Prof. Dr. Aparna Gunjal | Microbiology and Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Dept of Environmental Science, Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce & Science College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra | India

Dr. Aparna B. Gunjal is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in Industrial Microbiology, Microbiology, and Environmental Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Savitribai Phule Pune University, focusing on microbial enrichment of agro-industrial by-products for soil conditioners, and completed postdoctoral research at Hong Kong Baptist University. Her academic contributions include extensive teaching at the postgraduate level, covering practical and theoretical courses in Environmental Science and Microbiology, with emphasis on industrial wastewater treatment and molecular biology. She has also undergone industry-oriented training at prominent dairy and distillery establishments, reflecting a strong integration of research, teaching, and applied microbiology.

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