Papers

1. Thakur S, Bains A, Kumar A, Goksen G, Dhull SB, Ali N, Khan MR, Chawla P. (2024). Biomass-derived carbon quantum dots from Chlorella vulgaris: Photocatalytic reduction of malachite green dye coupled with anti-quorum sensing and antimicrobial activity against food pathogens. Food Bioscience. 62, 105272. (IF: 4.8)
2. Thakur S, Bains A, Kumar A, Goksen G, Dhull SB, Ali N, Kaushik R, Iqbal M, Chawla P. (2024). Synthesis of hydrothermal-assisted papaya peel-derived carbon quantum dots impregnated carboxymethyl cellulose and pectin crosslinked nanohydrogel for shelf-life enhancement of strawberry. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 283 (2), 137591. (IF: 7.7)
3. Bala M, Shiwani, Awasthi A, Kalsi BS, Goswami D, Mridula D, Vishwakarma RK, Kumar A. (2024). An innovative approach to biomass utilization through concurrent hesperidin and pectin extraction from immature dropped kinnow (Citrus reticulata) fruits. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 18, 7953–7966. (IF: 2.9)
4. Jindal A, Patil ND, Bains A, Sharma M, Kumar A, Ali N, Chawla P, Sridhar K. (2024). Development of Sustainable Vegan Pea Protein-Zinc Complex: Characterization, In Vitro Cellular Mineral Uptake, and Application in Functional Biscuit Production. Journal of Food Biochemistry. doi.org/10.1155/2024/5520236. (IF: 3.5)
5. Grover S, Aggarwal P, Kumar A, Kaur S, Yadav R, Khatkar SK, Regassa H. (2024). Assessment of Morphological, Phytochemical, Antioxidant, and Nutritional Profiles of Underexplored Citrus Pseudolimon (Galgal) Using Various Analytical Techniques. Waste and Biomass Valorization. 15, 5673–569. (IF: 2.6)
6. Thakur S, Bains A, Kumar A, Goksen G, Yaqoob M, Parvez MK, Al-Dosari MS, Chawla P. (2024). Biomass valorization of liquid whey into carbon quantum dots via hydrothermal process for food pathogenic bactericidal activity and photocatalytic degradation of brilliant red dye. Food Bioscience. 58, 103764. (IF: 4.8)
7. Dixit A, Pandey H, Rana R, Kumar A, Herojeet R, Lata R, Mukhopadhyay R, Mukherjee S, Sarkar B. (2024). Ecological and human health risk assessment of pharmaceutical compounds in the Sirsa River of Indian Himalayas. Environmental Pollution. 347, 123668. (IF: 7.6)
8. Thakur S, Bains A, Inbaraj BS, Sridhar K, Kumar A, Yaqoob M, Ali N, Parvez MK, Chawla P, Sharma M. (2024). Synthesis of carbon quantum dots from waste Phaseolus vulgaris for the development of a fluorescence sensing probe to detect plasticizer in cookies. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 184, 650-659. (IF: 6.9)
9. Chaudhary V, Katyal P, Kaur J, Bhatia S, Singh S, Poonia AK, Puniya AK, Raposo A, Yoo S, Han S, Alturki HA, Kumar A. (2024). Bioactive activity and safety analysis of Monascus red biopigment. Food Bioscience. 57, 103523. (IF: 4.8)
10. Grover S, Aggarwal P, Sukhpreet K, Yadav R, Kumar A. (2023). Physicochemical Assessment, Characterization, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potential Study of Essential Oil Extracted from the Peel of Different Galgal (Citrus Pseudolimon) Cultivars. Waste and Biomass Valorization. 15, 3157–3167. (IF: 2.6)
11. Chawla P, Sridhar K, Kumar A, Sarangi PK, Bains A, Sharma M. (2023). Production of nanocellulose from corn husk for the development of antimicrobial biodegradable packaging film. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 242, 124805. (IF: 7.7)
12. Bains A, Sharma P, Kaur S, Yadav R, Kumar A, Sridhar K, Chawla P, Sharma M. (2023). Gum arabic/guar gum stabilized Hydnocarpus wightiana oil nanohydrogel: Characterization, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-biofilm activities. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 239, 124341. (IF: 7.7)
