| Title | Dr. | First Name | KALYAN | Last Name | YAKKALA |
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| Designation | Assistant Professor | ||||||
| Department | Department of Environmental Studies | ||||||
| ykalyan@es.du.ac.in | |||||||
| Webpage | |||||||
| Phone.no | 9985954735 | ||||||
| Employement Info | |||||||
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| Employee Type | Nature Of Employment | ||||||
| Teaching | Permanent | ||||||
| Educational Qualifications | |||||||
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| Degree/Certification Name | Institution | Year of Completion | |||||
| Ph.D. - Ph.D. (Environmental Sciences) | Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati | 2011 | |||||
| PG | Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati | 2006 | |||||
| Fellowship Details | |||||||
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| Name Of Fellowship | Awarding Body | Fellowship Level | |||||
| Senior Research Associateship (Pool Scientist's Scheme) | CSIR, Govt.of India | National | |||||
| Fast Track Young Scientist's Scheme | DST-SERB, Govt.of India | National | |||||
| Postdoctoral Fellowship | Kwangwoon University, Seoul, South Korea. | International | |||||
| Senior Research Fellowship | CSIR, Govt.of India | National | |||||
| Junior Research Fellowship | BRNS-DAE, Govt.of India | National | |||||
| Teaching Experience (Within Institution) | |||
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| Designation | Duration | ||
| Associate Fellow (Scientist) | 02-12-2019 To 18-12-2020 (1 years, 16 days) | ||
| Pool Scientist (Senior Research Associate) | 01-12-2016 To 30-11-2019 (2 years, 11 months, 29 days) | ||
| DST Fast Track Young Scientist | 01-10-2013 To 30-09-2016 (2 years, 11 months, 29 days) | ||
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 05-01-2012 To 04-01-2013 (11 months, 30 days) | ||
| Research Supervision Overview | |||||||
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| PhD Scholars Supervised | PhD Degrees Awarded | Theses Submitted | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Research Publications | |||||||
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| Title of Article | Type of Publication | Name of Journal | ISSN | Journal Volume | Year | Link to Article | DOI (Digital Object Identifier) |
| Membrane optode for mercury (II) determination in aqueous samples. | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Journal of Hazardous Materials | 0304-3894 | 166 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2008.11.027 | ||
| Membrane optode for uranium(VI) ions preconcentration and quantification based on a synergistic combination of 4-(2-thiazolylazo)-resorcinol with 8-hydroxyquinaldine | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy | 1386-1425 | 74 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2009.09.045 | ||
| Solid phase preconcentration and determination of mercury and uranyl ions using an itaconic acid functionalized adsorptive membrane | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Analytical Methods | 1759-9679 | 3 | https://doi.org/10.1039/C1AY05125C | ||
| Optical chemical sensor for screening cadmium(II) in natural waters | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Journal of Sensor Technology | 2161-1238 | 2 | http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jst.2012.22010 | ||
| Buffalo weed (Ambrosia trifida L. var. trifida) biochar for cadmium (II) and lead (II) adsorption in single and mixed system | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Desalination and Water Treatment | 1944-3986 | 51 | https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2013.792546 | ||
| Adsorption of TNT and RDX contaminants by Ambrosia trifida L. var. trifida derived Biochar | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment | 2278-4527 | 17(4) | |||
| Assessment of Cadmium and Chromium Stress on Growth, Physiology and Metal Uptake Using Mirabilis jalapa | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Current World Environment | 2320-8031 | 10(1) | http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.10.1.26 | ||
| Removal studies of Cd(II) and explosive compounds using buffalo weed biochar-alginate beads | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry | 1226-086X | 26 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2014.11.034 | ||
| Tea (Camellia sinensis) waste for the reduction of Malathion and Phorate in aqueous solutions | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | International Journal of Environmental and Agricultural Research | 2454-1850 | 2(6) | |||
| Biosorption of Fluoride from Aqueous Solutions by Tinospora cardifolia leaves | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Indian Journal of Environmental Sciences | 0971-8958 | 22(1) | |||
| Silver nanoparticles embedded cation-exchange membrane for remediation of Hg species and application as the dip catalyst in organic transformation | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Materials Today Chemistry | 2468-5194 | 22 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2021.100547 | ||
| Research Projects | ||||||
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| Project Title | Project Type | Year Of Sanction | Outcome/Output | Duration | ||
| "Feasibility of Potential Sorbents in Integrated Investigation of Natural Aquifers & Contaminated Soils in and around Tirupati" (DST-SERB Fast Track Young Scientists Grant) | Major | 2013 | Publication | 01-10-2013 To 30-09-2016 (2 years, 11 months, 29 days) | ||
| Development of Optically Responsive Polymer Sheets and Membranes for Monitoring Toxic Gases and Air Pollutants (BRNS-DAE Research Project) | Major | 2024 | Ongoing since 01-04-2024 (9 months, 27 days) | |||
| Professional Development Programmes | |||||||
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| Programme Title | Sponsoring Institution | Organizing Institution | Role | Type of Programme | |||
| Short Term Course on Research Methodology | UGC | CPDHE (UGC-HRDC):Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education, Human Resource Development Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi | Attendee | Short Term Program | |||
| Faculty Induction Programme | UGC | CPDHE (UGC-HRDC):Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education, Human Resource Development Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi | Attendee | Orientation Programme | |||
| Honors and Awards | |||||||
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| Name of the Award | Awarding Body | Award Category | Level | Award Date | |||
| Pool Scientist | CSIR, Govt.of India | Research | National | 01-12-2016 | |||
| Young Scientist | DST-SERB, Govt.of India | Research | National | 01-10-2013 | |||
| Postdoctoral Researcher | Kwangwoon University, Seoul, South Korea | Research | International | 05-01-2012 | |||
| SRF Award | CSIR, Govt.of India | Research | National | 01-04-2011 | |||
| Young Scientist Award for the Best Oral Presentation | Indian Council of Chemists | Research | National | 10-11-2009 | |||
| Best Outgoing Post Graduate Student Award | Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati | Academic | State/University Level | 11-03-2006 | |||
| M.Sc. (Environmental Sciences) passed with Distinction | Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati | Academic | State/University Level | 31-03-2006 | |||
| Talk Poster Presented | |||||||
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| Name of the Activity | Role | Date of Activity | |||||
| Invited lecture at Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) conducted by ENVIS center, School of Environmental Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi on the topic entitled "Wastewater Monitoring (Analysis & Abatement technologies) | Speaker | 01-04-2022 | |||||
| Invited Lecture at 60th Annual Convention of Chemists (ACC 2023, IIT Delhi Campus) in the Technical Sessions of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry on the topic entitled "Membrane-Based Adsorbents for Monitoring Toxic Metal Ions in Polluted Waters" | Speaker | 21-12-2023 | |||||