4 years with current university and 29 years in India and abroad
Specializes in algal/environmental/agricultural biotechnology studies and research with special emphasis on cyanobacteria and other microalgae
Oversees Ph.D. students
Teaches classes
M.Sc.
Ph.D., Banaras Hindu University, 1988
Various National and International awards including the Albert Schweitzer International Gold Medal for Science Award, U.K.; UNESCO recognized Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose National Award for Excellence in Environmental Biotechnology ; Distinguished Scientist of the Year; International Plant Scientist Award; Dr K.N. Katju Award for Life Sciences; Finalist World Oil Awards U.S. International Scientist Award 2021 and Perficio Award for Lifetime Achievements 2022.