Indra Jeet Chaudhary | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Indra Jeet Chaudhary | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Savitribai Phule Pune University, India

Dr. Indra Jeet Chaudhary is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Science at Savitribai Phule Pune University. He completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Central University of Gujarat in 2022. His research focuses on environmental pollution assessment, plant stress physiology, and wastewater treatment. Dr. Chaudhary has contributed to various environmental projects and has guided postgraduate students on topics related to pollution and plant stress. He is actively involved in academic leadership and has earned several honors, including the Young Scientist Award in 2022. Dr. Chaudhary is passionate about fostering sustainable environmental practices and advancing research in his field.

Profile:

Research Interests:

  • Environmental Pollution Assessment

  • Plant Stress Physiology

  • Waste Water Treatment

  • Impact of Ozone Pollution on Crop Plants

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Central University of Gujarat (2022)

  • M.Phil. in Environmental Science, Central University of Gujarat (2016)

  • M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (2012)

  • B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, University of Lucknow (2009)

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University (Nov 2022 – Present)

  • Project Fellow, Central University of Gujarat (2016-2019)

Fellowships and Honors:

  • UGC-Net Qualified (Environmental Sciences), 2019

  • Young Scientist Award, VDGOOD® Professional Association (2022)

  • Best Poster Presentation Award, 9th ICER, Amity University (2018)

Technical Skills & Equipment Expertise:

  • FTIR, SEM, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, ICP-OES, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Respirable Dust Sampler

  • Guided MSc students on environmental pollution assessment and plant stress physiology projects

Extracurricular Activities:

  • Green Audit Rally for Community Sensitization (2019)

  • Winner of 7th Annual Sports Meet (Cricket) at Central University of Gujarat

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 722

  • Citations Since 2020: 704

h-index:

  • Overall: 14

  • Since 2020: 14

i10-index:

  • Overall: 18

  • Since 2020: 18

Publication Top Notes:

  • Dust pollution: Its removal and effect on foliage physiology of urban trees
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Sustainable Cities and Society, 51, 101696 (2019)

  • Suspended particulate matter deposition and its impact on urban trees
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Atmospheric Pollution Research, 9(6), 1072-1082 (2018)

  • Crop Residue Burning and Its Effects on the Environment and Microbial Communities
    IJ Chaudhary, S Soni
    Microbes in Agriculture and Environmental Development, 1, 20 (2020)

  • Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and its Impact on Growth, Biomass and Yield of Agricultural Crops under Environmental Stress: A Review
    VS Indra Jeet Chaudhary
    Research Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 10(1), 1-8 (2020)

  • Ozone risk assessment of castor (Ricinus communis L.) cultivars using open top chamber and ethylenediurea (EDU)
    D Rathore, IJ Chaudhary
    Environmental Pollution, 244, 257-269 (2019)

  • Relative effectiveness of ethylenediurea, phenyl urea, ascorbic acid and urea in preventing groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L) crop from ground level ozone
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Environmental Technology & Innovation, 19, 100963 (2020)

  • Assessment of ozone toxicity on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivars: Its defensive system and intraspecific sensitivity
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 166, 912-927 (2021)

  • Utilization of Low-cost Agricultural Waste for Removal of Toxic Metals from Environment: A Review
    S Singh, IJ Chaudhary, P Kumar
    Int. J. Sci. Res. in Biological Sciences, 6(4), 56-61 (2019)

  • Assessment of dose–response relationship between ozone dose and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L) cultivars using Open Top Chamber (OTC) and Ethylenediurea (EDU)
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Environmental Technology & Innovation, 22, 101494 (2021)

  • Nutrient Management Technologies and the Role of Organic Matrix-Based Slow-Release Biofertilizers for Agricultural Sustainability: A Review
    IJ Chaudhary, A Neeraj, MA Siddiqui, V Singh
    Agricultural Reviews, 41(1), 1-13 (2020)

  • Effects of tropospheric ozone on groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) cultivars: Role of plant age and antioxidative potential
    D Rathore, IJ Chaudhary
    Atmospheric Pollution Research, 12(3), 381-395 (2021)

  • Dust pollution: its removal and effect on foliage physiology of urban trees
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Sustain Cities Soc, 51, 101696 (2019)

  • Effects of ambient and elevated ozone on morphophysiology of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) and its correlation with yield traits
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Environmental Technology & Innovation, 25, 102146 (2022)

  • Impact Assessment of Different Organic Manures on Growth, Morphology and Yield of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Cultivar
    KN Shah, IJ Chaudhary, DK Rana, V Singh
    Asian Journal of Agricultural Research, 13(1), 20-27 (2019)

  • Indian traditional trees and their scientific relevance
    AK Tiwari, IJ Chaudhary, AK Pandey
    Journal of Medicinal Plants, 7(3), 29-32 (2019)

  • Effectiveness of nanoparticles in improving soil fertility and eco-friendly crop resistance: A comprehensive review
    SS Kale, R Chauhan, B Nigam, S Gosavi, IJ Chaudhary
    Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 56, 103066 (2024)

  • PHYTOMONITORING OF DUST LOAD AND ITS EFFECT ON FOLIAR MICRO MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF URBAN TREES
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Journal of Plant Science, 2(3), 170-179 (2018)

  • Micro-morphological and anatomical response of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) cultivars to ground-level ozone
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 9(4), 137-150 (2021)

  • Effect of elevated ozone on soybean (Glycine max L.) cultivar: Role of orange juice and synthetic ascorbic acid
    IJ Chaudhary, B Nigam, D Rathore
    Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 22, 1225-1238 (2023)

  • Growth, yield and quality of knol-khol (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) as affected by fertilizer management
    KN Shah, IJ Chaudhary, DK Rana, V Singh
    Fundamental and Applied Agriculture, 4(3), 959–969 (2019)

 

Sajjad Hussain | Environmental science | Best Researcher Award

Mr Sajjad Hussain |  Environmental science |   Best Researcher Award

PhD student at COMSATS University Islamabad,  Pakistan

Sajjad Hussain is a dedicated PhD student at COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, pursuing a doctoral degree in Environmental Sciences. His academic journey includes an MS in Environmental Science from the same institution, and an MEd in Science Education from Alama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. He also holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from Government College University Faisalabad and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics with Double Math from Government Post Graduate College Burewala.

Profile:

Academic Qualifications:

  • PhD in Environmental Sciences (2023-2026) – COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus
  • MS in Environmental Science (2017-2019) – COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus
  • MEd in Science Education (2019-2020) – Alama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
  • M.Sc. in Mathematics (2014-2016) – Government College University Faisalabad
  • B.Sc. in Physics and Double Math. (2012-2014) – Government Post Graduate College Burewala

Research Contributions:

  • Research Focus: Mr. Hussain’s research involves land use/land cover classification using satellite NDVI tools, which is crucial for understanding sustainable water management and climate change impacts.
  • Publication: He has a publication related to his graduate research, showcasing his commitment and contribution to the field.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS)
  • Skilled in Endnote, Sigma Plot, Microsoft Office Suite

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 1,833
  • Citations Since 2019: 1,817
  • h-index: 24
  • h-index Since 2019: 24
  • i10-index: 35

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Using GIS Tools to Detect the Land Use/Land Cover Changes During Forty Years in Lodhran District of Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, A Ahmad, W Akram, HM Hammad, M Ali, …
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 39676-39692 (2020)
    Citations: 238
  • “Fate of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants in Paddy Soils”
    R Akram, V Turan, HM Hammad, S Ahmad, S Hussain, A Hasnain, …
    Environmental Pollution of Paddy Soils, 197-214 (2018)
    Citations: 187
  • “Land Use/Land Cover Changes and Their Impact on Land Surface Temperature Using Remote Sensing Technique in District Khanewal, Punjab Pakistan”
    S Hussain, S Karuppannan
    Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, 7 (1), 46-58 (2023)
    Citations: 110
  • “Study of Land Cover/Land Use Changes Using RS and GIS: A Case Study of Multan District, Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, W Akram, A Ahmad, M Habib-ur-Rahman, …
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 192, 1-15 (2020)
    Citations: 92
  • “Improving Water Use Efficiency in Agronomic Crop Production”
    SA Zahoor, S Ahmad, A Ahmad, A Wajid, T Khaliq, M Mubeen, S Hussain, …
    Agronomic Crops: Volume 2: Management Practices, 13-29 (2019)
    Citations: 90
  • “Spatiotemporal Variation in Land Use Land Cover in Response to Local Climate Change Using Multispectral Remote Sensing Data”
    S Hussain, L Lu, M Mubeen, W Nasim, S Karuppannan, S Fahad, A Tariq, …
    Land, 11 (5), 595 (2022)
    Citations: 88
  • “Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Change Analysis Using TM, ETM+ and OLI Landsat Images in District of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, S Karuppannan
    Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts a/b/c, 126, 103117 (2022)
    Citations: 85
  • “Monitoring of Land Use–Land Cover Change and Potential Causal Factors of Climate Change in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan, Through GIS and Multi-temporal Satellite Data”
    M Majeed, A Tariq, MM Anwar, AM Khan, F Arshad, F Mumtaz, M Farhan, …
    Land, 10 (10), 1026 (2021)
    Citations: 80
  • “Monitoring the Dynamic Changes in Vegetation Cover Using Spatio-temporal Remote Sensing Data from 1984 to 2020”
    S Hussain, S Qin, W Nasim, MA Bukhari, M Mubeen, S Fahad, A Raza, …
    Atmosphere, 13 (10), 1609 (2022)
    Citations: 53
  • “Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria and Drought on Spring Maize (Zea mays L.)”
    M Mubeen, A Bano, B Ali, ZU Islam, A Ahmad, S Hussain, S Fahad, …
    Pakistan Journal of Botany, 53 (2), 731-739 (2021)
    Citations: 52
  • “Assessment of Land Use/Land Cover Changes and Its Effect on Land Surface Temperature Using Remote Sensing Techniques in Southern Punjab, Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, A Ahmad, H Majeed, SA Qaisrani, HM Hammad, …
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30 (44), 99202-99218 (2023)
    Citations: 48
  • “Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies”
    S Hussain, A Amin, M Mubeen, T Khaliq, M Shahid, HM Hammad, …
    Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture: Theory, Practice and Future … (2022)
    Citations: 46
  • “Irrigation Scheduling for Cotton Cultivation”
    S Hussain, A Ahmad, A Wajid, T Khaliq, N Hussain, M Mubeen, HU Farid, …
    Cotton Production and Uses: Agronomy, Crop Protection, and Postharvest … (2020)
    Citations: 43
  • “Satellite-based Evaluation of Temporal Change in Cultivated Land in Southern Punjab (Multan Region) Through Dynamics of Vegetation and Land Surface Temperature”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, A Ahmad, N Masood, HM Hammad, M Amjad, …
    Open Geosciences, 13 (1), 1561-1577 (2021)
    Citations: 42
  • “An Introduction to Climate Change Phenomenon”
    S Naz, Z Fatima, P Iqbal, A Khan, I Zakir, H Ullah, G Abbas, M Ahmed, …
    Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture: Theory, Practice and Future … (2022)
    Citations: 41
  • “Land Use/Land Cover Change Detection and NDVI Estimation in Pakistan’s Southern Punjab Province”
    Y Hu, A Raza, NR Syed, S Acharki, RL Ray, S Hussain, H Dehghanisanij, …
    Sustainability, 15 (4), 3572 (2023)
    Citations: 40
  • “Consequences and Mitigation Strategies of Heat Stress for Sustainability of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) Production Under the Changing Climate”
    AE Sabagh, A Hossain, MS Islam, MA Iqbal, S Fahad, D Ratnasekera, …
    Plant Stress Physiology (2020)
    Citations: 39