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Prof. Pradeep Verma
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
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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 |
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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 |
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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).
- 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.
- 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)
- 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,
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Agrawal, K., Verma, P. Substrate Affinity of Laccase and Discrepancy in Relation to Enzyme Activity, BioSpectrum 25-26 August, 2017, UEMI, Kolkata.
- 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.
- 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.
- Komal Agrawal and Pradeep Verma. Laccase a “Green Tool” from various ecological niches of Rajasthan MSI, NCFB-2016, Nov 16-18, BISR Jaipur.
- Bikash Kumar and Pradeep Verma. Fungal Assisted Microwave Pretreatment of Rice Straw for Enhanced Enzymatic Hydrolysis. MSI, NCFB-2016, Nov 16-18, BISR Jaipur.
- Komal Agrawal, Pradeep Verma, Bio-composite: A Clean Approach using Fungal Assisted synthesis. MSI, MSI, ETFPP- 2015, BHU, Varanasi, India
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Komal Agrawal, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, and Pradeep Verma. Exploitation of laccase for bio-composites synthesis and dye degradation NHBT 2015 Nov.22-25,2015 Trivendrum
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Anamika Pandey, Venkatesh Chaturvedi, Pradeep Verma. Optimization of Xylanase Production by Apergillus niger by Employing Various Agrowastes National Conference in Science College in Bilaspur
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Pradeep Verma National workshop of GCMS 2010 Organised by Department of Life Sciences, Assam University Silchar-788011.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Pradeep Verma. (2008) Biofuels and Future Challenges JSPS Science dialogue, Ritsumikan Senior Science High School, 15, July, 2008, Kyoto, Japan
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Participated in Scanning Electron Microscope Workshop, at Uppsala Sweden, (2005)
- Participated in Training on High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), Organized by Cammag Switzerland, Mumbai, India (2001)
- Participated in Workshop on Recent Technique in Electrophoresis, organized by Spinco Biotech Limited India, Yercaud, Tamilnadu, India (2000)
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