TEACHING EXPERIENCE: - (20 years)
• St. John’s College, Agra 04/09/2023 – present
(Department of Biotechnology)
• R B S College, Agra 07/09/2005 – 30/10/2021
(Department of Biotechnology)
• Dr B R A University 22/08/2003 – 15/08/2005
(Department of Biotechnology, SLS)
• S G B Podar College, Nawalgarh 01/08/2002 – 20/01/2003
(Department of Biotechnology)
EDUCATION
• Ph.D. in Botany (2012) from Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.
• M.Sc. Biotechnology (2002) from Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
• B Sc (BCZ) (2000) from Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
• CSIR NET (June 2002)
• GATE (June 2002)
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology, Multidisciplinary
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Scopus Publications
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Scholar Citations
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Scholar h-index
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Scopus Publications
Impact of Major Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) on Soil and Associated Health Issues Alok Bhardwaj, Anamika Singh, Shipra Shukla, Nitin Wahi Recent Advances in Food Nutrition and Agriculture, 2026 Land directly affects people's health and well-being. Soil is essential for social and economic growth. It is impossible to overstate the urgency of conserving soil, as it is crucial for fostering the development of an ecological civilization and maintaining household stability. A new significant threat to soil health and fertility has emerged in the form of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). Unlike other pollutants, these CECs (e.g., pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, PFAS, and microplastics) are resistant to microbial degradation; therefore, they persist in soil and can enter the food chain or pollute groundwater supplies. Several researchers worldwide have shown that CECs destroy soil microflora, impair ecological balance, and reduce soil fertility and agricultural productivity. Recent experimental studies have confirmed their presence in cell culture and experimental animal models at concentrations ranging from nanomolar (nM) to millimolar (mM) levels. The unrestricted use of these CECs has resulted in their bioaccumulation at higher levels in the food chain, ultimately reaching human beings. Despite their hazardous nature, no definite environmental laws or FDA regulations exist, adding fuel to the fire. Therefore, we aim to highlight the environmental implications of these CECs and the steps needed to prevent them from transforming into an environmental catastrophe. This review focuses on five key CECs, including nanoparticles, cosmetic additives (phthalates and biphenyls), flame retardants, and microplastics, along with their environmental implications.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Impact of Major Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) on Soil and Associated Health Issues A Bhardwaj, A Singh, S Shukla, N Wahi Recent Advances in Food, Nutrition & Agriculture , 2026 2026
Microbial fuel cell: an efficient method to utilize prokaryotic potential to engender reliable energy B Ankur, S Shipra J Microb Biochem Technol 10, 69-75 , 2018 2018 Citations: 6
Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Polyaniline Laccases Enzyme Based Biosensor S Shukla, A Sikarwar, S Bhadauria Indian Research Journal of Genetics and Biotechnology 4 (04), 221-226 , 2012 2012
Performance of nanopolyaniline-fungal enzyme based biosensor for water pollution BS Kushwah, SC Upadhyaya, S Shukla, A Singh Sikarwar, RMS Sengar, ... Advanced materials letters 2 (1), 43-51 , 2012 2012 Citations: 41
Potent Antibacterial Activity of CdO Synthesized Via Microemulsion Scheme RKS M Shukla, S Kumari, S Shukla J Materials Environment Science 3 (4), 678-685 , 2012 2012 Citations: 45
Determination of Phenol using Polyaniline-fungal Laccases biosensor SB B S Kushwah, S C Upadhyay, Shipra Shukla, Apurv Singh Sikarwar International Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry 4 (1-2), 25-33 , 2009 2009
Determination of Phenol using Polyaniline-fungal Laccases biosensor SB B S Kushwah, S C Upadhyay, Shipra Shukla, Apurv Singh Sikarwar International Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry 4 (1-2), 25-33 , 2009 2009
Growth Responses of Lens esculenta Under Petroleum Contaminated Soil in Field and Pot Experiment. BS Upadhyay Sharmila, Shukla Shipra Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 7 (3), 403-414 , 2008 2008
Growth responses of Lens esculenta under petroleum contaminated soil in field and pot experiments S Upadhyaya, S Shukla, S Bhadauria Nat Env Poll Tech 7 (3), 403-414 , 2008 2008 Citations: 3
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Potent Antibacterial Activity of CdO Synthesized Via Microemulsion Scheme RKS M Shukla, S Kumari, S Shukla J Materials Environment Science 3 (4), 678-685 , 2012 2012 Citations: 45
Performance of nanopolyaniline-fungal enzyme based biosensor for water pollution BS Kushwah, SC Upadhyaya, S Shukla, A Singh Sikarwar, RMS Sengar, ... Advanced materials letters 2 (1), 43-51 , 2012 2012 Citations: 41
Microbial fuel cell: an efficient method to utilize prokaryotic potential to engender reliable energy B Ankur, S Shipra J Microb Biochem Technol 10, 69-75 , 2018 2018 Citations: 6
Growth responses of Lens esculenta under petroleum contaminated soil in field and pot experiments S Upadhyaya, S Shukla, S Bhadauria Nat Env Poll Tech 7 (3), 403-414 , 2008 2008 Citations: 3
Impact of Major Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) on Soil and Associated Health Issues A Bhardwaj, A Singh, S Shukla, N Wahi Recent Advances in Food, Nutrition & Agriculture , 2026 2026
Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Polyaniline Laccases Enzyme Based Biosensor S Shukla, A Sikarwar, S Bhadauria Indian Research Journal of Genetics and Biotechnology 4 (04), 221-226 , 2012 2012
Determination of Phenol using Polyaniline-fungal Laccases biosensor SB B S Kushwah, S C Upadhyay, Shipra Shukla, Apurv Singh Sikarwar International Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry 4 (1-2), 25-33 , 2009 2009
Determination of Phenol using Polyaniline-fungal Laccases biosensor SB B S Kushwah, S C Upadhyay, Shipra Shukla, Apurv Singh Sikarwar International Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry 4 (1-2), 25-33 , 2009 2009
Growth Responses of Lens esculenta Under Petroleum Contaminated Soil in Field and Pot Experiment. BS Upadhyay Sharmila, Shukla Shipra Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 7 (3), 403-414 , 2008 2008