Dr. Vasudha Agnihotri
Scientist E
,Himachal Regional Centre
Contact: (0592) 241041(O) Extension :84
Area of Specialization
Adsorption studies
Bioremediation
Phytoremediation
Wastewater treatment
Environmental chemistry
Natural product chemistry
Soil and water quality monitoring
Water conservation
Analytical instrumentation and applications
Qualification
- B.Sc. from Obra Degree Collage, Obra (Purvanchal University) in 1998.
- M.Sc.(Chemical Sciences) from IIT Roorkee in 2001.
- CSIR-NET-JRF Qualified in 2002.
- GATE Qualified in 2003.
- PhD(Chemical Sciences) from IIP Dehradun (Degree from H.N.B.Garhwal University, Srinagar)in 2011.
Expertise
Adsorption Processes
Biochemistry
Water and soil quality monitoring
Carbon Material synthesis
Wastewater treatment including heavy metals and emerging pollutants
Chromatographic and spectrometric instruments
Nutraceutical analysis
Work Experience
Scientist D
Research & Development
G.B Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment
2008-Till Date
Countries Visited
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Netherlands
Awards / Recognition
National
Life Member of Chemical Research Society of India
Life member of Indian Science Congress
Academic Supervision
- Status
- Completed
- Ongoing
- Doctoral
- 1
- 4
- Post Graduation
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M.TechM.PhilMSc
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- Bachelor
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- Industrial Training
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Research Interests
| Broad Subject Area | Specialization | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Adsorption Processes | Water purification, soil treatment, chromatography, post-harvest processing, , thermal swing adsorption process etc. |
| Biochemistry | Phytochemicals | Medicinal plants and traditional foods |
| Environmental Sciences | Water, soil and sediment quality assessment | Surface and groundwater monitoring, petroleum purification |
Publications
Skills
| Technical Skills |
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Extra curricular activities
- Hobbies: Music, Gardening, Reading, Trekking.
- Sports: Badminton
Dr. Vasudha Agnihotri vasudhaagnihotri@yahoo.com vasudha@gbpihed.nic.in