Humera Nazneen

Dear Sir/Madam
I am pleased to attach my CV and application for the post of Senior Lecturer in Botany (Plant Science),GCSE Biology,Chemistry,physics Nd Science(GCSE) as advertised on the job website. Myself Humeraha Nazneen holds a 20 years of teaching experience in Botany where I have taught subjects like Cell Biology, Plant Physiology, Anatomy Ecology, Plant Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Tissue culture ,Classical Botany (Angiosperms, Gymnosperms, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Algae, Fungi) for both public and private sectors. I believe that this post represents an excellent opportunity for me to develop my academic career and I consider myself to be an eminently suitable candidate with highly relevant research and teaching experience.
My PhD was entitled “Somaclonal variation studies in Stevia rebaudiana Bert. Stevia rebaudiana Bert (Asteraceae) has garnered attention with the rise in the demand for low – carbohydrate, low-sugar food alternatives. It has also shown promise in medical research for treating such conditions as obesity and high blood pressure. Stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose, even enhancing glucose tolerance, therefore, it is attractive as a natural sweetener to diabetics and others on carbohydrate-controlled diets. In the present research we have taken a mother plant of Stevia rebaudiana Bert (Asteraceae) and cultured it in tissue culture lab in order to avoid contamination. Here we have standardized the protocols for micropropogation to rooting of the plant, we were able to micropropogate the Stevia plant in tissues culture lab we have developed callus, observed Somatic embryos and were successful in generating plants from somatic embryo genetically grown callus, we have gone for HPLC analysis of Stevioside compound which is the main component for the sweetness of the plant in this analysis we have compared standard Stevioside with that of invitro somatic embryo genetically grown plants Stevioside and found no variation in the concentration of sweetness of the compound, we came across different types of molecular techniques, like RFLP,RAPD, like that., here we have also done RAPD analysis and found no variation as compared to the controlled plant. The results brought into the light the potential nature of Stevia. No genetic variability was detected among the tissue culture raised plant – lets, nodal explants can be successfully employed for the commercial multiplication of Stevia without much risk of genetic instability.
I have published 4 papers in this research topic. I believe that my research experience will address topics that will also be accessible to undergraduate and post graduate researchers, and I would be thrilled to have the chance to direct both undergraduate and post graduate research projects in plant tissue culture techniques as well as guide independent studies in tissue culture, and molecular biology area.
As my CV illustrates, I have a broad range of teaching experience, from extensive tutoring and individual mentoring to teaching undergraduate and post graduate courses in Botany. In the undergraduate and post graduate courses at Osmania University, I prepare and deliver my own lectures for 15 hrs./ week, hold office hours and review sessions, help to write and grade exams, and am always accessible to students by email. And sit with the students and discuss their paper which involves negotiation of ideas and problem-solving skills. Indeed, I believe improving communication with the student body is paramount. My efforts in improving the student experience have helped the department achieve a reputation for transparency and innovation.
I am now keen to develop my academic career further in a highly rated research institution where there are opportunities for future career development. With a reputation for academic and research excellence, I believe that joining this department will expose me to a vigorous research community which will allow tremendous cross-fertilization of ideas. I would also be interested in getting involved in your degree programmes and in your e-learning initiatives, which is an interest of mine.
In summary, I would like to reiterate my interest in the position and would be extremely grateful if you would consider my application positively. I am convinced I would bring a great deal to the department.

Your’s Sincerely
Dr. Humeraha Nazneen
Department of Botany
Nizam College
Hyderabad, Telangana
India 500057