Research Projects

Explore my research portfolio spanning environmental biotechnology, bioremediation, and sustainable technology development.




Biofiltration Systems for Industrial VOC Emissions

Ongoing

Principal Investigator

Funded by DST, Government of India

2023 - 2026

Developing advanced biofiltration systems using novel microbial consortia for treating volatile organic compounds from industrial emissions. The research aims to improve removal efficiency while reducing operational costs.

Key Outcomes:

  • Isolation of high-efficiency bacterial strains
  • Optimization of biofilter media composition
  • Development of pilot-scale treatment unit


Microbial Fuel Cells for Wastewater Treatment

Ongoing

Co-Principal Investigator

Funded by SERB, India

2024 - 2027

Investigating dual-purpose microbial fuel cells that simultaneously treat wastewater and generate electricity. Focus on enhancing electrode materials and microbial communities for improved performance.

Key Objectives:

  • Development of novel electrode materials
  • Optimization of operational parameters
  • Scaling up for industrial applications


Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils

Completed

Principal Investigator

Funded by Ministry of Environment, India

2019 - 2022

Developed in-situ bioremediation strategies for heavy metal contaminated agricultural soils using specialized bacterial strains and plant-microbe symbiotic relationships.

Key Achievements:

  • Isolation of 15 heavy metal resistant bacterial strains
  • Field implementation at 3 contaminated sites
  • 60-75% reduction in bioavailable heavy metals
  • Publication of 5 high-impact research papers


Biogas Production from Agricultural Waste

Completed

Co-Principal Investigator

Funded by MNRE, Government of India

2017 - 2020

Optimized anaerobic digestion processes for biogas production from agricultural waste. Focused on improving methane yield through microbial community management and process optimization.

Key Achievements:

  • 40% increase in methane yield
  • Development of rural implementation model
  • Technology transfer to 2 rural communities
  • 3 patents filed for process innovations


Biodegradable Polymers from Agricultural Byproducts

Completed

Principal Investigator

Funded by DBT, Government of India

2016 - 2019

Developed microbial processes for producing biodegradable polymers (PHAs) using agricultural byproducts as substrates. Created sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics.

Key Achievements:

  • Isolation of high-yield PHA producing bacteria
  • Process optimization for industrial scalability
  • Development of cost-effective extraction methods
  • Prototype product development for packaging applications


Biological Control of Agricultural Pests

Completed

Co-Principal Investigator

Funded by ICAR, India

2015 - 2018

Developed microbial formulations for biological control of agricultural pests as alternatives to chemical pesticides. Focused on efficacy, stability, and farmer adaptability.

Key Achievements:

  • Identification of 8 effective microbial strains
  • Development of shelf-stable formulations
  • Field trials with 80% pest control efficacy
  • Technology transfer to agricultural extension services