Dr. Kumud Kant Awasthi

Professor – Basic & Applied Sciences

Interest Area(s)

Nanomaterials, Toxicology, Bioremediation, Fingerprints, Sensors

Dr. Kumud Kant Awasthi is a Professor at the School of Basic and Applied Sciences, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram, Haryana, India. He brings extensive academic, administrative, and research experience from his previous roles at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, and the National Institute of Animal Welfare (MoEF&CC, GoI), Faridabad. An expert in nanotoxicology and environmental toxicology, Dr. Awasthi has specialized in studying nanoparticle toxicity through both in vivo and in vitro models. He holds Indian and German patents, has edited multiple books, special issues in reputed journals, and secured copyrights. In addition, he worked as Program Manager for animal welfare initiatives at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and was appointed as an Environment Auditor by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB). Dr. Awasthi has been invited by the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. He is serving as a member of CPCSEA’s Animal Ethics Committees. A life member of several scientific societies, he plays a significant role in organizing national and international academic conferences.

  • Ph.D. from Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2014.
  • M.Sc. Zoology from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2009.
  • B.Sc. (Zoology, Botany Chemistry) from CSJM, University Kanpur 2002.

16 years

  • Total Publications: 135
  • Total Citations: 1700,  h-index: 23
  1. Awasthi KK, John PJ, Awasthi A, Awasthi K (2013) Multi walled carbon nano tubes induced hepatotoxicity in Swiss albino mice. Micron 44:359-364.
  2. Awasthi KK, Awasthi A, Kamakshi, Bhoot N, John PJ, Sharma SK, Awasthi K (2013) Antimicrobial properties of electro-chemically stabilized organo-metallic thin films. Advanced Electrochemistry 1:42-47.
  3. Awasthi KK, Awasthi A, Kumar N, Roy P, Awasthi K, John PJ (2013) Silver nanoparticle induced cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and DNA damage in CHO cells. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 15(9):1898.
  4. Verma R, Awasthi KK, Soni I, John PJ (2013) Evaluation of Cytogenetic Effects of β-Cyfluthrin in Swiss Albino Mice. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 2(6):30-40
  5. Awasthi KK, Verma R, Awasthi A, Awasthi K, Soni I and John PJ (2015) In vivo genotoxic assessment of silver nanoparticles in liver cells of Swiss albino mice using comet assay. Advanced Material Letters 6(3):187-193.
  6. Awasthi A, Dube A, Kumari Y, Jangir LK, Awasthi KK, Awasthi K (2015) Toxicological evaluation of TiO2 Nanoparticles in Bacterial cell. Macromolecular Symposia 357:235-240.
  7. Awasthi KK, Awasthi A, Verma R, Awasthi K, Soni I, John PJ (2015) Silver nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes induced DNA damage in mice evaluated by single cell gel electrophoresis. Macromolecular Symposia 357:210-217.
  8. Awasthi KK, Verma R, Awasthi A, Kumar N, Roy P, Awasthi K, Soni I and John PJ (2015) Silver nanoparticle -induced apoptosis, genotoxicity and oxidative stress in CHO cells. RSC Advances 5-34927-34935.
  9. Verma R, Rajawat NK, Syed F, Awasthi KK, Soni I, John PJ (2016) β-cyfluthrin induced DNA damage and behavioural changes in Swiss albino mice. Food and Chemical Toxicology 97:168-176.
  10. Nirmal NK, Awasthi KK, John PJ (2017) Effects of hydroxyl-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes on sperm health and testes of Wistar rats. Toxicology and Industrial Health 33 (6), 519-529
  11. Nirmal NK, Awasthi KK, John PJ (2017) Effects of Nano‐Graphene Oxide on Testis, Epididymis and Fertility of Wistar Rats. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology 121 (3), 202-210
  12. Mishra SS, Awasthi KK, Soni I, Guthecha VK (2017) Comparative Subacute Toxicity Study of an Ayurvedic Formulation Hartal (Orpiment) and Rasa Manikya (Processed Product of Hartal) in Albino Mice. International Journal of Pharmacy and pharmaceutical Research, 8 (3): 292-303.
  13. Awasthi A, Bansal S, Jangir LK, Awasthi G, Awasthi KK, Awasthi K (2017) Effect of ZnO Nanoparticles on Germination of Triticum aestivum Seeds Macromolecular Symposia 376 (1) 1700043
  14. Syed F, Awasthi KK, Chandravanshi L, Verma R, Rajawat N, Khanna V, Soni I (2018) Bifenthrin induced neurotoxicity in rats: Involvement of oxidative stress. Toxicology Research. 7 (1), 48-58
  15. KK Awasthi, (2019) Significance of Biotechnology in Agriculture: A Review Article, The International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research 6 (3), 579-582
  16. KK Awasthi (2019) Significance of Biotechnology in Agriculture: A Review Article, JETIR 6 (3), 579-582
  17. A Awasthi, P Sharma, L Jangir, G Awasthi, KK Awasthi, K Awasthi (2020) Dose dependent enhanced antibacterial effects and reduced biofilm activity against Bacillus subtilis in presence of ZnO nanoparticles. Materials Science and Engineering: C 113, 111021
  18. G Awasthi, Y Tiwari, T Singh, A Awasthi, S Srivastav RD Tripathi KK Awasthi (2020) Quality Improvement of Reverse Osmosis Waste Water through Plant-Based Techniques: A Mini-Review. International Journal of Plant and Environment 6 (02), 156-161
  19. GS Verma, NK Nirmal, KK Awasthi, PJ John (2020) Effects of hydroxyl functionalized multi walled carbon nanotubes on histology of various organs in Wistar rats, IISUniv.J.Sc.Tech 9 (1), 33-37
  20. KK Awasthi (2020) Research ethics for laboratory animals: Scientific validity and the guidelines, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Research (IJPMR)
  21. G Awasthi, T Singh, Y Tiwari, A Awasthi, RD Tripathi, S Shrivastava, KK Awasthi (2020) A review on nanotechnological interventions for plant growth and production Materials Today: Proceedings 31, 685-693
  22. SS Rajput, H Mohan, E Jadhav, SS Sonone, V Nagar, A Singh, KK Awasthi (2021) Therapeutic potential of scorpion venom in cancer treatment as anticancer agent: A review, Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 38 (2), 105-117
  23. Nirmal, N.K., Awasthi, K.K. & John, P.J. (2021) Hepatotoxicity of graphene oxide in Wistar rats. Environ Sci Pollut Res 28, 46367-46376
  24. PP Pandit, RL Chopade, V Nagar, V Aseri, RK Verma, A Singh, KK Awasthi (2021) Utilization of medullary index for original dog breed identification in forensic perspective, Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 38 (2), 81-89
  25. R Verma, NK Rajawat, KK Awasthi, F Syed, PJ John, I Soni (2021) ROS dependent neurotoxicity, genotoxicity & histopathological alterations triggered by β-cyfluthrin, a synthetic pyrethroid. Materials Today: Proceedings 42, 1737-1743
  26. Sharma N, Srivastava S, Shrivastava R, Awasthi KK (2021) Synthesis and spectral studies of lanthanide metal tetraaza macrocyclic complexes. Materials Today: Proceedings 42, 1760-1765
  27. NK Nirmal, KK Awasthi, PJ John (2021) Hepatotoxicity of hydroxyl-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes in Wistar rats, Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences 10 (5), 266-272
  28. KK Awasthi (2021) Pyrolysis of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) For Biofuel Production: An Analysis of the Impacts of MSW Components and Catalysts, International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer Science 9(3) 130-137
  29. KK Awasthi (2021) An Overview of Genetic Algorithm Applied to Control Engineering Problem, International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer Science 9(5) 62-66.
