Dr. Vinod Kumar
Associate Professor
Department of Zoology and Environmental Science
Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, India
About
Overview
Dr. Vinod Kumar (M.Sc., Ph.D., F.A.N.S.F., F.A.E.S.A.) is working as Associate Professor of Environmental Science in the Department of Zoology and Environmental Science, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar (Uttarakhand), India. He has an academic experience of about 15 years and research experience of about 19 years. His interests of research area are Agro-ecology, Environmental Pollution and Bioremediation Research and Wastewater Management. He has published more than 150 research papers in national and international journals of repute. He has published 06 books, 17 book chapters, supervised 06 PhDs, 30 M.Sc. dissertations and completed 01 major research project. He has presented 77 research papers in national and international seminar/conferences and organized 30 academic events. He is serving as Editorial Board member and reviewer of more than 15 reputed international journals. The Google citation: 5022; h-index: 40; i10-index: 117; Scopus Citation: 2272; h-index: 30 are in his credit.
Research Areas
• Agro-ecology • Environmental Pollution Research • Wastewater Management • Bioremediation • Energy studies
Qualifications
PhD
ORCID ID
Research Papers
36 entries
1
A comparative study of response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural networks (ANN) based optimization and modeling of paper mill effluent treatment using Lemna minor
Journal of Applied and Natural Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31018/jans.v18i3.7885 • ISSN: 2231-5209
2
Assessment of potentially toxic elements in four melon fruit varieties grown in the Ganges and Yamuna River Basin
Horticulturae
3
A review on the role of duckweed (Lemna spp.) in the rejuvenation of aquatic bodies by pollutant remediation and recovery of valuable resources
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
4
Utilizing industrial wastewater for cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris NIES-227: A study on biodiesel yield optimization with alkali catalysts
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
5
A comprehensive review of recent advances in phytoremediation of wastewaters using Azolla species
3 Biotech
6
Ancient natural farming: Way forward to sustainability in modern agricultural practices
Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science
7
Phytoremediation of composite industrial effluent using water caltrop (Trapa natans L.) and bio-methanation of post-harvest biomass
Water Air and Soil Pollution
8
Seasonal variation assessment of ambient air quality during COVID-19 lockdown in Uttarakhand state, India
MAUSAM
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v75i3.6067 • ISSN: 0252-9416
9
Impact assessment of solid waste dumping sites on soil and groundwater quality in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, India
Environment Conservation Journal
10
Removal of organic pollutants from paper mill effluent using Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) in an electro assisted horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland: Experimental and kinetic studies
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
11
A review on co-composting of biosolids and its use in crops cultivation for agriculture sustainability
Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science
12
An experimental and prediction modeling study on water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes L.) assisted heavy metals removal from glass industry effluent
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
13
A biochemical and morphological study with multiple linear regression modeling–based impact prediction of ambient air pollutants on some native tree species of Haldwani City of Kumaun Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
14
Optimization, Identification, and Quantification of Selected Phenolics in Three Underutilized Exotic Edible Fruits Using HPTLC
Sustainability
15
Bioremediation of battery scrap waste contaminated soils using coco grass (Cyperus rotundus L.): A prediction modeling study for cadmium and lead phytoextraction
Agriculture
16
Nutrients Sequestration from Slaughterhouse Wastewater with Kinetic Model Studies Using C. vulgaris for Lipid Production and Reduction in Freshwater Footprint: A Synergistic Approach
Waste and Biomass Valorization
17
Occurrence and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn., Sapindaceae) Fruit Samples
Horticulturae
18
Combined use of TiO2 nanoparticles and biochar produced from Moss (Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr.) biomass for Chinese spinach (Amaranthus dubius L.) cultivation under saline stress
Horticulturae
19
Nutrient sequestration and lipid production potential of Chlorella vulgaris under pharmaceutical wastewater treatment: experimental, optimization, and prediction modeling studies
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
20
Flavonoids and phenolic acids from aerial part of Ajuga integrifolia (Buch. -Ham. Ex D. Don): Anti-shigellosis activity and in silico molecular docking studies
Molecules
21
Impact of irrigation with contaminated water on heavy metal bioaccumulation in water chestnut (Trapa natans L.)
