1.  As Research Assistant (3 yrs)               Department of Chemistry, Lucknow University

    (in a UGC funded project)

2. As Post -Doc Research Fellow (1yr)    Department of Chemistry, Lucknow University

3. As Research Associate (1½ yr )            Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants   

                                                                             (CIMAP), a CSIR  Institute

4. As Research Associate (6 months)       MOREPEN Laboratories Ltd, Parwanoo, HP

Teaching  Experiencce

1. At Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Lucknow       March 1996 - July 2000                   

2. Delhi Technological University                Aug 2000  -Till date

PhD Guided            02

Patents  Awarded                           02 (Patent No. 279380 and 284748)

Membership of professional bodies:

                Life member Indian society for Technical Education  (ISTE)

               Life Member Indian Chemical Society  (ICS)

               Annual Membership  American Chemical Society (ACS)

List of Publications

1. Natural carbohydrate gums based hydrogels, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, Vol. 28, May 2021, pp. 262-273
2. Determination of bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Colchicum autumnale L. (Suranjanshireen), Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources, Vol. 12(1), March 2021, pp. 52-60.
3. Phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of Sisymbrium irio L. seeds, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol 20(1), January 2021, pp 26-32.
4. Sisymbrium irio L.: A Herb used in the Unani system of medicine for broad spectrum therapeutical applications, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol 18(1), January 2019, pp 140-143Sisymbrium irio L.: A Herb used in the Unani system of medicine for broad spectrum therapeutical applications, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol 18(1), January 2019, pp 140-143Sisymbrium irio L.: A Herb used in the Unani system of medicine for broad spectrum therapeutical applications, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol 18(1), January 2019, pp 140-143
5. Investigation of Allelopathic Potentiality of The Himalyan Lichen Parmelia reticulata Tayl. Against Phalaris minor retz, APCBEE Procedia 9, 140-144, 2014 (published by Elsevier B.V.).
6. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some new 1,2,4, triazine and bezimidazole derivatives Ind J Chem vol. 53 B, 325-331, 2014 (March).
7. Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of lichen species Ramalina roesleri" Natural Product Research Volume 27( 23), 2235-2239, December 2013,
8. Investigation on Insecticidal Activity Of Some a,b-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds And Their Synergistic Combination With Natural Products Against Phenacoccus solenopsis (Tinsley)  J Plant Protection Res vol.52(1), 146-155, 2012,
9. 1,5 Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)pent-1,4-diene-3-one: a miraculous compound with versatile applications, International Proceedings of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (IPCBEE) volume 24 page 83, 2011, IACSIT Press Singapore
10. Isolation, characterization and antifungal activity of major constituents of the Himalayan Lichen Parmelia reticulata Tayl., J Agric Food Chem, 59, 2299-2307, 2011. (issue 6, March 2011)
11. Synthesis of some 3-(5-chloro-1,3-diaryl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-arylprop-2-en-1-one / 1,5-bis(5-chloro-1,3-diaryl- 1H-pyrazol -4-yl)pent-1,4-diene-3-one and their antimicrobial activity  Ind J Chem vol. 50 B(10), 1524-1531, 2011 (October).
12. Antifungal activity of extracts of the  lichens Parmelia reticulata , Ramalina roesleri,, Usnea longissima, Stereocolumn himalayense, Archives of phytopathology and plant protection, vol 44 (13), 1300-1311, 2011
13. 1,5-bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)pent-1,4-diene-3-one:A lead compound for the development of broad spectrum antibacterial agent, South African Journal of Chemistry ,Vol .63, 31-35, 2010
14. Synergistic Fungicidal Efficacy Of Formulations Of Neem Oil, Nicotinic Acid And Ferula asafoetida With α, β-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds Against Sclerotium rolfsii ITCC 5226  and Macrophomina phaseolina  ITCC 0482,  Journal of Pesticide Science(Japan), vol 34(4),  253-258, 2009,                                                                                              
15. Synergistic Interaction Between Synthetic And Natural Products: A Promising Tool For The Development Of Environmentally Safe Potent Antimicrobial Agents, World Applied Science Journal, vol.5, Special issue on Environmental Management and Technologies towards Sustainable Development, p.59-63. 2009
16. Synthesis and biological evaluation of a series of 1-(arylamido/imido-alkyl)-5-(arylideno-4-oxo-2-thio-imidazolidinyl)-N-(methyl-phenyl-imino) acridinium iodides as a potential antiviral agents, Letters in drug design and development, Vol.6(4), 2, 252-257, 2009
17. Studies on Enterococcus faecium growth - inhibitory action of 1,5-bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)pent-1,4-diene-3-one and related compounds: A search for environmentally benign anti-bacterial agent, Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, Vol.1(4), 795-801, 2008
18. Chemical warfare agents: Hazardous material for entire civilization, Proceeding of National Seminar on Non-Conventional warfare and national security, at SMS Govt Science college, Gwalior, March, 2003.
19. Disubstituted tetrahydrofuran and an ester from Argyreia speciosa. Indian Journal of chemistry, 36(B), 299, 1997.
20. Effect of temperature & pH on the extraction of total alkaloids from Catharanthus roseus leaves, Journal of Medicinal & Aromatic plant Sci, 19, 430-431, 1997.
21. Antifeedant activity of Ursolic acid isolated from Duboisia myoporoides, Phytotherapy Research, 10, 359, 1996,
22. Colchicine induced auto-tetraploids in periwinkle Catharanthus roseus, Journal of Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Sci, 18, 38-45, 1996.
23. Studies on diorganoselenium compounds and their tellurium analogs as potential acetyl- cholinesterase inhibitors, Indian J of Pharm.Sci. 57(2), 45-58, 1995.
24. Synthesis and characterization of some new diorganoselenium / tellurium compounds and a comparative study of their microbial activity, Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 72, 261, 1995.
25. Synthesis of some new α-α’-Bis (3-Nitro/amino benzoyl) tellurium dichlorides: A Search for biologically active organotellurium compounds, Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 69, 353, 1992

Book chapter :

Chapter 12: Nano-catalyst: a second generation tool for green chemistry;  Book: Green Chemistry for Environmental Remediation Edited by R. Sanghi & V. Singh,  Scrivener Publishing LLC, Salem, MA 01970, page 357-378, 2012

Potential of Lichens as Biocontrol Agents in Agriculture; In A. Biswas, P. K. Bharti, & A. Chauhan (Eds.), Pest management and agro-techniques. Environment Book series, Discovery Publishing House, 193–213, 2016

Invited Talk:

“Introduction to Thermal Method of Analysis” at The Department of Chemistry, Mahila Vidyalaya Degree College, Lucknow. October 11^th, 2019

 “The Colourful Chemistry from Spectroscopic Perspective” in a webinar series organized by the Department of Applied sciences and Humanities, ITS Engineering College, Greater Noida on July 4, 2020.  

“Ozone Layer Depletion” in an event organized by Chemistree: Eco-club of DTU on World Ozone Day September 16, 2021

 “Reflex action of Chemistry” at Department of Chemistry, Mahila Vidyalaya Degree College, Lucknow on June 18, 2022.

Creative Writings:   

Eco-Friendly Approach Of Chemistry For A  Glorious Future published in annual technical magazine of the Deptt of Chemistry “Rasayan” 2008- 09

Recited a self-written poem on Namokaar TV channel on 07^th 2019, to pay tribute to our ten soldiers martyred in an avalanche in Siachin Glacier on February 3^rd 2016

“Enzymes: preferred targets for drug design” published in annual technical magazine of the Deptt of Chemistry “Rasayan” 2018

Participated in Tag line Contest for Natural Farming at mygov.nic.in platform

Participated in ‘Lori’ Contest an initiative by the Ministry of Culture to mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava. 24 Nov 2021 on mygov.nic.in platform

Successfully accepted the task “Suggest Slogans on Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)” on December 30^th, 2022 on mygov.nic.in platform

