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Department of Environmental Science

Faculty Details

Faculty

Dr Mohd Yousuf Rather

Assistant Professor,Environmental Science

Faculty Details

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic Degree Subject University Address of the University Rank/ Medals
Ph.D. Ecology and Environmental Science Pondicherry University Kalapet Puducherry
M.Sc. Ecology and Environmental Science Pondicherry University Kalapet, Puducherry
UG Life Science University of Kashmir Hazratbal, Srinagar, J&K
PhD Details
Title of Thesis University / Institution University Address Date of Registration Date of Completion Details of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd) Current Status
Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide and Iron Oxide Nanostructures using Leaf Extract of Wedelia urticifolia (Blume) DC, Characterization and Evaluation of Dye Removal Efficiency from Textile Industrial Effluent. Pondicherry University Kalapet, Puducherry, India 605014 08-08-2014 19-06-2020 Rather, M.Y., Shincy, M., Sundarapandian, S*. (2020). Silver nanoparticles synthesis using Wedelia urticifolia (Blume) DC, flower extract: Characterization and antibacterial activity evaluation. Microscopy Research and Technique, 83 (9), 1085-1094. Rather, M.Y., Sundarapandian, S*. (2020). Magnetic iron oxide nanorod synthesis by Wedelia urticifolia (Blume) DC, leaf extract for methylene blue dye degradation. Applied Nanoscience, 10(7), 2219-2227. Rather, M.Y., Pandian, K.J., Sundarapandian*, S, Yogamoorthi, A. (2017). Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Wedelia urticifolia (Blume) DC, and evaluation of antibacterial efficacy. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 12(4), pp. 14-23 Awarded
Book Chapter Published
Article Title Book title Book editor Article pages No of Chapters Year ISBN Publisher Details
Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated by Heavy Metals (Mercury, Cadmium, and Lead). In Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management, Volume 1, Fundam Junaid Ahmad Malik, Megh R. Goyal, Khursheed Ahmad Wani 30 1 2022 ‎1774637189 Taylor and Francis Group (‎Apple Academic Press Inc.)
Greener Methods of Nanoparticle Synthesis Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Majid Kamli, Jamal S. M. Sabir, Hesham F. Alharby 28 1 2022 9781003277255 Apple Academic Press
Publications
Title Journal Name Year DOI/URL Your authorial position How many authors Clarivate IF
Response to the Letter by Prof. Yoshiyasu Takefuji: Enhancing Methodological Rigor in Machine Learning for Food Authentication Trends in Food Science & Technology 2025 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2025.104901 2nd 5
Advances in Smart Food Authentication for Enhanced Safety and Quality Trends in Food Science and Technology 2024 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2024.104800 2nd 5 15.1
Utilization of Eco-friendly Copper Oxide Nanoparticles and Iron Oxide Nanorods in Dye Removal from Real Textile Industry Effluent Particle and Particle Systems Characterization 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/ppsc.202300223 1st and corresponding 2 3.467
Photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine-B by phytosynthesized gold nanoparticles International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 2022 doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04123-w 1st 3 3.2
Facile Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Rhodamine-b Dye Adsorption Property Journal of Cluster Science 2021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-021-02025-4 1st 2 2.7
Silver nanoparticles synthesis using Wedelia urticifolia (Blume) DC. flower extract: Characterization and antibacterial activity evaluation Microscopy Research & Technique 2020 https://doi.org/10.1002/jemt.23499 1st 3 2.5
Magnetic iron oxide nanorod synthesis by Wedelia urticifolia (Blume) DC. leaf extract for methylene blue dye degradation Applied Nanoscience 2020 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-020-01366-2 1st 2 3.67
Assessment of heavy metal contamination in two edible fish species Carassius carassius and Triplophysa kashmirensis of Dal Lake, Srinagar, Kashmir, India Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 2019 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-019-7382-7 1st and corresponding 3 3.0
Distribution patterns of tree, understorey, and detritus biomass in coniferous and broad-leaved forests of Western Himalaya, India Journal of Sustainable Forestry 2017 https://doi.org/10.1080/10549811.2017.1363055 2nd 5 1.90
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of Event Type of Event Level Organized by Start Date Place Duration
Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Workshop University St Joseph's University 13-02-2024 Bengaluru 1 day
JESCOL 1 Seminar University BJES 14-09-2023 Bengaluru 2 days
Guideship Details
Serial Number Name of the Candidate Department University Title of the thesis Date of Award of Degree
PHDENS001 Chitra P ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE St Joseph's University
Previous Experience
Designation Institution Name Start Date End Date
Assistant Professor Govt Degree College 11-04-2022 26-12-2022
Assistant Professor Govt Degree College 04-10-2021 11-04-2022
Assistant Professor Govt College for Women 12-02-2021 31-07-2021
Assistant Professor Govt Degree College Vijaypur 04-09-2020 23-01-2021
Research Fellow Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidayalaya (A Central University) 11-02-2020 31-08-2020
Guidance and Support
Title of the Paper Department Year of Guidance Type Name of the Institution Name of Students
SOIL CARBON FRACTIONS IN VARIOUS AGRO-ECOSYSTEMS IN BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2024 Dissertation St Joseph's University VARUN T (Reg No. 232ESS04)
ANALYSIS OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF AGRICULTURAL SOILS IN SELECTED AREAS OF BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2024 Dissertation AJAY SREEDHAR (Reg No. 232ESS17)
Impact of hair care products on the environment with increasing commercialisation ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2024 Term Paper Maithreyi Ranjit Shankar (Reg. No. 222ESBY15)
ENDANGERMENT OF MICROBES DUE TO ANTHROPOGENIC INFLUENCES ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2024 Term Paper ADHISHRI SATISH GUNDI (Reg. No. 222ESBY23)
WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS OF YELE MALLAPPA SHETTY LAKE SERIES, BENGALURU ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2024 Dissertation St Joseph's University Aleena Sebastian (21CEZ15) Mannem Lokesh (21CEZ26) Lohith S (21CEZ27) Nithin Joshua (21CEZ31) Yasheela Mary S (21CEZ38) Albert Saprina (21CEZ40) Naveen Kumar J (21CEZ43)
Assessment of Groundwater Contamination and Quality Parameters in Borewells within the Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru: A Comprehensive Study ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2024 Dissertation St Joseph's University Sudharshini A J (21CEZ01) Poorvi (21CEZ02) Subhakshini A J (21CEZ05) Priyamvada G (21CEZ07) Joel Nikhil Prabhu (21CEZ16) Maria Christie Lawrencia (21CEZ19) Benjamin Aji Issac (21CEZ28) Ashritha (20CEB12)
A timeline of eco-friendly construction materials in sustainable development – A way forward ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2024 Term Paper St Joseph's University SHIVA VISHOK RAGHURAM (Reg. No. 222ESBY23)
Detection and Identification of MIcroplastics in Urban Dust of Bengaluru ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2024 Dissertation St Joseph's University Debashish Patgitri (232ESS14)
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PHYSIO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL IN CHEMICAL FERTILIZER & ORGANIC FERTILIZER BASED AGRICULTURAL FIELDS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2023 Dissertation St Joseph's University VAISHNAVI V (Reg No. 222ES02)
Using Punica granatum peels as a source of dye for cotton fabric ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2023 Dissertation St Joseph's University SHAILY ARORA (Reg No. 222ES14)
DISTRIBUTION OF SOIL CARBON FRACTIONS AMONG DIFFERENT AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS IN KARNATAKA. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2023 Dissertation St Joseph's University SHUVANGI CHAKRABORTY (Reg No. 222ES21)
Faculty Development Program
Title of Event Type of Event Level Organized by Place Date From Date To
Microplastic pollution: Sources, Analysis and Remediation FDPs attended Online Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar 03-02-2025 07-02-2025
Shaping Environmental Law Education: Trends, Challenges and Global Perspectives FDPs attended Online School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR Campus 21-01-2025 28-01-2025
Induction Program Organized by SJU - HRDC (FDP) FDPs attended HRDC St Joseph's University Bengaluru 04-07-2023 25-07-2023
Research ids
Google Scholar id ResearchGate id Orcid id Scopus Author ID Vidwan
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=i1-HROoAAAAJ&hl=en https://www.researchgate.net/home 0000-0002-9217-7000 57195633653 520729

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