Anupama Kaushik Sharma

Prof. Anupama Sharma Nee Kaushik is Dean Alumni Relations, Panjab University and Professor, Chemical Engineering, Panjab University is engaged in utilization of wide variety of waste biomass for extraction of valuable biopolymers, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin for waste water remediation. She is currently also having charge of Coordinator, Energy Research Centre, Panjab University. She has been Coordinator for Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP-III and TEQIP-II), a World Bank Sponsored project and Special Assistance Programme, University Grants Commission, GOI. She has completed 9 national projects by various funding agencies and currently handling 2 national and one international projects.
Prof. Anupama Sharma has published 77 journal articles, Co-authored two books, 15 book chapters and presented over 70 papers in conferences and symposium. She has delivered more than 40 plenary/ keynote and invited talks in various national and international conferences.

EDUCATION

PhD (Chemical Engineering)
MBA (Finance)
ME (Chemical Engineering)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Biopolymers, waste water remediation, Biopolymeric nanocomposites

Scopus Publications

Development of biocompatible dualistic probe based on methionine capped MoS<inf>2</inf> QDs for selective sensing and annihilation of persistent organic pollutants
Jaspreet Kaur, Shubham Pathak, Renu, Bhupender Singh, Christian Paulik, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Highly efficient photocatalytic removal of antineoplastic drug and selective fluorescence detection of organophosphate pesticide employing NiFe<inf>2</inf>O<inf>4</inf> modified 2D g-C<inf>3</inf>N<inf>4</inf> heterostructures
Twinkle Garg, Nitansh, Renu, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Bhupender Singh, Anupama Kaushik, Sandeep Bansal, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Fabrication of novel Ag<inf>3</inf>PO<inf>4</inf>/LiFe<inf>5</inf>O<inf>8</inf> nanocomposites for dual applications in sustainable photocatalytic removal of harmful antibiotics and ratiometric electrochemical detection of hazardous carbendazim insecticide
Renu, Twinkle Garg, Jaspreet Kaur, Sandeep Bansal, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Synthesis of novel α-cyclodextrin conjugated ZnFe<inf>2</inf>O<inf>4</inf>-GO nanocomposites for electrochemical detection of hazardous imidacloprid insecticide and enhanced photodegradation of levofloxacin drug
Renu, Jaspreet Kaur, Twinkle Garg, Diksha Aggarwal, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



A fluorescent biomass derived cellulose/PANI/NiFe<inf>2</inf>O<inf>4</inf> composite for the mitigation of toxic pollutants and Cr(VI) sensing from aqueous environment
Nitansh, Paramdeep Kaur, Twinkle Garg, Renu, Deepeka, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Unveiling the multifaceted applications of magnetically responsive chitosan capped ZnS QDs for sensing and annihilation of pharmaceutical drugs
Jaspreet Kaur, Renu, Mandeep Kaur, Diksha Aggarwal, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Ultra-sensitive detection and scavenging of arsenic ions and ciprofloxacin using 3D multipurpose hemicellulose based aerogel: Adsorption mechanism and RSM optimization
Kavita Sharma, Manpreet Kaur, Preeti Tewatia, Vijay Kumar, Christian Paulik, Hideaki Yoshitake, Mukta Sharma, Gaurav Rattan, Sonal Singhal, and Anupama Kaushik
Elsevier BV



State-of-the-art evolution of g-C<inf>3</inf>N<inf>4</inf> based Z-scheme heterostructures towards energy and environmental applications: A review
Twinkle Garg, Nitansh, Ankita Goyal, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Rational construction of g-C<inf>3</inf>N<inf>4</inf>/SnO<inf>2</inf>/CoFe<inf>2</inf>O<inf>4</inf> dual Z-scheme system as a potential scaffold for fluorescence sensing and visible light driven photocatalytic degradation of lethal pollutants
Twinkle Garg, Renu, Nitansh, Diksha Aggarwal, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Christian Paulik, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Tethering cellulose fibers with disulphide linkages for rapid and efficient adsorption of mercury ions and dye from wastewater: Adsorption mechanism and process optimization using RSM
Manpreet Kaur, Vijay Kumar, Kavita Sharma, Sumant Saini, Mukta Sharma, Christian Paulik, Hideaki Yoshitake, Gaurav Rattan, and Anupama Kaushik
Elsevier BV



A novel dual-responsive bio-derived magnetic nanocomposite: An excellent catalyst for efficient photodegradation of contaminants and detection of food additive in wastewater
Nidhi, Renu, Twinkle Garg, Jaspreet Kaur, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Waste hemp-stalk derived nutrient encapsulated aerogels for slow release of fertilizers: A step towards sustainable agriculture
Jaspreet Kaur, Kavita Sharma, and Anupama Kaushik
Elsevier BV



Highly fluorescent composite of boron nitride quantum dots decorated on cellulose nanofibers for detection and removal of Hg(II) ions from waste water
Preeti Tewatia, Vishwas Kaushik, Manjot Singh Jyoti, Deepak Pathania, Sonal Singhal, and Anupama Kaushik
Elsevier BV



Rapid biosynthesis and characterization of metallic gold nanoparticles by olea europea and their potential application in photoelectrocatalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol
Salma S. Syed, Liyamol Jacob, G. Bharath, Mohammed Abu Haija, Anupama Kaushik, and Fawzi Banat
Elsevier BV



Synchronized sensing and annihilation of virulent organo-contaminants in water bodies using a highly fluorescent novel nanohybrid of Tulsi (Ocimum Tenuiflorum) leaves derived carbon dots and NiFe<inf>2</inf>O<inf>4</inf> nanoparticles
Renu, Jaspreet Kaur, Paramdeep Kaur, Twinkle Garg, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Bhupender Singh, Christian Paulik, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Bioremediation of multifarious pollutants using laccase immobilized on magnetized and carbonyldiimidazole-functionalized cellulose nanofibers
Kavita Sharma, Preeti Tewatia, Manpreet Kaur, Deepak Pathania, Fawzi Banat, Gaurav Rattan, Sonal Singhal, and Anupama Kaushik
Elsevier BV



Rice straw derived cellulose nanofibers modified with L-histidine for ultra-trace fluorometric assay of Cr(VI) and Hg(II) in aqueous medium
Vijay Kumar, Gaurav Rattan, Preeti Tewatia, Manpreet Kaur, Deepak Pathania, Sonal Singhal, and Anupama Kaushik
Elsevier BV



Synergizing hexagonal ferrite with transition metals in core-shell-shell nanostructures (SrFe@Dop@M) as dualistic probe for detoxification and electrochemical detection of pharmaceutical drugs
Paramdeep Kaur, Jyoti, Sneha Singh, Diksha Aggarwal, Nitansh, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Augmented removal efficiency of distinctive biomass residues via synergistic integration with Camellia sinensis for adsorptive removal of organic contaminants
Diksha Aggarwal, Sneha Singh, Paramdeep Kaur, Abhivyakti, Manisha Dhiman, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Magnetic recyclable graphene-based ferrite nanocomposites for environmental remediation
Sarita Yadav, Surbhi Kapoor, Neetu Goel, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier



Development of perceptive multi-analyte sensing platform based on fluorescent CdS QDs for selective and sensitive assay of virulent contaminants in aqueous medium
Jaspreet Kaur, Renu, Komal, Ankush Sheoran, Nidhi, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Bhupender Singh, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Carbon dot nanosensors for ultra-low level, rapid assay of mercury ions synthesized from an aquatic weed, Typha angustata Bory (Patera)
Sharmistha Samota, Preeti Tewatia, Reetu Rani, Suvankar Chakraverty, and Anupama Kaushik
Elsevier BV



Unravelling the role of hemp straw derived cellulose in CMC/PVA hydrogel for sustained release of fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Vinny Sethi, Manpreet Kaur, Abhishek Thakur, Praveen Rishi, and Anupama Kaushik
Elsevier BV



An innovative Z-scheme g-C<inf>3</inf>N<inf>4</inf>/ZnO/NiFe<inf>2</inf>O<inf>4</inf> heterostructure for the concomitant photocatalytic removal and real-time monitoring of noxious fluoroquinolones
Twinkle Garg, Renu, Jaspreet Kaur, Paramdeep Kaur, Nitansh, Vinod Kumar, Kulbhushan Tikoo, Anupama Kaushik, and Sonal Singhal
Elsevier BV



Ameliorating properties of castor oil based polyurethane hybrid nanocomposites via synergistic addition of graphene and cellulose nanofibers
Sachin Kumar, Preeti Tewatia, Sharmistha Samota, Gaurav Rattan, and Anupama Kaushik
Elsevier BV

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