Sri Fatehgarh Sahib/4 March:
(Ravinder Singh Dhindsa)
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University released the book “Biogenic nanomaterials for Health and Environment” edited by Dr. Rahul Badru. The book has been published by CRC press, an international press which is a unit of Taylor and Francis group. The book launch event was attended by Pro-chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Registrar of the University. The pro-Chancellor of the University Prof. Ajaib Singh Brar appreciated the efforts made by Dr. Badru. He said that the faculty of the University need to take inspiration from him, so that the other faculty members may also publish their research work. Prof. Prit Pal Singh, the Vice-Chancellor of the University congratulated Dr. Badru for his achievement. While appreciating the efforts and contribution of Dr. Badru, the Vice-Chancellor of the University enumerated various contribution of Dr. Badru to the University. He said that Dr. Badru is actively engaged in research and the administrative work of the University. He applauded Dr. Badru's efforts as the head of the department of Chemistry, as under his headship, the department has geared up for the coming session. Dr. Badru's area of research is Synthetic Chemistry. He has published more than 30 Research articles in journals of International repute, and has many book chapters to his credit with more than 450 citations in total. Dr. Badru co-edited this book with Dr. Yadvinder Singh from Central University, Bathinda; Prof. Narinder Singh from IIT Ropar; and Dr. Deepak Dubal from Queensland University of Technology, Australia. The book incorporates 14 chapters from eminent scientists all over the world on the biogenic synthesis of nanomaterials and their role in the fields of Health and environment. Dr. Badru emphasized the importance of the book in understanding the challenges faced by the researchers engaged in the field of nanoparticles synthesis using various bio sources like Algae, Fungi, Cyanobacteria, viruses, plants or plant extracts. The natural plant assets in the form of biomass act as templates for the synthesis of nanoparticles with desired features and structural aspects. The book also explained how biogenic nanomaterials are being used in remediation of contaminants from environment, in integrated pest-management, in cancer diagnosis, precision medicine and targeted drug delivery. Dr. Badru stressed that the book intended to meet the needs of undergraduate and graduate students and it will surely serve as a useful reference book for analytical and biology researchers and industrial chemists.