology, sustainable agriculture, and environmental sciences. Avantika was among the grant holders who benefitted from this academic partnership.