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  1. Dogra, A.K., Prakash, A., Gupta, S., Gupta, M. (2025). Prognostic Significance and Molecular Classification of Triple Negative Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Breast Health, 2025, 21(2), pp. 101–114.
  2. Sharma, C., Gupta, S., Kumar, V., Kumar, V. Hospital-associated effluents: the masked environmental threat that needs urgent attention and action Discover Applied Sciences, 2025, 7(1), 40.
  3. Dhillon, N., Kumar, V., Bhandari, G., Gupta, S. Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bioremediation of Dairy Effluent by Microalgae and the Potential Application of the Produced Lipid ByproductsInternet of Medicine for Smart Healthcare, 2024, pp. 201–222
  4. Dhillon, N., Gupta, S., Kumar, V., Bhandari, G., Arya, S. Energy from Waste: Poterioochromonas malhamensis Used for Managing Dairy Effluent and Producing Valuable Microalgal Lipid Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2023, 17(2), pp. 1193–1204
  5. Nisha Dhillon, Vivek Kumar, Geeta Bhandari, Sanjay Gupta (2024) Green Technology Strategy for Bioremediation of Dairy Effluent for Production of Lipid Byproducts. Afr.J.Bio.Sc. 6(7) (2024): 1746-1784.
  6. Garima Kishore, Anjali Uniyal, Geeta Bhandari, Sanjay Gupta (2024). SSR In Genome Sequences Of Tartary Buckwheat. In 2024 International Conference on Healthcare Innovations, Software and Engineering Technologies (HISET) 2024 Jan 18 (pp. 120-122). IEEE.
  7. Usha Rani, Mayank Bahuguna, Prashant Singh, Geeta Bhandari, Sanjay Gupta. Utilizing Iron Oxidizing Bacteria (IOB) in the Bio-remediation of Subsurface Drinking Water from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY. 2024 Oct 17;45(19):466-73.
  8. Uniyal A, Kumar A, Kumar V, Gupta S and Kumar V (2023) An effective and low-cost method for DNA extraction from Rheum species (A medicinal herb) without using Liquid nitrogen for RAPD/ISSR , Research Journal of Biotechnology, 18 (9) :170-174.
  9. Kumar A, Kumar V, Uniyal A, Gupta S and Kumar V. (2023) An effective and low-cost method for genomic DNA extraction from Cyclanthera Pedata species (a nutraceutical plant) without liquid nitrogen for ISSR analyses, Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia, 20 (2): 691-695.
  10. Uniyal A, Kumar A, Upadhyay S, Kumar V and Gupta S. (2021) Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Rheum species (Endangered Medicinal Herb of Indian Himalayan Region) using Molecular Markers, Research Journal of Biotechnology, 16(11):147-154.
  11. Vishal Rajput, Bindu Naik, Vivek Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Sarvesh Rustagi. (2024). Advancements in energy storage applications: harnessing the potential of fish industry waste. Discover Materials. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43939-024-00161-y [Springer Nature. IF: 3.2]
  12. Manish Tenguria, Vishal Rajput, Sanjay Gupta, Meenu Gupta. (2024). A comprehensive analysis on the association between the KI67 and P53 markers and different types of brain tumors. Nanotechnology Perceptions. 20 (S14): 1122-1136. [Scopus indexed]
  13. Vishal Rajput, Isha Saini, Simran Parmar, Vedansh Pundir, Vijay Kumar, Vivek Kumar, Bindu Naik, Sarvesh Rustagi (2024). Biochar production methods and their transformative potential for environmental remediation. Discover Applied Science. 6:408. doi.org/10.1007/s42452-024-06125-4.(Springer-Nature, IF:2.8)
  14. Vishal Rajput, Manish Tenguria, Yukta Negi, Aisha Gusain, Sanjay Gupta. (2024) Review on the role of microalgae in the treatment of various toxicants. African Journal of Biological Sciences. https://doi.org/10.48047/AFJBS.6.7.1799- 1816. (Scopus –Q4)
  15. Manish Tenguria, Vishal Rajput, Meenu Gupta, Neha Sharma, Sanjay Gupta (2023). Clinical application of liquid biopsy in CNS tumors with reference to exosomes and miRNA. Journal of Chemical Health Risks. 13(4):01-14. (Scopus Cite score: 1.1)
  16. Rajput, V., Tenguria, M., Gupta, S., Sharma, N., Rai, S. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Analyzing Recent Advancements in the Anti-Cancerous Properties of Edible Mushrooms and Their Association with the Mode of Action of Polysaccharides Internet of Medicine for Smart Healthcare, 2024, pp. 181–200
  17. Waseem Ahmad, Agrima Pandey, Vishal Rajput, Vinod Kumar, Monu Verma, Hyunook Kim. (2021). Plant extract mediated cost-effective tin oxide nanoparticles: A review on synthesis, properties, and potential applications. Current research in green and sustainable chemistry. (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crgsc.2021.100211.(Impact factor 6.457)
  18. Vinod Kumar, Krishna Kumar Jaiswal, Mahipal Singh Tomar, Vishal Rajput, Shuchi Upadhyay, Manisha Nanda, Mikhail S. Vlaskin, Sanjay Kumar, Anna Kurbatova. (2021). Production of high value added biomolecules by microalgae cultivation in wastewater from anaerobic digestates of food waste: a review. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01906-y. (Impact factor: 4.987)
  19. Saurav Chandra Bhatt, Vijay Kumar, Bindu Naik, Arun Kumar Gupta, Per Erik Joakim Saris, Vivek Kumar, Vishal Rajput, Sarvesh Rustagi. (2024). Ficus auriculata Lour., an underutilized nonconventional alternative fruit to Ficus carica with nutraceutical potential. Discover Sustainability. 5:254.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00480-3. [Scopus: IF:2.4]
  20. Joshi, N., Yadav, N., Choudhary, A. K., Shikha, D., & Samant, S. (2024, January). Demineralized Water Consumption: Unravelling Current Trends and Health Effects. In 2024 International Conference on Healthcare Innovations, Software and Engineering Technologies (HISET) (pp. 181-184). IEEE.
  21. Archna Dhasmana, Santhanam, A., Dhasmana, K., Malik, S. and Preetam, S., (2025). Innovative Smart Biosensors for Cancer Theranostics: A New Frontier in Detection, Diagnosis, and Beyond. Cancer Treatment and Research Communications, p.100911.
  22. Archna Dhasmana, Preetam, S., Malik, S., Jadon, V.S., Joshi, N., Bhandari, G., Gupta, S., Mishra, R., Rustagi, S. and Samal, S.K., (2024). Revitalizing elixir with orange peel amplification of alginate fish oil beads for enhanced anti-aging efficacy. Scientific Reports, 14(1), p.20404.
  23. Malik, Sumira, Archna Dhasmana, Jutishna Bora, Priyanka Uniyal, Petr Slama, Subham Preetam, Hitesh Chopra, Md Aminul Islam, and Kuldeep Dhama. Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak re-emergence regulation in East Africa: preparedness and vaccination perspective.”International Journal of Surgery (2023): 10-1097. (*sharing first authorship).
  24. Bhandari, Geeta, Archna Dhasmana, Parul Chaudhary, Sanjay Gupta, Saurabh Gangola, Ashulekha Gupta, Sarvesh Rustagi et al. A Perspective Review on Green Nanotechnology in Agro-Ecosystems: Opportunities for Sustainable Agricultural Practices & Environmental Remediation. Agriculture 13, no. 3 (2023): 668. (*sharing first authorship)
  25. Malik S, Kishore S, Archna Dhasmana*, Kumari P, Mitra T, Chaudhary V, Kumari R, Bora J, Ranjan A, Minkina T, Rajput VD. (2023). A Perspective Review on Microbial Fuel Cells in Treatment and Product Recovery from Wastewater. Water. 15(2):316. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15020316 (*sharing first authorship)
