Ministry of Education
Gagan Matta
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Prof Gagan Matta

Male Doctor of Philosophy
Associate Professor
Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Uttarakhand
Expertise: Environmental Sciences
ORCID 0000-0002-2893-7108 Scopus 56641382400
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29 Publications
10 Projects
310 Scopus Citations
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29 Total
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Professional Recognition

Member of National Committee for International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry (IUPAC
2026
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, India
Selected as Participant in International Joint-Research and Training Program
2025
National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan in collaboration NSTC & Ministry of Environment,
Convener for WISE – WIDUSHI PAC Meeting
2024
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India & Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar
Best Teacher Award
2024
Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar
Scientist of the Year Award
2024
Society of Biological Sciences and Rural Development, Allahabad
Science Communicator for 108th Indian Science Congress
2023
ISCA Haridwar Chapter
Shodh Ratna
2022
Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University)
Convener for SERB VORTEX Conclave in organic and physical chemistry
2021
by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body under the Department of Science a
Certificate of Appreciation
2020
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Alumni Association, Haridwar
International Travel Support
2018
Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
Young Scientist Award for Water Quality Research
2018
World Education Summit
Invited Talk in IISF on Swachh Bharat
2017
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Member of 2nd BRICS Young Scientists Conclave, Hangzhou, China
2017
Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Environmentalist of the Year Award
2016
National Environmental Science Association, New Delhi
AWARD FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
2016
Indus Foundation during Indo - US Education Submit, New Delhi
DST Representative in Science Communcator in ISCA Haridwar Chapter
2016
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Certificate of Appreciation
2016
International Conference on Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology
Distinguished Researcher Award
2015
International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (ICSET - 2015), at Birla Institute o
Distinguished Scientist Award
2014
Vishwashanti Multipurpose Society, India during 1st International Congress on Science and Technology
Distinguished best researchers and academicians award
2012
International Society of Science and Technology in Sri Lanka Foundation Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Best Performer Award
2011
World Congress for Man and Nature “Global Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation” organized by
International Young Scientist Award
2010
International Congress on Environmental Research, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius
Certificate of Appreciation
2009
Rotary International
Junior Young Scientist Award & Gold-Plated Medal
2008
Action for Sustainable, Efficacious Development and Awareness (ASEA) Society, India
UGC Meritorious Fellowship
2008
UGC, New Delhi
First prize in Poster Presentation
2007
National Workshop on Solid Waste Disposal organized by Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar
First Prize in Poster Presentation
2006
UGC-SAP National Seminar on Biodiversity of Uttaranchal State, in Department of Zoology & Environmen

Community & Membership

Board of Studies, Department of Zoology & Environmental Science, Gurukul Kangri (Deemed Un
Member (Till Date)
Jan 2018
Green Audit Cell, Gurukul Kangri (Deemed University), Haridwar
Convener (Till Date)
Jan 2015
Alumni Association, Gurukul Kangri (Deemed University), Haridwar
Secretary
Jan 2015
Royal Society of Chemistry, London
Member for 5 Years
Jan 2018
International Water Association
Member for 2 Years
Jan 2018
International Water Association
Member for 2 Years
Jan 2021
American Chemical Society
Member for 1 Year
Jan 2025

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2009
Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
Master of Science
2006
Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
Associate Professor
May 2023 – Present
Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Mar 2020 – Mar 2023
Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Mar 2015 – Mar 2020
Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Assistant Professor
Mar 2011 – Mar 2015
Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar | Department of Environmental Science
Agricultural Sciences
Environmental Sciences

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Scholarly Work

Development of a Hydro-Environmental Quality Indexing Framework for Assessing Water Resilience in the Himalayan Headwaters under Climate and Anthropogenic Stressors
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹60 Crore
Duration: 2026 – Ongoing
Model Natural Farming and Training Center
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹77.15 Crore
Duration: 2024 – Ongoing
WIDUSHI – PAC Meeting
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Other
Amount: ₹12.25 Crore
Duration: 2024 – 2024
Development of mobile application and trained communicators for Health hygiene risk communication
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹13.95 Crore
Duration: 2022 – 2024
SERB-VORTEX Conclave
Completed
Role: Other
Amount: ₹19 Crore
Duration: 2021 – 2021
Impact assessment of pre and post COVID19 on air and water quality of Haridwar District in Uttarakhand
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹4.03 Crore
Duration: 2021 – 2023
Water quality assessment and indexing of River Ganga and Ganga canal in Uttarakhand
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹30.16 Crore
Duration: 2017 – 2021
Health risk awareness with special reference to water hygiene and Environmental conservation by development of webportal and awareness campaigns in Uttarakhand
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹12.05 Crore
Duration: 2014 – 2016
Impact of industrial growth on water and soil quality and its health risk assessment with special reference to heavy metal contamination
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹19.82 Crore
Duration: 2012 – 2014
Ecological Assessment analysis of River Yamuna using the application of statistics and modeling
Completed
Agency: University Grants Commission Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹6 Crore
Duration: 2012 – 2013

