Hemlata Jambhulkar | Environmental | Best Paper Award

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Mrs Hemlata Jambhulkar |  Environmental  |  Best Paper Award

Principal Technical Officer at  CSIR-NEERI,Nagpur, India

Mrs. Hemlata Padmakar Jambhulkar is a Principal Technical Officer at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur, with a distinguished career in environmental engineering and over three decades of research experience. She holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Nagpur University and specializes in areas such as phytoremediation, soil remediation, wastewater management, and carbon sequestration. She is a life member of various scientific societies, including the Indian Women Scientist Association. Mrs. Jambhulkar has received several accolades, including the Dubai International Award for her contributions to ecological restoration and the Best Paper Award at the Women in Science meeting in 2007. Her work is instrumental in advancing sustainable environmental practices in India.

 

Publication Profile

Educational Qualifications:

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical, Environmental, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical), Nagpur University, 1989
  • B.Sc. in Microbiology, Botany, and Chemistry, Nagpur University, 1987

Research Experience:

Mrs. Jambhulkar has over three decades of experience in environmental research, particularly focusing on:

  • Phytoremediation of mining wastelands and degraded lands
  • Remediation of metal-contaminated soils
  • Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in plants on fly ash dumps
  • Management of wastewater through eco-friendly constructed wetlands
  • Carbon sequestration through afforestation
  • Wastewater recycling for agricultural and forestry applications

Memberships:

She is a life member of multiple professional bodies, including the Researchers Society of Chemical Sciences, Indian Network for Soil Contamination and Research (INSCR), Indian Water Resources Society, Indian Women Scientist Association, and Vigyan Bharati Vidarbha Pradesh Mandal.

Awards and Honors:

  • Dubai International Award (2007): Recognized for contributing to the project “Ecological restoration of degraded lands through biotechnological approaches.”
  • Best Paper Award (2007): For her work on “Assessment of bioaccumulation potential of heavy metals on fly ash dump” at the All India meeting of ‘Women in Science’ organized by the Indian Women Scientist Association.

Citations :

  • Total Citations: 385 (from 352 documents)
  • Publications: 6 documents
  • h-index: 5

Publication Top Notes

  1. “Eco-restoration approach for mine spoil overburden dump through biotechnological route”
    Authors: Jambhulkar, H.P., Kumar, M.S.
    Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2019, 191(12), 772
    Citations: 22
  2. “Fly ash toxicity, emerging issues and possible implications for its exploitation in agriculture; Indian scenario: A review”
    Authors: Jambhulkar, H.P., Shaikh, S.M.S., Kumar, M.S.
    Journal: Chemosphere, 2018, 213, pp. 333–344
    Citations: 115
  3. “Natural vs. reclaimed forests – a case study of successional change, reclamation technique and phytodiversity”
    Authors: Juwarkar, A.A., Singh, L., Singh, S.K., Thawale, P.R., Kanfade, H.
    Journal: International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 2015, 29(6), pp. 476–498
    Citations: 5
  4. “Assessment of bioaccumulation of heavy metals by different plant species grown on fly ash dump”
    Authors: Jambhulkar, H.P., Juwarkar, A.A.
    Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2009, 72(4), pp. 1122–1128
    Citations: 67
  5. “Phytoremediation of coal mine spoil dump through integrated biotechnological approach”
    Authors: Juwarkar, A.A., Jambhulkar, H.P.
    Journal: Bioresource Technology, 2008, 99(11), pp. 4732–4741
    Citations: 97
  6. “Restoration of fly ash dump through biological interventions”
    Authors: Juwarkar, A.A., Jambhulkar, H.P.
    Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2008, 139(1-3), pp. 355–365
    Citations: 79

 

 

Apourv Pant | Environment Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Apourv Pant | Environment Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Scientist -D at  IIT -Kanpur,  India

Dr. Apourv Pant is a Scientist-C at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in Bengaluru. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s in Environmental Science from Govindh Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. With over seven years of experience, Dr. Pant has led significant research projects on environmental chemicals, air pollution, and their impacts on public health, including studies on cancer incidence and the effectiveness of telemedicine for diabetes management. His work focuses on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and health technology assessments, contributing to policy-making. Dr. Pant has co-authored book chapters and is a member of professional bodies like SETAC and Cochrane Collaboration.

Publication profile:

🎓 Academic and Professional Background:

Dr. Apourv Pant holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Govindh Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. With over seven years of expertise in environmental solutions and public health, he has led various government-backed projects addressing environmental chemicals, air pollution, and their health impacts. As a Scientist-C at ICMR, Bengaluru, he focuses on systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and health technology assessments.

🔬 Research and Innovations:

  • Key Projects:
    • Air Pollution & Cancer Incidence
    • Telemedicine in Diabetes Management
  • Publications: Featured in high-impact journals like Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety.
  • Book Contributions: Co-authored chapters, such as Plant Adaptation to Recalcitrant Chemicals.
  • Collaborations: Partnered with the National Institute of Hydrology and Wildlife Institute of India.

🧪 Areas of Research:

  • Environmental Science
  • Air Pollution
  • Bioremediation
  • Public Health
  • Health Technology Assessments

🏆 Contributions:

Dr. Pant’s research has provided crucial insights into the environmental hazards of chemicals, bioremediation of polluted sites, and the effects of air pollution on public health. His work has influenced policy-making through systematic reviews and health technology assessments, particularly concerning cancer and diabetes care in India.

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Toxicological effect, bioaccumulative potential, and risk assessment of endosulfan
    K. Bhanot, A. Pant
    Hazardous Chemicals, 137-155, 2025
  • Ethical Considerations in the Management of Orthopedic Surgery Waste: Balancing Environmental Protection and Participant Safety
    A. Kar, A. Pant, R. Shah
    Cureus, 16(9), 2024
  • Treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent through combined aerobic and anaerobic suspended fixed‐bed bioreactor
    A. Pant, A.K. Dwivedi, S. Murasingh, D. Singh, M. Mayank, C.S.P. Ojha
    Water Environment Research, 96(9), e11133, 2024
  • The clinical effectiveness of telemedicine for managing type 2 diabetes in India: a meta-analysis of the impact of telemedicine with clinic visits
    A. Nath, S. Mathew, A. Pant, Y. Thadi
    Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 1-10, 2024
  • Assessing the global impact of ambient air pollution on cancer incidence and mortality: A comprehensive meta-analysis
    T. Ramamoorthy, A. Nath, S. Singh, S. Mathew, A. Pant, S. Sheela, G. Kaur, …
    JCO Global Oncology, 10, e2300427, 2024
  • Interaction among heavy metals in landfill leachate and their effect on the phytoremediation process of Indian Marigold
    A. Bhagwat, C.S.P. Ojha, A. Pant, R. Kumar
    Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste, 27(1), 04022039, 2023
  • Numerical groundwater modelling for studying surface water-groundwater interaction and impact of reduced draft on groundwater resources in central Ganga basin
    S. Kumar, A.K. Dwivedi, C.S.P. Ojha, V. Kumar, A. Pant, P.K. Mishra, N. Patidar, …
    Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 19(11), 11114-11136, 2022
  • Application of Biochar on methane production through organic solid waste and ammonia inhibition
    A. Pant, J.P.N. Rai
    Environmental Challenges, 5, 100262, 2021
  • Assessing efficiency and economic viability in treating leachates emanating from the municipal landfill site at Gazipur, India
    A. Bhagwat, R. Kumar, C.S.P. Ojha, M.K. Sharma, A. Pant, B. Sharma, J.V. Tyagi
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-13, 2021
  • Impact of chlorpyrifos, TCP and N-substituted aromatic compounds on methane production from organic solid waste (OSW) using co-culture of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and …
    A. Pant, J.P.N. Rai
    Biofuels, 4, 2020
  • Biosurfactants Enhanced Methane Production from Organic Solid Waste using Co-culture of Methanosarcina mazei and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    A. Pant, J.P.N. Rai
    Journal of Biofuels, 11(1), 9-21, 2020
  • Spatiotemporal Trends of Microplastics Loading in the Sediments of River Ganga: First Observation on Occurrence, Identification and Quantification
    A. Baroth, A. Pant, R. Sah, S.A. Hussain, P. Chaudhary
    *SETAC Europe 29th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology And …, 2019
  • Bioremediation of chlorpyrifos contaminated soil by two phase bioslurry reactor: Processes evaluation and optimization by Taguchi’s design of experimental (DOE) methodology
    A. Pant, J.P.N. Rai
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 150, 305-311, 2018
  • Chlorpyrifos biodegradation and its process optimization employing Biphasic Bioslurry Bioreactor System (BBBS)
    A. Pant
    GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263145 (Uttarakhand), 2018
  • Plant adaptation strategies in changing environment
    V. Shukla, S. Kumar, N. Kumar
    Springer Singapore, 31, 2017
  • Nanotechnology Based Medication Conveyance at Cellular Level – A Review
    S. Kumar, A. Pant, P. Barteja
    Journal of Pure Applied and Industrial Physics, 7(6), 257-263, 2017
  • Plant adaptation to recalcitrant chemicals
    H. Khatoon, A. Pant, J.P.N. Rai
    Plant adaptation strategies in changing environment, 269-290, 2017
  • Effect of Liquid Polymer Stabilizer on geotechnical properties of fine-grained soil
    P.K. Kolay, A. Pant, V.K. Puri, S. Kumar
    Indian Geotechnical Conference IGC2016, 15-17, 2016
  • Water and climate change adaptation: Focus on the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system
    H.R. Hosterman, P.G. McCornick, E.J. Kistin, A. Pant, B.R. Sharma, L. Bharati
    International Water Management Institute, 2009
  • Mechanical properties of MoSi {sub 2}/SiC/20w net shape composites
    W. Chen, R. Sood, A. Pant
    American Ceramic Society, Westerville, OH (United States), 1996