Dr. Rajesh Singh

Scientist 'E' Head, Library and Documentation Group Head, IPR Cell

Environmental Hydrology Division, National Institute of Hydrology

rsingh.nihr@gov.in 01332249316

About

I am a biogeochemist working in the area of water quality monitoring, contaminant mobilization, and pollutant remediation techniques.

Academic Qualifications

DegreeSubjectUniversityYear
B.Sc. Chemistry Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Surat, Gujarat 2000
M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Surat, Gujarat 2002
Ph.D. Chemistry Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Surat, Gujarat 2008
Postdoc Biogeochemistry University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 2017

Experience

Administrative Roles

Research Interest

Publications

International Journal

  1. Refining aquifer heterogeneity and understanding groundwater recharge sources in an intensively exploited agrarian dominated region of the Ganga Plain
    A. Patel, S. P. Rai, N. Puthiyottil, A. K. Singh, J. Noble, R. Singh, D. Hagare, U. D. S. Kumar, N. Rai, K. V. Akpataku
    Geoscience Frontiers (2024 )
  2. Controls of lithology and climate over chemical weathering trends: new insights from a precipitation-dominated Dokriani Glacier, central Himalaya, India
    S. Sundriayal, T. Shukala, S. Kang, Y. Zhang, D. P. Dobhal, R. Singh
    Journal of Glaciology (2024 )
  3. Water quality index assessment of river Ganga at Haridwar stretch using multivariate statistical technique
    A. Gani, S. Pathak, A. Hussain, S. Ahmed, R. Singh, A. Khevariya, A. Banerjee, R. Ayyamperumal, A. Bahadur
    Molecular Biotechnology (2023 )
  4. Evaluating Pilot-Scale Floating Wetland for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Using Canna indica and Phragmites australis as Plant Species
    S. Yadav, J. Kumar, S. K. Malyan, R. Singh, O. Singh, V. C. Goyal, J. Singh, R. Negi
    Sustainability (2023 )
  5. Prevalence of PPCPs, microplastics and co-infecting microbes in the post-COVID-19 era and its implications on antimicrobial resistance and potential endocrine disruptive effects
    M. Kumar, P. Mazumder, R. Silori, S. Manna, D. P. Panday, N. Das, S. K. Sethy, K. Kuroda, D. M. Mahapatra, J. Mahlknecht, V. K. Tyagi, R. Singh, J. Zang, D. Barceló
    Science of The Total Environment (2023 )
  6. Impact of nitrogen and sulfur fertilizers on leaching behavior of heavy metals from aquifer sediments to groundwater
    K. Singh, R. Singh, G. Pandey
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (2023 )
  7. Microplastics in landfill leachate: Occurrence, health concerns, and removal strategies
    S. Singh, S. K. Malyan, C. Maithani, S. Kashyap, V. K. Tyagi, R. Singh, S. Malhotra, M. Sharma, A. Kumar, B. K. Panday, R. P. Pandey
    Journal of Environmental Management (2023 )
  8. Comparative performance and 16S amplicon sequencing analysis of deep and shallow cells of a full scale HFCW having sequentially decreasing depths reveals vast enhancement potential
    S. Singh, C. Maithani, S. K. Malyan, A. Soti, N. M. Kulshreshtha, R. Singh, U. Brighu, A. B. Gupta, J. Kumar, S. Yadav, O. Singh, V. C. Goyal
    Bioresource Technology Reports (2023 )
  9. Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater in the shallow aquifer system of Middle Ganga Basin, India
    A. Patel, S. P. Rai, K. V. Akpataku, N. Puthiyottil, A. K. Singh, N. Pant, R. Singh, P. Rai, J. Noble
    Groundwater for Sustainable Development (2023 )
  10. Nitrate stimulated release of naturally occurring sedimentary uranium
    J. P. Westrop, P. Yadav, P. J. Nolan, K. M. Campbell, R. Singh, S. E. Bone, A. H. Chan, A. J. Kohtz, D. Pan, O. Healy, J. R. Bargar, D. D. Snow, K. A. Weber
    Environmental Science and Technology (2023 )
  11. Global distribution of pesticides in freshwater resources and their remediation approaches
    S. Singh, M. Rawat, S. K. Malyan, R. Singh, V. K. Tyagi, K. Singh, S. Kashyap, S. Kumar, M. Sharma, B. K. Pandey, R. P. Pandey
    Environmental Research (2023 )
  12. Hydrogeochemistry, solute source identification, and health risk assessment of groundwater of cancer prone region in India
    K. Singh, R. Singh, G. Pandey
    Water Supply (2023 )
  13. Free nitrous acid (FNA) pretreatment enhances biomethanation of lignocellulosic agro-waste (wheat straw)
    P. Tamang, V. K. Tyagi, N. Gunjyal, A. M. Rahmani, R. Singh, P. Kumar, B. Ahmed, P. Tyagi, R. Banu, S. Varjani, A. A. Kazmi
    Energy (2023 )
  14. Biorefinery of anaerobic digestate in a circular bioeconomy: Opportunities, challenges and perspectives
    M. Malhotra, K. Aboudi, L. Pisharody, A. Singh, J. R. Banu, S. K. Bhatia, S. Varjani, S. Kumar, C. Gonz´alez-Fern´andez, S. Kumar, R. Singh, V. K. Tyagi
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (2022 )
  15. Critical insights into anaerobic co-digestion of wheat straw with food waste and cattle manure: Synergistic effects on biogas yield and kinetic modeling
    M. Rahmani, V. K. Tyagi, B. Ahmed, A. A. Kazmi, C. S. P. Ojha, R. Singh
    Environmental Research (2022 )
  16. Appraisal of heavy metal pollution in the water resources of Western Uttar Pradesh, India and associated risks
    V. C. Goyal, O. Singh, R. Singh, K. Chhoden, S. K. Malyan
    Environmental Advances (2022 )
  17. Greenhouse gases trade-off from ponds: An overview of emission process and their driving factors
    S. K. Malyan, O. Singh, A. Kumar, G. Anand, R. Singh, S. Singh, Z. Yu, J. Kumar, R. K. Fagodiya, A. Kumar
    Water (2022 )
  18. Mechanistic understanding of the pollutant removal and transformation processes in the constructed wetland system
