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Dr Chinnappan Baskar: Publication

JOURNALS

  1. Amala, A. D.; Vimala, J. R.; Bharathy, M. S.; Immaculate, A. A.; Baskar, C. Mg–Zn@HA–AC nanocomposites: Sunlight-induced kinetic degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange with larvicidal activity against Aedes larvae. Analytical Chemistry Letters 2026, 16, 427-438. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/22297928.2026.2704072 Print ISSN: 2229-7928 Online ISSN: 2230-7532. 2025 Impact Factor: 1.6 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026)
  2. Dwivedi, C.; Ranjan, A.; Kumar, A.; Baskar, C. Quantum dots for wastewater treatment for the removal of heavy metals. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering 2025, 23 (9), 1057-1074. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijcre-2025-0095 Print ISSN: 2194-5748; Online ISSN: 1542-6580. 2025 Impact Factor: 1.5 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  3. Sutapa, I. W.; Bandjar, A.; Tehubijuluw, H.; Ely, I. S.; Kamari, A.; Baskar, C.; Sudiana, I. N.; Kadidae, L. O. Transesterification Reaction on Biodiesel Production from Bintaro Oil (Cerbera mangas L.) from Moluccas Island. International Journal of Acta Material 2025, 1, 109-118. https://doi.org/10.62749/ijactmat.v1i2.15 Online ISSN: 3064-2396
  4. Zhang, X.; Li, C.; Chinnappan, A.; Zheng, S.; Sun, Z.; Baskar, C.; Ramakrishna, S. Metal-organic frameworks; Performance optimization; Adsorptive dehumidification; Latent cooling loads; MOF-coated heat exchanger air conditioners. Coordination Chemistry Reviews 2023, 495, 215384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215384 Print ISSN: 0010-8545; Online ISSN: 1873-3840. 2025 Impact Factor: 25.6 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  5. Zujin, B.; Chinnappan, A.; Deng, J.; Shu, C-M.; Ghomi, E. R.; Yao, S.; Duan, X.; Baskar, C.; Ramakrishna, S. Recent progress in ionic liquids as desiccants for energy consumption in cooling applications. Journal of Molecular Liquids 2023, 383, 122033. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122033 Print ISSN: 0167-7322; Online ISSN: 1873-3166. 2025 Impact Factor: 5.79 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  6. Jayathilaka, W. A. D. M.; Chinnappan, A.; Ghosh, R.; Baskar, C.; Ramakrishna. Highly Efficient Polystyrene/Metal Oxide Fiber Composites for Passive Radiative Cooling. Advanced Engineering Materials 2022, 24 (1), 2100694. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202100694 Print ISSN: 1438-1656; Online ISSN: 1527-2648. 2025 Impact Factor: 3.6 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  7. Das, S. K.; Chinnappan, A.; Jayathilaka, W. A. D. M.; Ghosh, R.; Baskar, C.; Ramakrishna. Challenges and Potential Solutions for 100% Recycling of Medical Textiles. Materials Circular Economy 2021, 3, 13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-021-00023-5 (Open Access Article) Print ISSN: 2524-8146; Online ISSN: 2524-8154
  8. Das, S. K.; Eshkalak, S. K.; Chinnappan, A.; Ghosh, R.; Baskar, C.; Ramakrishna. Plastic Recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)—a Comprehensive Review. Materials Circular Economy 2021, 3, 9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-021-00025-3 (Open Access Article) Print ISSN: 2524-8146; Online ISSN: 2524-8154
