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teach post graduate students and B.Tech students of different
discipline. I guide Ph.D. students in the area of polymer chemistry and
also I guide PG projects and Seminars
Could you tell us briefly about your family background?
I come from a middle class
family, my father used to work in NIRD, Hyderabad and mother was a Hindi
teacher in a private school. I have a younger brother. I was born and
bought up in Hyderabad.I was obedient , very sincere and hard working
from Childhood.I learnt Kuchipudi for 7 years.
Role Model:
My Role model is Dr. Daisaku
Ikeda, President, Soka Gakkai International. The atitude towards wining
life filled with compassion, courage and wisdom inspires me.
Job Profile:
I am Asst.Professor and
Coordinator at Amity Center for Carbohydrate Chemistry,Amity University
Uttar Pradesh, Noida.I am involved in Teaching and Research, have guided
2 Ph.D students,Won Lucid Research Award, have presented paper at 11th
International Hydrocolloid Confernce at Pudue University,USA
Growth Strategy:
I remain updated in my field of
Research and as have developed contacts worldwide. I am solely looking
after Amity Center for Carbohydrate Research which is one of its kind in
Asia.I also take on Administartive responsibilities and ready to take
on any task whenever asked for.
The Journey So Far:
I am totally an Academician
but Since 2005 I am in A private University, Amity University Uttar
Pradesh noida where my commitment is 24 x 7. The journey has been good
and it was a learning process which makes you to grow as an individual
and become strong
Required Reading:
Books on all field of Science; Linkedin wesites and Publications by Taylor and Francis; Springer ETC.
Plans For The Future:
I see myself as anProfessor in
a couple of years from now wherein I will be handling Projects,
developing Indo-US, Indo-Europe ties in the field of Carbohydrate
Chemistry
Advice For New Professionals:
Persevere with Patience. Give 100 percent at your place of work and results will surely come.
Working Life Management:
I give 100 % at office and 100
% at home and never let one area interfere with the other. At office I
am confined to my work and at home I spend all the time with my 2 lovely
children.
Other Thoughts:
Live every moment.Life is the most precious treasures of all. Learn to love and respect your own life.
Done Differently:
I will start by intiating this Center Amity Center fo Carbohydrate Research in the beginning of my Carrier nad less emotional.
Prized Accomplishment(s):
Lucid Research Award
Establishment of AMity Center for Carbohydrate Research
Oral Presentation given at Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research on 15t May which was appreciated by one and all
The Decisions That Matter
Remaining firm to be in a
field of Research in which I can do complete justice and hence intiated
this approach of having a center dedicated to Carbohydrate Research
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yashoda.mp@manipal.edu 
