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Assist. Prof. Dr . Vaishali Majithiya | Marine Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Saurashtra University  | India

Assist. Prof. Dr . Vaishali  Majithiya is an accomplished microbiologist and Assistant Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Atmiya University, Rajkot, India, with extensive experience in teaching and research. She has guided and contributed to research projects spanning M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. levels, focusing on functional aspects of probiotics, azo dye decolorization and degradation, and the biotechnological potential of bacteria associated with marine hosts along the Saurashtra coastline. Her expertise encompasses Actinobacteria, bioactivity assays, enzyme production and immobilization, DNA extraction, PCR, SDS-PAGE, gel electrophoresis, ARDRA, RAPD, plant growth-promoting activity, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antifungal activity, chromatographic techniques, probiotics, and xenobiotic biodegradation. Dr. Majithiya has published high-impact research articles in journals such as the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Geomicrobiology Journal, and the Journal of Marine Biological Association of India, contributed book chapters, and presented her work at national and international conferences, winning multiple awards for excellence in research. She holds patents for innovative enzyme immobilization and production methods, reflecting her commitment to applied biotechnology. Dr. Majithiya has also participated in advanced workshops and certificate courses on next-generation sequencing, recombinant DNA technology, R-programming, and research methodology, further strengthening her practical and analytical skills. Beyond research, she has served as a visiting lecturer in various universities and colleges and contributed to faculty development programs and organizational committees for symposia in emerging trends in health care. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, she combines academic rigor with a passion for innovation and mentorship, fostering the development of students and young researchers while advancing knowledge in microbiology and biotechnology. Her career demonstrates a sustained commitment to scientific excellence, education, and societal impact through research-driven applications.

Featured Publications

Majithiya, V. R., & Gohel, S. D. (2022). Marine invertebrates: Diversity and biological significance. In Actinobacteria: Diversity, Applications and Medical Aspects (Vol. 23, p. 11).

Majithiya, V., & Gohel, S. (2020). Isolation and screening of extracellular enzymes producing actinobacteria associated with seaweed. In Proceedings of the National Conference on Innovations in Biological Sciences (p. 10).

Majithiya, V. R., & Gohel, S. D. (2022). Isolation and characterization of marine actinobacteria associated with the seaweeds, Codium dwarkense and Sargassum cinereum, collected from the Veraval coastline, Gujarat, India. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, 64, 34.

Gohel, S. D., Majithiya, V. R., & Singh, S. P. (2023). Genetic and physiological diversity of marine actinobacteria from the Okha Coast, Gujarat, India. Geomicrobiology Journal, 40(6), 590–604.

Majithiya, V. R., & Gohel, S. D. (2025). Agro-industrial waste utilization, medium optimization, and immobilization of economically feasible halo-alkaline protease produced by Nocardiopsis dassonvillei strain VCS-4. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 197(1), 545–569.

Vaishali Majithiya | Marine Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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