  30. S Chhimpa, KK Awasthi, CS Yadav, G Awasthi, S Sharma, H Pareek (2021) Uses of the antiviral potential of medicinal plants and their derivatives or products in prevention and treatment of COVID-19, Gorteria 34 (4) 115-122
  31. P Devi, R Singh, R Kumar, M Kumar, KK Awasthi, T Singh, G Awasthi (2021) Alteration of Media Enables Efficient In-vitro Regeneration in Antamool (Tylophora indica): A Threatened Medicinal Plant, Gorteria 34 (4) 50-60
  32. A Sharma, A Agrawal, KK Awasthi, K Awasthi, A Awasthi, (2021) Biosensors for diagnosis of urinary tract infections: Advances and future challenges, Materials Letters: X, 100077
  33. A Sharma, A Agrawal, KK Awasthi, A Awasthi, (2021) Metal oxides nanocomposite membrane for biofouling mitigation in wastewater treatment, Materials Today Chemistry 21, 100532
  34. KK Awasthi (2021) Scientific, Philosophical and Cultural basis of Animal Welfare and its Enhanced Public Concern via Training and Education, Animal Technology & Welfare, 20(2) 155
  35. RK Verma, MS Sankhla, EB Jadhav, K Parihar, KK Awasthi (2022) Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals Extracted from Soil and Aquatic Environments: Current Advances as well as Emerging Trends. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry 12(4) -5486
  36. G Awasthi, V Nagar, S Mandzhieva, T Minkina, MS Sankhla, PP Pandit, KK Awasthi (2022) Sustainable Amelioration of Heavy Metals in Soil Ecosystem: Existing Developments to Emerging Trends, Minerals 12 (1), 85
  37. Meenakshi Sharma, Bushra Sumaiya, KK Awasthi, Rashmi Mehrotra, (2022) A Framework for Learning Combined Problem Solving Skills, World Journal of English Language 12 (3), 10-17
  38. A Sharma, P Pandit, R Chopade, V Nagar, V Aseri, A Singh, KK Awasthi (2022) Eradication of microplastics in wastewater treatment: overview, Biointerface Res. Appl. Chem 13, 223
  39. V Aseri, V Nagar, V Godara, PP Pandit, RL Chopade, KK Awasthi (2022) A comparative study on scanned fingerprint after applying lubricants and without scanned fingerprint on porous surface;(white paper) Materials Today: Proceedings
  40. S Lohar, V Aseri, V Godara, P Kumari, V Nagar, PP Pandit, RL Chopade, KK Awasthi (2022) Comparative study of development of latent fingerprint by using cost effective waste materials, Materials Today: Proceedings 68, 848-853
  41. R Sharma, A Agrawal, A Sharma, S Kumar, PK Sharma, KK Awasthi (222) Effect of biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles on wheat seedlings, Materials Today: Proceedings 69, 1587-1595
  42. S Kashyap, G Agarwal, M Kumar, KK Awasthi (2022) Extraction of bioactive compounds from Withania somnifera using hydrothermal technique Materials Today: Proceedings 69, 1596-1599
  43. A Singh, V Nagar, B Mavry, A Rai, V Kanoujia, P Prajapat, KK Awasthi (2002) Identification of adulteration in hand sanitizers of Jaipur city using raman spectroscopy, International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine 25 (3and4), 203-206
  44. M Singhal, M Saxena, V Nagar, EB Jadhav, G Awasthi, KK Awasthi (2022) Lead toxicology: Implication of toxicity in pregnancy, infants, and children, International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine 25 (3and4), 21-30
  45. D Kumar, KK Awasthi (2022) Pharmacological efficacacy of green synthesized Platinum nanoparticles from Moringa oleifera Lam. NeuroQuantology 20 (4), 1404-1412
  46. VC Raveendran, V Godara, D Mistry, MS Sankhla, KK Awasthi, GP Singh, KK Awasthi (2022) Nano-pesticides: Composition, Bioavailability and Release Mechanism in the Environment, International Journal of Plant and Environment 8 (02), 116-121
  47. RL Chopade, PP Pandit, V Nagar, V Aseri, B Mavry, A Sharma, A Singh, KK Awasthi (2023) Carbon nanotube-based nano-biosensors for detecting heavy metals in the aquatic environment, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (5), 11199-11209
  48. RK Verma, V Nagar, A Sharma, B Mavry, P Kumari, S Lohar, A Singhal, KK Awasthi (2023) Green Synthesized Nanoparticles Targeting Antimicrobial Activities, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry 13 (5), 469
  49. A Gauttam, KK Awasthi (2023) In vitro qualitative phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of bioactive extracts of Vetiveria lawsonii (Hook. f.) Blatt. & McCann, The Pharma Innovation 12 (5), 3913-3917
  50. A Sharma, S Kumari, RL Chopade, PP Pandit, AR Rai, V Nagar, KK Awasthi (2023) An assessment of the impact of structure and type of microplastics on ultrafiltration technology for microplastic remediation, Science Progress 106 (2), 00368504231176399
  51. S Manwani, P Devi, T Singh, CS Yadav, KK Awasthi, N Bhoot, G Awasthi (2023) Heavy metals in vegetables: a review of status, human health concerns, and management options, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (28), 71940-71956
  52. M Saxena, EB Jadhav, MS Sankhla, M Singhal, K Parihar, KK Awasthi (2023) Bintaro (Cerbera odollam and Cerbera manghas): an overview of its eco-friendly use, pharmacology, and toxicology, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (28), 71970-71983
  53. A Singh, V Nagar, B Mavry, SS Daga, KK Awasthi, CS Yadav, K Pandey (2023) Reviving destroyed latent fingerprints: Assessing the efficacy of neem nano-biochar against common household liquid agents, Materials Today: Proceedings
  54. S Kumari, S Kumari, A Singh, PP Pandit, MS Sankhla, T Singh, GP Singh, P Lodha, G Awasthi, KK Awasthi (2023) Employing algal biomass for fabrication of biofuels subsequent to phytoremediation, International Journal of Phytoremediation 25 (8), 941-955
  55. AR Rai, V Sharma, D Jain, A Kaur, V Nagar, PP Pandit, SU Shenoy, RK Verma, KK Awasthi, MS Sankhla (2023) Qualitative and quantitative analysis of fresh water protozoa from Godavari River, Materials Today: Proceedings
  56. Gajraj Yadav, Kiran KS, KK Awasthi (2023) Synthesis of Nano Fertilizers via Physical and Chemical Approaches, International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, 23(2): 326-332
  57. S Giri, S Sharma, KK Awasthi, L Shahani (2023) Effect of antifungal drugs against mucormycosis and impact on human health, Materials Today: Proceedings.
  58. S Kashyap, MK Gupta, G Agarwal, RK Sharma, M Kumar, A Jain, KK Awasthi (2023) Effect of solvent on the hydrothermal extraction of phytochemicals from Withania somnifera, Materials Today: Proceedings.
  59. KR Kumar, A Mathur, G Awasthi, KK Awasthi (2023) Actinobacteria as biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) and symbiotic association with actinorhizal plants for restoration of salinized soils, Materials Today: Proceedings.
  60. A Singh, MS Sankhla, V Sharma, P Kumari, AR Rai, KK Awasthi (2023) Exploring the Potential of Industrial Hemp in Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals, Natural Resources for Human Health 4(1):98-107
  61. G Awasthi, V Jaiman, S Nama, KK Awasthi, PP Pandit, S Lohar, V Godara, KK Awasthi (2023) Heavy Metal Accumulation Potential of Medicinal Plants: Phytoremediation Perspective, Phytoremediation Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 22-34
  62. MS Sankhla, RK Verma, V Nagar, V Sharma, D Jain, A Sharma, S Kumar, KK Awasthi (2024) Eggshell Nanosheets: Synthesis, Properties, and Their Forensic Applications in Latent Friction Ridges Development, Macromolecular Symposia 413 (1), 2300038
  63. V Nagar, B Mavry, V Aseri, A Singh, KK Awasthi, G Awasthi, MS Sankhla(2024), Accumulation and Toxicity of Nanoplastics in Photosynthetic‐Species, Macromolecular Symposia 413 (1), 2300034
  64. R Krishna, V Nagar, A Kaur, AR Rai, KK Awasthi, G Awasthi, MS Sankhla (2024), Toxicological Effects of Metal Nanoparticles Employed in Biomedicine: Biocompatibility, Clinical Trials, and Future Perspective, Macromolecular Symposia 413 (1), 2300057
  65. V Aseri, P Kumari, V Nagar, V Godara, R Kumar Verma, G Awasthi, KK Awasthi (2024) Synthetization and Functionalization of Natural, Polymer, and Quantum‐Based Carbon Nanodots and Their Application in Biomedicine, Macromolecular Symposia 413 (1), 2300052
  66. V Aseri, R L. Chopade, V Godara, S Lohar, P Kumari, Badal Mavry, Varad Nagar, Vaibhav Sharma, Garima Awasthi, Kumud Kant Awasthi, Mahipal Singh Sankhla (2024), Advancing Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soil through Nanoparticle-Based Approaches: Current Progress and Future Perspectives, Letters in Applied NanoBioScience 13(2) 57.
  67. Vaibhav Sharma, Abhishek R Rai, Divyansh Jain, Poonam Kumari, Varad Nagar, Anubhav Singh, Kumud Kant Awasthi, Archana Gautam, Tina Sharma, Mahipal Singh Sankhla, Anuj Sharma (2024) Exploring the Potential of Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels (Jamun) Seed Powder as an Eco-Friendly Agent for Developing Friction Ridges on Porous and Nonporous Surfaces, Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine 10(2) 75.
  68. V Nagar, V Sharma, P Kumari, D Jain, A Sharma, SU Shenoy, A Singh, G Awasthi, KK Awasthi, MS Sankhla (2024), Nanoribbons as advanced nanomaterials for facile detection and efficient removal of heavy metals: a comprehensive review, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 21(13) 8793.
  69. MK Aravindan, Kumud Kant Awasthi, Prabha Shreeraj Nair, Awakash Mishra, Hidayath Ulla, Amit Barve (2024) Polymer material framework for 3D printing using fusion deposition modelling, Progress in Additive Manufacturing 1-17.
  70. Anita, Kumud Kant Awasthi (2025), An Analysis of the Antimicrobial Activity of Methanol and Chloroform Extracts of Cayratia trifolia’s Leaf and Stem, Letters in Applied NanoBioScience 14(1) 37.
  71. Lalit Khanna, Suhas Ballal, Kumud Kant Awasthi, Dhiraj Singh, Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Tahani Awad Alahmadi, Suha Mujahed Abudoleh, Indumathi Thangavelu (2025) A First Report of Docosahexaenoic Acid-Clocked Polymer Enveloped Gold Nanoparticles: A Way to Precision Breast Cancer and Triple Negative Breast Cancer Therapy and Its Apoptosis Induction, J Appl Polym Sci, 142: e565
  1. A Awasthi, KK Awasthi, PJ John, Nanomaterials is Biology, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-2 2021
  2. R Shrivastava, RS Rajaura, S Srivastava, KK Awasthi, Second International Conference on “Recent Trends in Environment and Sustainable Development” (RTESD 2019), Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-2, 2021
  3. KK Awasthi, CS Yadav, MS Sankhla, Environmental Toxicology: Impact on Human Health (Environ Tox 2021) 25th-26th November 2021, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Proceeding International 3(6), 2021, (ISSN 2668-6384)
  4. KK Awasthi, CS Yadav, MS Sankhla, The toxicity of everyday life: understanding the environmental risks to human health, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-3, 2023
  5. KK Awasthi, G Awasthi, MS Sankhla, Advancing environmental toxicology: Safeguarding human and animal health, Materials Today: Proceedings 1-3, 2023
  6. KK Awasthi, S Srivastava, Sushila (2024) Innovative pathways to environmental sustainability: bridging technology, agriculture, and energy for a greener future, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 1-3.
  1. Awasthi G, Kumar A, Awasthi KK, Singh AP, Vajpayee P, Mishra K, Tripathi RD (2017) Green synthesis of nanoparticles: an emerging phyotechnology (Book chapter: Green technology and Environmental Sustainability: Springer International) ISBN 978-3-319-50654-8 pp 339-363.