13. Bhattacharya R, Sourirajan A, Sharma P, Kumar A, Upadhyay NK, Shukla RK, Dev K, Krishnakumar B, Singh M, Bose D. (2023). Bioenhancer potential of Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa essential oil with antifungal drugs and its mode of action against Candida albicans. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 48, 102647. (IF: 3.4)
14. Sharma V, Singh P, Kumar A, Gupta N. (2023). Electrochemical detection of dopamine by using nickel supported carbon nanofibers modified screen printed electrode. Diamond and Related Materials. 133, 109677. (IF: 4.3)
15. Halder K, Sahu JK, Naik SN, Kumar A. (2022). Production of cream with size differentiated milk fat globules—modified centrifugal separation approach. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.17275. (IF: 2.0)
16. Sharma V, Kumar A, Suriyaprakash J, Gupta N. (2022). Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of corn cob and pinus bark derived lignin into hydrocarbons and phenols using Ru@CNF with mechanistic details. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 14, 27431–27444. (IF: 3.5)
17. Najda A, Bains A, Chawla P, Kumar A, Balant S, Walasek-Janusz M, Wach D, Kaushik R. (2021). Assessment of Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Potential of Ethanolic Extract of Woodfordia fruticosa Flowers: GC-MS Analysis. Molecules. 26 (23), 7193. (IF: 4.2)
18. Dogra A, Kumar A, Kapoor M, Gupta N. (2021). Metal-Free g-C₃N₄/Graphite Composite Based Carbocatalyst for Epoxidation of Styrene.  ChemistrySelect. doi.org/10.1002/slct.202101542. (IF: 1.9)
19. Kumar H, Kumar D, Nepovimova E, Oulkar D, Kumar A, Azad RMR, Budakoti SK, Upadhyay NK, Verma R, Kuča K. (2021). Determination of Colistin B in Chicken Muscle and Egg Using Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry. International journal of environmental research and public health. 18 (5), 2651. (IF: 4.6)
20. Grover S, Kumari P, Kumar A, Soni A, Sehgal S, Sharma V. (2021). Preparation and Quality Evaluation of Different Oil Blends. Letters in Applied NanoBioSciences. 10, 2126 - 2137. (IF: 1.4)
21. Gandhi K, Kumar A, Lal D. (2018). Solvent fractionation technique paired with apparent solidification time (AST) test as a method to detect palm olein and sheep body fat in ghee (clarified milk fat). Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 71 (3), 246-251. (IF: 0.9)
22. Upadhyay N, Kumar A, Lal D, Kant R, Goyal A. (2018). Detection of Groundnut oil and goat body fat adulteration in pure ghee using Principal Component Analysis on Fatty acid profile. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 71 (5), 464-472. (IF: 0.9)
23. Kumar A, Upadhyay N, Gandhi K, Naik SN, Sharma V. (2017). Detection of adulteration in anhydrous milk fat (ghee) using season variation in Butyro-refractometer reading studied by employing dry fractionation technique. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 70(5), 563-570. (IF: 0.9)
24. Upadhyay N, Goyal A, Kumar A, Lal D. (2017). Detection of adulteration by caprine body fat and mixtures of caprine body fat and groundnut oil in bovine and buffalo ghee using differential scanning calorimetry. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 70 (2), 297-303. (IF: 2.5)
25. Upadhyay N, Kumar A, Goyal A, Lal D. (2017). Complete liquification time test coupled with solvent fractionation technique to detect adulteration of foreign fats in ghee. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 70 (1), 110-118. (IF: 2.5)
26. Kumar A, Upadhyay N, Gandhi K, Naik SN. (2016). Detection of adulteration in ghee using season variation in iodine value studied before and after dry fractionation technique. Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 48 (4), 93-101.
27. Gosewade S, Gandhi K, Ranvir S, Kumar A, Lal D. (2016). A study on the physico-chemical changes occurring in ghee (butter oil) during storage. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 70 (1), 81-88. (IF: 0.9)
28. Kumar A, Upadhyay N, Lal D, Kumar A, Gandhi K, Sharma V. (2016). Effect of preparation and storage of khoa on physicochemical properties of milk fat. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 69 (2), 294-300. (IF: 2.5)
29. Upadhyay N, Kumar A, Rathod G, Goyal A, Lal D. (2016). Development of a method employing reversed-phase thin-layer chromatography for establishing milk fat purity with respect to adulteration with vegetable oils. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 68 (2), 207-217. (IF: 2.5)
30. Rani A, Sharma V, Arora S, Lal D, Kumar A. (2015). A rapid reversed-phase thin layer chromatographic protocol for detection of adulteration in ghee (clarified milk fat) with vegetable oils. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 52, 2434–2439. (IF: 2.6)
31. Kanthale P, Kumar A, Upadhyay N, Lal D, Rathod G, Sharma V. (2015). Qualitative test for the detection of extraneous thiocyanate in milk. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 52, 1698–1704. (IF: 2.6)
32. Padghan PV, Mann B, Sharma R, Kumar A. (2015). Studies on bio-functional activity of traditional Lassi. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 1 (1), 124-131. (IF: 1.09)
33. Kumar A, Upadhyay N, Padghan PV, Gandhi K, Lal D, Sharma V. (2015). Detection of Vegetable Oil and Animal Depot Fat Adulteration in Anhydrous Milk Fat (Ghee) using Fatty Acid Composition. Food Processing and Technology. 1 (3), 13.   
34. Gandhi K, Kumar A, Lal D. (2015). Iodine value integrated with solvent fractionation technique as a tool for detecting palm olein and sheep body fat adulteration in ghee (clarified milk fat). Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 68 (4), 347-351. (IF: 0.9)
35. Upadhyay N, Kumar A, Goyal A, Lal D. (2014). A planar chromatographic method to detect adulteration of vegetable oils in ghee. JPC-Journal of Planar Chromatography-Modern TLC. 27 (6), 431-437. (IF: 1.1)
36. Sen M, Lal D, Samaddar M, Bhardwaj M, Sarkar S, Kumar A. (2014). Pattern of Change in Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) of Clarified Milk Fat (Ghee) During Storage. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 67(1), 27-32. (IF: 0.9)
37. Aghav AD, Gandhi K, Upadhyay N, Kumar A, Lal D. (2014). A study on the physico-chemical changes occurring in the milk fat during preparation of  Paneer. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 67 (5). 398-404. (IF: 0.9)
38. Upadhyay N, Kumar A, Gandhi K, Goyal A, Ghai DL. (2014). Standardization of solvent fractionation techniques for detection of adulteration in ghee by enriching animal body fat and vegetable oil in different fractions. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 67 (4), 323-327. (IF: 0.9)
39. Kumar A, Sharma A, Raushik R. (2013). Antimicrobial Effects of Cinnamic Aldehyde and Cinnamon Powder on the Shelf Life of Bread. Beverage and Food Word. 40 (08), 35-37.
40. Kumar A, Upadhyay N, Gandhi K, Kumar A, Lal D, Sharma V. (2013). Reverse-Phase Thin Layer Chromatography of Unsaponifiable Matter of ghee for detecting adulteration with Soybean Oil and Buffalo Depot Fat. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 66 (6), 496-501. (IF: 0.9)
41. Gandhi K, Arora S, Pawar N, Kumar A. (2013). Effect of Vidarikand (Extracts) on Oxidative Stability of Ghee: A Comparative Study. Research & Reviews: Journal of Dairy Science and Technology. 2 (1), 1-11.
42. Kaushik R, Sharma N, Swami N, Sihag M, Goyal A, Chawla P, Kumar A, Pawar A. (2013). Physico-Chemical Properties, Extraction and Characterization of Gluten from Different Indian  Wheat Cultivars. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Crop Science and Technology. 2 (1), 1-6.
43. Kumar A, Upadhyay N, Gandhi K, Lal D, Sharma V. (2013). Detection of Soybean Oil and Buffalo Depot Fat in Ghee Using Normal-Phase Thin Layer Chromatography. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 66 (4), 288-293. (IF: 0.9)

