School of Physics & Materials Science (SPMS)
Thapar University, Patiala 147004, PUNJAB
Phone: (O) +91-175-2393116; (M) +91-9781966136
Fax: +91-175-2393020
E-mail: bnchudasama@thapar.edu, bnchudasama@gmail.com www.thapar.edu
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Applications are invited for a post of Project Fellow in UGC sponsored major research project entitled “Studies on Antimicrobial Properties of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanostructures”. For the reference of applicants, the synopsis of the project is attached with this advertisement.
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech. in Materials Science / Physics / Biophysics /Chemistry / life Sciences with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade.
Age limit: 28 Years
Duration: Three years
Fellowship: Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for initial two years and Rs. 16,000/-p.m. from the third year onwards.
Interested candidates may send their applications along with a detailed resume at bnchudasama@thapar.edu by May 15, 2013.
Dr. Bhupendrakumar Chudasama
Assistant Professor & Young Scientist (DST)
School of Physics & Materials Science (SPMS)
Thapar University, Patiala 147004, PUNJAB
Phone: (O) +91-175-2393116; (M) +91-9781966136
Fax: +91-175-2393020
E-mail: bnchudasama@thapar.edu, bnchudasama@gmail.com www.thapar.edu
Synopsis of the project
Microorganisms can sometimes cause illness to humans and animals. Generally, immune system of the body destroys microorganisms before they can multiply and cause symptoms of disease. However, if the body is unable to do so then an external help in the form of antibiotics is required. Antibiotics are extremely useful aid in the pharmacopoeia against various infections. However, they should be used with cautions. Some common side effects that occur in patients who are using antibiotics include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pains, headache, fever, body and muscle aches and vomiting.
Development of resistant strains of microorganisms that are resistant to most of the currently available antibiotics is a major challenge in health care. The process time for the development of new antibiotics is quite large and hence these efforts will not be sufficient to cope up with the threats posed by the development of multidrug resistant strains of microorganisms.Hence, there is a vital and immediate need for the development of non-traditional medicines, against which microbes are unlikely to develop resistance. The new approach should also be able to overcome the drawbacks of narrow targeting antibiotics. Metal and metal oxide based materials are widely used for the treatment of infectious diseases in ancient time. However, technological advancement in the development of antibiotics had declined interest in these conventional drugs in the 20th century. Recent developments of multidrug resistant strains of microorganisms have rejuvenated interest in the antimicrobial properties of metal / metal oxide based materials.
The proposed study will enhance our understanding of growth mechanism of nanoparticles of metals and metal oxides. The detailed and systematic procedure will lay down the kinetic control parameters and its effect on the physical, chemical and biological properties of nanoparticles. The evaluation of antimicrobial properties of nanostructures against certain clinically important microorganisms will provide us the insight in the mechanism which might be responsible for the antimicrobial activities of metal and metal oxides at nanoscale. Further, the evaluation of antimicrobial properties of metals and metal oxide nanostructures against certain environmental friendly microorganism will be of very high significance. The knowledge gained from this aspect of the study may be useful in preparing exposure limits of these industrially important nanostructures.
