About

Dr. Richa Mor is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at NIILM University, Kaithal. She holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and M.Sc. in Biotechnology & Molecular Biology from CCSHAU, Hisar. With over nine years of post Ph. D. teaching experience and qualifications in CSIR-NET and ASRB-NET, she brings both academic depth and practical insight to her role. Her research interests lie in Molecular Biology, Microbial Technology and Nanotechnology. 

Professional Activities

Panelist in the panel discussion on “Publication Misconduct” held on March 28, 2025, as part of a One-Week Faculty Development Program (Hybrid Mode) titled “Research and Publication Ethics: Issues, Challenges & Solutions,” conducted from March 25 to March 31, 2025, and organized by the Centre for Professional Development (CPD) and the Department of Library and Information Science, NIILM University, Kaithal.

Participated as an Organizing Committee Member in the Two Days AICTE-sponsored National Seminar on “Indigenous Knowledge System and Recent Advances in Science, Management, Engineering & Technology for Sustainable Development,” held on October 30–31, 2025, at NIILM University, Kaithal.

Participated as an Organizing Committee Member in the Two Days ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar on “Sustainable Development and Energy Security: An Interdisciplinary Approach” held on July 15–16, 2025, at NIILM University, Kaithal.

Co-ordinator at one day International Multidisciplinary Seminar on May 10, 2025 at NIILM University Kaithal on Transformative Potential of AI and Accelerated Technological Advancements in Driving Sustainable Development.

Convenor at One Day National Seminar held at NIILM University, Kaithal on Feb. 28, 2025 on Innovative Technology and Scientific Solutions for a Sustainable Future.

Convenor at One Day International Multidisciplinary Conference held at NIILM University, Kaithal on Dec. 21, 2024 on Multidisciplinary & Sustainable Development: Global Trends, Challenges and Opportunities.

Keynote speaker at Two days National Seminar on The Future of Learning: AI driven Education, organised by SSR College of Education, Kachhwa, Karnal on 17-18 December, 2024.

Co-ordinator at one day National Seminar On ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathway for Sustainable Development’ held on August 12, 2024 at NIILM University, Kaithal (Haryana).

Co-ordinator at one day National Symposium on Youth Skills and Sustainable Development: Building an Equitable and Inclusive Future of Work held on July 15, 2024 at NIILM University, Kaithal (Haryana)

Professional Development Activities

FDP

Attended One-Week Faculty Development Programme (Hybrid Mode) (March 25, 2025, to March 31, 2025) on “Research and Publication Ethics: Issues, Challenges & Solutions” organized by Centre for Professional Development (CPD) & Department of Library and information Science, NIILM University, Kaithal.

Attended One-Week Faculty Development Programme (Hybrid Mode) (1st– 5th December 2025) on “Green Chemistry and Engineering for Environmental Sustainability” organized by Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur (Panjab).

Completed Online NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme (MMC-033-2024-AUG-A-02226) from 8 to 14 August, 2024 under Malviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of UGC organized by MM-TTC, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Sonipat, Haryana.

Participated in one day Faculty Development Program on ‘Competency Based Assessment’ on Sept 07, 2024 at NIILM University, Kaithal.

WORKSHOPS

 

Participation at the One Day Workshop organized by the Department of Mathematics and Centre for Professional Development (CPD) NIILM University, Kaithal, Haryana on January 18, 2025 on ‘Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel’

 

Participated in online International Workshop on "AI Tools for Advanced Research and Publications" from 03-07-2025 to 05-07-2025 at Research and Publication Division, Scholars Gate - Research Training Institute, Tamil Nadu, India.

 

Participated in IP Awareness Program /Training Program under “National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission” on September 09, 2025.

 

Participated in GeoVision Summit & Workshop-2025 on Exploring the future scope and current trends in Geospatial Technologies on August 2, 2025 at NIILM University, Kaithal.

 

Participated in IP Awareness Program /Training Program under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission on March 20, 2025.