    S. K. Malyan, S. Yadav, V. Sonkar, V. C. Goyal, O. Singh, R. Singh
    Water Environment Research (2021 )
  19. Groundwater quality issues and challenges for drinking and irrigation uses in Central Ganga basin dominated with Rice-Wheat cropping system
    S. Kumar, M. Kumar, V. K. Chandola, V. Kumar, R. K. Saini, N. Pant., N. Kumari, A. Srivastava, S. Singh, R. Singh, G. Krishan, S. P. Induwar, S. Kumar, B. K. Yadav, N. S. Maurya, A. Chaudhary
    Water (2021 )
  20. Biochar for environmental sustainability in the energy-water-agroecosystem nexus
    S. K. Malyan, S. S. Kumar, R. K. Fagodiya, P. Ghosh, A. Kumar, R. Singh, L. Singh
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (2021 )
  21. Floodplains Landforms, Clay deposition and irrigation return flow govern arsenic occurrence, prevalence and mobilization: A geochemical and isotopic study of the Mid-Gangetic floodplains
    S. Kumar, V. Kumar, R. K. Saini, N. Pant, R. Singh, A. Singh, S. Kumar, S. Singh, B. K. Yadav, G. Krishan, A. Raj, N. S. Maurya, M. Kumar
    Environmental Research (2021 )
  22. Occurrence of arsenite in surface and groundwater associated with a perennial stream located in Western Nebraska, USA
    Malakar, R. Singh, K. A. Weber, J. Westrop, C. N. Elofson, M. Kumar, D. D. Snow
    Journal of Hazardous Materials (2021 )
  23. Impact of geology and anthropogenic activities over the water quality with emphasis on fluoride in water scarce Lalitpur district of Bundelkhand region, India
    N. Pant, S. P. Rai, R. Singh, S. Kumar, R. K. Saini, P. Purushothaman, Y. S. Rawat, K. Pratap, M. Sharma
    Chemosphere (2021 )
  24. Water quality appraisal of a mountainous river: A case study of Rispana River, Dehradun
    B. K. Pandey, R. Singh, R. P. Pandey, S. Das, J. Kumar, P. Kumar, S. Kumar, V. K. Pandey
    Water & Energy International (2021 )
  25. Development of Rejuvenation Plan for Rispana River System, Uttarakhand, India
    R. P. Pandey, P. Kumar, B. K. Pandey, J. V. Tyagi, R. Singh, S. Kumar, S. Saini
    Water & Energy International (2021 )
  26. Influence of multidrug resistance bacteria in river Ganges in the stretch of Rishikesh to Haridwar
    S. Ali, Babali, S. Singh, R. Singh, M. Tyagi, R. P. Pandey
    Environmental Challenges (2021 )
  27. Two decadal changes in the major ions chemistry of melt water draining from Dokriani Glacier, central Himalaya, India
    S. Sundriyal, U. Bhan, S. Selvakumar, R. Singh, D. P. Dobhal
    Journal of the Geological Society of India (2021 )
  28. Ecological health and water quality of village ponds in the subtropics limiting their use for water supply and groundwater recharge
    V. C. Goyal, O. Singh, R. Singh, K. Chhoden, J. Kumar, N. Singh, N. G. Shrivastava, L. Carvalho
    Journal of Environmental Management (2021 )
  29. Carcinogenic trace metals in groundwater of Bathinda district, Punjab, India
    K. Singh, G. Pandey, R. Singh
    International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology (2021 )
  30. Inorganic and organic anion sensing by azole family members
    S. Kashyap, R. Singh, U. P. Singh
    Coordination Chemistry Reviews (2020 )
  31. Industrial wastes: Fly ash, steel slag and phosphogypsum- Potential candidates to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from paddy fields
    S. S. Kumar, A. Kumar, S. Singh, S. K. Malyan, S. Baram, J. Sharma, R. Singh, A. Pugazhendhi
    Chemosphere (2020 )
  32. Climate change impacts on water quality of water bodies - A review
    E. Salila, M. P. Sharma, R. Singh
    International Journal of Environment and Climate Change (2020 )
  33. An overview of carcinogenic pollutants in groundwater of India
    S. K. Malyan, R. Singh, M. Rawat, M. Kumar, A. Pugazhendhi, A. Kumar, V. Kumar, S. S. Kumar
    Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology (2019 )
  34. Health risk assessment of drinking water in Bathinda district, Punjab, India
    K. Singh, R. Singh, S. K. Malyan, M. Rawat, P. Kumar, S. Kumar, M. K. Sharma, G. Pandey
    Journal of Indian Water Resources Society (2018 )
  35. Optimization of ballasted sand flocculation process for urban run-off treatment
    S. Kumar, A. A. Kazmi, N. C. Ghosh, R. Singh
    Journal of Indian Water Resources Society (2017 )
  36. Water quality assessment of River Ganga - Health hazard identification and control
    R. Singh, B. Kanchan, P. Mondal, S. Singh
    International Journal of Scientific and Research Publication (2015 )
  37. Removal of oil from CO2 compressor effluent of Ammonia Plan
    R. Singh
    Journal of Indian Water Resources Society (2014 )
  38. SEM, TEM, PXRD, and equilibrium study of heavy metal sorption on weathered basaltic andesite products
    Singh, B. A. Shah, Sujata
    International Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry (2008 )
  39. Sorption Behaviour of Cu (II) from acidic solution using weathered basalt and e-site products
    Singh R., Shah A. V., Shah B. A
    E-Journal of Chemistry (2007 )
  40. Reduction of Cr (VI) in electroplating wastewater and investigation on the sorptive removal by WBAP
    B. A. Shah, A. V. Shah, R. Singh, N. B. Patel
    Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (2011 )
  41. Sorption isotherms and kinetics of chromium uptake from wastewater using natural sorbent material
    B. A. Shah, A. V. Shah, R. Singh
    International Journal of Environmental Science & Technology (2009 )
  42. Sorptive removal of nickel onto weathered basaltic andesite products: kinetics and isotherms
    B. A. Shah, A. V. Shah, R. Singh, N. B. Patel
    Journal of Environmental Science & Health, Part A (2009 )