Conferences/Seminars/Symposium /Workshop: Attended/participated

1. Co-convener of an in-person event- ‘Environment and sustainability’ organized by American Chemical Society at Indian National Science Academy, Delhi held on November 6-8, 2022
2. Oral presentation: research paper has been presented in the International  Conference on “Role of Spectroscopy in Chemical Sciences”,  held at      School of Studies in Chemistry, Jiwaji University, Gwalior from 21^st -  23^rd November 2019. (DTU provided the Financial Assistance)
3. Attended Technical Conference organized under Tatva 2017, the annual technical fest of Department of Applied Chemistry during 10-12 February, 2017
4. Attended an International Conference on Drug Design (ICDD2017) Organized by SCHRÖDINGER at Convention Center, JNU, Delhi during 7-9 April 2017. 
5. Participated as Key Resource Person in the Programme entitled "Development of e-Resources  in Chemistry at Higher Secondary Stage", conducted at DESM, NCERT,NIE Campus New Delhi from 30 January 2017 to 03 February 2017.
6. Oral Presentation “Investigation of Allelopathic Potentiality of The Himalyan Lichen Parmelia reticulata Tayl. Against Phalaris minor retz”  at 5th International Conference on Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering-ICBEE 2013 held on 14-15 September, 2013, New Delhi, India. (Delhi Technological University Provided the financial assistance)
7. Attended two week workshop on DBMS organised by I.I.T. Bombay and sponsored by MHRD during May 21-31, 2013
8.  Poster presentation “Differential scanning calorimetry: A powerful Technique for Physico-Chemical Analysis”,in national seminar on Newer Trends in Physico-Chemical Techniques underDST-PURSE program organised by  Department of chemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, on 7th Aug 2013      
9. Attended one day workshop on IPR and patents. March 8, 2013, at Delhi Technological University, Delhi
10. Attended one day Symposium on ‘Polymers for next Generations’ held on 21 Feb,2013, at Delhi Technological University, Delhi
11. Attended International Workshop on “Chemistry for a sustainable Future”, at Jaipur from December, 10-12, 2012, sponsored by Royal Society of Chemistry, London (North India Section). (Delhi Technological University Provided the financial assistance) 
12. Attended Northern Regional Science Congress  held on 26-27 th November 2012 ,organized by Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)Delhi Chapter ,in association with Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India
13. Attended a symposium on Petrochemicals : Creating Value at each Steps on Nov, 6^th 2012 , Delhi Technological University, Delhi
14. Attended Two-week ISTE workshop on ‘Introduction To Research Methodologies’ conducted by IIT Bombay ,from 25^th June to 4^th July 2012  
15. Oral Presentation “1,5 Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)pent-1,4-diene-3-one: a miraculous compound with versatile applications” in International Conference On Biology, Environment and Chemistry (ICBEC 2011) Held in Dubai, UAE, December, 28-30, 2011 (CSIR sanctioned Travel Grants)
16. Participation in the Indo-German Workshop in the frame of the program “Initiation and Intensification of Bilateral Cooperation”held on March 22 -24^th , 2011 at Amity University Campus, Noida, India
17. Oral Presentation “Control of plant pests using Environment Friendly synergistic formulation of synthetic and natural products  ” in 29^th Annual Conference of Indian Council of Chemists held at Deptt of Chemistry, Panjab University , Chandigarh on 19^th-21^st Dec, 2010(Delhi Technological University Provided the financial assistance)                                                                        
18. Innovative Environment Benign approach for pest Management National Conference on Innovations in Engineering (Innovation conclave) Nov. 1-2 2010 Delhi Technological University
19. “Lichens: A novel source of Antimicrobial agents”,accepted for oral presentation at I^st International Conference on Antimicrobial Research, November 3-5, 2010 in Spain
20. Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights Meets, Information Technology” at Delhi Technological University, Delhi from October 25-26, 2010.
21. Seminar on “CAN and CAN open Technology” organised by Department of Electrical Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Delhi on September 29, 2010
22. Oral Presentation “Synergistic interaction between synthetic and natural products : opportunities for environment friendly fungicides” in 14^th annual green chemistry and engineering conference June 21-23,2010, at Washington DC
23. Poster Presentation: “Green approach to control soil borne phytopathogenic fungi using lichen extracts” in 14^th annual green chemistry and engineering conference June 21-23,2010, at Washington DC
24. Poster presentation:”Application of diverse analytical techniques in characterization and biological screening of 1, 5–bis (2–hydroxyphenyl)pent–1,4–diene–3–one”in Recent  Advances in Analytical Sciences “April 12-14, 2010  , HP University, Shimla.
25. Poster presentation :” Synthesis, characterization and biological screening of novel triazine and benzimidazole derivatives of mannich bases”in Recent  Advances in Analytical Sciences “April 12-14, 2010  , HP University, Shimla
26. Poster presentation: “ Isolation and Characterization of Atranorin from hexane extract of lichen Parmelia reticulata” in Recent  Advances in Analytical Sciences “April 12-14, 2010  , HP University, Shimla.
27. Oral presentation: Nanocatalyst: a second generation tool for green chemistry in International Symposium on Catalysis, Allahabad Agriculture Deemed University, 3-4 November, 2009.(financially supported by Delhi Technological University )
28. Oral presentation: “Combination of synthetic chemicals and natural products (CHEMONAP): Ecologically safe approach to develop novel antibacterial agents” in 12th EuCheMS International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment 14-17 June 2009, Stockholm, Sweden (Govt of Delhi NCT provided the Financial support).
29. Poster Presentation: Antifeedant Activity Of α,β,Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds Against Tribolium Castaneum (Herbst), 13th ISCB,International conference on Interplay of chemical and biological sciences:Impact on health and environment, Department of Chemistry, Delhi University, 26^th Feb-March 1,2009.
30. National seminar on “Information Security” organised by Department of Information Technology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi from February 2-3, 2009.
31. Oral Presentation: “Synergistic Interaction between Synthetic and Natural Products: A Promising Tool for the Development of Environmentally Safe Potent Antimicrobial Agents”, In International conference on environment, Penang, Malaysia, December 15- 17, 2008. (AICTE provided the Financial support)
32. National program on “Knowledge Power in the World of Learning” at Delhi Technological University, Delhi from August 25-26, 2008
33. Poster Presentation: Isolation and Characterization of an antifungal Matabolite, Protolichesterinic acid from Parmelie raticulata. National conference on chemistry structure reaction dynamics and spectroscopy, Department of Chemistry,St.Stephen’s college, university of Delhi,Delhi.21^st -23^rd August,2008. 
34. Poster Presentation: “Antifungal and Plant growth regulatory Activity of Lichens Metabolites”, presented in IUPAC Sponsored First International Conference on Agrochemicals Protecting Crop, Health and Natural Environment, held at Indian Agriculture Research Institute , Delhi, January , 8-11, 2008
35. Poster Presentation: “Terpenoids as Antifeedant: Green Approach to Green Revolution” presented in National Seminar on Green Chemistry and Natural Products held at Delhi university, Delhi, 26-27 November 2007.
36. Poster Presentation : “MORE”: A Green Technique, Presented in IUPAC Sponsored Second International Symposium on Green and Sustainable Chemistry, held at Delhi University, Delhi, January 10-13,  2006.
37. Oral Presentation: “Supercritical CO₂: An Environmental Benign Industrial Solvent”. Presented in International Seminar on “Sustainable Development and Resource Utilization: Current Trends and Perspectives” held at Jaipur, India September 23-25, 2005.
38. “Curriculum Development Workshop “ in the Deptt of  Polymer Science and Chemical Technology,  DCE  ,July 2004
39. Oral Presentation: “A Neo Class Of Most Modern And Dreaded Environment Pollutants: The Chemical Weapons” , A review article presented in a National Conference on “Innovative Approaches in the Management of Environment” at Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi , Oct. 17 - 18, 2003.
40. MAP INDIA 2000: 3^rd Annual International Conference and Exhibition on GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing, Held at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi on 10-11 April, 2000.
41. National Symposium on Potential of Natural Products in Drug Research and Young Scientists Awareness Programme held at Lucknow University, Lucknow, Nov 16, 1998,
42. Poster Presentaion:“Bioassay of Some New Diorganoselenium Dihalides And Their Tellurium Analogs”, presented in National Conference “Emerging Trends: Chemistry & Biology” held at Lucknow University, Lucknow, Nov.8- 10, 1992.

