Academic profile
About Dr. Dheeman
Associate Professor of Microbiology & Biotechnology at MVN University, Palwal (NCR), Haryana, with over two decades of research, teaching, and editorial contributions to the life sciences.
Academic journey
Dr. Shrivardhan Dheeman completed his doctoral research in Microbiology and has since built a distinguished academic career spanning teaching, research, and scientific publishing. His work bridges fundamental microbial science with applied agricultural and environmental biotechnology.
Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of plant growth-promoting microorganisms, endophytic bacteria, and microbial consortia for sustainable agriculture. His research has been indexed in leading international databases including Elsevier, Web of Science, and NCBI.
As a prolific editor and author, Dr. Dheeman has brought together global experts through Springer Nature volumes that address pressing challenges in agrobiology, climate resilience, and mineral nutrient management.
Research interests
Core areas of scientific investigation and applied research
Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms
Investigating PGPM mechanisms including nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilisation, and phytohormone production for sustainable crop enhancement.
Endophytic Microbiology
Characterising endophytic bacteria and fungi that colonise plant tissues and confer stress tolerance, disease resistance, and improved nutrient uptake.
Microbial Consortia & Biofertilisers
Developing multi-strain microbial consortia as eco-friendly alternatives to chemical fertilisers for sustainable agrobiology.
Climate Resilience in Microorganisms
Studying how soil and plant-associated microorganisms adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change on agricultural ecosystems.
Molecular Phylogenetics & Genomics
Applying 16S rRNA sequencing and genomic tools to characterise novel microbial taxa, with 25+ sequences deposited in NCBI GenBank.
Biotechnological Applications
Translating microbial research into practical biotechnological solutions for agriculture, environmental remediation, and food security.
Teaching experience
Courses taught at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Awards & honours
Best Research Paper Award
Recognised for outstanding contribution to agricultural microbiology research at a national science conference.
Editorial Board Member
Frontiers in Microbiology — serving as a peer reviewer and editorial board member for this high-impact international journal.
Springer Nature Edited Volumes
Successfully edited six peer-reviewed volumes published by Springer Nature, a globally recognised academic publisher.
NCBI GenBank Depositor
Deposited 25+ novel microbial sequences in the NCBI GenBank, contributing to the global genomic reference database.