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Prof. Pradeep Verma

Professor
Department of Microbiology

MSc Microbiology (MDSU, Ajmer) PhD, Microbiology (SPU, Gujarat), FJSPS, Japan, FDFG, Germany, UNESCO, Prague, FIAWS, FNABS, FAFB, FBRSI, FAMI, FMSI, India

pradeepverma@curaj.ac.in

  • Bioprocess and Bioenergy Laboratory : Team leader                                             

    The laboratory focuses on developing scientific process and technologies to produce various economically important products such as enzymes, metabolites and biofuels.                             

    The Laboratory works on below mentioned areas:

  • Study of microbial diversity of various ecological niches.
  • Bioprocess development for production of biotechnologically important products.
  • Development of efficient biomass modification and biomass pretreatment system
  • Algal biofuel and microbe assisted bioremediation  
  • Algal Metabolites production and process optimization
  • Pilot scale algal cultivation system                       

Research Classification: Microbial Diversity, Enzymology, Fermentation technology, Algal biorefinery, Bioremediation, Bioenergy (Lignocellulosic and Algal Biomass based), Algal metabolites, Integrated Biorefinery, Bioelectricity 

Academic and Research Experiences

2021- 2024    Dean, School of Sports Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, India

                              Former HOD, Department of Bio-sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, India

2014- Till Date        Professor, Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, India

                                 Former Head: Department of Microbiology (April 2016-March 2019)

                                 Former Dean, School of Life-Sciences (June 2016-September 2019)

2013- 2014                Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

2011- 2013                Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology,   Guru Ghasidas Central University Bilaspur Chhattisgarh, India

2009- 2011               Reader & Head, Department of Microbiology, Assam Central University, Silchar, Assam, India

 2007-2009               JSPS Invitation Fellow, RISH, Kyoto University, Japan

  2007-2008               Research Scientist, Management cadre, Reliance Life Science, Mumbai

  2004-2007               Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Goettingen, Germany,

  2004-2005               Visiting Scientist, UFZ centre for environmental Research, Halle/Saale Germany

   2003-2004              Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratory of Gene Expression, Charles University, Prague, Czech

   2002-2003               UNESCO Fellow, Academy of Science of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic

 

Awards and Fellows

  • IAWS Fellow- The International Academy of Wood Science (2024-25)
  • NABS Fellow-Basic Sciences, National Academy of Biological Sciences, India (2024)
  • International Travel support-DBT-CTEP, Govt. of India, to attend IBA- 2024 conference, Hong Kong.
  • AFB Fellow-Association of Fungal Biologists, India (2024)
  • Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)-BRIDGE Fellow, Japan (2022)
  • The Distinction Fellow of the Academy of Microbiological Sciences  (AMSc), AMI Fellow, Association of Microbiologists of India, India (2022)
  • Young Scientist Award, 3rd International Conference on Bioprocess for Sustainable Environment and Energy (2022)
  • Prof. P.C. Jain Memorial Award, Mycological Society of India (2022)
  • BRSI Fellow, Biotech Research Society of India (2021)
  • Prof. P.C. Jain Memorial Award, Mycological Society of India (2021)
  • MSI Fellow, Mycological Society of India (2020)
  • Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellow, Japan (2009)
  • Ron Cockcroft Award by Swedish Society, Sweden (2005)
  • Visiting Scientist, UFZ centre for Environmental Research, Halle/Saale Germany, German Science Foundation (DFG), Germany (2005)
  • UNESCO Fellow, ASCR, Prague, Czech Republic (2002)

Patents 

  1. Goswami, R.K., Shekhawat, S.S., Rawat, I., Verma, P. and Bux, F., 2026. Bioplastics Derived from Microalgae: A New Perspective on Biorefinery Development, Challenges, Opportunities, and Sustainability Assessment for a Circular Bioeconomy Approach. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 14, 123575. IF: 7.5

  2.  

    Microwave irradiation device, linked microwave irradiation device, and method of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant material (European patent, 2018/07/18, EP2323461B1)

  3. Procedimiento de alto rendimiento para la producción de biobutanol 23-11-2017 (Spain 2017 ES2643605T3)

  4. Process of production of high yield of biobutanol (European patent specification 23/08/2017, Application no. 08869279.3, EP2238257 B1)

  5. Microwave irradiation device and method of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant materials (South Korean Patent, 14/03/2016, KR101603362B1)

  6. Microwave irradiation device, linked microwave, irradiation device, and method of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant material (Republic of Korea, 14/03/2016, KR1020110073432)

  7. Method Of Producing Sugar Ingredient from Plant Material (Japan Patent, 12/06/2015, JP2014024024850).

  8. Microwave irradiation device, linked microwave, irradiation device, and method of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant material (South Korea Patent, 14/03/2016, KR1020117004571A).

  9. Microwave Radiating device, connecting type microwave radiating device, and methods of producing sugar ingredient from plant materials (US patent, 2011 US 2011/0263843 A1).

  10. Process for production of quantitation of high yield of biobutanol (US patent,2010 US 2010/0279270 A1)

    Microwave irradiation device and method of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant materials (World Patent Organization WO patent, 2010 WO/2010/013696)

  11. Microwave irradiation device and method of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant materials (Japanese Patent, 2009 PCT/ JP2009/063398)

  12. Process for production of high yield of biobutanol (World Patent Organisation WO Patent, 2009 WO/2009/087680 A2)

  13. Process for production and quantitation of high yield of biobutanol, (Indian Patent, IP 2008, PCT/IN2008/000864; WO 2009/087680 A3)

  14. Microwave irradiation device, Linked microwave irradiation device, and methods of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant materials (European Patent, EU patent 2011 EP 2 323 461 A1)

  15. Process for production of high yield of biobutanol, European Patent (EU patent 2012 EP2238257B1)

  16. Process for production and quantitation of high yield of biobutanol (Chinese Patent CN 101932716)

  17. Microwave Radiating device, connecting type microwave radiating device, and methods of producing sugar ingredient from plant materials (Canada Patent, 2010, CA2739056 A1)

  18. Process for production and quantitation of high yield of biobutanol (Canada Patent, 2010, CA 2710671 A1)

  19. Method for producing sugar components from plant material (Japan Patent, 2015, JP5757012B2)

  20. Microwave irradiation apparatus and connected microwave irradiation apparatus (Japan Patent, 2014, JP5433870B2)

Professional Research experiences and Tasks completed:

  • Developed a process for cost-effective second-generation biofuels production RISH Japan, (Japanese patent, March 2009, WO/2010/013696 PCT/ JP2009/063398)
  • US Patent 2011 US patent, 2011 US 2011/0263843 A1 Commercialized)
  • Successfully developed an efficient process for biobutanol production at Reliance Life Science, Mumbai, (Filed Patent, December, 2007, Process for production of high yield of biobutanol, WO/2009/087680 PCT/IN2008/000864
  • In vitro and in vivo studies Effect on enzymatic machinery of fungal spp, Five international publications. Product available in market from BASF (German Chemical Company) at University of Goettingen, Germany,
  • Single Strand Conformation Polymorphism (SSCP), Identifying bacterial communities work at UFZ centre for environmental Research, Halle/Saale Germany,
  • Development of several bio-mimic systems, Academy of Science of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic, Five International papers
S. No. Authors Title of Article Journal/Conference Details Journal/Conference Publication Year
1 RK Goswami, SS Shekhawat, I Rawat, P Verma, F Bux BIOPLASTICS DERIVEDFROM MICROALGAE: ANEW PERSPECTIVE ONBIOREFINERYDEVELOPMENT,CHALLENGES,OPPORTUNITIES, ANDSUSTAINABILITYASSESSMENT FOR ACIRCULARBIOECONOMYAPPROACH Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Elsevier, IF: 7.5 Journal 2026
2 Udaypal, U., Goswami, R.K. and Verma, P.* Abiotic stress-driven multivariate statistical optimization for enhanced α-tocopherol and lutein production in Tetraselmis indica BDUG001 Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, p.104074. IF: 4.4 Journal 2026
3 Nair, L. G., & Verma, P. Harnessing carbon potential of lignocellulosic biomass: advances in pretreatments, applications, and the transformative role of machine learning in biorefineries Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 12(1), 1-40. I.F 5.1. Journal 2025

List of Publication (2021-2026)

  1. Goswami, R.K., Shekhawat, S.S., Rawat, I., Verma, P. and Bux, F., 2026. Bioplastics Derived from Microalgae: A New Perspective on Biorefinery Development, Challenges, Opportunities, and Sustainability Assessment for a Circular Bioeconomy Approach. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 14, 123575. IF: 7.5

  2. Mudaliar, S., Nair, L. G., Kumar, V., Chaturvedi, V., & Verma, P*. (2026). Green bioprocessing of L-Asparaginase: optimization, purification, and characterization using novel Fusarium solani PVS1 for sustainability. Archives of Microbiology, 208(2), 124. I.F. 3.0.

  3. Udaypal, U., Goswami, R.K. and Verma, P.*, 2026. Abiotic stress-driven multivariate statistical optimization for enhanced α-tocopherol and lutein production in Tetraselmis indica BDUG001. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, p.104074. IF: 4.4

  4. Dhanokar, A., Kumar, A., Yadav, P., Duggirala, S.K., Kumar, V., Verma, P*. and Singh, A.P., 2026. Antibiotic-Resistant Endophytic Bacteria in Food Plants: Phenotypic Profiles and Implications. Total Environment Microbiology, p.100088.

  5. Mudaliar, S., Nair, L. G., Chaturvedi, V., Verma, P.*, (2026), Harnessing Multivariate Statistical Models for Enhanced L-Asparaginase Production from Fusarium solani ITCC 9504 and its Biotechnological Applications, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 103921, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2026.103921, I.F. 4.4.

  6. Chaudhary, A., Maithani, D., Singh, R., Singh, S., Yadav, S., Kumar, D., Verma, P.*, Kumar, V., Fagodiya, R.K., Kumar, A. and Malyan, S.K., 2026. Chlorpyrifos pollutants in the environment and their removal by environmental-based remediation approaches. Journal of Environmental Risk, Impact, and Claims, 38(1), pp.41-81.

  7. Mudaliar, S., Chaturvedi, V. and Verma, P., 2026. Harnessing rice straw potential for sustainable l-asnase production from Fusarium solani ITCC 9504 using Response Surface Methodology: A Circular Bioeconomy Approach. Next Research, p.101916.

  8. Aachhera, S., Tiwari, S., Verma, P.* Gahan, C. S., (2026), Innovative Approach in Fed‑Batch Bioleaching of Zinc Sulfide Concentrate Using Iron‑Oxidizing Microorganisms Under Controlled Redox Potential, Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40831-025-01392-w  I.F. 3.2.

  9. Deepshika, Verma, P., & Agrawal, K. (2025). FungInulinase: An insight into the unexplored dimension of multiproduct biorefineries. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 103886. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2025.103886 I.F 4.4.

  10. Kumar, V., Verma, P.* Advances in microbial biotechnology for sustainable wastewater reclamation: recent trends and future prospects. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 41, 478 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-025-04674-3 I.F 4.2.

  11. Nair, L. G., & Verma, P.* (2025). Harnessing carbon potential of lignocellulosic biomass: advances in pretreatments, applications, and the transformative role of machine learning in biorefineries. Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 12(1), 1-40. I.F 5.1.

  12. Kumar, V., Sandil, S., Verma, P., & Ameen, F. (2025). Decoding microbial ecology and functions: metagenomic profiling of activated sludge contaminated with chlorolignin compounds in a pulp-paper mill treatment system. Archives of Microbiology, 207(10), 247. I.F 2.4.

  13. Nair, L. G., & Verma, P.* (2025). Optimization of Rice Straw Pretreatment Using Microwave-Assisted Tetrahydrofuran-Water Systems Through Response Surface Methodology for Improved Sugar Recovery. Process Biochemistry. I.F 4.4.

  14. Kumar, V., & Verma, P.* (2025). Harnessing Phytoremediation for Sustainable Management of Chlorolignin‐Contaminated Environment: Bridging the Gap between Environmental Technology and Eco‐Restoration. Environmental Quality Management, 35(1), e70138. I.F 1.3.

  15. Kumar, V., Ghosal, I., Kumar, M., Alferov, S., & Verma, P.* (2025). Treatment of sewage wastewater by Canna indica-based constructed wetland integrated with microbial fuel cell: detoxification, bioelectricity production, and microbial community analysis. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 77, 108408. I.F 6.6.

  16. Majeed, L. R., Majeed, L. F., Sharma, D., Verma, P., & Kumar, V. (2025). Microplastics in Indian freshwater systems: Multidisciplinary analysis of sources, consequences, and mitigation strategies. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 103942. I.F 4.6

  17. Udaypal, Goswami, R. K., & Verma, P.* (2025). Production of lutein from various microalgae species using different cultivation methods: Structural characterization and assessment of functional integrity. Journal of Applied Phycology, 1-16. I.F 3.0

  18. Aachhera, S., Tiwari, S., Verma, P., & Gahan, C. S. (2025). Two-Step Leaching of Metal Values From Discarded Mobile Printed Circuit Board Using Biogenic Ferric Ion With Copper Leaching Kinetics. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, e12378.  IF 0.9

  19. Oskin P., Kovaleva A., Mashkovich A., Fedina V., Dmitrieva E., Verma P., Sergey Alferov (2025) A novel approach to single-step graphene oxide functionalization for application in selective amperometric chemosensors, Microchemical Journal, 215, 114546 IF 5.2

  20. Kaur, M., Kaur, J., Sood, A., Katnoria, J.K., Nagpal, A.K., Bhatia, A., Verma, P., Kumar, V., Singh, I. and Bhatti, S.S. (2025) Potentially toxic metal contamination in semi-arid agricultural soils: sources, risk analysis, and spatial distribution. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 197(7), p.783. IF: 3.0

  21. Udaypal, Goswami, R. K., & Verma, P.* (2025). Production of α-tocopherol biomolecules using various cultivation strategies of diverse microalgal species: Purification, characterization and assessment of antioxidant properties. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 103635. IF: 4.4

  22. Nair, L. G., & Verma, P.* (2025). Sequential microwave and conventional isothermal dilute acid-organosolv pretreatment of rice straw fractionation for high sugar yield and platform chemicals: A concept for sustainable development. Biomass and Bioenergy, 200, 108058. IF: 7.0

  23. Kumar, V., & Verma, P.* (2025). Unveiling the hidden threat of microplastic in paper cups and tea bags: a critical review of their exacerbation and alarming concern in India. Discover Applied Sciences, 7(6), 1-32. IF: 2.8

  24. Singh, D., Chaturvedi, V., & Verma, P.* (2025). The Amazing World of Biological Pigments: A Review on Microbial Melanins. Dyes and Pigments, 112711. IF: 3.9

  25. Udaypal, Goswami, R. K., & Verma, P.* (2025). Transforming Dairy Effluent into Valuable Resources: Harnessing Microalgae for Sustainable Production of Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals. Process Biochemistry, 150, pp.342-356. IF: 4.4

  26. Kumar, V., Verma, P.*, de Freitas, F. A., Srivastava, P. K., Vashishth, A., & Américo‑Pinheiro, J. H. P. (2025). A critical review on biofuels generation from pulp-paper mill sludge with emphasis on pretreatment methods: renewable energy for environmental sustainability. BMC Environmental Science, 2(1), 2.

  27. Nair, L. G., & Verma, P.* (2025). Pretreatment of rice straw using a microwave-assisted tetrahydrofuran-water system for enhanced sugar yield and generation of platform chemicals. Bioresource Technology Reports, 102026. IF: 5.0

  28. Kumar, B., & Verma, P.* (2025). Integration of Microwave Assisted Pretreatment for Ameliorating Anaerobic Digestion for Clean Energy. The Microbe, 100235.

  29. Mudaliar, S., Kumar, V., & Verma, P.* (2025). Bioprospecting of microbial L-asparaginase: Sustainable production from waste and its application for acrylamide reduction in food industry. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. (I.F 7.9).

  30. Goswami, R. K., Mehariya, S.,  Verma, P.* (2024). Synergistic microalgal co-cultivation for treatment of municipal wastewater using a two-stage cultivation system and biomass valorization. Algal Research, 84, 103800. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2024.103800. (IF: 5.0).

  31. Sharma, S., Verma, P.*,  Agrawal, K. (2024). Harnessing the potential of fungal xylanases: An insight into its application and technological advancements. Industrial Crops and Products, 222, 119967. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119967. (IF: 6.4).

  32. Nair, L. G., Verma, P.* (2024). Lignocellulosic biomass conversion into platform chemicals and biofuels using tetrahydrofuran-assisted pretreatment: A future for sustainable and bio-circular economy. Biomass and Bioenergy, 191, 107454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107454. (IF: 7.0).

  33. Goswami, R. K., Mehariya, S., Verma, P.* (2024). Municipal wastewater treatment using an innovative two-stage sequential microalgal co-cultivation system with different hydraulic retention time: A sustainable approach to circular economy. Process Biochemistry, 147, 448-464. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2024.10.011. (IF: 4.4).

  34. Udaypal, Goswami, R. K., Mehariya, S., Verma, P.* (2024). Microalgae-derived tocopherols: Biotechnological advances in production and its therapeutic potentials. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 42, 101791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2024.101791. (IF: 6.7)

  35. Agrawal, K., Sharma, S., Kumar, B., Verma, P.*, (2024) Hydrogen an environmental revolution toward clean energy transition: a green concept for current and future perspectives. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 0, 1-42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-024-03015-6 (IF: 3.9)

  36. Udaypal, Goswami, R.K., Verma, P*., (2024). Strategies for improvement of bioactive compounds production using microalgal consortia: An emerging concept for current and future perspective. Algal Research, 103664, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2024.103664 (IF: 5.0)

  37. Goswami, R. K., Mehariya, S., Verma, P*. (2024). Sequential two-stage cultivation system using novel microalga consortia for treatment of municipal wastewater and simultaneous biomass production: Sustainable environmental management. Journal of Environmental Management, 366, 121711. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121711 (IF: 9.2).

  38. Kumar, V., Verma, P.* (2024). Microbial valorization of kraft black liquor for production of platform chemicals, biofuels, and value-added products: A critical review. Journal of Environmental Management, 366, 121631. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121631. (IF: 9.2).

  39. Goswami, R. K., Agrawal, K., Alferov, S. V., Verma, P.* (2024). Bio fabrication of microalgae mediated nanoparticles: An insight into its mechanism, characterization and applications. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 60, 103330. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103330. (IF: 4.6).

  40. Kumar, V., Malyan, S.K., Apollon, W., Verma, P*., Valorization of Pulp and Paper Industry Waste Streams into Bioenergy and Value-added Products: An Integrated Biorefinery Approach, Renewable Energy, 120566 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120566 (IF: 9.1)

  41. Goswami, R., K., Mehariya, S., Verma, P*., (2024). Sub-pilot scale sequential microalgal consortium-based cultivation for treatment of municipal wastewater and biomass production, Environmental Pollution, 1, p. 1-17 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123796 (IF: 7.2)

  42. Kumar, V., Ameen, F., Verma, P*., (2024). Unraveling the shift in bacterial communities profile grown in sediments co-contaminated with chlorolignin waste of pulp-paper mill by metagenomics approach, Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, p. 1350164 https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1350164 (IF: 4.5)

  43. Udaypal, Goswami, R.K., Verma, P*., (2024). Advances in microalgae-based carbon sequestration: Current status and future perspectives, Environmental Research, 249, p. 118397 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.118397 (IF: 7.7).

  44. Kumar, V.; Verma, P*., (2024). Pulp-paper industry sludge waste biorefinery for sustainable energy and value-added products development: A systematic valorization towards waste management, Journal of Environmental Management, 352, p.120052. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120052 (IF:8.2)

  45. Mehariya, S.; Das, P.; Thaher, M., Ibrahim; A., M., Khan, S.; Sayadi, S.; Hawari, Alaa H; Verma, P., Bhatia, S., K.; Karthikeyan, O., P.; Zuorro, A., Al-J. Hareb (2024).  Microalgae: A potential bioagent for treatment of emerging contaminants from domestic wastewater, Chemosphere, 351, p. 141245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141245 (IF:8.1)

  46. Ghosh, P., Deepshikha, K., Kumar, R., R., Chaturvedi, V., Verma, P*., (2024) Recent advances of nanotechnology in ameliorating bioenergy production: A comprehensive review, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 37, p. 101392. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2023.101392 (IF:6.7)

  47. Goswami, R., K., Mehariya, S., Karthikeyan, O., Verma, P*., (2024). Fungi-assisted bio-flocculation of Picochlorum sp.: A novel bio-assisted treatment system for municipal wastewater, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 57, p. 104666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104666 (IF:6.6).

  48. Abdullatypov, A., Oskin, P., Fedina, V., Trubitsina, L., Yakimovich, S., Shuvalova, E., Verma, P. Dyachkova, T., Ponamoreva, O., Alferov S., (2023). Functionalization of MWCNTs for Bioelectrocatalysis by Bacterial Two-Domain Laccase from Catenuloplanes japonicus. MDPI, 13(23), p. 3019 Nanomaterials https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13233019 (IF: 4.3)

  49. Goswami, R., Mehariya, S., Karthikeyan, O.P. and Verma, P.* (2023). Valorization of organic carbons and organo-solvents by mixotrophic cultivation of methylotrophic Tetraselmis indica for enhanced biomolecules production, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Elsevier, 36, p. 101281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2023.101281 (IF: 6.7)

  50. Agrawal, K., Nair, L.G., and Verma, P*., (2023). Designing microbial cellulases using genetic engineering approach: A promising strategy towards zero-waste cellulosic biorefinery. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Elsevier, 52, p. 102830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102830 (IF: 4.6)

  51. Kumar, V., Verma, P.*, (2023). A critical review on environmental risk and toxic hazards of refractory pollutants discharged in chlorolignin waste of pulp and paper mills and their remediation approaches for environmental safety, Environmental Research, 236, p. 116728, Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.116728 (IF: 8.2)

  52. Nair, L.G., Agrawal, K. and Verma, P*., (2023), Organosolv pretreatment: an in-depth purview of mechanics of the system. Bioresources and Bioprocessing, Springer, 10 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-023-00673-0 (IF: 5.1)

  53. Kumar, V., Bhat, S., A., Kumar., Sunil; Verma, P., (2023), Badruddin, I., A., Heloisa, Pina J., Pinheiro Americo-, Sathyamurthy, R., A.E. Atabani, Tea byproducts biorefinery for bioenergy recovery and value-added products development: A step towards environmental sustainability. Fuel, 350, p.128811, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128811 (IF: 7.8)

  54. Agrawal, K., Ruhil, T., Gupta, V.K. and Verma, P.*, (2023), Microbial assisted multifaceted amelioration processes of heavy-metal remediation: a clean perspective toward sustainable and greener future. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, p.1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/07388551.2023.2170862 (IF: 7.7)

  55. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Mehariya, S., Rajagopal, R., Karthikeyan, O.P. and Verma, P.*,2023 Development of economical and sustainable cultivation system for biomass production and simultaneous treatment of municipal wastewater using Tetraselmis indica BDUG001. Environmental Technology, p.1-45. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2023.2166429 (IF: 2.0).

  56. Verma, P.*, Kumar, B., Bhardwaj N., Alam A., (2022), Bioprospecting of fungi from ecological niches of Assam for industrial biomolecules. KAVAKA, 58, 29-36. https://doi.org/10.36460.Kavaka/58/2/2022/29-36. (IF: 5.04)

  57. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Upadhyaya, H.M., Gupta, V.K. and Verma, P*., (2022), Microalgae conversion to alternative energy, operating environment and economic footprint: An influential approach towards energy conversion, and management. Energy Conversion and Management, 269, p.116118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116118 (IF: 11.8).

  58. Nair, L.G., Agrawal, K. and Verma, P*., (2022), An insight into the principles of lignocellulosic biomass-based zero-waste biorefineries: a green leap towards imperishable energy-based future. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews, 38(2), p.1-51. https://doi.org/10.1080/02648725.2022.2082223 (IF: 1.9).

  59. Nair, L.G., Agrawal, K. and Verma, P*., (2022), An overview of sustainable approaches for bioenergy production from agro-industrial wastes. Energy Nexus, 6, p.100086. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2022.100086. (IF: 8.2)

  60. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K. and Verma, P*., (2022), An exploration of natural synergy using microalgae for the remediation of pharmaceuticals and xenobiotics in wastewater. Algal Research, 64, p.102703. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2022.102703 (IF: 5.0)

  61. Goswami, R.K., Mehariya, S., Karthikeyan, O.P., Verma, P*. (2022) Influence of carbon sources on biomass and biomolecule accumulation in Picochlorum sp. cultured under the mixotrophic condition. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2022), 19(6), 3674. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19063674. (cite score:7.3)

  62. Goswami, R. Mehariya, S., K., Karthikeyan, O. P., Gupta, V. K., & Verma, P*., (2022), Multifaceted application of microalgal biomass integrated with carbon dioxide reduction and wastewater remediation: A flexible concept for sustainable environment Journal of Cleaner Production, 339, p. 130654 1-26 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130654 (IF: 10.7)

  63. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*. (2022) Microalgal‐based remediation of wastewater: A step towards environment protection and management Environmental Quality Management, 32 (1), p. 1-18 https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.21850 (IF: 1.3)

  64. Singh, D., Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Chaturvedi, V., Verma, P*. (2022) Bio-inspired remediation of wastewater: A contemporary approach for environmental clean-up Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 5, p. 100261, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crgsc.2022.100261 (Cite Score 11.2)

  65. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*. (2022) Microalgae Dunaliella as biofuel feedstock and β-carotene production: An influential step towards environmental sustainability Energy Conversion and Management: X, 13, p. 100154, 1-16 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2021.100154 (IF: 8.8)

  66. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*. (2021) Multifaceted Role of Microalgae for Municipal Wastewater Treatment: A Futuristic Outlook toward Wastewater Management, Clean Soil Air Water, 51(3), 1-18 https://doi.org/10.1002/clen.202100286 (IF: 1.4)

  67. Kapoor, S., Singh, M., Srivastava, A., Chavali, M., Chandrasekhar, K., Verma, P*. (2021) Extraction and characterization of microalgae‐derived phenolics for pharmaceutical applications: A systematic review Journal of Basic Microbiology,62 (9), 1-12 https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202100458 (IF: 2.7)

  68. Bhardwaj, N., Kumar, Bikash, Agrawal, K.; Verma, P*. (2021) Current perspective on production and applications of microbial cellulases: a review, Bioresources and Bioprocessing,8, p. 1-34, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-021-00447-6 (IF: 5.1)

  69. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*. (2021) Bioremediation of heavy metals from wastewater: a current perspective on microalgae‐based future, Letters in Applied Microbiology, 75(4) , p.1-21, https://doi.org/10.1111/lam.13564 (IF: 2.1)

  70. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*. (2021) Phycoremediation of nitrogen and phosphate from wastewater using Picochlorum sp.: A tenable approach. Journal of Basic Microbiology,62(3-4), p.1-16. https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202100277 (IF: 2.7)

  71. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Meharayia, S., Verma, P*. (2021) Current perspective on wastewater treatment using photobioreactor for Tetraselmis sp.: an emerging and foreseeable sustainable approach, Environmental Science and Pollution Research,29, p.1-34, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16860-5 (Cite Score: 8.7).

  72. Agrawal, K. Gupta, V. K., & Verma, P*. (2021) Microbial cell factories a new dimension in bio-nanotechnology: exploring the robustness of nature Critical reviews in microbiology, 48(4), p.1-23 https://doi.org/10.1080/1040841X.2021.1977779 (IF: 5.1)

  73. Kashyap, S., Chandra, R., Kumar, B., Verma, P.* (2021). Biosorption efficiency of nickel by various endophytic bacterial strains for removal of nickel from electroplating industry effluents: an operational study. Ecotoxicology, 31, p. 565-580. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10646-021-02445-y (IF:2.4)

  74. Mehmood, M.A., Shahid, A., Malik, S., Wang, N., Javed, M.R., Haider, M.N., Verma, P., Ashraf, M.U.F., Habib, N., Syafiuddin, A. Boopathy, R., (2021). Advances in developing metabolically engineered microbial platforms to produce fourth-generation biofuels and high-value biochemicals. Bioresource Technology, 337, p.125510. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125510 (IF: 9.0)

  75. Dar, TUH., Dar, SA., Islam, SU., Mangral, ZA., Dar, R., Singh, BP., Verma P.,Haque, S. (2021). Lichens as a repository of bioactive compounds: an open window for green therapy against diverse cancers, Seminars in Cancer Biology, 2021, 86, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcancer.2021.05.028  (IF: 15.7)

  76. Mehariya, S., Goswami, R. K., Verma, P., Lavecchia, R., & Zuorro, A., (2021). Integrated approach for wastewater treatment and biofuel production in microalgae biorefineries. Energies, 14(8),p. 2282. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14082282 (IF: 3.2)

  77. Mehariya, S., Goswami, R. K., Karthikeysan, O. P., & Verma, P*., (2021). Microalgae for high-value products: A way towards green nutraceutical and pharmaceutical compounds. Chemosphere, 280, p.130553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130553 (Cite Score: 21.1)

  78. Agrawal, K., Chaturvedi, V., & Verma, P*., (2021). Chicken feathers: a treasure cove of useful metabolites and value-added products. Environmental Sustainability, 4, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42398-021-00160-2 (IF: 2.8).

  79. Kumar, B., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*., (2021). Microbial Electrochemical System: A Sustainable Approach for Mitigating Toxic Dyes and Heavy Metals from Wastewater, ASCE's Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste.  25(2), p.04020082. (IF: 2.2)

List of Publication Before 2020

  1. Kumar, B., Verma, P*., (2020). Life Cycle Assessment: Blazing a Trail for Bioresources Management. Energy Conversion and Management X, Elsevier,10, p. 100063 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2020.100063 (IF: 8.8)

  2. Kumar, B., Verma, P*., (2020). Biomass-based biorefineries: An important architype towards a circular economy. Fuel. Elsevier, 288, p.119622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.119622  (IF: 7.8)

  3. Goswami, R. K., Mehariya, S., Karthikeyan, OPK., Verma, P*. (2021). Advanced microalgae-based renewable biohydrogen production systems: A review. Bioresource Technology, 320: A, 124301, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124301  (IF: 9.0)

  4. Goswami, RK., Mehariya, S., Verma, P*, Lavecchia, R., Zuorro , A.. (2021). Microalgae-Based Biorefineries for Sustainable Resource Recovery from Wastewater. Journal of Water Process Engineering. 40,101747 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101747 (IF: 6.6)

  5. Agrawal, K., Shankar, J. and Verma, P*., (2020). Multicopper oxidase (MCO) laccase from Stropharia sp. ITCC-8422: an apparent authentication using integrated experimental and in silico analysis. 3 Biotech 10:413. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-020-02399-8 (IF: 2.9)

  6. Agrawal, K., Shankar, J. Raj Kumar, and Verma, P*., (2020). Insight into multicopper oxidase laccase from Myrothecium verrucaria ITCC-8447: a case study using in silico and experimental analysis. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B,55(12), https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2020.1812334  (IF: 1.8)

  7. Agrawal, K. and Verma, P*., (2020). Myco-valorization approach using entrapped Myrothecium verrucaria ITCC-8447 on synthetic and natural support via column bioreactor for the detoxification and degradation of anthraquinone dyes. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 153(2020):105052 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2020.105052 (IF:4.1)

  8. Agrawal, K., Verma, P., (2020). Production optimization of yellow laccase from Stropharia sp. ITCC 8422 and enzyme-mediated depolymerization and hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass for biorefinery application. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (2020),12, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00869-w (IF: 4.1)  

  9. Kumar, B., Verma, P*., (2020). Enzyme mediated multi-product process: A concept of bio-based refinery. Industrial Crops and Products. 154, 112607 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112607 (IF: 6.2)

  10. Agrawal, K. and Verma, P*., (2020). Multicopper Oxidase Laccases with Distinguished Spectral Properties: A New Outlook. Heliyon (Cell Press) 6(5) E03972 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03972 (IF: 3.4)

  11. Kumar, B., Bhardwaj, N., and Verma, P*., (2020). Microwave assisted transition metal salt and orthophosphoric acid pretreatment systems: Generation of bioethanol and xylo-oligosaccharides. Renewable Energy, 158: 574-584. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2020.05.006. (IF:9.1)

  12. Bhardwaj, N., Kumar, B., Agrawal, K. and Verma, P*., (2020). Bioconversion of rice straw by synergistic effect of in-house produced ligno-hemicellulolytic enzymes for enhanced bioethanol production. Bioresource Technology Reports, 10, 100352. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100352  (IF: 4.1

  13. Bhardwaj, N., Kumar B., Verma, P* (2020). Microwave-assisted pretreatment using alkali metal salt in combination with orthophosphoric acid for generation of enhanced sugar and bioethanol. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.12, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00640-1  (IF: 4.1)

  14. Bhardwaj N, Verma V, Chaturvedi V, Verma P*., (2020). Cloning, expression and  characterization of a thermo-alkali-stable xylanase from Aspergillus oryzae LC1 in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3)." Protein Expression and Purification 168,105551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pep.2019.105551  (IF: 1.2

  15. Agrawal K, Verma P*., (2020). Potential removal of hazardous wastes using white laccase purified by ATPS–PEG–salt system: An operational study. Environmental Technology & Innovation. 17,100556 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2019.100556  (IF: 7.1)

  16. Kumar B., Bhardwaj N., Agrawal K., Chaturvedi V., Verma P*., (2020). Current perspective on pretreatment technologies using lignocellulosic biomass: an emerging biorefinery concept, Fuel Processing Technology. 199, 106244.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2019.106244  (IF: 7.1

  17. Agrawal K., Verma P*., (2019). Column bioreactor of immobilized Stropharia sp. ITCC 8422 on natural biomass support of L. cylindrica for biodegradation of anthraquinone violet R, Bioresources Technology Reports 8,100345, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100345.  (IF: 4.1

  18. Bhardwaj, N., Kumar, B., Verma, P*. (2019), A detailed overview of xylanases: An emerging biomolecule for current and future prospective, Bioresources and Bioprocessing. 6:40. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-019-0276-2.  (IF: 5.1)

  19. Agrawal, K., Verma, P* (2019). Laccase: addressing the ambivalence associated with the calculation of enzyme activity. 3 Biotech 9(365) https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-019-1895-1.   (IF: 2.9)

  20. Agrawal, K., Verma, P*., (2019). Biodegradation of synthetic dye Alizarin Cyanine Green by yellow laccase producing strain Stropharia sp. ITCC-8422. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 21(2019):101291 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101291.  (IF: 4.4)

  21. Kumar, B., Bhardwaj, N., Verma, P*., (2019). Pretreatment of rice straw using microwave assisted FeCl3-H3PO4 system for ethanol and oligosaccharides generation. Bioresources Technology Reports. 7 (2019) :100295.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100295.  (IF: 4.1)

  22. Agrawal, K., Bhardwaj, N., Kumar, B., Chaturvedi, V., Verma, P*., (2019). Process optimization, purification and characterization of alkaline stable white laccase from Myrothecium verrucaria ITCC-8447 and its application in delignification of agroresidues. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 125: 1042-1055. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.12.108  (IF:8.7)

  23. Bhardwaj, N., Kumar, B., Agrawal, K., Chaturvedi, V., Verma, P*., (2019). Purification and characterization of a thermo-acid/alkali stable xylanases from Aspergillus oryzae LC1 and its application in Xylo-oligosaccharides production from lignocellulosic. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 122: 1191-1202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.09.070  (IF:8.7)

  24. Kumar B., Bhardwaj N., Alam A., Agrawal K., Prasad H., Verma P*., (2018). Production, purification and characterization of an acid/alkali and thermo tolerant cellulase from Schizophyllum commune NAIMCC-F-03379 and its application in hydrolysis of lignocellulosic wastes. AMB Express. 8(1): 173:1-16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-018-0696-y  (IF:3.5)

  25. Bhardwaj, N., Verma, V., Chaturvedi, V., Verma, P*., (2018). GH10 XynF1 and Xyn11A: the predominant xylanase identified in the profiling of extracellular proteome of Aspergillus oryzae LC1. Annals of Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13213-018-1378-3 . (IF:3)

  26. Agrawal, K., Chaturvedi, V., & Verma, P*., (2018). Fungal laccase discovered but yet undiscovered. Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 5(4), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-018-0190-z   (IF: 5.1)

  27. Bhardwaj, N., Chanda, K., Kumar, B., Prasad, H. K., Sharma, G. D., & Verma, P*., (2017). Statistical Optimization of Nutritional and Physical Parameters for Xylanase Production from Newly Isolated Aspergillus oryzae LC1 and Its Application in the Hydrolysis of Lignocellulosic Agro-Residues. BioResources, 12(4), 8519-8538. (IF: 1.74) Open

  28. Chaturvedi, V., & Verma, P*., (2016). Microbial fuel cell: a green approach for the utilization of waste for the generation of bioelectricity. Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 3(1), 38. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-016-0116-6 (IF: 5.1)

  29. Chaturvedi, V., & Verma P*., P. (2015). Biodegradation of malachite green by a novel copper-tolerant Ochrobactrum pseudogrignonense strain GGUPV1 isolated from copper mine wastewater. Bioresources and Bioprocessing. 2:42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-015-0070-8 . (IF: 5.1)

  30. Chaturvedi, V., & Verma, P*(2015). Fabrication of silver nanoparticles from leaf extract of Butea monosperma (Flame of Forest) and their inhibitory effect on bloom-forming cyanobacteria. Bioresources and Bioprocessing 2:18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-015-0048-6.  (IF: 5.1)

  31. Chaturvedi, V., & Verma, P*., (2014). Metabolism of Chicken Feathers and Concomitant Electricity Generation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Employing Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC). Journal of Waste Management, Article ID 928618:1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/928618 .

  32. Chaturvedi, V., Vaishnaw, M., Bhatt, R., & Verma, P*. (2014). Variation in Antioxidative Potential of Processed and Unprocessed Honey Samples from Central India. A plausible role of Quinolin and Gallic acid as antioxidants. Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy, 8(3), 264-275.(IF:NA) Open

  33. Chaturvedi, V., Bhange, K., Bhatt, R., & Verma, P.* (2014). Production of kertinases using chicken feathers as substrate by a novel multifunctional strain of Pseudomonas stutzeri and its dehairing application. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 3(2), 167-174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2013.08.005  (IF: 4.4)

  34. Chaturvedi, V., & Verma, P*., (2013). An overview of key pretreatment processes employed for bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels and value-added products. 3 Biotech, 3(5), 415-431. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-013-0167-8  (IF: 2.9)

  35. Chaturvedi, V., Bhange, K., Bhatt, R., & Verma, P*., (2013). Biodetoxification of high amounts of malachite green by a multifunctional strain of Pseudomonas mendocina and its ability to metabolize dye adsorbed chicken feathers. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 1(4), 1205-1213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2013.09.009  (IF: 7.5)

  36. Chaturvedi, V., Chandravanshi, M., Rahangdale, M., & Verma, P*., (2013). An integrated approach of using polystyrene foam as an attachment system for growth of mixed culture of cyanobacteria with concomitant treatment of copper mine waste water. Journal of Waste Management, Article ID 282798:1-7.  https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/282798

  37. Dhruw, C., Rajmani. H., Bhatt. R., & Verma, P*., (2012). Isolation of dental caries bacteria from dental plaque and effect of tooth pastes on acidogenic Bacteria. Open Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2:65-69. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojmm.2012.23009  (IF: 1.15)

  38. Verma, P., Watanabe, T., Honda, Y., & Watanabe, T*. (2011). Microwave-assisted pretreatment of woody biomass with ammonium molybdate activated by H2O2. Bioresource Technology, 102(4), 3941-3945. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2010.11.058  (IF: 9.0)

  39. Verma, P., & Mai, C*. (2010). Hydrolysis of cellulose and wood powder treated with DMDHEU by a hydrolase enzyme complex, Fenton's reagent, and in a liquid culture of Trametes versicolor. Holzforschung, 64(1), 69-75. https://doi.org/10.1515/hf.2010.007 . IF: 1.6.

  40. Verma, P., Junga, U., Militz, H., & Mai, C*. (2009). Protection mechanisms of DMDHEU treated wood against white and brown rot fungi. Holzforschung, 63(3), 371-378. https://doi.org/10.1515/HF.2009.051 . IF: 1.6.

  41. Verma, P., Dyckmans, J., Militz, H., & Mai, C. (2008). Determination of fungal activity in modified wood by means of micro-calorimetry and determination of total esterase activity. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 80(1), 125-133. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-008-1525-z  (IF: 4.3)

  42. Verma, P*., & Madamwar, D. (2005). Decolorization of azo dyes using Basidiomycete strain PV 002. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 21(4), 481-485. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-004-2047-1  (IF:4.0)

  43. Verma, P., Shah, V., Baldrian, P., Gabriel, J., Stopka, P., Trnka, T., Nerud, F* (2004). Decolorization of synthetic dyes using a copper complex with glucaric acid. Chemosphere, 54(3), 291-295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2003.07.006  (Cite score: 21.1)

  44. Verma, P., Baldrian, P., Gabriel, J., Trnka, T., Nerud, F*., (2004) Copper–ligand complex for the decolorization of synthetic dyes, Chemosphere, Volume 57, Issue 9, 1207-1211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2004.08.036  (Cite score: 21.1)

  45. Gabriel, J., Baldrian, P., Verma, P., Cajthaml, T., Merhautová, V., Eichlerová, I., Stoytchev, I., Trnka, T.,  Stopka,P., Nerud, F. (2004). Degradation of BTEX and PAHs by Co (II) and Cu (II)-based radical-generating systems. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 51(3), 159-164. (IF: 19.7)

  46. Shah, V., Verma, P*., Stopka, P., Gabriel, J., Baldrian, P., Nerud, F. (2003). Decolorization of dyes with copper (II)/organic acid/hydrogen peroxide systems. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 46(2), 287-292. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0926-3373(03)00220-0  (IF: 19.7)

  47. Verma, P*., Baldrian, P., & Nerud, F. (2003). Decolorization of structurally different synthetic dyes using cobalt (II)/ascorbic acid/hydrogen peroxide system. Chemosphere, 50(8), 975-979. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0045-6535(02)00705-1  (Cite score: 21.1)

  48. Verma, P*., & Madamwar, D*. (2003). Decolourization of synthetic dyes by a newly isolated strain of Serratia marcescens. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 19(6), 615-618. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1025115801331  (IF: 4.0)

  49. Verma, P*., & Madamwar, D*. (2002). Production of ligninolytic enzymes for dye decolorization by cocultivation of white-rot fungi Pleurotus ostreatus and Phanerochaete chrysosporium under solid-state fermentation. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 102(1-6), 109-118. https://doi.org/10.1385/ABAB:102-103:1-6:109  (IF: 4.3)

  50. Verma, P*., & Madamwar, D*. (2002). Decolorization of synthetic textile dyes by lignin peroxidase of Phanerochaete chrysosporium. Folia Microbiologica, 47 (3), 283-286. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02817653  (IF: 2.4)

  51. Verma, P*. , Madamwar, D., (2002). Comparative Study on Transformation of Azo Dyes by Different White Rot Fungi. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 1, 393-396. (IF: 0.32) Open

Books Edited Published

  1. Verma, P. (2026) Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology: Trends in Microbial Biotechnology, Print: 978-981-95-5380-8, Soft: 978-981-95-5378-5, Springer

  2. Verma, P. (2026). Sustainable Practices in Biorefinery, Print: 9819560705, Soft: 9789819560707, Springer

  3. Verma, P. (2026) Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology: Trends in Microbial Biotechnology, Print: 978-981-95-5380-8, Soft: 978-981-95-5378-5, Springer

  4. Verma, P. (2026). Sustainable Practices in Biorefinery, Print: 9819560705, Soft: 9789819560707, Springer

  5. Verma, P.,  Daaheech, K. P. (2026). Phycoremediation: A Contemporary Technology for Nutrient Resources Recovery from Wastewater, 978-981-95-5178-1, Soft: 978-981-95-5181-1, Springer

  6. Chataurvedi, V., Verma, P., Shah, P. M. (2026) Biohydrogen Production, An Overview of Diverse Feedstock and Modern Technologies, eBook ISBN9781003568612 https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003568612. Dec.2025, Elsevier

  7. Kothari, R., Tyagai, V., Verma, P*., Algal Photobioreactors, Springer Book: 89503609 In Press

  8. Agrawal, K., Verma, P., Shah, P. M. (2026). Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes Green Technologies and Innovative Future for Waste Management, Paperback ISBN: 9780443342295, eBook ISBN: 9780443342301

  9. Agrawal, K., and Verma, P. (Online 2026). Innovation & Future Trends in Bioprocess Technology, Vol. I, Copyright © 2025, Professional Print ISBN: 978-1-966695-86-8, eISBN: 978-1-966695-87-5

  10. Agrawal, K., and Verma, P. (Online 2026). Molecular and Technological Advancements in Bioprocess Technology, Vol. II, Copyright © 2025, Professional Print ISBN: 978-1-966695-88-2, eISBN: 978-1-966695-89-9

  11. Joshi, S. R., Verma, P. (Editor), & Banerjee, S, 2025, Mineral Transformation and Bioremediation by Geo-Microbes, Springer

  12. Kumar, V., Verma, P. (Editor), 2025, Biotechnological Advances in Industrial Waste Valorization, Springer

  13. Verma, P. (Editor), 2025, Biotechnology for Environmental Sustainability, Springer, 2024, Springer, Print ISBN:  978-981-97-7223-0

  14. Verma, P. (Editor), 2024, Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology: A New Horizon of the Microbial. Springer, Print ISBN:  978-981-97-6269-9.

  15. Shankar, J., Verma, P, Shah, M (Editors), 2024, Microbial approach for Sustainable Green Technologies, CRC, Editor ISBN 9781032526485

  16. Bhatt, S.K., Kumar V., Li, F., and Verma, P. (Editors) 2024, Detection and Treatment of Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater, IWA Publishing.

  17. Verma, P. (Editor), 2024, Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology: An insight into current trends, Springer, Print ISBN:  800489257572.

  18. Verma, P., and Kumar, B. (Editors), Sustainable Radiation Technologies in Waste-biomass Valorization - Greener Energy and High-Value Product Generation, Springer, Print ISBN: 89257688.

  19. Verma, P., Shah, M (Editors), 2024, Clean Technologies Toward the Development of a Sustainable Environment and Future: Physicochemical, Biochemical, and Biotechnological approaches, IWA Publishing House Europe, ISBN: 9781789063776.

  20. Mehmood, A., Verma, P., Shah, M and Betenbaugh, M. (Editors) 2024, Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Potential of Cyanobacteria, Springer, Print ISBN:  800489185226

  21. Mehariya, S., and Verma, P., Algae Refinery: Up-and Down-Stream Process, 2024, CRC Press. Print ISBN: 9781032527888.

  22. Verma, P., Agrawal, K. and Shah, M., Polyphenol Oxidases Function, Wastewater Remediation, and Biosensors, 2024, DE GRUYTER, Germany.

  23. Kumar V., Bhatt, S.K., Verma, P., Kumar, S. (Editors). Recent Trends in Management and Utilization of Industrial Sludge, Springer, 2024.

  24. Agrawal, K., and Verma, P., Biotechnological Advances in Biorefinery, Springer, Print ISBN: 978-981-97-5543-1 7.

  25. Kumar V., Bhatt, S.K., Verma, P., Kumar, S. (Editors). Environment Engineering and Waste Management Recent Trends and Perspectives, 2024, Springer, Print ISBN: 978-3031584404.

  26. Kumar, V., Kumar, S., Verma, P., Bhatt, S.K. (Editors). Microbial Nexus for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment: Resources, Efficiency and Reuse, CRC Press.

  27. Verma, P. (Editor), Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Emerging concepts in Microbial Technology, 2024, Springer, Print ISBN:  978-981-99-2815-6.

  28. Verma P. (Editor), Enzymes in the Valorization of Waste Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Waste for Development of Value-added Products, 2023, CRC Press.  Print ISBN: 978-1-032-03509-3.

  29. Verma P. (Editor), Enzymes in the Valorization of Waste Enzymatic Pretreatment of Waste for Development of Enzyme-based Biorefinery, 2023, CRC Press. Print ISBN: 978-1-032-03515-4.

  30. Verma P. (Editor) Enzymes in the Valorization of Waste Next-gen Technological Advances for Sustainable Development of Enzyme-based Biorefinery, 2023, CRC Press. Print ISBN: 978-1-032-03517-8.

  31. Verma P. (Editor), Thermochemical and Catalytic Conversion Technologies for Future Biorefineries, Volume-1,2022, Springer. As a Part of Book Series: Clean Energy Production Technologies”. Print ISBN: 978-981-19-4311-9.

  32. Verma P. (Editor) Thermochemical and Catalytic Conversion Technologies for Future Biorefineries, Volume-2,2022, Springer. As a part of the Book Series: “Clean Energy Production Technologies”. Print ISBN: 978-981-19-4315-7.

  33. Verma, P. (Editor), Micro-algae: Next-generation Feedstock for Biorefineries: Cultivation and Refining Processes, Volume-1, 2022, Springer, As a part of the book series “Clean Energy Production Technologies”, Print ISBN: 978-981-19-0792-0.

  34. Verma, P. (Editor), Micro-algae: Next-generation Feedstock for Biorefineries, Contemporary Technologies and Future Outlook, Springer, as a Part of the Book series: “Clean Energy Production Technologies” Volume-2, 2022, Print Springer, ISBN: 978-981-19-0679-4.

  35. Verma, P., and Shah, M (Editors)  Bioprospecting of Microbial Diversity Challenges and Applications in Biochemical Industry, Agriculture and Environment Protection, 2021, Elsevier, Print ISBN: 978-0323909587.

  36. Verma, P., and Shah, M (Editors). Phycology-Based Approaches for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery, 2020 CRC Press,  Print ISBN:978-0367726447

  37. Verma, P. (Editor) Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2021, Springer, Print ISBN: 978-9811652134.

  38. Verma, P.,(Editor) Biorefineries: A Step Towards Renewable and Clean Energy, 2021, Springer, as a Part of the Book series: Clean Energy Production Technologies. Print ISBN: 978-981-15-9592-9.

Books Chapters Published

  1. Udaypal, Verma, P.,* (2026), Phycoremediation Potential: Can it Overcome the Major Issue in Conventional Wastewater Treatment Systems, Phycoremediation: A Contemporary Technology for Nutrient Resources Recovery from Wastewater, pp. (59-76), Springer Nature, Singapore

  2. Udaypal, Goswami, R. K., Verma, P.* (2026), Immobilized Microalgae System: An Upgrading Approach to Recovery, Phycoremediation: A Contemporary Technology for Nutrient Resources Recovery from Wastewater, (pp. 365-384), Springer Nature, Singapore.

  3. Goswami, R. K., Udaypal, Verma, P.* (2026), Omics and Genetic Approaches Integrated into Microalgae for Improvements of Growth, Biochemicals, and Nutrient Recovery Potential, Phycoremediation: A Contemporary Technology for Nutrient Resources Recovery from Wastewater (pp. 339-364) Springer Nature, Singapore

  4. Udaypal, Goswami, R. K., Verma, P.* (2026), Algal Cultivation as a Green Approach for the Remediation of Municipal, Phycoremediation: A Contemporary Technology for Nutrient Resources Recovery from Wastewater, (pp. 113-130), Springer Nature, Singapore

  5. Tiwari, S., Aachhera, S., Gahan, C. S., & Verma, P. (2026). Production of organic acids. In Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste (pp. 667-696). Elsevier.

  6. Ishfaq, M., Abdullah, M., & Verma, P. (2026). Biotransformation of wastewater-grown algal biomass to biogas. In Algae Biotechnology (pp. 171-190). Elsevier.

  7. Kumar, V., Verma, P.*, Kumar, S., Bhat, S. A., Badruddin, I. A., & Atabani, A. E. (2025). Biolubricant Production from Waste: A New Paradigm for Environmental Sustainability. In Biotechnological Applications in Industrial Waste Valorization (pp. 227-270). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

  8. Kumar, V., Sandil, S., & Verma, P.* (2025). Biotechnological Strategies for Transforming Pulp and Paper Industry Waste into High-Value Products: A Pathway for Sustainable Environmental Management. In Biotechnological Applications in Industrial Waste Valorization (pp. 89-124). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

  9. Deepshikha, Verma, P., Kumar, P., & Agrawal, K. (2025). Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Sites: A Geomicrobiological Approach. In Mineral Transformation and Bioremediation by Geo-Microbes (pp. 393-414). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

  10. Aachhera, S., Tiwari, S., Verma, P.*, & Gahan, C. S. (2025). E-Waste Recycling: A Comprehensive Review on Metal Recovery and the Factors Affecting Bioleaching. Biotechnology for Environmental Sustainability, 209-243.

  11. Tiwari, S., Aachhera, S., Verma, P.*, & Gahan, C. S. (2025). Bioremediation of E-Waste: A Sustainable Approach. In Biotechnology for Environmental Sustainability (pp. 709-724). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

  12. Kumar, V., & Verma, P.* (2025). Recent trends in biorefineries using pulp and paper effluents for bioenergy and value-added products formation. in Biorefinery of Industrial Effluents for a Sustainable Circular Economy. pp. 141-158. Elsevier.

  13. Kumar, V., Bhat, S. A., and Verma, P.* (2025). Development of smart nanomaterials from tea waste and their applications: Recent advances, challenges, and perspectives. in Smart Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications. pp. 677-701. Elsevier.

  14. Deepshikha, Verma, P.*, & Agrawal, K. (2024). An Overview of Fungal Enzymes in the Generation of Value-Added Products of Industrial Significance. in Biotechnological Advances in Biorefinery. pp. 61-84, Springer, Singapore.

  15. Sharma, S., Verma, P.*, Agrawal, K. (2024). Conceptual to Technological Reality: Biorefineries Using Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Assessment Models. in Biotechnological Advances in Biorefinery. pp. 309-349, Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

  16. Udaypal, Goswami R.K., and Verma, P.* (2024) Decarbonization of Biomass Feedstocks with Green Hydrogen Production: Important with Processes and End-Products, in Green Hydrogen Economy for Environmental Sustainability. Volume1: Fundamentals and feedstocks. pp. 199-218, ACS Symposium series. ACS Publication.

  17. Deepshikha, Agrawal, K., Verma, P.*, (2024) Polyphenol oxidase-based Biosensors for recognition of Phenolic Pollutants, in Polyphenol oxidases: Function, wastewater remediation, and biosensors. pp. 147-170, DE Gruyter, Walter DE

  18. Baranwal, A., Agrawal, K., Verma, P.* (2024) Statistical strategies for analyzing the production of Polyphenol Oxidase, in Polyphenol oxidases: Function, wastewater remediation, and biosensors. pp. 223-256, DE Gruyter, Walter DE

  19. Baranwal, A., Agrawal, K., Verma, P.* (2024), Strategic adaptation for the enzymatic data analysis using ANOVA/MANOVA in R, in Polyphenol oxidases: Function, wastewater remediation, and biosensors. pp. 257-292, DE Gruyter, Walter DE.

  20. Kumar, B., and Verma P*. (2024), Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Lignocellulosic, Biomass at High Solids Loading, in Handbook of Biorefinery Research and Technology, B.V. 2024, V. Bisaria (ed.), Springer Nature. Springer, Dordrecht.

  21. Marak, S.C.S.,   Verma, P., Agrawal, K.* (2024) Current trends in biological wastewater treatment: an advancement toward sustainability, in Emerging Innovative Trends in the Application of Biological Processes for Industrial Wastewater Treatment. pp. 189-208. Elsevier

  22. Udaypal, Goswami R.K., Mehariya, S., and Verma, P*. (2024) Introduction to microalgae and Its refinery. in Algae Refinery: Up-and Downstream processes. pp. 1-28. CRC Press, Boca Raton.

  23. Mudaliar, S., Agrawal, K., Verma, P.* (2023), Bioremediation: a green tool to remediate refractory pollutants, in Clean Technologies Toward the Development of a Sustainable Environment and Future: Physicochemical, Biochemical, and Biotechnological approaches, pp. 301-319.

  24. Mudaliar, S., Agrawal, K., Verma, P.* (2023), Fungi: a veritable tool for refractory pollutant remediation, Clean Technologies Toward the Development of a Sustainable Environment and Future: Physicochemical, Biochemical, and Biotechnological approaches, pp. 283-300.

  25. Kapoor, S., Giri, A., Bhardwaj, P. Singh, M., Chavali, M., Verma, P.* (2023), Strategies for Improved Production of Microalgae-Derived Carotenoids and Pigments, in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology: Emerging concepts in Microbial Technology, pp. 661-693, publisher, Springer Nature Singapore.

  26. Agrawal, K., Verma, P.* (2023), Nanofiltration Unravelling the Potential of the Future, in Bio-Nano Filtration in Industrial Effluent Treatment Edition, pp. 1-14, Publisher, CRC

  27. Kumar, B., Verma, P.* (2023) Progress in Butanol Generation and Associated Challenges, Sustainable Butanol Biofuels, CRC Press

  28. Nair, L.G., Agrawal, K., and Verma, P.* (2023) The role of Microbes and Enzymes for Bioelectricity Generation: A Belief Toward Global Sustainability. In Biotechnology of Microbial Enzymes: Production, Biocatalysis, and Industrial Applications (pp.709-751). Elsevier.

  29. Mudaliar, S., Kumar B., Agrawal, K., and Verma, P. (2023) Discovery of untapped nonculturable microbes for exploring novel industrial enzymes based on advanced next generation metagenomic approach. In Biotechnology of Microbial Enzymes: Production, Biocatalysis, and Industrial Applications. pp. 753-775, Elsevier.

  30. Agrawal, K. and Verma, P.* (2023) Algal microbial fuel cell: An innovative and accessible approach. Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes, pp.17-30. Elsevier, NX Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

  31. Yadav, M., Agrawal, K., Kumar, B. and Verma, P.* (2022) Demonstration of Application of Fungal Xylanase in Fruit Juice and Paper Deinking and Validation of Its Mechanism Via in Silico Investigation. In Thermochemical and Catalytic Conversion Technologies for Future Biorefineries: Volume 2 (pp. 239-264). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

  32. Agrawal, K. and Verma, P. (2022) 10 Microbial desalination cell: a versatile insight towards sustainable contribution. In Environmental Microbiology: Emerging Technologies, p.249. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co Kg. Berlin, Boston.

  33. Agrawal, K., Vaishnavi, S. and Verma, P.* (2022) Laccase Mediated Green Composite Synthesis: A Name Synonymous with Each Other. In Fungal Biopolymers and Biocomposites: Prospects and Avenues. pp. 295-312, Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

  34. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K. and Verma, P.* (2022) Microalgae Biomass Biorefinery: A Sustainable Renewable Energy Feedstock of the Future. In Micro-algae: Next-generation Feedstock for Biorefineries: Cultivation and Refining Processes (pp. 1-29). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

  35. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K. and Verma, P.* (2022) Microalgae-Based Technologies for Removal of Textile Wastewater. In Micro-algae: Next-generation Feedstock for Biorefineries: Cultivation and Refining Processes (pp. 83-101). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

  36. Kumar, B., Verma, P. (2022) Pichia pastoris: Multifaced Fungal Cell Factory of Biochemicals for Biorefinery Applications, In Fungal Biotechnology Prospects, and Avenues, CRC Press.

  37. Agrawal, K., Shah, M.P. and Verma, P.* (2022). Anammox process: An innovative approach and a promising technology. In Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes (pp. 1-15). Elsevier.

  38. Agrawal, K. and Verma, P.* (2022). Enzyme Kinetics: A Plethora of Information. In Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (pp. 195-211). Springer, Singapore.

  39. Agrawal, K. and Verma, P.* (2022). Microbial-mediated explosives removal and its impact on TNT, RDX, and HMX. In Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes (pp. 225-241). Elsevier.

  40. Agrawal, K., Verma, P.* (2022) An Overview of Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Asian and European Countries, Wastewater Treatment Molecular Tools, Techniques, and Applications, 1-12, CRC Press

  41. Agrawal, K., Verma, P.* An overview of various algal biomolecules and its applications (2022) An Integration of Phycoremediation Processes in Wastewater Treatment, 1-21, ElsevierPrakash, C., Agrawal, K., Verma, P.*, Chaturvedi, V. (2021) Microalgae mediated elimination of endocrine-disrupting chemicals Phycology-Based Approaches for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery, pp. 1-18, Taylor and Francis

  42. Agrawal, K., Shah, M., Verma, P.* (2021) Bioreactors: A Biological and Bioengineering Prodigy, Biological Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, pp. 1-17, Royal Society of Chemistry

  43. Agrawal, K., Verma, P.* (2021) Investigation and Treatment of Industrial Wastewater by Membrane Bioreactors, in An Innovative Approach to Treatment of Industrial Wastewater,  pp. 1-15, Royal Society of Chemistry

  44. Agrawal, K., Verma, P.*, (2021) Phytoremediation for the Treatment of Various Types of Pollutants: A Multi-Dimensional Approach, Removal of Refractory Pollutants from Wastewater Treatment Plants, 1-16, CRC Press

  45. Agrawal, K., Alam, A., Verma, P*. Bioprospecting and Applications of Fungi: A Game Changer in the Present Scenario. (2021) Recent Trends in Mycological Research: Volume 2: Environmental and Industrial Perspective, p.1. Springer

  46. Agrawal, K., Verma, P*. (2021). An overview of theoretical and experimental approaches to study environmental microflora. In Wastewater Treatment Reactors, pp.119-139.

  47. Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K. and Verma, P*. (2021). An Overview of Microalgal Carotenoids: Advances in the Production and Its Impact on Sustainable Development. Bioenergy Research: Evaluating Strategies for Commercialization and Sustainability, pp.105-128. Wiley Library 

  48. Saini, K.C., Yadav, D.S., Mehariya, S., Rathore, P., Kumar, B., Marino, T., Leone, G.P., Verma, P., Musmarra, D. and Molino, A., (2021). Overview of the extraction of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis using CO2 supercritical fluid extraction technology vis-a-vis quality demands. In Global Perspectives on Astaxanthin (pp. 341-354). Academic Press. Elsevier

  49. Bhardwaj N., Agrawal K., Kumar B., Verma P*. (2021) Role of enzymes in the deconstruction of waste biomass for the sustainable generation of value-added products. In: Thatoi H., Mohapatra S., Das S.K. (eds) Bioprospecting of Enzymes in Industry, Healthcare and Sustainable Environment. Pp- 219-250; Springer, Singapore.

  50. Komal Agrawal, Verma, P*. (2021). Applications of biomolecules of endophytic fungal origin and their prospects. In Fungi Bio-Prospects in Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Nano-technology. Vol 3:Fungal metabolites and Nano-technology. (pp-207-230). Academic Press, Elsevier

  51. Bhardwaj, N, Verma, P*. (2021). Xylanases: A Helping Module for the Enzyme Biorefinery Platform. In Bioenergy Research: Revisiting Latest Development, 7, (pp. 161- 179), Springer

  52. Agrawal, K., & Verma, P*. (2021) Omics”—A Step Toward Understanding of Complex Diversity of the Microbial Community. In Wastewater Treatment Cutting Edge Molecular Tools, Techniques and Applied Aspects, (PP-471-487) Elsevier

  53. Agrawal, K., & Verma, P*. (2021) Metagenomics: A Possible Solution for Uncovering the “Mystery Box” of Microbial Communities Involved in the Treatment of Wastewater. In Wastewater Treatment Cutting Edge Molecular Tools, Techniques and Applied Aspects, (PP-41-53) Elsevier

  54. Chaturvedi, V., Goswami, RK., Verma, P*. (2021) Genetic Engineering for Enhancement of Biofuel Production in Microalgae.  In Biorefineries: A Step Towards Renewable and Clean Energy, (PP-539-559). Springer

  55. Kumar, B., Verma, P*. (2021) Techno-Economic Assessment of Biomass-Based Integrated Biorefinery for Energy and Value-Added Product. In  Biorefineries: A Step Towards Renewable and Clean Energy, (PP-581-616) . Springer

  56. Agrawal, K., & Verma, P*.  (2020) The Interest in Nanotechnology: A Step Towards Bioremediation. In Removal of Emerging Contaminants Through Microbial Processes, (pp.265-282)  Springer

  57. Agrawal, K., & Verma, P*. (2020) Reuse of Water: An Integral Approach for Survival In Removal of Emerging Contaminants Through Microbial Processes, (pp.489-512), Springer

  58. Agrawal, K., & Verma, P*. (2020) Fungal metabolites: A recent trend and its potential biotechnological applications.  In New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering, (pp. 1-14), Elsevier

  59. Agrawal, K., & Verma, P*. (2020) Advanced oxidative processes: An overview of their role in treating various wastewaters Advanced Oxidation Processes for Effluent Treatment Plants, (pp.87-102), Springer

  60. Kumar, B., Verma, P*. (2020). Application of Hydrolytic Enzymes in Biorefinery and Its Future Prospects, In Microbial Strategies for Techno-economic Biofuel Production (pp.59-83). Springer

  61. Bhardwaj, N., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*. (2020). Algal Biofuels: An Economic and Effective Alternative of Fossil Fuels. In Microbial Strategies for Techno-economic Biofuel Production (pp.59-83). Springer

  62. Goswami,RK., Agrawal,K., Mehariya, S., Molino, A., Musmarra,D., Verma, P*. (2020) Microalgae-Based Biorefinery for Utilization of Carbon Dioxide for Production of Valuable Bioproducts In Chemo-Biological Systems for CO2 Utilization. Taylor & Francis.

  63. Agrawal, K., & Verma, P*. (2020). Laccase-Mediated Synthesis of Bio-material Using Agro-residues. In Biotechnological Applications in Human Health (pp. 87-93). Springer, Singapore.

  64. Bhardwaj, N., & Verma, P*. (2020). Extraction of Fungal Xylanase Using ATPS-PEG/Sulphate and Its Application in Hydrolysis of Agricultural Residues. In Biotechnological Applications in Human Health (pp. 95-105). Springer, Singapore.

  65. Agrawal, K. and Verma, P*. (2020). Degradation and detoxification of waste via bioremediation: a step toward a sustainable environment. In Emerging Technologies in Environmental Bioremediation, (pp.67-83). Elsevier

  66. Agrawal, K., Bhatt, A., Chaturvedi, V. and Verma, P*. (2020). Bioremediation: an effective technology toward a sustainable environment via the remediation of emerging environmental pollutants. In Emerging Technologies in Environmental Bioremediation, (pp.165-196). Elsevier

  67. Agrawal, K., Bhatt, A., Bhardwaj, N., Kumar, B., Verma, P*. (2020). Integrated Approach for the Treatment of Industrial Effluent by Physico-chemical and Microbiological Process for Sustainable Environment. In Combined Application of Physico-Chemical & Microbiological Processes for Industrial Effluent Treatment Plant (pp. 119-143). Springer, Singapore.

  68. Kumar, B., Bhardwaj, N., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*. (2020). Bioethanol Production: Generation-Based Comparative Status Measurements. In Biofuel Production Technologies: Critical Analysis for Sustainability (pp. 155-201). Springer, Singapore.

  69. Agrawal, K., Bhatt, A., Bhardwaj, N., Kumar, B., Verma, P*. (2020). Algal Biomass: Potential Renewable Feedstock for Biofuels Production–Part I. In Biofuel Production Technologies: Critical Analysis for Sustainability (pp. 203-237). Springer, Singapore.

  70. Kumar, B., Agrawal, K., Bhardwaj, N., Chaturvedi, V., Verma, P*. (2019) Techno-Economic Assessment of Microbe-Assisted Wastewater Treatment Strategies for Energy and Value-Added Product Recovery. In Microbial Technology for the Welfare of Society, pp. 147-181. Springer, Singapore

  71. Agrawal, K., Bhardwaj, N., Kumar, B., Chaturvedi, V., Verma, P*. (2019) Microbial Fuel Cell: A Boon in Bioremediation of Wastes. In Maulin P. Shah and Susana Rodriguez-Couto (Eds) Microbial Wastewater Treatment 2019, pp.175-194 Springer

  72. Kumar, B., Verma, P*. (2019) Optimization of Microwave-Assisted Pretreatment of Rice Straw with FeCl3 in Combination with H3PO4 for Improving Enzymatic Hydrolysis. In Rita Kundu, Rajiv Narula (Eds) Advances in Plant & Microbial Biotechnology pp 41-48 Springer.

  73. Kumar, B., Agrawal, K., Bhardwaj, N., Chaturvedi, V., & Verma, P*. (2018). Advances in Concurrent Bioelectricity Generation and Bioremediation Through Microbial Fuel Cells. In Microbial Fuel Cell Technology for Bioelectricity (pp. 211-239). Springer, Cham. 

  74. Verma P*., Chaturvedi V. (2017) A Comparative Assessment of Autoclave and Microwave-Assisted Peroxometal Complex in Delignification of Wood Biomass for Enhanced Sugar Production. In: Pandey K., Ramakantha V., Chauhan S., Arun Kumar A. (eds) Wood is Good. Springer

 

 

  • Development of bacteriophage tail protein-based therapeutics targeting carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, ANRF, Govt. of India, Duration 2026-2029, 76.96 Lakhs (Ongoing) (Co-PI)
  • Microalgae-Powered Biomanufacturing: A Carbon Capture Approach for Scalable Nutraceutical Aquafeed Production, PI, DBT, Gov. of India, Duration- Dec., 2025-2027, 76.45 Lakhs (Ongoing) (PI)
  • Modulating bio-photolytic pathways and integrating one- step multienzymatic pre-treatment of fermentative biomass in microalgal system for enhance hydrogen production (Reference no. BT/PR54202/BSA/33/198/2024 (CN 21088))"PI, DBT, Gov. of India-Nov., 2025-2028, 89.34 lakhs (Ongoing) (PI)
  • Exploring Fungal diversity from Selected area of Assam Using Biochemical and Molecular Approach for Industrially Important Bio-molecules, PI, DBT, Govt. of India, Duration- Nov 2012-June 2016, Cost-Rs. 82 Lakhs, (Completed),
  • An integrated approach for the development of microwave system for pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for cellulolytic enzymes and ethanol production. PI, DBT, Govt. of India, Duration- May 2014-May 2018, Cost-Rs. 69 Lakhs, (Completed)

Attended

Participated Symposia, Conferences & Trainings:  

  1. Verma P.* Revolutionizing Biorefineries: Advanced Pretreatment Methods for Lignocellulose Valorization and Sustainable Conversion” at Northwest A&F University, China, 15-20 June 2026 (Invited as visiting professor).

  2. Verma P.* and Goswami, R.K., “Sustainable Low-Cost Microalgal Cultivation System for Scale-Up and Integrated Municipal Wastewater Treatment and High-Value Biomass Production”, X International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (X SEEC) at IIT Jodhpur, 15-18 December 2025 (Invited Speaker).

  3. Verma P.* and Nair, L.G. “Breaking Biomass Recalcitrance: Microwave-Assisted Integrated Pretreatment Strategies for Efficient Bioconversion of Agro-industrial Wastes” International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, and Structural Biology (ICABSB-2025), December 11-14, 2025, IIT Roorkee, India (Invited Speaker).

  4. Verma P.* and Udaypal. “Bioprocess Optimization of High Lutein Production using Diverse Microalgal spp. and its Assessment of Purification, Characterization, and Antioxidant Potentials”, International Conference on "Biotechnology for Sustainable Development and Circular Economy, (BSDCE-2025)", at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, 8th -10th December 2025 (Invited Speaker).

  5. Verma P.* “Microwave-assisted Tetrahydrofuran-water pretreatments: Unlocking High Sugar Yields and Platform chemicals from Agricultural Residues”, International Conference on WASTE Management-2025 at Manipal University Jaipur, 11-12 November 2025 (Keynote speaker)

  6. Verma P.* and Goswami, R.K. “Sub-pilot scale two-stage sequential cultivation of microalgal consortia in municipal wastewater: Effects of seasonal variations on nutrient removal potential, biomass and biomolecules production” at International Conference on Advanced Bioprocessing Technologies for Biomass Conversion: Sustainability and Bioresource Management (XI IBA-IFIBiop, 2024)” from 01/12/2024 to 06/12/2024 in Hong Kong. (Invited Speaker) (DBT-CTEP International Travel support award DBT/CTEP/02/20240856828).

  7. Duggirala, K. S., Verma, P., Singh,  A.P. “ Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacterial Microbiome from Plant-based functional foods” at  International conference on Innovations in Biotechnology for Sustainability (IBS-2024, SBT - JNU), Delhi, India, from November 23-25, 2024. (Best Paper award in Rapid Oral and poster presentation).

  8. Aachhera, S., Tiwari, S. Verma, P.*, Gahan C.S. “Redox-controlled fed-batch bioleaching of Zn from ZnS concentrate by Leptospirillum ferriphilum dominated iron-oxidizing microbial culture” Presented at 78th "Indian Institute of Metals - Annual Technical Meeting" - 2024 at IIM-ATM 2024 at Gandhi Krishi Vignan Kendra, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, India from 20-22 November 2024.

  9. Tiwari, S., Aachhera, S., Verma, P.*, Gahan, C.S. "Influence of fluoride ion on Fe2+ oxidation kinetics by Leptospirillum ferriphilum dominated chemostat culture" Presented at 78th "Indian Institute of Metals - Annual Technical Meeting" - 2024 at IIM-ATM 2024 at Gandhi Krishi Vignan Kendra, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, India from 20-22 November 2024.

  10. Verma P.* and Nair, L.G., “Microwave-assisted THF-Water system for Bioconversion of Rice Straw for Biofuels and Value-added Platform Chemicals” at 65th Annual International Conference of AMI 2024 “perspectives of microbes for human welfare” Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India from 14-17 November 2024. (Invited Speaker).

  11. Aachhera, S., Tiwari, S. Verma, P.*, Gahan C.S*. “Batch bioleaching of zinc from zinc sulfide concentrate using adapted microbial culture of iron oxidising microorganism” presented at 64th Annual International Conference on “Perspectives of Microbes for Human Welfare”-2024 at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India from 14-17 November 2024. (AMI Best poster presentation award).

  12. Tiwari, S. Aachhera, S., Verma, P.*, Gahan, C.S. Influence of sulphate ion on ferrous iron oxidation kinetics by Leptospirillum ferriphilum dominated chemostat culture presented at 65th Annual International Conference of AMI 2024 “Perspectives of microbes for human welfare” Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India from 14-17 November 2024.

  13. Nair, L.G., and Verma, P*. “Acid-Tetrahydrofuran-Organosolv Sequential Two-step Microwave-Assisted Pretreatment for Lignocellulosic Biomass Fractionation to Valuable Platform Chemicals: A Circular and Sustainable Approach Presented at 64th Annual International Conference on “Perspectives of Microbes for Human Welfare”-2024 at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India from 14-17 November 2024.

  14. Mudaliar, S., and Verma, P*. Screening, production, optimization, characterization and biotechnological applications of L-asparaginase from indigenous fungal strain of Fusarium solani” Presented at 64th Annual International Conference on “Perspectives of Microbes for Human Welfare”-2024 at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India from 14-17 November 2024.

  15. Udaypal, Goswami, R.K. and Verma, P*. “Production and Characterization Strategies of Microalgae-derived α-Tocopherol for Therapeutic Applications” Presented at 64th Annual International Conference on “Perspectives of Microbes for Human Welfare”-2024 at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India from 14-17 November 2024.

  16. Aachhera, S., Tiwari, S., Garg, H., Nagar, N., Angadi, S.I., Verma, P.*, Gahan C.S*. Two-step leaching of metal values from waste mobile phone printed circuit board using biogenic ferric ion with copper leaching kinetics” Presented at Geomicrobiology Network's 2024 Research-in-Progress Meeting Advanced Research Central University of Glasgow, October 2nd, 2024.

  17. Aachhera, S., Tiwari, S., Garg, H., Nagar, N., Angadi, S.I., Verma, P.*, Gahan C.S.* "Urban Mining: A Circular Economy Approach via Biomining" presented at Research & Innovations in Industrial & Marine Biotechnology: A Circular Economy” for Empowering Blue & White Economy at CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India from 04 and 05 November 2024.

  18. Verma P.*, Two-stage sequential cultivation system using microalgal co-cultivation for treatment of municipal wastewater and biomass production: A large-scale study for field applications at IRAN ALGAE-2024, 29-31 August, 2024. (Invited plenary speaker).

  19. Goswami, R.K. and Verma, P.*, Assessment of biological bioflocculants for the harvesting of methylotrophic microalga Tetraselmis indica: Efficiency, high-value compounds and mechanisms at “The 2nd International Conference on Microbiology and One Health 2024 (MOH-VN 2024) is being organized from 11 August to 14 August, 2024 at the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE), Vietnam. (DBT-CTEP International Travel support to the presenter).

  20. Goswami, R.K. and Verma, P.*Comparative assessment of bioflocculants for the harvesting of microalga Tetraselmis indica: A promising economical approach for harvesting of high value-added compounds at “8th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference” 13-15 May, 2024, Dresden, Germany. (DST-SERB International Travel support to presenter).

  21. Dhanokar, A., Verma, P.*, Singh,  A.P.* “Folk Medicinal plant-associated endophytic bacteria and their antibacterial activity” presented at at the Gordon Research Conference on New Antibacterial Discovery and Development held 03/17/2024 - 03/22/2024 at Ventura Beach Marriott in Ventura, California, United States. (International Travel support by Conference organizing Committee).

  22. Dhanokar, A., Verma, P.*, Singh,  A.P.* “Antibacterial Potential of the Microbiome of Traditional Medicinal Plant” presented at National Conference on Recent Advances in Medicinal Plant Research, Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan, India and co-organized by RCFC-Western Region (NMPB, Ministry of Ayush, GOI, Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India, 28th-29th February, 2024.

  23. Goswami, R.K. and Verma P.*, Valorization of secondary treated municipal wastewater to cultivate microalgae Picochlorum sp. for biomass and biomolecules production at “International Conference on Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Economy” 31st January 2024-01st February 2024, Central University of Rajasthan-with collaboration of AMI, India (virtual mode).

  24. Dhanokar, A., Verma, P.*, Singh,  A.P.* “Antibacterial Insights: Isolated Endophytic Bacteria from Folk Medicinal Plants” at “International Conference on Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Economy” 31st January 2024-01st February, 2024, Central University of Rajasthan, with collaboration of AMI, India (virtual mode).

  25. Verma, P.* “Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges” (VIII SEEC) is being organized from December 4th – 6th, 2023, at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India.

  26. Duggirala, K. S., Verma, P.*, Singh,  A.P.* “Antimicrobial resistance in bacterial isolates from functional food based on plants” presented at NUTRI-2023 Strategies for Global food and Nutritional Security and Wellness -CC SHAU Hisar 4-6 DEC 2023. (Best Oral Presentation Award).

  27. Verma, P.* Identifying best available technologies for decentralised wastewater treatment and resource recovery for India, SARASWATI 2.0:  Indo-EU Workshop, in association with MNIT, Department of Civil Engineering, Jaipur and Department of Microbiology, School of Lifesciences Central University of Rajasthan.

  28. Verma, P., “Novel fungi-assisted microalgae for lipid-rich biomass harvesting system integrated with secondary treated urban wastewater treatment” Invited for Talk in the conference AMI 2023 held at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi on 1st-3rd December, 2023.

  29. Goswami, R. K., and Verma, P*., “Development of novel synergistic microalgal consortium for raw urban sewage wastewater treatment, bioenergy, and value-added biomolecule generation” presented at 64th Annual Conference on Microbe for Life (Lifestyle for the Environment): A strategy for wellbeing, organized by AMI held at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi on 1-3rd December 2023. (AMI Best Poster presentation award).

  30. Duggirala, K.S., Verma, P., Singh,  A.P. “Antibacterial Potential of the Endophytic Bacteria Isolated from functional food based on plants” presented at 64th Annual Conference on Microbe for Life (Lifestyle for the Environment): A strategy for wellbeing, organized by AMI held at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi on 1-3rd December 2023.

  31. Nair, L.G., and Verma, P*., “Microwave-assisted Lewis-acid-based tetrahydrofuran organosolv pretreatment system for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass” at the International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology (NHBT-2023) jointly organized by CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum and the Biotech Research Society, India at Trivandrum, India during November 26-29, 2023.

  32. Mudaliar, S., and Verma, P*., Assessment of lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMO) activity from different fungal strains collected from ecological niches of Rajasthan” at the International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology (NHBT-2023) jointly organized by CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum and the Biotech Research Society, India at Trivandrum, India during November 26-29, 2023.

  33. Udaypal, Goswami, R.K. and Verma, P*., “Screening of Microalgae and Cyanobacteria as Potential Sources of Natural Antioxidants” at the International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology (NHBT-2023) jointly organized by CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum and the Biotech Research Society, India at Trivandrum, India during November 26-29, 2023.

  34. Verma, P.* Session Chair, International conference (G-20) of Biotechnology and Human Welfares”: Vision 20230 and Beyond, International conferences of Biotechnology and Human Welfares”: Vision 20230 and beyond. (ICBHW-2023) held on 03-04 March 2023 at Department of Biotechnology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana, India

  35. Verma, P.* An Integrated approach for bioprospecting of fungi and its application using enzyme cocktail in biorefinery. Invited as the Delivery Keynote in the International Conference on “Biotechnology and Human Welfare: Vision 2030 and Beyond (ICBHW-2023) held on 03-04 March, 2023, at the Department of Biotechnology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana, India

  36. Verma, P.* Myco-valorisation approach using column bioreactor of immobilised Myrothecium verrucaria ITCC-8447 and Stropharia sp. ITCC 8422 on a synthetic/natural support system for detoxification and degradation of anthraquinone dyes. Invited as the Delivery Keynote on AMI “Microbes and Society: Current Trends and Future Prospects (MSCTFP-2022) Association of Microbiologists of India, India, held at the University of Mysuru, India.

  37. Mudaliar, S., Agrawal, K., Kumar, B., Verma, P.* Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase: A powerful tool in biofuel generation.3rd ​International Conference on Bioprocess for Sustainable Environment and Energy, held on 20th-24th June 2022 at NIT, Rourkela, Odisha

  38. Nair, L.G., Agrawal, K., Kumar, B., Verma, P.* Exploration of microwave-assisted organosolv pretreatment for the bioconversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass. 3rd ​International Conference on Bioprocess for Sustainable Environment and Energy, held on 20th-24th June 2022 at NIT, Rourkela, Odisha

  39. Kumar, B., Bhardwaj, N., Agarwal, K., Verma, P.* Development of Single-Step Integrated Biorefinery using Synergistic Action of Ligno-hemicellulolytic Enzymes in Efficient Bioconversion of Rice straw. Invited Plenary Speaker 3rd ​International Conference on Bioprocess for Sustainable Environment and Energy, held on 20th-24th June 2022 at NIT, Rourkela, Odisha

  40. Kumar, B.,  Bhardwaj, N., Verma, P. Development of efficient transition metal salt-assisted pretreatment and enhanced fungal cellulolytic and xylanolytic enzyme production-purification process for future integrated biorefinery application. Invited Plenary Speaker at 7th International Conference on Biomass, Held on Apr. 8-9, 2022, Organised by the Biomass Energy Committee of China Renewable Energy Society (CRES), Biomass Energy Innovation Alliance and Xiamen University, and will be co-organised by AIChE Forest Bioproducts Division, European Biomass Industry Association, and Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA).

  41. Verma P. Kumar B., Bhardwaj, N., and Alam, A., Bioprospecting of Fungi from ecological niches of Assam: Reservoirs of industrially relevant biomolecules. Prof. P. C. Jain Memorial Award Lecture at National Conference on Mycology and Mankind: Marching ahead in the new era and 48th Annual Meeting of the Mycological Society of India held on 8th March 2022. at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya.

  42. Kumar, B., Bhardwaj, N., Verma, P*. Devising a microwave-assisted alkali/transition metal salts pretreatment strategy for enhanced ethanol and oligosaccharides production from rice straw. Invited talk by Dr. Kumar at the 2nd International Workshop on Sustainability of Environmental Technologies and Production Processes. 26th November 2021, Organised By: Asociación de Biotecnología, Ingeniería Ambiental y Energías Renovables, (ABIAER), Mexico City, Mexico.

  43. Goswami, R.K., and Verma, P. Strategies to augment biomass and biomolecules productivity of diverse microalgae strains using different carbon sources, at Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference, 16-18, November 2021, online – Live and On-demand, Elsevier,

  44. Verma, P. GH10 XynF1, Predominant Xylanase in Aspergillus oryzae ITCC- 8571 proteome: Its Cloning, Expression, and Characterization for Biorefinery Application, Invited Plenary Speaker, 4th National Conference on Cellular and Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Oct 28th – 29th, 2021, Sharda University, New Delhi

  45. Goswami, R.K., and Verma, P. Microalgal heterotrophic and mixotrophic culturing: An assessment using carbon source for biomolecules production, Poster Presentation at International Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Health (BSAEH-2021), Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI) 04-08, April 2021, Jaipur, India

  46. Verma, P., Kumar, B., Agrawal, K., and Bhardwaj, N. Integrated Bioprocess Development: Key to Circular Bioeconomy, Invited Plenary Speaker, International Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Health (BSAEH-2021), Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI), 04-08, April 2021, Jaipur, India

  47. Verma P.* Kumar B., Bhardwaj, N.,  and  Agrawal, K.,  Bioprospecting of Fungi: A Bio-logic Solution. MSI-Fellow Award Lecture at National Conference on Biodiversity and Biotechnology of Fungi and 47th Annual Meeting of Mycological Society of India held on February 22-24, 2021, at Botany Department, Punjabi University, Patiala.

  48. Verma P.* Kumar B., Bhardwaj, N., and Agrawal, K., Lignocellulosic Biomass valorization: Role of Alkali Alkali-Assisted Microwave Pretreatment.  Invited Plenary Speaker at Fifth International Online Conference on Reuse and Recycling of Materials (Polymers, Wood, Paper, Leather, Glass, Metals, Ceramics, Semi Conductors, Water, etc) and their products (ICRM 2020) 11th 13th December 2020, Kottayam, Kerala, India

  49. Verma, P. Speaker of Eminence on “Tools for future Industrial bioprocessing: Fermentation and Downstream Processing”. Workshop on Fermentation Technology. E-Refresher Course 21st Century The Era of Biotechnology, September 17-18, 2020, APS University, Satna (MP), India. 

  50. Verma, P. Invited Plenary Lecture on “Lignocellulosic Biorefinery: An understanding of biomass pretreatment and role of enzymes in generation of value-added products”. Xiamen Forum on Biomass Frontiers 2018, October 19-22, 2018, Xiamen University International Academic Exchange Centre (Xiang’an Campus), Xiamen, China.  

  51. Bhardwaj, N., Verma, P.* Aqueous Two-Phase Extraction of Fungal Xylanase in PEG/Sulphate System:  Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology, BioSpectrum 25-26 August, 2017, UEMI, Kolkata

  52. Agrawal, K., Verma, P.* Substrate Affinity of Laccase and Discrepancy in Relation to Enzyme Activity, BioSpectrum 25-26 August, 2017, UEMI, Kolkata. (Best poster presentation award)      

  53. Kumar, B., Verma, P.* Optimization of Microwave-Assisted Pretreatment of Rice Straw with FeCl3 in Combination with H3PO4 for Improving Enzymatic Hydrolysis. BioSpectrum 25-26 August 2017, UEMI, Kolkata.

  54. Bhardwaj, N., Kakoli Chanda, Himanshu Prasad, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, Gauri Dutt Sharma, Renu Bhatt and Pradeep Verma. Production and Optimisation of Xylanase from Aspergillus oryzae (LC1) using OFAT and RSM MSI, NCFB-2016, Nov 16-18, BISR Jaipur.

  55. Agrawal, K., Verma, P.* Laccase a “Green Tool” from various ecological niches of Rajasthan MSI, NCFB-2016, Nov 16-18, BISR Jaipur.

  56. Kumar, B., Verma, P.*. Fungal Assisted Microwave Pretreatment of Rice Straw for Enhanced Enzymatic Hydrolysis. MSI, NCFB-2016, Nov 16-18, BISR Jaipur.

  57. Agrawal, K., Verma, P.*, Bio-composite: A Clean Approach using Fungal Assisted synthesis. MSI, MSI, ETFPP- 2015, BHU, Varanasi, India

  58. Kumar, B., Verma, P.*. Microwave-assisted pretreatment of rice straw with FeCl3 in combination with orthophosphoric acid for improving enzymatic hydrolysis. AMI, 7-10, December 2015, JNU, New Delhi, India

  59. Nisha Bhardwaj, Kakoli Chanda, Himanshu Prasad, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, Gauri Dutt Sharma, Renu Bhatt, Pradeep Verma*. Optimization of Xylanase Production in Aspergillus oryzae Using Different Agro-waste by Response Surface Methodology NHBT 2015 Nov.22-25,2015 Trivandrum.

  60. Ansar Alam, Kakoli Chanda, Himanshu Prasad, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, Gauri Dutt Sharma, Renu Bhatt, Pradeep Verma*. Synthesis and Identification of Some Important Bioactive Molecules Produced by a Strain of Aspergillus Oryzae Isolated from Assam NHBT 2015 Nov.22-25,2015 Trivandrum.

  61. Ansar Alam, Kakoli Chanda, Himanshu Prasad, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, Gauri Dutt Sharma, Renu Bhatt Pradeep Verma*. Optimization of Cellulase Production from a Strain of Schizophyllum commue by OFAT Approach using Wheat Bran as Substrate, NHBT 2015 Nov.22-25,2015 Trivandrum

  62. Agrawal, K., Venkatesh, C. Verma, P.*. Exploitation of laccase for bio-composites synthesis and dye degradation NHBT 2015 Nov.22-25,2015 Trivandrum

  63. Kumar, B., Verma, P.*. A comparative study of Lignocellulosic biomass pre-treatment for production of bio fuel and value-added product ICRABR-201514th to 17th March, 2015 at MNRE Kapurthala, Punjab

  64. Verma P.*, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, Supriya Dhruv Biodegradation of Malachite green by novel copper-tolerant Ochrobactrum pseudogrignonsense strain GGUPV1 isolated from copper mine waste ICETB-20146th to 9th Nov, 2014 at JNU Delhi.

  65. Bhardwaj, N. & Verma, P.* Isolation of potential Cellulase and Xylanase producing fungal strains from selected areas of Assam waste ICETB-20146th to 9th Nov, 2014 at JNU Delhi

  66. Verma P.* Role of peroxometal complex in delignification of wood biomass for enhanced sugar production. International Conference: Wood Is Good: Current Trends and Future Prospects in Wood Utilization21st to 23rd Nov, 2014, Indian Institute of Wood Science Technology, Bengaluru

  67. Verma P.* and Venkatesh Chaturvedi Generation of Electricity Through Metabolism of Chicken Feathers by Pseudomonas aeruginosa In A Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) International Symposium on – FDMIR-2013(AMI-2013) 17th to 20th Nov, 2013 at MD University, Rohtak

  68. Humaira Sheikh, Kanisk Jaiswal, Ravi Shankar, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, K. Kesvan, Renu Bhatt, Pradeep Verma. Antibacterial/antialgal properties of Silver Nanoparticles (SNP) synthesised by chemical reduction method accepted for presentation in the Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference on 24-26 April 2013 at the University Azores, Portugal

  69. Humaira Sheikh, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, Pradeep Verma. (2013) Generation of Biomass and Bioelectricity from Cultures of Cyanobacteria by Employing Microbial Fuel Cells, algae biofuels and products international conferences 2013, Toronto

  70. Anamika Pandey, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, Pradeep Verma. Optimization of Xylanase Production by Apergillus niger by Employing Various Agrowastes National Conference in Science College in Bilaspur

  71. Humaira Sheikh, Kanisk Jaiswal, Ravi Shankar, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, K. Kesvan, Renu Bhatt, Pradeep Verma. Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNP) through chemical reduction method and evaluation of its antialgal activity on two common cyanobacteria, DBT sponsored National Seminar on Advances in Molecular Pharmaceutics, Nanomedicine, Nanobiotechnology and Drug Research at Columbia College of Pharmacy Raipur

  72. Maya Vaishnaw, Pradeep Verma Determination of antioxidant activity of commercial honey and flowers National Symposium on Plant Biology and its Role in Sustainable Food and Energy Production Organised by Department of Botany 2012 GGV Bilaspur

  73. Monika Chandravanshi, Manoj Rahangdale, Pradeep Verma. A Novel attached Culture Method for Treatment of Copper Industry Wastewater, National Symposium on Plant Biology and its Role in Sustainable Food and Energy Production, Organized by Department of Botany, 2012, GGV Bilaspur

  74. Pradeep Verma, National seminar on INSPIRE-2010, Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology and Government of India, organised by Assam University, Silchar-788011.

  75. Pradeep Verma National workshop of GCMS 2010 Organised by Department of Life Sciences, Assam University, Silchar-788011.

  76. Pradeep Verma National seminar on ‘Sustainable Livelihood Development through Fruits and Vegetables Processing in the North eastern India’, 2010, Assam University, Silchar, Organised by Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Technology, Assam University, Silchar-788011. Sponsored by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.

  77. Pradeep Verma, C Mai, Y Xie, J Dyckmans, H Militz, (2009) Mode of action of DMDHEU treatment against wood decay by white and brown rot fungi, European conference on wood modification (ECWM), April 27-29, 2009, Stockholm, Sweden

  78. Pradeep Verma, Watanabe, T. (2009) Current Status of Biofuels Policy and their Technological Development in India Global COE conference March 11-13, 2009 Kyoto, Japan

  79. Pradeep Verma. (2008) Biofuels and Future Challenges JSPS Science dialogue, Ritsumikan Senior Science High School, 15 July 2008, Kyoto, Japan

  80. P Verma, C Mai, A Krause, H Militz. 2005, Studies on the Resistance of DMDHEU Treated Wood against White-rot and Brown-rot fungi oral presentation at IRG Conference (Recipient of Ron Cockcroft Award), Bangalore, India

  81. Pradeep Verma, Dutta Madamwar. Participated in the International Symposium on New Horizons in Biotechnology (NHBT 2001) presented the poster entitled, Production of Ligninolytic Enzymes by Co-cultivation of P. ostreatus and P. chrysosporium for Textile Dyes, Decolorization. Organised by Council of Industrial Research (CSIR) Trivandrum, India

  82. Pradeep Verma, Dutta Madamwar. Participated in the 41st Association of Microbiology of India (India), presented the poster entitled “Decolorization of Synthetic dyes by Phanerchatete chrysosporium, Jaipur, India.

  83. Pradeep Verma, Dutta Madamwar. Participated in Mycological Society of India (MSI), presented the poster entitled “Production of ligninolytic enzymes by Co-cultivation of Different White Rot Fungi for Faster Degradation of Neem Hull Waste” Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.

  84. Pradeep Verma, Dutta Madamwar. Participated in UGC-DSA Sap Symposium, presented the poster entitled “Decolourization of Various Synthetic Dyes by White Rot Fungus P. chrysosporium”, Department of Bioscience, Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120, Gujarat, India.

  85. Pradeep Verma participated in the 2nd International Symposium on Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Allergy, Organised by Sun Pharma Advanced Research Centre, University of Buffalo, NewYork and Indian Allergy Institute, Baroda, Gujarat, India.

  86. Pradeep Verma, Dutta Madamwar, participated in the 41st Association of Microbiology of India (India), presented the poster entitled “Decolorization of Synthetic dyes by Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Jaipur, India.

  87. Participated in Scanning Electron Microscope Workshop, at Uppsala, Sweden (2005)

  88. Participated in Training on High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), Organised by Cammag Switzerland, Mumbai, India (2001)

  89. Participated in Workshop on Recent Technique in Electrophoresis, organised by Spinco Biotech Limited, India, Yercaud, Tamil Nadu, India (2000)

Organized

Convenor, organizing, and chair in Conference

  1. X International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (15-18 Dec. X SEEC 2025), IIT, Jodhpur, Sustainable Low-Cost Microalgal Cultivation System for Scale-Up and Integrated Municipal Wastewater Treatment and High-Value Biomass Production (Plenary Talk, and chair)

  2. Advances in Biotechnology, Bioprocess, and Structural Biology”, by IIT, Roorkee, and BRSI, India, December 11 to 14, 2025, Breaking Biomass Recalcitrance: Microwave-Assisted Integrated Pretreatment Strategies for Efficient Bioconversion of Agro-industrial Wastes, (Invited Talk, and chair)

  3. Biotechnology for Sustainable Development and Circular Economy (BSDCE-2025) 7-10 December, 2025, SIKSHA ‘O’ ANUSANDH, Bioprocess Optimization of High Lutein Production using Diverse Microalgal spp. and its Assessment of Purification, Characterization, and Antioxidant Potentials, (Invited Talk, and chair)

  4. International Conference on WASTE Management-2025 at Manipal University, Jaipur, from 11-12 November 2025 (Keynote speaker and chair)

  5. 5th Annual International Conference of AMI 2024 “perspectives of microbes for human welfare”, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India, from 14-17 November 2024. (Oral presentation Session 2 Chair)

  6. National Conference on Research and Innovations in Industrial & Marine Biotechnology: A Circular Economy (RIIMBCE-2024) (Advisory committee).

  7. National Conference on Advances in Biochemical Sciences: Basic to Translational Research, 20-21 March 2024, CURAJ, Ajmer, Rajasthan (Session 4 chair).

  8. International Conference on Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Bioeconomy” under the aegis of the Ajmer chapter of the Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI). Kishangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India (31st Jan-1st Feb, 2024) (Convenor).

  9. National Conference on Advances in Biochemical Sciences: Basic to Translational Research. 20-21 March, 2024 (Advisory committee).

  10. International conference (G-20) of Biotechnology and Human Welfares”: Vision 20230 and Beyond, International conferences of Biotechnology and Human Welfares”: Vision 20230 and Beyond. (ICBHW-2023). 03-04 March, 2023 at Department of Biotechnology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana, India. (Session 10 chair).

  11. International Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Health (BSAEH-2021), Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI), 04-08 April 2021, Jaipur, India. (Organizing member)

  12. Fifth International Online Conference on Reuse and Recycling of Materials (Polymers, Wood, Paper, Leather, Glass, Metals, Ceramics, Semiconductors, Water, etc) and their products (ICRM 2020). 11th 13th December 2020, Kottayam, Kerala, India. (Session 6 Plenary session Chair).

  13. Fifth International Online Conference on Reuse and Recycling of Materials (Polymers, Wood, Paper, Leather, Glass, Metals, Ceramics, Semiconductors, Water, etc) and their products (ICRM 2020). 11th 13th December 2020, Kottayam, Kerala, India. (Session 10 Invited session Chair).

  14. International Conference on Molecular Basis of Disease & Therapeutics. 8-10 March, 2019. (Patron).