DR. ALKA MISRA
Associate Professor
Astronomy/Astrophysics/Astrobiology
Mathematics and Astronomy
Basic Details
DR. ALKA MISRA
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Associate Professor
Mathematics and Astronomy
Qualification Details
| S.No. | Qualification | Name Of University | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Sc. | University of Lucknow | 1989 |
| 2 | Doctorate | University of Lucknow | 1995 |
| 3 | Post-Doctorate | University of Sao Paulo | 1997 |
Positions Held
| S.No. | Employer | Designation | Employment Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date from | Date to | |||
| 1 | O1733University of Lucknow | Assistant Professor | 10/04/2004 | Presently Working |
Academic Details
Recent Significant Publications, Articles, Cases
| S.No. | Title | Journal | Volume/Issue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O5927Theoretical study of formation of Propanal CH3CH2CHO) in interstellar medium. | Proceeding of International Symposium on Advances in functional and Biological Materials (ISAFBM-2019) ISBN 978-93-5351-834-0 | 1 | 2020 |
| 2 | O5926Theoretical study of possible reaction pathways for the formation of isocyanogen (CNCN) in interstellar medium. | Proceeding of International Symposium on Advances in functional and Biological Materials (ISAFBM-2019) ISBN 978-93-5351-834-0 | 1 | 2020 |
| 3 | O5928Predictions of Theoretical IR Spectra for the Formation of Acetaldehyde by the Reaction between atomic and Methanol adsorbed on the Surface of Interstellar water Ice. | Proceeding of International Symposium on Advances in functional and Biological Materials (ISAFBM-2019) ISBN 978-93-5351-834-0 | 1 | 2019 |
| 4 | O5930Theoretical approach to study the formation of C2H4O2 in interstellar medium through reaction between Interstellar Formaldehyde molecules. | Research in Astronomy & Astrophysics Vol. 20, Pg. 01-13 (2020) Doi: 10.1088/1674–4527/20/1/14 Impact Factor: 1.63 | 20 | 2019 |
| 5 | O5929Theoretical study of possible reaction mechanisms for the formation of Carbodiimide in the Interstellar medium (ISM) and polarizabilities of Carbodiimide. | Origin of Life and Evolution of Biosphere Vol. 49, Pg. 89-103 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11084-019-09577-6 Impact Factor: 1.765 | 49 | 2019 |
| 6 | O5931A Quantum chemical study on the formation of Ethanimine (CH3CHNH) in the interstellar ice. | Astrophysics & Space Science Vol. 263 No.213, 2-11 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10509-018-3399-6 Impact Factor: 1.885 | 263 | 2018 |
| 7 | O5933A theoretical quantum chemical study of Alanine formation in interstellar medium | The European Physical Journal D Vol. 71 No.21, 1-10 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1140/epjd/e2017-70575-2 Impact Factor: 1.228 | 71 | 2017 |
| 8 | O5932Formation of E-Cyanomethamine in nitrile rich environment. | Research in Astronomy & Astrophysics Vol. 17, No.1, Pg.1-10 (2017) doi: 10.1088/1674–4527/17/1/1 Impact Factor: 1.63 | 17 | 2017 |
| 9 | O5934Formation of Interstellar Molecules. | Proceeding of International Conference on Perspectives in Vibrational Spectroscopy (2016) ISBN 978-5267-364-3 | 1 | 2016 |
| 10 | O5936Formation of Cyanoallene (buta-2-3-dientrile) in interstellar medium: A Quantum Chemical and spectroscopic Study. | Research in Astronomy & Astrophysics Vol. 14, No. 3, Pg. 275-284 (2014) https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1674-4527/14/3/002 doi: 10.1088/1674–4527/14/3/002 Impact Factor: 1.63 | 14 | 2014 |
| 11 | O5935Quantum Chemical approach to Serine formation in the Interstellar medium: A Possible Reaction Path. | Astronomy & Astrophysics Vol. 563, No.A55, Pg. A55, 1-8 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201118470 Impact Factor: 6.209 | 563 | 2014 |
| 12 | O5937Reaction Between CH2 and HCCN: A Theoretical Approach to Acronitrile Formation in the Interstellar Medium. | Origin of Life and Evolution of Biosphere Vol. 44, Pg. 143-157 (2014) DOI 10.1007/s11084-014-9373-6 Impact Factor: 1.765 | 44 | 2014 |