Horticulturae
22
Targeted HPTLC profile, quantification of flavonoids and phenolic acids, and antimicrobial activity of Dodonaea angustifolia (L.f.) leaves and flowers
Molecules
23
Sustainable management of sewage sludge using dhaincha (Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) W.Wight) cultivation: Studies on heavy metal uptake and characterization of fibers
Agronomy
24
A biochemical and morphological study with multiple linear regression modeling–based impact prediction of ambient air pollutants on some native tree species of Haldwani City of Kumaun Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
25
Optimization, Identification, and Quantification of Selected Phenolics in Three Underutilized Exotic Edible Fruits Using HPTLC
Sustainability
26
Electrokinetic assisted anaerobic digestion of spent mushroom substrate supplemented with sugar mill wastewater for enhanced biogas production
Renewable Energy
27
Understanding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable agri-food system and agroecosystem decarbonization nexus: A review
Journal of Cleaner Production
28
Modeling of mineral elements uptake and localization in cabbage inflorescence (Brassica oleracea var.) grown on sugar mill pressmud amended soils
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
29
Insights into hazardous solid waste generation during COVID‑19 pandemic and sustainable management approaches for developing countries
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management
30
Modeling of water hyacinth growth and its role in heavy metals accumulation from unoperated old Ganga canal at Haridwar, India
Rendiconti Lincei. Scienze Fisiche e Naturali
31
Use of sugar mill wastewater for Agaricus bisporus cultivation: prediction models for trace metal uptake and health risk assessment
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
32
An experimental investigation on phytoremediation performance of water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes L.) for pollutants removal from paper mill effluent
Water Environment Research
33
Integrated use of treated dairy wastewater and agro-residue for Agaricus bisporus mushroom cultivation: Experimental and kinetics studies
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
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34
Kinetics of nutrients remediation from sugar industry effluent‑treated substrate using Agaricus bisporus: mushroom yield and biochemical potentials
3 Biotech
35
Kinetics and prediction modeling of heavy metal phytoremediation from glass industry effluent by water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
36
Kinetic assessment of aerobic composting of flower waste generated from temple in Jammu, India: a lab‑scale experimental study
Environmental Sustainability
Book Chapters
5 entries
1
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Environmental Sustainability and Global Wellbeing
Satyam Publishing House
ISBN: 978-93-5909-102-0
2
Forest Ecosystem Services in Himalayan Region Current Prospective and Challenges
Discovery Publishing House
ISBN: 81-959169-3-7
3
Sustainability in Ecosystem Services, Economic Valuation and Global Payment Programmes
Discovery Publishing House
ISBN: 81-959169-3-7
4
Biological diversity: Introduction, values, threats and conservation measures.
Agro Environ Media
ISBN: 978-81-954996-4-9
5
Sustainable approaches towards wastewater treatment using algal technology along with management of post-harvest biomass
Agro Environ Media
ISBN: 978-81-942017-4-8
Invited Lectures
7 entries
1
Origination of environmental components from Vedas
Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, Uttarakhand, sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi
2
Biotechnological approaches of remediation of environmental contaminants
Faculty of Life Science, Gurukula Kangri Deemed to be University, Haridwar
3
Impact of foliar application of TiO2-nanoparticles in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) cultivated in sewage sludge amended soils
Department of Chemistry, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal, Sonipat, India
4
Use of industrial effluent in the cultivation of lettuce and its impact on soil properties
Academy of Natural Resource Conservation and Management (ANRCM), Lucknow
5
Impact of integrated industrial effluent (IIE) irrigation on spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)
School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi and Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
6
Impact of climate change on agro-ecology and biological diversity of Indian Himalayan region
Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi
7
Assessment of heavy metals uptake by spinach (Spinacia oleracea) grown in integrated industrial wastewater irrigated soils
Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi