Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom | Aquatic and Fish Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist at Aquatic and Fish Toxicology, SKUAST-K, India

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom holds a PhD in Fisheries Resource Management, specializing in Aquatic Toxicology, from the Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-K Rangil Ganderbal J&K (OGPA = 8.28). He also has a Master’s of Fisheries Sciences (M.F.Sc.) in Applied Aquaculture, specializing in Fish Parasitology, from Barkatullah University Bhopal Madhya Pradesh (OGPA = 8.37), and a Bachelor’s in Science with Industrial Fish and Fisheries from the University of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir (OGPA = 63.11).

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom has a rich teaching background. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist at the Division of Aquatic Environmental Management, Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-K, where he has been engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities since December 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Contractual Lecturer at the same division from 2016 to 2019, primarily focusing on teaching. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-K, from 2014 to 2015, where his responsibilities included assisting in teaching activities.

Achievements:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom has a remarkable academic and professional record, including securing the First Rank in merit at the master’s (M.F.Sc.) level in the batch in 2010. He was awarded a Junior Research Fellowship for two years by the Department of Science and Technology (DST, GoI) New Delhi under the INSPIRE Fellowship Scheme in 2011, followed by a Senior Research Fellow for three years by the DST Govt. of India New Delhi under the same scheme in 2013. In 2013, he also received the Best Oral Presentation award for presenting a paper in the 9th J&K Science Congress held at the University of Kashmir on “Innovations and Advances in Sciences and Technology”. Dr. Qayoom’s contributions to academia were further recognized with an Award of Excellence for reviewing manuscripts in the Annual “Research & Review in Biology” (NAAS: 4.79) in 2017, and the Best Young Scientist National Award by the IRDP Group of Journals Chennai, India, with a memento and medal in 2018.

Research Specialized:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom has extensive expertise in Aquatic Toxicology, with a specialization in Fish Parasitology. He is skilled in conducting Fish Toxicity tests, as well as hematological and biochemical analysis. Dr. Qayoom is proficient in using HPLC and GLC methods for pesticide detection from fish muscles and natural waters. He is also trained in in-vivo toxicological procedures related to fishes (bioassay) and has a strong understanding of geno-toxicological studies in fishes, particularly in the induction and detection of micronuclei. Furthermore, he is well-versed in estimating various limnological parameters of water.

Computer Skills:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom is proficient in using MS Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Additionally, he has a strong command of statistical software such as SPSS, PAST, and R-software.

Publications:

I Qayoom, FA Shah, M Mukhtar, MH Balkhi, FA Bhat, BA Bhat. (2016). Dimethoate induced behavioural changes in juveniles of Cyprinus carpio var. communis under temperate conditions of Kashmir, India. The scientific world Journal, 28.

J Sharma, A Parashar, P Bagare, I Qayoom. (2015). Phytoplanktonic diversity and its relation to physicochemical parameters of water at dogarwadaghat of River Narmada. Current World Environment, 10 (1), 206.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, FA Shah, BA Bhat. (2018). Toxicological evaluation and effects of organophosphate compounds on hematological profile of juvenile common carps (Cyprinus carpio var. Communis). Indian Journal of Animal Research, 52 (10), 1469-1475.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, M Mukhtar, FA Bhat, FA Shah. (2014). Biochemical toxicity of organophosphate compounds in fishes. SKUAST Journal of Research, 16 (1), 1-13.

I Qayoom, BA Bhat. (2015). Change in fishing patterns in Jammu and Kashmir provinces of J and K-a comparative study. Current World Environment, 10 (1), 179.

A Akthar, M Parveen, I Qayoom. (2015). Limnological features of Dal Lake of Kashmir valley with special reference to the anthropogenic pressure along its water shed. Ecol. Environ. Conserv, 21, 497-803.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, M Mukhtar. (2018). Assessment of dimethoate residues from Dal Lake of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Chemical Science Review and Letters, 7 (26), 578-581.

I Qayoom, FA Shah. (2017). Parasitic Bioload in Schizothoracine Fishes of Kashmir Valley with Respect to the Trophic Status of Anchar Lake. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8 (2), 364-369.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, M Mukhtar, FA Shah, BA Bhat. (2016). Chlorpyrifos induced acute toxicity and behavioural responses in juvenile common carps (Cyprinus carpio var. communis) of Kashmir. Ecol Environ Conserv, 22, 71-78.

I Qayoom. (2015). Residue analysis of pesticides in Dal waters and their effect on common carp fish, Cyprinus carpio var. communis. Thesis submitted to Sher e Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and ..

Dr. Kanu Priya : Leading Researcher in Environmental Toxicology

Assistant Professor at Environmental Toxicology, Sharda University, India

Your remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 Your successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

She completed Ph.D. in Biotechnology with coursework from the Department of Biotechnology at KUK in 2016. Prior to that, She earned Master’s in Biotechnology with a commendable score of 74.3% from the same department in 2010. She academic journey began with a Bachelor’s in Biotechnology, securing 79.4% from MDU with a focus on Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology in 2008. In earlier years, She achieved a solid performance in Senior Secondary with 71% in CBSE Medical in 2005 and excelled in Secondary with 81.2% in CBSE General Science in 2003. This educational trajectory reflects my commitment to the field of Biotechnology and a consistent pursuit of academic excellence.

RESEARCH PROJECTS AND TITLE:

In role as the Principal Investigator (PI), She leading a research project titled “Isolation, characterization of herbal plant constituents and their effect on curing Osteoporosis using osteoblastic cell lines.” This initiative, funded by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of AYUSH, involves a comprehensive exploration of herbal plant constituents. The project aims to isolate and characterize bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, focusing on their potential in treating Osteoporosis. The study involves the use of osteoblastic cell lines to assess the therapeutic impact of these herbal constituents. The NMPB has generously allocated 40.0 Lakhs for the successful execution of this research endeavor.

Additionally, She spearheading another significant research project titled “Estimation of potency of anti-cancerous Thiosemicarbozones and its derivatives via genotoxic and cytotoxic biomarkers in cancer patients.” As the PI, She overseeing this project funded by the Seed Fund at Sharda University. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of anti-cancerous Thiosemicarbozones and their derivatives through the assessment of genotoxic and cytotoxic biomarkers in cancer patients. The Seed Fund has allocated 1 Lakh for the successful completion of this research initiative.

Kanu Priya ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

Cited by: All: 308, Since 2018: 294
Citations: 308 (All), 294 (Since 2018)
h-index: 9 (All), 8 (Since 2018)
i10-index: 9 (All), 8 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Priya ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Teaching and Research:

She currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at SBSR, Sharda University, Greater Noida, since January 2020. In this role, She actively engaged in teaching, contributing to the academic growth and development of students. Prior to current position, She held the position of Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at G.V.M. Girls College, Sonipat, from August 2016 to December 2019. During this tenure, She not only imparted knowledge to students but also provided leadership in managing the department’s academic activities. Before joining G.V.M. Girls College, She served as an Assistant Professor at KVADAV College, Karnal, from August 2015 to April 2016, and at SD College, Ambala cantt, from January 2015 to April 2015. These roles provided me with diverse teaching experiences and enriched she understanding of the academic landscape.

Publications:

Understanding the holistic approach to plant-microbe remediation technologies for removing heavy metals and radionuclides from soil

Published in Energy in 2021 with 110 citations.

Recent advances in the application of biochar in microbial electrochemical cells

Published in Energy in 2022 with 45 citations.

Effect of GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms on genetic damage in humans populations exposed to radiation from mobile towers

Published in Energy in 2016 with 24 citations.

Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of antioxidant enzyme system in human population exposed to radiation from mobile towers

Published in Energy in 2018 with 21 citations.

Microbial fuel cell united with other existing technologies for enhanced power generation and efficient wastewater treatment

Published in Energy in 2021 with 18 citations.

Glutathione S-Transferase gene polymorphisms: modulator of genetic damage in gasoline pump workers

Published in Energy in 2015 with 17 citations.