Professor Dinesh Kumar | |
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| Dean (School of Chemical Sciences) at Central University of Gujarat | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Chancellor | Hasmukh Adhia |
| Preceded by | Man Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1979 Khatushyamji, Rajasthan |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse(s) | Santosh Devi |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | PhD in Chemistry |
| Alma mater | University of Rajasthan |
| Occupation | Professor of Inorganic and Nanochemistry |
| Known for | Nanosensor and Nanoadsorbent for Water Treatment, Nanocatalysis, Photocatalysis, Electrochemical sensing |
Dinesh Kumar (born 15 July 1979) also known as Dinesh Meel[1], is a professor and dean of the school of chemical sciences at the Central University of Gujarat (CUG).[2]
Early life and education
Kumar was born on July 15, 1979, in Khatushyamji, Rajasthan, into a Jat family and did his primary education in Mandha, Rajasthan.[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.[2]
Career
In 2007, Kumar joined Banasthali Vidyapith as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor in 2013.[3] In 2017, Kumar joined the Central University of Gujarat as an associate professor and was later appointed as a professor in 2021. Currently, he holds the positions of professor and dean at the Central University of Gujarat.[4][5]
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.[6]
- 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.[7]
- 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.[8]
Awards
In 2021, Kumar was listed among top 2 percent scientist in the world by Stanford University [9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Title - "मंढा के प्रो. मील की किताब इंग्लैंड में प्रकाशित"[Rajasthan Patrika Newspaper Edition], Date : 4 October 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Prof. Dinesh Kumar". Central University of Gujarat.
- ↑ Department of Chemistry - Banasthali Vidyapith
- ↑ Prof. Dinesh Kumar - Orcid.org
- ↑ Dinesh Kumar Biography - omicsonline.org
- ↑ Kumar, D. (Ed.). (2021). Nanocellulose and Its Composites for Water Treatment Applications (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003042556
- ↑ Kumar, D., & Nemiwal, M. (Eds.). (2022). Applications of Advanced Nanomaterials in Water Treatment (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003252931
- ↑ Kumar, D., & Sharma, R. (2022). Plasmonic Nanosensors for Detection of Aqueous Toxic Metals (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003128281
- ↑ [1] VC and two faculty scientists of CUG figured in the prestigious list of the "World Top 2% of Scientists"