Book Chapter

  1. Impact of climate change on water quality. In Climate Change and Its Impact on Water Resources of India (Eds. S. K. Jain, P. K. Singh)
    R. Singh, S. Kumar
    NIH Roorkee (2019 )
  2. Membrane Bioreactors: Design, Operation, and Maintenance (In. Biological and Hybrid Wastewater Treatment Technology: Recent Developments in India. Eds. M. M. Ghangrekar, S. Yadav, R. N. Yadava)
    S. Singh, S. Yadav, J. Singh, R. Singh, V. K. Tyagi, S. Kashyap, K. Singh, S. K. Malyan
    Springer Nature, Switzerland AG (2024 )
  3. Constructed Wetland: Design, Operation, and Maintenance Techniques (In. Biological and Hybrid Wastewater Treatment Technology: Recent Developments in India. Eds. M. M. Ghangrekar, S. Yadav, R. N. Yadava)
    S. Yadav, S. K. Malyan, R. Singh, S. Kashyap, V. K. Tyagi, O. Singh, J. Singh
    Springer Nature, Switzerland AG (2024 )
  4. Algal intervention as nature-based solution for treatment of landfill leachate (In. Algae Based Bioelectrochemical Systems for Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Storage, Bioremediation and Bioproduct Generation. Eds. D. M. Mahapatra, S. S. Kumar, L. Singh
    S. K. Malyan, S. Kumar, R. Singh, S. Singh, G. Anand, S. Upadhyay, K. Saini, S. S. Kumar
    Academic Press, Elsevier, London, UK (2023 )
  5. Aerobic and anaerobic methods of landfill leachate treatment: limitations and advantages (In. Landfill Leachate Management. Eds. V. K. Tyagi, C. S. P. Ojha)
    S. Singh, S. K. Malyan, R. Singh, V. K. Tyagi, S. Kashyap
    IWA Publishing, London, UK (2023 )
  6. Rejuvenation of village ponds and performance evaluation of natural treatment system: Few case studies (In. Water Management and Governance. Eds. A. Rawat, B. Sharma, O. P. Nautiyal)
    O. Singh, R. Singh, K. Chhoden, N. R. Allaka, D. Singh, V. C. Goyal
    ABS Books, Delhi (2023 )
  7. Fluoride Mobilization and Provenance Identification in Semi-arid Conditions: A Hydrochemical and Isotopic Approach (In. Surface and Groundwater Resources Development and Management in Semi-arid Region: Strategies and Solutions for Sustainable Water
    A. Patel, A. K. Singh, R. Singh, N. Puthiyottil, S. P. Rai
    Springer Nature, Switzerland AG (2023 )
  8. Aromatic oils from medicinal plants, and their role in nanoparticles synthesis, characterization, and applications (In. Secondary metabolites from medicinal plants: Nanoparticles synthesis and their applications. Eds. R. K. Bachheti, A. Bachheti)
    S. Singh, N. Pawar, S. S. Kumar, R. Singh, G. Anand, A. Kumar, S. K. Malyan
    CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL (2023 )
  9. Assessment of Groundwater Quality with Special Reference to Arsenic in Ballia District, Uttar Pradesh, India (In. Groundwater and Water Quality. Eds. R. Jha, V. P. Singh, V. Singh, L. B. Roy, R. Thendiyath)
    S. Kumar, N. C. Ghosh, V. Kumar, R. K. Saini, R. Singh, A. Chaudhary, R. P. Singh
    Springer Nature Switzerland AG (2022 )
  10. Bioelectrochemical systems for removal and recovery of heavy metals. In Bioremediation, Nutrients, and Other Valuable Product Recovery: Using Bioelectrochemical Systems (Eds. L. Singh, D. M. Mahapatra, M. L. Kansal, S. Thakr)
    S. K. Malyan, S. S. Kumar, L. Singh, R. Singh, D. A. Jadhav, V. Kumar
    Elsevier, Netherlands (2021 )
  11. Water quality and human health. In Climate Impacts on Water Resources in India: Environment and Health (Eds. A. Pandey, S. K. Mishra, M. L. Kansal, R. D. Singh, V. P. Singh)
    R. Singh, S. Kashyap, A. Pandey
    Springer Nature, Switzerland (2021 )
  12. Water quality status of upper Ganga canal. In Climate Impacts on Water Resources in India: Environment and Health (Eds. A. Pandey, S. K. Mishra, M. L. Kansal, R. D. Singh, V. P. Singh)
    R. Singh, D. Kanbienna, A. Pandey
    Springer Nature, Switzerland (2021 )
  13. Contamination in drinking water supply: A case study of Shimla city, Himachal Pradesh, India. In Climate Impacts on Water Resources in India: Environment and Health (Eds. A. Pandey, S. K. Mishra, M. L. Kansal, R. D. Singh, V. P. Singh)
    M. K. Sharma, R. Singh, O. Singh, D. G. Durbude
    Springer Nature, Switzerland (2021 )
  14. Root Zone Wastewater Treatment for Rejuvenating Village Ponds. In Indo-US Bilateral Workshop on Water-Food-Energy-Climate nexus: A perspective towards a sustainable future (Ed. Rajeev P. Singh)
    R. Singh, O. Singh, V. C. Goyal, N. Singh
    K.R. Publishers & Distributors, Varanasi (2018 )
  15. UASBR: An effective wastewater treatment option to curb greenhouse gas emission. In Management of Natural Resources in the Changing Environment (Eds. Raju N. J., Gossel, W., Sudhakar, M.)
    R. Singh, C. K. Jain
    Springer and Capital publishers (2014 )
  16. Domestic Wastewater Treatment Using Tanfloc: A Tannin Based Coagulant. In Geostatistical and Geospatial Approaches for the Characterization of Natural Resources in the Environment: Challenges, Processes and Strategies (Ed. Raju N. J.)
    R. Singh, S. Kumar, M. Garg
    Springer and Capital publishers, New Delhi (2014 )
  17. Impact of Canal Recharge on Groundwater Quality of Kolayat Area, District Bikaner, India. In Geostatistical and Geospatial Approaches for the Characterization of Natural Resources in the Environment: Challenges, Processes and Strategies (Ed.Raju NJ)
    S. Kumar, N. C. Ghosh, R. P. Singh, R. Singh, S. Singh
    Springer and Capital publishers, New Delhi (2014 )
  18. Evaluation of anaerobic biological treatment for wastewater of ion exchange (IX) resin manufacturing facility. In Environmental Technology (Eds. Khanna D. R., Chopra A. K., Matta G., Bhutiani R. and Singh V.)
    R. Singh, V. K. Choubey
    Daya Publishing House (Astral International Pvt. Ltd.), New Delhi (2013 )

