HANSRAJ COLLEGE
University of Delhi
NAAC Grade A++ with CGPA 3.71 NIRF Rank # 12 (Amongst Colleges)
University of Delhi
NAAC Grade A++ with CGPA 3.71 NIRF Rank # 12 (Amongst Colleges)
Assistant Professor | Department of Zoology
Contact (Off.): 8287642529
Email Address : amityadav[at]hrc[dot]du[dot]ac[dot]in
Entomology, Environmental Microbiology, Food, and Environmental Toxicology
Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Hansraj College (from 07.10.2022 – till date)
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi – 110019 in the pay scale of academic level 10 on an ad-hoc basis from 22.11.2021 to 06.10.2022
Principles of Ecology, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Biochemistry of Metabolic Processes, Developmental Biology, Human Physiology, Environmental Sciences, Animal Diversity
Administrative duties in Hansraj College, University of Delhi (07-10.22 to till date):
1. Departmental Representative, NIRF committee, Hansraj College
2. Departmental Nominee, NAAC Criteria-7
3. Member, Hansraj G20 Committee
4. Member, Department Display Committee, NAAC
5. Member, Departmental Time Table Committee
6. Member, Discipline Committee, Hansraj College
7. Member, Departmental Admission Committee
8. Member, Organizing Team, 5th Annual National Conference, (15th - 17th October 2022)
9. Member, Organizing Committee for the seminar on "Longevity is regulated by interspecies interactions: The story of a worm and its diet" by Dr. Arnab Mukhopadhyay, NII
10. Member, Shrishti Chetna, Zoological Society, Hansraj College
11. Member, Life Sciences Society, Hansraj College
Administrative duties in Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi (22-11-21 to 06-10.22):
1. Member, Eco-Club, Deshbandhu College
2. Member, Departmental NAAC Committee, Deshbandhu College
3. Member, IQAC Extended Committee, Deshbandhu College
4. Member, Central Examination Committee, Deshbandhu College
5. Geo-tagging of the college campus for NAAC and Green-Audit work, Deshbandhu College
6. Co-opted Member, Proctorial Committee 2022-23, Deshbandhu College
Thesis Title: Development of Analytical Methods by employing Chemometrics to evaluate the Adulteration and Authenticity of Coconut oil in India
Salient features of Ph.D. Work:
FTIR spectroscopy, along with multivariate chemometrics, has been implemented for the detection and quantification of PO and MO in VCO, and FCO in PCO with great accuracy and precision. In addition to adulteration detection, identifying the geographical origin of coconut oil is also one of the critical aspects of edible oil authenticity. To solve this issue, ICP-MS coupled with chemometrics has been used for the identification of the geographical origin of VCO samples in five provinces of India.
Research Publications:
Total Impact Factor: 54.66, RG Score: 15.45, h-Index: 09, i10-Index: 09, Total Citations: 343
1. Kumari, S., Amit., & Singh, D. K. (2023). Swift and precise detection of argemone oil adulteration in virgin coconut oil by implementing ATR-FTIR spectroscopy integrated with multivariate chemometrics and regression modelling. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 103525.
Impact factor: 2.38, Cite Score: 3.8
2. Jamwal, R., Amit., Sengar, M., & Jamwal, R. (2023). Determination of the geographical origin of Mustard oil based on multi-elemental fingerprinting using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and chemometric analysis. Food Chemistry Advances, 100233.
3. Amit., Kumari, S., & Jamwal, R. (2023). Use of FTIR spectroscopy integrated with multivariate chemometrics as a swift, and non-destructive technique to detect various adulterants in virgin coconut oil: A comprehensive review. Food Chemistry Advances, 100203.
4. Kumari, S., Amit., & Jamwal, R. (2022). Isolation and identification of Jeotgalicoccus sp. CR2 and evaluation of its resistance towards heavy metals. Cleaner Waste Systems, 3, 100062.
5. Amit., Jamwal, R., Kumari, S., Kelly, S., Cannavan, A., & Singh, D. K. (2022). Assessment of geographical origin of virgin coconut oil using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry along with multivariate chemometrics. Current Research in Food Science.
Impact factor: 6.26, Cite Score: 2.8
6. Amit, Jamwal, R., Kumari, S., Dhaulaniya, A. S., Balan, B., & Singh, D. K. (2020). Application of ATR-FTIR spectroscopy along with regression modelling for the detection of adulteration of virgin coconut oil with paraffin oil. LWT, 118, 108754.
Impact factor: 6.05, Cite Score: 7.0, Citations: 42 4
7. Amit, Jamwal, R., Kumari, S., Kelly, S., Cannavan, A., & Singh, D.K. (2020). Rapid detection of pure coconut oil adulteration with fried coconut oil using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy coupled with multivariate regression modelling. LWT, 125, 109250.
Impact factor: 6.05, Cite Score: 7.0, Citations: 21
8. Amit, Jamwal, R., Kumari, S., Dhaulaniya, A. S., Balan, B., Kelly, S., Cannavan, A., & Singh, D. K. (2020). Utilizing ATR-FTIR spectroscopy combined with multivariate chemometric modelling for the swift detection of mustard oil adulteration in virgin coconut oil. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 109, 103066.
Impact factor: 2.38, Cite Score: 3.8, Citations: 24
9. Kumari, S., Amit, Jamwal, R., Mishra, N., & Singh, D. K. (2020). Recent developments in environmental mercury bioremediation and its toxicity: a review. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 13, 100283.
Impact factor: 5.64, Citations: 85
10. Jamwal, R., Amit, Kumari, S., Balan, B., Dhaulaniya, A. S., Kelly, S., Cannavan, A., & Singh, D. K. (2020). Attenuated Total Reflectance–Fourier transform infrared (ATR– FTIR) spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics for rapid detection of argemone oil adulteration in mustard oil. LWT, 120, 108945.
Impact factor: 6.05, Cite Score: 7.0, Citations: 35
11. Jamwal, R., Amit, Kumari, S., Balan, B., Kelly, S., Cannavan, A., & Singh, D. K. (2021). Rapid and non-destructive approach for the detection of fried mustard oil adulteration in pure mustard oil via ATR-FTIR spectroscopy-chemometrics. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 244, 118822.
Impact factor: 4.83, Cite Score: 7.1, Citations: 26
12. Jamwal, R., Amit, Kumari, S., Sharma, S., Kelly, S., Cannavan, A., & Singh, D. K. (2021). Recent trends in the use of FTIR spectroscopy integrated with chemometrics for the detection of edible oil adulteration. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 103222.
Impact factor: 2.38, Cite Score: 3.8, Citations: 39 5
13. Jamwal, R., Amit, Kumari, S., Kelly, S., Cannavan, A., & Singh, D.K. (2021). Non-targeted fingerprinting approach for rapid quantification of mustard oil adulteration with linseed oil: an economically motivated adulteration. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 103226.
Impact factor: 2.38, Cite Score: 3.8, Citations: 04
14. Balan, B., Dhaulaniya, A. S., Jamwal, R., Yadav, A., Kelly, S., Cannavan, A., & Singh, D. K. (2020). Rapid detection and quantification of sucrose adulteration in cow milk using Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy coupled with multivariate analysis. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 240, 118628.
Impact factor: 4.83, Cite Score: 7.1, Citations: 22
15. Balan, B., Dhaulaniya, A. S., Jamwal, R., Amit, Sodhi, K. K., Kelly, S., Cannavan, A., & Singh, D. K. (2020). Application of Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics for detection and quantification of formalin in cow milk. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 107, 103033.
Impact factor: 2.38, Cite Score: 3.8, Citations: 33
16. Dhaulaniya, A. S., Balan, B., Yadav, A., Jamwal, R., Kelly, S., Cannavan, A., & Singh, D. K. (2020). Development of an FTIR-based chemometric model for the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of cane sugar as an added sugar adulterant in apple fruit juices. Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A, 37(4), 539-551.
Impact factor: 3.5, Cite Score: 5.2, Citations: 09
Research Publications under communication:
1. Amit, Kumari S., Jamwal R., Singh, D.K. (2023) Implementation of ATR-FTIR spectroscopy integrated with multivariate chemometrics as an expeditious, and non-calamitous technique for the quantification of palm oil adulteration in virgin coconut oil
Food Chemistry Advances, (3rd Revision)
Conferences/Workshops/Webinars Organized:
FDP and FIPs participated:
1. Successfully completed One-Week Online National Faculty Development Program “Basic IT Tools, Advanced Spreadsheet Tools and Statistical Software Package with SPSS” jointly organized by the University of Delhi and Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers, and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education, from 27th October to 03rd November 2022.
2. Successfully completed and secured Grade A in One Month “Faculty Induction Programme” (Blended Mode) organized by Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre Hansraj College, University of Delhi from 1st December to 30th December 2022.
3. Co-convenor of the webinar “Save Soil, Save Life” organized by ECO-CLUB, Deshbandhu College in association with ISHA OUTREACH, on April 25, 2022
4. Organizing Member of the E-workshop on "Development of Chick and Mouse Embryos: Experiments and Molecular Techniques", organized by the Department of Zoology, Deshbandhu College on March 12, 2022
5. Convenor of Virtual field visit of "Reefs and Sea-Shores; Islands of Lakshadweep", organized by Deshbandhu College, the University of Delhi on 5th February 2022
6. Contributed as Mentor in the three days "Capacity Building Workshops", organized by the Department of Biochemistry, Botany, and Zoology, Deshbandhu College, from December 22-24, 2021
Conferences and Workshops Participated:
1. Participated in National Education Conclave organized by Hansraj College, University of Delhi on 23-24 March 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
2. Poster Presentation in 2nd international colloquium on Deciphering Bioregulatory Mechanism in Health and Disease using 'Omics' Approach, organized by Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi, from February 24-25, 2022
3. Poster Presentation in HEALTH 2021 “Cancer Biology: Advances and Challenges” Virtual Conference, organized by Department of Zoology, Deshbandhu College, from November 11th to 13th, 2021
3. Poster Presentation in 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Agricultural, Environmental & Applied Sciences for Global Development (RAAEASGD), (2019) at Dr. YSPUHF Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India on “Detection and quantification of fried oil in mustard oil and coconut oil by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy combined with chemometrics”
4. Poster Presentation in International Conference Contemporary Issues in Integrating Health and Nutrition with the Emerging Areas of Food Technology, Agriculture, Environment and Allied Sciences, (2019) at Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India on “ATR-FTIR spectroscopy along with multivariate chemometrics for the classification and detection of palm oil adulteration in extra virgin olive oil”.
5. Poster presentation at 58th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI-2017) & International Symposium on “Microbes for Sustainable Development: Scope &Applications” (MSDSA-2017): on “Isolation of Potential Aerobic Denitrifying Bacteria from Yamuna River Water”.
Techniques, Software & Skills:
Tools and Techniques
Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) Spectroscopy
Gas Chromatography (GC), Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Soxhlet Extraction Methodology by Soxhlet Apparatus, Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
Column Chromatography, Autoclave
Software
Unscrambler X, SPSS, OMNIC, Spectrograph
Skills
Chemometrics, Multivariate Statistics, Differentiation methods (PCA and LDA)
Regression Modelling (PCR and PLS-R)
Membership in a Scientific Society
The Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI), Life membership since 2021.
Life membership number/ ID: 5151-2021