Articles

1. Grover S, Aggarwal P, Kumar A, Kaur S, Yadav R, Babbar N. (2024). Utilizing citrus peel waste: a review of essential oil extraction, characterization, and food-industry potential. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05382-y. (IF: 3.5)
2. Rawat D, Bains A, Chawla P, Kaushik R, Yadav R, Kumar A, Sridhar K, Sharma M. (2023). Hazardous impacts of glyphosate on human and environment health: Occurrence and detection in food. Chemosphere. 329, 138676. (IF: 8.1)
3. Sharma A, Bhatia SK, Banyal A, Chanana I, Kumar A, Chand D, Kulshrestha S, Kumar P. (2022). An Overview on Taxol Production Technology and Its Applications as Anticancer Agent. Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering. 27, 706–728. (IF: 2.5)
4. Bhardwaj K, Sharma A, Tejwan N, Bhardwaj S, Bhardwaj P, Nepovimova E, Shami A, Kalia A, Kumar A, Abd-Elsalam KA, Kuča K. (2020). Pleurotus Macrofungi-Assisted Nanoparticle Synthesis and Its Potential Applications: A Review. Journal of Fungi. 6(4), 351. (IF: 4.2)
5. Kumar H, Chen B, Kuca K, Nepovimova E, Kaushal A, Nagraik R, Bhatia SK, Dhanjal DS, Kumar V, Kumar A, Upadhyay NK, Verma R, Kumar D. (2020). Understanding of Colistin Usage in Food Animals and Available Detection Techniques: A Review. Animals. 10(10), 1892. (IF: 2.7)
6. Kumar A, Naik SN, Gandhi K, Pandey V. (2019). Functional lipid components for obesity management: a review. International Food Research Journal. 26 (4), 1111-1122. (IF: 1.2)
7. Kumar A, Tripathi S, Hans N, Pattnaik F, Naik SN. (2018). Ghee: Its Properties, Importance and Health Benefits. Lipid Universe. 6, 06-15. 
8. Gandhi K, Kumar A, Rana S, Banjare IS. (2018). Melamine: A Chemical adulterant in milk and milk products. Beverage & Food World. 45 (7), 36-38.
9. Gandhi K, Reddy SPV, banjare I, Kumar A. (2017). Quality Issues During Production and Distribution of Buttermilk. Indian Food Industry Mag. 36 (4), 08-11.
10. Gandhi K, Arora S, Kumar A. (2017). Industrial applications of supercritical fluid extraction: A review. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 05 (3), 336-340. 
11. Kumar A, Saxena D, Naik SN. (2016). Designer lipids: A modern approach for food and nutraceutical applications. Lipid Universe. 4 (3), 08-14.
12. Gandhi K, Aghav A, Kumar A, Lal D. (2014). Modified milk fat and oils. Indian Food Industry Mag. 33 (6), 36-44. 
13. Upadhyay N, Goyal A, Kumar A, Ghai DL, Singh R. (2014). Preservation of Milk and Milk Products for Analytical Purposes. Food Reviews International. 30 (3), 203-224. (IF: 5.3)
14. Gandhi K, Kumar A, Gosewade S, Kaushik R, Lal D. (2013). X-Ray Crystallography and Its Applications in Dairy Science: A Review. Research & Reviews: Journal of Dairy Science and Technology. 2 (1), 21-33.
15. Gandhi K, Kumar A, Sarkar P, Aghav A, Lal D. (2013). MALDI-TOF MS: Applications in Dairy and  Related Sectors. Research & Reviews: Journal of Dairy Science and Technology. 2 (2), 19-27. 
16. Gandhi K, Kumar A, Sarkar P, Aghav A, Lal D. (2013). NALDI-TOF MS: Applications in Dairy and Related Sectors. Research and Reviews: Journal of Dairy Science and Technology. 2 (2), 28-36. 
17. Kumar A, Upadhyay N, Naagar S. (2012). Allergenicity of Milk Proteins, and Its Management. Indian Food Industry. 31 (5-6), 45-52. 

Books

Book Chapters

1. Yadav R, Murugesan S, Kumar N, Thakur K, Kumar A, Saxena G. (2024). Microalgae for antibiotic removal from aquatic environments: challenges, opportunities, and prospects. Editor(s): Maulin P. Shah, In Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes, Emerging Innovative Trends in the Application of Biological Processes for Industrial Wastewater Treatment, Elsevier, 363-390, ISBN 9780443135613, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13561-3.00014-4.
2. M Kaur, A Bains, P Chawla, R Yadav, A Kumar, BS Inbaraj, S Sridhar, M Sharma. (2022). Milk Protein-Based Nanohydrogels: Current Status and Applications. Recent Development in Food Gels. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8070432. 

Tools/Tests