  26. Archna Dhasmana, Malik, S., Sharma, A.K., Ranjan, A., Chauhan, A., Harakeh, S., Al-Raddadi, R.M., Almashjary, M.N., Bawazir, W.M.S. and Haque, S., (2022). Fabrication and evaluation of herbal beads to slow cell ageing. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10,1025405. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1025405. PMID: 36568310; PMCID: PMC9773394.
  27. Archna Dhasmana, Malik S, Ranjan A, Chauhan A, Tashkandi HM, Haque S, Al-Raddadi R, Harakeh S, Zengin G. (2022). A Bioengineered Quercetin-Loaded 3D Bio-Polymeric Graft for Tissue Regeneration and Repair. Biomedicines. 10(12):3157. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines10123157.
  28. Archna Dhasmana, Sharma, A. and Malik, S., (2022). Physicochemical evaluation of the acellular tracheal graft for tissue remodeling. Materials Today: Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.11.125.
  29. Archna Dhasmana, Gupta, S. and Malik, S., (2022). Acellular graft modified with bioactive peptides faster wound healing and tissue remodelling. Materials Today: Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.11.126.
  30. Malik, S., Archna Dhasmana*, Preetam, S., Mishra, Y.K., Chaudhary, V., Bera, S.P., Ranjan, A., Bora, J., Kaushik, A., Minkina, T. and Jatav, H.S., 2022. Exploring Microbial-Based Green Nanobiotechnology for Wastewater Remediation: A Sustainable Strategy. Nanomaterials, 12(23), p.4187. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12234187.
  31. Chandra, S., & Joshi, N. (2024). Probiotics in Aquaculture. Handbook of Aquatic Microbiology, 90-99.
  32. Rohan Samir Kumar Sachan, Inderpal Devgon, Vikas Sharma, Kahkashan Perveen, Najat A. Bukhari, Jamilah A. Alsulami, Vikash Singh Jadon, Deep Chandra Suyal, Arun Karnwal (2024). Investigating chemical pre-treatment methods: Valorization of wheat straw to enhance polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production with novel isolate Bacillus paranthracis RSKS-3. Heliyon. 10 (11). Impact Factor: 4, Q1.
  33. Kumari, Ankita, Ashish Kumar Gupta, Shivika Sharma, Vikash S. Jadon, Vikas Sharma, Se Chul Chun, and Iyyakkannu Sivanesan. 2024. “Nanoparticles as a Tool for Alleviating Plant Stress: Mechanisms, Implications, and Challenges” Plants 13, no. 11: 1528. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13111528. Impact Factor: 4.5, Q1
  34. S. Sharma, S. Sharma, S. Kukreja, V.S. Jadon, V. Sharma (2020) Plant tissue culture methods in secondary metabolites production- A mini review. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. 21, 144-153. Impact Factor: 0.26. (Citation: 12). Q4
  35. Vikas Sharma, Ankita, Arun Karnwal, Shivika Sharma, Vikash Singh Jadon, Barkha Kamal and Sanjay Gupta (2023). A comprehensive review uncovering the challenges and advancements in the In Vitro propagation of Eucalyptus plantations. Plants. 12. Impact Factor: 4.80 (Citation: 2)Archna Dhasmana, Dobhal, P., Sati, A., Santhanam, A., Preetam, S., Malik, S., Joshi, N., Rustagi, S. and Deshwal, R.K., (2025). Synthesis of fungal polysaccharide-based nanoemulsions for cancer treatment. RSC advances, 15(17), pp.13300-13312.
  36. Fatemeh Davodabadi, Shekoufeh Mirinejad, Sumira Malik, Archna Dhasmana, Fulden Ulucan-Karnak, Sara Sargazi, Saman Sargazi, Sonia Fathi-Karkan, and Abbas Rahdari. (2024) Nanotherapeutic approaches for delivery of long non-coding RNAs: an updated review with emphasis on cancer. Nanoscale, Royal Society of Chemistry. Advance Article https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR05656B
  37. Bora, Jutishna, Ankita Dey, Antonia R. Lyngdoh, Archna Dhasmana, Anuj Ranjan, Shristi Kishore, Sarvesh Rustagi et al. A critical review on therapeutic approaches of CRISPR-Cas9 in diabetes mellitus. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology (2023): 1-23.
  38. Malik, Sumira, Jutishna Bora, Archna Dhasmana, Shristi Kishore, Sagnik Nag, Subham Preetam, Priyanka Uniyal et al. An update on current understanding of the epidemiology and management of the re-emerging endemic Lassa fever outbreaks. International Journal of Surgery 109, no. 3 (2023): 584-586.
  39. Malik, Sumira, Shristi Kishore, Sagnik Nag, Archna Dhasmana, Subham Preetam, Oishi Mitra, Darwin A. León-Figueroa, Aroop Mohanty, Vijay Kumar Chattu, Marjan Assefi, Bijaya K. Padhi, and Ranjit Sah. 2023. “Ebola Virus Disease Vaccines: Development, Current Perspectives & Challenges” Vaccines 11, no. 2: 268. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11020268.
  40. Bhattacharjee R, Kumar L, Mukerjee N, Anand U, Archna Dhasmana, Preetam S, Bhaumik S, Sihi S, Pal S, Khare T, Chattopadhyay S (2022). The emergence of metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) as a phytomedicine: A two-facet role in plant growth, nano-toxicity and anti-phyto-microbial activity. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy.1; 155:113658. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113658.
  41. Rahul Bhattacharjee, Lamha Kumar, Archna Dhasmana, Tamoghni Mitra et al, (2022) Governing HPV related carcinoma using vaccines: Bottlenecks and Breakthroughs”. Frontiers in Oncology  DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.977933.
  42. Bhattacharjee, R., Mitra, P., Gupta, N., Sharma, S., Singh, V. K., Mukerjee, N., Archna Dhasmana & Gundamaraju, R. (2022). Cellular landscaping of exosomal miRNAs in cancer metastasis: From chemoresistance to prognostic markers.  Advances in Cancer Biology-Metastasis 5, 100050, 9.
  43. Deepanshu Rana and Vikash Singh Jadon (2023). Endothelial Effects of Marine and Plant-Derived Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Nutraceuticals in Cardiac Health Management. Editors: Raj K. Keservani, Rajesh K. Kesharwani, Praveen Kumar Jain, Bhushan R. Rane, Nayan A. Gujarathi. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis.
  44. Deepanshu Rana, Surbhi Pradhan and Vikash Singh Jadon (2024) Tools and technique to explore rhizomicrobiomes. In Rhizomicrobiome in Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. Editors: Joginder Singh and Vikas Sharma. Academic Press, Elsevier.
  45. Vikash Singh Jadon, Nupur Joshi, Geeta Bhandari, Archna Dhasmana, Prateek Rauthan, Abhishek Rana, Sanjay Gupta, Deepanshu Rana and Vikas Sharma (2024). Rhizomicrobiome as a potential source of microbial inoculants for use in in vitro biotization mediated acclimatization of micropropagated plants. Editors: Joginder Singh and Vikas Sharma. Academic Press, Elsevier.
  46. Geeta Bhandari, Archna Dhasmana, Parul Chaudhary, Sanjay Gupta, Saurabh Gangola, Ashulekha Gupta, Sarvesh Rustagi, Sudhir S. Shende, Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, and et al. (2023). A Perspective Review on Green Nanotechnology in Agro-Ecosystems: Opportunities for Sustainable Agricultural Practices & Environmental Remediation. Agriculture 13(3), 668. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13030668. (IF: 3.3)
  47. Jyoti Rawat, Geeta Bhandari, Nupur Joshi, Sanjay Gupta, Vikash Singh Jadon, Archna Dhasmana, Mayank Bhaguna, Saurabh Gangola (2024) Polymeric Approach in Microplastic Degradation Mechanisms. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 12(04):165-172.
