Dr. Khursheed Ahmad Wani
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Dr. Khursheed Ahmad Wani

Assistant Professor
Department of , Environmental ScienceITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Jiwaji University, India

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Biography

Dr. Khursheed Ahmad Wani is currently working as Assistant Professor in Environmental Science from ITM University Gwalior. He is interested to work for the benefit of Environment and Society by synergizing his acquired knowledge. He obtained his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. He has published (6) articles, (4) communications, presented (19) abstracts and papers contributed as author/co-author. He is member of editorial board in 6 journals. Dr. Khursheed received honors includes Best Researcher of the Year 2012-13 by ITM University, Gwalior, Awarded by Junior Research Fellowship by Jiwaji University, Gwalior, and Received paper presentation award for the paper entitled Effects of occupational exposure on health of the workers of cricket bat manufacturing industries in Kashmir (India). He guided 4 M.Sc. dissertations. He is member of International Society for Environment Information Sciences, Canada, Indian Science Congress, World Environmental Organization Pennsylvania, Washington, National Institute of Occupational Health, Indian Science Academy, TIMS, International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Secretary of Prof. Radha Raman Das Environment, Health and Rural Development Organization, and Coordinator of Eco Club.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Atmospheric Science
62%
Occupational Health
90%
Precipitation
75%
Pollution
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
2
Chapters
18
Articles
59
Abstracts
1

