Assist. Prof. Dr Rajesh Kumar | Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Rajesh Kumar | Assistant Professor | Government Degree College Chaubattakhal Pauri Garhwal Uttarakhand India | India

Dr. Rajesh Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Government Degree College, Chaubattakhal, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India. With a strong academic foundation, he holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Nanochemistry) from Kumaun University, Nainital, obtained, after completing his M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from the same university . His career demonstrates a commitment to advancing nanochemical research with a focus on environmental sustainability, mixed oxide-based nanomaterials, water remediation, biofuels, and bioactive nanoparticles. Dr. Kumar has published 230 research documents, which have collectively received 6,577 citations across 6,161 referencing works, reflecting a strong academic footprint with an h-index of 32. He has authored 35 publications, including 25 research papers and 10 book chapters, and has participated in over 60 national and international conferences. Dr. Kumar has also been recognized with several prestigious honors such as the Young Scientist Awards (2019 & 2022), multiple Best Oral and Paper Presentation Awards (2024), and the Best Abstract Award (2017). His dedication extends beyond research, as he actively serves on editorial boards of reputed international journals and is a life member of leading scientific associations including ISCA, STRA, and TERA. With five years of teaching experience, he continues to guide postgraduate dissertations and promote scientific inquiry among emerging scholars. Dr. Kumar’s innovative contributions, including multiple published patents in nanomaterial synthesis and biodiesel production, reflect his pursuit of practical, sustainable chemical solutions for modern environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications :

• Tamta, A., Lohiya, G., Kumar, R., Kandpal, A., Chandra, B., Joshi, R., & Kandpal, N. D. (2025). Evaluating the in-vitro antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer potentials of NiO-cellulose nanocomposites. BioNanoScience, 15, 1–17.

• Kumar, R., Ali, S. R., Karmakar, R., Sharma, R., & Haider, N. (2024). Adsorption potential of iron-zirconium oxide nanoparticles for 3-chlorophenol and 3-nitrophenol: Thermodynamic, kinetic and mechanistic studies. Russian Journal of General Chemistry, 94, 1419–1435.

• Semwal, N., Mahar, D., Chatti, M., Kumar, R., & Arya, M. C. (2024). Ni-Zn/CeO2 nanocomposites for enhanced adsorptive removal of 4-chlorophenol. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31, 51934–51953.

• Vaishali, Sharma, S., Sharma, P., Das, D., Vashistha, V. K., Dhiman, J., Sharma, R., Kumar, R., Singh, M. V., & Kumar, Y. (2024). Magnetic nanoparticle-catalysed synthesis of quinoline derivatives: A green and sustainable method. Heliyon, 10, 1–54.

• Kumar, R., Bhoj, G. S., Arya, M. C., Karmakar, R., Sharma, P. K., & Tripathi, V. (2024). Polymer precursor method for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: A novel approach. Environmental Conservation Journal, 1–7.