  48. Geeta Bhandari, Archna Dhasmana, Nupur Joshi, Vikash Singh Jadon, Sanjay Gupta, Kanishka Miglani, Niki Nautiyal (2024) Nanotechnology and Nanoparticles for High Altitude Agro-ecosystem and Environmental Sustainability. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 12(04):155-164
  49. Kanupriya Kuniyal, Niki Nautiyal, Geeta Bhandari (2024) Assessment of Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant activities and HPLC analysis of stem, leaves and fruits of plant Pyrus pashia. Afr.J.Bio.Sc. 6(7) (2024): 1884-1898.
  50. Geeta Bhandari, Saurabh Gangola, Pankaj Bhatt, Mohamed Rafatullah (2024). Editorial: Potential of the plant rhizomicrobiome for bioremediation of contaminants in agroecosystems. Frontiers in Plant Science. 22;15:1397360 (IF: 4.1)
  51. Geeta Bhandari, Parul Chaudhary, Saurabh Gangola, Sanjay Gupta, Ashulekha Gupta, Mohd Rafatullah, Shaohua Chen (2023) An insight into hospital wastewater treatment technologies: Global scenario, current research status and future prospects. Journal of Water Process Engineering. 56, 104516. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104516 (IF:6.3)
  52. Geeta Bhandari, Saurabh Gangola, Archna Dhasmana, Vishal Rajput, Sanjay Gupta, Sumira Malik, Petr Slama (2023) Nanobiochar: recent progress, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable environmental remediation. Frontiers in Microbiology 14:1214870. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1214870. (IF: 4.1)
  53. Geeta Bhandari, Shalu Chaudhary, Saurabh Gangola, Pankaj Bhatt (2023) Insight into enzyme assisted degradation of environmental contaminants. In Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Advanced Microbial Technology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. Academic Press. 67-88, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95090-9.00011-X.
  54. Rawat G, Kumar V, Kumar A, Naik B, Saris PEJ, Khan JM, V Kumar. 2024. Exploring the potential of novel Bacillus sp. G6: Isolation, characterization, and optimization of biosurfactant production from oil-contaminated soil. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 396: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.124013
  55. Chaudhary R, Kumar V, Gupta S, Naik B, Prasad R, Mishra S, Saris PEJ, V Kumar. 2023. Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) plant-endophyte dynamics: Plant growth, nutrient uptake, and zinc biofortification. Microorganisms 11, 973. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11040973
  56. Chaudhary, R, Sharma C, Kumar V, Rajput R, Naik B, Prasad R, Sharma S, V. Kumar. 2025. Millet biofortification for enhanced iron content: Roadmap for combating hidden hunger. J Agric Food Res. 19, 101654, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.101654
  57. Sharma, C, Gupta S, Kumar V, V Kumar. 2024.  Hospital-associated effluents: the masked environmental threat that needs urgent attention and action. Discover Appl. Sci. 7:40. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-024-06456-2
  58. Mahra S, Tripathi S, Tiwari K, Sharma S, Mathew S, V Kumar, Sharma S. 2024. Harnessing nanotechnology for sustainable agriculture: From seed priming to encapsulation, Plant Nano Biology, 11, 100124 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plana.2024.100124
  59. V. Kumar, C. S. Nautiyal. 2023. Endophytes modulate plant genes: Present status and future perspectives. Current Microbiology. 80:353-365. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-023-03466-y
  60. Devika Thapa, Bindu Naik, Vijay Kumar, Per Erik Joakim Saris, Arun Kumar Gupta, Vivek Kumar,Sal (Shorea robusta) Seed Oil: A Sustainable Alternative for Cocoa Butter and Edible Oil  Future Foods, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2025.1006, Q1 IF: 7.2
  61. Siddique, Q., Shahi, N. C., Richa, R., Showkat, S., Gupta, A. K., Naik, B., … & Kumar, V. (2025). Insights into Extraction methods of pigments from Celosia cristata L. flower: A review. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 101599.  Q1 IF: 4.8
  62. Bhatt, S. C., Negi, S., Chauhan, M., Mishra, S., Rizwanuddin, S., Naik, B., … & Kumar, V. (2024). Exploring Papaya Byproducts: A Step toward Circular Economy and Sustainability. ACS Food Science & Technology. Q2, IF: 2.6
  63. Joshi, A., Kumar, V., Naik, B., Shikha, D., Rustagi, S., & Gupta, A. K. (2024). Anti-diabetic potential of Rubus species: linking conventional knowledge with scientific developments: a review. Food Production, Processing and Nutrition, 6(1), 87. Q1 IF: 5.1
  64. Bhatt, S. C., Kumar, V., Naik, B., Gupta, A. K., Saris, P. E. J., Kumar, V., … & Rustagi, S. (2024). Ficus auriculata Lour., an underutilized nonconventional alternative fruit to Ficus carica with nutraceutical potential. Discover Sustainability, 5(1), 254. Q2 IF: 2.4
  65. Thapa, D., Kumar, V., Naik, B., Kumar, V., Gupta, A. K., Mohanta, Y. K., … & Rustagi, S. (2024). Harnessing probiotic foods: managing cancer through gut health. Food Science and Biotechnology, 33(9), 2141-2160. Q2 IF: 2.4
  66. Naik, B., Richa, S., Bharadwaj, S., Mishra, S., Kumar, V., Kumar, V., … & Preet, M. S. (2024). Utilizing marine algal metabolites to fight neurodegenerative diseases. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11, 1370839. Q1  IF:2.8
  67. Naik, B., Kumar, V., Rizwanuddin, S., Mishra, S., Kumar, V., Saris, P. E. J., … & Rustagi, S. (2024). Biofortification as a solution for addressing nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition. Heliyon. Q1 IF:3.4
  68. Naik, B., Mishra, R., Kumar, V., Mishra, S., Gupta, U., Rustagi, S., … & Rizwanuddin, S. (2024). Micro- algae: Revolutionizing food production for a healthy and sustainable future. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 15, 100939.  Q1, IF: 4.8
  69. Bhatt, S. C., Kumar, V., Gupta, A. K., Mishra, S., Naik, B., Rustagi, S., & Preet, M. S. (2023). Insights on bio-functional properties of Myrica esculenta plant for nutritional and livelihood security. Food Chemistry Advances, 3, 100434. (Scopus)
  70. Verma, A., Naik, B., Kumar, V., Mishra, S., Choudhary, M., Khan, J. M., … & Gupta, S. (2023). Revolutionizing Tuberculosis Treatment: Uncovering New Drugs and Breakthrough Inhibitors to Combat Drug-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis. ACS Infectious Diseases, 9(12), 2369-2385. Q1  IF: 4.1
  71. Bhatt, S. C., Naik, B., Kumar, V., Gupta, A. K., Kumar, S., Preet, M. S., … & Rustagi, S. (2023). Untapped potential of non-conventional rubus species: bioactivity, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities. Plant Methods, 19(1), 114. Q1  IF: 4.7
  72. Kumar, V., Kohli, D., Naik, B., Ratore, A., Gupta, A. K., Khan, J. M., … & Rustagi, S. (2023). Effect of heat treatment on the quality of citrus juices. Journal of King Saud University-Science, 35(7), 102819. (SCIE, Scopus) Q1 IF: 3.7
  73. Verma, A., Kumar, V., Naik, B., Khan, J. M., Singh, P., Saris, P. E. J., & Gupta, S. (2023). Screening and molecular dynamics simulation of compounds inhibiting MurB enzyme of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis: An in-silico approach. Saudi journal of biological sciences, 30(8), 103730.  Q1 IF:5.01
  74. Naik, B., Kohli, D., Walter, N., Gupta, A. K., Mishra, S., Khan, J. M., … & Kumar, V. (2023). Whey- carrot based functional beverage: Development and storage study. Journal of King Saud University- Science, 35(6), 102775. Q1  IF: 3.7
