Asha Lata Singh | Bioremediation | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Asha Lata Singh | Bioremediation | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Asha Lata Singh, Banaras Hindu University, India

Dr. Asha Lata Singh is a distinguished academic in Environmental Microbiology at the Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University. With over 31 years of teaching and research experience, she specializes in biomethanization of coal and the removal of metals from industrial effluents using microbes. Dr. Singh has produced five Ph.D. scholars and supervised over 100 dissertations. She is involved in several significant projects, including international collaborations and has presented at multiple international conferences. A life member of various professional societies, she also serves on editorial boards and review committees. 🌱🔬🌍

 

Publication Profile

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Academic Excellence and Qualifications

Dr. Asha Lata Singh holds an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology. Her extensive academic background establishes her as a knowledgeable leader in her field, capable of contributing significantly to research and education. Her expertise in environmental microbiology aligns well with the award’s focus on impactful research conducted by women.

Research Contributions

Dr. Singh’s research interests encompass critical areas such as biomethanization of coal, removal of metals from industrial effluents, and textile effluent treatment using microbes. These topics are not only innovative but also address pressing environmental challenges, highlighting her commitment to sustainability and ecological health.

 Academic Leadership

Dr. Singh has successfully produced five Ph.D. scholars and supervised 106 dissertations across various disciplines, including M.Tech and B.Tech programs. Her role as a mentor showcases her dedication to fostering the next generation of researchers, particularly women, in science and technology. This aligns with the values of the Research for Women Researcher Award, emphasizing the importance of mentorship in academia.

Conclusion

Dr. Asha Lata Singh’s extensive qualifications, impactful research, dedication to mentorship, international collaborations, and professional recognition position her as a strong candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Award. Her contributions to environmental science and her commitment to fostering future generations of researchers make her an exemplary representative of women in research. 🌱👩‍🔬🏆

Publication Top Notes  

  • Demineralization of Coal from Johilla Coalfield using Neutrophilic Native Bacteria: A Novel Technique to obtain REE from Coal – Rai, S., Singh, A.L., Singh, P.K. (2024) 🪨📚
  • Biochar-modified constructed wetlands using Eclipta alba as a plant for sustainable rural wastewater treatment – Panghal, V., Singh, A., Arora, D., Kumar, S. (2024) 🌱💧
  • Decolourization and detoxification of Reactive Red-195 azo dye by Staphylococcus caprae isolated from textile effluent – Yadav, M., Singh, A.L. (2024) 🎨🔬
  • Unleashing the Feasibility of Nanotechnology in Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal–Contaminated Soil: A Critical Review Towards Sustainable Approach – Arora, D., Arora, A., Panghal, V., Kumari, S., Kumar, S. (2024) ⚗️🌍
  • Optimization of extrinsic parameters for beneficiation of coal with the help of Cronobacter sp – Rai, S., Singh, A.L., Singh, P.K., Kumar, S., Huisingh, D. (2024) ⚒️📈
  • Evaluating the applicability of Brachiaria mutica (Forssk.) (Paragrass) and Cyperus rotundus L. (Nutgrass) as bioadsorbents to remove Cr(VI): isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies – Arora, D., Arora, A., Singh, A., Bala, R., Kumar, S. (2023) 🌾🔍
  • Lanthanum nanoparticle (La2O3)–loaded adsorbents for removal of hexavalent chromium: a kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamic study – Singh, A., Arora, D., Bala, R., Khokhar, A., Kumar, S. (2023) ⚗️🌟
  • Utilization of Aquatic Plants Dead Biomass in Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Wastewater – Singh, A., Kumar, S. (2023) 🪴💧
  • Usability of Brachiaria mutica (para grass) and Cyperus rotundus (nut grass) as bioadsorbents for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution: isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamics studies – Arora, D., Arora, A., Singh, A., Agarwal, R., Kumar, S. (2022) 💦🌿
  • Biodegradation of Reactive Yellow-145 azo dye using bacterial consortium: A deterministic analysis based on degradable Metabolite, phytotoxicity and genotoxicity study – Singh, A.L., Chaudhary, S., Kumar, S., Singh, A., Yadav, A. (2022) 🧪🌈