Dr. Garima Nagpal

About

Dr. Garima Nagpal is presently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Environmental Sciences at Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. A dedicated academician and researcher, she is UGC-NET and JRF qualified, reflecting her strong academic foundation and commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Her research expertise lies in the areas of water and wastewater treatment, heavy metal remediation, nanocomposites, and advanced adsorption technologies. With a clear focus on environmental sustainability and innovative material solutions, her work contributes significantly to addressing pressing challenges in water purification and environmental protection. She is particularly engaged in developing efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly materials for pollutant removal and resource recovery. Dr. Nagpal has an impressive scholarly record, with more than 30 research articles published in reputed national and international journals, along with 3 book chapters and 2 patents to her credit. Her research contributions have gained wide recognition in the scientific community, as reflected by over 2,379 Google Scholar citations, an h-index of 10, and an i10-index of 12.

Experience

• 18 years

Qualification

• Ph.D (Environmental Sciences), Sharda University
• M.Tech (Environmental Sciences & Engineering), G.J.U, Hisar
• M.Sc (Environmental Sciences), G.J.U, Hisar

Award & Recognition

• UGC-NET (Environmental Sciences) in 2001
• JRF (Environmental Sciences) in 2006
• Gold Medalist in M.tech.
• Distinction in Major Project in M.Sc.
• Second Prize in oral Presentation in National conference on MAFAESE held at Department of Environmental Science & Engineering at Guru Jambheswar University, Hisar.
• Awarded the Topper for the MOOC Course on Waste Water Treatment and Recycling, offered by NPTEL in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur of 12 weeks in October 2023

Memberships

• Life membership of Indian Association of Solid State Chemists and Allied Scientists, India (Membership No.-LM-427)
• Life membership Indian Academic Researchers Association, India (Membership No.- 1155/2023).

Research

PATENTS

1. Fredrick K Saah, Garima Nagpal, Rashi Chaudhary, “Carbon Quantum Dots from Natural Source, A Composite Comprising the Same, And Application There Off” Indian Patent, Application No. 202411046551, 2024
2. Rashi Chaudhary, N. B. Singh, Garima Nagpal, Fredrick K Saah,” Nanocomposite Material with Antibacterial Properties and Process Thereof” Indian Patent, Application No. 202411074392, 2024

PUBLICATIONS (Last 5 Years)

• Chaudhary, R., Nagpal, G. and Singh, A.K., 2026. Preliminary antibacterial screening of waste-assisted zinc oxide–polyaniline nanocomposites against Bacillus subtilis. Chemical Engineering Journal: Green and Sustainable, p.100039.
• Saah, F.K. and Nagpal, G., 2026, February. Pomegranate‐Peel Derived Carbon Quantum Dots Iron Oxide (PPCQD‐Fe3O4) Nanocomposite Adsorbent for Arsenic and Nickel Removal from Soil. In Macromolecular Symposia (Vol. 415, No. 1, p. e70200).
• Sharma, V., Nagpal, G., Naveen, B.P. and Gupta, P., 2026. An updated review on landfill leachate treatment methods. Discover Chemistry, 3(1), p.34.
• Chaudhary, R., Singh, N.B. and Nagpal, G., 2026, February. Eco‐Friendly Zinc Oxide‐Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Synthesized from Flower Extract for Waterborne Pathogen Removal. In Macromolecular Symposia (Vol. 415, No. 1, p. e70203).
• Gupta, P., Kaushik, A., Nagpal, G., Diantoro, M., Hamzah, F.M., Chowdhury, F.I. and Singh, P.K., 2025. Sorption isotherms and kinetics of Crystal Violet dye uptake from aqueous solution by using polyaniline nanocomposite as adsorbent. Chemical Physics Impact, 10, p.100834.
• Gupta, P., Sharma, V. and Nagpal, G., 2025. A comprehensive review of nano clay: From development and applications to research opportunities. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 44(6), p.e70055.
• Chaudhary, R., Singh, N.B., Nagpal, G., Saah, F.K. and Singh, A.K., 2025. Nanomaterials in bacterial detection: current trends and future outlook. Zastita Materijala, 66(1), pp.56-65.
• Saah, F.K. and Nagpal, G., 2025. Selective sequential extraction of copper from soil using GSCQD/ZnFe₂O₄ nanocomposite in continuous flow system. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 44, p.101580.
• Pathan, N.S., Manik, U.P., Mishra, P.L., Pandey, K.K. and Nagpal, G., 2025, February. Thermo‐Acoustical Studies On L‐Leucine in Aqueous MgSO4 and MgCl2 Solution at T= 283.15 K and 288.15 K. In Macromolecular Symposia (Vol. 414, No. 1, p. 2400150).
• Chaudhary, R., Singh, N.B., Nagpal, G. and Saah, F.K., 2024. Antibacterial activity of reduced graphene-silver oxide nanocomposite against gram-negative bacteria. The Microbe, 5, p.100221.
• Nagpal, G., Kaushik, A., Gupta, P., Masri, M.N., Yahya, M.Z.A. and Diantoro, M., 2024. Effective removal of Cr (VI) ions from aqueous solution using low-cost adsorbents (orange mesocarp, Bengal gram husk, and Khangar): equilibrium, kinetic, and thermodynamic study. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14(18), pp.23045-23058.
• Saah, F., Nagpal, G., Gbawoquiyq, F. and Chaudhary, R., 2024. Groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (GSCQD-FeFe2O4) for lead removal from water. Zastita Materijala, 65(3), pp.440-451.
• Nagpal, G. and Singh, D.B., 2023. Improving exergo-enviro-economic parameters and annual productivity of double slope solar desalting unit by incorporating concentrator integrated evacuated tubular collectors. Desalination and Water Treatment, 306, pp.9-21.
• Gupta, P., Nagpal, G. and Gupta, N., 2021. Fly ash-based geopolymers: an emerging sustainable solution for heavy metal remediation from aqueous medium. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 10 (1)

Certifications

• Members of organizing committee and session chair of several invited talks and conferences

Area of Interest

• Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste Management