Ministry of Education
Dhananjay Kumar
VIDWAN ID: 128789

Dr Dhananjay Kumar

Male Doctor of Philosophy
Associate Professor | Department of Botany and Microbiology (Srinagar)
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Univeristy, Srinagar, Garhwal
Uttarakhand
Expertise: Biology
ORCID 0000-0001-7469-8593 Scopus 57212687736 ResearcherID AAP-1735-2013 Google Scholar z5OXj6YAAAAJ
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40 Publications
2 Projects
1240 Scopus Citations
1137 CrossRef
21 Years 8 Months Total Experience
Publications
40 Total
Articles
33
Chapters
7
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Professional Recognition

Junior Research Fellowship
2005
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi
Senior Research Fellowship
2007
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi
Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship
2012
University Grants Commission, New Delhi

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The Association of Microbiologists of India
Life Member
Jan 2013
The Biotech Research Society, India
Life Member
Jan 2020

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2011
Central Agricultural University, Imphal
Master of Science
2004
Central Agricultural University, Imphal
Bachelor of Science
2002
ACE Manufacturing Systems Ltd
Associate Professor
Jun 2025 – Present
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Univeristy, Srinagar, Garhwal | Department of Botany and Microbiology (Srinagar)
Assistant Professor - Selection Grade
Jun 2022 – Jun 2025
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Univeristy, Srinagar, Garhwal
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Jun 2017 – Jun 2022
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Univeristy, Srinagar, Garhwal
Assistant Professor (Grade-I)
Jun 2013 – Jun 2017
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Univeristy, Srinagar, Garhwal | Department of Botany and Microbiology (Srinagar)
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Feb 2012 – Jun 2013
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Research Scholar
Sep 2004 – Sep 2011
Banaras Hindu University, Banaras
Biological Sciences
Biology

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Scholarly Work

Potential of algal biofilms in bioremediation of domestic and industrial wastewaters: A promising approach for industrial applications
Other
Role: Other
Amount: ₹26.67 Lac
Duration: 2021 – Ongoing
Diversity of microalgae and cyanobacteria across the thermal- and chemical gradients in geothermal fields of Uttarakhand Himalaya
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹6 Lac
Duration: 2014 – 2017

Biomass and Lipid Productivities of Microalgae Isolated from Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand

University Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Year 2022
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Diversity of microalgae and cyanobacteria in the selected hot springs of Garhwal Himalaya

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Year 2022
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Scholarly Publications

Copper(II) and lead(II) sorption from aqueous solution by non-living Spirogyra neglecta

Journal Article
Bioresource Technology. Year: 2007. Volume: 98 , Issue: 18 , Pages: 3622-3629 .
Authors: A SINGH; D KUMAR; J GAUR
DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2006.11.041 Crossref Crossref: 53 Scopus Scopus: 69

Removal of metal ions by Phormidium bigranulatum (Cyanobacteria)-dominated mat in batch and continuous flow systems

Journal Article
Bioresource Technology. Year: 2012. Volume: 104 , Pages: 202-207 .
Authors: Dhananjay Kumar; Jyoti Rai; J.P. Gaur
DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2011.11.002 Crossref Crossref: 34 Scopus Scopus: 35

Removal of Cu(II) and Pb(II) by Pithophora oedogonia: Sorption, desorption and repeated use of the biomass

Journal Article
Journal of Hazardous Materials. Year: 2008. Volume: 152 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 1011-1019 .
Authors: Alpana Singh; Dhananjay Kumar; J.P. Gaur
DOI 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.07.076 Crossref Crossref: 52 Scopus Scopus: 59

Mono-component versus binary isotherm models for Cu(II) and Pb(II) sorption from binary metal solution by the green alga Pithophora oedogonia

Journal Article
Bioresource Technology. Year: 2008. Volume: 99 , Issue: 17 , Pages: 8280-8287 .
Authors: Dhananjay Kumar; Alpana Singh; J.P. Gaur
DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2008.03.008 Crossref Crossref: 54 Scopus Scopus: 59

Kinetic and isotherm modeling of lead(II) sorption onto some waste plant materials

Journal Article
Chemical Engineering Journal. Year: 2009. Volume: 148 , Issue: 2-3 , Pages: 226-233 .
Authors: Sharda Gupta; Dhananjay Kumar; J.P. Gaur
DOI 10.1016/j.cej.2008.08.019 Crossref Crossref: 65 Scopus Scopus: 102

Sorption of paraquat and 2,4-D by an oscillatoria Sp.-Dominated cyanobacterial mat

Journal Article
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Year: 2010. Volume: 160 , Issue: 8 , Pages: 2475-2485 .
Authors: Dhananjay Kumar; Bhanu Prakash; Lalit K. Pandey; J. P. Gaur
DOI 10.1007/s12010-009-8710-0 Crossref Crossref: 23 Scopus Scopus: 27

Prospects and constraints in studying the biodiversity of agriculturally important microalgae and cyanobacteria and useful statistical tools

Review
Biodiversity and Conservation. Year: 2022. Volume: 31 , Issue: 4 , Pages: 1095-1124 .
Authors: Sana F. Ikram; Lakhan Singh; Dhananjay Kumar; Chandra M. Sharma
DOI 10.1007/s10531-022-02388-8 Crossref Crossref: 10 Scopus Scopus: 9

Genetic manipulation of photosynthesis to enhance crop productivity under changing environmental conditions

Review
Photosynthesis Research. Year: 2023. Volume: 155 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 1-21 .
Authors: Abhishek Kumar; Shiv Shanker Pandey; Dhananjay Kumar; Bhumi Nath Tripathi
DOI 10.1007/s11120-022-00977-w Crossref Crossref: 12 Scopus Scopus: 12
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