PROFILE

PREVIOUS POSITIONS/ EXPERIENCE

Research  Experiencce

1.  As Research Assistant (3 yrs)  (in a UGC funded project):              Department of Chemistry, Lucknow University   

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 (formerly Delhi College of Engineering)  Aug 2000-Till date

Administrative Experience

As Head, Department of Applied Chemistry , DTU from November 2016-2019

TEACHING (COURSES TAUGHT)

UG Program

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Unit Processes in Organic Synthesis-1
  • Extraction Techniques of Phytoconstituents- 1

   PG Program

  • Polymer Technology
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Stereochemistry
  • Forensic Chemical Investigations

 

               

MEMBERSHIPS

               Life member Indian society for Technical Education  (ISTE)

               Life Member Indian Chemical Society  (ICS)

               Annual Membership  American Chemical Society (ACS)

 

PUBLICATIONS

1. Essential oils loaded carboxymethylated Cassia fistula gum-based novel, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · August 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134682
2. Synthesis and characterization of xanthan gum and carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt based ionic crosslinked hydrogels for agricultural application. Bulgarian Chemical Communications, Volume 55, Special Issue A 2023, pp. 131-137   DOI: 10.34049/bcc.55.A.0021
3. Hydrogels based on mucilage of underutilized cereals: Synthesis and Characterization Indian Journal of Chemical Technology,Vol. 30, July 2023, pp.524-533. DOI: 10.56042/ijct.v30i4.70238 
4. Synthesis and Characterization of Carboxymethylated Locust Bean Gum-co-poly(SA)-cl-poly(MBA) pH Responsive Hydrogel for Controlled Drug Delivery of Metformin Hydrochloride, ChemistrySelect, 2023, 8, e202302525 (2 of 12), doi.org/10.1002/slct.202302525 
5. Carboxymethylated gum tragacanth crosslinked poly(sodium acrylate) hydrogel: Fabrication, characterization, rheology and drug-delivery application, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, Vol. 30, May 2023, pp. 308-319, DOI: 10.56042/ijct.v30i3.70100 
6. Natural gums and their derivatives based hydrogels: in biomedical, environment, agriculture, and food industry,  Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 2023, DOI : 10.1080/07388551.2022.2157702 
7. Types and Sources of Microplastics; The Ubiquitous Environment Contaminant: A Review, Journal of Polymer Material; New Delhi, Vol. 39(1/2), (Jan-Jun), 2022: 17-35. DOI:10.32381/JPM.2022.39.1-2.2 
8. Natural carbohydrate gums based hydrogels, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, Vol. 28, May 2021, pp. 262-273 
9. 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. DOI: 10.56042/ijnpr.v12i1.38305 
10. Phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of Sisymbrium irio L. seeds, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol 20(1), January 2021, pp 26-32. 
11. 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 140-143. 
12. 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.).
13. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some new 1,2,4, triazine and bezimidazole derivatives Ind J Chem vol. 53 B, 325-331, 2014 
14. Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of lichen species Ramalina roesleri" Natural Product Research Volume 27( 23), 2235-2239, December 2013,  DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2013.811410  
15. Investigation on Insecticidal Activity Of Some α,β-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds And Their Synergistic Combination With Natural Products Against Phenacoccus solenopsis (Tinsley) J Plant Protection Res vol.52(1), 146-155, 2012, DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10045-012-0023-6  
16. 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
17. 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),  https://doi.org/10.1021/jf1049613 
18. 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). 
19. 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 https://doi.org/10.1080/03235408.2010.496549  
20. 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, 
21. 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, 
22. 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, DOI:10.1584/jpestics.G09-19
23. 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 DOI: 10.2174/157018009788452500
24. 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 
25. 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.
26. Disubstituted tetrahydrofuran and an ester from Argyreia speciosa. Indian Journal of chemistry, 36(B), 299, 1997. 
27. Effect of temperature & pH on the extraction of total alkaloids from Catharanthus roseus leaves, Journal of Medicinal & Aromatic plant Sci, 19, 430-431, 1997.
28. Antifeedant activity of Ursolic acid isolated from Duboisia myoporoides, Phytotherapy Research, 10, 359, 1996, https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1573(199606)10:4<359::AID-PTR841>3.0.CO;2-C 
29. Colchicine induced auto-tetraploids in periwinkle Catharanthus roseus, Journal of Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Sci, 18, 38-45, 1996.
30. Studies on diorganoselenium compounds and their tellurium analogs as potential acetyl- cholinesterase inhibitors, Indian J of Pharm.Sci. 57(2), 45-58, 1995.
31. 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. 
32. 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, 

BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS (IF ANY)

  • 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

PATENTS (IF ANY)

Patents  Awarded                           02 (Patent No. 279380 and 284748)

 

HONOURS AND AWARDS (IF ANY)

SPONSORED/CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

START-UPS (IF ANY)

MOOC COURSES DEVELOPED (IF ANY)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Courses/Training Programme Attended:

  • Completed the NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (IGNOU-MMTTC), Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 from 28th May to 06th June 2024.
  • Successfully completed Internal QMS Auditor Training Course-ISO9001:2015 during 19th-21st July 2023 at DTU.
  • 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 26th September to 30th September 2022
  • Completed two-week national level on-line Faculty Development Programme on “On-line Teaching and Learning Practices” held on 15th 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 Governance and Transpanency through RTI" organized by National Productivity Council 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
  • Attended two week workshop on DBMS organised by I.I.T. Bombay and sponsored by MHRD during May 21-31, 2013
  • Attended one day workshop on IPR and patents. March 8, 2013, at Delhi Technological University, Delhi
  •  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 28th April 2014 to 2nd May 2014.
  • 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) 
  • Attended Two-week ISTE workshop on ‘Introduction To Research Methodologies’ conducted by IIT Bombay ,from 25th June to 4th July 2012  
  • Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights Meets, Information Technology” at Delhi Technological University, Delhi from October 25-26, 2010.
  • Summer School Programme on “Advances in Petroleum Refining Industry” conducted At Indian Oil Institute of Petroleum Management, Gurgaon July3-8, 2006.
  • “Curriculum Development Workshop “in the Deptt of Polymer Science and Chemical Technology, DCE, July 2004

 

ADVISEES

ANY OTHER INFORMATION

Invited Talk:

  1. “Introduction to Thermal Method of Analysis” at The Department of Chemistry, Mahila Vidyalaya Degree College, Lucknow. October 11th, 2019
  2.  “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.  
  3. “Ozone Layer Depletion” in an event organized by Chemistree: Eco-club of DTU on World Ozone Day September 16, 2021
  4.  “Reflex action of Chemistry” at Department of Chemistry, Mahila Vidyalaya Degree College, Lucknow on June 18, 2022.
  5. “Beauty and Health: An Indian Traditional Perspective”, in a National Seminar on the theme “Indian Knowledge System: Glorious Past and Bright Future” (sub theme: “Interdisciplinary Applications of Indian Knowledge System in Agriculture Environment, Health & Technology: Digital Tools, A.I. and Innovation”) on 14th and 15th  November 2025, sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, and organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya P.G. College, Kanpur.

             

                  The courses fully planned and developedby me:

  • 2-credit lab-based Skill enhancement course " Unit Processes in Organic Synthesis" for first year B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) program 2023
  • 2-credit lab-based Skill enhancement course “Extraction Techniques of Phytoconstituents- I” for integrated 5-year BSc and MSc (Chemistry) program 2025
  • 2- credit lab-based Skill enhancement course “Extraction Techniques of Phytoconstituents- II” for integrated 5-year BSc and MSc (Chemistry) program, 2025
  •  2- credit course “Indian Health Science” for PG curriculum, on Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Under National Education Policy- 2020, 2025 
  • 4-credit Theory course “Forensic Chemical Investigations” for final year MSc (Chemistry) program , 2024

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

 

            Creative Writings:   

  • Eco-Friendly Approach Of Chemistry For A  Glorious Future published in annual technical magazine of the Deptt of Chemistry “Rasayan” 2008- 09
  • “Enzymes: preferred targets for drug design” published in annual technical magazine of the Deptt of Chemistry “Rasayan” 2018
  • Recited a self-written poem on Namokaar TV channel on 7th July 2019 to pay tribute to our ten soldiers martyred in an avalanche at the Siachen Glacier on February 3rd, 2016.”
  • 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 30th, 2022 on mygov.nic.in platform.