Dr. Vinod Kumar

Dr. Vinod Kumar

Associate Professor
Department of Zoology and Environmental Science
Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, India
drvksorwal@gkv.ac.in

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
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7197-7666

Research Papers

24 entries
1
Assessment of potentially toxic elements in four melon fruit varieties grown in the Ganges and Yamuna River Basin
Horticulturae
2025 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11020216
2
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
2025 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-025-14041-2
3
Utilizing industrial wastewater for cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris NIES-227: A study on biodiesel yield optimization with alkali catalysts
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
2025 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-025-08093-w
4
A comprehensive review of recent advances in phytoremediation of wastewaters using Azolla species
3 Biotech
2025 Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-025-04399-y
5
Ancient natural farming: Way forward to sustainability in modern agricultural practices
Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science
2025 Index: Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26832/24566632.2025.1003020
6
Phytoremediation of composite industrial effluent using water caltrop (Trapa natans L.) and bio-methanation of post-harvest biomass
Water Air and Soil Pollution
2025 Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-025-08723-3
7
Seasonal variation assessment of ambient air quality during COVID-19 lockdown in Uttarakhand state, India
MAUSAM
2024 Index: Scopus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v75i3.6067 • ISSN: 0252-9416
8
Impact assessment of solid waste dumping sites on soil and groundwater quality in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, India
Environment Conservation Journal
2024 Index: Scopus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.27302813
9
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
2024 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-13523-z
10
A review on co-composting of biosolids and its use in crops cultivation for agriculture sustainability
Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science
2024 Index: UGC CARE
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26832/24566632.2024.0904029
11
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
2024 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-32664-9
12
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
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-27563-4
13
Optimization, Identification, and Quantification of Selected Phenolics in Three Underutilized Exotic Edible Fruits Using HPTLC
Sustainability
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129568
14
Bioremediation of battery scrap waste contaminated soils using coco grass (Cyperus rotundus L.): A prediction modeling study for cadmium and lead phytoextraction
Agriculture
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13071411
15
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
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02226-0
16
Occurrence and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn., Sapindaceae) Fruit Samples
Horticulturae
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9090989
17
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
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9091056
18
Nutrient sequestration and lipid production potential of Chlorella vulgaris under pharmaceutical wastewater treatment: experimental, optimization, and prediction modeling studies
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-31719-7
19
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
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28031111
20
Impact of irrigation with contaminated water on heavy metal bioaccumulation in water chestnut (Trapa natans L.)
Horticulturae
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9020190
21
Targeted HPTLC profile, quantification of flavonoids and phenolic acids, and antimicrobial activity of Dodonaea angustifolia (L.f.) leaves and flowers
Molecules
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28062870
22
Sustainable management of sewage sludge using dhaincha (Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) W.Wight) cultivation: Studies on heavy metal uptake and characterization of fibers
Agronomy
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13041066
23
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
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-27563-4
24
Optimization, Identification, and Quantification of Selected Phenolics in Three Underutilized Exotic Edible Fruits Using HPTLC
Sustainability
2023 Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129568

Book Chapters

3 entries
1
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Environmental Sustainability and Global Wellbeing
Satyam Publishing House
2025
ISBN: 978-93-5909-102-0
2
Forest Ecosystem Services in Himalayan Region Current Prospective and Challenges
Discovery Publishing House
2023 Index: ISBN
ISBN: 81-959169-3-7
3
Sustainability in Ecosystem Services, Economic Valuation and Global Payment Programmes
Discovery Publishing House
2023 Index: ISBN
ISBN: 81-959169-3-7

Books Authored

4 entries
1
Agricultural Environmental Pollution, Risk Assessment, and Control
MDPI
2025
ISBN: 978-3-7258-5486-8
2
Instant Notes on Soil Science
Biotech Books
2023
ISBN: 978-81-7622-542-7
3
Advances in Environmental Pollution Management: Wastewater Impacts and Treatment Technologies, Volume 1
Agro Environ Media
2020
ISBN: 978-81-942017-4-8
4
Environmental Degradation: Causes and Remediation Strategies
Agro Environ Media
2020
ISBN: 978-81-942017-2-4

Invited Lectures

3 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
Assessment of heavy metals uptake by spinach (Spinacia oleracea) grown in integrated industrial wastewater irrigated soils
Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi