Prof Geeta Tewari | water chemistry | Women Researcher Award
Professor at Kumaun University, India
Dr. Geeta Tewari is a distinguished professor at Kumaun University, Nainital, with expertise in [specific research area, if known]. A Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) and a Fellow of the Linnean Society (FLS), London, she has made significant contributions to the field of chemistry through her research and academic endeavors.
Profile:
Educational Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (2003): Agricultural Chemicals, G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar
- M.Sc. (1997): Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry), Kumaun University, Nainital (1st Position)
- B.Sc. (1995): Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry, Kumaun University, Nainital
- Certifications: GATE (2002), NET (1999)
Work Experience:
- Professor, Chemistry, Kumaun University (2020–Present)
- Associate Professor, Chemistry, Kumaun University (2017–2020)
- Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Kumaun University (2005–2017)
- Additional roles at various institutions, including G.B.P.U.A.&T. and Govt. Colleges (1998–2005)
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Deputy/Joint/Additional Director, IQAC, Kumaun University (2020–Present)
- Member, Academic Council, Kumaun University (Multiple Terms)
- Team Leader, Student Induction Programme (2021–2023)
- Member, Internal Complaint Committee (2014–Present)
- Numerous roles in admission committees, library management, and student welfare.
Research Interests:
- Soil and Water Analysis
- Natural Products Chemistry
- Aromatic and Medicinal Plants of the Himalayan Region
- Heavy Metal Pollution
Notable Memberships and Awards:
- Member of International Advisory Board, P P Savani University, Surat (2022–Present)
- Subject Expert Judge, 19th Uttarakhand State Science & Technology Congress (2024)
Research Metrics:
- Total Citations: 593 (cited by 520 documents)
- Total Publications: 69
- h-index: 14
Publication Top Notes:
- Effect of drying conditions on the chemical compositions, molecular docking interactions, and antioxidant activity of Hedychium spicatum Buch.-Ham. rhizome essential oil
Gangwar, A., Tewari, G., Pande, C., Joshi, M., Siddiqui, A.
Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 28568. - Optimization of different drying methods and its impact on antioxidant potential of Ocimum basilicum L.
Bhatt, S., Tewari, G., Bisht, M., Kanyal, B., Rani, A.
Discover Applied Sciences, 2024, 6(5), 248. - Efficacy of essential oils from three Mentha species against postharvest groundnut pest, Caryedon serratus (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)
Tewari, H., Kasana, V.K., Jyothi, K.N., Tewari, G.
Journal of Natural Pesticide Research, 2024, 7, 100063. - Chemical profiles and antioxidant activity of Boenninghausenia albiflora (Hook.) Reichb collected from Kumaun and Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India
Karakoti, M., Arya, P., Tewari, G., Tandon, S., Joshi, P.K.
Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants, 2024, 27(5), 1233–1242. - Aroma profile, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of Cinnamomum camphora L. essential oil as affected by various drying techniques
Kanyal, B., Pande, C., Padalia, R.C., Negi, N., Prakash, O.
Journal of Essential Oil Research, 2024, 36(2), 116–128. - Investigation on the phytochemical analysis and biological activity of Daphne papyracea Wall. ex Steud. leaf extracts from Kumaun Himalaya
Upadhyay, G., Koranga, S., Pandey, D., Kumari, A., Pandey, N.C.
Letters in Applied NanoBioScience, 2023, 12(4), 109. - Understanding urban groundwater pollution in the Upper Gangetic Alluvial Plains of northern India with multiple industries and their impact on drinking water quality and associated health risks
Singh, K.K., Tewari, G., Kumar, S., Singh, R.K., Gangwar, A.
Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2023, 21, 100902. - Response of secondary metabolites of Ocimum gratissimum L. under copper stress condition
Bisht, M., Tewari, G., Pande, C., Joshi, A.
Stress-Responsive Factors and Molecular Farming in Medicinal Plants, 2023, pp. 29–41. - Chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic activities, in silico PASS, ADMET study, and molecular docking of essential oils from Cinnamomum glanduliferum at various drying conditions
Kanyal, B., Pande, C., Tewari, G., Aabha, Prakash, O.
Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants, 2023, 26(5), 1278–1298. - Hydrogeochemical characteristics and multivariate statistical approach for monitoring groundwater quality scenario in the vicinity of industrial area of western Himalaya, India
Singh, K.K., Tewari, G., Bisht, M., Gangwar, A., Kanyal, B.
Chemistry and Ecology, 2023, 39(6), 611–639.
Geeta Tewari | water chemistry | Women Researcher Award