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Anupama Sharma

Anupama Sharma

Anupama Sharma

Chairperson

Anupama Sharma

Chairperson

Anupama Sharma

Chairperson

Contact

Contact

Contact

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Personal Email:

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anupamasharma@pu.ac.in

anupamachem@gmail.com

+91-172-2534925

+91-9815177772

Email:

anupamasharma@pu.ac.in

Personal Email:

anupamachem@gmail.com

Office:

+91-172-2534925

Mobile:

+91-9815177772

Mission of My Teaching and Research

Mission of My Teaching and Research

Mission of My Teaching and Research

To make sustained efforts in enhancing Panjab University’s seminal contributions towards developing scientific temper; generation, dissemination of knowledge and intellectual capital through value based, socially relevant teaching, research and outreach activities.

To make sustained efforts in enhancing Panjab University’s seminal contributions towards developing scientific temper; generation, dissemination of knowledge and intellectual capital through value based, socially relevant teaching, research and outreach activities.

Research Area & Expertise

Research Area & Expertise

Research Area & Expertise

Polymer Nanocomposites and their Biomedical Application

Polymer Nanocomposites and their Biomedical Application

Education

Education

Ph.D. (Faculty of Engineering and Technology)

Panjab University, Chandigarh, 2005

M.E. (Chemical)

Panjab University, Chandigarh, 1995, Silver Medallist

B.E. (Chemical)

Panjab University, Chandigarh, 1993, 1st Class with Distinction

Academic Experience

Academic Experience

Academic Experience

Chairperson, University Institute of Chemical Engg. & Tech., Panjab Univ., Chandigarh

Dean Alumni Relations, Panjab University

Professor (Regular) in Chemical Engineering, Panjab University

Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering, Panjab University

Reader in Chemical Engineering, Panjab University

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, Panjab University

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala

Manager (Designs), Profab Systems Engg. (P) Ltd.

Design Engineer, Amrit Engineering (subsidiary of Amrit Banaspati Company)

Chairperson, University Institute of Chemical Engg. & Tech., Panjab Univ., Chandigarh

Dean Alumni Relations, Panjab University

Professor (Regular) in Chemical Engineering, Panjab University

Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering, Panjab University

Reader in Chemical Engineering, Panjab University

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, Panjab University

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala

Manager (Designs), Profab Systems Engg. (P) Ltd.

Design Engineer, Amrit Engineering (subsidiary of Amrit Banaspati Company)

International Collaboration

International Collaboration

International Collaboration

Collaborator: Prof. Dr. Christian Paulik, Institute for Chemical Technology of Organic Materials, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria, Altenbergerstrasse 69, 4040 Linz, Austria (2021-2024)

Project Title: Magnetic Organic Framework (MOF) loaded functionalized cellulose sponge as an ecological and versatile tool for environmental applications: A step towards biomass valorization

Collaborator: Prof. Dr. Christian Paulik, Institute for Chemical Technology of Organic Materials, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria, Altenbergerstrasse 69, 4040 Linz, Austria (2021-2024)

Project Title: Magnetic Organic Framework (MOF) loaded functionalized cellulose sponge as an ecological and versatile tool for environmental applications: A step towards biomass valorization

Collaborator: Prof. Frederic Guittard, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France

Area: Superhydrobhobic cellulose nanofibers

Collaborator: Prof. Frederic Guittard, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France

Area: Superhydrobhobic cellulose nanofibers

Collaborator: Prof. Hideaki Yoshitake, Yokohama National University, Japan

Area: JSPS-MEXT International Exchange Programme (2022-2027)

Collaborator: Prof. Hideaki Yoshitake, Yokohama National University, Japan

Area: JSPS-MEXT International Exchange Programme (2022-2027)

Education

Ph.D. (Faculty of Engineering and Technology), Panjab University, Chandigarh, 2005

M.E. (Chemical, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 1995, Silver Medallist

B.E. (Chemical), Panjab University, Chandigarh, 1993, 1st Class with Distinction

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Young Researcher Award, Asian Polymer Association, 2017

Young Researcher Award, Asian Polymer Association, 2017

Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), India (Year 2006)

Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), India (Year 2006)

Indo Swiss Bilateral Research Initiative (ISBRI) fellowship from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education and Research and DST international division

Indo Swiss Bilateral Research Initiative (ISBRI) fellowship from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education and Research and DST international division