Selected Publications

  1. Wani, K.A., L. Ariana and S.M. Zuber, 2019. Handbook of Research on Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Plastic Pollution. IGI Global, Hershey, PA., USA., ISBN-13: 9781522594529, Pages: 600.
  2. Wani, K.A., J. Manzoor, A.A. Dar, R. Shuab and R. Lone, 2019. Heavy Metal Intrusion and Accumulation in Aquatic Ecosystems. In: Fresh Water Pollution Dynamics and Remediation, Qadri, H., R.A. Bhat, M.A. Mehmood and G.H. Dar (Eds.). Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-13-8276-5, pp: 83-104.
  3. Mamta, R.J. Rao and K.A. Wani, 2019. Status of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides in wetlands and its impact on aquatic organisms. Environ. Claims J., 31: 44-78.
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  4. Kothari, R. and K.A. Wani, 2019. Environmentally Friendly Slow Release Nano-Chemicals in Agriculture: A Synoptic Review. In: Smart Farming Technologies for Sustainable Agricultural Development, Poonia, R.C., X.Z. Gao, L. Raja, S. Sharma and S. Vyas (Eds.). Chapter 10, IGI Global, Hershey, PA., USA., ISBN-13: 9781522559092, pp: 220-240.
  5. Bhat, R., H. Qadri, K.A. Wani, G.H. Dar and M.A. Mehmood, 2019. Innovative Waste Management Technologies for Sustainable Development. IGI Global, Hershey, PA., USA., ISBN-13: 9781799800316, Pages: 373.
  6. Badroo, I.A., K.A. Wani, H.P. Nandurkar and A.H. Khanday, 2019. Renewal acute toxicity of broad-spectrum herbicide, paraquat dichloride in Channa punctatus (Bloch). Environ. Claims J., 31: 288-302.
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  7. Wani, K.A., J. Manzoor, J. Anjum and M. Bashir, 2018. Pesticides in Vegetables: Their Impact on Nutritional Quality and Human Health. In: Nutraceuticals and Innovative Food Products for Healthy Living and Preventive Care, Verma, A., K. Srivastava, S. Singh and H. Singh (Eds.). Chapter 6, IGI Global, Hershey, PA., USA., ISBN-13: 9781522529705, pp: 132-157.
  8. Wani, K.A. and R. Kothari, 2018. Agricultural nanotechnology: Applications and challenges. Ann. Plant Sci., 7: 2146-2148.
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  9. Wani, K.A. and Mamta, 2018. Handbook of Research on the Adverse Effects of Pesticide Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems. IGI Global, Hershey, PA., USA., ISBN-13: 9781522561118, Pages: 538.
  10. Wani, K.A. and L. Ariana, 2018. Impact of climate change on indigenous people and adaptive capacity of Bajo Tribe, Indonesia. Environ. Claims J., 30: 302-313.
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  11. Swuro, K., B.A. Wani and K.A. Wani, 2018. Hydrocarbons and their impact on certain soil properties: A review. Bio Bull., 4: 1-12.
  12. Sharma, H.K., I. Sofi and K.A. Wani, 2018. Low Cost Absorbents, Techniques and Heavy Metal Removal Efficiency. In: Biostimulation Remediation Technologies for Groundwater Contaminants, Rathore, A.K. (Ed.). Chapter 3, IGI Global, Hershey, PA., USA., ISBN-13: 9781522541622, pp: 50-79.
  13. Manzoor, J., M. Sharma and K.A. Wani, 2018. Heavy metals in vegetables and their impact on the nutrient quality of vegetables: A review. J. Plant Nutr., 41: 1744-1763.
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  14. Mamta, R.J. Rao and K.A. Wani, 2018. Occurrence of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides in M. scabra and M. tuberculata species in Tighra Reservoir, Gwalior, India. Environ. Claims J., 30: 216-227.
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  15. Wani, K.A., R. Shuab and R.A. Lone, 2017. Earthworms and Associated Microbiome: Natural Boosters for Agro-Ecosystems. In: Probiotics in Agroecosystem, Kumar, V., M. Kumar, S. Sharma and R. Prasad (Eds.). Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-10-4058-0, pp: 469-489.
  16. Wani, K.A., J. Manzoor, R. Shuab and R. Lone, 2017. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as Biocontrol Agents for Parasitic Nematodes in Plants. In: Mycorrhiza-Nutrient Uptake, Biocontrol, Ecorestoration, Varma, A., R. Prasad and N. Tuteja (Eds.). 4th Edn., Springer International Publishing, Cham, Switzerland, ISBN: 978-3-319-68866-4, pp: 195-210.
  17. Sharma, H.K., K.A. Wani and A.A. Bhat, 2017. Effects of occupational exposure on the health of rag pickers due to fungal contamination at waste dumping sites in Gwalior (India). Iran. J. Health Saf. Environ., 4: 722-728.
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  18. Kumar, B., S. Singh, K. Srivastava and K.A. Wani, 2017. New Product Development and Regulatory Challenges in Nutraceutical Industry. In: Nutraceuticals and Innovative Food Products for Healthy Living and Preventive Care, Verma, A., K. Srivastava, S. Singh and H. Singh (Eds.). Chapter 13, IGI Global, Hershey, PA., USA., ISBN-13: 9781522529705, pp: 280-303.
  19. Anjum, J., R. Lone and K.A. Wani, 2017. Lychee (Litchi chinensis): Biochemistry, Panacea and Nutritional Value. In: Lychee Disease Management, Kumar, M., V. Kumar, N. Bhalla-Sarin and A. Varma (Eds.). Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-10-4246-1, pp: 237-256.
  20. Singh, S., A. Ali, K.K. Upadhyay and K.A. Wani, 2016. An investigation on physical, chemical and bacteriological quality of drinking waters and health issues of the rural areas in Uttar Pradesh, India. Biol. Forum-Int. J., 8: 350-355.
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  21. Manzoor, J., Mamta, R.J. Rao and K.A. Wani, 2016. Health impact and noise exposure assessment in the cricket bat industry of Kashmir, India. Int. J. Occup. Saf. Ergon., 22: 473-478.
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  22. Wani, K.A., R. Khan and Mamta, 2015. Evaluation of occupational exposure of carpet weavers in northern province of Madhya Pradesh (India) during different seasons. Indian J. Occup. Environ. Med., 19: 110-118.
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  23. Rao, R.J., A. Dhar and K.A. Wani, 2015. Biological Alchemy: Gold from Garbage or Garbage into Gold. In: Handbook of Research on Uncovering New Methods for Ecosystem Management through Bioremediation, Singh, S. and K. Srivastava (Eds.). Chapter 13, IGI Global, Hershey, PA., USA., ISBN-13: 9781466686823, pp: 317-345.
  24. Rao, R.J. and K.A. Wani, 2015. Monitoring of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticide residues in water during different seasons of Tighra reservoir Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. Environ. Monit. Assess., 187: 684-698.
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  25. Rao, R.J. and K.A. Wani, 2015. Bioremediation of Pesticides under the Influence of Bacteria and Fungi. In: Handbook of Research on Uncovering New Methods for Ecosystem Management through Bioremediation, Singh, S. and K. Srivastava (Eds.). Chapter 3, IGI Global, Hershey, PA., USA., ISBN-13: 9781466686823, pp: 51-72.
