Prof. Joginder Singh is working as Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. Previously, he worked as Young Scientist at the Microbial Biotechnology and Biofertilizer Laboratory, Department of Botany, Jai Narain Vyas University, in a research project funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. He is an active member of various scientific societies and organizations including, Association of Microbiologists of India, Indian Society of Salinity Research Scientists, Indian Society for Radiation Biology, and European Federation of Biotechnology. He has more than 200 research and review articles in peer-reviewed journals, edited 25 books published by Springer International Publishing, Elsevier Science Publishing and authored/co-authored 100 chapters in edited books. He serves as a reviewer for many prestigious journals. Dr Singh attended several International and National Seminars, Symposia, Conferences and chaired.
EDUCATION
• Ph.D. Doctorate in Botany (Microbiology), in 2003 from J. N. V. U. Jodhpur.
• PG Master of Science in Botany (Microbiology), in 2000 from J. N. V. U. Jodhpur
• UG Bachelor of Science, in 1998 from J. N. V. Univ., Jodhpur
• SSC Senior Secondary in Biology, in 1994 from Rajasthan Board of Secondary Edu. Ajmer.
• SC Secondary, in 1992 from Rajasthan Board of Secondary Edu. Ajmer.
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Plant Science, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Bioengineering
Advanced Electrolytes Based on Salts of Electroactive Metals in Organic Solvents for High-Performance Supercapacitors Vivek Chaudhry, Joginder Singh, Ahmad Umar, Ahmed A. Ibrahim, Fehaid Mohammed Alsubaie, Sotirios Baskoutas Energy Technology, 2026 Supercapacitors have emerged as a critical energy storage technology due to their exceptional power density, rapid charge–discharge kinetics, and long cycle life. Despite their advantages, enhancing their energy density remains a key challenge for broader applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy integration, and portable electronics. This study presents a novel electrolyte formulation comprising nickel chloride (NiCl 2 ) in ethyl alcohol and cobalt nitrate (Co(NO 3 ) 2 ) in acetone, designed to improve the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors. The proposed electrolytes exhibit remarkable enhancements in specific capacitance, with NiCl 2 ‐based systems achieving 123 F/g with TiO 2 nanoparticles and 138.5 F/g with CuO nanoparticles, while Co(NO 3 ) 2 ‐based systems demonstrate 127 F/g and 131 F/g, respectively. Furthermore, the specific energy (SE) reaches 76.2 Wh/kg and 67.2 Wh/kg for NiCl 2 electrolytes, and 70 Wh/kg and 72.5 Wh/kg for Co(NO 3 ) 2 electrolytes, highlighting their potential for high‐energy storage applications. These findings suggest that the integration of transition metal salts in organic solvents can significantly boost supercapacitor performance by optimizing ion transport and redox activity. The study underscores the importance of advanced electrolyte engineering in overcoming existing limitations in energy storage systems.
Smartphone-integrated paper sensor strips for rapid and on-site detection of heavy metal ions in environmental water samples Sumit Malik, Joginder Singh, Ahmad Umar, Ahmed A. Ibrahim, Sotirios Baskoutas Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A Chemistry, 2026 The detection of heavy metal ions is critical for environmental monitoring, public health, and industrial safety due to their toxicological and bioaccumulative properties. Traditional analytical techniques, such as inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), offer high sensitivity and specificity but are limited by their reliance on expensive instrumentation, specialized expertise, and laboratory infrastructure, making them impractical for real-time, on-site applications. To address these limitations, this study presents a smartphone-assisted paper-based sensor strip (WFP-113 and WFP-4) for the simultaneous detection of copper (Cu(II)), chromium (Cr(VI)), zinc (Zn(II)), and manganese (Mn(II)) ions in water samples. The sensor employs chromogenic reagents that produce distinct colorimetric responses upon metal ion complexation, enabling visual and quantitative analysis via smartphone imaging and digital processing. Key analytical parameters, including linear detection range, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), reproducibility, and selectivity, were systematically optimized. The achieved LODs for WFP-113 and WFP-4 were 0.42, 0.32, 0.79, 0.30 mg L −1 and 0.30, 0.26, 0.72, 0.28 mg L −1 for Cu(II), Cr(VI), Zn(II), and Mn(II), respectively, meeting regulatory standards for water quality assessment. Validation using spiked water samples demonstrated high accuracy and reliability compared to AAS, confirming the sensor's applicability in field-based monitoring. The proposed system offers significant advantages, including low cost, rapid analysis, portability, and ease of fabrication, while smartphone integration bridges the gap between qualitative and quantitative analysis. This innovation holds substantial promise for environmental monitoring, point-of-care diagnostics, and resource-limited settings, providing a sustainable and scalable solution for heavy metal detection.
Electrochemical detection of atrazine using a zinc methylimidazolate framework with molecular docking insights Simranjeet Singh, Pavithra N., Radhika Varshney, Ashutosh Panchal, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh, Nabila Shehata Scientific Reports, 2025 There is increased interest on the challenges of health, safety and ecological sustainability posed by herbicide misuse, which highlights the urgent need for the production of an effiecnt and applicable sensor for easy, quick, and user-friendly on-site detection of herbicide residues. In this study, a novel electrochemical sensor was developed using Zinc methylimidazolate synthesized via an environmentally benign method for the detection of atrazine (ATZ), a widely used herbicide and known environmental contaminant. The green-synthesized Zinc methylimidazolate material exhibited excellent electrochemical activity, enabling sensitive and selective detection of ATZ. Complementary molecular docking studies were employed to explore the interaction dynamics between ATZ and the Zinc methylimidazolate framework, revealing a favorable binding affinity that supports the experimental observations. The sensor achieved a detection limit of 1.73 μM, underscoring its potential for real-world monitoring of pesticide residues in aqueous environments. The combined use of experimental and computational approaches provides a comprehensive understanding of the sensing mechanism, while also highlighting the value of sustainable materials in analytical applications. This work positions Zinc methylimidazolate as a promising candidate for the development of next-generation green sensors for environmental surveillance.
Statistical optimization of process variables for improved poly(ethylene terephthalate) plastic degradation by a rhizospheric bacterial consortium Vaishali Dhaka, Simranjeet Singh, Raman Rao, Shashank Garg, Jastin Samuel, Nadeem A. Khan, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh Scientific Reports, 2025 The current study focuses on the poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) powder degradation potential of a rhizobacterial consortium screened from the rhizosphere of plants growing at plastic-polluted sites. The rhizobacterial consortium were screened and ability of PET powder degradation was studied up to 18 days. For observing the efficiency of degradation, all three rhizobacterial strains with highest percentage of degradation were combined to formulate the consortium. The Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the process variables. The combinations demonstrating highest weight reduction percentage for PET were selected for further degradation studies. The changes in the structure and surfaces that occurred after biodegradation on the plastic were observed through SEM and FTIR analysis. The obtained results showed the disappearance and elongation of the peak, signifying that the rhizobacterial consortium could modify the PET plastic. The weight reduction percentage of PET powder (300 µm) was 71.12% at optimized conditions (29.8 °C, 7.02 pH and 1 g/L carbon source). The mathematical model developed through RSM is found to be significant (P < 0.05), and optimization and validation experiments were also well correlated for the process.
Cyanobacterial Membranes Under Extreme Conditions Prabhjot Singh Jassal, Tusha Yadav, Japmuskan Kaur, Joginder Singh Cyanobacterial Response to Extreme Environments A Molecular Understanding for A Sustainable Future, 2025 This chapter explores the adaptive mechanisms of cyanobacteria in harsh environments, focusing on their functional and structural responses to such conditions like high salinity, UV radiation, desiccation, and temperature change. Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic microorganisms which display incredible adaptability, enabling them to alter in extreme environmental conditions by modulating their outer and inner membranes. This adaptability includes changing their lipid composition and the production of defense proteins like heat shock proteins and cold shock proteins. These features allow them to flourish in harsh conditions like cold regions and hot springs. They can change their membranal fluidity, enhancing their photosynthesis performance and even carrying out nitrogen fixation in nitrogen-deficient environments. Because of these capabilities, cyanobacteria are one of the major global oxygen producers and play a crucial role in ecosystem stability, and have various biotechnological applications, such as bioremediation and biofuel production. Basic understanding of these processes displays insights into microbial survival approaches and their potential for apprised environmental challenges.
The Use of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and Its Extracts Against Diabetic Foot Ulcers Green Healing the Role of Medicinal Plants in Diabetic Foot Care, 2025
Media Designing for Industries Khushbu Sharma, Prasann Kumar, Joginder Singh, Hansa Mathur, Navneet Joshi Bioprocess Engineering and Technology Upstream Process Volume II, 2025
Aerogels in wastewater treatment: A review Shashank Garg, Simranjeet Singh, Nabila Shehata, HariBhakta Sharma, Jastin Samuel, Nadeem A Khan, Praveen C Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh, Muhammad Mubashir, Awais Bokhari, Der Jiun Ooi, Pau Loke Show Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2025
Polyphenol oxidase: An enzyme of plants Amit Raj, Etalesh Goutam, Bharti, Prasann Kumar, Joginder Singh Polyphenol Oxidases Function Wastewater Remediation and Biosensors, 2024
Microbes in bioremediation of heavy metals Prasann Kumar, Joginder Singh Development in Waste Water Treatment Research and Processes Applied Technologies for Clean Up of Environmental Contaminants, 2024
Microbes in xenobiotics biodegradation Prasann Kumar, Joginder Singh Development in Waste Water Treatment Research and Processes Applied Technologies for Clean Up of Environmental Contaminants, 2024
Application of potential microbes in bioremediation Priyanka Devi, Prasann Kumar, Joginder Singh Development in Waste Water Treatment Research and Processes Role of Environmental Microbiology in Industrial Wastewater Research, 2024
Microbes in bioremediation of pesticides Prasann Kumar, Shipa Rani Dey, Monika Sharma, Joginder Singh Development in Waste Water Treatment Research and Processes Applied Technologies for Clean Up of Environmental Contaminants, 2024
Microbes in bioremediation of petroleum pollutants Prasann Kumar, Shipa Rani Dey, Monika Sharma, Joginder Singh Development in Waste Water Treatment Research and Processes Applied Technologies for Clean Up of Environmental Contaminants, 2024
Environmental Risk and Management of Microplastics in Soil Babita Thakur, Pardeep Kaur, Rakesh Kumar, Joginder Singh, Adarsh Pal Vig, Deachen Angmo, Jaswinder Singh Environmental Nexus Approach Management of Water Waste and Soil, 2024
Maize Amanjyoti, Jyoti Singh, D. Sowdhanya, Prasad Rasane, Joginder Singh, Sezai Ercisli, Hitesh Verma, Riaz Ullah Cereals and Nutraceuticals, 2024
Phytoremediation of pharmaceutical compounds in soil Pavithra N., Simranjeet Singh, Nadeem A. Khan, Inchana K.M., Sreegowri G. Avadhani, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh Bioremediation of Emerging Contaminants from Soils Soil Health Conservation for Improved Ecology and Food Security, 2024
Nanoencapsulation of fertilizers Simranjeet Singh, Ruby Angurana, Harry Kaur, Vaidehi Katoch, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Liliana Aguilar-Marcelino, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh Nanofertilizer Delivery Effects and Application Methods, 2024
Calculations of Refractive Index Using Optical Band Gap: TiO2 Spray Pyrolysis Thin Films Department of Physics, BGSBU, 185234 Rajouri (J&K), India, R. A. Zargar, Muzaffar Iqbal Khan, Department of Physics, BGSBU, 185234 Rajouri (J&K), India, Tuiba Mearaj, Centre for Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, JMI, 10025 New Delhi, India, Faisal Bashir, Department of Electronics, Intstrumentation Technology, Kashmir University, 190006 Srinagar (J&K), India, Yassar Arfat, Department of Electrical Engineering, BGSBU, 185234 Rajouri (J&K), India, Joginder Singh, Department of Physics, GDC-Nowshera, 185151 Rajouri, India, Kuldeep Kumar, Department of Physics, GDC Akhnoor, 181201 India Journal of Nano and Electronic Physics, 2024
Impact and prospects of pesticides on human and environmental health Simranjeet Singh, Vinod Kumar Garg, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh, Ashok Pandey Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Pesticides Human Health Environmental Impacts and Management, 2023
Depleted mineralization of pesticides on soil microbial diversity Ruby Angurana, Nabila Shehata, Vaidehi Katoch, Harry Kaur, Tanveer Kaur Raina, Simranjeet Singh, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Joginder Singh Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Pesticides Human Health Environmental Impacts and Management, 2023
