Bio

Dr. Garima Khaspuria is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agriculture at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Genetics and has extensive experience in biotechnology research and teaching. Recently, she completed a Post-Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics, integrating analytical and machine learning approaches into agriculture and healthcare research. Her work focuses on genetics, plant disease management, and data-driven decision-making.

Additional Administrative Titles

Departmental Coordinator, Institute Innovation Council (IIC)

Academic Degrees

• Post-Graduate Program (PGP), Data Science Business Analytics
• Great Learning & McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin (2023–2024)
• Ph.D., Biomedical Genetics (Biotechnology)
• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow (2019)
• Dissertation: Role of Inflammatory Gene Polymorphism in Susceptibility to Chronic Periodontitis
• M.Sc., Bio-Medical Genetics
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore (2010)
• B.Sc. Biotechnology, Rajasthan University, Jaipur (2008)

Academic Appointments

• Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur (2017 – Present)
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Genetics, Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, and Seed Technology
• Supervising student research projects and dissertations
• Contributing to curriculum design and academic development

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor / Associate Professor Department of Agriculture, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur (Jan 2017 – Present)
• Conducted teaching and research in Biotechnology and Genetics
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to edited books
• Applied statistical and analytical tools for biological data interpretation
• Guided undergraduate students in research methodology and project work
• Organized academic conferences, workshops, and symposiums
• Research Assistant Department of Genetics, SGPGIMS, Lucknow (Mar 2011 – Dec 2013)
• Worked on DBT-funded research projects focusing on genetic polymorphism
• Performed molecular and statistical analysis of biomedical data
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for research publications

Courses Taught

• Degree Courses Taught
• Genetics and Plant Breeding
• Plant Pathology
• Crop Improvement (Rabi Crops)
• Advanced Seed Technology
• Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture
• Teaching Approach
• Focus on concept-based and application-oriented learning
• Integration of data science tools (Excel, Python, Tableau) in agriculture education
• Use of case studies, practical demonstrations, and student-led research