 

Participated in Two-Day workshop (28-29 August, 2024) on Foundation Knowledge and Concept Buildings in Bioinformatics organized by Department of Botany, Chaudhary DeviLal University, Sirsa (Haryana)

 

Publications

 Kaushik, A., Kaura, S., & Mor, R. (2025). Synthesis and characterization of Pullulan encapsulated Ursolic acid nanoparticles for enhanced bioavailability and Acetylcholinesterase inhibition in Alzheimer’s disease therapy. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 15(1), 124–139.https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/334

Malik and Mor (2025). Targeted Delivery of Farnesene-Functionalized Nanoparticles in Cervical and Ovarian Cancer: Synthesis, Characterization, and Cytotoxicity. Int. J. Sci. Info. July, 2025, 3 (4), 1-17

Kaushik, A., Kaura, S., & Mor, R. (2025). Redefining Preclinical Neuroscience: AI-Driven in-Silico Models as Ethical and Efficient Alternatives to Animal Testing in Alzheimer’s Nanomedicine Research. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2025.1215000154P

Kaushik, A., Kaura, S., & Mor, R. (2024). Preparation of Ursolic Acid-Loaded Eudragit Nanoparticles to Assess Their Antioxidant Activities. Paper presented at the One Day International Seminar on Bridging Barriers: Advancements and Innovations in Multidisciplinary Research in the Light of NEP 2020, NIILM University, Kaithal, Haryana.

Kaushik, A., Kaura, S., & Mor, R. (2024). Preparation and Evaluation of Ursolic Acid-Loaded Gum Ghatti Nanoparticles as Antioxidants. Paper presented at the International Conference on Multidisciplinarity & Sustainable Development: Global Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities, NIILM University, Kaithal, Haryana. 

Mor, R. (2024). A review on development of enzymatic biosensors for industrial applications. World Journal of Advanced research and reviews. World Journal of Advanced Research And Reviews. 23(01): 2582-2590. ISSN Online 2581-9615.

Mor, R. (2024) Holistic Development through Interdisciplinary Education: Insight from NEP- 2020, paper presented in One Day International Seminar on Bridging Barriers: Advancement & Innovation in Multidisciplinary research in light of NEP-2020 held on 19 May 2024 at NIILM University, Kaithal (Haryana).

Kaushik, A., Kaushik, A., Mor, R., Kaura, S., & Sharma, S. (2023). Synthesis and characterization of Gum Acacia encapsulated Ursolic acid nanoparticles enhancing bioavailability and Acetylcholinesterase inhibition for therapeutic approach of Alzheimer’s disease. International Journal of Pharmacy Research and Technology, 5(3), 156–169. https://doi.org/10.48047/AFJBS.5.3.2023.156-169 cc45b2ce5e1e169f5faa09b4918722c5.pdf

Mor, R. (2022). Integration of Biotechnology in Enzyme based waste upcycling Solutions: A review. International journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences. 11(13): 2070-2083. ISSN  Print 2319 1775, ISSN Online 2320-7876.

Goyal, M., Gautam, R., Kumar, P. and Dhillon, S. (2015). Application of Inter Simple Sequence Repeat markers to analyze molecular relationship in Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L. em. Thell). Agri. Sci. Digest. 35.ISSN No. 0976-0547.

Gautam, R. and Sharma, J. (2014). Optimization, purification of cellulase produced from Bacillus subtilis subsp. inaquosorum under solid state fermentation and its potential applications in denim industry. Int. J. Sci. Res.2319-7064: (1759-1763).ISSN No. 2319-7064.

Gautam, R. and Sharma, J. (2014). Production and optimization of alkaline cellulase from Bacillus subtilis in submerged fermentation. Int. J. Sci. Res.2319-7064: (1186-1194). ISSN No.2319-7064.

Garg, G., Dhiman, S. S., Gautam, R., Mahajan, R., Patra, A.K. and Sharma, J.(2013). Bioscouring of jute fabric by cellulase free alkalo thermostable Xylanase from Bacillus pumilus ASH. J. of Mol. Cat.B: Enzymatic.85-86:43-48.ISSN No. 1381-1177.

 

 

Books/ Patents/ Projects

Co-author of ‘The Cell – The Blueprint of Life’. ed:1. Shodh Publication, 2025. ISBN: 978-81-968994-4-8.

Editor of ‘Nanoworld’. ed:1. Shodh Publication, 2025. ISBN: 978-81-987410-1-1.

Mor (December, 2024). Virtual Labs. Educational Transformation in Digital Era. (ISBN: 978-81-976503-0-7)

Mor (June, 2024). ‘Exploring Urban Agriculture Landscape in India. Futuristic Trends in Agriculture and Allied Sciences’. ISBN: 978-93-340-6651-7.

 

Professional Affiliations:

Qualifications: M.Sc. Ph.D.

Work Experience: 9 yrs

Research Interest: Molecular Biology, Microbial Enzyme Technology, Nanotechnology