Dr. Archana Jain, Professor & Head Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry , Mhow (MP). She completed her graduation (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) and Post-graduation (M.V.Sc in Veterinary Physiology) with ICAR –JRF from College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Mhow (MP). She Completed her Ph.D. with ICAR-SRF from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. Actively engaged in teaching of undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. students of Veterinary Physiology discipline and successfully guided five MVSc (Master’s) students as chairman of the advisory committee and five students as member. Previously worked at Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Mhow, preparation ao different types of vaccines and the evaluation of these vaccines. Completed one ICAR and 6 curricular research projects. Published 47 research papers of National and international repute, Two books (Published by Jaypee Medical Publisher, New Delhi.), ten popular articles and 42 Abstracts in different Seminars/ symposiums/ conferences. Attended 30 National and International Training/ Seminar/ Conference/ Symposium/ Workshop for oral and poster presentations. She is life member of number of societies viz Indian Association for Advancement of Veterinary Research (IAAVR) Veterinary Physiology and Allied Science, Indian Association for Women Veterinarians, Indian Poultry science Association, Society for Animal Physiologists of India. Affiliated with Madhya Pradesh Veterinary Council. Reviewer of Three National and International Journals of Repute. She is also NCC officer of her Institute working in the capacity of Major Rank. Got number of medals and awards since student life like Best rider awards and gold medals, NCC scholarship, Merit Scholarship, Mrs. Vimal Kshirsagar Memorial Award (2009) by IAAVR for Outstanding contribution to Animal Husbandry Programs in the benefit of Field and Contemporary Society of Veterinary Profession, Best ANO Award (2008, 2011) by NCC Unit, Indore, DG NCC, commendation card & badge (2011, 2014) by DG, NCC, New Delhi, NCC Day Award (2018) by NCC Grp. HQ, Indore, MP & CG Directorate for performing outstanding work as ANO in NCC, Rashtriya Gaurav Award and Certificate of Excellence (2017), by India International Friendship Society for Meritorious work, outstanding contribution and remarkable role to Animal Husbandry and others, A. Roy Memorial Award (2017) by Society for Animal Physiologists of India for Meritorious work, for outstanding research contribution and remarkable role in Veterinary Physiology, for performing remarkable role in NCC. Along with this she is active participated in social activities by joining hands with Rotary International acquiring different positions like Secretary, Vice President, and Coordinator of various programs. She is also Chairperson, member of Sports, Hostel Advisory, women harassment, Student disciplinary Committee, Examination Flying Squad. She was also member of management committee of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mhow.
Prof. Dr. Archana Jain research interests are related to poultry Physiology, animal physiology, Animal Nutrition, Animal production and Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Biochemistry, behavioural Physiology etc.