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

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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

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rajesh Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Government Degree College, Chaubattakhal, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Nanochemistry) from Kumaun University, Nainital, and has demonstrated exceptional academic excellence throughout his education, qualifying national-level examinations such as CSIR-NET , GATE, and U-SET. His primary research areas include mixed oxide-based nanoparticles for adsorption and photocatalytic applications, water remediation, biofuels, and the biological activities of nanomaterials. Dr. Kumar has published 35 scholarly works (25 research papers and 10 book chapters), contributing significantly to the advancement of nanochemistry and environmental science. His publications have collectively earned 167 citations (158 since 2020) with an h-index of 7 (6 since 2020) and an i10-index of 4, demonstrating sustained research impact and scholarly productivity. He has also filed three published patents focused on nanomaterial-based adsorption and biofuel synthesis methods. A recipient of multiple honors, including Best Oral Presentation Awards  and Young Scientist Awards , Dr. Kumar actively contributes as an editorial board member and reviewer for several international journals. His professional memberships include ISCA, STRA, and TERA. Dr. Kumar’s dedication to teaching, research, and scientific dissemination reflects his commitment to both organizational and personal growth, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in environmental and material chemistry.

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Featured Publications :

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.