Personal Information

Prof. Pradeep Verma

Professor
Department of Microbiology
Dean (School)
Department of Sports Bio-Sciences

MSc Microbiology (MDSU, Ajmer) PhD, Microbiology (SPU, Gujarat), UNESCO Fellow, Institute of Microbiology, Academy of Science, Prague, Czech Republic, Visiting Scientist, UFZ Centre for Env. Research, Halle, Germany, Postdoctoral, Gottingen Uni. Germany

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                          

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

 

Academic and Research Experiences

2021- Till Date    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

 

  • JSPS Fellow-2007, Kyoto University, Japan
  • DFG Postdoctoral Fellow-2005, Gottingen University, Germany
  • Postdoctoral Fellow-2003, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
  • UNESCO Fellow-2002, Institute of Microbiology, Academy of Science, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Visiting Scientist-2004, UFZ Centre for Environmental Research, Halle, Germany,
  • Research Scientist-2005, Reliance Life Sciences, Rabale, Navi Mumbai
  • BRSI Fellow-2021, Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI), India
  • MSI Fellow-2020, Mycological society of India (MSI), India
  • Prof. P.K. Jain Memorial Award-2020, Mycological Society of India, (MSI), India
  • Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellow-2009, Japan
  • Ron Cockcroft Travel Award -2005, Swedish Society Sweden
  • Visiting Scientist, UFZ centre for Environmental Research, Halle/Saale, Germany

 

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 Goswami,RK., Mehariya, S., Karthikeyan, OPK., Verma, P*. 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 mdpi (IF: 3.390) Journal 2022

List of Research Publications

In last five years (2018- till date) 

 

  • 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, pp.1-19. (IF: 9.062)
  • 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, pp.1-45. (IF: 3.47).
  • 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. (IF: 11.53).
  • 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, pp.1-51. (IF: 4.20).
  • Nair, L.G., Agrawal, K. and Verma, P., 2022. An overview of sustainable approaches for bioenergy production from agro-industrial wastes. Energy Nexus, p.100086.
  • 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. (IF: 5.01)
  • 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, 3674. (IF: 4.61)
  • 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 sustain nable environment Journal of Cleaner Production. 1-26 (IF: 11.07)
  • Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*. (2022) Microalgal‐based remediation of wastewater: A step towards environment protection and management Environmental Quality Management, 1-18 (IF: 1.09)
  • 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, 1-18 (Cite Score 1.7)
  • 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, 1-16 100154 (Cite Score 4.2)
  • 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, 1-18 (IF: 2.40)
  • 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, 1-12 (IF: 2.65)
  • Bhardwaj, N,; Kumar, Bikash, Agrawal, K.; Verma, P*. (2021) Current perspective on production and applications of microbial cellulases: a review, Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 1-34, (IF: 4.98)
  • 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, 1-21, (IF: 2.81)
  • 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, 1-16. (IF: 2.65)
  • 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, 1-34, (IF: 5.19)
  • 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, 1-23 (IF: 7.39)
  • 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(4):565-580.. (IF:2.93)
  • 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, p.125510. (IF: 11.89)
  • 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, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcancer.2021.05.028      (IF: 17.01)
  • 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), 2282. (IF: 3.25)
  • 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, 130553. (IF: 8.94)
  • Agrawal, K., Chaturvedi, V., & Verma, P*. (2021). Chicken feathers: a treasure cove of useful metabolites and value-added products. Environmental Sustainability https://doi.org/10.1007/s42398-021-00160-2
  • Kumar, B., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*. (2021) Current Perspective and Advances of Microbe Assisted Electrochemical System as 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: 2.44)
  • Kumar, B., Verma, P*. (2020) Life Cycle Assessment: Blazing a Trail for Bioresources Management. Energy Conversion and Management X, Elsevier 100063 (Cite score :4.6)
  • Kumar, B., Verma, P*. (2020) Biomass-based biorefineries: An important architype towards a circular economy. Fuel. Elsevier, 119622 (IF: 8.03)
  • Goswami,RK., 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: 11.89)
  • 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: 7.34)
  • 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: 2.96)
  • Agrawal, K., Shankar, J. Raj Kumar, and Verma, P*., 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 . https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2020.1812334  (IF: 2.58)
  • 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):1050521 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2020.105052 (IF:4.90)
  • Agrawal, K., Verma, P. 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). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00869-w (IF: 4.05)
  • Kumar, B., Verma, P*., (2020). Enzyme mediated multi-product process: A concept of bio-based refinery. Industrial Crops and Products. 154(2020): 112607 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112607 (IF: 6.45)
  • 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: 3.77)
  • 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:8.63)
  • 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  (Cite Score: 6.3)
  • 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. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00640-1  (IF: 4.05)
  • 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: 2.02)
  • 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: 7.76)
  • 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: 8.12)
  • 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.  (Cite Score : 6.3)
  • 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: 4.98)
  • 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: 2.96)
  • 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.  (Cite Score:6.2)
  • 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.  (Cite Score : 6.3)
  • Agrawal, K., Bhardwaj, N., Kumar, B., Chaturvedi, V., Verma, P*. (2019) Process optimization, purification and characterization of alkaline stable white laccasse 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:8.02)
  • 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:8.02)
  • 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:4.12)
  • 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:3.17)
  • 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: 4.98)

List of Research Publications (Before 2018)

  • 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
  • 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: 4.98)
  • Chaturvedi, V., & Verma P*. (2015). Biodegradation of malachite green by a novel copper-tolerant Ochrobactrum pseudogrignonense strain GGUPV1 isolated from copper mine waste water. Bioresources and Bioprocessing. 2:42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-015-0070-8 . (IF: 4.98)
  • 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: 4.98)
  • 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 .(IF:2.73)
  • 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
  • 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  (Cite Score:6.2)
  • 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: 2.96)
  • 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: 7.96)
  • 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  (IF: 2.73)
  • 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: 0.78)
  • 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: 11.89)
  • 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: 2.49)
  • 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:2.49)
  • 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:5.56)
  • 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:4.25)
  • 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  (IF: 8.94)
  • 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  (IF: 8.94)
  • 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: 24.31)
  • 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: 24.31)
  • 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  (IF:8.94)
  • 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:4.25)
  • 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:3.09)
  • 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:2.62)
  • 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

Patents

  • Process of production of high yield of biobutanol (European patent specification 23/08/2017, Application no. 08869279.3, EP2238257 B1)
  • Procedimiento de alto rendimiento para la producción de biobutanol (Spain 2017 ES2643605T3)
  • Microwave irradiation device and method of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant materials (South Korean Patent, 14/03/2016, KR101603362B1)
  • Microwave irradiation device, linked microwave, irradiation device, and method of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant material (Republic of Korea, 14/03/2016, KR1020110073432).
  • Method Of Producing Sugar Ingredient from Plant Material (Japan Patent, 12/06/2015, JP2014024024850).
  • Microwave irradiation device, linked microwave, irradiation device, and method of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant material (South Korea Patent, 14/03/2016, KR1020117004571A).
  • Microwave Radiating device, connecting type microwave radiating device, and methods of producing sugar ingredient from plant materials (US patent, 2011 US 2011/0263843 A1).
  • Process for production 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)
  • Microwave irradiation device and method of manufacturing glycocomponent from plant materials (Japanese Patent, 2009 PCT/ JP2009/063398)
  • Process for production of high yield of biobutanol, (World Patent Organization WO Patent, 2009 WO/2009/087680)
  • Process for production of high yield of biobutanol, (Indian Patent, IP 2008, PCT/IN2008/000864; WO 2009/087680 A3)
  • Microwave Radiating device, connecting type microwave radiating device, and methods of producing sugar ingredient from plant materials (European Patent, EU patent 2012 EP 2323 461 A1) 
  • Process for production of high yield of biobutanol European Patent (EU patent 2012 EP2238 257)
  • Microwave Radiating device, connecting type microwave radiating device, and methods of producing sugar ingredient from plant materials. (Chineses Patent CN 101932716) 
  • Microwave Radiating device, connecting type microwave radiating device, and methods of producing sugar ingredient from plant materials (Canada Patent, 2010, CA2739          A1)
  • Process for production of high yield of biobutanol (Canada Patent, 2010, CA 2710671 A1)