  9. Ji, D.; Lidong Tian, J. S.; Chinnappan, A.; Zhang, T.; Jayathilaka, W. A. D. M.; Gosh, R.; Baskar, C.; Zhang, Q.; Ramakrishna, S. Engineering of the Heterointerface of Porous Carbon Nanofiber–Supported Nickel and Manganese Oxide Nanoparticle for Highly Efficient Bifunctional Oxygen Catalysis. Advanced Functional Materials 2020, 30 (13), 19105568. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201910568 Print ISSN: 1616-301X; Online ISSN: 1616-3028. 2025 Impact Factor: 19.9 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  10. Jayathilaka, W. A. D. M.; Qi, K.; Qin, Y.; Chinnappan, A.; Serrano, W.; Baskar, C.; Wand, H.; He, J.; Cui, S.; Thomas, S. W.; Ramakrishna, S. Significance of Nanomaterials in Wearables: A Review on Wearable Actuators and Sensors. Advanced Materials 2019, 31 (7), 1805921. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201805921 Print ISSN: 0935-9648; Online ISSN: 1521-4095. 2025 Impact Factor: 29.1 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  11. Sharma, M.; Singh, J.; Baskar, C.; Kumar, A. A Comprehensive Review on Renewable Energy Production from Biomass Derived Bio-oil. BioTechnologia 2019, 100 (2), 179-194. https://doi.org/10.5114/bta.2019.85323 (Open Access Article) Print ISSN: 0860-7796; Online ISSN: 2353-9461
  12. Serrano, W.; Jayathilaka, W. A. D. M.; Chinnappan, A.; Thang, Q.; Baskar, C.; Thomas, S. W.; Ramakrishna, S. Nanocomposites for electronic applications that can be embedded for textiles and wearables. Science China Technological Sciences 2019, 62 (6), 895-902. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-018-9436-6 Print ISSN: 1674-7321; Online ISSN: 1869-1900. 2025 Impact Factor: 5.1 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  13. Chinnappan, A.; Eshalak, S. K.; Baskar, C.; Khatibzadesh, M.; Kowsari, E. Ramakrishna, S. Flower like 3-Dimensional hierarchial Co3O4/NiO microspheres for 4-nitrophenol reduction reaction. Nanoscale Advances 2019, 1, 305-313. DOI: 10.1039/C8NA00029H (Open Access Article) Online ISSN: 2516-0230. 2025 Impact Factor: 6.3 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  14. Baskar, S.; Rashmi; Chinnappan, A.; Baskar, C. Bio-based Chemicals and Polymers from Biomass or Biowaste. International Journal of Health Medicine and Current Research 2019, 4, 1214-1217. DOI: 10.22301/IJHMCR.2528-3189.1214 (Open Access Article in PDF) Print ISSN: 2528-4398; Online ISSN: 2528-3189
  15. Batlolona, J. R.; Baskar, C.; Kurnaz, M. A.; Leasa, M. The Improvement of Problem-Solving Skills and Physics Concept Mastery on Temperature and Heat Topic. Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia 2018, 7 (3), 273-279. DOI: 10.15294/jpii.v7i3.12432; https://doi.org/10.15294/jpii.v7i3 Print ISSN: 2339-1286; e-ISSN: 2089-4392
  16. Chinnappan, A.; Dumith, D. J.; Baskar, C.; Qin, X.; Ramakrishna, S. Facile synthesis of electrospun C@NiO/Ni nanofibers as an electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2018, 43 (32), 15217-15224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.06.102 Print ISSN: 0360-3199; Online ISSN: 1879-3487. 2025 Impact Factor: 9.2 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  17. Chinnappan, A.; Ji, D.; Baskar, C.; Qin, X.; Ramakrishna, S. 3-Dimensional MWCNT/CuO nanostructures use as an electrochemical catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2018, 735, 2311-2317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2017.11.390 Print ISSN: 0925-8388; Online ISSN: 1873-4669. 2025 Impact Factor: 6.7 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  18. Pendem, C.; Sarkar, B.; Siddiqui, N.; Konathala, L. N. S. K.; Baskar, C.; Bal, R. K-Promoted Pt-Hydrotalcite catalyst for production of H2 by Aqueous phase reforming of Glycerol. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2018, 6 (2), 2122-2131. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b03512 Online ISSN: 2168-0485. 2025 Impact Factor: 7.6 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  19. Sharma, M.; Singh, J.; Baskar, C.; Kumar, A. A Comprehensive Review on Biochar Formation and its Utilization for Wastewater Treatment. Pollution Research 2018, 37, S1-S18. Abstract Print ISSN: 0257 – 8050. NAAS Rating: 4.96
  20. Chinnappan, A.; Baskar, C.; Baskar, S.; Ratheesh, G.; Ramakrishna, S. An over view of electrospun nanofibers and their applications in wearable/flexible electronics, sensors, and energy storage. Journal of Materials Chemistry C 2017, 5 (48), 12657-12673. https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TC03058D ISSN: 2050-7534. 2025 Impact Factor: 5.1 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  21. Chinnappan, A.; Baskar, C.; Kim, H. Biomass into chemicals: Green chemical conversion of carbohydrates into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural in ionic liquids. RSC Advances. 2016, 6 (68), 63991-64002. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA12021K ISSN: 2046-2069. 2025 Impact Factor: 6.1 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  22. Chinnappan, A.; Baskar, C.; Kim, H.; Ramakrishna, S. Carbon nanotubes hybrid nanostructures: Future generation conducting materials. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2016, 4 (24), 9347-9361. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6TA01717G ISSN: 2050-7496. 2025 Impact Factor: 9.2 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  23. Chinnappan, A.; Kim, H.; Baskar, C.; Hwang, I. T. Hydrogen generation from the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride with new pyridinium dicationic salts containing transition metal complexes. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2012, 37(13), 10240-10248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2012.04.021 Print ISSN: 0360-3199; Online ISSN: 1879-3487. 2025 Impact Factor: 9.2 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026)
  24. Sharma, P.; Kaur, R.; Baskar, C.; Chung, W. J. Removal of methylene blue from aqueous waste using rice husk and rice husk ash. Desalination 2010, 259 (1-3), 249-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2010.03.044 Print ISSN: 0011-9164; Online ISSN: 1873-4464. 2025 Impact Factor: 9.9 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026)
  25. Sambher, S.; Baskar, C.; Dhillon, R. S. Chemoselective reduction of carbonyl groups of aromatic nitro carbonyl compounds to the corresponding nitroalcohols using thiourea dioxide. ARKIVOC 2009, (x), 141-145. https://doi.org/10.3998/ark.5550190.0010.a14 (Open Access Article) Print ISSN: 1551-7004; Online ISSN: 1551-7012. 2025 Impact Factor: 0.6 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  26. Shikha, S.; Baskar, C.; Dhillon, R. A Novel Chemoselective Reduction of Aldehydes in the Presence of other Carbonyl Moieties with Thiourea Dioxide, Synthetic Communications 2008, 38 (13), 2150-2157. https://doi.org/10.1080/00397910802026220 Print ISSN: 0039-7911; Online ISSN: 1532-2432. 2025 Impact Factor: 2.0 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  27. Fitrilawati, F.; Renu, R.; Baskar, C.; Xu, G.; Chan, H.S.O.; Valiyaveettil, S.; Tamada, K.;  Knoll, W. Langmuir-Blodgett-Kuhn and Self-Assembled Films of Asymmetrically Substituted Poly(paraphenylene). Langmuir 2005, 21 (26), 12146 -12152. https://doi.org/10.1021/la0505667 Print ISSN: 0743-7463; Online ISSN: 1520-5827. 2025 Impact Factor: 4.4 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  28. Fitrilawati, F.; Baskar, C.; Valiyaveettil, S.; Ji, W.; Elim, H. I.; He, J. Photo-physical and nonlinear-optical properties of new polymer: hydroxylated pyridyl para-phenylene. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2003, 107(40), 11043-11047. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp0347116 Print ISSN: 1520-6106; Online ISSN: 1520-5207. 2025 Impact Factor: 3.2 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).
  29. Baskar, C.; Lai, Y. H.; Valiyaveettil, S. Synthesis of a Novel Optically Tunable Amphiphilic Poly(p-phenylenes): Influence of Hydrogen Bonding and Metal Complexation on Optical Properties. Macromolecules 2001, 34(18), 6255-6260. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma010366b Print ISSN: 0024-9297; Online ISSN: 1520-5835. 2025 Impact Factor: 5.7 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2026).

PUBLICATION OF BOOKS (MAJOR REFERENCE AND TEXT BOOKS)

  1. Baskar, C.; Ramakrishna, S.; La Rosa, A. D. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GREEN MATERIALS. Springer Nature Singapore, 2024. Edition No.: 1; No. of Volumes: 3; No. of pages: 1950; Table of Contents (Total Entries): 867; Print Book Published: Dec 10, 2024 (Price: EUR 649.99); eBook Published: Dec 26, 2024 (Price: EUR 695.49). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4618-7 Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-97-4617-0; eBook ISBN: 978-981-97-4618-7
  2. Baskar, C.; Ramakrishna, S.; Baskar, S.; Sharma, R.; Sehrawat, R. HANDBOOK OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH CIRCULAR ECONOMY, Springer Nature Singapore, 2022. No. of Volumes: 3; No. of pages: 2336; Part/Section: I-IV; No. of Chapters: 89. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4230-2 ISBN: 978-981-16-4229-6 (Printed Book); eBook ISBN: 978-981-16-4230-2
  3. Dhillon, R. S.; Baskar, C.; Baskar, S. SYSTEMATIC NOMENCLATURE OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, Dreamtech Press and Wiley India, 2019. ISBN: 9789389307719; Text Book
  4. Dhillon, R. S.; Baskar, C.; Baskar, S. SYSTEMATIC NOMENCLATURE OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, IK International Publishers, Delhi, 2015. ISBN: 9789384588281; Text Book
  5. Dhillon, R. S.; Singh, I.P.; Baskar, C. STEREOCHEMISTRY, Alpha Science International Ltd, United Kingdom, 2014. ISBN: 9781842657867; Foreign Edition (Text Book)
  6. Dhillon, R. S.; Singh, I.P.; Baskar, C. STEREOCHEMISTRY, Narosa Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, 2014. ISBN: 9788184872415; Indian Edition (Text Book)
  7. Baskar, C.; Baskar, S.; Dhillon, R. S. ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY, Wiley India Delhi, 2012. ISBN: 9788126532018; Text Book
  8. Baskar, C.; Baskar, S.; Dhillon, R. S. BIOMASS CONVERSION: THE INTERFACE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London, 2012. ISBN: 978-3-642-28417-5 (Printed Book); ISBN: 978-3-642-28418-2 (E-book). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28418-2

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Singh, A.; Baskar, S.; Baskar, C. Ionic liquids: Alternative of Conventional Molecular Solvents for Organic Reactions. In Ionic Liquids, Nanofluids and Nanotechnology. Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, Springer Cham, 2026, Volume 42, 109-131. Editors: Shrikaant Kulkarni; Susanta Das. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-04008-4_5
  2. Kumar, A.; Panwar, J. S.; Baskar, C. Bioenergy: Fungal Lipase Mediated Biodiesel Process Technology. In New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Recent Advances in Application of Fungi and Fungal Meabolites: Biotechnological Interventions and Futuristic Approaches, Elsevier, 2020, 137-157 (Chapter 14; ISBN: 9780128210086). Editors: Joginder Singh; Praveen Gehlot. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/C2019-0-02161-9
  3. Kumar, A.; Panwar, J. S.; Baskar, C. Lactic Acid Production and Its Application in Pharmaceuticals. In Bioactive Natural Products in Drug Discovery, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd, 2020, pp 467-484 (Chapter 16; ISBN: 9789811513930). Editors: Joginder Singh and Vineet Meshram, and Mahiti Gupta. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1394-7
  4. Kumar, A.; Panwar, J. S.; Baskar, C. Lignocellulosic Biomass for Bioethanol Production through Microbes: Strategies to Improve Process Efficiency. In Prospects of Renewable Bioprocessing in Future Energy Systems, Part of the Biofuel and Biorefinery Technologies Book Series (BBT, Volume 10), Springer Nature, Switzerland, 2019, pp 357-386 (Chapter 14; ISBN: 9783030144623). Editors: Ali Asghar Rastegari, Ajar Nath Yadav, and Arti Gupta. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14463-0
  5. Kumar, A.; Panwar, J. S.; Baskar, C. Microbial Fuel Cell: Green Bioenergy Process Technology. In Microbial Cell Factories, CRC Press, New York. 2018, pp 109-123. (Chapter 6, ISBN: 9781138061385; eBook ISBN: 9781315162386). Editors: Deepansh Sharma and Baljeet Singh Saharan. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/b22219
  6. Kumar, A.; Panwar, J. S.; Baskar, C.; Ramakrishna, S. Bioenergy: Biofuels Process Technology. In Frontiers in Bioprocess Technology, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg New York, 2015, pp 165-207. (Chapter 10, ISBN: 9783319179148). Editor: Pogaku Ravindra. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17915-5
  7. Kumar, A.; Singh, J.; Baskar, C. Progress and Recent Trends in Biofuels. In “Microbes: In Action”, AGROBIOS, India. 2015, pp 271-280 (Chapter 17; ISBN: 9788177545371). Editors: Joginder Singh and Praveen Gehlot

PAPERS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS / PREPRINTS

  1. Sihasale, G. T.; Palimbu, S. M.; Lilihata, E. J.; Elim, H. Z.; Baskar, C. Sensitive Portable Measurement and Theoretical Model of Energy Transfer due to Interaction between Optical and Vibrational Observation in Single Vibration: Trinity Light-Sound-Matter Coupling. 2026, SSRN. DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.6950566 | June 17, 2026 | SSRN; DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.6950562 | June 16, 2026 | SSRN
  2. Baskar, C.; Baskar, S.; Chinnappan, A. Biomass Conversion and Its Application. Proceedings of the 3rd International Seminar of Basic Sciences, Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia 2017, pp 123-130 (ISBN: 978-602-61644-0-7). 3rd International Seminar of Basic Sciences, April 7, 2017. https://ojs3.unpatti.ac.id/index.php/pcst/issue/view/224
  3. Chinnappan, A.; Baskar, S.; Baskar, C. Conversion of Sugars into 5-HMF. Proceedings of the 3rd International Seminar of Basic Sciences, Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia 2017, pp 5-10 (ISBN: 978-602-61644-0-7). 3rd International Seminar of Basic Sciences, April 7, 2017. https://ojs3.unpatti.ac.id/index.php/pcst/issue/view/224
  4. Ravindranath, R.; Valiyaveettil, S.; Baskar, C.; Putra, A.; Fitrilawati, F.; Knoll, W. Design and Characterization of Nanoarchitectures from Multifunctional Polyparaphenylenes. Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 2003, 776 (1), Q11.5.1-Q11.5.5. 2003 MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, USA (April 21-25, 2003). https://link.springer.com/article/10.1557/PROC-776-Q11.5
  5. Valiyaveettil, S.; Baskar, C. A Novel class of polyphenylenes: Synthesis and Characterization. Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering 2001, 84, 1079-1080. 221st American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Diego, US. April 1-5, 2001. https://pmsedivision.org/pmse-preprints/
  6. Valiyaveettil, S.; Baskar, C.; Wenmiao, S. A Novel blue light emitting polyhydroxy polyparaphenylenes. Polymer Preprints 2001, 42(1), 432-433. 221st American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Diego, US. April 1-5, 2001. https://pubsapp.acs.org/meetingpreprints/poly/meet221/

PATENTS

  1. Baskar, C.; Simi, A.; Venis, R. A.; Vedha, A. S. Impact of Improper Waste Disposal on Soil and Ground Water Pollution. IP India, Patent Office, Government of India. Application No.: 202511088508; Date of Filing: 17/09/2025; Publication Date: 10/10/2025.
  2. Chung, W.J.; Baskar, C.; Chung, D.G.; Han, M.D.; Lee, C.H. Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Carboxylic Acids to Their Corresponding Alcohols by Using Glycerol as Hydrogen Donor. Repub. Korean Kongkae Taeho Kongbo Patent KR 2012006276 (Registration Date: July 12, 2010; Publication Date: Jan 18, 2012).

INVITED PLENARY / DISTINGUISHED / KEYNOTE LECTURES DELIVERED

  1. Guidelines for Training of Faculty on Indian Knowledge System and Start-up Ecosystem for Sustainable Products | Invited Lecture (July 13, 2026) | Faculty Development Program on Indian Knowledge Systems for Innovation, Sustainability and Future Ready Technologies Organized by School of Allied Sciences, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun | July 13-17, 2026.
  2. Waste Biomass Management: Sustainability through Circular Chemistry and Circular Bioeconomy | Invited Lecture (April 15, 2026) | International Conference on Biological Knowledge Discovery (BKD) in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Biomedicine by Gleaning Bioinformation from Biological Data | From data to information to knowledge in Biology, April 15-16, 2026. Organized by Biomedical Informatics (P) Limited in association with Muthalammale Arts and Science College, Thirupanampakkam, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu-Puducherry (Pondicherry).
  3. Solid Waste Management: Sustainability through Circular Chemistry and Circular Economy with Indian Knowledge System | Invited Lecture (March 1, 2026) | RSC International Conference on Green Advancement in Science & Technology (Special emphasis on Indian Knowledge System), February 28, 2026 (National Science Day) – March 1, 2026. Organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, Govt. Dungar College, Bikaner in Association with GCNC, Hindu College, University of Delhi and RSC London (North India Section) | Hybrid Mode.
  4. Circular Analytical Chemistry and Waste Management: Sustainable Development | Invited Lecture (January 24, 2026) | DAE-BRNS 4th Symposium on Current Trends in Analytical Chemistry (CTAC-2026), January 21-24, 2026. Organized by the Analytical Chemistry Division, Chemistry Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Trombay, Mumbai, DAE Convention Center, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai.
  5. Integrated Solid Waste Management: Waste to Wealth through Circular Chemistry and Circular Economy | Invited Lecture (January 9, 2026) | International Conference on Advanced Materials, Semiconductor Technology and Startup Ecosystem, January 9-11, 2026 | Global Conference, Organized by Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology (TrEST) Research Park, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  6. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND CIRCULAR CHEMISTRY | Invited Lecture as Resource Person (December 4, 2025) | One Week Faculty Development Program (Hybrid Mode) on Green Chemistry & Engineering for Environment Sustainability, December 1-5, 2025. Organized by Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, Punjab.
  7. NEP 2020 AND INDUSTRY 6.0: TRANSFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION FOR THE INDUSTRY | Invited Lecture as Resource Person (October 10, 2025) | Global Alumni Meet SANGAM 2025 | Alumni Back to Classroom (ABC) Program, October 10, 2025. Organized by Office of Dean Alumni and International Affairs, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Kashmir.
  8. THE ART OF CHEMISTRY: PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES | Invited Lecture as Resource Person (September 16, 2025) | A Scientist Meet 2025, September 16, 2025. Organized by Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
  9. CHEMISTRY 4.0: CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABILITY | Invited Lecture as Resource Person (September 15, 2025) | International Conference on Chemistry Innovation: Current Developments, Challenges and Future Perspectives (ICCI 2025), Sep 15-16, 2025, Organized by St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Trichy; Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Trichy; Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala.
  10. NEP 2020 AND TRANSFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION: RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Invited Lecture as Resource Person (July 29, 2025) | 5th Anniversary Celebration of NEP 2020, July 29, 2025 (Webinar). Organized by IGNOU Reginal Center Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
  11. INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND RESEARCH: LEARN, UNLEARN AND RELEARN | Invited Lecture as Resource Person (July 15, 2025) | Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Emerging Research Trends in Science, July 15-22, 2025. Organized by Govt. College for Women, MA Road, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
  12. GREEN MATERIALS: SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH CIRCULAR ECONOMY | Invited Lecture (Jan 18, 2025) | SPARC-Sponsored Indo-Australian Workshop on Advanced Materials, January 17-19, 2025 (Online). Organized by Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, Kerala.
  13. THE ART AND SCIENCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN DIGITAL ERA | Keynote Speaker (November 24, 2022) | International Conference on Religion, Education, Arts in Digital Era, November 24-25, 2022.Organized by Post Graduate Program of State Christian Institute, Ambon, Indonesia.
  14. GREEN MATERIALS: SUSTAINABILITY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY | Keynote Speaker (August 8, 2022) | International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials: Future Perspectives (AFMFP-2022),August 6-8, 2022.Organized by Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
  15. GREEN MATERIALS: DREAMS, OPPORTUNITIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Keynote Speaker (July 29, 2021) | International Conference on Smart Materials Chemistry (CHEMSMAT-21), Organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India (July 29-31, 2021).
  16. CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOMATERIALS: EMERGING TRENDS FOR SUSTAINABILITY | Keynote Speaker (Dec 5, 2020), ASM International India Chapter
  17. CHEMISTRY OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH: LEARN, UNLEARN AND RELEARN | Keynote Speaker (Sep 10, 2020), First State Level Online Training Program under Gyan Ganga Program on “Initiative for Teaching – Learning Excellence in Chemistry” Directorate of College Education Rajasthan and Government Dungar College Bikaner. September 7-11, 2020 (Online Faculty Development Program).
  18. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES | Brainstorming Interactive Session for Faculty Members, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India. March 4, 2020
  19. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES | Invited Speaker, Faculty Induction Program (Feb 24, 2020 – March 6, 2020), Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India. Feb 29, 2020
  20. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 4.0: HEALTHCARE AND MANAGEMENT | Keynote Speaker, 5th International Conference Current of Health Medicine (ICCHM), Poli Grand, Tobelo, North Halmahera,Indonesia. Aug 23-24, 2019.
  21. THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GREEN CHEMISTRY IN PHARMACEUTICAL | Guest Speaker, Symposium on “Application of Green Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Process”, Kukreja Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dehradun. March 30, 2019
  22. GREEN BIOMATERIALS: OPPORTUNITIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Keynote Speaker, IRMRA’s 23rd Rubber Conference on Emerging Trends in “Rubber Materials, Technology, Testing and Analysis for Future Generation” Organized by IRMRA in collaboration with French and Plastics Research and Testing Laboratory, France, Dec 14-15, 2018.
  23. GREEN ENERGY AND MATERIALS: INNOVATIONS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Keynote Speaker (April 6, 2018), 2nd National Conference on Recent Innovation in Emerging Technology & Science, organized by JB Institute of Technology, Dehradun (April 6-7, 2018).
  24. CONJUGATED POLYMERS: DREAMS AND REALITY | Keynote Speaker, Seminar on “Forest Biomass Utilization: Linking R & D with stakeholders & Entrepreneurs” organized by Forest Research Institute, Dehradun (March 14, 2018).
  25. BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS | Plenary Lecture, 1st NUS-DHU-UTU Workshop on Nanofibers 2018 in Singapore hosted by the Center for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore (Jan 22, 2018).
  26. CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS: INNOVATION, DISCOVERY AND SOCIAL IMPACTS | Guest Lecture hosted by Educational Physics Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia (Nov 15, 2017).
  27. THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CONJUGATED POLYMERS | Distinguished Speaker, 1st International Conference on Frontier Physics and Its Multitasking Applicationshosted byPattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia (Nov 14, 2017)
  28. CHEMISTRY BEHIND THE HEALTH SCIENCES | CEP-UTU Guest Lectures on Health Awareness, Organized by the Center of Excellence in Pharma, Faculty of Pharmacy, Uttarakhand Technical University Dehradun (Aug 26, 2017)
  29. BIOENERGY AND BIOMATERIALS: GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Guest Lecture for Students and faculty of Biology Education Program, hosted by Faculty of Teaching and Education and Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia (April 7, 2017).
  30. THE ROLE OF GREEN CHEMISTRY TOWARDS BIOMASS CONVERSION | Seminar for Faculty and students of Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, hosted by Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia (April 7, 2017).
  31. BIOMASS CONVERSION AND ITS APPLICATION | Distinguished Speaker, 3rd International Seminar on Basic Science, hosted byPattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia (April 6, 2017).
  32. CONVERSION OF BIOMASS INTO BIOPOLYMERS AND THEIR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS | Distinguished Speaker (March 10, 2017), International Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (ICSCI 2017) hosted by Pentagram Research Center Pvt Limited, Hyderabad, India and Avatar MedVision U.S., LLC., North Carolina, USA with a focus on “Digital Health Initiative” (March 9-12, 2017).
  33. GREEN CHEMISTRY AND ENGINEERING: INNOVATION, OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUSTAINABILITY | Keynote Lecture, Faculty Development Program, Organized by the Department of Chemistry, DIT University, Dehradun (Dec 23, 2016).
  34. GREEN CHEMISTRY: INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY | Invited Seminar for Students and Faculty, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Technology and Science, Organized by Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dehradun (Nov 5, 2016).
  35. TRANSFORMATION OF BIOMASS INTO BIOENERGY AND BIOPOLYMERIC MATERIALS | Keynote Lecture (Sep 9, 2016), National Conference on “Alternate Energy Resources, Environment Protection & Global Economic Growth” Organized by the Department of Chemistry, DIT University, Dehradun (Sep 9-10, 2016)
  36. BIOPOLYMERIC MATERIALS: RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABILITY | Plenary Lecture (Dec 16, 2015), Conference on “Empowering the Rubber and Allied Industry through Indigenization, Innovation on Technology, Materials and Processes” Organized by Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mumbai (Dec 16-17, 2015).
  37. THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GREEN CHEMISTRY TOWARDS BIOMASS CONVERSION | Plenary Lecture (May 11, 2015), Faculty Development Program “A Sustainable Green Development: Challenges and Opportunity for Young Researchers” Organized by Rayat-Bahra Institute of Engineering and Nanotechnology Hoshiarpur supported by Punjab Technical University (PTU) Jalandhar (May 11-15, 2015)
  38. CONVERSION OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS INTO BIOPOLYMERS | Plenary Lecture (Nov 21, 2014), 22nd Rubber Conference on “Emerging Trends in Elastomeric Materials, Process and Tyre Technology for Sustainable Growth” Organized by Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA)in India Habitat Center, New Delhi (Nov 21-22, 2014).
  39. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: GLOBAL WARMING | Invited Seminar for students and faculty, Indus International University, Una, Himachal Pradesh (October 24, 2011).
  40. GREEN SELECTIVE TRANSFORMATIONS OF FUNCTIONALIZED CARBONYLS | Keynote Lecture (Feb 6, 2009), National Conference on Green Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat (Session Chair as well) (February 6 – 8, 2009).
  41. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT | Invited Seminar, Faculty Development Program at Department of Pharmacy, Lovely Institute of Technology, Phagwara, Punjab (December 26, 2008).
  42. GREEN CHEMICAL TRANSFORMATIONS: NOVEL SYNTHETIC ROUTES TO DESIGN DRUG MOLECULES | Invited Seminar, Faculty Development Program at Department of Pharmacy, Lovely Institute of Technology, Phagwara, Punjab (February 23, 2008).
  43. CHROMATOGRAPHY | Keynote Seminar, Department of Applied Sciences and Department of Engineering, CT Institute of Engineering, Management and Technology, Shahpur, Jalandhar, Punjab (November 16, 2007).
  44. GREEN CHEMICAL TRANSFORMATION: A NOVEL CHEMOSELECTIVE REDUCTION OF CARBONYL MOIETIES USING ECO-FRIENDLY REAGENTS | Keynote Lecture (Sep 4, 2007), Workshop on “Green Chemistry: The Sustainable Synthesis of Fine Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals.” sponsored by Department of Science Technology (DST), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Punjab (September 3-4, 2007).
  45. SCIENCE AND SOCIETY | Invited Seminar, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara (April 9, 2007).
  46. PEDAGOGY: NEW INITIATIVES….FOR CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT | Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab (October 25, 2006).
  47. AS I REMEMBER: SCIENCE, RELIGION, AND PHILOSOPHY | Presented for Pursuit of Higher Degrees in the Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore (September 12, 2001).

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