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  • Prof Shamsher S Kanwar

  • Professor
  • Himachal Pradesh University
Publications 1991 - 2023

Publications

  • 255
    Journal Articles
  • 10
    Book Chapter
  • 14
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 6
    Incollection
  • 4
    Book-chapter
  • 2
    Review
  • 1
    Other
  • 5
    Projects
  • 8
  • 5
  • 2
  • 27

Citations / H-Index

1526 Citations
22 h-index
1081 Citations

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Expertise

Miscellaneous Biology

io-Processes For Microbial Enzymes Such As Cholesterol Oxidase, Ribonucleases, L-Methionase, Alkaline Proteases, Antilithiasis Oxalate Decarboxylase, Dye-Degrading Peroxidases, Besides Isolation And Identification Of Anti-Microbial And Antilipolytic Biomolecules

Personal Information

Prof Shamsher S Kanwar

Male
Multi-faculty Building Phase-I Department Of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India - 171005


Experience

  • Professor

    Department of Biotechnology

    Himachal Pradesh University


Qualification

  • Ph.D. Microbiology

    PGIMER, Chandigarh

  • M.Sc.

    Panjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

  • B.Sc. Medical

    DAV College, Chandigarh


Honours and Awards

2023

Central Committee Member of Association of Microbiologists of India 2023-2026 {North]

Association of Microbiologists of India [AMI]

2023

Fellow Himalayan Science & Technology Communications, Shimla

Himalayan Science & Technology Communications

2022

Best Researcher Award-2022 awarded by Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla on its foundation Day July 22, 2022.

Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla {India]

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2023

Central Committee Member of Association of Microbiologists of India 2023-2026 {North]

Association of Microbiologists of India [AMI]

2023

Fellow Himalayan Science & Technology Communications, Shimla

Himalayan Science & Technology Communications

2022

Best Researcher Award-2022 awarded by Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla on its foundation Day July 22, 2022.

Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla {India]

2019

Editorial Board Member of journal ‘Current Biotechnology’ being published by Bentham Press (May 10, 2019 onwards).

Bentham Publishers

2008

Visiting Scholar to a Program on Mouse Adult Pluripotent Cells at Stem Cell Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA in May-June 2008

HPU, Shimla

2005

Biotechnology Overseas Associateship 2005-06 by Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India to work on interaction of HIV-Tat & drug abuse on human neural cells at Kansas University Medical College, Kansas, USA

DBT, New Delhi

2004

Fellow of United Writers Association (FUWAI) of India

United Writers Association (FUWAI) of India

1999

Visiting Fellowship for the year 1999-2000 by Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC), Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi for research on Multi Drug Resistant (MRD) strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis at National Institute of Mycobacterial Diseases, Agra

SERC, DST, New delhi.

1998

Visiting Fellowship for year 1998-99 by Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi for conducting research in molecular epidemiology of tuberculosis at CDRI, Lucknow

INSA

1988

Qualified Junior Research Fellow (JRF) National Entrance Test (NET) conducted by CSIR, New Delhi in 1988

CSIR, New Delhi

1987

SRF-DGHS PGIMER Chandigarh

DGHS, New Delhi

1984

First Prize/ Position in B.Sc. Medical

DAV College Chandigarh

1984

Distinction in B.Sc. Medical

Panjab University Chandigarh

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2022

Application of oxalate decarboxylase from Pseudomonas sp. in solubilization of oxalate stones.

Ms. Shruti Gupta, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

2022

Extraction of lipopeptide(s) from Pseudomonas sp. OXDC12: Characterization and applications.

Vivek Chauhan, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla [India]

2020

Isolation, purification and characterization of an extracellular ribonuclease from Bacillus safensis RB-5.

Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

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Application of oxalate decarboxylase from Pseudomonas sp. in solubilization of oxalate stones.

Ms. Shruti Gupta, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

2022

Extraction of lipopeptide(s) from Pseudomonas sp. OXDC12: Characterization and applications.

Vivek Chauhan, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla [India]

2020

Isolation, purification and characterization of an extracellular ribonuclease from Bacillus safensis RB-5.

Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

2020

Bioprocess development for transformation of cholesterol by cholesterol oxidase from Castellaniella sp.

Ms. Sunita Devi, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

2019

Nanoparticles immobilized lipase of B. thermoamylovorans BHK67 and its application in ester synthesis.

Mr. Abhishek Sharma, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

2018

Purification and characterization of antibacterial bioactive compounds form Polystichum sp.

Ms. Rita Kapoor, Himachal Pradesh University shimla

2018

Isolation, purification and application of lipopeptide(s) from Bacillus subtilis KLP2015.

Mr. Khem Raj Meena, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

2018

Isolation, purification and characterization of L-methionase from Klebssiella oxytoca BLM-1.

Mr. Bhupender Sharma, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

2017

Anti-lipolytic and anti-oxidant activities of Vinca major.

Mr. Sukhdev Singh, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

2015

Purification, characterization and application(s) of a bacterial peroxidase

Ms. Neelam Bansal, Himachal Pradesh University

2013

Isolation, purification and applications of a bacterial cholesterol oxidase.

