Dr Himani Chandel

About

Dr. Himani Chandel is a Microbiologist specialising in Environmental Microbiology and Industrial Wastewater Treatment. Her doctoral research focused on developing bacteria-based bioremediation processes for the degradation and detoxification of distillery effluent, contributing to sustainable environmental management. Her research interests include microbial enzymes, heavy metal bioremediation, and eco-friendly wastewater treatment technologies. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Shoolini University, Dr Chandel continues to advance microbial and biotechnological solutions aimed at developing sustainable technologies for environmental restoration and resource recovery.

Employment

• Shoolini University Assistant Professor
  2025 - Present

Education

• Shoolini University Doctorate of Philosophy
  2021 - 2025
• Shoolini University Masters in Microbiology
  2019 - 2021
• Chandigarh University Bachelors in Biotechnology
  2016 - 2019

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (15)

• Bioremediation of distillery effluent using a novel laccase-producing Bacillus velezensis HIM03: Process optimization, metabolite characterization, and phytotoxicity studies
  Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2026.121943
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• Sustainable Management of Distillery Effluent: Environmental Impacts, Treatment Approaches, and Resource Recovery
  Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-08831-0
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• Harnessing biochar for environmental remediation: Strategies and sustainable applications
  2026 DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-27763-4.00010-6
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• Navigating Emerging Contaminants: An In-Depth Review of Sources, Risks, and Remediation Strategies
  2024 DOI: 10.22541/au.172839174.41486235/v1
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• Microalgae in removal of emerging contaminants from wastewater environment: A case of potentially toxic pharmaceuticals and personal care products
  Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes 2024 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-19207-4.00009-4
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• 16 Microbial laccases: the blue enzyme for bioremediation of contaminants and recalcitrant wastewaters
  Microbial Oxidative Enzymes 2023 DOI: 10.1515/9783111062235-016
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• Metagenomic Characterization and Applications of Microbial Surfactants in Remediation of Potentially Toxic Heavy Metals for Environmental Safety
  Genomics Approach to Bioremediation 2023 DOI: 10.1002/9781119852131.ch6
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• Enhanced Effluent Treatment and Bioelectricity Generation Using Coupled Constructed Wetland-Microbial Fuel Cell (CW-MFC) Technology: Challenges and Opportunities
  Aquatic Macrophytes: Ecology, Functions and Services 2023 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-3822-3_12
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• Microbial laccases: the blue enzyme for bioremediation of contaminants and recalcitrant wastewaters
  Microbial Oxidative Enzymes: Biotechnological Applications 2023 DOI: 10.1515/9783111062235-016
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• Role of Microbial Communities and Aquatic Macrophytes in Constructed Wetlands for Tannery Wastewater Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities
  Aquatic Macrophytes: Ecology, Functions and Services 2023 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-3822-3_13
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