Book Chapters

  • Kumar B., and Verma, P. (2023) Progress in Butanol Generation and Associated Challenges. In Sustainable Butanol Biofuels (pp. ). CRC Press.
  • Agrawal, K., and Verma, P. (2023). Nanofiltration Unravelling the potential of the Future. In Bio-Nano Filtration in Industrial Effluents. (pp. 18-35) CRC Press.
  • Nair, L.K., 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Kumar, B., Verma, P. (2022) Pichia pastoris: Multifaced Fungal Cell Factory of Biochemicals for Biorefinery Applications, In Fungal Biotechnology Prospects, and Avenues, CRC Press.
  • 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.
  • Agrawal, K. and Verma, P. (2022). Enzyme Kinetics: A Plethora of Information. In Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (pp. 195-211). Springer, Singapore.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Agrawal, K., Verma, P., An overview of various algal biomolecules and its applications (2022) An Integration of Phycoremediation Processes in Wastewater Treatment, 1-21, Elsevier
  • Agrawal, K., Verma, P. (2022) An overview of various algal biomolecules and its applications, 1-15, An Integration of Phycoremediation Processes in Wastewater Treatment, Elsevier
  • Prakash, C., Agrawal, K., Verma, P., Chaturvedi, V. (2021) Microalgae mediated elimination of endocrine-disrupting chemicals Phycology-Based Approaches for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery, 1-18, Taylor and Francis
  • Agrawal, K., Shah, M., Verma, P., (2021) Bioreactors: A Biological and Bioengineering Prodigy, Biological Treatment of Industrial Wastewater,  1-17, Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Agrawal, K., Verma, P., Investigation and Treatment of Industrial Wastewater by Membrane Bioreactors: An Innovative Approach (2021) Treatment of Industrial Wastewater,  1-15, Royal Society of Chemistry
  • 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
  • Agrawal, K., Alam, A.  Verma, P*., Bioprospecting and Applications of Fungi: A Game Changer in Present Scenario. (2021) Recent Trends in Mycological Research: Volume 2: Environmental and Industrial Perspective, p.1. Springer
  • Goswami, R.K., Agrawal, K., Verma, P*., (2021). An overview of theoretical and experimental approach to study environmental microflora. In Wastewater Treatment Reactors, pp.119-139.
  • 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 
  • 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 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
  • Bhardwaj N., Agrawal K., Kumar B., Verma P*. (2021) Role of enzymes in deconstruction of waste biomass for 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.
  • Komal Agrawal, Verma, P*. (2021). Applications of biomolecules of endophytic fungal origin and its future prospect. In Fungi Bio-Prospects in Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Nano-technology. Vol 3:Fungal metabolites and Nano-technology. (pp-207-230). Academic Press, Elsevier
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Agrawal, K. and Verma, P*. (2020). Degradation and detoxification of waste via bioremediation: a step toward sustainable environment. In Emerging Technologies in Environmental Bioremediation, (pp.67-83). Elsevier
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • 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
  • Chaturvedi, V., Dhruw, C., & Verma, P*. (2014). Microbial Transformation of Waste: A Clean Technology for Energy Generation by Employing Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) - A Review Book Chapter in Biotechnological Application for Environmental Protection . Editor P.C. Abhilash Publisher: Springer

Conference Proceedings

  • Mai, C., Verma, P.* , Xie Y., Dyckmans, J., & Militz, H. (2009), Mode of action of DMDHEU treatment against wood decay by white and brown rot fungi In England F., Hill, C.A.S. Militz H. Segerholm, B.K. (Hg) Proceeding of the IV European Conference on Wood Modifications (ECWM) Stockholm, Sweden 4552,
  • Verma, P* ., Mai, C., Krause, A., & Militz, H. (2005) Studies on the Resistance of DMDHEU treated Wood against White-rot and Brown-rot fungi IRG/WP document 05-10566, Swedish Society.
  • Nerud F., Baldrian P., Gabriel J.,Verma, P* Shah, V., Tomás Cajthaml Ivana Eichlerová, Merhautova V., Trnka T., Stopka P., (2003) The use of radicals generating reactions for the degradation of pollutants. Seventh International Symposium, Orlando, Florida in Situ and on-Site Bioremediation ISBN 1-57477139-6.
  • Gabriel J., Nerud F., Baldrian P.,Verma, P* Tomás Cajthaml Ivana Eichlerová, Ilko Stoytchev, Tomás Trnka, Martin Hrubý and Milan Benes., (2003) Degradation of Aromatic Compounds by radicals-generating systems, Seventh International Symposium, Orlando, Florida in Situ and on-Site Bioremediation, ISBN 1-57477-139-6, Published by Battelle Press, Columbus, Indexed
  • Nerud F., Baldrian P., Gabriel J., Shah V., Verma, P* , (2002). Poster presented at International Union of Microbiological Societies World Congresses entitled. "Involvement of Reactive Oxygen species in the Degradation of Synthetic Dyes" Xth International congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology (IUMS) Organized by Societies of Microbiology France, Paris, (B 643) page No 216, 27 July to 1 August.

 

 

Completed project

  • Exploring Fungal diversity from Selected area of Assam Using Biochemical and Molecular Approach for Industrially Important Bio-molecules, PI, DBT, Gov. 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, Gov. of India, Duration- May 2014-May 2018, Cost-Rs. 69 Lakhs, (Completed)

Attended

Participated Symposia, Conferences & Trainings  

  1. Verma, P.* An Integrated approach for bioprospecting of fungi and its application using enzyme cocktail in biorefinery. Invited as Delivery Keynote in International conference on “Biotechnology and Human Welfare: Vision 2030 and Beyond (ICBHW-2023) held on 03-04 March, 2023 at Department of Biotechnology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana, India
  2. Verma, P.* Myco-valorization approach using column bioreactor of immobilized Myrothecium verrucaria ITCC-8447 and Stropharia sp. ITCC 8422 on synthetic/natural support system for detoxification and degradation of anthraquinone dyes. Invited as Delivery Keynote on AMI “Microbes and Society: Current Trends and Future Prospects (MSCTFP-2022) Association of Microbiologist of India, India, held on University of Mysuru, India.
  3. Mudaliar, S., Agrawal, K., Kumar, B., and 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
  4. Nair, L.G., Agrawal, K., Kumar, B., and 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
  5. Kumar, B., Bhardwaj, N., Agarwal, K., and Verma, P.* Development of Single-Step Integrated Biorefinery using Synergistic Action of Ligno-hemicellulolytic Enzymes in Efficient Bioconversion of Rice straw. Invited Planery Speaker 3rd ​International Conference on Bioprocess for Sustainable Environment and Energy, held on 20th-24th June 2022 at NIT, Rourkela, Odisha
  6. 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 Biomass Energy Committee of China Renewable Energy Society (CRES), Biomass Energy Innovation Alliance and Xiamen University, and will be co-organized by AIChE Forest Bioproducts Division, European Biomass Industry Association, Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA).
  7. 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.
  8. 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 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. (Corresponding Author)
  9. Goswami, R.K., and Verma, P. Strategies to augment biomass and biomolecules productivity of diverse microalgae strains using different carbon source, at Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference, 16-18, November 2021, online – Live and On-demand, Elsevier,
  10. Verma, P. GH10 XynF1, Predominant Xylanase in Aspergillus oryzae ITCC- 8571 proteome: Its Cloning, Expression, and Characterization for Biorefinery Application, Invited Planery Speaker, 4th National Conference on Cellular and Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Oct 28th – 29th, 2021, Sharda University, New Delhi
  11. 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
  12. Verma, P., Kumar, B., Agrawal, K., and Bhardwaj, N. Integrated Bioprocess Development: Key to Circular Bioeconomy, Invited Planery Speaker International Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Health (BSAEH-2021), Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI) 04-08, April 2021, Jaipur India
  13. 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
  14. Verma P. Kumar B., Bhardwaj, N., and Agrawal, K., Lignocellulosic Biomass valorization: Role of alkali assisted microwave pretreatment.  Invited Planery 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
  15. Verma P. Session chair 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
  16. 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. 
  17. 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.  
  18. 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
  19. Agrawal, K., Verma, P. Substrate Affinity of Laccase and Discrepancy in Relation to Enzyme Activity, BioSpectrum 25-26 August, 2017, UEMI, Kolkata.                
  20. 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.
  21. Bhardwaj, N., Kakoli Chanda, Himanshu Prasad, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, Gauri Dutt Sharma, Renu Bhatt  and Pradeep Verma. Production and Optimization of Xylanase from Aspergillus oryzae (LC1) using OFAT and RSM MSI, NCFB-2016, Nov 16-18, BISR Jaipur.
  22. Komal Agrawal and Pradeep Verma. Laccase a “Green Tool” from various ecological niches of Rajasthan MSI, NCFB-2016, Nov 16-18, BISR Jaipur.
  23. Bikash Kumar and Pradeep Verma. Fungal Assisted Microwave Pretreatment of Rice Straw for Enhanced Enzymatic Hydrolysis. MSI, NCFB-2016, Nov 16-18, BISR Jaipur.
  24. Komal Agrawal, Pradeep Verma, Bio-composite: A Clean Approach using Fungal Assisted synthesis. MSI, MSI, ETFPP- 2015, BHU, Varanasi, India
  25. Bikash Kumar, Pradeep Verma 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
  26. 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 Trivendrum.
  27. 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 Trivendrum.
  28. 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 Trivendrum
  29. Komal Agrawal, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, and Pradeep Verma. Exploitation of laccase for bio-composites synthesis and dye degradation NHBT 2015 Nov.22-25,2015 Trivendrum
  30. Bikash Kumar, and Pradeep Verma. 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
  31. Pradeep Verma, 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
  32. Nisha Bhardwaj, & Pradeep Verma Isolation of potential Cellulase and Xylanase producing fungal strains from selected areas of Assam waste ICETB-20146th to 9th Nov, 2014 at JNU Delhi
  33. Pradeep Verma 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
  34. Pradeep Verma, 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
  35. Humaira Sheikh, Kanisk Jaiswal, Ravi Shankar, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, K. Kesvan, Renu Bhatt, Pradeep Verma. Antibacterial/antialgal properties of Silver Nanoparticles (SNP) synthesized by chemical reduction method accepted for presentation in Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference on 24-26 April 2013 at University Azores Portugal
  36. 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
  37. Anamika Pandey, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, Pradeep Verma. Optimization of Xylanase Production by Apergillus niger by Employing Various Agrowastes National Conference in Science College in Bilaspur
  38. 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
  39. 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 Organized By Department of Botany 2012 GGV Bilaspur
  40. 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
  41. Pradeep Verma National seminar on INSPIRE-2010, Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology and Government of India, organized by Assam University, Silchar-788011
  42. Pradeep Verma National workshop of GCMS 2010 Organised by Department of Life Sciences, Assam University Silchar-788011.
  43. 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 Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. Pradeep Verma. (2008) Biofuels and Future Challenges JSPS Science dialogue, Ritsumikan Senior Science High School, 15, July, 2008, Kyoto, Japan
  47. 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
  48. 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. Organized by Council of Industrial Research (CSIR) Trivandrum, India
  49. Pradeep Verma, Dutta Madamwar. Participated in 41st Association of Microbiology of India (India), Presented the poster entitled “Decolorization of Synthetic dyes by Phanerchatete chrysosporium, Jaipur, India
  50. 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
  51. Pradeep Verma, Dutta Madamwar. Participated in UGC-DSA Sap Symposium, Presented the poster entitled “Decolorization of Various Synthetic dyes by White Rot Fungus P. chrysosporium” Department of Bioscience Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120, Gujarat, India
  52. Pradeep Verma, Participated in 2nd International Symposium on Molecular biology, Biotechnology and Allergy, Organized by Sun Pharma Advance Research Center, University of Buffalo NewYork and Indian Allergy Institute, Baroda, Gujarat, India
  53. Pradeep Verma, Dutta Madamwar, Participated in 41st Association of Microbiology of India (India), Presented the poster entitled “Decolorization of Synthetic dyes by Phanerchatete chrysosporium, Jaipur, India
  54. Participated in Scanning Electron Microscope Workshop, at Uppsala Sweden, (2005)
  55. Participated in Training on High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), Organized by Cammag Switzerland, Mumbai, India (2001)
  56. Participated in Workshop on Recent Technique in Electrophoresis, organized by Spinco Biotech Limited India, Yercaud, Tamilnadu, India (2000)