Technical Report

  1. Innovation Centre for Eco-Prudent Wastewater Solution
    Omkar Singh, Rajesh Singh, Jyoti Patil, VK Tyagi, Kalzang Chhoden
    Technical report (2019-2024 )
  2. Groundwater quality assessment of Morigaon district of Assam with emphasis on arsenic & fluoride contamination
    S. K. Sharma, Rajesh Singh, G. Tirkey, Waikhom Rahul Singh
    Technical Report (2019-2022 )
  3. Influence of anthropogenic factors on river Ganga in the stretch from Rishikesh to Haridwar
    Rajesh Singh, R. P. Pandey, R. K. Nema, Pradeep Kumar
    Technical Report (2020-2022 )
  4. Understanding arsenic mobilization in groundwater of Haridwar and formulating remediation measures
    Rajesh Singh, R. P. Pandey, Sumant Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, M. K. Sharma, V. K. Tyagi, Kalzang Chhoden
    Technical Report (2021-2025 )
  5. Isotopic and geochemical approach to study vulnerable confined and unconfined drinking water aquifers in Varanasi and surrounding area, India
    Rajesh Singh, S. P. Rai (BHU), R. P. Pandey, Noble Jacob (BARC), Laszlo Palcsu (ICER)
    Technical Report (2021-2024 )
  6. Simulation of Non-Point Source Pollution Processes in Song River
    P. Kumar, M. K. Sharma, Rajesh Singh, R. K. Nema
    Technical Report (2019-2023 )
  7. Characterisation of Groundwater Dynamics in Krishna-Godavari Delta interims using groundwater levels, Hydrochemistry, Isotopes and Emerging Contaminants
    M. K. Sharma,S. D. Khobragade, Rajesh Singh
    Technical Report (2022-2024 )
  8. Irrigation efficiency improvement for Shah Nehar medium irrigation project
    R. P. Pandey, J. P. Patra, Rajesh Singh, N. K. Bhatnagar,
    Technical Report (2018-2024 )
  9. Characterization of Groundwater Dynamics in Krishna-Godavari Delta interims using groundwater levels, Hydrochemistry, Isotopes and Emerging Contaminants
    M. K. Sharma, S. D. Khobragade, Rajesh Singh
    Technical Report (2022-2024 )
  10. Hydrological studies for the conservation of Rewalsar lake
    K. Chhoden, Rajesh Singh, R. P. Pandey, P. Kumar, V. K. Tyagi, O. Singh, S. D. Khobragade, D. S. Malik (GKV)
    Technical Report (2023-2026 )
  11. Comprehensive evaluation of disinfection units of STPs in Ganga basin: Occurrence and control the formation of emerging oxidation precursors
    V. K. Tyagi, Rajesh Singh, P. Kumar, J. P. Patra, K. Chhoden, R. P. Pandey
    Technical Report (2023-2026 )
  12. Ascertaining the efficacy of use of State-of-the-art technologies for spring mapping and sustainability of springs through suitable interventions
    S. S. Rawat, S. Kumar, S. M. Pingale, P. K. Mishra, D. S. Bisht, Rajesh Singh
    Technical Report (2023-2026 )
  13. Status Report on Phytoremediation of Wastewater
    Rajesh Singh and C. K. Jain
    Technical Report (2015-2016 )
  14. Development of low cost media for fluoride removal from drinking water of fluoride affected areas
    Rajesh Singh
    Technical Report (2011 – 2013 )
  15. Impact of sewage effluent on drinking water sources of Shimla city and suggesting ameliorative measures
    V. K. Choubey, Omkar Singh, M. K. Sharma, D. G. Durbude, and Rajesh Singh
    Technical Report (2009-2012 )
  16. Himalayan River Water Quality Assessment in a Stretch from Gangotri to Haridwar
    Rajesh Singh, C. K. Jain, S. P. Rai, M. K. Sharma, Renoj Thayyen, J. P. Patra
    Technical Report (2014-2017 )
  17. Water quality assessment of Southwest Punjab emphasizing carcinogenic contaminants and their possible remedial measures
    NIH: Rajesh Singh, M. K. Sharma, Sumant Kumar, Pradeep Kumar WRA, Punjab: K. S. Takshi, N. K. Jain, K. K. Kaushal, Sanjeev Bansal Collaborators: S. P. Rai, K. A. Weber, B. K. Yadav, Naseem Ahmed
    Technical Report (2017-2020 )
  18. Rejuvenation of village ponds in identified villages of Baghpat, Ghazibad and Meerut districts of Uttar Pradesh
    Omkar Singh, Rajesh Singh, V. C. Goyal, Digamber Singh
    Technical Report (2017-2020 )
  19. Water efficient irrigation by using SCADA system for medium irrigation project (MIP) Shahnehar
    R. P. Pandey, J. P. Patra, Rajesh Singh, N. K. Bhatnagar
    Technical Report (2018-2020 )
  20. Hydro-geochemical evolution and arsenic occurrence in aquifer of central Ganges basin
    Sumant Kumar, Sudhir Kumar, Rajesh Singh, Gopal Krishan
    Technical Report (2018-2020 )
  21. Rejuvenation of village ponds for identified villages in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut districts
    V. C. Goyal, Omkar Singh, Digamber Singh, Rajesh Singh
    Technical Report (2017-2020 )
  22. Conservation of ponds in Ibrahimpur-Masahi village and performance evaluation of natural treatment system
    Omkar Singh, V. C. Goyal, Rajesh Singh, Digambar Singh
    Technical Report (2018-2020 )
  23. Water quality assessment of Haridwar district
    Rajesh K. Nema, Rajesh Singh, J. V. Tyagi, Pradeep Kumar
    Technical Report (2019-2022 )
  24. Environmental flow assessment for Yamuna river from Hathnikund barrage to Okhla barrage
    Anupma Sharma, Sharad K. Jain, Manohar Arora, Pradeep Kumar, Rajesh Singh, Vishal Singh
    Technical Report (2019-2020 )
  25. Environmental Assessment of Aquatic ecosystem of Upper Ganga Basin
    M. K. Sharma, Manohar Arora, Pradeep Kumar, Rajesh Singh
    Technical Report (2018-2020 )

International Conference

  1. Geospatial variability of major ion hydrochemistry and their interionic relationship control on water chemistry in the parts of Middle Ganga Plain
    Abhinav, Nijesh P., S. P. Rai, R. Singh, P. Rai
    International Virtual Conference on Ground Water (2021 )
  2. Hydrochemical analysis of groundwater in the vicinity of Rihand reservoir, India
    A. K. Singh, R. Singh, Nijesh P., S. P. Rai
    International Virtual Conference on Ground Water (2021 )
  3. Comparative performance and metagenomic analysis of deep and shallow cells of a full-scale HFCW having sequentially decreasing depths reveals vast enhancement potential
    S. Singh, C. Maithani, S. K. Malyan, A. Soti, N. M. Kulshreshtha, R. Singh, U. Brighu, A. B. Gupta, J. Kumar, S. Yadav, O. Singh, V. C. Goyal
    International Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Bioresources and Bioeconomy (BSBB-2022), (2022 )
  4. Evaluation of constructed wetland for chemical and bacterial removal
    S. Dixit, R. Singh
    International Conference on Future of Water Resources (ICFWR-2024) (2024 )
  5. Freshwater lake ecosystem: Pollution, risk, and remediation
    K. Chhoden, S. Rawat, R. Singh, V. K. Tyagi, R. P. Pandey, B. K. Pandey
    International Conference on Future of Water Resources (ICFWR-2024) (2024 )
  6. Pollution removal from domestic wastewater using horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland
    J. Singh, R. Singh, O. Singh, S. Yadav, R. Negi, V. K. Tyagi, K. Chhoden, B. K. Pandey, R. P. Pandey
    International Conference on Future of Water Resources (ICFWR-2024) (2024 )
  7. Recycling and reuse of water in steel industry
    Singh R.
    Indian Desalination Congress on “Water Desalination, Treatment and Management (2013 )
  8. Reduction of Cr (VI) ions in aqueous solution by hydrazinium sulfate: Kinetics and equilibrium studies
    Singh R.
    NEA Conference (Harmony 2013) (2013 )
  9. Evaluation of anaerobic biological treatment for wastewater of IX resin manufacturing facility, World Congress for Man & Nature
    Singh R. and Choubey V. K.
    Global Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation (2011 )
  10. Desalination and purification technologies: A sustainable water supply option
    Jain C. K., Singh R. D.
    IWW-2015 (2015 )
  11. UASBR: An effective wastewater treatment option to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
    Singh R. and Jain C. K.
    International Humboldt Kolleg on Management of Water, Energy and Bio-resources in Changing Climate Regime: Emerging Issues and Environmental Challenges (2013 )
  12. Estimation of re-aeration and deoxygenation coefficients for self purification capacity of the Hindon river
    Singh O., Jain C. K., Sharma M. K., Singh R.
    Indian Desalination Congress on “Water Desalination, Treatment and Management” (2013 )
  13. Source identification for Arsenic in groundwater of South-western Nebraska
    Singh R., Westroop J., Elofsan C., Malakar A., Snow D., Christopherson T., Bonn B., Weber K. A.
    Proceedings of International Ground Water Conference (IGWC-2017) (2017 )
  14. Evaluation of hydrogeochemistry and groundwater quality in Lalitpur district, Bundelkhand region, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Pant N., Rai S. P., Kumar S., Singh R., Pratap K., Dubey R. K., Mishra S.
    Proceedings of IGWC-2017 (2017 )
  15. Water Quality Status of Upper Ganga Canal
    Singh R., Kanbiennaa D., Pandey A.
    Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Intelligent Water Management (STIWM-2018) (2018 )
  16. Carcinogenic Pollutants in Groundwater of India: A Review
    Malyan S. K., Rawat M., Kumar M., Singh R.
    Proceedings of International Conference on STIWM-2018 (2018 )
  17. Contamination in Drinking Water Supply: A Case Study of Shimla City, Himachal Pradesh
    Sharma M. K., Jain C. K., Singh R., Singh O., Durbude D. G.
    Proceedings of International Conference on STIWM-2018 (2018 )
  18. Greenhouse gases mitigation through industrial byproduct in rice soil
    Kumar A., Kumar S. S., Singh A., Kumar M., Kumar J., Kumar D., Kumar A., Kumar D., Fagodiya R. K., Gupta D. K., Malyan S. K., Singh R.
    Proceedings of International Conference on STIWM-2018 (2018 )
  19. Removal of Oil from CO2 Compressor Effluent of Ammonia Plant
    Singh R.
    Journal of Indian Water Resources Society (2014 )
  20. Domestic wastewater treatment using Tanfloc: A tannin based coagulant
    Singh R., Kumar S., Garg M.
    IAMG-2014 Conference (2014 )
  21. Impact of canal recharge on groundwater quality of Kolayat area, District Bikaner, India
    Kumar S., Ghosh N. C., Singh R. P., Singh R., Singh S.
    IAMG-2014 Conference (2014 )
  22. Investigating rural drinking water supply options – A case study for part of Chitrakoot district in Uttar Pradesh
    Pandey R. P., Kale R. V., Singh R., Kharya A. K.
    IWW-2015 (2015 )
  23. Contemporary rate of Chemical Denudation in meltwater emerging from Gangotri Glacier, Central Himalaya, India
    S. Sundriyal, R. Singh
    VIII International Groundwater Conference (IGWC – 2019) (2019 )
  24. Carcinogenic trace metals in groundwater of Bathinda District, Pujab, India
    K. Singh, G. Pandey, R. Singh
    International Conference on Energy, Environment & Material Science (ICE2M-2019) (2019 )

National Conference

  1. Arsenic contamination in groundwater aquifers of Haridwar region and potentials of As oxidizing microbes in bioremediation
    S. Ali, R. Singh, S. Basu
    18th UK State Science and Technology Congress – 2024 (2024 )
  2. Acid mine drainage (AMD) characterization from abandoned coal mines of Northern Coal Field Limited (NCL), Singrauli, Central India
    R. Rai, S. P. Rai, R. Singh, S. K. Singh, A. K. Singh, A. Patel, N. Puthiyottil, R. Dixit
    National Conference on Geosciences for Sustainable World (2024 )
  3. Assessment of groundwater quality in vicinity of coal mines of Northern Coal Field Limited (NCL), Singrauli, Cetral India
    R. Rai, S. P. Rai, R. Singh, S. K. Singh, A. K. Singh, A. Patel, N. Puthiyottil, R. Dixit
    7th National Geo-Research Scholars Meet on Geosciences: Emerging Methods (2023 )
  4. Treatability study for organic and color removal from denim industry wastewater: An approach towards zero liquid discharge
    Singh R., Choubey V. K.
    Proceeding of National symposium on water resources management in changing environment (WARMICE-2012) (2012 )
  5. Assessment of hydro-geochemistry and the quality of River Ganga in a stretch from Gangotri to Haridwar
    Singh R., Rai S. P., Jain C. K.
    Symposium on Hydrology – 2015 (IAH, NIH, & CWC) (2015 )
  6. Investigation of trace metals in groundwater of Moth Block, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Mohan K., Singh R., Rai S. P., Gautam P. K.
    Symposium on Hydrology – 2015 (IAH, NIH, & CWC) (2015 )
  7. Temporal variations in the physico-chemical characteristics of River Ganga at Haridwar
    Gautam P. K., Singh R., Mohan K.
    Symposium on Hydrology – 2015 (IAH, NIH, & CWC) (2015 )
  8. Groundwater quality evaluation of Shimla City, Himachal Pradesh
    Sharma M. K., Jain C. K., Singh R., Singh O.
    Symposium on Hydrology – 2015 (IAH, NIH, & CWC) (2015 )

Projects

Sponsored Projects 12

Isotopic and geochemical approach to study vulnerable confined and unconfined drinking water aquifers in Varanasi and surrounding areas, India
Agency: BHU IoE Faculty grant & NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2021-2024 | Role: Co-PI
Innovation Centre for Eco-Prudent Wastewater Solutions
Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India | Duration: 2019-2024 | Role: PI
Impact of sewage effluent on drinking water sources of Shimla city and suggesting ameliorative measures
Agency: Hydrology Project – II, MoWR, GOI | Duration: 2009-2012 | Role: Co-PI
Understanding of hydrological processes in Upper Ganga basin by using isotopic techniques
Agency: NMSHE, DST, GOI | Duration: 2016-2021 | Role: Co-PI
Environmental Assessment of Aquatic ecosystem of Upper Ganga Basin
Agency: NMSHE, DST, GOI | Duration: 2016-2021 | Role: Co-PI
Water quality assessment of Southwest Punjab emphasizing carcinogenic contaminants and their possible remedial measures
Agency: National Hydrology Project, MoWR, GOI | Duration: 2017-2021 | Role: PI
Hydrogeochemical evolution and arsenic occurrence in aquifer of central Ganga basin
Agency: National Hydrology Project, MoWR, GOI | Duration: 2017-2021 | Role: Co-PI
Water efficient Irrigation by using SCADA system for Medium Irrigation Project (MIP) Shahnehar
Agency: National Hydrology Project, MoWR, GOI | Duration: 2017-2024 | Role: Co-PI
Action Research on IWRM plan for water security in identified villages of Western UP
Agency: INCSW, MoWR, GOI | Duration: 2018-2020 | Role: Co-PI
In-situ bioremediation of non-aquous phase liquids (NAPLs) pollution within the Baddi-Barotiwala Nala arh BBN Industrial Area in Himachal Pradesh, India
Agency: DST-UKIERI | Duration: 2018-2020 | Role: Co-PI
Assessment of Environmental Flows for Yamuna River from Hathanikund Barrage to Okhla Barrage
Agency: NMCG, DoWR, RD & GR, GOI | Duration: 2019-2020 | Role: Co-PI
Conservation of ponds in Ibrahimpur-Masahi village and performance evaluation of natural treatment system
Agency: NIH Roorkee & CEH, UK | Duration: 2018-2021 | Role: Co-PI

Internal Studies 11

Simulation of Non-Point Source Pollution Processes in Song River
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2019-2023 | Role: Co-PI
Influence of Anthropogenic Factors on River Ganga in the stretch from Rishikesh to Haridwar
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2020-2022 | Role: PI
Understanding Arsenic mobilization in groundwater of Haridwar and formulating remediation measures
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2021-2024 | Role: PI
Characterisation of Groundwater Dynamics in Krishna-Godavari Delta interims using groundwater levels, Hydrochemistry, Isotopes and Emerging Contaminants
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2022-2024 | Role: Co-PI
Studying arsenic genesis and developing alternate water supply management strategies in Ganga basin
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2022-2025 | Role: Co-PI
Hydrological Studies for the Conservation of Rewalsar Lake
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2023-2025 | Role: Co-PI
Comprehensive evaluation of disinfection units of STPs in Ganga basin: Occurrence and control the formation of emerging oxidation precursors
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2023-2025 | Role: Co-PI
Ascertaining the efficacy of use of State of the art technologies for spring mapping and sustainability of springs through suitable interventions
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2023-2025 | Role: Co-PI
Himalayan River Water Quality Assessment in a Stretch from Gangotri to Haridwar
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2014-2017 | Role: PI
Development of low cost media for fluoride removal from drinking water of fluoride affected areas
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2011-2014 | Role: PI
Water quality assessment of Haridwar district
Agency: NIH Roorkee | Duration: 2019-2021 | Role: Co-PI

Consultancy Projects 24

Pilot study on groundwater pollution in Hindon–Kali-Krishni river catchment in Western Uttar Pradesh
Agency: WSSO, GoUP | Duration: 03/2013 - 11/2013 | Role: Co-PI
Hydrological and isotopic investigations of District Lalitpur and Jhansi of Bundelkhand Region, Uttar Pradesh, India
Agency: WAPCOS Limited, New Delhi | Duration: 05/2015 -04/2016 | Role: Co-PI
Assessment of Ground Water Contamination due to past storage of Spent wash in Kachcha Lagoons and Suggesting Remedial Measures
Agency: Saraya Distillery, Sardarnagar, Gorakhpur | Duration: 08/2015 – 03/2016 | Role: Co-PI
Detailed Hydrogeological study of ash pond area, Talcher Super Thermal Power Station (TSTPS) Kaniha, District Angul, Odissa
Agency: NTPC Limited, Angul | Duration: 04/2016 – 03/2017 | Role: Co-PI
Infiltration test and chemical analysis of groundwater of Kanpur Nagar Nigam Area
Agency: WAPCOS Ltd, New Delhi | Duration: 08/2016 – 12/2016 | Role: Co-PI
Water quality and carbon dating of water samples taken from 10 Exploratory wells at various locations along palaeochannels of Saraswati river in Haryana State
Agency: WAPCOS Limited, New Delhi | Duration: 08/2017 – 02/2018 | Role: Co-PI
Surface runoff study and water management plan of 2400 MW thermal power plant, Vedanta Ltd. Jharsuguda
Agency: IIT Roorkee | Duration: 04/2017 – 12/2018 | Role: PI
Preparation of Strategic Land and Water Management Plan for Rejuvenation of Rispana River System
Agency: Irrigation Dept, GoUK | Duration: 06/2018 – 12/2019 | Role: Co-PI
Estimation of Economic Losses in Real Terms per Hectare Basis due to Forest Fire in Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh
Agency: ICFRE, Dehradun | Duration: 03/2020 – 02/2022 | Role: Co-PI
Geo-Environmental Study in and around Areas of Oil Marketing Companies Located in Manglia, Indore
Agency: BPCL, Manglia | Duration: 11/2020 – 06/2021 | Role: Co-PI
Water Quality Assessment at inlet & Outlet of STPs
Agency: UK Peyjal Nigam, GoUK | Duration: 03/2021 – 03/2021 | Role: PI
Feasibility study for implementation of urban runoff treatment and rainwater harvesting schemes in Krishna Nagar, Roorkee
Agency: Nagar Nigam, Roorkee | Duration: 11/2021 – 01/2022 | Role: Co-PI
Estimation of sediment load and GHG emission from Reservoir of Chamera-I Power Station, NHPC
Agency: Innovante Water Solutions Pvt., Ltd., Roorkee | Duration: 10/2022 – 02/2023 | Role: PI
Performance Evaluation of Nano Catalytical Instant Water Converter (NCIWC) Equipment for Water and Wastewater Treatment
Agency: Envirogreen Minetech India Private Limited, Indore | Duration: 04/2022 -02/2023 | Role: PI
Evaluation of Electrolyte Solutions for Salt Composition
Agency: Faith Innovations, Roorkee | Duration: 11/2022 – 12/2023 | Role: PI
Site Selection for Intake Well in Alaknanda River near Srinagar for Marhi Chauras Pumping Peyjal Yojna
Agency: Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam | Duration: 11/2022 -12/2022 | Role: Co-PI
Site Selection for Intake Well in Ganga River Bharpoor Pumping Peyjal Yojna Phase-II
Agency: Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam | Duration: 12/2022 -01/2023 | Role: Co-PI
VOC Analysis of Water Samples
Agency: NEERI, Nagpur | Duration: 03/2023 -03/2023 | Role: Co-PI
Water Quality Studies for Tehri Reservoir Tehri HPP (4x250MW)
Agency: THDC India Limited, Tehri | Duration: 02/2023 -01/2025 | Role: Co-PI
Technical Evaluation of Infiltration Well of Dadua-Bhandali Mineral Water Pumping Scheme on Alaknanda River for Feasible Options to Maintain the Supply
Agency: Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam | Duration: 02/2023 -03/2023 | Role: Co-PI
Hydrological study for design of drainage system and evaluation of flood diversion channel for the RBI Campus, Dehradun
Agency: CPWD Dehradun | Duration: 12/2021 - 03/2022 | Role: Co-PI
Hydrological Study for Water Availability Assessment in Sukhnai River and Runoff Diversion to Saprar Dam
Agency: Irrigation Construction Division, Mauranipur | Duration: 03/2023 -09/2023 | Role: Co-PI
Site Selection for Intake Well in Jalkoor River for Jalkoor Pumping Peyjal Yojna
Agency: Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam | Duration: 02/2023 -03/2023 | Role: Co-PI
Site Selection for Intake Well of Indra Tipri Pumping Water Supply Scheme
Agency: Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam | Duration: 03/2023 -03/2023 | Role: Co-PI

Conference & Training

Seminar / Conference / Symposia

Symposium on Hydrology
National Duration: 22-23.12.2015 Location: New Delhi

Training / Workshop / Brainstorming

Conservation and Management of Inland Water Bodies
National Duration: 05-09.08.2024 Location: NIH Roorkee
‘Constructed Wetlands: Principles, Design, Operation and Maintenance’ under DST sponsored study “Innovative Centre for Eco-Prudent Wastewater Solution (IC-EcoWS)
National Duration: 01-05.7.2024 Location: NIH Roorkee
Hands on Training of ICP-MS and GC-MS for Scientific Cadre Officials (ROs, AROs, and SRAs) of CWC
National Duration: 08-12.01.2024 Location: NIH Roorkee
Greywater Management of Bihar State’ in association with PSI, Dehradun
National Duration: 05-07.03.2024 Location: NIH Roorkee
Water Quality Monitoring and Management
National Duration: 13-17.2.2023 Location: NIH Roorkee
Natural treatment systems: Understanding technology, economics, and decision criteria
National Duration: 03-04.11.2023 Location: IRMA, Anand
Brainstorming Session on ‘Vision for the NIH: 2023-24 & Beyond’ on the 46th Foundation Day of NIH
National Duration: 15-16.12.2023 Location: NIH Roorkee
Preparation of district action plans for sustainability of drinking water sources in priority districts under Jal Jeevan Mission, Uttarakhand
National Duration: 22.03.2024 Location: Dehradun
Water and Wastewater Management
National Duration: 20-24.03.2023 Location: NIH Roorkee
Awareness workshop on Water conservation and water security
National Duration: 19.05.2022 Location: Government Inter college, Bhalaswagaj, Bhagwanpur Block, Roorkee, Haridwar
Awareness workshop on Water conservation and water security
National Duration: 15.06.2022 Location: Jal Vihar (NIH) Colony, Roorkee, Haridwar
Awareness workshop on Water conservation and water security
National Duration: 03.08.2022 Location: Methodist Girls PG College, Roorkee, Haridwar
Floods and drought risk mitigation under climate change
National Duration: 02-04.02.2022 Location: NIH Roorkee
Awareness workshop on Water conservation and water security
National Duration: 23.09.2021 Location: NIH Roorkee
Awareness workshop on Water conservation and water security
National Duration: 02.02.2022 Location: Jalvihar (NIH) Colony, Roorkee, Haridwar
Mike Hydro Basin
National Duration: 12-16.10.2020 Location: NIH Roorkee
Water Quality Assessment & Management
National Duration: 17-21.06.2019 Location: NIH Roorkee
Hydrology for Water Sanitation Programmes
National Duration: 11-14.02.2020 Location: NIH Roorkee
Workshop on 'Inception cum Need Assessment’
National Duration: 24-25.06.2019 Location: NIH Roorkee
7. Stakeholders’ Workshop on “Preparation of Strategic Land and Water Management Plan for Rejuvenation of Rispana River System”
National Duration: 26.12.2019 Location: Dehradun
Outreach activity and transfer of CW-NTS of pond to Gram Panchayat
National Duration: 20.11.2018 Location: Village Ibrahimpur Masahi
Hydrology, water Resources Mangament and Climate Change
International Duration: 25.06.2018-20.07.2018 Location: NIH Roorkee
Water Quality: Concepts & Analysis
National Duration: 19-23.03.2018 Location: NIH Roorkee
Hands on advanced instruments of water quality testing
National Duration: 12-16.01.2015 Location: NIH Roorkee
Brainstorming session on “Hydrological aspects of cloudburst & flash floods in Himalayas”
National Duration: 10.01.2014 Location: CWC, New Delhi
Water Quality & its Management
National Duration: 12-14.09.2011 Location: NIH Roorkee
Water Quality Monitoring, Network Design, Sampling, Analysis & Quality Assurance
National Duration: 06-10.12.2011 Location: NIH Roorkee

Achievements

Honors & Awards

Professional Memberships

Student Guidance

Doctoral Supervision
Design development and performance evaluation of natural techniques of wastewater treatment
Student: Jhakesh Kumar | University/Institute: Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur | Year: 2018-2022 | Role: Co-Guide
Source Identification of Trace Toxic Metals in the Groundwater of Bathinda District and Mitigative Measures
Student: Kaptan Singh | University/Institute: Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur | Year: 2018-2024 | Role: Co-Guide

Miscellaneous

National / International Committees

Foreign Visits