  75. Naik, B., Kumar, V., Goyal, S. K., Tripati, A. D., Khan, J. M., Irfan, M., … & Rustagi, S. (2023). Production, characterization, and application of novel fungal pullulanase for fruit juice processing. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 248, 125936.Q1  IF: 7.7
  76. Naik, B., Kumar, V., Rizwanuddin, S., Chauhan, M., Choudhary, M., Gupta, A. K., … & Rustagi, S. (2023). Genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics approaches to improve abiotic stress tolerance in tomato plant. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(3), 3025. Q1  IF: 4.9
  77. Choudhary, M., Kumar, V., Naik, B., Verma, A., Saris, P. E. J., Kumar, V., & Gupta, S. (2022). Antifungal metabolites, their novel sources, and targets to combat drug resistance. Frontiers in Microbiology, 13, 1061603. Q1  IF: 4.
  78. Kumar, S., Arora, S., Kumar, V., Joshi, S., Naik, B., Bisht, B., Kumar V.,  … & Gururani, P. (2022). Physicochemical, nutritional, and sensory characteristics of Chenopodium album, ashwagandha, flaxseed, and Giloy fortified bun. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 46(12), e17265. Q2  IF: 2.0
  79. Kumar, V., Naik, B., Sharma, S., Kumar, A., Khan, J. M., & Irfan, M. (2022). Molecular diversity of microbes associated with fermented bamboo shoots. Tropical Life Sciences Research, 33(3), 151.  Q3, IF: 1.4
  80. Kumar, V., Naik, B., Kumar, A., Khanduri, N., Rustagi, S., & Kumar, S. (2022). Probiotics media: Significance, challenges, and future perspective-a mini review. Food Production, Processing and Nutrition, 4(1), 17. Q1  IF: 5.1
  81. Kumar, V., Naik, B., Choudhary, M., Kumar, A., & Khanduri, N. (2022). Agro-waste as a substrate for the production of pullulanase by Penicillium viridicatum under solid-state fermentation. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 12661. Q1 IF:3.8
  82. Naik, B., Goyal, S. K., Tripathi, A. D., & Kumar, V. (2022). Optimization of pullulanase production by Aspergillus flavus under solid-state fermentation. Bioresource Technology Reports, 17, 100963. (ESCI, Scopus)
  83. Naik, B., Goyal, S. K., Tripathi, A. D., & Kumar, V. (2021). Exploring the diversity of endophytic fungi and screening for their pullulanase-producing capabilities. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 19(1), 110.Q1,  IF:3.6
  84. Naik, B., Maurya, V. K., Kumar, V., Kumar, V., Upadhyay, S., & Gupta, S. (2021). Phytochemical analysis of Diplazium esculentum reveals the presence of medically important components. Current Nutrition & Food Science, 17(2), 210-215. Q3  IF: 0.8
  85. Choudhary, M., Naik, B., Kumar, V., Verma, A., & Gupta, S. (2023). Draft Genome Sequence of Novel Streptomyces sp. Strain AJ-1, Isolated from a Leafcutter Ant in Uttarakhand, India. Microbiology Resource Announcements, 12(7), e00413-23. (Scopus )
  86. Naik, B., Kumar, V., Goyal, S. K., Dutt Tripathi, A., Mishra, S., Joakim Saris, P. E., … & Rustagi, S. (2023). Pullulanase: unleashing the power of enzyme with a promising future in the food industry. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 11, 1139611. Q1  IF: 4.3
  87. Rizwanuddin, S., Kumar, V., Naik, B., Singh, P., Mishra, S., Rustagi, S., & Kumar, V. (2023). Microbial phytase: Their sources, production, and role in the enhancement of nutritional aspects of food and feed additives. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 12, 100559. Q1  IF: 4.8
  88. Naik, B., Kumar, V., & Gupta, A. K. (2023). Valorization of tender coconut mesocarp for the formulation of ready-to-eat dairy-based dessert (Kheer): Utilization of industrial by-product. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 12, 100572.Q1  IF: 4.8
  89. Naik, B., Kumar, V., Rizwanuddin, S., Chauhan, M., Gupta, A. K., Rustagi, S., … & Gupta, S. (2023). Agro-industrial waste: a cost-effective and eco-friendly substrate to produce amylase. Food Production, Processing and Nutrition, 5(1), 30. Q1  IF: 4.8
  90. Kumar, V., Gupta, A. K., Naik, B., & Makroo, H. A. (2023). Effect of high γ-irradiation dosage on physico-chemical, functional and emulsion properties of almond gum powder. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 235, 123898.Q1  IF: 7.7
  91. Singh, N., Naik, B., Kumar, V., Kumar, V., & Gupta, S. (2021). Actinobacterial pigment assisted synthesis of nanoparticles and its biological activity: nanoparticles and its biological activity. Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences, 10(4), 604-608.  Q3 IF:0.6
  92. Naik, B., Goyal, S. K., Tripathi, A. D., & Kumar, V. (2019). Screening of agro-industrial waste and physical factors for the optimum production of pullulanase in solid-state fermentation from endophytic Aspergillus sp. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 22, 101423. Q1 IF: 3.4
  93. Rizwanuddin, S., Kumar, V., Singh, P., Naik, B., Mishra, S., Chauhan, M., … & Kumar, V. (2023). Insight into phytase-producing microorganisms for phytate solubilization and soil sustainability. Frontiers in microbiology, 14, 1127249.Q1  IF: 4.0
  94. Mayank Bahuguna, Charu Sharma, Geeta Bhandari, Sanjay Gupta (2024) An Insight Into the Application of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Sciences: Exploration of Biomedical Sciences With Relation to Nanotechnology. In Cutting-Edge Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Sciences. IGI Global. p1-21.
  95. Saurabh Gangola, Shasank Chaube, Abdullah Bayram, Samiksha Joshi, Geeta Bhandari, Sumira Malik, Azmat Ali Khan (2024). Optimizing microbial strain selection for pyrethroid biodegradation in contaminated environments through a TOPSIS-based decision-making system. Scientific Reports 14, 14928. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59223-z (IF:3.8)
  96. Archna Dhasmana, Geeta Bhandari, Nupur Joshi, Vikas Singh Jadon, Sumira Malik, Sanjay Gupta (2023). Experimental validation of nanotechnology-enhanced bio-filters for sustainable wastewater treatment. Archna Dhasmana/Afr J Bio Sci, 6(7), 1907.
  97. Saurabh Gangola, Samiksha Joshi, Neha Kandpal, Geeta Bhandari, Sanjay Gupta, Vikash Singh Jadon, Vikas Sharma (2023) Micropropagation And Antimicrobial Activity Of Callicarpa Macrophylla (Priyangu) Against Medically Important Pathogens. Journal of Advanced Zoology. 1;44(5).
  98. Saurabh Gangola, Samiksha Joshi,Geeta Bhandari, Garima Pant, Kahkashan Perveen, Najat A Bukhari, Ranjana Rani, Anita Sharma (2023) Exploring Microbial Diversity Responses in Agricultural Fields: A Comparative Analysis under Pesticide Stress and Non-Stress Conditions. Frontiers in Microbiology. 14:1271129. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1271129 (IF: 4.1)
  99. Samiksha Joshi, Saurabh Gangola, Geeta Bhandari, Narendra Singh Bhandari, Deepa Nainwal, Anju Rani, Sumira Malik, Petr Slama P (2023) Rhizospheric bacteria: the key to sustainable heavy metal detoxification strategies. Frontiers in Microbiology 14:1229828. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1229828. (IF: 4.1)
  100. Saurabh Gangola, Geeta Bhandari, Samiksha Joshi, Anita Sharma, Halis Simsek, Pankaj Bhatt (2023).Esterase and ALDH dehydrogenase-based pesticide degradation by Bacillus brevis 1B from a contaminated environment. Environmental Research. 232,116332.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.116332. (IF: 7.7)
  101. Heena Parveen, Parul Chaudhary, Pragati Srivastava, Shalu Priya, Geeta Bhandari, Anuj Chaudhary (2023) Role of Nanoparticles in Agriculture. In Advances in Nanotechnology for Smart Agriculture: Techniques and Application. CRC Press, Taylor and & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003345565.
  102. Geeta Bhandari, Shalu Chaudhary, Sanjay Gupta, Saurabh Gangola (2023) Impact of Nanoparticles on Abiotic Stress Tolerance. In Advances in Nanotechnology for Smart Agriculture: Techniques and Application. CRC Press, Taylor and & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003345565
  103. Bartholomew Saanu Adeleke, Modupe Stella Ayilara, Deepak Sharma, Rabiya Sultana, Manas Mathur, Geeta Bhandari, Anuj Chaudhary (2023) Nanotextured Materials for Soil Health. In Advances in Nanotechnology for Smart Agriculture: Techniques and Application. CRC Press, Taylor and & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003345565
  104. Vijaylakshmi, Raturi Manisha Hemwati Nandan, Shalu Chaudhary, Geeta Bhandari (2023) Microbial exopolysaccharides and their application for bioremediation of environmental pollutants. In Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Advanced Microbial Technology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. Academic Press. 47-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95090-9.00014-5
  105. Damini Maithani, Anita Sharma, Saurabh Gangola, Pankaj Bhatt,  Geeta Bhandari, Hemant Dasila (2022) Barnyard millet (Echinochloa spp.): a climate resilient multipurpose crop. Vegetos. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-022-00420-4
  106. Saurabh Gangola, Anita Sharma, Samiksha Joshi, Geeta Bhandari, Om Prakash, Muthusamy Govarthanan, Woong Kim, Pankaj Bhatt (2022) Novel mechanism and degradation kinetics of pesticides mixture using Bacillus sp. strain 3C in contaminated sites. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 181, 104996 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2021.104996  (IF:4.2)
  107. Saurabh Gangola, Pankaj Bhatt, Alagarasan Jagadeesh Kumar, Geeta Bhandari, Samiksha Joshi, Arjita Punetha, Kalpana Bhatt, Eldon R Rene (2022) Biotechnological tools to elucidate the mechanism of pesticide degradation in the environment. Chemosphere. 296, 33916. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133916. (IF: 8.1)
  108. Pankaj Bhatt, Geeta Bhandari, Ronald F. Turco, Zahra Aminikhoei, Kalpana Bhatt, Halis Simsek (2022) Algae in wastewater treatment, mechanism, and application of biomass for production of value-added product. Environmental Pollution. 309, 119688. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119688. (IF: 7.6)
  109. Pankaj Bhatt, Geeta Bhandari, Kalpana Bhatt, Halis Simsek (2022) Microalgae-based removal of pollutants from wastewaters: Occurrence, toxicity and circular economy. Chemosphere. 306, 135576, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135576. (IF: 8.1)
  110. Pankaj Bhatt, Geeta Bhandari, Muhammad Bilal (2022) Occurrence, toxicity impacts and mitigation of emerging micropollutants in the aquatic environments: Recent tendencies and perspectives. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 10(3),107598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.107598 (IF: 7.4)
  111. Reddy, KV, Satya Sree NR, Ranjit P, Maddela NR, V Kumar, Jha P, Prasad R, Radice M. 2023. Essential oils, herbal extracts and propolis for alleviating Helicobacter pylori infections: A critical view. South African J Bot. 157: 138-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.03.056
  112. V. Kumar, Nautiyal CS. 2022. Plant abiotic and biotic stress alleviation: From an endophytic microbial perspective. Curr. Microbiol. 79:311-325. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-022-03012-2
  113. Sarma H, V. Kumar, Roy A, Pandit S, Prasad R. 2022. Microplastics in marine and aquatic habitats: Sources, impact, and sustainable remediation approaches. Env. Sustain. 5(1): 39-49 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42398-022-00219-8
  114. Patwardhan SB, Salva N, Pandit S, Gupta PK, Mathuriya AS, Lahiri D, Jadhav DA, Rai AK, Priya K, Ray RR, Singh V, V. Kumar, Prasad R. 2021. Microbial fuel cell united with other existing technologies for enhanced power generation and efficient wastewater treatment. Appl. Sci. 11, 10777. https://doi.org/10.3390/app112210777
  115. Rawat G, Dhasmana A, V. Kumar. 2020. Biosurfactants: The next generation biomolecule for diverse applications. Env. Sustain. 3(4): 353–369 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42398-020-00128-8
  116. Das, N., Kumar, V., Chaure, K., & Pandey, P. (2025). Environmental restoration of polyaromatic hydrocarbon-contaminated soil through sustainable rhizoremediation: insights into bioeconomy and high-throughput systematic analysis. Environmental Science: Advances. DOI: 10.1039/d4va00203b Q2, IF 3.5
  117. Rawat, M., Varshney, A., Kandpal, R., Choudhary, A., Gupta, A. K., Naik, B., Kumar V.,  … & Rustagi, S. (2025).  Exploration of compositional, functional, nutraceutical, and metabolites of Ram kandmool (Agave sisalana Perrine) for potential application in food systems. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 142095. (SCIE, Scopus) Q1 IF: 7.7
  118. Kandpal R., Anand S., Chaudhary A., Kunwar T., Gupta, A. K., Kaur R., Jha A. K., Chutia H., Naik B., Kumar V., Makroo H. A., Rustagi S., Tavassoli M., (2025). Enhancing the functionality of extruded snack (Namkeen) using indigenous ingredients of Uttarakhand, India: A predictive modelling approach for shelf- life optimization. Discov Food 5, 82 (2025). SCIE, SCOPUS, Cites score:3.2 https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00333-6
  119. Gupta, A., Jha, A.K, Naik, B., Kumar, V., Rustagi, S, Tavassoli. M. (2025) Exploration of techno-functional properties and metabolomic profiles of Scleroderma texane (Phutuki Mushroom) a comparitive study with Agaricus bisporus(white button mushroom). Discover Food 5:21. SCIE, SCOPUS, Cites score:3.2
  120. Kataria, P., Gupta, R. K., Gupta, A. K., Kaur, R., Sharma, M., Jha, A. K., Naik B., Kumar V., Tavvasoli M., Kaur S., (2025). A State-of-the-Art review on Edible Electronics: Next-Generation Technologies for Biocompatible and Ingestible Devices. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 104880. Q1, IF:15.1
  121. Akhtar, S., Gupta, A. K., Varshney, A., Rawat, M., Choudhary, A., Kandpal, R., Jha, A. K., Mishra S., Naik B., Kumar V., Rajeev R., Rather M. A., Rustagi S., Preet, M. S. (2024). Comprehensive review of sustainable utilization of Arenga obtusifolia Griff. as a food. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 15, 100945. Q1 IF: 4.8
  122. Rawat, M., Varshney, A., Gupta, A. K., Jha, A. K., Naik, B., & Kumar, V. (2024). Nutritional, techno- functional properties, and metabolite profiling of Arenga obtusifolia griff.(Tassey) flour in the formulation of functional food. Food Bioscience, 62, 105502. Q1 IF:4.8
  123. Choudhary, A., Kumar, A., Kandpal, R., Gupta, A. K., Jha, A. K., Naik, B., … & Khan, J. M. (2024). Evaluation of secondary metabolites, nutraceutical potential and amino acid profile of fresh dates (Phoenix dactylifera) alcoholic beverage. Discover Food, 4(1), 53. SCI, Scopus, Cites score 3.2.
  124. Gupta, A. K., Fadzlillah, N. A., Sukri, S. J. M., Adediran, O. A., Rather, M. A., Naik, B.,Kumar V … & Rustagi, S. (2024). Slaughterhouse blood: A state-of-the-art review on transforming by-products into valuable nutritional resources and the role of circular economy. Food Bioscience, 104644. Q1  IF:4.8
  125. Akhtar, S., Gupta, A. K., Naik, B., Kumar, V., Ranjan, R., Jha, A. K., … & Rustagi, S. (2024). Exploring pharmacological properties and food applications of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari). Food Chemistry Advances, 4, 100689. (Scopus)
  126. Joshi, A., Gupta, A. K., Semwal, S., Deoli, N., Rather, M. A., Naik, B., Kumar, V … & Preet, M. S. (2024). Sustainable solutions for food security: Evaluating pre-treatment technologies in the growing fruits and vegetables industry of India. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 39, 101580. Q1  IF:5.5
  127.  Gupta, A. K., Das, T., Jha, A. K., Naik, B., Kumar, V., Rustagi, S., & Khan, J. M. (2024). Encapsulation of debittered pomelo juice using novel Moringa oleifera exudate for enrichment of yoghurt: A techno- functional approach. Food Chemistry, 139937. (SCIE, Scopus) Q1 IF:8..5
  128. Gupta, A. K., Boruah, T., Ghosh, P., Ikram, A., Rana, S. S., Bachetti, A., Jha, A. K., Naik B., Kumar V., Rustagi, S. (2024). Green chemistry revolutionizing sustainability in the food industry: A comprehensive review and call to action. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 42, 101774. Q1  IF:5.5
  129. Malik, S., Singh, A., Shahi, N. C., Bhat, M. I., Richa, R., Naik, B., … & Kumar, V. (2024). Optimization of pretreatments to enhance quality characteristics and storage period of kinnow (Citrus reticulata Blanco) using response surface methodology. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 29498. Q1  IF:3.8
  130. Varshney, A., Rawat, M., Gupta, A. K., Kandpal, R., Choudhary, A., Jha, A. K., Naik B., Kumar V., Rustagi, S. (2024). Structural and functional insights into Dioscorea esculenta (Suthni) flour: a comparative analysis with potato flour for potential application in bakery product. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 18(11), 9307-9329.Q3,IF:2.9
  131. Akhtar, S., Gupta, A. K., Varshney, A., Rawat, M., Choudhary, A., Kandpal, R., Jha A. K., Sadhna M., Naik B.,Kumar V … & Preet, M. S. (2024). Comprehensive review of sustainable utilization of Arenga obtusifolia Griff. as a food. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 15, 100945. Q1  IF: 4.8
  132. Anjali, Jena, A., Bamola, A., Mishra, S., Jain, I., Pathak, N., Sharma N., Joshi N., Pandey R., Kaparwal S., Yadav V., Gupta A. K., Jha A. K., Bhatt S., Kumar V., Naik B., KumarV… & Akhtar, S. (2024). State-of-the- art non-destructive approaches for maturity index determination in fruits and vegetables: Principles, applications, and future directions. Food Production, Processing and Nutrition, 6(1), 56. Q1 IF: 5.1
  133.  Ritika, Bora, B., Ismail, B. B., Garba, U., Mishra, S., Jha, A. K., Naik B.,Kumar V … & Gupta, A. K. (2024). Himalayan fruit and circular economy: Nutraceutical potential, traditional uses, challenges and opportunities. Food Production, Processing and Nutrition, 6(1), 71. Q1 IF: 5.1
  134. Ranjan, R., Gupta, A. K., Pandiselvam, R., Chauhan, A. K., Akhtar, S., Jha, A. K., Pratiksha, Ghosh T., Purohit S. R., Rather M. A., Prakash D., Singh R., Singh S., Joshi P., Kumar V., Naik B., … & Preet, M.S. (2023). Plasma treatment: An alternative and sustainable green approach for decontamination of mycotoxin in dried food products. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 14, 100867. Q1  IF: 4.8
  135. Kaur, B., Dimri, S., Singh, J., Mishra, S., Chauhan, N., Kukreti, T., sharma B., Singh S. P., Arora S., Uniyal D., Agrawal Y., Akhtar S., Rather M. A., Naik B., Kumar V., … & Preet, M. S. (2023). Insights into the harvesting tools and equipment’s for horticultural crops: From then to now. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 14, 100814. Q1 IF: 4.8
  136. Purohit, P., Rawat, H., Verma, N., Mishra, S., Nautiyal, A., Bhatt, S., Bisht N., Aggrawal K., Bora A., Kumar H., Rawal P., Kumar A., Kapoor R., Seharawat J., Rather M. A., Naik B., Kumar V., … & Gupta, A. K. (2023). Analytical approach to assess anti-nutritional factors of grains and oilseeds: a comprehensive review. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 100877. Q1 IF: 4.8
  137. Gupta, A. K., Dhua, S., Kumar, V., Naik, B., Magwaza, L. S., Ncama, K., … & Mishra, P. (2023). Current and emerging applications in detection and removal of bitter compounds in citrus fruit juice: a critical review. Food Bioscience, 102995. Q1 IF:4.8
  138. Gupta, A. K., Das, T., Kumar, H., Rastogi, S., Espinosa, E., Rincón, E., Martin R. M., Rather M. A., Kumar V., Naik B., … & Mishra, S. (2023). Novel food materials: Fundamentals and applications in sustainable food systems for food processing and safety. Food Bioscience, 103013. Q1 IF:4.8
  139. Kaur, L., Singh, J., Ashok, A., & Kumar, V. (2024). Design expert based optimization of the pyrolysis process for the production of cattle dung bio-oil and properties characterization. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 9421. Q1 IF: 4.3
  140. Al-Shabib, N. A., Khan, J. M., Malik, A., Rehman, M. T., Alamri, A., Kumar, V., … & AlAjmi, M. F. (2024). Multispectroscopic and computational insights into amyloid fibril formation of alpha lactalbumin induced by sodium hexametaphosphate. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 1-15.Q1 IF: 4.3
  141. Gupta, A. K., Kumar, V., Naik, B., Rizwana, S., & Ranjan, R. (2023). Mapping of nutraceutical and sensorial properties of stuffed red chilli pickle: Effect of storage on quality. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 11, 100504. Q1 IF: 4.8
  142.  Al-Shabib, N. A., Khan, J. M., Al-Amri, A. M., Malik, A., Husain, F. M., Sharma, P., … & Sen, P. (2023). Interaction mechanism between α-lactalbumin and caffeic acid: a multispectroscopic and molecular docking study. ACS omega, 8(22), 19853-19861. Q1, IF:3.7
  143. Kumar, A., Rustagi, S., Malik, S., Choudhary, P., Khan, Z. S., Allam, A. Y.,.Kumar V.. & Chaudhary, V. (2023). Highly potent antioxidant/antibacterial biogenic zno nanoparticles-enabled nano-scavenger reinforced by Aegle Marmelos (Linn) Rind’s extract. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, 12(7), 077003.Q3, IF:1.8
  144. Neha, Kakati,B.,  Koul,N.,  Kumar, V.. Detection of biofilm production among nosocomial isolates of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Journal of Laboratory Physicians.17 ( SP1 ); 4 – 32. doi: 10.25259/JLP_214, Q4, IF:0.9
  145. Das, S., Das, A., Das, N., Nath, T., Langthasa, M., Pandey, P., … & Pandey, P. (2024). Harnessing the potential of microbial keratinases for bioconversion of keratin waste. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(46), 57478-57507. Q1 , IF 5.8
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Nursing Advisor at Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust

Dr. Kathleen M. McKeehan

Dr. Kathleen M. McKeehan is a highly regarded American nursing leader and researcher who has dedicated decades to advancing nursing education and clinical practices at the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) and Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) in Dehradun, India. Serving as the Nursing Advisor, she has been instrumental in shaping the Himalayan College of Nursing into a center of excellence, emphasizing the integration of compassionate care with modern medical technology.

Dr. McKeehan’s academic background is extensive, including a Ph.D. in nursing from the Case Western Reserve University and post-doctoral research at Ohio State University. Before her long-term commitment to the Himalayan Institute, she held prestigious academic positions, such as the Dorothy Rider Pool Professorship at Allentown College. Her research expertise spans oncology nursing, continuing education strategies, and innovation diffusion in healthcare settings.

At HIHT, she is a central figure in tradition and mentorship, often leading the symbolic Lamp Lighting and Oath Ceremony for new nursing students. Her work focuses on fostering a vibrant research culture and ensuring that nursing curricula meet international standards while remaining rooted in the visionary humanitarian principles of the institute's founder, H.H. Dr. Swami Rama.

Former Director, LBSNAA

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra (IAS Retd.)

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra (IAS Retd.) is a distinguished former Indian Administrative Service officer (1985 batch, West Bengal cadre), historian, and author. He is most widely recognised for his tenure as the Director of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) from 2019 until his retirement in March 2021. Throughout his 36-year bureaucratic career, he served in high-profile roles, including Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal and Secretary of Industrial Development in Uttarakhand.

Since retiring, Dr. Chopra has emerged as a prominent literary figure and public intellectual. He is the Founder and Festival Director of Valley of Words, an international literature and arts festival based in Dehradun. An acclaimed author, his works include We, the People of the States of Bharat: The Making and Remaking of India’s Internal Boundaries (2022) and The Great Conciliator: Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Transformation of India (2025).

He holds a PhD in Management and has been a fellow at prestigious institutions like Cornell University and the World Bank. Currently, he continues to contribute as a columnist for ThePrint and serves as a Senior Fellow in Contemporary History at the Prime Ministers' Memorial and Library.

FRSB, FRSB

Prof. Graham Roy Ball

Prof. Graham Roy Ball, FRSB, is a distinguished expert in bioinformatics and computational systems biology. He currently serves as a Professor at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), where he is the Director of the Medical Technology Research Centre. He also holds a significant role as the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Intelligent OMICS Ltd, a company specializing in AI-driven biomedical discovery.

Prof. Ball's work focuses on applying Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and machine learning to solve complex biological problems. His research spans cancer systems biology, drug discovery, and the development of "molecular digital twins" for disease states. He is particularly noted for his work on the Nottingham Prognostic Index Plus (NPI+), a system that uses biomarkers to improve breast cancer patient stratification.

Before joining ARU, he was a Professor of Bioinformatics at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for over two decades, where he led the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre’s biostatistics efforts. He has published more than 280 journal papers and holds multiple patents in the field of AI and omics data analysis. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB) and serves on the editorial boards of prominent journals like Proteomics.

Prof. & Researcher at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Vinay Nadkarni

Dr. Vinay Nadkarni, MD, MS, is a world-renowned leader in pediatric critical care and resuscitation science. He serves as a Professor and Endowed Chair at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He is the founding director of the CHOP Academy for Resuscitation of Children and the Center for Simulation, Advanced Education and Innovation.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Nadkarni has served as President of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (2023-2024) and Co-Chair of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). His research focuses on advancing CPR quality, sepsis management, and pediatric life support, contributing to over 850 peer-reviewed publications. He has also been a key figure in global health initiatives, including the ABC Stop the Bleed program in India and missions with Operation Smile.

Dr. Nadkarni has received numerous accolades, such as the American Heart Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the AAP Distinguished Career Award. He continues to mentor over 150 clinician-scientists while leading international efforts to strengthen the "chain of survival" for critically ill children worldwide.

Former Director General, UCOST

Mr. Sudhir Chandra Nautiyal

Mr. Sudhir Chandra Nautiyal is a highly accomplished civil servant and technocrat who served an illustrious 29-year tenure in the Industries Department of the Government of Uttarakhand. While he is often associated with leadership in state councils, he is most distinguished for his role as the Director of Industries. During his service, he was instrumental in positioning Uttarakhand as a leader in the MSME and Startup sectors.

A leather technology engineer from HBTU Kanpur with a Master’s in Economics, Nautiyal’s career spanned the private sector, public sector banking, and the Ministry of MSME. He is credited with leading the state to secure the first position in the North India Geographical Indication (GI) festival in 2022, successfully promoting indigenous products like Munsiyari Rajma and Ringal Craft.

Currently, he serves as a member of the Pravasi Uttarakhandi Cell in the Chief Minister’s Office, where he continues to facilitate investment and entrepreneurship for the state’s diaspora. His proactive approach has made him a respected figure in Indian industrial circles, recently earning him recognition at the Raj Bhavan for his lifelong contributions.

Former Fellow University of Liverpool, United Kingdom

Prof. Prabhu Narayan Mishra

Prof. Prabhu Narayan Mishra is a renowned Management Guru and academician with over 40 years of experience in teaching, research, and consulting. He is particularly recognized for his tenure as a Fellow in the Department of Economics & Accounting at the University of Liverpool, UK, where he served from 1996 to 1997. His international academic footprint also includes serving as a Senior Visiting Faculty at Tulane University, USA.

In India, Prof. Mishra has held several prestigious positions, including Director of the Institute of Management Studies (IMS) and officiating Vice Chancellor of Devi Ahilya University, Indore. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Allahabad and is widely known for pioneering the study of Indian Ethos in Management, blending ancient Vedic wisdom with modern business theories.

A prolific scholar, he has supervised numerous doctoral students and authored several books and research papers. Prof. Mishra is also a dedicated philanthropist, serving as the Founder President of organizations like the Shri Krishna Foundation and Utkarsha, which focus on spiritual wisdom and community development. His multifaceted career is marked by prestigious awards, including the Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship and the United Nations Fellowship.

Ex Director, National JALMA

Prof. Kiran Katoch

Prof. Kiran Katoch is a highly respected academic researcher and medical scientist who served as the Director of the National JALMA Institute for Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases (NJILOMD) in Agra. With over four decades of experience, she has been a leading figure in the research and treatment of leprosy and tuberculosis in India. Her work is characterized by a unique focus on bridging clinical medicine with laboratory research to improve patient outcomes in mycobacterial infections.

A prolific scientist, Prof. Katoch has authored or co-authored over 150 research publications in prestigious national and international journals. Her seminal contributions include studies on the efficacy of multidrug therapy (MDT) for leprosy and the investigation of cardiovascular involvement in leprosy patients. For her outstanding research, she was honored with the Dr. C. G. S. Iyer Oration Award in 1989.

Beyond her administrative and research roles, she has served as the Editor of the Indian Journal of Leprosy and the President of the Tuberculosis Association of India (TAI). Even after her tenure as Director, she remains active as an ICMR Distinguished Scientist Chair, continuing to advocate for integrated health systems and innovative research to solve local health challenges.

Executive-in-Residence, S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research

Mr. Prabhat Pani

Mr. Prabhat Pani is a distinguished corporate leader and academician with over 40 years of experience, currently serving as an Executive in Residence and Executive Director of the Centre for Impact in Sustainable Development at SPJIMR, Mumbai. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, he began his career with the Tata Administrative Services (TAS) and has held numerous leadership roles across the Tata Group.

His corporate journey includes serving as the CEO of Ginger Hotels (Roots Corporation Ltd) and as the Executive Director of Taj SATS Air Catering. He also spent significant time in the telecom sector, holding senior roles at Tata Teleservices, Airtel, and BPL Cellular. Prior to his academic transition, he served as Head of Partnerships & Technology at Tata Trusts, where he led large-scale social impact initiatives.

At SPJIMR, Pani focuses on Sustainable Development and social sector interventions, bridging the gap between corporate efficiency and developmental needs. He is also a Senior Advisor at The Conference Board and continues to mentor social sector professionals. His work remains centered on building institutional capacity and leveraging technology for broad-based community impact.

Media Executive & Board Member, Times Group

Mr. A.P. Parigi

Mr. A.P. Parigi, is a veteran leader in the Indian media, entertainment, and telecommunications sectors with over 40 years of experience. He is most widely recognized as the Co-Founder of Radio Mirchi, where he served as the Managing Director and CEO of Entertainment Network India Ltd. (ENIL). Under his leadership, Radio Mirchi grew into India's largest private FM radio network, fundamentally changing the country's audio landscape.

Throughout his career, Parigi has held several high-profile roles, including Group CEO of Network18, CEO of BPL Mobile, and MD & CEO of Eros International Media. His strategic vision also spearheaded the Times Group’s entry into the Out-of-Home (OOH) media business. Beyond corporate leadership, he has served on the boards of major entities like Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) and has been an advisor to global institutions such as the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford.

An alumnus of the Delhi School of Economics and the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi, Parigi was the first non-American to receive the Rensselaer Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2009. Today, he continues to mentor next-generation leaders and advise organisations on growth, corporate governance, and digital transformation.

Former Director, IHBT

Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Dr. Sanjay Kumar, FNA, is a distinguished agricultural biotechnologist and the former Director of the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT). Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), where he oversees the selection of top-tier scientific talent for India’s agricultural research sector. His leadership is defined by a commitment to converting high-end biotechnology into sustainable livelihoods for farmers in the Himalayan region.

During his tenure at CSIR-IHBT, Dr. Kumar achieved major milestones, including the historic introduction of Heeng (asafoetida) and monk fruit cultivation in India. His research spans plant molecular biology and genomics, specifically focusing on how Himalayan flora adapts to extreme environments. A fellow of all three major Indian science academies (FNA, FNASc, and FNAAS), he has published over 120 research papers. His work continues to play a vital role in strengthening India's bio-economy and ensuring long-term food security through innovation.

Pro-Chancellor, Perdana University, Malaysia

Dr. Mohan Swami 

Dr. Mohan Swami is a distinguished physician, entrepreneur, and educational visionary who currently serves as the Pro-Chancellor of Perdana University, Malaysia. A graduate of Mysore University, India, he began his medical career in 1978. He initially gained prominence in Sabah, where he established the largest private medical group practice, laying the foundation for his extensive career in healthcare management and corporate leadership.

Dr. Swami is widely recognized as the driving force behind the establishment of Perdana University in 2011. Under his leadership, the institution launched as a landmark public-private partnership, collaborating with world-class entities like the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Beyond academia, he is the Executive Chairman of Chase Perdana Sdn Bhd and has held significant leadership roles in various multinational corporations across the healthcare, property, and hospitality sectors.

In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Swami is a deeply spiritual individual. He serves as the President of the AHYMSIN (Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International) and Chancellor of Swami Rama Himalayan University. For his immense contributions to education and the Malaysian economy, he was conferred the title of Tan Sri. He also serves as the Honorary Consul of Botswana in Malaysia, bridging international relations through diplomacy and philanthropy.

Mahamandleshwar Juna Akhara

Swami Avdheshanand

Swami Avdheshanand is one of India’s most influential spiritual leaders and the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara, the largest order of Hindu monks. Born on November 24, 1962, in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, he displayed a profound spiritual inclination from childhood. Seeking higher truths, he renounced worldly life at a young age to practice intense meditation and austerity as a hermit in the Himalayas.

His teachings are rooted in Advaita Vedanta, focusing on self-realization, universal brotherhood, and the harmony of all religions. Beyond his role as a monastic leader, he is a globally respected philosopher who has addressed the United Nations and the World Economic Forum, advocating for global peace and environmental sustainability.

As the founder of Prabhu Premi Sangh, he oversees extensive social welfare projects, including healthcare initiatives, educational programs for the underprivileged, and environmental conservation efforts like the "Green Kumbh." A prolific author and orator, his discourses reach millions via television and digital platforms. Known for his serene demeanor and intellectual depth, Swami Ji continues to bridge the gap between ancient Vedic wisdom and modern global challenges, guiding seekers toward a life of purpose and spiritual clarity.