Dr. Ajay Kumar Chauhan

About

Dr. Ajay Kumar Chauhan is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. Dr. Ajay has done his M.Tech and PhD from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. During PhD, his research focused on “Production and application of lignolytic enzymes from Halopiger aswanensis”. Dr. Ajay is a core Bioprocess Engineer with expertise of fermenter operation, upstream and downstream stream processing, and strain manipulation.

Experience

• Industrial: 3 years (Process Engineer at Star Paper Mill, Saharanpur)
• Research (Post Doc): 3 years 3 months (International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi Component)
• Teaching: 0.5 Years

Qualification

• PhD: in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
  Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (2015-2021)
• M.Tech: 
  Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee 2010-2012
• B. Engineering: Bio Technology (Distinction)
  Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, MP, 2005-2009

Award & Recognition

• GATE BT
• UGC NET-LS (Environmental Science)
• Department of Biotechnology- Research Associate- DBT-RA (2025 awarded)
• SERB National Post Doctoral fellowship -2022-2024
• Participated in INDUC 17 young scientist “Mitigating mercaptan using biological treatment” (2017).
• Participated in Biological Engineering Society “Suitability of solid state fermentation for enzyme production by halophilic isolate” (2017).
• One of the member world record holder in the Limca book of world record for making largest hand drawn political world map (2012).
• Co-Convener (Admin) of Asias Second largest technical fest Cognizance IIT Roorkee (2012).
• Organizing member of MITS BIG BRAIN contest GYANOTRI held at MITS Gwalior (2009).
• Organizing Member of the annual cultural fest TARANG, IIT Roorkee (2011).
• Actively Participated in National Level Paper presentation and poster presentation held at IIT Roorkee, paper and poster presentation presented on the “Cellulose used as the drug delivery system” (Cognizance 2009).
• Actively participated in the Quiz cum group discussions held at AEC Agra (2009).
• Won second Prize in National Level Paper Presentation held at IIT Roorkee, paper presented on “Heavy Metal ion removal from waste water by magnetotactic bacteria” (Cognizance 2008).
• Attended International conference cum workshop on Carbon-omics held at IIT Roorkee (Cognizance 2008).
• Won second Prize in National Level Paper Presentation held at MNIT Jaipur, paper presented on “Gene Doping in the field of sports” (Neuron 2008).
• Won second Prize in National Level Paper Presentation held at MITS Gwalior, Paper presented on the “Nano Brain” (Biocynocure2008).

Research

• Chauhan A K, Singh S P, Rajpoot., A S., Chauhan., S., Meraj A, Jawaid M,  Awad S A (2025) “Biomass-based nanoparticles from lignocellulosic biomass: A review, International Journal Biological Macromolecules. Publisher: Elsevier.
• Rajpoot .,A S., Choudhary., T., Chauhan A., K., Pachori., H., Sharma., M., (2024) “Thermal and Emission analysis of waste plastic and microalgae biodiesel as a potential power source for Diesel engines: A sustainable approach , Environmental science and pollution research, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35137-1, ISSN 1614-7499, Vol 31, pp 59961-59976 
• Chauhan A,.K., Singh., S.,P., (2023)” Lignin valorization and Generation of precipitated lignin a: a sustainable route for circular economy in the context of the Indian Pulp and Paper Industry. IPPTA, Vol (35), pp 127-132, ISBN 978-1-249-50100-8. 
• Chauhan A,.K., Choudhury., B., (2021) “Synthetic dyes degradation using lignolytic enzymes produced from Halopiger aswanensis strain ABC_IITR by Solid-State Fermentation”,Chemosphere.Publisher:Elsevier.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129671. Vol 273, ISSN 0045-6535, pages 1-12
• Chauhan A,.K., Choudhury., B., (2020) “Suitability of organic solvent and cholinium based ionic liquid activated novel lignolytic enzymes of H. aswanensis for enhanced kalson lignin degradation" International Journal Biological Macromolecules. Publisher: Elsevier. Doi 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.09.137, Vol 165, Part A, Pages 1-11, ISBN 0141-8130
• Chauhan A., Kumari., A., Ghosh.,U.,K.,(2013),” Blending impact of different kind of pulp with hardwood on different paper properties”, TAPPSA, Vol (2), Pages 16-22, ISBN 1029-0109
• Chauhan, A., and Ghosh.U.,K, (2013), “Development of second order univariate regression model for estimating impact of blending softwood with hardwood and bamboo with hardwood pulps for improving the paper properties”, IPPTA, Vol (25), Page-65-70, ISBN 978-1-249-50100-8. 
• Singh,I.,J, Tyagi.M..,K and Chauhan, A, (2012), “ Modified conventional causticization step towards cost reduction”, IPPTA, Vol (24) Page 111-113,  ISBN 978-1-249-50100-8. 

Book chapters

• Puri S, Chauhan S, Mishra U , Chauhan A K  (2024) “Microbial and fungal bioprospecting through omics driven approaches” (Elsevier,  under publication)
• Goswami S P, Chauhan A K, Chauhan S, Mishra U (2024) Green Technology for sustainable energy production from agriculture sector, IIP, Futuristic Trends in renewable and sustainable energy, ISBN- 978-93-6252-320-4,  https://www.doi.org/10.58532/V3BIRS3P8CH1
• Maurya A, Chaurasia A, Chauhan A K (2024)  “ Potential renewable and sustainable energy technologies, IIP, Futuristic Trends in renewable and sustainable energy, ISBN- 978-93-6252-320-4
• Chauhan A K, Praveen H, Rehman A M, Wubishet T, Yazdani S S, (2023) “Biobased production of alkane and alkene biojet  fuels” Springer Nature, Biofuels production technologies of the Handbook of Biorefinery Research and Technology, ISBN 978-94-007-6724-9.
• Chauhan A K, Singh S P, Yadav B, Khatri S, Husen A, (2023) “C” Elsevier: Advances in smart Nanomaterials and Their Applications Doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-99546-7.00001-X, ISBN 978-0-323-99546-7
• Chauhan A,.K., Choudhury., B., (2022) “Lignolytic Enzymes and Their Role in the Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants Prospects and Challenges”, Taylor and Francis under book series Prokaryotes: Microbial Remediation of Azo Dyes-CRC Press Doi: 10.1201/9781003130932-9, ISBN 9781003130932
• Chauhan A,.K. (2022) “Nanoparticles derived from lignocellulosic biomass”, Taylor and Francis group under book series Nanotechnology Applications in Agricultural and Bioprocess Engineering: Farm to Table, ISBN 9781003277439
• Chauhan A,.K., Srivastava S., Singh S., (2021) “Lignin depolymerization strategy and role of ionic liquids” Springer, Nature under book Bioenergy Research: Integrative solution for existing road block, Doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-1888-8_8, ISBN 978-981-16-1888-8
• Chauhan A,.K., (2020) “Biofuel: types and process overview”  Springer, Nature under book series Nanomaterials and in biofuels research, Doi:10.1007/978-981-13-9333-4_1 .ISBN 978-981-13-9333-4
• Chauhan A,.K., Kalyan., G., (2020) “Types of Bioreactors for Biofuel Generation”  Springer, Nature under book series Bioprocessing for biofuel production. Doi 10.1007/978-981-15-7070-4_3, ISBN  978-981-15-7070-4
• Saini, R., Chauhan A,.K., Kumar, P.,(2018) “Nanofilteration in Dairy processing” AAP, Taylor Francis group under book series Innovations in Agricultural and biological https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429425370, ISBN 9780429425370
• Chauhan A,.K., Saini, R., Kumar, P.,(2018) “Encapsulation of antioxidants using casein as matrix”  AAP, Taylor Francis group under book series Innovations in Agricultural and biological https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429425370, ISBN 9780429425370

Edited Book 

• Futuristic trends in renewable and sustainable energy, IIP Publishers, ISBN 978-9306252-320-4 (2024)

Conferences, symposium, training and workshop

• Participated in National symposium on “Empowering faculty: advancing Excellence for Next Gen Education” Organized by Teaching and Learning Centre, Sharda University, (30th Jan-5th  Feb 2025)
• Participated in International Conference Innovations in Biotechnology for sustainability, at JNU (IBS-2024  (23rd Nov-25th  Nov2024)
• Participated in Biotechnology skill development workshop on “Adaptive Lab Evolution for functional microalgal products” (18th Nov-22ndNov2024)
• Participated in workshop cum technical course on “ Metabolomics” at ICGEB, New Delhi (7 Days) (24th March-30th March 2024)
• Oral technical paper presented on “Crude glycerol fermentation using engineered Escherichia coli for the production of higher chain alka(e)nes” at International conference on Recent Advances in Bio-Energy research (ICRABR) (2023)
• Participated in “Advanced Entrepreneurship cum skill development programme on Enzyme Bioprocessing” at CSIR IHBT, Palampur, India (2023) 
• Volunteer International ICGEB-DBT workshop (2022) “Theoretical and Practical Course "Applications of Flux Analysis and Synthetic Biology in Bioenergy (A FASynt-Bioenergy)" (7 Days)
• Chauhan, A.,K.,Yazdani, S., Syed, (2022) ” State of art in genetic manipulation of E. coli for enhanced alkane production: Engineering and challenges” MPVS 2022
• Chauhan,A.,K.,(2020) “Sustainable energy and environmental challenges” V International conference Dec 19-21 held in virtual mode 
• Kumar, P., Chauhan, A.,K., Choudhury, B., (2019) “Lignin Oxidizing Enzyme production using a Halophile in Submerged fermentation” 69th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference to be held October 20-23, 2019 in Halifax, NS, Canada. (Poster Presentation)
• Conference cum workshop on “Carbon-o-mics” held at IIT Roorkee (2008).

Certifications

• Exceptional contribution as an Evaluator in Smart India Hackathon 2023 (NCERT), Certificate ID - #EVAL-SIH23-019
• Participated in IISF 2023, Indian International Science Festival, represented microbial engineering group work (2023)
• Presenter at Global Peace and Sustainable Development Summit 2024 held from 1 April to 17 April 2024
   

Area of Interest

• Bioprocess, Fermentation, Downstream processing, Biofuel production, Strain manipulation, Lignin valorization