Shubhra K.

Dr. Shubhra Khare is an accomplished academician and researcher with a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Allahabad, completed in 2022. Her doctoral thesis focused on "Effect of stresses on allelopathic potential of plants", underscoring her expertise in plant physiology, stress biology, and allelopathy. She also holds an M.Sc. (Botany) with distinction and a B.Sc., both from the University of Allahabad.
Dr. Khare currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Invertis University, Bareilly (August 2023 – March 2025), where she is actively involved in:
Mentoring undergraduate students in research and dissertations,
Publishing research articles and book chapters,
Organizing academic events such as national/international conferences and workshops.
Previously, she held a similar academic position at Kripalu Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Pratapgarh, where she contributed to both teaching and departmental research activities.
She has a strong research portfolio with 30 publications, over 600 citations, and an h-index of 10. Her work includes high-impact journal articles and numerous book chapters, focusing on plant responses to environmental stresses, secondary metabolites, nanoparticles, and sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Khare has also published two patents related to soil stabilization using innovative cementitious compositions and crumb rubber.
Her academic skills extend to:
Using analytical tools like SPSS and Origin,
Excellent research writing and presentation,
Supervising students in scientific projects,
Organizing events like the International Conference ICRAS-2024 and a workshop on Vertical Gardening and Bonsai Formation.
She is the recipient of several honors including:
CSIR-UGC-JRF in Life Sciences,
GATE-XL qualification,
Poster Presentation Award at a national conference,
Dr. J. P. Srivastava Memorial Award in B.Sc.
Dr. Khare is known for her commitment to academic excellence, strong teamwork, and a passion for mentoring and scientific outreach. She is proficient in both English and Hindi and has a keen interest in writing, reading, and music.