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About the Contributors

George Achieng’ is an Environmental Chemist with MSc degree in Chemistry. He has over 5 years experience in Quality Assurance in industrial testing laboratories with certification in ISO 17025. He is an adjunct-lecturer at various Universities in Kenya.

Ms. Reema Agrawal is a research scholar in Department of Chemistry, University college of Science, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, ().

Chetna Ameta was awarded a PhD from M. L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, . She was a recipient of JRF and SRF from UGC, India. She is presently work- ing as assistant professor of chemistry at Sukhadia University, Udaipur, and has 23 research papers and 16 chapters in various internationally published books to her credit. She also edited a book ” Microwave assisted organic Synthesis” CRC Press, Apple Academic Publisher. She has written books for undergraduate students. Her research interests are in microwave-assisted organic synthesis, DSSCs and green chemistry.

Dr. Trinath Biswal, Associate Professor, Dept, of Chemistry, VSSUT, Burla, India Area of research: Polymer Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry.

Arpana Chaudhary is an Assistant Professor at . She has been working here since December 2016. She completed her B.Tech in ECE in 2013. she completed her M.Tech in Remote Sensing in 2015. Currently she is pursuing PhD in Remote Sensing field from Bansthali Vidyapith.

Sapana Jadoun is an Assistant Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Research (Conjugated Polymers and its applications in NIR imaging), Chemistry, Materials Science, Spectroscopy, and Teaching. Strong education professional having Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia University with a Master’s Degree focused in Organic About the Contributors

Chemistry from Saint Wilfred’s pg college () having CSIR NET with AIR 19.

Pankaj Jain is a Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith -Rajasthan-304022. He has completed her research work from Banasthali Vidy- apith in 2018. Dr. Jain research involve area of pharmacognosy, phyto chemistry and exploration of Medicinal Plants for antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anticancer and antimicrobial activities, He is life member of association of pharmaceutical teachers of India.

Sonika Jain is an Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith-Rajasthan-304022. She has completed her research work from Banasthali Vidyapith in 2011. Her area of specialization is medicinal chemistry, natural prod- uct exploration, organic chemistry. She is life member of Indian Science congress.

Dr. Nirmala Kumari Jangid is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan. She has completed her graduation from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, post graduation and Ph.D. degree from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Rajasthan). She has published various chapters in international books, Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Bioma- terials and Encyclopedia of Polymeric applications (Taylor & Francis) and research papers and review articles in various national and international journals. Dr. Jangid also presented various research papers in national and international conferences.

Dr. Chrispin O Kowenje, Professor of Physical, Materials and Environmental Chemistry and Head, Chemistry Department at Maseno University, Kenya.

Sristi Kumawat is a research scholar in Department of Chemistry, University college of Science, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Rajasthan).

Javid Manzoor is a Ph. D. student in the Department of Environmental sci- ence, Jiwaji University Gwalior (M.P) India. He has published research papers in international journals and has presented his work in various conferences. His area of research is environmental toxicology, pollution and its control.

Kiran Meghwal is a Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. She has completed her research work from MLSU in 2018. Her area of specialization is Polymers, Photochemistry, Organic Chemistry. She is life member of Rajasthan Science Congress Association.

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Dr. Anupama Mittal is currently pharmacopoeial associate in Indian Phar- macopoeia Commission working in the field of drug analysis and testing. I have written 10 papers appearing in journals such as journals of molecular graphics and modelling, bioorganic medicinal chemistry letters, journal of biomolecular structure and dynamics. I have completed my thesis under Prof. Sarvesh Kumar Paliwal on drug designing and biological evaluation of antihyperten agents.

Wilfrida N Nyairo, Research scientist in Environmental Chemistry with experi- ence in development of nanomaterials for water purification.

Chilka Sharma is Associate Professor at Banasthali Vidyapith. She has been working here since 2011. She has compltered here Bsc. and Msc. she has pursued her PhD degree in Remote Sensing field from MDS University .

Manoj Sharma born on 01st September 1977, obtained his B. Pharm from Barkatullah University, Bhopal in 1999 and M. Pharm (Pharmacology) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka in March 2003. After Qualifying Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Examination of DRDO, New Delhi in 2004, He joined as JRF in the Laboratory of Dr. R. Vijayaraghavan Head, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior (MP) Followed by Senior Research Fellow (SRF) by in 2006 to pursue his Doctoral Work. He was awarded his PhD from Jiwaji University, Gwalior in April 2009. He is presently working as an Associate Professor in Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, School of Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiwaji University Gwalior-India. His area of Specialization is Development of Cytoprotec- tive agent against alkylating anticancer agents and Drug Discovery & Development and Nerve agent Toxicity. He has published several research papers in Journal of National and International repute. He received Jewel of India Award in 2014 and Best paper award in 2009 at DRDE Award Ceremony, Gwalior, India. He has authored / co-authored of four books and also applied for one patent. He has completed one project as Principal investigator funded by DRDE, Gwalior and also completed 08 projects as team member during fellowship period. He has Honour of Fellow of International Science Congress Association (FISCA). He has been nominated as “CPCSEA Nominee” by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India in 2014. He has also been nominated as Young Pharmacologist Fellow from Central Region by Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS).

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Victor Odhiambo Shikuku, Physical, Materials and Environmental Scientist and holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Maseno University.

Shruti Shukla completed Ph.D and M.sc in Organic chemistry in 2011 from Banasthali Vidyapith.Currently working as assistant professor, Dept of Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith. Born and brought up in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Pre- sented oral paper and poster at various conferences.

Dr. Aarti Singh is currently pharmacopoeial associate in Indian Pharmaco- poeia Commission working in the field of drug analysis and testing. Previously, I was serving Banasthali University as assistant professor. I have written 10 papers appearing in journals such as scientific reports, journals of molecular graphics and modelling, bioorganic medicinal chemistry letters, journal of biomolecular structure and dynamics. I have completed my thesis under Prof. Sarvesh Kumar Paliwal on drug designing and biological evaluation of antifungal agents.

Irfan R Sofi is research student at Jiwaji University Gwalior

Chetna Soni is an Assistant Professor at Banasthali Vidyapith. She has been working here since 2017. She has pursued her B.Tech in ECE in 2012. she completed her M.Tech in Remote Sensing in 2015. Currently she is pursuing PhD in Remote Sensing field from Bansthali Vidyapith.

Anamika Srivastava is Assistant Professor (Chemistry), Department of Chem- istry Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan. She obtained her graduation, post gradua- tion Purvanchal University Jaunpur and Ph D degree from Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali. She has published over ten research paper in International Journals, five proceedings in national conference. At present time it is work in field of nanocatalyst, catalyzed organic synthesis. Dr. Srivastava presented research paper in numerous International and national conferences.

Manish Srivastava is Assistant Professor (Chemistry), Department of Chemistry Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan. He obtained his graduation, post graduation and D. Phil (PhD) degree from University of Allahabad, Allahabad. He has published over twenty five research paper in International Journals, ten proceedings in national conference. At present time it is work in field of nanocatalyst, catalyzed organic synthesis and water treatment. At present time six students going to research work under the supervision and two students awarded the PhD degree under the supervi- sion. Dr. Srivastava presented research paper in numerous International and national conferences.

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Ruchi Srivastava is research student at Jiwaji University Gwalior

Rajendra Vishwakarma was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He received his Post Graduate degree from Lucknow Christian Post Graduate College, Lucknow (2003) and PhD. degree from Banasthali Vidyapith, Tonk Rajasthan in 2016. Presently he is working as a Associate Professor in Department of Chemistry of Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan.

Ms. Anjali Yadav Research Scholar in Department of Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan have published one review article and book chapter.

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