  2. Awasthi G, Singh T, Awasthi A, Awasthi KK, (2019) Arsenic in mushroam, fish, and animal products in book “Arsenic in drinking water & food by Springer International. Book Chapter: Arsenic in Drinking Water and Food, Springer Nature Singapore Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-981-13-8587-2 pp 307-323.
  3. A Sharma, A Agrawal, S Kumar, KK Awasthi, K Awasthi, A Awasthi (2021) Zinc oxide nanostructures–based biosensors, Nanostructured Zinc Oxide by Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-12-818900-9 pp 655-695
  4. A Agrawal, A Sharma, G Awasthi, A Awasthi, KK Awasthi (2021) Toxicity assessment and antibacterial activity of ZnO nanoparticles, Nanostructured Zinc Oxide, by Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-12-818900-9 pp 511-552
  5. RK Verma, G Awasthi, MS Sankhla, KK Awasthi, M Saxena, V Aseri, A Awasthi (2022) Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences, New Horizons in Life Science ISBN: 978-93-92953-00-2
  6. Vanisree C.R., MS Sankhla, P Singh, EB Jadhav, RK Verma, KK Awasthi, G Awasthi and V Nagar (2022) Heavy Metal Contamination of Food Crops: Transportation via Food Chain, Human Consumption, Toxicity and Management Strategies, Heavy Metals – New Insights, Intech Open UK
  7. CR Vanisree, Prashant Singh, Ekta B Jadhav, Malavika S Nair, Mahipal Singh Sankhla, Kapil Parihar, KK Awasthi (2022) Effect of climate change and soil dynamics on soil microbes and fertility of soil, Microbiome Under Changing Climate, Implications and Solutions pp 437-468 ISBN 978-0-323-90571-8 by Elsevier.
  8. A Singh, A Sharma, RK Verma, RL Chopade, PP Pandit, V Nagar, V Aseri, KK Awasthi, Heavy Metal Contamination of Water and Their Toxic Effect on Living Organisms, New Insights, Intech Open UK
  9. CR Vanshree, M Singhal, M Sexena, MS Sankhla, K Parihar, EB Jadhav, KK Awasthi, Microbes as biocontrol agent: From crop protection till food security, Relationship Between Microbes and the Environment for Sustainable Ecosystem (Elsevier)
  10. S Manwani, CR Vanisree, V Jiman, KK Awasthi, CS Yadav, MS Sankhla, Heavy Metal Contamination in Vegetables and Their Toxic Effects on Human Health, – Sustainable Crop Production: Recent Advances 181, New Insights, Intech Open UK
  11. A Agrawal, R Sharma, A Sharma, KK Awasthi, K Awasthi, A Awasthi, ZnO Nanostructures for Latent Fingerprints, Friction Ridge Analysis: Applications of Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint Development. Springer
  12. B Mavry, V Nagar, V Soni, AM Divakaran, KK Awasthi, CS Yadav, Visualization of Latent Fingerprint Using Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles, Friction Ridge Analysis: Applications of Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint Development. Springer
  13. EB Jadhav, Shefali, V Nagar, V Aseri, P Kumari, V Godara, S Lohar, KK Awasthi Phyto‐Metalloproteins and Restoration of Freshwater Ecosystems. Aquatic Contamination: Tolerance and Bioremediation, 131-144
  14. V Aseri, V Nagar, A Sharma, A Singh, MS Sankhla, KK Awasthi, Status of Arsenic Contamination in Paddy Fields: Soil Water Chemistry, Arsenic in Rice, 27-46
  1. Editor, Friction Ridge Analysis – Applications of Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint (Springer) ISBN 978-981-99-4027-1
  2. Editor, Nanoparticles in Fingerprinting: Advanced Method for Development of Latent Fingerprints by Apple Academic Press by CRC Taylor & Francis group) ISBN 9781998511921
