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CURRICULUM VITAE

Narsi R. Bishnoi, Ph.D.

Professor, Dean of Colleges

Department of Environmental Science & Engineering

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology

Hisar-125001, India

E-mail: nrbishnoi@gmail.com , nrbishnoi@gjust.org, www.gjust.ac.in

Academic qualification

Ph. D. (1989), Ist Division from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India.

M.Sc. (1984), Ist Division from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India.

B.Sc. (1982), Ist Division from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India.

Matric (1978), Ist Division from Haryana Education Board, Chandigarh, India.

RESEARCH INTEREST & SPECIALIZATION

Biofuels production, Environmental abatement and bioremediation of wastewater.

Teaching & Research Experience 28 Yrs

Total publications 201

Scopus Index 21

Total Citations 1264

Google h-index 26

i-10 Index 45

Total Citations 2232

Ph.D. Supervised (Completed) 7

Ph.D. under supervision (Ongoing) 15

M. Tech. Dissertations (Completed) 63

M. Tech. Students under supervision 2

Major Research Projects Completed 3

Major Research Projects Ongoing 2

AICTE, Research Promotion Scheme -2013-16 (Rs. 22,00000)

UGC Major Research Project – 2013-17 (Rs. 15,00000)]

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Coordinator: DST FIST Project- 2011-16 (Rs. 80,00000)

Conferences organized – Two (CETAS-2009 & MAFAESE-2011)

Workshops organized - Three

Visits abroad – Spain & USA

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT

Appointed as referee/reviewer of International Journals related to Environmental Science

and Engineering.

ADMINSTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Currently, Dean of Colleges, GJUS & T, Hisar w.e.f. 1st April 2016.

Program Coordinator, DST-FIST, (Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure

in Universities and Higher Educational Institutions (FIST)”

Dean, Faculty of Non Conventional Energy Resources and Environmental

Sciences w.e.f. March 2008 to March 2011.

Chairman, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guru

Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar-125001, w.e.f. August

2008 to August 2011.

Chairman, Post-graduate Board of Studies, Deptt. of Environmental Science &

Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar-

125001 w.e.f. August 2008 to August 2011.

Chairman, Faculty of Non Conventional Energy Resources and Environmental

Sciences w.e.f. March 2008 to March 2011.

Coordinator, PGDEM.

Coordinator – Central instrumentation laboratory (4 years)

AWARDS AND HONORS

Best Scientist of the year Award-2015 conferred by National Environmental

Science Academy, New Delhi.

Certificate of Honor by department of Plant Breeding, CCS HAU, Hisar for

development of Hybrid HHB 94 of Bajra in January, 2001.

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Certificate of Honor by department of Plant Breeding, CCS HAU, Hisar for

development of Composite of HC 10 of Bajra in January, 2001.

Bharat Jyoti award by India International Friendship Society on 26th April, 2006.

Best Citizen Award by Best Citizens of India on 2nd November, 2006.

Rashtriya Gaurav Award by India International Friendship Society on 19th

January, 2010.

RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED

UGC sponsored Major Research Project completed entitled “Characterization &

optimization of metal binding capacity and selectivity of biosorbents for

bioremediation of metal contaminated effluents of electroplating industry” July

2003 to June 2006. Narsi Ram Bishnoi, Principal Investigator and J.B. Dahiya,

Co-principal Investigator, Amount Sanctioned was Rs. 4, 96,000/-.

R&D research project sponsored by Haryana State Council for Science and

Technology entitled “Bioremediation of heavy metal contaminated wastewater”

2007-2009. Narsi Ram Bishnoi, Principal Investigator and Namita Singh, Co-

principal Investigator, Total Amount sanction was Rs. 4, 44,360/-.

UGC sponsored Major Research Project entitled “Development of bio-fuel

production technology from agro waste by using indigenous microbes” 2008 to

2011. Narsi Ram Bishnoi, Principal Investigator and Dr. Namita Singh, Co-

principal Investigator, Amount sanctioned was Rs. 10, 24,000/-.

RESEARCH PROJECTS ONGOING

UGC sponsored Major Research Project entitled “Potential of

thermophilic lignolytic bacterial enzymes for biomass conversion to biofuel” from

2013 to 2017. Narsi R. Bishnoi, Principal Investigator, Amount sanctioned is Rs.

14, 10,800/-.

AICTE sponsored Major Research Project entitled “Biodiesel Production And

Carbon Dioxide Sequestration By Different Fresh Water Microalgae Species”

from 2013 to 2016, Narsi R. Bishnoi, Principal Investigator, Amount sanctioned

is Rs. 20, 58,824/-.

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MEMBER OF ACADEMIC BODIES

Member of Academic Council, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science &

Technology, Hisar.

Member of Executive Council Guru Jambheshwar University of Science &

Technology, Hisar-125001

Member of Post-graduate Board of Studies, Deptt. of Environmental Science &

Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar-

125001.

Member of Post-graduate Board of Studies, Deptt. of Environmental Science,

Chaudhary Devi Lal University Sirsa -125055, (Haryana).

Served as Member of Academic Audit, Department of Environmental Science,

MDU, Rohtak (2016).

Served as Member of Academic Audit, Department of Environmental Science,

CDLU, Sirsa (2015).

Served as member of subject expert committee for the selection of Principle by

Manipur Public Service Commission, Imphal (2015).

Served as member of subject expert committee for the selection of Assistant

Professor in December, 2015 by Manipur Public Service Commission, Imphal.

Served as member of subject expert committee for UGC SAP evaluation (2015).

Served as member of UGBOS of Department of Environmental Science, CDLU,

Sirsa (2014-15).

Served as member of subject expert committee for UGC Major Research Project

Evaluation (2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015) of Environmental Sciences.

Served as Expert Member of Steering Committee on Science & Technology for

Preparation of Vision Document Haryana State Council for Science &

Technology for XII Five year Plan (2012-2017)2010.

Served as member of Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Haryana,

Chandigarh.(2010-2011)

Served as member of Haryana State Advisory Group for Preparation of State

Action Plan on Climate Change (2011).

Served as member of NAAC Accreditation Committee.

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Served as member of subject expert committee for the appointment of Assistant

and Associate Professor in Punjab University, Chandigarh, CDLU, Sirsa and

MDU, Rohtak.

MEMBER OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Life member of National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi.

Life member of Indian National Science Congress, India.

Life member of Indian Society of Plant Physiology, India.

Member of Journal of Biology, India.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Radio talk on religion and environment at Radio Station, Hisar.

T.V. Programme on the topic of environmental awareness on Doordarshan, Zee

TV, ETV and MH 1 TV etc.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS PUBLISHED

Bishnoi, K.R. and Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Adhyatmik Paryavaran ki Mimansa.

Arihant Prakashan Pvt. Ltd., Delhi.

Bishnoi, K.R. and Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Religion and Environment. Vol. III.

Daya Publication House, Delhi

Bishnoi, K.R. and Bishnoi, N.R. (2002). Religion and Environment. Vol. II.

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology Publication, Hisar.

Bishnoi, K.R. and Bishnoi, N.R. (2000). Religion and Environment. Vol. I.

Commonwealth Publication, New Delhi.

CHAPTERS IN EDITED BOOKS

Bajwa, K. And Bishnoi, N. R. (2016). Microalgae as a potential feedstock for

biodiesel production: A review. In Microalgae windows of opportunity. Edited by

Mona Sharma, Deepak Bansal and Abhishek Chauhan. SBW Publishers, New

Delhi.

Sharma, J. And Bishnoi, N. R. (2016). Integrated approaches for sustainable

Biofuel production using algal feedstock: A review. In Microalgae windows of

opportunity. Edited by Mona Sharma, Deepak Bansal and Abhishek Chauhan.

SBW Publishers, New Delhi.

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Shalu, Verma, A. and Bishnoi, N. R. (2015). Biogenic Manganese Oxides: An

Advanced Technology for Heavy Metal Removal: A Review. In Environmental

Science & Engineering. Vol. 8: Biodegradation and Bioremediation pp 439-455.

Kirrolia, A., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R., Singh, N. (2012). Comparison of different

media compositions on the growth parameters of marine green microalgae

Chlorella spp. In: Energy-Water-Waste Nexus for Environment Management.

Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.

Kirrolia, A., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R., Singh, N. (2012). Algal Biofuels: A novel

strategy to combat future fuel crisis. In: Energy-Water-Waste Nexus for

Environment Management. Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.

RESEARCH ARTICLES

Singh, R., Kumar, M. and Bishnoi, N. R. (2016). Development of biomaterial for

chromium (VI) detoxification using Aspergillus flavus system supported with

iron. Ecological Engineering. 91:31-40.

Shalu, Parmar, R. Verma, A. and Bishnoi, N. R. (2016). Sequestration of Ni(II)

and Zn(II) ions from electroplating wastewater using biogenic manganese oxides.

Advances in Research. 7(1): 1-12, 2016.

Kumar, S. Smita, and Bishnoi, N. R. (2015). Coagulation of landfill leachate by

FeCl3: process optimization using Box-Behnken design (RSM). Appl. Water Sci.

DOI 10.1007/s13201-015-0372-1.

Singh, R. and Bishnoi, N. R. (2015). Biotransformation dynamics of chromium

(VI) detoxification using Aspergillus flavus system. Eco. Engg. 75:103-109.

Bajwa, K. and Bishnoi, N. R. (2015). Screening, characterization and

optimization of lipase producing Bacillus sp. isolated from petroleum

hydrocarbons contaminated site. J. Environ. Res. Develop.10 (02):324-332.

Bansal, D., Bishnoi, N. R. and Sharma, M. (2015). Challenges and benefits of

implementing an Environmental Management System: A review. International

Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research. 5 (2): 159-180.

Verma, A., Dua, R., Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2015). Biogenic sulfides for

sequestration of Cr (VI), COD and sulfate from synthetic wastewater. Water Sci.

29: 19-25.

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Verma, A., Shalu, Gupta, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2015). Penicillium citrinum as a

potential biosorbent for Ni (II) sequestration from simulated wastewater. Int. j.

adv. sci. tech. res. 2: 628-637.

Verma, A., Bishnoi, N.R., Gupta, A. (2015). Evaluation of carbon sources to

augment sulfate-reducing activity for removal of Cd (II) from simulated

wastewater. Int. J. Sci. Res. 4: 59-60.

Singh, A., Bajar S., Bishnoi,N.R., (2014). Enzymatic hydrolysis of microwave

alkali pretreated rice husk for ethanol production by Saccharomyces cerevisiae,

Scheffersomyces stipitis and their co-culture. Fuel .116: 699-702.

Rani, S., Kirrolia, A., Bishnoi, N. R. (2013). Optimization of Ni (II) removal

conditions from aqueous solutions by Aspergillus fischeri. Ann Agri-Bio Res. 18 :

6-9.

Rani, S., Kirrolia, A., Bishnoi, N. R. (2013). Sequestration of heavy metals from

simulated solution using Penicillium oxalicum biofilm supported on granular

activated carbon packed bed column. Annals of Biol. 29: 3-6.

Kirrolia, A., Bishnoi, N.R., Singh, R. (2013). Microalgae as a boon for

sustainable energy production and its future research & development aspects.

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 20: 642-656. (Impact factor 6.01).

Verma, A., Shalu, Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R., Gupta, A., (2013). Biosorption of Cu

(II) using free and immobilized biomass of Penicillium citrinum. Eco Engg. 61:

486-490. (Impact factor 2.958).

Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R. and Kirrolia, A.,(2013).Evaluation of Pseudomonas

aeruginosa an innovative bioremediation tool in multi metals ions from simulated

system using multi response methodology. Bioresource Technology .138: 222-

234. (Impact factor = 4.98).

Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R.,Kirrolia, A., and Kumar, R.(2013). Synergism of

Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Fe0 for treatment of heavy metal contaminated

effluents using small scale laboratory reactor. Bioresource Technology 127: 49-

58. (Impact factor = 4.98).

Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2013). Ethanol production from pretreated wheat straw

hydrolyzate by Saccharomyces cerevisiae via sequential statistical optimization.

Industrial Crops and Products. 41: 221-226. (Impact factor 2.469).

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Singh, A., Manju, Yadav, A., and Bishnoi, N.R. (2012). Malachite green dye

decolorization on immobilized dead yeast cells employing sequential design of

experiments. Eco. Engg. 47:291-96.

Singh, A., Manju, Yadav, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2012). Statistical screening and

optimization of process variables for xylanase production utilizing alkali

pretreated rice husk. Ann Microbiol. 63:353–361. (Impact factor 0.601).

Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2012). Enzymatic hydrolysis optimization of

microwave alkali pretreated wheat straw and ethanol production by yeast.

Bioresource Technology. 108: 94-101. (Impact factor = 4.98).

Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2012). Optimization of Ethanol production from

microwave alkali pretreated rice straw using statistical experimental designs by

Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Industrial Crops and Products. 37:334-341.

Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2012). Optimization of enzymatic hydrolysis of pre-

treated rice straw and ethanol production. Applied Microbiology and

Biotechnology. 93:1785-1793.

Kirrolia, A., Bishnoi, N.R., Singh, N. (2011). Salinity as a factor affecting the

physiological and biochemical traits of Scenedesmus quadricauda. Journal of

Algal Biomass Utilization. 2 : 28-34.

Singh, A., Saran, A. K., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Comparative study on

ethanol production from pretreated sugarcane bagasse using immobilized

Saccharomyces cerevisiae on various matrices. Renew. Energy. 50:488-93.

Singh, A., Tuteja, S., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Enhanced saccharification

of rice straw and hulls by microwave- alkali pretreatment and lignocellulolytic

enzyme production. Bioresour. Technol. 102: 1773-1782. (Impact factor = 4.98).

Saran, A.K., Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Process optimization for bioethanol

production from sugarcane bagasse using novel eco-friendly unprocessed crude

enzymes. Intern. J. Appl. Eng. Res. 6 : 2559-2562.

Bhatia, D., Kumar, R., Singh, R., Chadetrik, R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Statistical

modelling and optimization of substrate composition for bacterial growth and

cadmium removal using response surface methodology. Eco. Eng. 37: 2076-2081.

Kumar, R., Bhatia, D., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Metal tolerance and

sequestration of Ni (II), Zn (II) and Cr (VI) ions from simulated and electroplating

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wastewater in batch process: Kinetics and equilibrium study. Inter. Biodet.

Biodeg. 66: 82-90. (Impact factor 2.07)

Kumar, R., Bhatia, D., Singh, R., Rani, S., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Sorption of

heavy metals from electroplating effluent using immobilized biomass

Trichoderma viride in a continuous packed-bed column. Inter. Biodet. Biodeg. 65:

1133-1139. (Impact factor 2.07)

Singh, R., Kumar, A., Kirrolia, A., Kumar, R., Yadav, N., Bishnoi, N.R.,

Lohchab, R.K. (2011). Removal of sulphate, COD and Cr (VI) in simulated and

real wastewater by sulphate reducing bacteria enrichment in small bioreactor and

FTIR study. Biores. Technol. 102: 677–682. (Impact factor = 4.98).

Yadav, A.K., Kumar, N., Sreekrishnan, T.R., Satya, S., Bishnoi, N.R. (2010).

Removal of chromium and nickel from aqueous solution in constructed wetland:

Mass balance, adsorption–desorption and FTIR study. Chem. Engg. J. 160: 122-

128(Impact factor 3.46).

Singh, R., Chadetrik, R., Kumar, R., Bishnoi, K., Bhatia, D., Kumar, A., Bishnoi,

N.R., Singh, N. (2010). Biosorption optimization of Lead (II), Cadmium (II) and

Copper(II) using response surface methodology and applicability in isotherms and

thermodynamics modeling. J. Hazard. Mater. 174: 623-634. (Impact factor

4.17).

Singh, A., Bajar, S., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2010). Laccase production by

Aspergillus heteromorphus using distillery spent wash and lignocellulosic

biomass. J. Hazard. Mater. 176: 1079-82. (Impact factor 4.17).

Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2010). Enzymatic hydrolysis of chemical

pretreated rice straw by Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus heteromorphous. J. Sci.

Ind. Res. 69: 232-237.

Singh, R., Kumar, R., Bishnoi, K., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Optimization of

synergistic parameters for thermostable cellulase activity of Aspergillus

heteromorphus using response surface methodology. Biochem. Engg. J. 48: 28-

35.

Kumar, R., Singh, R., Kumar, N., Bishnoi, K., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Response

surface methodology approach for optimization of biosorption process for

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removal of Cr (VI), Ni (II) and Zn (II) ions by immobilized bacterial biomass sp.

Bacillus brevis. Chem. Engg. J., 146: 401-407. (Impact factor 3.46).

Bishnoi, K., Sain, U., Kumar, R., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Distribution

and biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in contaminated sites of

Hisar (India). Indian J. Expt. Biol. 47: 210-217.

Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N. R. (2009). Saccharification of wheat straw by

using indigenous fungus A. heteromorphous for cellulase enzyme production.

Asian J. Exp. Sci. 23 : 459-466.

Kumar, R., Bishnoi, N.R. Garima, Bishnoi, K. (2008). Biosorption of chromium

(VI) from aqueous solution and electroplating wastewater using fungal biomass.

Chem. Eng. J.135: 202-208. (Impact factor 3.46).

Bishnoi, K., Kumar, R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2008). Biodegradation of polycyclic

aromatic hydrocarbon by white rot fungi Phenerochaete chrysosporium in sterile

and unsterile soil. J. Sci. Ind. Res. 67: 538-542.

Vishnoi, S., Bishnoi, N.R. (2008). Phytoextraction of three Maize genotype for

Ni contaminated soils. Environ. Ecology. 26 : 946-51.

Vishnoi, S., Bishnoi, N.R. (2008). Cadmium phytoextraction potential of three

maize plants genotypes. Ann. Bio. 24: 131-138.

Bishnoi, N.R., Kumar, R., Bishnoi, K. (2007). Biosorption of Cr (VI) with

Trichoderma viride immobilized fungal biomass and cell free Ca-alginate beads.

J. Expre. Biol. 45: 657-664

Bishnoi, N.R., Kumar, R., Kumar, S., Rani, S. (2007). Biosorption of Cr (III)

from aqueous solution using algal biomass spirogyra spp. J. Hazr. Mater 145:

142-147. (Impact factor 4.17).

Mor, S., Khiwal, R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2007). Adsorption of chromium from

aqueous solution by activated alumina and activated charcoal. Bioresour. Technol.

98: 954-957. (Impact factor = 4.98).

Bishnoi, N.R., Khumukcham, R.K., Kumar, R. (2006). Biodegradation of pulp

and paper mill effluent using anaerobic followed by aerobic digestion. J. Environ.

Biol. 27: 405-408.

Bishnoi, N.R., Kumar, R., Kamlesh. (2006). Characterization and anerobic

digestion of paper and pulp mill effluent. Indian J. Environ. Prot. 26: 458-462.

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Bishnoi, N.R., Mehta, U., Pandit, G.G. (2006). Quantification of polycyclic

aromatic hydrocarbons in fruits and vegetables using high performance liquid

chromatography. Indian J. Chem. Tech. 13: 30-35.

Bishnoi, N.R., Bajaj, M., Sanatumba, K. (2005). Biosorption of Zinc (II) using

Spirogyra species from electroplating effluent. J. Environ. Biol. 26: 661-664.

Bishnoi, N.R., Tomar A.R., Kumar, R. (2005). Assessment of ground and soil

quality in surrounding area of distillery of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh

(India) - A case study. Ind. J. Env. Prot. 5 : 513-517.

Bishnoi, N.R., Garima. (2005). Fungus-an alternative for bioremediation of heavy

metals containing waste water-A review. J. Sci. Ind. Res. 64: 93-100.

Bishnoi, N.R., Bajaj, M., Sharma, N. (2004). Adsorption of Cr. (VI) from

aqueous and electroplating wastewater. Environ. Tech. 25: 899-905.

Bishnoi, N.R., Bajaj, M., Sharma, N., Gupta, A. (2004). Adsorption of Cr (VI) on

activated rice husk carbon and activated alumina. Biores. Tech. 91: 305-307.

(Impact factor = 4.98).

Bishnoi, N.R., Pant, A., Garima. (2004). Biosorption of copper from aqueous

solution using algal biomass. J. Sci. Ind. Res. 63: 813-816.

Mor, S., Bishnoi, M.S., Bishnoi, N.R. (2003). Assessment of ground water

quality of Jind city. Indian J. Environ. Prot. 23: 673-679.

Singh, H.J., Bishnoi, N.R., Sharma, H.R. (2003). Anaerobic treatment of textile

mill sludge – A lab scale investigation. Indian J. Environ. Prot. 23: 383-388.

Sharma, A.D., Bishnoi, N.R. (2003). Ecotourism – a need of an era. Indian J.

Environ. Prot. 23: 470-473.

Kadian, R., Bishnoi, N.R., Bishnoi, R.K. (2002). Bioconversion of lignocellulosic

agro-residue to fuel alcohol- A Review. Agric. Reviews 23: 227-241.

Mor, S., Ravindra, Bishnoi, N.R. (2002). Adsorption of chromium using activated

baggase carbon as adsorbent. Indian J. Environ. Prot. 22: 564-568.

Goyal, V., Jain, S., Bishnoi, N.R., Munjal, R. (2001). Leaf water relations,

diffusive resistance and proline accumulation in pearl millet under depleting soil

moisture content. Indian J. Pl. Physiol. 6: 41-45.

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PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

Shalu, Verma, A., Kumar, M. and Bishnoi, N. R. (2016). Bioremediation using

Biogenic manganese oxides: An Advanced Technology for Heavy Metal

Removal. In the proceeding of International Conference Environmental

Mutagenesis, Carcinogenesis and Health, GNDU, Amritsar (Punjab) held on

February 17-19.

Bajwa. K., Smita & Bishnoi. N.R (2015). Single cell oil of Bacterial strains as a

new source of high-value biodiesel. Isolation and screening for storage lipids in

cytoplasm. In the proceedings of International conference on climate change and

sustainable Management of natural resources at Gwalior, MP, India held on

February 9-11.

Shalu, Bishnoi, N. R. (2014). “Biogenic manganese oxide generation and Mn (ii)

removal by manganese oxidizing bacteria using response surface methodology”.

In the proceedings of 7th international conference on the environmental science

and engineering held on 9-13 June at Houston (USA).

Singh, R., Kirrolia, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2014). “Effect of environmental conditions

on Pseudomonas aeruginosa in heavy metals removal”. In the proceedings of 7th

international conference on the Environmental Science and engineering at

Houston (USA) held on 9-13 June,

Bajwa, K. And Bishnoi, N. R. (2013). “Algae and bacterial community as a

Biofuel alternative” presented in International conference on “Various faces of

energy technologies and its management for sustainable development” held at

J.N.U., New Delhi on 16-17th March, 2013.

Bajwa. K & Bishnoi. N.R (2013). “Algal and Bacterial community as a biofuel

alternative.” In the proceedings of International Conference on “Various Facets of

Energy Technologies and its Management for Sustainable Development” (ET &

MSD-2013) at Jawaharlal University, New Delhi held on 16- 17 March.

Kirrolia, A., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R., Singh, N. (2012). Comparison of different

media compositions on the growth parameters of marine green microalgae

Chlorella spp. In the proceedings of International Conference on Energy-Water-

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Waste Nexus for Environment Management, January 28-30, 2012 held at

Department of Energy and Environmental Sciences, Chaudhary Devi Lal

University, Sirsa (India).

Singh, A., Kumar, A. Saran, Bishnoi, N.R. (2012). Enzymatic hydrolysis of

sugarcane bagasse for ethanol production by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In

Proceedings of International Conference on Energy/Water/Nexus for

Environment Management, on January 28-30, 2012 held at Chaudhary Devi Lal

University, Sirsa.

Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Ethanol production from microwave

assisted alkali pretreated rice straw by immobilized Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In

Proceedings of International Conference on Microbial Biotechnology for

Sustainable Development, on November 3-6, 2011 held at Punjab University,

Chandigarh.

Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Enzymatic hydrolysis, ethanol

production from lime pretreated rice straw and heavy metal removal study. In

Proceedings of International Conference on Microorganisms in Environmental

Management and Biotechnology, on March 1-3 July, 2011 held at Barkatullah

University, Bhopal.

Singh, R., Bishnoi, K., Singh, A., Kirrolia, A.S., Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi,

N.R. (2009). Bioconversion of lignocellulosic substances into biofuels precursors

using biocatalysts. December 17-19, 2009 held at Chemistry Department, St.

John’s College, Agra.

Singh, A., Tuteja, S., Kumar, A., Bishnoi, K., Singh, R., Singh, A., Singh, N.,

Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Enzymatic sacchrification of H2O2 (alkaline) pretreated

rice hulls for fermentable sugar production. December 17-19, 2009 held at

Chemistry Department, St. John’s College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh (India).

Singh, R., Kumar, R., Bishnoi, K., Bhatia, D., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Rice Straw

(Lignocellulosic Biomass) a Novel Substrate for Cellulase Production.

Proceedings of International Conference on Energy and Environment March 19-

21, ISSN: 2070-3740.

Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Production of Cellulases by

Aspergillus heteromorphus from wheat straw under submerged fermentation.

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Proceedings of International Conference on Energy and Environment held on

March 19-21, ISSN: 2070-3740.

Bishnoi, K., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Technologies and Strategies to

Enhance Bioremediation of PAHs-Contaminated Soil: A Review. International

Conference on Changing Environmental Trends and Sustainable Development,

2009 February 9-11, 2009 held at Department of Environmental Science &

Engineering Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology Hisar-

125001 (India).

Singh, A., Kumar, S., Kuhar, S., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Comparative

saccharification study of two fungal species using rice husk as substrate. In the

proceeding of International conference on “ Recent trends in life science

researches vis-à-vis Natural resources management, sustainable development,

human welfare, held at Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, from 27-

29, June, 2009.

Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Ethanol as an alternative fuel from

Lignocellulosic materials”, In Proceedings of International Conference on

Innovative Technologies, June 18-19, 2009, held at PDM College of Engineering,

Bahadurgarh, Haryana.

Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Production of cellulases by

Aspergillus heteromorphous from wheat straw under submerged fermentation. In

Proceedings of International Conference on Energy and environment, March 19-

21, 2009, Chandigarh, India.

Singh, A., Tuteja, S., Kumar, S., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Screening and assessment

of cellulase producing fungi isolated from wheat field. In Proceedings of

International conference on Changing Environmental trends and Sustainable

development, February 9-11, 2009, held at GJUS & T, Hisar, Haryana

Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Endoglucanase enzymes production

by a local isolates Aspergillus heteromorphus in sugarcane bagasse using

response surface methodology. In Proceedings of International conference on

Changing Environmental trends and Sustainable development, February 9-11,

2009, held at GJUS & T, Hisar, Haryana.

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Tuteja, G., Tuteja, S., Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Polycyclic aromatic

hydrocarbons and their biodegradation. International Conference on Changing

Environmental Trends and Sustainable Development, 2009 February 9-11, 2009

held at Department of Environmental Science & Engineering Guru Jambheshwar

University of Science & Technology Hisar-125001 (India).

Singh, R., Kumar, R., Bishnoi, K., Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Indigenous

Microbes: critical tool for Heavy Metals Bioremediation. International

Conference on Changing Environmental Trends and Sustainable Development,

2009 February 9-11, 2009 held at Department of Environmental Science &

Engineering Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology Hisar-

125001 (India).

Kumar, R., Bhatia, D., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Biosoarption of fungal

biomass sp. Aspergillus niger and Penicilluim jenthinellum for removal Ni(II)

ions from aqueous solution. International Conference on Changing Environmental

Trends and Sustainable Development, 2009 February 9-11, 2009 held at

Department of Environmental Science & Engineering Guru Jambheshwar

University of Science & Technology Hisar-125001 (India).

Bhatia, D., Kumar, R., Singh, R., Rout, C., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Biosorption of

Cadmium in an aqueous solution by Achromobacter xyloxidans. International

Conference on Changing Environmental Trends and Sustainable Development,

2009 February 9-11, 2009 held at Department of Environmental Science &

Engineering Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology Hisar-

125001 (India).

Bishnoi, K., Kumar, R., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2007). Biodegradation of

phenanthrene and pyrene by Pseudomonas putida and Pseudomonas

paucimobilis. International Symposium on Applied Phycology and Environmental

Biotechnology (ISAPEB-2007) BITS, Pilani (Rajasthan), 29-31 October 2007.

Bishnoi, N.R., Singh, A., Singh, R. (2007). Biotechnology approach in

bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass and enzyme production. International

Symposium on Applied Phycology and Environmental Biotechnology (ISAPEB-

2007) BITS, Pilani (Rajasthan), 29-31 October 2007.

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Bishnoi, N.R., Kumar, R. (2006). Removal of Cr (VI) with Trichoderma viride

immobilized fungal biomass and cell free Ca-alginate beads. In the proceedings of

the second IASTED International Conference on Advanced Technology in

Environmental Field (ATEF) Feb. 6-8 held at Lanzarote, Spain. pp. 79-83.

Bishnoi, N.R., Kumar, R.; Kadian, R., Tyagi, V. (2004). Bioconversion of rice

straw to sugar using different pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis. Proceedings

of International Conference on Bioconvergence 2004 Nov. 18-20, held at TIET,

Patiala. pp. 107.

Bishnoi, N.R., Pant, A. (2001). Biosorption of hexavalent chromium by algae. In.

International conference on Natural Farming and Ecological Balance March 7-10,

CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. pp 170.

Bishnoi, N.R., Suman (2001). Removal of chromium by low cost absorbent. In.

International conference on Natural Farming and Ecological Balance. March 7-

10, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar.

PAPER PRESENTED IN NATIONAL CONFERENCES

Bajwa, K. and Bishnoi N.R. (2016). Influences of carbon and nitrogen sources on

biomass, lipid production ability and physio-biochemical components of

Scenedesmus spp. 9th National Level Science Symposium on Recent trends in

science and technology. February 14, 2016, organized by Christ College, Rajkot

& Sponsored by GUJCOST, Gandhinagar.

Sain, Umashanker., and Bishnoi, N. R. (2016). “Removal of total suspended solid

(TSS) from secondary treated effluent by multigrade multimedia filteration

technique.” In the proceedings of national conference on current advances in

science and technology (CAST 2016) held on 19 march 2016 at Rama University

Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur.

Bajwa. K., Smita, Sharma, J. and Bishnoi, N.R. (2015). “Microalgae as a third

generation Biofuel: Isolation and screening of potential biodiesel producing

microalgae”. In the proceedings of 56th Annual conference on Association of

Indian microbiology held on 7-10 Dec. at Jawaharlal University, New Delhi.

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Verma, A. and Bishnoi, N. R. (2015). Optimization of Cd (II) removal by

sulphate reducing bacterial consortium using response surface methodology

presented in National conference on Monitoring and management of drinking

water quality organized jointly by National Environmental Science Academy

(NESA), New Delhi and Uttrakhand state Council for Science & Technology,

Dehradun held on 21-23 December, 2015.

Sharma,J., Bishnoi, N.R.(2015). Screening of Oleaginous Mixed algal culture for

Biodiesel Production. 5th International conference on Climate Change and

Sustainable Management of Natural resources (February 9-11,2015) organised by

Department of Life Sciences, ITM university Gwalior Madhya Pradesh.

Sharma,J., Kirrolia,A., Sharma,P., Bajwa,K and Bishnoi, N.R.(2015). Lipid as a

key characteristic in screening of Algal consortia for biodiesel production. 56th

Annula confernece of Association of Microbiologists of India (7th-10th

December,2015) organised by school of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru

University, New Delhi.

Gupta. S., and Bishnoi. N.R., (2015). Cultivation and maintenance of sulphate

reducing bacteria from soil in Postgate medium B. In the Proceedings of 56th

Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI 2015)

organized by School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

held from 7th - 10th December, 2015.

Gupta. S., and Bishnoi. N.R., (2015). Heavy metal removal and sulphate

reduction using sulphate reducing bacteria (SRB). In the Proceedings of 5th

International Conference on “Climate Change & Sustainable Management of

Natural Resources” organized by ITM University, Gwalior, MP held from 9th -

11th February 2015.

Sharma,J., Bishnoi, N.R.(2014). Microalgae: An approach towards sustainable

biofuel production.2nd National Conference on Converging Technologies Beyond

2020(2CTB-2020) Held on 28-29 november, 2014 Organised by University

Institute of Engineering & Technology (KUK).

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Verma, A., Shalu, Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. and Asha Gupta (2013). "Influence of

carbon sources on activity of sulfate reducing bacteria for the removal of Cu(II)

and COD in simulated waste water by biogenic sulfide" presented in 54th Annual

conference of Association of Microbiologists of India held at Maharishi

Dayanand University, Rohtak on November, 17-20, 2013.

Shalu, Verma, A., Kumar, M., and Bishnoi, N. R. (2013). “Isolation and

screening of Mangnese oxidizing bacteria for bioremediation of metal

contaminated sites” presented in 54th Annual conference of Association of

Microbiologists of India held at Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak on

November, 17-20, 2013.

Manju, Singh, A., Kumari, S., Kumar, M., and Bishnoi, N. R. (2013).

“Decolorization of Methylene Blue using immobilizes biomass of rice straw left

after enzyme production“ presented in 54th Annual conference of Association of

Microbiologists of India held at Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak on

November, 17-20, 2013.

Kumari. S., Manju, Kumari. A. and Bishnoi. N.R. (2013). Screening and isolation

of cellulase producing thermophilic bacteria for biofuel production. In proceding

of Association of microbiologist of india on November 17-20, held at Maharshi

Dayanand University, Rohtak.

Kumari, S., Kumari, A. and Bishnoi, N. R. (2013). “Screening & isolation of

cellulase producing thermophillic bacteria for biofuel production.” presented in

54th Annual conference of Association of Microbiologists of India held at

Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak on November, 17-20, 2013.

Bajwa, K., Kirrolia, A. & Bishnoi, N.R. (2013). Lipase producing bacteria as a

novel route for biofuel production” in the proceedings of Alternative 54th Annual

conference on Association of Indian microbiology held on 17-20 Nov.

Manju, Singh, A., Kumar, S., Kumar, M. and Bishnoi, N.R. (2013).

Decolorization of methylene blue using immobilized biomass of rice straw left

after enzyme production. In 54th Annual Conference of Association of

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Microbiologists of India held on 17-20 November at Dept. of Microbiology,

MDU Rohtak, Haryana.

Verma. A., (2013). Influence of carbon sources on activity of sulfate reducing

bacteria for the removal of Cu (II) and COD in simulated wastewater by biogenic

sulfide. In the proceedings of 54th Annual Conference of Association of

Microbiologists of India and International Symposium on Frontier Discoveries

and Innovations in Microbiology and its Interdisciplinary Relevance at Maharshi

Dayanand University Rohtak (Haryana).

Singh, A., Manju, Katyal, N., Bishnoi, K. and Bishnoi, N.R. (2012). Laccase

Production by Pleurotus ostreatus using Wheat Straw through Solid state Tray

Fermentation. National Seminar on Strategies for Mitigation of Environmental

Degradation and Climate Change with ISBN No. 978-93-80872-61-2, Guru

Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar (Haryana).

Manju, Shalu, Singh, A., Singh, R. and Bishnoi, N.R., (2012). Utilization of spent

biomass of immobilized fungus (Aspergillus flavus) for dye removal. National

Seminar on Strategies for Mitigation of Environmental Degradation and Climate

Change with ISBN No. 978-93-80872-61-2, Guru Jambheshwar University of

Science & Technology, Hisar (Haryana).

Shalu, Verma, A., Manju, Singh, R. and Bishnoi, N.R., (2012). Mechanism

involved in heavy metal removal by microbes through biosorption. National

Seminar on Strategies for Mitigation of Environmental Degradation and Climate

Change with ISBN No. 978-93-80872-61-2, Guru Jambheshwar University of

Science & Technology, Hisar (Haryana).

Kirrolia, A., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R., Bishnoi, S., Singh, N.R., (2012). Global

Potential of Microalgae as a Source for Sustainable Biomass Energy Production.

National Seminar on Strategies for Mitigation of Environmental Degradation and

Climate Change, March 2-3, 2012 held at Department of Environmental Science

& Engineering, GJUS&T, Hisar.

Verma, A., (2012). Mechanism involved in heavy metal removal by microbes

through Biosorption. In the proceedings of National Seminar on Strategies for

Mitigation of Environmental Degradation and Climate Change with ISBN No

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978-93-80872-61-2 at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology,

Hisar (Haryana), March 2-3, 2012.

Kirrolia, A., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R., Singh, N. (2012). Algae as a boon for

biofuel industry and phycoremediation: A dual sustainable and economically

viable approach. National Seminar on Environmental Degradation: Issues and

Remedies February 28, 2012 held at Dayanand Post Graduate College, Hisar.

Singh, A., Manju, Katyal, N., Bishnoi, K., Bishnoi, N.R. (2012). Laccase

production by Pleurotus ostreatus using wheat straw through solid state tray

fermentation. In Proceedings of National Seminar 'Strategies for Mitigation of

Environmental Degradation and Climate Change, on March 2-3, 2012 held at

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar.

Manju, Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2012) Utilization of spent fungus (Aspergillus

flavus) immobilized rice straw for dye removal. In Proceedings of National

Seminar 'Strategies for Mitigation of Environmental Degradation and Climate

Change, on March 2-3, 2012 held at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science &

Technology, Hisar.

Singh, A., Manju, Yadav, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Decolorization of Poly R-478

by crude laccase from Aspergillus heteromorphus cultivated on agro-industrial

residues. In Proceedings of National Seminar on Environmental Pollution and

Bioremediation, on December 28-29, 2011 held at Jawaharlal Nehru University,

New Delhi.

Manju, Singh, A. and Bishnoi, N.R., (2011). Decolorization of Congo red dye by

lignolytic enzymes produced by Pleurotus ostreatus and rice straw. National

Conference on Multidisciplinary Approach in Frontier Areas of Environmental

Science and Engineering with ISBN No. 978-93-80872-44-5, Guru Jambheswar

University of Science and Technology, Hisar (Haryana).

Singh. A., Manju, Bishnoi. N. R. Decolorization of Poly R-478 by crude laccase

from Apergillus heteromorphus cultivated on agro-industrial residues. In

Proceedings of National Seminar on ‘Environmental Pollution and

Bioremediation’, on December 28-29, 2011 held at Jawaharlal Nehru University,

New Delhi.

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Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Enzymatic hydrolysis by crude

enzymes and ethanol production using alkali pretreated wheat straw. In

Proceedings of National Conference on Multidisciplinary Approach in Frontier

Areas of Environmental Science and Engineering, on March 4-5, 2011 held at

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar. (Best Poster

Awarded).

Saran, A.K., Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Bioethanol production from

microbial pretreated sugarcane bagasse. In Proceedings of National Conference

on Multidisciplinary Approach in Frontier Areas of Environmental Science and

Engineering, on March 4-5, 2011 held at Guru Jambheshwar University of

Science & Technology, Hisar.

Tuteja, S., Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Saccharification study of retreated

rice husk by Trichoderma reesei. In Proceedings of National Conference on

Multidisciplinary Approach in Frontier Areas of Environmental Science and

Engineering, on March 4-5, 2011 held at Guru Jambheshwar University of

Science & Technology, Hisar.

Manju, Singh, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Decolourization of congo red dye by

ligninolytic enzymes produced by Pleurotus ostreatus and rice straw. In

Proceedings of National Conference on Multidisciplinary Approach in Frontier

Areas of Environmental Science and Engineering, on March 4-5, 2011 held at

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar.

Kaushlya, Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). b-Glucosidase production

using co-culture of two Aspergillus spp. In Proceedings of National Conference

on Multidisciplinary Approach in Frontier Areas of Environmental Science and

Engineering, on March 4-5, 2011 held at Guru Jambheshwar University of

Science & Technology, Hisar.

Bishnoi, K., Rani, S., Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). PAHs

biodegradation studied in liquid media and spiked soil by local isolated P.

chrysosporium and P. citrinum. In Proceedings of National Conference on

Multidisciplinary Approach in Frontier Areas of Environmental Science and

Engineering, on March 4-5, 2011 held at Guru Jambheshwar University of

Science & Technology, Hisar.

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Kirrolia, A., Singh, R., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Green algae a novel

route for biodiesel production from low cost medium. National Conference on

‘Multidisciplinary Approach in Frontier Areas of Environment Science and

Engineering’ organized by the Department of Environmental Science &

Engineering, GJUS&T, Hisar, March 4-5th 2011.

Singh, R., Kirrolia, A., Bishnoi, N.R. (2011). Microbial technology a suitable

alternative for hexavalant chromium bioreduction. National Conference on

‘Multidisciplinary Approach in Frontier Areas of Environment Science and

Engineering’ organized by the Department of Environmental Science &

Engineering, GJUS&T, Hisar, March 4-5th 2011.

Kirrolia, A., Singh, R., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2010). Algae an alternative to

reduce pollution and produce biofuels. National Conference On "Environmental

and Health Issues: In A Changing Climatic Scenario" October 14-15, 2010

Organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, Maharishi Dayanand

University, Rohtak.

Singh, A., Manju, Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2010). Statistical modeling for

screening of process variables for production of xylanase using alkali pretreated

Rice husk. In Proceedings of National Conference on Environmental and Health

Issues: In a Changing Climatic Scenario, on October 14-15 2010 held at Maharshi

Dayanand University, Rohtak (India).

Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2010). Bioethanol an alternate energy source

from lignocellulosic biomass. In Proceedings of Recent Developments in

Mechanical Engineering, on February 19-20, 2010 held at BRCM College of

Engineering, Behal, Bhiwani (India).

Singh, A., Singh, N., Singh, R., Bishnoi, K., Bishnoi, N.R. (2009). Production of

cellulases by Aspergillus heteromorphus from wheat straw. ICMBB October 19-

21, at Vanasthali Vidyapeeth, Jaipur. (Best Paper Presentation Award)

Singh, A., Singh, N., Bishnoi, N.R. (2008). Statically optimization of process

parameters for cellulase production by pretreated wheat straw. AMI 18-20 Nov

2008 New Delhi

Vishnoi, S., Bishnoi, N.R. (2007). Phytoextraction of three Maize genotype for Ni

contaminated soils. International Symposium on Applied Phycology and

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Environmental Biotechnology (ISAPEB) 2007 held at BITS, Pilani, Rajasthan,

India on 29th – 31, Oct, 2007.

Bishnoi, K., Kumar, R., Singh, R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2007). Biodegradation of

phenanthrene and pyrene by Pseudomonas putida and Pseudomonas

paucimobilis. International Symposium on Applied Phycology and Environmental

Biotechnology (ISAPEB) 2007 held at BITS, Pilani, Rajasthan, India on 29th –

31, Oct, 2007.

Bishnoi, N.R., Singh, A., Singh, R. (2007). Biotechnology approach in

bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass and enzyme production. International

Symposium on Applied Phycology and Environmental Biotechnology (ISAPEB-

2007) BITS, Pilani (Rajasthan), 29-31 October 2007.

Bishnoi, N.R., Bajaj, M., Sanatomba, K., Garima. (2004). Removal of Cr (VI)

from electroplating effluent using microbial oxygenic photoautotrophs. In:

Proceedings of the 91st session of the Indian Science Congress held at

Chandigarh on Jan. 3-7, pp.46.

Bishnoi, N.R., Tyagi, A., Kumar R. (2004). Dispersion of air pollutants in low

wind conditions at Hisar. In: Proceedings of the 91st session of the Indian Science

Congress to be held at Chandigarh on Jan. 3-7, pp.47.

Sharma, A.D., Bishnoi, N.R. (2004). Biomanagement of organic solid waste

using an Exotic Earthworm Eisenia foetida. In: Proceedings of the 91st session of

the Indian Science Congress to be held at Chandigarh on Jan. 3-7.

Kumar, R., Kadian R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2004). Bioconversion of paddy straw to

fermentable sugar. In National Seminar on Ecology & Environment Management:

Issues and Research needs to be held at KUK, Kurukshetra, on Jan. 8-9, pp.72.

Tyagi, V., Kumar, R., Mor, S.. Bishnoi, N.R. (2004). Adsorption of hexavalent

chromium by activated alumina. In National Seminar on Ecology & Environment

Management: Issues and Research needs to be held at KUK, Kurukshetra, on Jan.

8-9, pp.75.

Pant, A., Garima, Kumar, R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2003). Cu (II) bisorption by algal

biomass. In National Seminar on Emerging Environmental Issues and

Technological Challenges, held at Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar Sept. 1-2,

pp.103.

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Hooda, R.S., Singh, H.J., Sharma, H.R., Bishnoi, N.R. (2003). Aerobic and

anaerobic treatment of dairy effluent. In National Seminar on Emerging

Environmental Issues and Technological Challenges, held at Guru Jambheshwar

University, Hisar Sept. 1-2, pp. 56.

Kumar, R., Kamalsh, G., Bishnoi, N.R. (2003). Biomethanation of paper mill

waste water. In National Seminar on Emerging Environmental Issues and

Technological Challenges, held at Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar Sept. 1-2,

pp.55.

Kaushik, M., Singh, M.J., Bishnoi, N.R. (2003). Groundwater quality assessment

in Gurgaon city. In National Seminar on Emerging Environmental Issues and

Technological Challenges, held at Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar, Sept. 1-

2, pp.23.

Bajaj, M., Bishnoi, N.R., Sanatomba, K. (2003). Use of Spirogyra and Cyanobacteria

mixture for biosorption of zinc. In National Seminar on Emerging Environmental Issues

and Technological Challenges, held at Guru Jambheshwar University, Sep. 1-2, pp.109.

Santosh, Bishnoi, N.R., Hooda, R.S. (2003). Cotton yield modelling using remote

sensing data and meteorological parameters. In the workshop on Remote sensing

and GIS for rural development with special reference to Haryana September, 29-

30 held at HARSAC, CCS HAU, Campus, Hisar.