  26. Mamta, R.J. Rao and K.A. Wani, 2015. Concentration of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides in different molluscs from Tighra reservoir, Gwalior, India. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 95: 332-339.
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  27. Lone, R., R. Shuab, K.A. Wani, M.A. Ganaie, A.K. Tiwari and K.K. Koul, 2015. Mycorrhizal influence on metabolites, indigestible oligosaccharides, mineral nutrition and phytochemical constituents in onion (Allium cepa L.) plant. Sci. Hortic., 193: 55-61.
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  28. Wani, K.A., R. Yadav, S. Singh and K.K. Upadhyay, 2014. Comparative study of physicochemical properties and fertility of soils in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. World J. Agric. Sci., 10: 48-56.
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  29. Wani, K.A., K. Mamta, T.A. Khan and R. Lone, 2014. Fungal contamination of carpet industry in Gwalior Madhya Pradesh (India). Indoor Built Environ., 23: 724-729.
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  30. Wani, K.A., Mamta and R.J. Rao, 2013. Bioconversion of garden waste, kitchen waste and cow dung into value-added products using earthworm Eisenia fetida. Saudi J. Biol. Sci., 20: 149-153.
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  31. Wani, K.A., K. Mamta and R.J. Rao, 2013. Evaluation of quality of air, water and noise in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (India). Manage. Environ. Qual., 24: 642-651.
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  32. Wani, K.A., K. Mamta and A.H. Bhat, 2013. A critical analysis of hospital waste management in the lalla ded hospital Srinagar (Jammu And Kashmir). J. Curr. Res. Sci., 1: 513-517.
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  33. Upadhyay, K.K., R. Lone, R. Khan and K.A. Wani, 2013. Calcium level in agricultural soil from gwalior city after harvesting of wheat (Triticum aestivum). Academic J. Plant Sci., 6: 119-121.
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  34. Mamta, K. and K. Wani, 2013. Environmental Impact Assessment of Panhihar Iron Ore. Lambert Publishing Academy, Germany, ISBN-13: 9783659397882, Pages: 108.
  35. Wani, K.A., J. Nimisha and Mamta, 2012. Basic Concepts in Environmental Science. Lambert Publishing, Germany.
  36. Wani, K.A. and Y.K. Jaiswal, 2012. Health risk factors in different seasons of carpet industry in Kashmir, India. India. Int. J. Occup. Saf. Ergon., 18: 571-577.
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  37. Wani, K.A. and Y.K. Jaiswal, 2012. Health risk factors in carpet industries of Kashmir, India. J. Safety Ergon., 18: 451-456.
  38. Verma, A., Y.K. Jaiswal and K.A. Wani, 2012. Energy Consumption Behaviour of an Urban Residential Sector in the Northern Province of Madhya Pradesh (India). Indoor Built Environ., 21: 703-709.
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  39. Mamta, K.A. Wani and R.J. Rao, 2012. Effect of Vermicompost on Growth of Brinjal Plant (Solanum Melongena) Under Field Conditions. J. New Biol. Rep., 1: 25-28.
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  40. Khah, S.A., R.J. Rao and K.A. Wani, 2012. Studies on bird diversity of Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary of Jammu and Kashmir, India. J. Threatened Taxa, 4: 3228-3232.
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  41. Chatterjee, P., R. Sharan, S.K. Gupta and K.A. Wani, 2012. Performance of Anaerobic Batch Reactor for the Removal of Cyanide From Coke Oven Effluent. Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., 3: 259-266.
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  42. Bano, S. and K.A. Wani, 2012. The Health Conditions of Rural Localities of Madhya Pradesh. Eur. J. Biol. Sci., 4: 20-25.
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  43. Wani, K.A., F.A. Wani and Mamta, 2011. Environmental Science. Kashmir Book Depot, Srinagar.
  44. Wani, K.A. and Y.K. Jaiswal, 2011. Occupational health risk factors in carpet industries a review. Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., 2: 135-139.
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  45. Wani, K.A. and Y.K. Jaiswal, 2011. Health risks factors among paper mache workers during summer, winter, autumn and winter. J. Health Saf. Environ., 27: 324-327.
  46. Wani, K.A. and Y.K. Jaiswal, 2011. Health risk factors associated with preparation of winter fuel in rural areas of kashmir india. J. Environ. Res. Dev., 6: 174-180.
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  47. Wani, K.A. and Y.K. Jaiswal, 2011. Health hazards of rearing silk worms and environmental impact assessment of rearing households of Kashmir, India. Nat. Environ. Pollut. Technol., 10: 85-90.
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  48. Wani, K.A. and Y.K. Jaiswal, 2011. Environmental Impact Assessment of Cottage Industries of Kashmir, India. J. Environ. Sci. Eng., 53: 365-370.
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  49. Wani, K.A. and Y.K. Jaiswal, 2011. Effects of Occupational exposure on the health of workers in the cricket bat manufacturing industry in Kashmir (India). J. Occup. Environ. Hyg., 8: 63-67.
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  50. Mamta, K.A. Wani and R. Bhadauria, 2011. Physicochemical Properties and Fertilizer Value of Sewage Sludge. World J. Agric. Sci., 7: 642-647.
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  51. Khah, S.A., R.J. Rao and K.A. Wani, 2011. Ecotourism and the impact of the conventional tourism on the fragile ecosystems. I.J.S.N., 2: 432-442.
  52. Dar, S.H., D.M. Kumawat, N. Singh and K.A. Wani, 2011. Sewage treatment potential of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). Res. J. Environ. Sci., 5: 377-385.
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  53. Wani, K.A. and Y.K. Jaiswal, 2010. Impact of paper mache cottage industry on the health of workers in Kashmir, region. Ind. J. Multi. Res., 6: 83-90.
  54. Wani, K.A. and Y.K. Jaiswal, 2010. Assessment of noise pollution in gwalior M.P. India. Adv. Biores., 1: 54-60.
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  55. Shah, R.A., D.M. Kumawat, N. Singh and K.A. Wani, 2010. Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) as a remediation tool for dye-effluent pollution. Int. J. Sci. Nat., 2: 172-178.
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  56. Dar, J.A. and K.A. Wani, 2010. Environmental changes and emerging vector-borne diseases: A review. Biol. Forum, 2: 78-83.
  57. Ahmad, A., A. Singh, K.A. Wani and I. Rasool, 2009. Mortality rate of Silk Worm Bombyx mori L. on feeding fungicidal sprayed leaves of Karyorosa Mulberry species. J. Natcon, 21: 53-57.