Ms. Lata Kapoor, Himachal Pradesh University

2013

Studies of a thermostable and solvent-tolerant bacterial lipase and its applications.

Mr. Ashok Kumar, Himachal Pradesh University

2013

Purification, characterization and application of a solvent tolerant lipase of a Bacillus sp

Ms. Shivika Sharma, Himachal Pradesh University

2012

Isolation, purification and characterization of an alkaline thermostable lipase of Bacillus licheniformis MTCC-10498 and its amenability for organic synthesis

Mr. Chanderkant Sharma, Himachal Pradesh University

2012

Transcriptome enzymatic and in silico analysis of Pi-Kh gene mediated blast resistance in rice

Mr. Santosh Kumar, Himachal Pradesh University

2012

De novo design, synthesis and structure-function analysis of α, β–dehydrophenylalanine (∆Phe) containing peptides as potent therapeutic agents

Ms. Sarika Pathak, Himachal Pradesh University

2012

Bayesian analysis of the sequences of candidate genes for milk production in buffalos for genetic reconstruction.

Ms. Aditi Sharma., Himachal Pradesh University

2011

Production, purification and characterization of L-asparaginase from Bacillus brevis MTCC-7519.

Mr. Umesh Narta, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

2008

Studies on lipase of Bacillus cereus MTCC 8372 and its application for the synthesis of esters

Mr. Madan Lal Verma, Himachal Pradesh University

2006

Purification, characterization and immobilization of an alkaline thermo-stable lipase of Bacillus coagulans BTS-1 and its potential applications

Mr. Rajeev Kumar Kaushal, Himachal Pradesh University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2023

Indian National Science Congress [Shimla Chapter]

Lif Member

2023

Association of Microbiologists of India

Central Committee Member

2022

Member, Asia-Pacific Association of Scientific Research (APASR), Asia-Pacific Academy of Science Pte. Ltd., 16 COLLYER QUAY #12-01 INCOME AT RAFFLES SINGAPORE (049318).

Honorary member

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2023

Indian National Science Congress [Shimla Chapter]

Lif Member

2023

Association of Microbiologists of India

Central Committee Member

2022

Member, Asia-Pacific Association of Scientific Research (APASR), Asia-Pacific Academy of Science Pte. Ltd., 16 COLLYER QUAY #12-01 INCOME AT RAFFLES SINGAPORE (049318).

Honorary member

2022

Association of Biotechnologists Alumni [ABI]

Life Membership

2020

American Association for Advancement of Science, USA

Member

2020

American Chemical Society, USA

Community Member

2019

Editorial Board Member of journal ‘Current Biotechnology’ being published by Bentham Press

Board Member

2016

Institutional Ethics Committee, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, H.P.

Member

2016

Executive Committee, BTIS Sub-DIC Centre, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan, H.P. [April 20, 2016 to April 19, 2018].

Member

2006

American Chemical Society, Washington, USA

Temporary Membership

1996

Punjab Academy of Sciences

Life Member

1994

Association of Microbiologists of India [AMI]

Life Membership

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Membership In Committees

2019

Quality Control Biologist {QCB] DBT-Skill Vigyan program

Coordinator, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

2018

Executive Council, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Member

2018

UG Board of Studies in Biochemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Member

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2019

Quality Control Biologist {QCB] DBT-Skill Vigyan program

Coordinator, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

2018

Executive Council, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Member

2018

UG Board of Studies in Biochemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Member

2018

University Court, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Member

2017

Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla [June 01, 2017 till Oct. 11, 2018].

Member Secretary

2017

GIAN, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.

Local Coordinator

2016

Member, Executive Committee, BTIS Sub-DIC Centre, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan, H.P. [April 20, 2016 to 2018

Member and expert

2016

Intellectual; Property Right & Commercialization Cell [IPRCC], Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Director

2015

Dean Faculty of Life Sciences & Chairman, Research Degree Committee in Biotechnology and Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.

Dean & Chairman

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Research Projects

14. DBT supported Skill Vigyan Program for conducting 3-months duration LSSSDC Certificate Course Himachal Pradesh University.

Funding Agency : DBT, GoI

7. Production, purification and characterization of an extracellular cholesterol oxidase from a Bacillus sp.

Funding Agency : UGC

8. Purification and characterization of antimicrobial bioactive compound(s) from Adiantum capillus-venerus.

Funding Agency : DEST, Shimla

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14. DBT supported Skill Vigyan Program for conducting 3-months duration LSSSDC Certificate Course Himachal Pradesh University.

Funding Agency : DBT, GoI

7. Production, purification and characterization of an extracellular cholesterol oxidase from a Bacillus sp.

Funding Agency : UGC

8. Purification and characterization of antimicrobial bioactive compound(s) from Adiantum capillus-venerus.

Funding Agency : DEST, Shimla

6. Synthesis of anti-oxidant esters by lipase catalysis and evaluation of their free radical scavenging potential.

Funding Agency : ICMR

5. Synthesis of medically important esters of ferulic (cinnamic) acid.

Funding Agency : UGC

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