| 13 | O5938Quantum chemical analysis for the formation of Glycine in the interstellar medium. Research in | Astronomy & Astrophysics Vol. 13, No. 8, Pg. 912-920 (2013) https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1674-4527/13/8/003/meta Impact Factor - 1.63 | 13 | 2013 |
| 14 | O5947A theoretical approach for the formation of Cynoallene in Interstellar clouds. | Advancement and Futuristic Trends in Material Science Pg. 160-165 (2011) ISBN: 978-8424-706-0 | 1 | 2012 |
| 15 | O5945Mass-loss rates, dust particle sizes, nuclear active areas and minimum nuclear radii of target comets for missions STARDUST and CONTOUR. | Monthly Notices of Royal Astron. Soc., 326, Pg. 852-868 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-8711.2001.04443.x Impact Factor: 5.1032 | 326 | 2012 |
| 16 | O5946On the relationship between visual magnitudes and gas and dust production rates in target comets to space missions. | Advances in Space Research Vol., 39, Issue 3, Pg. 335-490 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2006.09.039 Impact Factor: 1.076 | 39 | 2012 |
| 17 | O5943On the source of Sulfur dimer (S2) in the innermost coma of Comet Halley. | Paper presented at the sixth Asian Pacific Meeting, Pune, India, August (1993) | 1 | 2012 |
| 18 | O5944On the source of Sulfur dimer (S2) in the innermost coma of Comet Halley. | Monthly Notices of Royal Astron. Soc., 272, Pg. 89-95 (1995) http://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1995MNRAS.272...89S Impact Factor: 5.103 | 272 | 2012 |
| 19 | O5941Production rate of H2O molecule as indicator of surface temperature of cometary nucleus. | Bull. Astron. Soc. India297-305 (1992) http://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1992BASI...20..297S Impact Factor: 0.829 | 20 | 2012 |
| 20 | O5942Representative abundances of a few positive ions in the innermost coma of Comet Halley. | Earth, Moon and Planets, 60, Pg. 59-68 (1993) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00612181 Impact Factor: 1.033 | 60 | 2012 |
| 21 | O5940Role of Cloud Computing | Proceeding of All India Seminar on Cloud Computing (2012) IETE, Lucknow | 1 | 2012 |
| 22 | O5939The reaction between CH3CN and HCOOH: A possible chemical process of Alanine formation in interstellar medium | Proceedings of International Conference on Astrophysics & Cosmology (ICAC) Central Department of Physics, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal. (2012) | 1 | 2012 |
Conferences, Seminars &Talks
| S.No. | Details | Year. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O6606International Conference on Advances in Light Technologies and Spectroscopy of Materials (ICALTSM-2016)” organized by Department of Physics, University of Lucknow and Laser & Spectroscopy Society of India. | 2016 |
| 2 | O6607National Conference on Functional Materials NCFM-2016)” organized by Department of Physics, Deen dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur. | 2016 |
| 3 | O6608National Seminar on Perspective of Astronomy (NSPA-2016)” jointly organized by Council of Science and Technology, U.P. and Department of Mathematics & Astronomy, University of Lucknow, Lucknow at UPCST, Lucknow. | 2016 |
| 4 | O6609International Conference on New Scintillations on Materials Horizon (ICNSMH-2016)” organized by Department of applied Physics, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Mahamata Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly. | 2016 |
| 5 | O66106th International Conference on Perspectives in Vibrational Spectroscopy (ICOPVS-2016)” organized by University of Lucknow, Lucknow. | 2016 |
| 6 | O6611102nd Indian Science Congress-2015 ISC-2015), hosted by University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus, Mumbai. | 2015 |
| 7 | O6612Conference on Recent Trends in Mathematics: Topological Algebraic Analysis & Applications”, organized by Bharat Ganita Parisd & Department of Mathematics & Astronomy, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. | 2015 |