Biosensors as a Principal Tool for Bioremediation Monitoring Simranjeet Singh, Monika Thakur, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Ruby Angurana, Dhriti Kapoor, Vaidehi Katoch, Tunisha Verma, Joginder Singh, Praveen C. Ramamurthy Genomics to Bioremediation Principles Applications and Perspectives, 2023
Dietary intake of pesticide residues through vegetables Intelli Kaur, Simranjeet Singh, Harry Kaur, Dhriti Kapoor, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Liliana Aguilar-Marcelino, Vaishali Dhaka, Varsha Sagar, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Pesticides Human Health Environmental Impacts and Management, 2023
Atrazine toxicity: Modification of enzymatic processes and photosynthesis in plants Agricultural Biocatalysis Theoretical Studies and Photosynthesis Aspects, 2022
Soil Enzymes and Their Role in Soil Health Improvement Rini Rahul, Pallavi Sharma, Ashutosh Singh, Joginder Singh, Manoj Kumar Advances in Agricultural and Industrial Microbiology Volume 1 Microbial Diversity and Application in Agroindustry, 2022
Levulinic acid: a potent green chemical in sustainable agriculture Protha Biswas, Samapika Nandy, Devendra Kumar Pandey, Joginder Singh, Abhijit Dey New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering Sustainable Agriculture Revisiting Green Chemicals, 2022
Optical Properties of TiO2 Thin Film: Dip Coating Method Department of Physics, JJT University, 333001 Rajasthan, India, Joginder Singh, Astha Singh, Department of Physics, JJT University, 333001 Rajasthan, India, Kuldeep Kumar, Department of Physics, 181201 GDC Akhnoor, India, Kundan Kumar, Department of Physics, Ranchi University, 834008 Ranchi, India, R. A. Zargar, Department of Physics, Baba Ghulam Shah Bdshah University, 185234 Rajouri, India Journal of Nano and Electronic Physics, 2022
Effects of slot shape in performance of SIW based Leaky Wave Antenna Manvinder Sharma, Anuj Kumar Gupta, Joginder Singh, Rinkesh Mittal, Harjinder Singh, Digvijay Pandey Proceedings 2022 International Conference on Computational Modelling Simulation and Optimization Iccmso 2022, 2022
Biochemical and molecular aspects of heavy metal stress tolerance in plants Bhupendra Koul, Simranjeet Singh, Siraj Yousuf Parray, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh Phytoremediation Technology for the Removal of Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants from Soil and Water, 2022
Integrated technologies for wastewater treatment Simranjeet Singh, Dhriti Kapoor, Vaishali Dhaka, Savita Bhardwaj, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh Integrated Environmental Technologies for Wastewater Treatment and Sustainable Development, 2022
Role of rhizobacteria from plant growth promoter to bioremediator Shailja Sharma, Simranjeet Singh, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Akshay Kumar, Sadaf Jan, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh Phytoremediation Technology for the Removal of Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants from Soil and Water, 2022
Treatment approaches for bio-contaminants in organic wastes Shivika Datta, Simranjeet Singh, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Ruby Angurana, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Vaidehi Katoch, Ashwani Kumar, Dhriti Kapoor, Jaswinder Singh, Joginder Singh Fate of Biological Contaminants During Recycling of Organic Wastes, 2022
Understanding Heavy Metal Stress in Plants Through Mineral Nutrients Marga Khan, Ummey Aymen, Ashiq Hussain Mir, Anupam Tiwari, Sheo Mohan Prasad, Joginder Singh, Praveen C Ramamurthy, Rachana Singh, Simranjeet Singh’, Parul Parihar Heavy Metals in Plants Physiological to Molecular Approach, 2022
Optical Properties of ZnO Thin Film: A Simulation Study for Optoelectronic Applications Department of Electronics, Communication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Technology, SRM Institute of Science, Technology, Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India, Mohd Rafi Lone, Kundan Kumar, Department of Physics, Ranchi University, Ranchi 834008, India, Joginder Singh, Department of Physics, Govt. Degree College, Nowshera, Rajouri 185151, India, Kuldeep Kumar, Department of Physics, Govt. Degree College, Akhnoor 181201, India, R. A. Zargar, Department of Physics, BGSB University, Rajouri 185234, India Journal of Nano and Electronic Physics, 2021
