Bio Summary:
Dr. Sonika Sharma is a distinguished Professor specializing in Food and Nutrition. With a keen interest in Public Health, Development of Functional Foods, and Food Safety, Dr. Sharma has made significant contributions to the field. Her research focuses on optimizing nutritional compositions and enhancing food safety in various agricultural products.
Education:
B.Sc. (Home Science) – PAU Gold Medalist
M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) – PAU Merit Scholarship Holder
Research Focus:
Public Health
Development of Functional Foods
Food Safety
Professional Journey:
Dr. Sharma’s professional journey includes notable roles as a Co-Principal Investigator in research projects funded by Punjab Government and NABARD. She has successfully commercialized technologies related to pumpkin seeds and Vitamin D-enriched mushroom powder.
Honors & Awards:
SwaranPadak Award for Experimental Nutrition
Best Oral Presentation Awards at various conferences
PAU Merit Scholarships and Certificates
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Sharma has contributed significantly to the scientific community with research papers on topics such as biochemical diversity in Brassica leafy greens, optimization of nutritional composition in microgreens, and the hepatoprotective effect of lemongrass detoxifying drink.
Assessment and Prediction of Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Liver Cirrhosis Patients
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- Journal: Nutrire
- Year: 2023
- DOI: 10.1186/s41110-023-00189-9
- Contributors: Sehgal, P.; Sharma, S.; Sood, A.; Dharni, K.; Kakkar, C.; Batta, S.; Sahotra, M.
Trends of Inflammatory Bowel Disease from the Global Burden of Disease Study (1990-2019)
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- Journal: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology
- Year: 2023
- DOI: 10.1007/S12664-023-01430
- Contributors: Dharni, Khushdeep; Singh, Arshdeep; Sharma, Sonika; Midha, Vandana; Kaur, Kirandeep; Mahajan, Ramit; Dulai, Parambir S.; Sood, Ajit
Trends of Inflammatory Bowel Disease from the Global Burden of Disease Study (1990-2019)
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- Journal: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology
- Year: 2023
- DOI: 10.1007/s12664-023-01430-z
- Contributors: Dharni, K.; Singh, A.; Sharma, S.; Midha, V.; Kaur, K.; Mahajan, R.; Dulai, P.S.; Sood, A.
Ameliorative Effect of Lemongrass and Celery against CCl<sub>4</sub> Induced Oxidative Stress and Acute Hepatotoxicity in Rats: An In Vivo Assessment
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- Journal: Annals of Phytomedicine: An International Journal
- Year: 2022
- DOI: 10.54085/AP.2022.11.1.38
- Contributors: Mahar, Jyoti Bohra; Sharma, Sonika; Kaur, Rajdeep; Grover, Kiran; Dharni, Khushdeep; Nara, Usha
Role of Vitamin D beyond Bone Health: A Systematic Review
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- Journal: Annals of Phytomedicine: An International Journal
- Year: 2022
- DOI: 10.54085/AP.2022.11.2.13
- Contributors: Yogesh; Sharma, Sonika
Author Metrics:
Dr. Sharma’s research has gained recognition with awards, best paper presentations, and inclusion in package of practices. She has consistently demonstrated excellence in her contributions to the field.
- Citations: 6 documents
- Documents: 9
- h-index: 2
Research Timeline:
2011-12: Investigated the effect of household processing on pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables.
2020: Commercialized pumpkin seeds technology.
2021: Explored business planning and sustainability in FPOs in Punjab.
2022: Assessed the performance and future prospects of selected FPOs in Punjab.
2023: Successfully commercialized Vitamin D-enriched mushroom powder technology.
Dr. Sonika Sharma’s research journey reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in Food and Nutrition, ensuring its practical application, and contributing to the scientific community through innovative and impactful research.
