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Prof. (Dr.) Arun Karnwal | Faculty | Department of Biosciences

Professor
Prof. (Dr.) Arun Karnwal

RESEARCH AREA

  • Expertise in Agricultural Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Bioremediation, and Biotransformation.
  • Notable contributions in bio-cement production, Biopolymers, and plant-microbe interactions for sustainable agriculture.

EDUCATION

  • Ph. D. in Microbiology, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
  • Research on Pseudomonas as a plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium in rice.
  • Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees with specialized training in microbiology and Industrial Microbiology.

AWARDS/HONORS

  • Best Teacher Award (2022-2023).
  • University Research Awards for excellence in research (2018-2023).
  • Recognized for publications with high-impact factors, numerous citations, and editorial contributions to academic journals.
  • Chaired sessions during AMI-LPU Unit-organized National and International conferences.
  • Chaired session during ISC 2019
  • Convener (Chairperson) National and International Conferences

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

  • Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI), President (AMI-LPU UNIT).
  • HKCBEES (Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society)
  • Indian Science Congress Association
  • International Association for Agricultural Sustainability
  • Society of Chemical and Synthetic Biology (SCSB)
  • Member of editorial boards and reviewer for 25+ international journals.

Dr. Arun Karnwal is a seasoned academic and researcher with > 20 years of experience in teaching and research, specializing in agricultural microbiology, fermentation technology, microbial enzymes, bioremediation, and biotransformation. Serving as a Professor at Graphic Era (Deemed to University), Dehradun, UK, India, he has also held key administrative roles such as Academic Operations Coordinator and Academic Head in his previous job. Dr. Karnwal’s research portfolio includes above 90 publications with an impact factor exceeding 135, 7 patents, 9 IPR, 32 NCBI submissions, >70 book chapters, 13 books/monograph, and extensive work in mentoring Ph.D. (03 awarded, 03 pre-submitted, 1 in final stage) and Master’s students (>57). Recognized with multiple research and teaching awards, he is committed to advancing microbiological sustainability through innovative solutions and interdisciplinary collaborations.