Courses/Training Programme Attended (Participation in Continuing Education Program)

• Successfully completed the 5-day online FDP on the theme “Inculcating Universal Humane Values in Technical Education” organized by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) from 26^th September to 30^th September 2022
• Completed a two-week national level on-line Faculty Development Programme on “On-line Teaching and Learning Practices” held on 15^th to 31st October 2020, organized by virtual Labs (An MHRD Govt of India Initiative), IIT Delhi, and Virtuality India.
• Participated in the training programme on "Good Govrnance and Transpanency through RTI" organized by National ProductivityCouncil at Goa during 13-17 November, 2017.
• TEQIP -II sponsored One Week Faculty Development Programme on "Statistical methods and a brief on LaTeX" Organized by Department of Applied Mathematics, Delhi Technological University Delhi during July 18-22, 2016,
• TEQIP-II Sponsored Two week Short Term Training Program on “Advanced Web Designing Techniques” during July, 14-25,2014 at DTU
• TEQIP-II Sponsored Faculty Development Program on “Modelling and Simulation and Opimization” held during June 9-13, 2014, at DTU
•  AICTE recognised Short Term Course on “Virtual Instrumentation through ICT”, Conducted by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research ,Chandigarh(MHRD, GOI) and Deptt of Electrical Engineering, DTU From 28^th April 2014 to 2^nd May 2014.
• Summer School Programme on “Advances in Petroleum Refining Industry” conducted At Indian Oil Institute of Petroleum Management, Gurgaon July3-8, 2006.