Dr. Ranjit Gurav
Also known as: Ranjit Gurav, Ranjit Gajanan Gurav, R Gurav
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Texas State University, Shivaji University, Konkuk University
About
Dr. Ranjit Gurav is an Associate Professor at UPES Dehradun who ranks among the top 2% of global scientists in Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, and Enabling & Strategic Technologies published by Stanford University, USA, from 2022 to 2025. Renowned for his impactful and award-winning contributions, his research mainly centers on bioenergy, biochar, biopolymers, biomass valorization, bioremediation, biotransformation, wastewater treatment, and bioelectrochemical systems. After earning his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Shivaji University, Maharashtra, India which was supported by prestigious research fellowships such as CSIR-SRF and UGC-BSR. He further conducted extensive research across multiple countries, including the USA, South Korea, India, and China, for a decade, where he played the roles of research professor, assistant professor, postdoctoral research associate, and young scientist to propel advancements in his field. Dr. Gurav has effectively obtained research funding amounting to $130,000 USD from prestigious institutions, including the NSF I-Corps of the USA, FIAP of Texas State University, USA, and the Fastrack Young Scientist of DST-SERB, India. He has authored 125 Scopus-indexed international articles and holds 4 international patents, garnering over 6700+ citations, an h-index of 43, and an i10-index of 93. He also serves as associate editor, topic editor for 8 international journals, and reviewer for 60+ international journals. Dr. Gurav holds life memberships with the Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI), and the Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI). In his approach, he emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainable practices into technological innovation, ensuring that progress aligns with the principles of environmental conservation, social responsibility, and economic viability.
Check out the following research profile links to learn more about his work.
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7mdoXXMAAAAJ&hl=en
ORCID: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-8091-2952
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=37101525400
Sciprofile: https://sciprofiles.com/profile/1061239
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ranjit-Gurav
Employment
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University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Associate Professor2024 - Present
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Texas State University2022 - 2024
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Konkuk University Assistant Professor2018 - 2022
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Shivaji University Young Scientist (Principal Investigator)2015 - 2018
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Nankai University PostDoc fellow2014 - 2015
Education
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Shivaji University M.Sc2007 - 2009
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (137)
- Seaweed-derived bioadsorbent and composite materials for efficient aquatic pollutant removal Save
- Bamboo biomass-derived biochar for advanced water treatment: A comprehensive review of synthesis routes and perspectives on the removal of emerging contaminants Save
- A comprehensive review on emerging nanoparticle-based sustainable water treatments: Synthesis, characterisation, and treatment efficiency Save
- Biochar derived from giant reed and water lettuce for adsorptive and oxidative remediation of crystal violet dye in water Save
- Ameliorative effects of Mucuna imbricata on inflammation and oxidative stress in a rat edema model Save
- Biowaste to Biofuel Save
- Introduction to Biowaste to Biofuel Save
- Microbes and Their Products for Sustainable Human Life Save
- A review on waste activated sludge pretreatment for improved volatile fatty acids production and their upcycling into polyhydroxyalkanoates Save
- Biodiesel Production Save