Dr. Urvashi joined PAU as Chemist on 24.05.2018 after completing BSc (Medical) from Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana in 2004, M.Sc. (Chemistry) from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana in 2006. She did her PhD (Chemistry) from PAU, Ludhiana in 2016. Her field of specialization is Natural Product Chemistry. She has guided 9 MSc and 1 PhD students as major advisor, published 44 research papers in National and International journals. She has also contributed 06 book chapters in books published by leading scientific publishers like Royal Society of Chemistry, Springer and Elsevier etc. She is coordinator of COBS&H for Alumni related information. 

Professional Accomplishments

Research Publications:

1. Kaur H, Bhardwaj U and Kaur R (2021) Cymbopogon nardus essential oil: A comprehensive review on its chemistry and bioactivity. J Essen Oil Res 33(3): 205-20. (Naas rating: 7.15)
2. Kaur H, Bhardwaj U, Kaur R and Kaur H 2021. Chemical composition and antifungal potential of Citronella (Cymbopogan nardus) essential oil and major compounds. J Essent Oil Bear Plants 24(3): 571-81. (NAAS Rating: 6.82)
3. Singh A, Bhardwaj U, Kaur R and Vyas P (2023) Chemical composition, microencapsulation and comparative antimicrobial studies of unencapsulated and encapsulated carrot seed essential oil. J Essen Oil Bear Plants 26(1): 232-43.  (NAAS rating 7.70)
4. Pooja,  Bhardwaj U,  Kaur R and  Gill R (2023) Antifungal activity of essential oil and emulsifiable concentrates of citronella and lemon grass against Phomopsis vexans. Arch Phytopathol Plant Prot 56(12):  942-60. (NAAS rating 6.34)
5. Anjum F, Bhardwaj U, Patel S A H, Jindal S K, Kaur R and Chawla N (2024) Portraying phytochemical and genetic components of elite cultivated chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes. Nat Prod Res 1-7. (NAAS Rating:7.91)

Awards and Recognitions:

• PAU Merit Fellowship in M.Sc. Chemistry (2004-06).
• Merit Certificate in M.Sc. and Ph.D.
• Award of Honour for highest OCPA in M.Sc. Chemistry by Society for Advancement of Academics, Sports and Cultural Activities (SAASCA), Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
• Qualified UGC-CSIR NET in 2011
• Awarded Academic Roll of Honour for M.Sc. Batch topper (2004-2006).