Ecological assessment of River Yamuna with special reference to Water quality indexing in Himalayan Region

University Gurukul Kangri University
Year 2022
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Water quality modelling of Ganga River System in Himalayan Region

University Gurukul Kangri University
Year 2023
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Environmental repercussion of industrial growth on groundwater quality and its health risk assessment in Industrial Estate of Dehradun District, Uttarakhand

University Gurukul Kangri University
Year 2024
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Impact of industrial and municipal wastewater on Groundwater and Ramganga River System in Inter-State Region

University Gurukul Kangri University
Year 2025
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Spatio-temporal variation in distribution of Oak forests, their regeneration status and associated insect fauna in the Central Himalaya

University Gurukul Kangri University
Year 2026
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Positive and Negative Behavior Communication (Copyright)

Dr. Gagan Matta
- Application No. : A-152103/2024 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Unreliable/Misinformation (Copyright)

Dr. Gagan Matta
- Application No. : L-157039/2024 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Sustainable Scientific Information System (Copyright)

Dr. Gagan Matta
- Application No. : A-157257/2025 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Tree of Scientists and Academicians for Factual Information System

Dr. Gagan Matta
- Application No. : A-156075/2024 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Tree of Science Communicators for Factual Information System

Dr. Gagan Matta
- Application No. : A-156256/2024 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Tree of PR – Press for individuals and communities for Factual Information System

Dr. Gagan Matta
- Application No. : A-156219/2024 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Tree of Scientific Institutions for Factual Information System

Dr. Gagan Matta
- Application No. : A-158446/2025 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Structure of Factual Information System

Dr. Gagan Matta
- Application No. : A-157616/2025 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Science Communication Model of “Factual information System via Scientists – Government – Society

Dr. Gagan Matta
- Application No. : A-158286/2025 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Diversified Science & Society Communication (Copyright)

Dr. Gagan Matta
- Application No. : AT-20250159611 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Scholarly Publications

Hydrochemical characterization of groundwater quality using chemometric analysis and water quality indices in the foothills of Himalayas

Journal Article
Environment, Development and Sustainability. Year: 2023. Volume: 25 , Issue: 12 , Pages: 14229-14260 .
Authors: Anjali Nayak; Gagan Matta; D. P. Uniyal
DOI 10.1007/s10668-022-02661-4 Crossref Crossref: 79

A study on physico-chemical Characteristics to assess the pollution status of river Ganga in Uttarakhand

Journal Article
Year: 2014.
Authors: Matta, G.

Quality estimation of ground water in industrial Estate of Uttarakhand

Journal Article
Pollution Research. Year: 2016.
Authors: Matta, G.; Kumar, A.; Walia, A.; Kumar, S.; Mishra, H.K.; Dhingra, G.K.; Pokhriyal, P.; Wats, M.

Mercury, lead and arsenic: Impact on environment and human health

Journal Article
Year: 2016.
Authors: Matta, G.; Gjyli, L.

Assessment of species diversity and impact of pollution on limnological conditions of River Ganga

Journal Article
International Journal of Water. Year: 2017. Volume: 11 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 87 .
Authors: Matta, G.; Uniyal, D.P.
DOI 10.1504/IJW.2017.083759 Crossref Crossref: 27

Assessment of Heavy Metals Toxicity and Ecological Impact on Surface Water Quality Using HPI in Ganga River

Journal Article
INAE Letters. Year: 2018. Volume: 3 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 123-129 .
Authors: Gagan Matta; Amit Kumar; Amit Kumar; Pradeep K. Naik; Avinash Kumar; Nalin Srivastava
DOI 10.1007/s41403-018-0041-4 Crossref Crossref: 49

Applicability of WQI and Scientific Communication for Conservation of River Ganga System in India

Book Chapter
Year: 2020. Pages: 265-267 .
Authors: Gagan Matta
DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-13068-8_66

Marine litter on the Albanian coastline: Baseline information for improved management

Journal Article
Ocean & Coastal Management. Year: 2020. Volume: 187 , Pages: 105108 .
Authors: Laura Gjyli; Thomais Vlachogianni; Jerina Kolitari; Gagan Matta; Osman Metalla; Silvana Gjyli
DOI 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2020.105108 Crossref Crossref: 59
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