Assist. Prof. Dr. Ashutosh Pandey, AKS University, India
Dr. Ashutosh Pandey is an accomplished academic and researcher in the Department of Biotechnology at AKS University, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the Department of Biotechnology at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where his research focused on developing an integrated process for algae cultivation using dairy industry wastewater to produce biofuel and facilitate bioremediation.
Education:
Dr. Pandey holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (2014–2020). His thesis on “Integrated process development of algae cultivation using dairy industry wastewater for biofuel production and bioremediation” has led to significant deliverables, including 7 research articles, 4 book chapters, and 1 patent. He also earned an M.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Biochemical Engineering) with honors from HBTU Kanpur and a B.Tech. in Biotechnology Engineering from SVPUAT Meerut, demonstrating his academic excellence and consistent pursuit of knowledge.
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Professional Experience:
With over 6 years and 10 months of professional experience, Dr. Pandey has held prominent academic and research positions, including his current role as Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, AKS University, India. His international experience as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Durban University of Technology, South Africa, underscores his global research impact. Additionally, he has served as a Scientist-C at FARE Labs Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, and held teaching positions at prestigious institutions like IMS Engineering College and Ashoka Institute of Technology & Management, showcasing his versatility and leadership in academia and industry.
Research Interests:
Dr. Ashutosh Pandey’s research expertise spans critical and innovative fields, including microbial applications focusing on microalgae and cyanobacteria, phyco-remediation, and wastewater technology. His work on aerobic and anaerobic fermentation and renewable energy positions him as a thought leader in sustainable biotechnology. His interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental sustainability with biotechnology, offering practical solutions for waste management and renewable energy production.
Honors and Awards:
Dr. Pandey’s achievements have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the SARCHi Chair National Research Fellowship (NRF-2023) in South Africa and the Young Scientist Award from the Society of Life Sciences, Satna, India. His receipt of the MHRD Research Fellowship (2014–2019) and the Academic Excellence Award from HBTU Kanpur in 2011 further highlight his dedication to academic excellence. His qualification in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in 2011 and 2012 reinforces his strong foundation in engineering and technology.
Publications:
Molecular subtypes of colorectal cancer: An emerging therapeutic opportunity for personalized medicine
MP Singh, S Rai, A Pandey, NK Singh, S Srivastava
Genes & Diseases, 8(2), 133-145, 2021. (Citations: 130)
Isolation, screening and comprehensive characterization of candidate microalgae for biofuel feedstock production and dairy effluent treatment: a sustainable approach
A Pandey, S Srivastava, S Kumar
Bioresource Technology, 293, 121998, 2019. (Citations: 101)
Multi-objective optimization of media components for improved algae biomass, fatty acid and starch biosynthesis from Scenedesmus sp. ASK22 using desirability function approach
A Pandey, A Gupta, A Sunny, S Kumar, S Srivastava
Renewable Energy, 150, 476-486, 2020. (Citations: 55)
Development and cost-benefit analysis of a novel process for biofuel production from microalgae using pre-treated high-strength fresh cheese whey wastewater
A Pandey, S Srivastava, S Kumar
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 23963-23980, 2020. (Citations: 51)
Multi-objective optimization of media nutrients for enhanced production of algae biomass and fatty acid biosynthesis from Chlorella pyrenoidosa NCIM 2738
K Kanaga, A Pandey, S Kumar
Bioresource Technology, 200, 940-950, 2016. (Citations: 51)
Ultrasound-intensified biodiesel production from algal biomass: a review
DS Patle, A Pandey, S Srivastava, AN Sawarkar, S Kumar
Environmental Chemistry Letters, 19, 209-229, 2021. (Citations: 40)
Sequential optimization of essential nutrients addition in simulated dairy effluent for improved Scenedesmus sp. ASK22 growth, lipid production and nutrients removal
A Pandey, S Srivastava, S Kumar
Biomass and Bioenergy, 128, 105319, 2019. (Citations: 37)
Microplastics in the environment: An urgent need for coordinated waste management policies and strategies
KTT Amesho, C Chinglenthoiba, MSAB Samsudin, MN Lani, A Pandey
Journal of Environmental Management, 344, 118713, 2023. (Citations: 32)
Harvesting of freshwater microalgae Scenedesmus sp. by electro-coagulation-flocculation for biofuel production: effects on spent medium recycling and lipid
A Pandey, R Shah, P Yadav, R Verma, S Srivastava
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 3497-3507, 2020. (Citations: 26)
Antimicrobial therapeutics isolated from algal source: Retrospect and prospect
S Afzal, AK Yadav, AK Poonia, K Choure, AN Yadav, A Pandey
Biologia, 78(2), 291-305, 2023. (Citations: 23)
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