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'''Dinesh Kumar''' is a professor and dean of the school of chemical sciences at the [[Central University of Gujarat]] (CUG).<ref>[https://www.jatland.com/home/File:IMG-20240920-WA0008.jpg CUG faculty members in top scientist list]. [[The Indian Express]]</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>[https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist/dinesh-kumar/422411# AD Scientific Index - Dinesh Kumar]</ref>
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'''Dinesh Kumar''' also known as '''Dinesh Kumar Meel''',<ref name=":1">Title - "मंढा के प्रो. मील की किताब इंग्लैंड में प्रकाशित"[Rajasthan Patrika Newspaper Edition], Date : 4 October 2021</ref> is a professor and dean of the school of chemical sciences at the [[Central University of Gujarat|Central University of Gujarat.]] Kumar has authored or co-authored over 90 articles in journals of international repute, three books, over seven dozen book chapters, and 70 presentations at national and international conferences.<ref>''Nanocellulose and Its Composites for Water Treatment Applications.'' (2021). United States: CRC Press.  
==Early life and education ==
Kumar was born on in [[Khatushyamji, Rajasthan]]. He did his primary education in [[Mandha, Rajasthan]]. Kumar completed his [[Master of Science]] in chemistry in 2002 and obtained his [[Ph.D.]] in chemistry from the Department of Chemistry at the [[University of Rajasthan]] in 2006.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Prof. Dinesh Kumar |url=https://cug.irins.org/profile/86657#honours_information_panel |website=Central University of Gujarat}}</ref><ref name=":1">[https://www.jatland.com/w/images/5/51/IMG_20240919_192235.jpg मंढा के प्रो. मील की किताब इंग्लैंड में प्रकाशित]


ISBN - 9781000403299
[[Rajasthan Patrika]] 4 October 2021</ref>


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==Career==
Kumar joined [[Banasthali Vidyapith]] as an assistant professor in 2007 and became associate professor in 2011.


==Early life and education ==
Kumar joined the [[Central University of Gujarat]] as an associate professor in 2017 and was later appointed as a professor in 2020.<ref name=":2">Dinesh Kumar Biography - [https://biography.omicsonline.org/india/central-university-of-gujarat/dr-dinesh-kumar-525616 omicsonline.org]</ref>
Kumar was born on July 15, 1979, in [[Khatushyamji, Rajasthan]], into a [[Jaat|Jat family]] and did his primary education in [[Mandha, Rajasthan]].<ref name=":1" /> Kumar completed his MSc in chemistry in 2002 and obtained his Ph.D. in chemistry from the Department of Chemistry at the [[University of Rajasthan]] in 2006.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Prof. Dinesh Kumar |url=https://cug.irins.org/profile/86657#honours_information_panel |website=Central University of Gujarat}}</ref>


==Career==
Currently, he is a Professor and Dean of School of Chemical Sciences at [[Central University of Gujarat]].
In 2007, Meel joined [[Banasthali Vidyapith]] as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor in 2011.<ref>Department of Chemistry - [http://www.banasthali.org/banasthali/wcms/en/home/lower-menu/faculties/life-sciences/dep-of-chemistry/research/index.html Banasthali Vidyapith]</ref> In 2017, Meel joined the [[Central University of Gujarat]] as an associate professor and was later appointed as a professor in 2020. Currently, he holds the positions of professor and dean at the [[Central University of Gujarat]].<ref>Prof. Dinesh Kumar - [https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5488-951X Orcid.org]</ref><ref>Dinesh Kumar Biography - [https://biography.omicsonline.org/india/central-university-of-gujarat/dr-dinesh-kumar-525616 omicsonline.org]</ref>


==Books==
==Books==
*'''Nanocellulose and Its Composites for Water Treatment Applications'''. Published in 2021, this book explores the utilization of nanocellulose and its composites for various water treatment applications.<ref>Kumar, D. (Ed.). (2021). Nanocellulose and Its Composites for Water Treatment Applications (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003042556</ref>
*Kumar, D. (Ed.). (2021). '''''Nanocellulose and Its Composites for Water Treatment Applications''''' (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003042556
*'''Applications of Advanced Nanomaterials in Water Treatment'''. Published in 2022, this book provides comprehensive insights into the diverse applications of advanced nanomaterials in addressing water treatment challenges.<ref>Kumar, D., & Nemiwal, M. (Eds.). (2022). Applications of Advanced Nanomaterials in Water Treatment (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003252931</ref>
*'''Plasmonic Nanosensors for Detection of Aqueous Toxic Metals'''. Published in 2022, this book delves into the advancements in plasmonic nanosensors and their applications in detecting and monitoring toxic metals in aqueous environments.<ref>Kumar, D., & Sharma, R. (2022). Plasmonic Nanosensors for Detection of Aqueous Toxic Metals (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003128281</ref>
 
==Recognition ==
Meel was listed in the esteemed "World Top 2% of Scientists" list compiled by [[Stanford University]] and Elsevier in 2021 based on one-year impact (2020).<ref>[https://connectgujarat.com/gujarat/vc-and-two-faculty-scientists-of-cug-figured-in-the-prestigious-list-of-the-world-top-2-of-scientists-1291036] VC and two faculty scientists of CUG figured in the prestigious list of the "World Top 2% of Scientists"</ref>
 
In 2022 and 2023, Meel was again included in the list of the "World's Top 2% Scientists". Till now, Meel has appeared on this esteemed list three times.[https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/5]
 
== Notable Publications ==


* '''Water Desalination and Challenges''': The Middle East Perspective: A Review" (2013, co-authored with Manjula Nair) - Highly regarded article on the history of [[desalination]], typical procedures include [[reverse osmosis]] and multistage flash distillation, and difficulties encountered in the Gulf region. highlights trends in water pre-treatment and integrated membrane systems while covering subjects like scaling and membrane fouling. highlights the necessity of alternate energy sources and outlines cost-saving possibilities. 171 times cited.<ref>Water desalination and challenges: The Middle East perspective: a review, 2013
*Kumar, D., & Nemiwal, M. (Eds.). (2022). '''''Applications of Advanced Nanomaterials in Water Treatment''''' (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003252931


(Dinesh Kumar and Manjula Nair)  
*Kumar, D., & Sharma, R. (2022). '''''Plasmonic Nanosensors for Detection of Aqueous Toxic Metals''''' (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003128281


https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2013.734483
==Recognition==
Kumar has been listed to the "'''WORLD TOP 2% SCIENTIST'''" list by Stanford University for consecutive four years.


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He was listed in the "TOP 2%" list for the first time in 2021 and then in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively.<ref>[https://connectgujarat.com/gujarat/vc-and-two-faculty-scientists-of-cug-figured-in-the-prestigious-list-of-the-world-top-2-of-scientists-1291036] VC and two faculty scientists of CUG figured in the prestigious list of the "World Top 2% of Scientists"</ref><ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/several-from-guj-in-list-of-top-global-scientists/articleshow/113502076.cms]  Several from Guj in list of top global scientists. [[The Times of India|''Times of India'']]</ref><ref>[https://english.gujaratsamachar.com/news/gujarat/37-gujarat-scientists-feature-among-worlds-top-2-by-stanford 37 Gujarat scientists feature among world’s top 2% by Stanford]. ''Gujarat Samachar.''  20 September 2024</ref>
* '''Recent progress in g-C3N4, TiO2 and ZnO based photocatalysts for dye degradation''': The possibility of using semiconductor heterojunction systems to treat water contaminated by dyes is being investigated. Composites of semiconductor materials, as opposed to single-component photocatalysts (such as ZnO, TiO2, and ZrO2), provide greater stability and efficiency due to less electron-hole pair recombination and increased visible light absorption. The features of these materials work in concert to promote overall stability and photocatalytic activity for dye degradation utilizing renewable solar energy, including greater adsorption and charge carrier migration.<ref>[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144896]</ref>


==References==
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== External links ==
==External links==
# [https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=qTdwA8IAAAAJ Publications indexed by Google Scholar]  
* [https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=qTdwA8IAAAAJ Google Scholar]
# [https://cug.irins.org/profile/86657 Central University of Gujarat - Dinesh Kumar]  
*[https://cug.irins.org/profile/86657 Central University of Gujarat - Dinesh Kumar]
# [https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5488-951X Orchid ID - Dinesh Kumar]
*[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5488-951X Orchid ID - Dinesh Kumar]
# [https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/806308 Web of Science ID - Dinesh Kumar]
*[https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/806308 Web of Science ID - Dinesh Kumar]


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Latest revision as of 14:57, 10 May 2025

Dinesh Kumar is a professor and dean of the school of chemical sciences at the Central University of Gujarat (CUG).[1][2][3]

Early life and education[edit]

Kumar was born on in Khatushyamji, Rajasthan. He did his primary education in Mandha, Rajasthan. Kumar completed his Master of Science in chemistry in 2002 and obtained his Ph.D. in chemistry from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Rajasthan in 2006.[4][2]

Career[edit]

Kumar joined Banasthali Vidyapith as an assistant professor in 2007 and became associate professor in 2011.

Kumar joined the Central University of Gujarat as an associate professor in 2017 and was later appointed as a professor in 2020.[5]

Currently, he is a Professor and Dean of School of Chemical Sciences at Central University of Gujarat.

Books[edit]

Recognition[edit]

Kumar has been listed to the "WORLD TOP 2% SCIENTIST" list by Stanford University for consecutive four years.

He was listed in the "TOP 2%" list for the first time in 2021 and then in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively.[6][7][8]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ CUG faculty members in top scientist list. The Indian Express
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 मंढा के प्रो. मील की किताब इंग्लैंड में प्रकाशित Rajasthan Patrika 4 October 2021
  3. ↑ AD Scientific Index - Dinesh Kumar
  4. ↑ "Prof. Dinesh Kumar". Central University of Gujarat.
  5. ↑ Dinesh Kumar Biography - omicsonline.org
  6. ↑ [1] VC and two faculty scientists of CUG figured in the prestigious list of the "World Top 2% of Scientists"
  7. ↑ [2] Several from Guj in list of top global scientists. Times of India
  8. ↑ 37 Gujarat scientists feature among world’s top 2% by Stanford. Gujarat Samachar. 20 September 2024

External links[edit]

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