Awards & Recognitions

1.Grand Water Digest Water Awards 2021-22

Water Digest Award 2021 under the category of Women contribution in Water Sector by Union Minister Gajendra Singh, Ministry of Jal Shakti (Water).

2. Mentioned in the Top 75 Women Entrepreneurs

Our founder Dr. Suphiya Khan has featured in top 75 Women Entrepreneurs in coffee table book in BiRAC expo. The event was inaugurated by Honourable PM Narendra Modi and launched by Honourable Minister of Science and Technology
Dr Jitendra Singh.

3. NASI (National Academy of Sciences, India) Reliance Platinum Jubilee Award for Technology (2021)

4. TIE-BIRAC WiNER AWARD 2019 for Women Entrepreneurial Research

5. Recognition by Ambassador of Israel

The Women’s Excellence award by honourable ambassador of Israel Naor Gilon and WEE Foundation, IIT Delhi.

Four key members from Drumlins felicitated by DST Rajasthan for their good work in research as women scientists on the occasion of Women’s Day

6. Wonder Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics 2021) Award from Director AIIMS Delhi for our Founder Dr. Suphiya Khan

7. Certificate of Appreciation by Govt. of Rajasthan

Felicitated on women’s day by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Rajasthan for commendable work in science and technology.

Other Awards

Publications

  1. Suphiya Khan, Khushboo Chaudhary, Sonu Kumari, Vinay Sharma. (21/12/2017). Phytoremediation based method for Fluoride removal. Patent File number: 201711046048. (Filed)
  2. Suphiya Khan and Sonu Kumari. (27/03/2018). Product and process for Fluoride remediation. Patent File number: 201811011264. (Filed).
  3. Suphiya Khan and Neha Singh. (19/05/2020). A colorimetric selective sensor for fluoride ion and method thereof. Patent file number: 202011021006 (Filed)
  4. Suphiya Khan and Monika Yadav. (21/05/2020). A colorimetric sensor for detection of anion and method thereof. Patent file number: 202011021340 (Filed)
  5. Suphiya Khan, Neha Singh and Sonu Kumari. (31/07/2020). A composition and method for fluoride removal. File number: 202011033001 (Filed).
  6. Suphiya Khan and Sonu Kumari. (12/07/2022). Single point of use water purification system for community tanks. Patent file number: 202211039904 (Filed)
  7. Suphiya Khan and Sonu Kumari. Advanced and affordable NP-PUF technology for fluoride free tea. (Filed)
  1. Kumari, S., Agarwal, S. and Khan, S. (2022). New Era Drinking Water Solutions. Cambridge Scholar Publishing (In publishing process).
  2. Agarwal, S., Kumari, S. and Khan S. (2021). Bioentrepreneurship and Transferring Technology Into Product Development. Pennsylvania, United States: IGI Global. ISBN No. 9781799874119
  3. Khan, S. and Choudhary, K. (2020). Nano-phytoremediation Technologies for Ground Water contaminants: Emerging Research and opportunities. IGI global Publishing House USA ISBN No. ISBN13: 9781522590163
  4. Khan, S. and Choudhary K. (2019). Laboratory Manual of Microbiology and Soil Science (2 volumes). Burlington, Canada: Delve Publishing ISBN No.
  5. Agarwal, S. and Khan S. (2018). Advance Lab Practices in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. New Delhi, India: IK International Publishing House Pvt Ltd. ISBN No. 9789385909962.
  1. Kumari, S., Agarwal, S., & Khan, S. (2022). Micro/nano Glass Pollution as an Emerging Pollutant in Near Future. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 100063, 1-10.
  2. Kumari, S., Sharma, K. S., Nemiwal, M., Khan, S., & Kumar, D. (2022). Simultaneous detection of aqueous aluminum (III) and chromium (III) using Persea americana reduced and capped silver nanoparticles. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 24(8), 808-821.
  3. Jain, A., Kumari, S., Agarwal, S., and Khan, S. (2021). Water purification via Novel Nanoadsorbents and their Regeneration Strategies. Process Safety & Environmental Protection, 152, 441-454.
  4. Singh, N., Agarwal, S., Jain, A. and Khan, S. (2021). 3-Dimensional Cross Linked Hydrophilic Polymeric Network “Hydrogels”: An Agriculture Boom. Agricultural Water Management, 253 (106939), 1-14.
  5. Singh, N., Kumari, S., & Khan, S. (2021). Naked eye colorimetric detection of fluoride through TiO2 NPs/CQDs based detector. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 254 (119637), 1-8.
  6. Singh, N., Kumari, S., & Khan, S. (2021). Improved fluoride removal efficiency using novel defluoridation pencil.Materials Today Communications, 28 (102521), 1-12.
  7. Singh, S., Chopperla, R., Shingote, P., Chhapekar, S. S., Deshmukh, R., Khan, S., … & Solanke, A. U. (2021). Overexpression of EcDREB2A transcription factor from Finger millet in Tobacco enhances tolerance to heat stress through ROS scavenging.Journal of Biotechnology. 336, 10-24.
  8. Singh, N., Kumari, S., Goyal, N., & Khan, S. (2021). Al2O3/GO cellulose based 3D-hydrogel for efficient fluoride removal from water. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 15 (100444), 1-8
  9. Yadav, M., Kumari, S., & Khan, S. (2020). Development of affordable nanoparticle-chitosan based colorimetric detector for fluoride ions. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 18 (100344), 1-10.
  10. Agarwal, S., Kumari, S., Mudgal, A and Khan, S. (2020) Green synthesized nano-additives in jojoba biodiesel-diesel blends: An improvement of engine performance and emission. Renewable Energy, 147(2019), 1836-1844.
  11. Goswami, R., Zunjare, R. U., Khan, S., Muthusamy, V., Baveja, A., Das, A. K., … and Hossain, F. (2019). Genetic variability of kernel provitamin-A in sub-tropically adapted maize hybrids possessing rare allele of β-carotene hydroxylase. Cereal Research Communications, 47(2), 205-215.
  12. Agarwal, S., and Khan, S. (2019). Effect of various nanoadditives on the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine fuelled with jojoba biodiesel–diesel blends: A review. Plant Science Today, 6(4), 485-490.
  13. Chaudhary, K., Saraswat, P.K. and Khan, S. (2019). Improvement in fluoride remediation technology using GIS based mapping and microbe assisted phytoremediation. Ecotoxicology and Environment Safety. 168, 164-176.
  14. Agarwal, S., and Khan, S. (2019). Genetic diversity of 18 male and 18 female accessions of Jojoba [Simmondsia chinensis (link) Schneider] using EST-SSRs. Meta Gene, 19, 134-141.
  15. Kumari, S., and Khan, S., (2018). Effect of Fe3O4 NPs on Fluoride (F) accumulation efficiency of Prosopis juliflora. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 166, 419-426.
  16. Agarwal, S., Arya, D., and Khan, S. (2018). Comparative fatty acid and trace elemental analysis identified the best raw material of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) for commercial applications. Annals of Agricultural Sciences, 63(1), 37-45.
  17. Ashfaq, M., Verma, N., and Khan, S. (2018). Novel polymeric composite grafted with metal nanoparticle-dispersed CNFs as a chemiresistive non-destructive fruit sensor material. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 217, 216-227.
  18. Agarwal, , Anand, A., and Khan, S. (2018). Chemical fingerprinting of polyphenol content in Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) by HPLC. Vegetos, 31, 116-123.
  19. Agarwal, S., and Khan, S. (2018). Comparative molecular and chemical fingerprinting found accession “Clone-64” as the best genetic material for jojoba industry. Meta Gene, 17, 115-123.
  20. Goswami, R., Zunjare, R. U., Khan, S., Baveja, A., Muthusamy, V., and Hossain, F. (2019). Marker‐assisted introgression of rare allele of β‐carotene hydroxylase (crtRB1) gene into elite quality protein maize inbred for combining high lysine, tryptophan and provitamin A in maize. Plant Breeding, 138(2), 174-183.
  21. Kumari, S., and Khan, S. (2018). Effect of Fe3O4 NPs application on fluoride (F) accumulation efficiency of Prosopis juliflora. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 166, 419-426.
  22. Kumari, S and Khan, S. (2017). Defluoridation technology for drinking water and tea by green synthesized Fe3O4/Al2O3 nanoparticles coated polyurethane foams for rural communities. Nature Scientific Report.7 (8070), 1-12.
  23. Ashfaq, M., Verma, N. and Khan, S., (2017). Highly effective Cu/Zn-carbon micro/nanofiber-polymer nanocomposite-based wound dressing biomaterial against the aeruginosa multi-and extensively drug-resistant strains. Material Science and Engineering C, 77: 630-641.
  24. Arya, D., and Khan, S. (2017). Identification of low simmondsin-high oil containing accessions of Simmondsia chinensis (link) Schneider (jojoba) using HPLC. Journal of Biological Sciences, 17(3), 151-156.