Natural occurrence and diagnosis of yellow leaf disease affecting sugarcane genotypes under tropical and sub-tropical conditions in India y ICAR – Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Biological Control Centre, Pravaranagar – 413 712, India, A. Kumar, S.K. Holkar, ICAR – Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Biological Control Centre, Pravaranagar – 413 712, India, R. Singh, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh Campus, Lucknow – 226 028, India, J. Singh, Uttar Pradesh Council of Sugarcane Research, Shahjahanpur – 242 001, India Journal of Environmental Biology, 2020
Herbicide glyphosate: Toxicity and microbial degradation Simranjeet Singh, Vijay Kumar, Jatinder Pal Kaur Gill, Shivika Datta, Satyender Singh, Vaishali Dhaka, Dhriti Kapoor, Abdul Basit Wani, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Manoj Kumar, S. L. Harikumar, Joginder Singh International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
Bioenergy: Fungal lipase-mediated biodiesel process technology Ajay Kumar, Joginder Singh, Chinnappan Baskar New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering Recent Advances in Application of Fungi and Fungal Metabolites Biotechnological Interventions and Futuristic Approaches, 2020
Mycotoxin metabolites of fungi Simranjeet Singh, Vijay Kumar, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Vaishali Dhaka, Sonali, Joginder Singh New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering Recent Advances in Application of Fungi and Fungal Metabolites Current Aspects, 2020
Importance and recent aspects of fungal-based biosensors Simranjeet Singh, Vijay Kumar, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Siddharth Thotapalli, Sonali, Joginder Singh New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering Recent Advances in Application of Fungi and Fungal Metabolites Biotechnological Interventions and Futuristic Approaches, 2020
Biosorbents for heavy metal removal from industrial effluents Simranjeet Singh, Vijay Kumar, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Shivika Datta, Satyender Singh, Joginder Singh Bioremediation for Environmental Sustainability Approaches to Tackle Pollution for Cleaner and Greener Society, 2020
Importance and recent aspects of fungi-based food ingredients Simranjeet Singh, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Siddharth Thotapalli, Sonali, Parvarish Sharma, Joginder Singh New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering Recent Advances in Application of Fungi and Fungal Metabolites Environmental and Industrial Aspects, 2020
Fungal enzyme inhibitors: Repository of novel cancer therapeutics Simranjeet Singh, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Siddharth Thotapalli, Sonali, Parvarish Sharma, Joginder Singh New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering Recent Advances in Application of Fungi and Fungal Metabolites Applications in Healthcare, 2020
Zebra Fish Infection Model: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutics Brijesh Singh Sisodia, Vijay Kumar, Simranjeet Singh, Satyender Singh, Shivika Datta, Joginder Singh Model Organisms for Microbial Pathogenesis Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Drug Discovery, 2020
Pathogenesis and Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus Sanjay Kumar, Simranjeet Singh, Vijay Kumar, Shivika Datta, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Priyanka Sharma, Joginder Singh Model Organisms for Microbial Pathogenesis Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Drug Discovery, 2020
New insights of processionary moth, Thaumetopoea cheela on pistachio nut (Pistacia vera)'. Interaction effect on flowering and nut yield Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2019
Microbial Biosurfactants in Food Sanitation Deepansh Sharma, Esha Gupta, Joginder Singh, Pratibha Vyas, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal Sustainable Food Systems from Agriculture to Industry Improving Production and Processing, 2018
Optimal operating microclimatic conditions for drip fertigated cucumbers in soilless media under a naturally ventilated greenhouse Indian Journal of Ecology, 2017
Entomopathogenic fungi: An effective biocontrol agent for management of insect populations naturally Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2017
Anti-bacterial effect of garlic (Allium sativum L) extract on different pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2015
In silico peptide based vaccine design against non-structural protein 5 of Hepatitis C virus International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014
