Awards / Honors / Distinctions

  • Distinguished Professor, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, India (2022-2026)

  • Guest Professor, Jiangnan University, China (Dec 2021-November 2023)

  • Highly Cited Researchers (top 2% in the world), Rank no 1 in India in Microbiology under Enabling and Strategic Technolgies sector and No 4 in overall in science and engineering- Elsevier Citation Report (2021)-https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/3/files/d1a08dbe-1a4d-4d9f-942e-5a78bc7afde5 (2021)

  • Highly Cited Researchers (h>100),  Google Scholar Citations, 14th Edition, BETA list,  https://www.webometrics.info/en/hlargerthan100 (2021)

  • Distinguished Fellow, the Biotech Research Society, India (2021)

  • Highest Cited Researcher (Top 1% in the world), Clarivate Analytics, Web of Science (2020)

  • Top scientist in Biotechnology (no 1 in India and no 8 in the world), Stanford University world ranking (2020)  

  • Fellow, World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies (2020)

  • Fellow, Indian Chemical Society (2020)

  • Distinguished Scientist, 7th International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine, July 4-5; Coimbatore, India; VDGOOD Professional Association (2020)

  • Distinguished Professor of Eminence with global impact in Biotechnology, Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Nigeria (2020)

  • Highest Cited Researcher (Top 1% in the world), Clarivate Analytics, Web of Science (2019)

  • IconSWM Life-time Achievement Award 2019, International Society for Solid Waste Management, KIIT, Bhubaneshwar, India (2019)

  •    Visiting Professor, Universite Clermont Auvergne, France (2020)

  • Adjunct Professor, Yonsei Frontier Lab, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea (2019-2020)

  • Yonsei Outstanding Scholar, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea (2019)

  • Highest Cited Researcher (Top 1% in the world; Top 10 among India), Clarivate Analytics (2018)

  • Life-Time Achievement Award, the Biotech Research Society, India (2018)

  • Adjunct Professor, Yonsei Frontier Lab, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea (2019-2020)

  • Adjunct Professor, SMVD University, Katra, J&K (2018-2021)

  • Visiting Scientist, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa (2018)

  • Life-Time Achievement Award, Venus International Research Awards, Chennai, India (2018)

  • Visiting Researcher, Uiniveristy of Quebec, INRS, Quebec, Canada (2018)

  • Most Outstanding Researcher Award, Career360 (2018)

  • Visiting Professor, Universite Clermont Auvergne, France (2018)

  • Advisor, Adhita Bioscineces Pvt Ltd, Lucknow, India (2017)

  • Visiting Professor, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland (2017)

  • Distinguished Scientist (HTBS National Innovation Chair) (2017)

  • Honorary Executive Director, Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability- India (2017)

  • Guest Professor, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China (2017)

  • Life-Time Achievement Award, International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (2017)

  • Fellow, Royal Society of Biology, UK (2016)

  • Adjunct Professor, MACFAST, Thiruvalla, Kerala (2016) 

  • Adjunct Professor, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu (2016)

  • Academician (Active Member VI), European Academy of Sciences & Arts, Salzburg, Germany (2016)

  • Subject Editor-Proceeedings of National Academy of Sciences, India (2016)

  • Fellow, International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustaiability (2014)

  • Fellow, National Academy of Sciences, India (2012)

  • Adjunct Professor, Kalasalingam University, Krishnan Koil, Tamil Nadu (2014)

  • Judge, Elsevier Peer Review Challenge Program, Elsevier UK (2012)

  • Editor-in-chief, Bioresource Technology, Elsevier, UK (2011)

  • Fellow, Association of Microbiologists of India (FAMI) (2010)

  • Fellow, International Organization for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (FIOBB) (2008)

  • SciTopic Author, Elsevier (2008)

  • Visiting Professor, EPFL, Switzerland, (2008-2011, December each year)

  • Appreciation Award, Federal University of Parana, Brazil (2007)

  • Honorary Doctorate degree, Univesite Blaise Pascal, France (2007)

  • Thomson Scientific Award- India Citation Laureate (2006)

  • Fellow, The Biotech Research Society, India (FBRS) (2005)

  • Lupin Visiting Fellow (2005)

  • Editor, Bioresource Technology, Elsevier Science, UK (2004)

  • President, The Biotech Research Society, India (2004-2011)

  • Chair (F&H), International Society of Food, Agriculture & Environment (Finland) (2003-2004)

  • Visiting Professor, Universite Blaise-Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France (2003-2017 – June/July each year)

  • Best Poster/Paper Awards- International Conferences- NHBT-2019, Trivandrum; BEHSD-2018, Lucknow; ETBWC-2017, Nagpur; ICCB-2016, Vellore; NHBT-2015, Trivandrum; ICETB-2014, New Delhi; ICABB-2013, Pune; NHBT-2011, Trivandrum; ICGS-2010, Madurai; ICBF-2008, Hyderabad; NHBT-2007, Trivandrum; ICBF-2006, ICEHB-2006, ICB-2003, NHBT-2001, ISMBPT-2000; National Conference -several - co-author of the award winning papers

  • Best Scientific Achievement Award for the year 2001, Govt of Cuba, jointly with three others (2002)

  • UNESCO Professor (2000)

  • Visiting Faculty [Professor Titular], Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil (1998-2000) 

  • Visiting Scientist, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK (1996)

  • Raman Research Fellowship Award, CSIR, New Delhi (1995)

  • CNRS France Fellowship, France (1993)

  • GBF International Fellowship, Germany (1992)

  • Young Scientist Award, DSTE, Trivandrum (1989)

  • Sr. Research Fellowship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship, CSIR, New Delhi (1979-81)

  • Jr. Research Fellowship, Ministry of Health, Govt of India, New Delhi (1977-78)

  • Merit Scholarships during School, College and University career