  25. Arya, D., and Khan, S. (2016). A review of Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba)” the desert gold”: A multipurpose oil seed crop for industrial uses. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 8(6), 381-388.
  26. Ashfaq, M., Verma, N. and Khan, S., (2016). Carbon nanofibers as a micronutrient carrier in plants: efficient translocation and controlled release of Cu nanoparticles. Environmental Science Nano. 4 (1), 138-148.
  27. Arya, D, Agarwal, S and Khan, S (2016). Authentication of Different Accessions of Simmondsia chinensis (Link) Schneider (Jojoba) by DNA Fingerprinting and Chromatography of its Oil. Industrial Crops and Products, 94: 376-384.
  28. Agarwal, S., and Khan, S. (2016). Sodium fluoride (NaF) induced changes in growth and DNA profile of Vigna radiata. Plant Science Today, 3(1), 1-5.
  29. Ashfaq, M., Verma, N. and Khan, S (2016). Copper/zinc bimetal nanoparticles-dispersed carbon nanofibers: A novel potential antibiotic material. Material Science and Engineering C, 59, 938-947.
  30. Agarwal, S., Chaudhary, K., and Khan, S. (2015). Biochemical characterization of defatted meal of different accessions of Simmondsia chinensis (Link) CK Schneid. (Jojoba). International Journal of Scientific Research and Agricultural Sciences, 2(2), 034-038.
  31. Ashfaq, M., Khan, S. and Verma, N. (2014). Synthesis of PVA-CAP based biomaterial in situ dispersed with Cu nanoparticles and carbon micro-nanofibers for antibiotic drug delivery applications. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 90: 79-89.
  32. Choudhary, K. and Khan, S. (2014). Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (Pgpr) on plant growth and Flouride (F) uptake by F Hyperaccumulator plant Prosopis juliflora. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research.
  33. Saini, P., Khan, S., Baunthiyal, M., and Sharma, V. (2013). Effects of fluoride on germination, early growth and antioxidant enzyme activities of legume plant species Prosopis juliflora. Journal of Environmental Biology. 34(2), 205-9.
  34. Sharma, V., Saini, P., and Khan, S. (2013). Fluoride (F) accumulation and genetic diversity studies in F hyperaccumulator plant Prosopis juliflora for selection of the best germplasm for phytoremediation purpose. Vegetos, 26(2s), 183-191.
  35. Saini, P., Khan, S1., Bauntiyal, M. and Sharma, V. (2012). Organ –wise accumulation of fluoride in Prosopis juliflora and its potential for phytoremediation of fluoride contaminated soil. Chemosphere, 89(5): 633-635.
  36. Saini, P., Khan, S., Baunthiyal, M., and Sharma, V. (2013). Mapping of fluoride endemic area and assessment of F− 1 accumulation in soil and vegetation. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 185(2), 2001-2008.
  37. Alam, A., Khan, S., Sharma, V., Sharma, S. C., and Rani, A. (2012). RAPD and morphological analysis of bryophytes–Thuidium tamariscinum (Hedw.) Schimp. and Hyophyla comosa Dixon in P. de la Varde. Researcher, 4(11), 98-103.
  38. Khan, S., Baunthiyal, M., Kumari, A., and Sharma, V. (2012). Effect of fluoride pollution on genetic diversity of a medicinal tree, Syzygium cumini. Journal of Environmental Biology, 33(4), 745-750.
  39. Khan, S., and Sharma, V. (2011). Inter and intra-population variability of syzygium cumini using RAPD markers. Progressive Agriculture, 11(1), 17-22.
  40. Khan, S., and Sharma, V. (2010). Genetic differentiation and diversity analysis of medicinal tree Syzygium cumini (Myrtaceae) from ecologically different regions of India. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 16(2), 149-158.
  41. Khan, S., and Sharma, V. (2008). RAPD based assessment of genetic diversity of Butea monosperma from different agro-ecological regions of India. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 7, 320-327
  1. Jyoti, Agarwal, and Khan, S., (2021). Small scale development of product. In Bioentrepreneurship and Transferring Technology Into Product Development. 77-94.
  2. Agarwal, S., and Khan, S., (2021). Heavy metal phytotoxicity: DNA damage. In Cellular and Molecular Phytotoxicity of Heavy Metals, 157-177.
