Dr. Jagdish Kumar – Environmental Analytical Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, India

Author Profile

🎓Academic and Professional Journey

Dr. Jagdish Kumar is a distinguished environmental scientist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, a Fellow of the Institution of Chemists (FIC), and a Chartered Chemist. With an extensive career spanning 39 years, he has made remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability, pollution control, and waste management. His expertise covers diverse areas, including solid and hazardous waste management, air and water pollution control, landfill gas assessment, resource recovery, and climate change mitigation. Over the years, Dr. Kumar has played a crucial role in shaping environmental policies and implementing sustainable solutions to combat pollution.

🌍Expertise in Pollution Control and Waste Management

Dr. Kumar has established himself as an expert in environmental risk assessment, cleaner production techniques, and process control audits. His work focuses on tackling critical environmental challenges such as pollutant dispersion modeling, landfill site selection, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable waste disposal strategies. As an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Coordinator and Functional Area Expert (FAE) accredited by the Quality Council of India (QCI) and the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), he has assessed numerous industrial and infrastructural projects, ensuring they meet national and global environmental standards.

📜Regulatory and Technical Committee Contributions

As a key figure in environmental governance, Dr. Kumar serves on various technical committees of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). He has been actively involved in the formulation of national standards for industrial water quality, chemical hazards, and environmental safety regulations. Additionally, he has been designated multiple times from 2006 to 2024 as a Government Analyst under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India. His expertise has been sought after in shaping environmental regulations and ensuring their effective implementation.

🏆Accreditations and Professional Certifications

Dr. Kumar is an Approved Functional Area Expert (FAE) by QCI/NABET, specializing in solid and hazardous waste management, water pollution control, meteorology, air quality modeling, and risk management. As an Approved EIA Coordinator, he has led numerous environmental impact assessments for projects in oil and gas transportation, special economic zones (SEZs), hazardous chemical storage, and industrial emissions control. His contributions have been pivotal in ensuring industrial projects align with sustainability and environmental safety norms.

🔬Research Contributions and Environmental Innovations

Dr. Kumar’s research is focused on finding innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. His work includes pollutant dispersion modeling, air pollution control, water quality assessment, and climate change adaptation. He has been instrumental in advancing resource recovery techniques, landfill gas potential assessments, and disaster management planning. His research has significantly contributed to reducing environmental footprints and promoting circular economy principles.

🌐Professional Memberships and International Collaborations

Dr. Kumar is a Life Member of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing & Geomatics (ISRO) and has been a key contributor to EU-India bilateral Technical Cooperation for the Environment, aiming to build the capacity of stakeholders in India and Europe to implement cleaner, greener and climate-friendly technologies in the areas of waste management. Through these affiliations, he collaborates with global experts on sustainable waste management, water conservation, and environmental governance. His expertise has been recognized on both national and international platforms, making him a sought-after consultant in environmental policy and regulation.

Notable Publications📝

📝Arsenic contamination in groundwater – hotspots discovered through GIS model during recent survey in Bihar and U.P.

Authors: Jagdish Kumar, Manish Wasuja, A Gupta, V.K. Verma, R.K. Khandal

Journal: Sustainable Management of Water Resources: Emerging Science and Technology Issues in South Asia (Book)

Year: 2009

📝A reliable model to strengthen community-based water quality monitoring and surveillance via field test kits

Authors: Jagdish Kumar, Aarti Garg, Gaurav, Vivek Narayan Singh, Mukul Das

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2025

📝Strengthening Water Quality Testing and Remediation System – Role of Training and Capacity Building

Authors: Jagdish Kumar, Vivek Narayan Singh, Mukul Das

Journal: Jal Jeevan Samvad

Year: 2024

📝Significance of Quantitative Risk Assessment and Onsite Emergency Plan for Chemical Industries (Part-2)

Authors: V.K. Verma, Jagdish Kumar

Journal: ENVIRO ANNOTATIONS

Year: 2020

📝Management and hygienization of municipal sewage sludge- existing practices and future potential for radiation processing technology

Authors: J. George, S. Rajput, Jagdish Kumar, D.S. Chatterjee, Mukesh Garg, V.K. Verma, R.K. Khandal

Journal: Radiation Processing Technology Applications (Book)

Year: 2010

Mr. Matieta Yemene Valaire –Pharmacology- Best Researcher Award

university of Dschang – Cameroon

Author Profile

🎓 Educational Background

In 2021, Matieta Yemene Valaire obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Biochemistry (Pharmacology) from the University of Dschang, Faculty of Science, DSST, Department of Biochemistry. They graduated with Distinction: Good. Their master’s thesis, titled “Evaluation of the antiklebsiella activity of methanol extracts of eight food plants from Cameroon and the effect of their combinations with usual antibiotics and PAβN,” focused on antimicrobial properties of natural extracts. This research was supervised by Pr. MBAVENG TSAFACK Armelle. In 2019, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry (Pharmacology) from the University of Dschang, Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry. They completed their undergraduate studies with Distinction: Good Enough, showcasing their dedication and academic excellence in pharmacological biochemistry.

🏆 Honors and Awards

Matieta Yemene Valaire has received multiple academic and research accolades throughout their career. In 2019, they were recognized as the valedictorian of their promotion in Biochemistry (Pharmacology) at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Dschang, Cameroon. Since 2020, they have contributed to academia as a schoolteacher in Jackson Group Repetition Class at the University of Dschang, mentoring students in biochemistry and pharmacology. In 2021, their hard work and commitment to academic excellence earned them the title of second-best student in Biochemistry (Pharmacology specialty) at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Dschang. In 2023, they were honored with the prestigious TWAS-DBT 2023 Postgraduate Fellowship Programme Award, recognizing their outstanding research contributions in the field of biochemistry and microbiology.

🧪 Techniques and Skills

Matieta Yemene Valaire possesses a diverse set of laboratory skills and expertise in microbiology, pharmacology, and biochemical research. They have hands-on experience in bacteria culture techniques using different culture media, contributing to research on plant-derived anticancer substances. Their skills extend to plant extraction and phytochemical screening techniques, which are essential for identifying bioactive compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications. Additionally, they are proficient in antibiogram techniques and microdilution methods, which are critical for evaluating the antimicrobial activity of natural products. Matieta is also skilled in blood sample preparation and cell counting from laboratory animals, a fundamental technique in pharmacological and toxicological studies. They have expertise in serum preparation and biochemical parameter dosage, which are essential for analyzing the physiological effects of pharmacological agents. Furthermore, they have conducted research on cytotoxicity, acute and sub-chronic toxicities, and explored the mechanism of action of plant extracts on bacteria, contributing to the growing body of knowledge in natural antimicrobial compounds.

Notable Publication📄

📄Cytotoxicity, acute and subchronic toxicity of the methanol extract from the fruits of Psorospermun febrifugum Spach (Hypericaceae) in Wistar albino rats

Authors: J.F. Megaptche, R.D.T. Nago, S.B. Tankeo, T.H. Efferth, V. Kuete, et al.
Journal: South African Journal of Botany
Year: 2025