Seema Ajay Sambrani

@somaiya.edu

Assistant Director and Head Department of Life Sciences; Coordinator- Department of Biotechnology
Somaiya Vidyavihar University

Seema Ajay Sambrani


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Name: Dr. Seema A. Sambrani
Designation: Assistant Professor, Assistant Director, IQAC Coordinator, Ph.D. Coordinator and Coordinator Dept of Biotechnology, SK Somaiya College, SVU Convener-IPR Cell, SVU
Affiliation: SK Somaiya College, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Publications/Honors/Achievements:
25 years expertise in building new departments, competence building, Industry academia collaborations, and curriculum development
Awarded Best Microbiology Teacher’s award by MBSI
Principal investigator for a research project as a Woman Scientist, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Key contributor in the preparation of the proposal for the the establishment of BIRAC Project, Government of India during her stint as a Senior Research Associate at IIM, Ahmedabad
Credited with nine Research Papers, a Patent and a Copyright, and two Textbooks
Invited as a speaker at the Global Biotech Congress in Boston to speak on work related to Solvent tolerant Lipases

EDUCATION

M.Sc Microbiology; M.Tech Biotechnology; P.hd; Post Doc

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Biotechnology, Microbiology, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Scopus Publications

25

Scholar Citations

3

Scholar h-index

1

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Cholesterol biotransformation in monophasic systems by solvent tolerant Bacillus subtilis AF 333249
    Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 2006

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Solvent-tolerant DNase-producing gram-negative bacteria: Isolation characterisation and optimisation: Tolerant DNase producing bacteria
    P Mahajan, A Singh, S Sambrani
    Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) 64 (01), 87-94 , 2026
    2026
  • Exploring antimicrobial potency and in silico analysis of rosemary and hibiscus bioactive compounds to be used in germicidal product
    V Shedge, S Sambrani
    Discover Biotechnology 2 (1), 20 , 2025
    2025
  • Bio-electrochemical energy recovery: the role of microbial fuel cells in waste utilization
    NT Kuity, SA Sambrani
    Discover Biotechnology 2 (1), 17 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Intellectual Properties Rights Related to Nutri-Ayur Products
    NT Kuity, R De, NV Maheshwari, SA Sambrani
    Innovations in Ayurvedic Nutrition: Translational Research and Applications … , 2025
    2025
  • Global Market Entry Regulation of Nurti-Ayur Products
    V Shedge, P Mishra, NV Maheshwari, SA Sambrani
    Innovations in Ayurvedic Nutrition: Translational Research and Applications … , 2025
    2025
  • Computational biology: a roadmap for next cutting-edge discoveries.
    S Sambrani, D Gupta
    Current Science (00113891) 127 (12) , 2024
    2024
  • Unleashing Antibacterial Potential of Clove and Cinnamon by in vitro and in silico analysis for Safer Sanitization
    KNSS Shedge Vaishnavi
    Journal Of Biotechnology 19 (12), 177-188 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Antimicrobial Agents in Germicidal Products: A Threat to the Environment and Human Health
    V Shedge, S Sambrani
    Antimicrobials in Environment, 53-65 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • 5 Antibiotic Residues in Freshwater
    V Shedge, S Gupta, NV Maheshwari, S Sambrani
    Antimicrobials in Agriculture , 2024
    2024
  • Antibiotic Residues in Freshwater: Antimicrobial Resistance Development and Bioremediation
    V Shedge, S Gupta, NV Maheshwari, S Sambrani
    Antimicrobials in Agriculture, 70-84 , 2024
    2024
  • Microbial degradation of Benzyl Chloride: A Chloroaromatic Compound Vol 15(9),pp 120-125.
    S Sambrani
    Research Journal of Biotechnology 15, 120-125 , 2020
    2020
  • Isolation and Identification of Agar Degrading Bacteria from Marine Environment
    NKDS Sambrani
    IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 13 (3) , 2018
    2018
  • Isolation of Organic Solvent Tolerant Bacteria Producing Amylase and Characterization of Its Amylase Activity
    GVS Sambrani
    International Journal of Scientific Research and Development 4 (5) , 2018
    2018
  • Organic solvent tolerant actinomycete which secretes organic solvent stable enzymes
    S Waghmare, S Sambrani, A Deshmukh
    International Journal of Bioassays 2 (7), 949-955 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 4
  • Production of Lipase Enzyme by Organic Solvent Resistant Bacillus Sps
    SSSR Dave
    National Conference On Advanced Tends in Applied Sciences and Technology … , 2012
    2012
  • Cholesterol biotransformation by organic solvent tolerant Bacillus subtilis AF 549498 in monophasic systems.
    DS Sambrani
    Luminescence, Journal of Research 1 (1), 10-15 , 2011
    2011
  • Cholesterol biotransformation in monophasic systems by solvent tolerant Bacillus subtilis AF333249
    AMSS S.A
    Indian Journal of Biotechnology 5, 389-393 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 13
  • Plant and Animal Tissue Culture
    S Sambrani
    2005

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Cholesterol biotransformation in monophasic systems by solvent tolerant Bacillus subtilis AF333249
    AMSS S.A
    Indian Journal of Biotechnology 5, 389-393 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 13
  • Bio-electrochemical energy recovery: the role of microbial fuel cells in waste utilization
    NT Kuity, SA Sambrani
    Discover Biotechnology 2 (1), 17 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Organic solvent tolerant actinomycete which secretes organic solvent stable enzymes
    S Waghmare, S Sambrani, A Deshmukh
    International Journal of Bioassays 2 (7), 949-955 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 4
  • Unleashing Antibacterial Potential of Clove and Cinnamon by in vitro and in silico analysis for Safer Sanitization
    KNSS Shedge Vaishnavi
    Journal Of Biotechnology 19 (12), 177-188 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Antimicrobial Agents in Germicidal Products: A Threat to the Environment and Human Health
    V Shedge, S Sambrani
    Antimicrobials in Environment, 53-65 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Solvent-tolerant DNase-producing gram-negative bacteria: Isolation characterisation and optimisation: Tolerant DNase producing bacteria
    P Mahajan, A Singh, S Sambrani
    Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) 64 (01), 87-94 , 2026
    2026
  • Exploring antimicrobial potency and in silico analysis of rosemary and hibiscus bioactive compounds to be used in germicidal product
    V Shedge, S Sambrani
    Discover Biotechnology 2 (1), 20 , 2025
    2025
  • Intellectual Properties Rights Related to Nutri-Ayur Products
    NT Kuity, R De, NV Maheshwari, SA Sambrani
    Innovations in Ayurvedic Nutrition: Translational Research and Applications … , 2025
    2025
  • Global Market Entry Regulation of Nurti-Ayur Products
    V Shedge, P Mishra, NV Maheshwari, SA Sambrani
    Innovations in Ayurvedic Nutrition: Translational Research and Applications … , 2025
    2025
  • Computational biology: a roadmap for next cutting-edge discoveries.
    S Sambrani, D Gupta
    Current Science (00113891) 127 (12) , 2024
    2024
  • 5 Antibiotic Residues in Freshwater
    V Shedge, S Gupta, NV Maheshwari, S Sambrani
    Antimicrobials in Agriculture , 2024
    2024
  • Antibiotic Residues in Freshwater: Antimicrobial Resistance Development and Bioremediation
    V Shedge, S Gupta, NV Maheshwari, S Sambrani
    Antimicrobials in Agriculture, 70-84 , 2024
    2024
  • Microbial degradation of Benzyl Chloride: A Chloroaromatic Compound Vol 15(9),pp 120-125.
    S Sambrani
    Research Journal of Biotechnology 15, 120-125 , 2020
    2020
  • Isolation and Identification of Agar Degrading Bacteria from Marine Environment
    NKDS Sambrani
    IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 13 (3) , 2018
    2018
  • Isolation of Organic Solvent Tolerant Bacteria Producing Amylase and Characterization of Its Amylase Activity
    GVS Sambrani
    International Journal of Scientific Research and Development 4 (5) , 2018
    2018
  • Production of Lipase Enzyme by Organic Solvent Resistant Bacillus Sps
    SSSR Dave
    National Conference On Advanced Tends in Applied Sciences and Technology … , 2012
    2012
  • Cholesterol biotransformation by organic solvent tolerant Bacillus subtilis AF 549498 in monophasic systems.
    DS Sambrani
    Luminescence, Journal of Research 1 (1), 10-15 , 2011
    2011
  • Plant and Animal Tissue Culture
    S Sambrani
    2005

Publications

S.No. Author(s) Title Name of Journal Volume Page Year
1. Seema Sambrani Microbial degradation of Benzyl Chloride: A Chloroaromatic Compound Research Journal of Biotechnology 15(9) 120-125 2020
2. Girija Verma and Seema Sambrani Isolation of Organic Solvent Tolerant Bacteria Producing Amylase and Characterization of Its Amylase Activity International Journal for Science and Advanced Research in Technology 4(5) 90-97 2018
3. Neeraja Kolhatkar and Dr. Seema Sambrani Isolation and Identification of Agar Degrading Bacteria from Marine Environment. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 13(3) 1-7 2018
4. Shivaji Waghmare, Seema Sambrani, Arvind Deshmukh Organic solvent tolerant actinomycete which secretes organic solvent stable enzymes International Journal of Bioassays 2(7) 949-955 2013
5. Seema Sambrani and Shailesh Dave Production of Lipase Enzyme by Organic Solvent Resistant Bacillus Sps Proceedings of National Conference On Advanced Trends in Applied Sciences and Technology 389-394 2012
6. Seema Sambrani Isolation and characterization of a novel organic solvent resistant Bacillus sps producing Lipase enzyme Swayam Prakash, Luminescence, Journal of Research 1(2) 15-21 2012
7. M S Andhale and Seema Sambrani Cholesterol biotransformation by organic solvent tolerant Bacillus subtilis AF 549498 in monophasic systems Swayam prakash, Luminescence, Journal of Research 1 10-15 2011

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

● Research Profile

Patent:
Patent Title Name of Applicant(s) Patent No. Award Date Agency/Country Status
1 A method of detection of DNA transformation using Carbon dots Seema Sambrani and Vishal Shetty 354503 20/12/20 Indian Patent Office, India Granted
Copyright: Solvent Engineering for environmental and industrial applications Copyrights Office, Government of India 2022