Gold Medal (M.B.A (Finance)(P.T.)), 1999 from Panjab University, Chandigarh

Gold Medal (M.B.A (Finance)(P.T.)), 1999 from Panjab University, Chandigarh

Gold Medal (PG Diploma in Statistics), 1996 from Panjab University, Chandigarh

Gold Medal (PG Diploma in Statistics), 1996 from Panjab University, Chandigarh

Silver Medal, 1995, M.E. (Chemical) from Panjab University, Chandigarh

Silver Medal, 1995, M.E. (Chemical) from Panjab University, Chandigarh

Organizing Secretary (Engineering Section, Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON), 2008)

Organizing Secretary (Engineering Section, Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON), 2008)

Resource person for “Orientation of Elected Women in Urban Local Bodies” organized by Centre for Women studies & Development, Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Mantra Consultancy Group, United Kingdom

Resource person for “Orientation of Elected Women in Urban Local Bodies” organized by Centre for Women studies & Development, Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Mantra Consultancy Group, United Kingdom

Visiting Scholar to LIPHT, ECPM, Universite de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; Akron University, USA Ecole Polytechnique de Lausanne, Switzerland; Fudan, Univerity, Shanghai, China; Univerity Technologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia Under Career Award for Young Teachers
Visiting Scholar to LIPHT, ECPM, Universite de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; Akron University, USA Ecole Polytechnique de Lausanne, Switzerland; Fudan, Univerity, Shanghai, China; Univerity Technologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia Under Career Award for Young Teachers

Books Published

Books Published

Books Published

Nanotechnology: Novel Perspectives and Prospects
McGraw Hill Education, 2015, ISBN 13:978-93-392-2109-6
Bhupinder Singh, Anupama Kaushik, S. K. Mehta and Surya Kant Tripathi

Nanotechnology: Novel Perspectives and Prospects
McGraw Hill Education, 2015, ISBN 13:978-93-392-2109-6
Bhupinder Singh, Anupama Kaushik, S. K. Mehta and Surya Kant Tripathi

Nanotechnology: Novel Perspectives and Prospects
McGraw Hill Education, 2015, ISBN 13:978-93-392-2109-6
Bhupinder Singh, Anupama Kaushik, S. K. Mehta and Surya Kant Tripathi

Emerging Paradigms of Nanotechnology

Pearson Education, 2012, ISBN 978-81-317-8991-9

Ranbir Chander Sobti, Anupama Kaushik, Bhupinder Singh and Surya Kant Tripathi

Emerging Paradigms of Nanotechnology

Pearson Education, 2012, ISBN 978-81-317-8991-9

Ranbir Chander Sobti, Anupama Kaushik, Bhupinder Singh and Surya Kant Tripathi

Research Projects

13 in total

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Magnetic Organic Framework (MOF) loaded functionalized cellulose sponge as an ecological and versatile tool for environmental applications: A step towards biomass valorisation PI: Anupama Sharma Co-PI: Sonal Singhal, DST International Division (Indo-Austria), 2020-2023

Magnetically Modified Superhydrophobic Porous Cellulose Sponge from Waste Lignocellulosic Biomass for Oil Water Separation, CSIR (Ongoing), 2019-2022, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 22,00,000

Utilizing the versatile platform of biomass derived nanocellulose based magnetic nanocomposites for the facilitative removal of organic pollutants from wastewater PI-Prof. Sonal Singhal; Co-PI: Prof. Anupama Sharma, DST (Ongoing), 2019-2021, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 50,00,000

Development of polymeric nanocomposite pour point depressants for waxy crude oil in North East India, PI: Dr. Rituraj Singh, Co-PI: Prof. Anupama Sharma, TEQIP CRS Scheme (Ongoing) 2019-2020, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 19,87,000

Providing potable water using functionalised cellulose as catalyst from locally available biomass, DST (ongoing), 2018-2021, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 48,00,000

Research Projects

13 in total

Show more

Magnetic Organic Framework (MOF) loaded functionalized cellulose sponge as an ecological and versatile tool for environmental applications: A step towards biomass valorisation PI: Anupama Sharma Co-PI: Sonal Singhal, DST International Division (Indo-Austria), 2020-2023

Magnetically Modified Superhydrophobic Porous Cellulose Sponge from Waste Lignocellulosic Biomass for Oil Water Separation, CSIR (Ongoing), 2019-2022, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 22,00,000

Utilizing the versatile platform of biomass derived nanocellulose based magnetic nanocomposites for the facilitative removal of organic pollutants from wastewater PI-Prof. Sonal Singhal; Co-PI: Prof. Anupama Sharma, DST (Ongoing), 2019-2021, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 50,00,000

Development of polymeric nanocomposite pour point depressants for waxy crude oil in North East India, PI: Dr. Rituraj Singh, Co-PI: Prof. Anupama Sharma, TEQIP CRS Scheme (Ongoing) 2019-2020, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 19,87,000

Providing potable water using functionalised cellulose as catalyst from locally available biomass, DST (ongoing), 2018-2021, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 48,00,000

Research Projects

13 in total

Show more

Magnetic Organic Framework (MOF) loaded functionalized cellulose sponge as an ecological and versatile tool for environmental applications: A step towards biomass valorisation PI: Anupama Sharma Co-PI: Sonal Singhal, DST International Division (Indo-Austria), 2020-2023

Magnetically Modified Superhydrophobic Porous Cellulose Sponge from Waste Lignocellulosic Biomass for Oil Water Separation, CSIR (Ongoing), 2019-2022, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 22,00,000

Utilizing the versatile platform of biomass derived nanocellulose based magnetic nanocomposites for the facilitative removal of organic pollutants from wastewater PI-Prof. Sonal Singhal; Co-PI: Prof. Anupama Sharma, DST (Ongoing), 2019-2021, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 50,00,000

Development of polymeric nanocomposite pour point depressants for waxy crude oil in North East India, PI: Dr. Rituraj Singh, Co-PI: Prof. Anupama Sharma, TEQIP CRS Scheme (Ongoing) 2019-2020, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 19,87,000

Providing potable water using functionalised cellulose as catalyst from locally available biomass, DST (ongoing), 2018-2021, Grant Mobilized: Rs. 48,00,000

Publications

72 in total

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T. Garg, Renu, J. Kaur, P. Kaur, Nitansh, V. Kumar, K. Tikoo, A. Kaushik, S. Singhal, An innovative Z-scheme g-C3N4/ZnO/NiFe2O4 heterostructure for the concomitant photocatalytic removal and real-time monitoring of noxious fluoroquinolones, Chemical Engineering Journal 443 (2022) 136441. (Impact factor 16.744)

S. Kumar, P. Tewatia, S. Samota, G. Rattan, A. Kaushik, Ameliorating properties of castor oil based polyurethane hybrid nanocomposites via synergistic addition of graphene and cellulose nanofibers, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 109 (2022) 492-509. (Impact factor 6.76)

K. Sharma, M. Kaur, G. Rattan, A. Kaushik, Effective biocatalyst developed via genipin mediated acetylcholinesterase immobilization on rice straw derived cellulose nanofibers for detection and bioremediation of organophosphorus pesticide, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 640 (2022) 128484. (Impact factor 5.518)

S. Samota, R. Rani, S. Chakraverty, A. Kaushik, Biosensors for simplistic detection of pathogenic bacteria: A review with special focus on field-effect transistors, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 141 (2022) 106404. (Impact factor 4.644)

P. Tewatia, V. Kumar, S. Samota, S. Singhal, A. Kaushik, Sensing and annihilation of ultra-trace level arsenic (III) using fluoranthene decorated fluorescent nanofibrous cellulose probe, Journal of Hazardous Materials 424 (2022) 127722. (Impact factor 14.224)

P. Kaur, S. Singh, Renu, Jyoti, V. Kumar, K.B. Tikoo, A. Kaushik, S. Singhal, Development of emphatic catalysts for waste water remediation via synchronized free radical and non-free radical routes with composites of strontium hexaferrite, graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Ceramics International 48(4) (2022) 4795-4811. (Impact factor 5.532)

Komal, K. Gupta, Nidhi, A. Kaushik, S. Singhal, Amelioration of adsorptive efficacy by synergistic assemblage of functionalized graphene oxide with esterified cellulose nanofibers for mitigation of pharmaceutical waste, Journal of Hazardous Materials 424 (2022) 127541. (Impact factor 14.224)

Kaur, M., Tewatia, P., Rattan, G., Singhal, S., & Kaushik, A. (2021). Diamidoximated cellulosic bioadsorbents from hemp stalks for elimination of uranium (VI) and textile waste in aqueous systems. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 417, 126060. (Impact factor 14.224)

Publications

72 in total

Show more

T. Garg, Renu, J. Kaur, P. Kaur, Nitansh, V. Kumar, K. Tikoo, A. Kaushik, S. Singhal, An innovative Z-scheme g-C3N4/ZnO/NiFe2O4 heterostructure for the concomitant photocatalytic removal and real-time monitoring of noxious fluoroquinolones, Chemical Engineering Journal 443 (2022) 136441. (Impact factor 16.744)

S. Kumar, P. Tewatia, S. Samota, G. Rattan, A. Kaushik, Ameliorating properties of castor oil based polyurethane hybrid nanocomposites via synergistic addition of graphene and cellulose nanofibers, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 109 (2022) 492-509. (Impact factor 6.76)

K. Sharma, M. Kaur, G. Rattan, A. Kaushik, Effective biocatalyst developed via genipin mediated acetylcholinesterase immobilization on rice straw derived cellulose nanofibers for detection and bioremediation of organophosphorus pesticide, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 640 (2022) 128484. (Impact factor 5.518)

S. Samota, R. Rani, S. Chakraverty, A. Kaushik, Biosensors for simplistic detection of pathogenic bacteria: A review with special focus on field-effect transistors, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 141 (2022) 106404. (Impact factor 4.644)

P. Tewatia, V. Kumar, S. Samota, S. Singhal, A. Kaushik, Sensing and annihilation of ultra-trace level arsenic (III) using fluoranthene decorated fluorescent nanofibrous cellulose probe, Journal of Hazardous Materials 424 (2022) 127722. (Impact factor 14.224)

P. Kaur, S. Singh, Renu, Jyoti, V. Kumar, K.B. Tikoo, A. Kaushik, S. Singhal, Development of emphatic catalysts for waste water remediation via synchronized free radical and non-free radical routes with composites of strontium hexaferrite, graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Ceramics International 48(4) (2022) 4795-4811. (Impact factor 5.532)

Komal, K. Gupta, Nidhi, A. Kaushik, S. Singhal, Amelioration of adsorptive efficacy by synergistic assemblage of functionalized graphene oxide with esterified cellulose nanofibers for mitigation of pharmaceutical waste, Journal of Hazardous Materials 424 (2022) 127541. (Impact factor 14.224)

Kaur, M., Tewatia, P., Rattan, G., Singhal, S., & Kaushik, A. (2021). Diamidoximated cellulosic bioadsorbents from hemp stalks for elimination of uranium (VI) and textile waste in aqueous systems. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 417, 126060. (Impact factor 14.224)

Publications

72 in total

Show more

T. Garg, Renu, J. Kaur, P. Kaur, Nitansh, V. Kumar, K. Tikoo, A. Kaushik, S. Singhal, An innovative Z-scheme g-C3N4/ZnO/NiFe2O4 heterostructure for the concomitant photocatalytic removal and real-time monitoring of noxious fluoroquinolones, Chemical Engineering Journal 443 (2022) 136441. (Impact factor 16.744)

S. Kumar, P. Tewatia, S. Samota, G. Rattan, A. Kaushik, Ameliorating properties of castor oil based polyurethane hybrid nanocomposites via synergistic addition of graphene and cellulose nanofibers, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 109 (2022) 492-509. (Impact factor 6.76)

K. Sharma, M. Kaur, G. Rattan, A. Kaushik, Effective biocatalyst developed via genipin mediated acetylcholinesterase immobilization on rice straw derived cellulose nanofibers for detection and bioremediation of organophosphorus pesticide, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 640 (2022) 128484. (Impact factor 5.518)

S. Samota, R. Rani, S. Chakraverty, A. Kaushik, Biosensors for simplistic detection of pathogenic bacteria: A review with special focus on field-effect transistors, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 141 (2022) 106404. (Impact factor 4.644)

P. Tewatia, V. Kumar, S. Samota, S. Singhal, A. Kaushik, Sensing and annihilation of ultra-trace level arsenic (III) using fluoranthene decorated fluorescent nanofibrous cellulose probe, Journal of Hazardous Materials 424 (2022) 127722. (Impact factor 14.224)

P. Kaur, S. Singh, Renu, Jyoti, V. Kumar, K.B. Tikoo, A. Kaushik, S. Singhal, Development of emphatic catalysts for waste water remediation via synchronized free radical and non-free radical routes with composites of strontium hexaferrite, graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Ceramics International 48(4) (2022) 4795-4811. (Impact factor 5.532)

Komal, K. Gupta, Nidhi, A. Kaushik, S. Singhal, Amelioration of adsorptive efficacy by synergistic assemblage of functionalized graphene oxide with esterified cellulose nanofibers for mitigation of pharmaceutical waste, Journal of Hazardous Materials 424 (2022) 127541. (Impact factor 14.224)

Kaur, M., Tewatia, P., Rattan, G., Singhal, S., & Kaushik, A. (2021). Diamidoximated cellulosic bioadsorbents from hemp stalks for elimination of uranium (VI) and textile waste in aqueous systems. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 417, 126060. (Impact factor 14.224)

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