| 8 | O66139th International Materials Conference& Exhibition (IMTEC2014) Conference”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | 2014 |
| 9 | O6614"Seminar on Frontiers of Astronomy-SFA-2014", organized by Council of Science & Technology (UPCST), Lucknow. | 2014 |
| 10 | O66155th International Conference on Perspectives in Vibrational Spectroscopy (ICOPVS-2014)”, organized by Department of Physics, Mar Ivanios College & The Kerla State Higher Education Council, Trivendrum, Kerla | 2014 |
| 11 | O6616International Symposium on Advances in Biological & Material Sciences (ISABMS-2014)”, organized by University of Lucknow & Humboldt Kolleg, University of Lucknow, Lucknow . | 2014 |
| 12 | O6617International Seminar on Recent Trends in Material Science-2013 (RTMS-13)” held at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly. | 2014 |
| 13 | O6618Seminar on Frontiers of Astronomy-SFA-2014", organized by Council of Science & Technology (U.P.C.S.T), Lucknow | 2014 |
| 14 | O6619Fourth International Conference on Perspective in Vibrational spectroscopy (ICOPVS-2013)” at Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara, Tiruvantpuram, Kerala. | 2013 |
| 15 | O6620National Conference on Role of Mathematics in Advancement of Science & Technology (NCRMAST-2013)” at B.S.N.V. College, Lucknow. | 2013 |
| 16 | O6621International Seminar on Advances in Bio & Nano Materials (ISABNM)” at Physics Department, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. | 2013 |
| 17 | O6622International Seminar on Recent Trends in Material Science-2013 (RTMS-13)” held at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly. | 2013 |
| 18 | O6623National seminar for Popularization of Astronomy”, organized by Council of Science & Technology, U.P. , Lucknow. | 2013 |
| 19 | O6624“9th International Materials Conference& Exhibition (IMTEC2014) Conference”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | 2013 |
| 20 | O6625International Seminar on Special Relativity (ISSR)-2012”, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. | 2012 |
| 21 | O6626International Conference on Astrophysics and Cosmology (ICAC) -2012” Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. | 2012 |
| 22 | O6627"Workshop for popularization of Astronomy”, Council of Science & Technology (CST), Lucknow. | 2012 |
| 23 | O662823rd International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy (ICORS 2012)” at Indian Institute of Science (ISC), Bangalore. | 2012 |
| 24 | O6629Role of Cloud Computing Process in Investigation of Extra Terrestrial Life and Intelligence”, in the “All India Seminar on Cloud Computing” organized by Institute of Engineers (India) & I.E.T.E., Lucknow. | 2012 |
| 25 | O6630International Conference on Chemistry and Materials Prospects and Perspectives (ICCMPP-2012)” organized by Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. Lucknow | 2012 |
Awards & Recognitions
| S.No. | Name Of Awards | Year. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O6600Appreciation Certificate for selection of “NSS State Award” for outstanding performance as NSS Program Officer on 23rd National Youth Festival | 2020 |
| 2 | O6601State Level Award under the contribution under SVEEP Program as NSS Program officer, University of Lucknow | 2020 |
| 3 | O6602Appreciation Certificate for a record of outstanding performance as NSS Program Officer from the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Lucknow | 2019 |
| 4 | O6603National: “Indira Gandhi N.S.S. Award-(2014-2015)” by HIS EXCELLANCY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA towards the unique contribution as Program Officer, (2015) | 2015 |
| 5 | O6604State Level Award from GOVERNOR OF UTTAR PRADESH towards the contribution for election commission of India as NSS Program officer | 2014 |
| 6 | O6605District Level: “Swami Vivekanand Award- by the Election Commissioner of State of U.P. for rendering outstanding services as a Program Officer | 2013 |
Academic/Administrative Services to the University
| S.No. | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | O5114Program officer, National Service Scheme (N.S.S.), University of Lucknow. |
| 2 | O5115Vice-President, Visual art Club of the Cultural Activity Board Sanskritiki, University of Lucknow. |
| 3 | O5116Member, committee for Ph.D. eligibility Test, University of Lucknow |
| 4 | O5117Member, Central facility of the Computational Research, University of Lucknow. |
| 5 | O5118Member, Departmental Committee. University of Lucknow. |
| 6 | O5119Member, Board of Studies, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. |
| 7 | O5120Member, Faculty Board, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. |
| 8 | O5121Member, Checking Squad, University of Lucknow. |
| 9 | O5122Assistant Proctor, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. |
| 10 | O5123President, Archery Club, Lucknow University Athletic Association. |
| 11 | O5124Assistant Dean Student Welfare, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. |
| 12 | O5125Convener, “International Seminar on Frontier of Spectroscopy (SFS-2008)”, organized by Department of Mathematics & Astronomy, University of Lucknow & MRSI - Lucknow Chapter. |
| 13 | O5126Coordinator, “National Seminar for Popularization of Astronomy (NSPA-I-2013)”, organized by Council of Science & Technology, U.P. & University of Lucknow, Lucknow. |
| 14 | O5127Coordinator, “National Seminar for Popularization of Astronomy (NSPA-II)”, organized by Council of Science & Technology, U.P. & University of Lucknow. |
| 15 | O5128Coordinator, "Seminar on Frontiers of Astronomy-SFA-2014" jointly organized by Department of Mathematics & Astronomy, University of Lucknow and Council of Science & Technology (U.P.C.S.T.), Lucknow. |
| 16 | O5129Coordinator, "Workshop on Space Science & Astronomy-WSSA-2014" jointly organized by Department of Mathematics & Astronomy, University of Lucknow, Council of Science & Technology (U.P.C.S.T.) |
| 17 | O5130Coordinator, “Workshop on Popularization of Astronomy (WPA-2015)”, organized by University of Lucknow, SKY Foundation. |
| 18 | O5131Convener, “National Seminar on New Perspectives of Astronomy” jointly organized by Council of Science and Technology, U.P. and, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. |
| 19 | O5132Organizing Secretary, “6th International Conference on Perspectives in Vibrational Spectroscopy (ICOPVS-2016)” organized by University of Lucknow, Lucknow. |
| 20 | O5133Convener, “National Seminar on Terrestrial & Extraterrestrial Life (NSTEL-2017)” organized by Council of science & Technology, U.P. & University of Lucknow, Lucknow. |
| 21 | O5134Convener, “National Seminar on Prevention of Ozone Layer (NSPOL-2017)” organized by Council of Science & Technology, U.P. |
| 22 | O5135Member, organizing committee of the “International Symposium on Advances in Functional & Biological Materials (ISAFBM-2019) organized by Humboldt Academy Lucknow & Physics Department, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. |
| 23 | O5136Organizer, Debate Competition on “Swami Vivekananda: Life, Teaching & Contributions” organized by National Service Scheme at Department of Mathematics & Astronomy, University of Lucknow, Lucknow |
| 24 | O5137Co-organizer, “One day Educational Competitions under National Youth Week” jointly organized by News-Times Corporation & National Service Scheme (NSS), University of Lucknow, Lucknow. |
Teaching Areas / Specialization
| S.No. | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | O5138Astro-Biology |
| 2 | O5139Astro-Chemistry |
| 3 | O5140Astro-Physics |
| 4 | O5141General Astronomy |
| 5 | O5142Spherical Trigonometry |
| 6 | O5143Spherical Astronomy |
Research Areas & Interests
| S.No. | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | O5113Astronomy/Astrophysics/Astrochemistry/Astrobiology |
Consulting Areas
| S.No. | Consulting Areas |
|---|---|
| 1 | O5112Astronomy/Astrophysics/Astrobiology |