Namrata Acharya
Athens,USA
Summary
Experienced with conducting in-depth research and data analysis. Utilizes advanced methodologies and techniques to support academic projects. Knowledge of statistical software and laboratory protocols enhances research outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
09.2021 - 12.2023
Agriculture officer
Machhapuchre Rural Municipality
Kaski, Nepal
01.2021 - 07.2021
Education
Doctor of philosophy - Department of Crop And Soil Sciences
University of Georgia
Athens, GA03-2026
Master of Science - Plant Sciences
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University
Nepal01-2019
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Strong work ethic
- Strong academic record
- Self-directed and motivated
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Scientific writing
- Experimental design
- Plant tissue culture
- Bacterial and fungal culture
Affiliations
- Secretary: Nepalese Students Association(NSA) at UGA, 2025 -present
- Member: Nepalese Agriculture Professionals of Americas (NAPA), Communication Committee, 2024-present
- Member: Nepalese Agriculture Professionals of Americas (NAPA), Student Coordination Committee 2022-2024
- Member: Gamma Sigma Delta (Honor Society of Agriculture), 2023-2024
- Student member: National Association of Plant Breeders, 2023-2024
- Event coordinator: Plant Science Graduate Student Association, 2023-2024
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Georgia
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
North Dakota State University
09.2021 - 12.2023
Agriculture officer
Machhapuchre Rural Municipality
01.2021 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Plant Sciences
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University
Doctor of philosophy - Department of Crop And Soil Sciences
University of Georgia
THESIS AND PUBLICATION
- Acharya, N., Liu, Z., Basyal, S., Khan, H., Li, X. (2024). [Manuscript submitted to the journal of plant registration]. Marker-assisted backcross introgression of a race non-specific QTL to develop durum wheat lines with improved tan spot resistance. Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA.
- Khan, H., Manan, F., Acharya, N., Pothula, H., Basyal, S., Salsam, E., Hegsted, J., Liang, Z., Liu, Z., Li, X. (2024). Phenotypic evaluation and genome-wide association mapping of bacterial leaf streak resistance in a worldwide cultivated emmer wheat collection. [Unpublished manuscript]. Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA.
- Acharya, N. (2024). Marker-assisted backcross introgression of a race non-specific QTL to develop durum wheat lines with improved tan spot resistance. (document ID: 3106536557) [Masters thesis, North Dakota State University]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.
- N. Acharya, S.S. Acharya, A. Poudel and N. Neupane. 2019. Genetic Variability, Correlation and Path Analysis of Different Rice (Oryza Sativa) Genotypes. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research-D. 19 (4): p. 37-41. https://globaljournals.org/GJSFR_Volume19/5-Genetic Variability-Correlation.pdf
SCHOLARSHIPS
- Charles and Linda Moses Presidential Graduate Fellowship 2022-23 and 2023-24 Recipient
- Fully funded undergraduate studies from Government of Nepal (GoN)
Conferences and Activities
- Attended and presented in Plant Center Fall Retreat 2025
- Attended Synthetic Biology Symposium 2025
- Attended and presented in NAPB annual meeting 2023 (16-20 July), Greenville, SC
- Attended and presented in NDSU research day poster presentation, April 18, 2023
- Conducted Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium (PSGSS)-17th and 18th March, 2023