“J.E.E.W.A.N.U." which stands for Judicious Engineering of microbiomes for Enhanced sanitation & Water resources, Agriculture and National health Upliftment
Our Projects
Water treatment and reuse in agriculture
Funding Agency: SPARC
Period: 2024-2026
Role: PI
The project focuses on developing innovative methods for treating water and reusing it in agriculture. By exploring sustainable solutions for water management, it aims to address the urgent challenge of ensuring global food security.
Microplastics mitigation
Funding Agency: DBT (Department of Biotechnology)
Period: 2024-2027
Role: PI
This project investigates innovative solutions to minimize the entry of microplastics into the environment. Advanced strategies for mitigating and identifying existing microplastic contamination are being examined. The project aims to make a significant contribution to safeguarding our environment from this pervasive threat
Anaerobic digestion
Funding Agency: MoE(SAP)
Period: 2022-2025
Role: PI
This project involves the microbial degradation of high-solids waste. The resulting biogas will be utilized as a clean alternative to conventional fossil fuels for electricity generation, and as vehicle fuel.
Characterization of microbiome
Funding Agency: SERB
(SRG)
Period: 2022-2024
Role: PI
This project focuses on analyzing microbiome communities in diverse environmental samples, recognizing them as key drivers of biological processes. It investigates microbiome dynamics utilizing advanced techniques such as flow cytometry and metagenomics.
Uniqueness of indigenous cow
Funding Agency: DST
(SUTRA-PIC)
Period: 2022-2024
Role: PI
This project investigates the biochemical properties of indigenous cow dung and urine to enhance scientific understanding and create practical utility items. The research aims to identify their potential applications in agriculture, sustainable energy, and eco-friendly products, contributing to both scientific advancement and sustainable development.
Anaerobic microbiomes
Funding Agency: IIT (BHU)
(Seed Grant)
Period: 2021-2023
Role: PI
This project focused on studying the anaerobic digestion of floral waste, Napier grass, and other agricultural residues to produce biogas and analyze its methane potential for use as an alternative fuel. The aim was to understand and optimize the anaerobic digestion process at a laboratory scale, which was subsequently studied at a pilot scale.
Rural development
Funding Agency: BITS Pilani
(ACRG
Period: 2020-2021
Role: PI
Sanitation
Funding Agency: BITS Pilani
(RIG)
Period: 2019-2021
Role: PI
Microbiome in animal system
Funding Agency: NSF/USDA
(EAGER)
Period: 2016-2018
Role: Key Personnel/Co-PI
Biodigester
Funding Agency: iSEE, USA
Period: 2015-2016
Role: PI