  3. Jain, A., Singh, N., Kumari, S., and Khan, S. (2021). Bioentrepreneurship in Agricultural Biotechnology. Bioentrepreneurship and Transferring Technology Into Product Development (pp. 183-200). IGI Global.
  4. Jain, A., Singh, N., and Khan, S. (2021). Nanomaterials for Soil Reclamation. In Handbook of Research on Microbial Remediation and Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Soil (pp. 530-541). IGI Global.
  5. Chaudhary, K., Khan, S., and Saraswat, P. K. (2021). Newer Approaches in Phytoremediation: An Overview. Research Anthology on Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Nanomaterials, 1785-1808.
  6. Yadav, M., Kumari, S., Malik, J. A., and Khan, S. (2021). Soil Microbiome for Plant Growth and Bioremediation. In Handbook of Research on Microbial Remediation and Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Soil(pp. 158-180).
  7. Khan, S., and Kumari, S., (2021). Interaction of Heavy Metal Ions with Nanomaterials: A Remediation Process. Research Anthology on Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Nanomaterials, 1170-1183.
  8. Agarwal, S., Kumari, S. and Khan, S. (2021). Quality control of biofertilizers. In Biofertilizers: Study and Impact. Wiley-Scrivener (Accepted).
  9. Agarwal, S., Kumari, and Khan, S. (2021). Methods for fluoride mitigation in water: A comprehensive review. In Impacts of Environmental Fluoride on Agriculture, Water, and Food Safety. IGI Global Book (Accepted).
  10. Jyoti, Agarwal, & Khan, S. (2021). Management of industrial waste. In Trends in Environmental Management. Bentham Sciences, UAE (Accepted).
  11. Jain, A., Agarwal, S. and Khan, S. (2021). Novel Nanomaterials for Fluoride Contaminated Water Purification. In New Era Drinking Water Solutions. Cambridge Scholar Publishing (Accepted).
  12. Chakervarty, E., Kumari, S. and Khan, S. (2021). Economic, social and environmental consideration in fluoride water purification management. In New Era Drinking Water Solutions. Cambridge Scholar Publishing (Accepted).
  13. Agarwal, S., Kumari, S. and Khan, S. (2021). Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis): An oil producing cash crop. In Neglected and Underutilized Crops: Future Smart Food. Elsevier (Accepted).
  14. Yadav, M., Kumari, S., and Khan, S. Role of Soil Microbiome and Enzyme Activities in Plant Growth (2020). Microbial Remediation and Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Soil, IGI global (accepted).
  15. Jain, A., Kumari, S. and Khan, S. Phytoremediation of Fluoride Polluted Soils: Hyperaccumulating plant studies. (2020). Impacts of Environmental Fluoride on Agriculture, Water, and Food Safety, IGI global (accepted).
  16. Kumari, S., Yadav, M., and Khan, S. Cadmium Toxicity and its Mechanism in Plants (2019). Cellular and Molecular Phytotoxicity of Heavy Metals, Springer Nature, 396-408.
  17. Chaudhary, K., Agarwal, S., and Khan, S., (2018). Role of phytochelatins (PCs), metallothionines (MTs) and heavy metal ATPase (HMA) genes in heavy metal tolerance. In Micoremediation and Environmental Sustainability, 39-60.
  18. Yadav, M., and Khan, S., (2018). Nanotechnology: A New Scientific Outlook for Bioremediation of Dye Effluents. In Approaches in Bioremediation(pp. 355-368).
  19. Singh, N., and Khan, S., (2018). Nanobioremediation: An Innovative Approach to Fluoride (F) Contamination. In Approaches in Bioremediation(pp. 343-353).
  20. Khan, S., and Kumari, S., (2018). Interaction of Heavy Metal Ions with Nanomaterials: A Remediation Process. In Biostimulation Remediation Technologies for Groundwater Contaminants(pp. 184-201).
  21. Ashfaq, M., and Khan, S., (2017). Role of phytohormones in improving the yield of oilseed crops. Oilseed Crops: Yield and Adaptations under Environmental Stress, 165.
  22. Kumari, S., and Khan, S., (2017). Synthesis and applications of nanofungicides: a next-generation fungicide. In Fungal Nanotechnology(pp. 103-118).
  23. Khan, S., Agarwal, S., and Sharma, V. (2017). Biochemical and molecular studies on the commercial oil‐yielding desert shrub Simmondsia chinensis(jojoba, a desert gold). Oilseed Crops: Yield and Adaptations under Environmental Stress, 152-164.
  24. Chaudhary, K., Jan, S., and Khan, S. (2016). Heavy Metal ATPase (HMA2, HMA3, and HMA4) Genes in Hyperaccumulation Mechanism of Heavy Metals. In Plant Metal Interaction (pp. 545-556).