Funded and ongoing research projects in analytical chemistry, sustainable nanotechnology, and environmental remediation.
Active CSR-funded project (Rs. 17,04,400/-) focusing on Gas Chromatography as a key tool for analysis of emerging environmental pollutants, studying their impact on climate change, and creating social awareness. Funded by Neterwala Group (UTPL, OFI, UDT).
Active Development of agro-waste valorized carbonaceous eco-hydrogels following circular economy and zero waste principles for removal of emerging contaminants like doxorubicin, tetracycline, and heavy metal ions from water and wastewater.
Active Development of ultrasensitive LC-MS/MS and GC-MS methods for quantitation of N-nitrosamine genotoxic impurities in pharmaceutical drug substances. Addressing regulatory compliance through advanced analytical method development and validation.
Active Comprehensive extraction and analysis of microplastics and nanoplastics from various environmental and food samples including rice, soil, water, and personal care products. Developing green miniaturized analytical methodologies and assessing ecological and human health risks of microplastic contamination.
Active Design and development of biopolymer-based nanocomposite materials for sustainable food packaging with UV shielding properties. Using waste-derived carbon dots and nanofillers to create transparent, flexible, and environmentally friendly packaging films.
Active Sustainable conversion of waste biomass (tea residue, sugarcane molasses, corn comb, spent carbon) into functional carbonaceous nanomaterials for applications in water treatment, agriculture, sensing, and energy storage following green chemistry principles.
Completed DST-SERB funded Young Scientist project (Rs. 32,67,000/-) on photophysical properties of electrospun nanofiber membranes incorporated with carbonaceous nanomaterials and quantum dots for environmental remediation applications including water purification and pollutant detection.
Completed Development of fluorescent and colorimetric nanosensors using quantum dots, carbon dots, and metal nanoparticles for selective detection of heavy metal ions, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and biomolecules in environmental and biomedical samples.