  3. Editor, Arsenic Toxicity: Effect on Human Health, ISBN 978-93-83805-17-4
  4. Editor, Environmental Toxicology: Pollutants and Health Impacts, ISBN 978-93-83805-16-7
  5. Editor, Recent Trends in Forensic Science, ISBN 978-93-83805-20-4
  6. Editor, Bioremediation of Environmental Toxicants (CRC Press by Taylor & Francis group) ISBN 9781003310136.
  7. Editor of RTESD 2019 Proceeding (Scientific Publisher) ISBN: 978-93-89412-36-9
  8. Editor, EnvTox 2021, Proceeding International, Special Issue 3(6), 2021, (ISSN 2668-6384)
  9. Guest Editor, Special issue in Forensic Science International: Animals & Environment (Elsevier)
  10. Guest Editor of Special Issues in Environment Science and Pollution Research (Springer)
  11. Guest Editor of Special Issues in Materials Today proceedings (Elsevier)
  12. Editor, Course Module for P.G. Diploma on Animal Welfare IGNOU, Delhi.
  13. Guest Editor of Special Issue of Materials Today proceedings for National Conference on Environmental Toxicology: Impact on Human Health 2021, 2022 (Elsevier)
  14. Guest Editor of Special issue of international journal of Environmental and Pollution Research for National Conference on Environmental Toxicology: Impact on Human Health 2021, 2022(Springer)
  15. Guest Editor of Special Issue of International journal of Environmental and Pollution Research for International Conference on Nanomaterials in Biology 2019, 2021(Springer)
  16. Guest Editor of Special Issue of International journal of Materials Today proceedings for International Conference on Nanomaterials in Biology 2019, 2021 (Elsevier)
  17. Editor, Introducing the Synergy between Forensic Science and Environmental Analysis. (Springer)
  18. Editor, Nanotechnology in Food Safety: Exploring Microbial Toxicology & Risk Assessment (Apple Academic Press by CRC Taylor & Francis group)
  19. Guest Editor in Special issue “Role of Nanoparticle Use in Forensic and Fingerprint Identification” by Zaštita Materiala, ISSN (Print): 0351-9465, ISSN (Online): 2466-2585.
  20. Editor, Environmental Toxicology, Wiley-Scrivener, ISBN 978-1394268009
  21. Guest Editor, Special issue “The Green Revolt: Building Sustainable Solutions” Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer). ISBN: 978-3-031-93444-5
  22. Guest Editor, Special issue “Recent Trends on Environment & Sustainable Development” Proceedings of Erath & Environment Sciences (Springer).
  23. Editor, Functional Fluorescent Nanocomposites: Innovations and Applications in Sensing and Bioimaging, Scrivener Publishing -WILEY VCH.
  24. Editor, AI and Networks in Systems Biology: Computational Modeling and Simulation of Microbial Diseases, Scrivener Publishing -WILEY VCH
  25. Editor, Microplastics Everywhere: An Emerging Health Threat to Environment and Life on Earth ?, Scrivener Publishing -WILEY VCH
  26. Editor, Design and Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites, Scrivener Publishing -WILEY VCH
  27. Editor, Biochar Nanotechnology: A Sustainable Solution to Climate Change, Scrivener Publishing -WILEY VCH
  28. Editor, Special Issue on “Nanoparticle Transport & Bioaccumulation in Ecosystems” The Open Environmental Research Journal (Elsevier).
  29. Editor, Heavy metal contamination ion water: Sources, Impact & Advanced Mitigation Strategies. Apple Academic Press by CRC Taylor & Francis group)
  30. Guest Editor, Special issue on Advanced Nanotechnology in Forensic Science, revolutionizing Finger print identification & crime scene management. Current Nanoscience, Bentham Science.
  31. Guest Editor, Special issue on Nanotechnology: Enhancing efficacy and safety in Environmental Pollution remediation. Current Nanoscience, Bentham Science.
  1. Executive Member, Soft Materials Research Society India (SMRS).
  2. Executive Member, International Society for Life Sciences (ISLS).
  3. Life Member, Society of Toxicology, India (STOX).
  4. Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA).
  5. Life Member, Material Research Society of India (MRSI).
  6. Life Member, International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID).
  7. Life Member, European Society of Toxicology in vitro (ESTIV).
  8. Life Member, Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS).