Dr. Kumud Kant Awasthi

Dr. Kumud Kant Awasthi is a Professor at the School of Basic and Applied Sciences, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram, Haryana, India. He brings extensive academic, administrative, and research experience from his previous roles at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, and the National Institute of Animal Welfare (MoEF&CC, GoI), Faridabad. An expert in nanotoxicology and environmental toxicology, Dr. Awasthi has specialized in studying nanoparticle toxicity through both in vivo and in vitro models. He holds Indian and German patents, has edited multiple books, special issues in reputed journals, and secured copyrights. In addition, he worked as Program Manager for animal welfare initiatives at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and was appointed as an Environment Auditor by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB). Dr. Awasthi has been invited by the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. He is serving as a member of CPCSEA’s Animal Ethics Committees. A life member of several scientific societies, he plays a significant role in organizing national and international academic conferences.

• Ph.D. from Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2014.
• M.Sc. Zoology from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2009.
• B.Sc. (Zoology, Botany Chemistry) from CSJM, University Kanpur 2002.

16 years

• Total Publications: 135
• Total Citations: 1700,  h-index: 23

1. A Awasthi, KK Awasthi, PJ John, Nanomaterials is Biology, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-2 2021
2. R Shrivastava, RS Rajaura, S Srivastava, KK Awasthi, Second International Conference on “Recent Trends in Environment and Sustainable Development” (RTESD 2019), Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-2, 2021
3. KK Awasthi, CS Yadav, MS Sankhla, Environmental Toxicology: Impact on Human Health (Environ Tox 2021) 25th-26th November 2021, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Proceeding International 3(6), 2021, (ISSN 2668-6384)
4. KK Awasthi, CS Yadav, MS Sankhla, The toxicity of everyday life: understanding the environmental risks to human health, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-3, 2023
5. KK Awasthi, G Awasthi, MS Sankhla, Advancing environmental toxicology: Safeguarding human and animal health, Materials Today: Proceedings 1-3, 2023
6. KK Awasthi, S Srivastava, Sushila (2024) Innovative pathways to environmental sustainability: bridging technology, agriculture, and energy for a greener future, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 1-3.

1. Awasthi G, Kumar A, Awasthi KK, Singh AP, Vajpayee P, Mishra K, Tripathi RD (2017) Green synthesis of nanoparticles: an emerging phyotechnology (Book chapter: Green technology and Environmental Sustainability: Springer International) ISBN 978-3-319-50654-8 pp 339-363.
2. Awasthi G, Singh T, Awasthi A, Awasthi KK, (2019) Arsenic in mushroam, fish, and animal products in book “Arsenic in drinking water & food by Springer International. Book Chapter: Arsenic in Drinking Water and Food, Springer Nature Singapore Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-981-13-8587-2 pp 307-323.
3. A Sharma, A Agrawal, S Kumar, KK Awasthi, K Awasthi, A Awasthi (2021) Zinc oxide nanostructures–based biosensors, Nanostructured Zinc Oxide by Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-12-818900-9 pp 655-695
4. A Agrawal, A Sharma, G Awasthi, A Awasthi, KK Awasthi (2021) Toxicity assessment and antibacterial activity of ZnO nanoparticles, Nanostructured Zinc Oxide, by Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-12-818900-9 pp 511-552
5. RK Verma, G Awasthi, MS Sankhla, KK Awasthi, M Saxena, V Aseri, A Awasthi (2022) Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences, New Horizons in Life Science ISBN: 978-93-92953-00-2
6. Vanisree C.R., MS Sankhla, P Singh, EB Jadhav, RK Verma, KK Awasthi, G Awasthi and V Nagar (2022) Heavy Metal Contamination of Food Crops: Transportation via Food Chain, Human Consumption, Toxicity and Management Strategies, Heavy Metals – New Insights, Intech Open UK
7. CR Vanisree, Prashant Singh, Ekta B Jadhav, Malavika S Nair, Mahipal Singh Sankhla, Kapil Parihar, KK Awasthi (2022) Effect of climate change and soil dynamics on soil microbes and fertility of soil, Microbiome Under Changing Climate, Implications and Solutions pp 437-468 ISBN 978-0-323-90571-8 by Elsevier.
8. A Singh, A Sharma, RK Verma, RL Chopade, PP Pandit, V Nagar, V Aseri, KK Awasthi, Heavy Metal Contamination of Water and Their Toxic Effect on Living Organisms, New Insights, Intech Open UK
9. CR Vanshree, M Singhal, M Sexena, MS Sankhla, K Parihar, EB Jadhav, KK Awasthi, Microbes as biocontrol agent: From crop protection till food security, Relationship Between Microbes and the Environment for Sustainable Ecosystem (Elsevier)
10. S Manwani, CR Vanisree, V Jiman, KK Awasthi, CS Yadav, MS Sankhla, Heavy Metal Contamination in Vegetables and Their Toxic Effects on Human Health, – Sustainable Crop Production: Recent Advances 181, New Insights, Intech Open UK
11. A Agrawal, R Sharma, A Sharma, KK Awasthi, K Awasthi, A Awasthi, ZnO Nanostructures for Latent Fingerprints, Friction Ridge Analysis: Applications of Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint Development. Springer
12. B Mavry, V Nagar, V Soni, AM Divakaran, KK Awasthi, CS Yadav, Visualization of Latent Fingerprint Using Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles, Friction Ridge Analysis: Applications of Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint Development. Springer
13. EB Jadhav, Shefali, V Nagar, V Aseri, P Kumari, V Godara, S Lohar, KK Awasthi Phyto‐Metalloproteins and Restoration of Freshwater Ecosystems. Aquatic Contamination: Tolerance and Bioremediation, 131-144
14. V Aseri, V Nagar, A Sharma, A Singh, MS Sankhla, KK Awasthi, Status of Arsenic Contamination in Paddy Fields: Soil Water Chemistry, Arsenic in Rice, 27-46

1. Editor, Friction Ridge Analysis – Applications of Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint (Springer) ISBN 978-981-99-4027-1
2. Editor, Nanoparticles in Fingerprinting: Advanced Method for Development of Latent Fingerprints by Apple Academic Press by CRC Taylor & Francis group) ISBN 9781998511921
3. Editor, Arsenic Toxicity: Effect on Human Health, ISBN 978-93-83805-17-4
4. Editor, Environmental Toxicology: Pollutants and Health Impacts, ISBN 978-93-83805-16-7
5. Editor, Recent Trends in Forensic Science, ISBN 978-93-83805-20-4
6. Editor, Bioremediation of Environmental Toxicants (CRC Press by Taylor & Francis group) ISBN 9781003310136.
7. Editor of RTESD 2019 Proceeding (Scientific Publisher) ISBN: 978-93-89412-36-9
8. Editor, EnvTox 2021, Proceeding International, Special Issue 3(6), 2021, (ISSN 2668-6384)
9. Guest Editor, Special issue in Forensic Science International: Animals & Environment (Elsevier)
10. Guest Editor of Special Issues in Environment Science and Pollution Research (Springer)
11. Guest Editor of Special Issues in Materials Today proceedings (Elsevier)
12. Editor, Course Module for P.G. Diploma on Animal Welfare IGNOU, Delhi.
13. Guest Editor of Special Issue of Materials Today proceedings for National Conference on Environmental Toxicology: Impact on Human Health 2021, 2022 (Elsevier)
14. Guest Editor of Special issue of international journal of Environmental and Pollution Research for National Conference on Environmental Toxicology: Impact on Human Health 2021, 2022(Springer)
15. Guest Editor of Special Issue of International journal of Environmental and Pollution Research for International Conference on Nanomaterials in Biology 2019, 2021(Springer)
16. Guest Editor of Special Issue of International journal of Materials Today proceedings for International Conference on Nanomaterials in Biology 2019, 2021 (Elsevier)
17. Editor, Introducing the Synergy between Forensic Science and Environmental Analysis. (Springer)
18. Editor, Nanotechnology in Food Safety: Exploring Microbial Toxicology & Risk Assessment (Apple Academic Press by CRC Taylor & Francis group)
19. Guest Editor in Special issue “Role of Nanoparticle Use in Forensic and Fingerprint Identification” by Zaštita Materiala, ISSN (Print): 0351-9465, ISSN (Online): 2466-2585.
20. Editor, Environmental Toxicology, Wiley-Scrivener, ISBN 978-1394268009
21. Guest Editor, Special issue “The Green Revolt: Building Sustainable Solutions” Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer). ISBN: 978-3-031-93444-5
22. Guest Editor, Special issue “Recent Trends on Environment & Sustainable Development” Proceedings of Erath & Environment Sciences (Springer).
23. Editor, Functional Fluorescent Nanocomposites: Innovations and Applications in Sensing and Bioimaging, Scrivener Publishing -WILEY VCH.
24. Editor, AI and Networks in Systems Biology: Computational Modeling and Simulation of Microbial Diseases, Scrivener Publishing -WILEY VCH
25. Editor, Microplastics Everywhere: An Emerging Health Threat to Environment and Life on Earth ?, Scrivener Publishing -WILEY VCH
26. Editor, Design and Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites, Scrivener Publishing -WILEY VCH
27. Editor, Biochar Nanotechnology: A Sustainable Solution to Climate Change, Scrivener Publishing -WILEY VCH
28. Editor, Special Issue on “Nanoparticle Transport & Bioaccumulation in Ecosystems” The Open Environmental Research Journal (Elsevier).
29. Editor, Heavy metal contamination ion water: Sources, Impact & Advanced Mitigation Strategies. Apple Academic Press by CRC Taylor & Francis group)
30. Guest Editor, Special issue on Advanced Nanotechnology in Forensic Science, revolutionizing Finger print identification & crime scene management. Current Nanoscience, Bentham Science.
31. Guest Editor, Special issue on Nanotechnology: Enhancing efficacy and safety in Environmental Pollution remediation. Current Nanoscience, Bentham Science.

1. Executive Member, Soft Materials Research Society India (SMRS).
2. Executive Member, International Society for Life Sciences (ISLS).
3. Life Member, Society of Toxicology, India (STOX).
4. Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA).
5. Life Member, Material Research Society of India (MRSI).
6. Life Member, International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID).
7. Life Member, European Society of Toxicology in vitro (ESTIV).
8. Life Member, Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS).