दीनदयाल उपाध्याय गोरखपुर विश्वविद्यालय
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University
(Accredited A++ by NAAC)
Dr. Keshav Singh
Ph.D., Professor
Department of Zoology
Vermibiotechnology, Waste Management, Toxicology, Entomology
| S.No. | Employer | Designation | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Keshav Singh | Assistant Professor –Stage I | 22 July 2006 | 21 July 2011 |
| 2 | Dr. Keshav Singh | Assistant Professor –Stage II | 22 July 2011 | 21 July 2015 |
| 3 | Dr. Keshav Singh | Assistant Professor –Stage III | 22 July 2015 | 07 May 2018 |
| 4 | Dr. Keshav Singh | Associate Professor | 08 May2018 | 07/May 2021 |
| 5 | Prof. Keshav Singh | Professor | 8 May 2021 | Till Date |
| S.No. | Title | Journal | Volume | Year | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potential of Earthworm Lampito mauritii in Vermiremediation of Heavy Metals (Co, Ni and Cd) from Different Combinations of Animal Dung with Kitchen Wastes | Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology | 18 | 2025 | Corresponding Author |
| 2 | Impact of nanoparticles on the environment and earthworm: A comprehensive review | Munis Entomology & Zoology | 19 | 2024 | Corresponding Author |
| 3 | Vermicomposting: an ecofriendly approach towards solid waste management | Munis Entomology & Zoology | 19 | 2024 | Corresponding Author |
| 4 | Heavy Metals in the Environment: Bioremediation Technique Utilizing Earthworms for Remediating Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soil | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 10 | 2024 | Corresponding Author |
| 5 | Juvenile Hormone Analogue and Management of Rice Moth, Corcyra cephalonica Staint. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 10 | 2024 | Co-author |
| 6 | Effect of Different Combination of Buffalo Dung with Sugarcane Bagasse on Reproduction and Growth of Lampito Mauritii Kinberg during Vermicomposting | CIBTech Journal of Zoology | 13 | 2024 | Corresponding Author |
| 7 | Vermicomposting: A technology for vermiremediation of heavy metals from sewage sludge and animal dung | International Journal of Recycling of Organic Wastes in Agriculture (IJROWA) | 13 | 2024 | Corresponding Author |
| 8 | Potential combinations of biological wastes for growth and reproduction of earthworm Lampito mauritii. | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 10 | 2024 | Corresponding Author |
| 9 | Effect of different combinations of feed material of cattle dung with kitchen waste on reproduction of earthworm Eutyphoeus waltoni Michaelsen | CIBTech Journal of Zoology | 13 | 2024 | Corresponding Author |
| 10 | Effect of different combinations of feed material of cattle dung with kitchen waste on growth rate of earthworm Eutyphoeus waltoni Michaelsen | International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences | 9 | 2024 | Corresponding Author |
| 11 | Effect of kitchen wastes and animal dung on reproductive potential of Eutyphoeus waltoni | International Journal of Biological Innovations | 5 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 12 | Potential utilization of industrial waste as feed material for the growth and reproduction of earthworms | European Journal of Biological research | 13 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 13 | Ecology and distribution of earthworms in India: A systematic review | International Journal of Biological Innovations | 5 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 14 | Updated checklist of earthworm family Moniligastridae (Annelida: Clitellata: Oligochaeta) in India | Munis Entomology & Zoology | 18 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 15 | Updated checklist of earthworms belonging to the family Megascolecidae (Aneelida: Clitellata: Oligochaeta) in India | Munis Entomology & Zoology | 18 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 16 | Accumulation of heavy metals in soil, sources, toxicity, health impacts and remediation by earthworms | European Journal of Biological research | 13 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 17 | Vermibiotechnology: A Tool for Environmental Balance, Human Health and Crop Productivity Enhancement Through The Use Of a Combination of Liquid Biofertilizer and Biopesticides | Munis Entomology & Zoology | 18 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 18 | Accumulation of Heavy Metals from the Combination of Different Biological Wastes by Earthworm Lampito mauritii Kinberg | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 9 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 19 | Estimation of physic-chemical changes of different combinations of cow dung with vegetable waste and banana peels by the earthworm Eutyphoeus waltoni | World journal of Pharmaceutical Research | 12 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 20 | Estimation of Physico-Chemical Parameters of Different Combinations of Buffalo Dung with Cane Sugar Bagasse by Vermic Activity of Earthworm Lampito Mauritii | International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences | 8 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 21 | Cobalt, Chromium and Lead Heavy Metals Accumulation from Animal Dung, Soil and Rice Grain Through Vermic activity by Lampito Mauritii Kinberg | International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences | 8 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 22 | Estimation of Physico-Chemical Changes of Different Combinations of Animal Dung with Kitchen Wastes by Earthworm Eutyphoeus waltoni | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 9 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 23 | Estimation of physico-chemical changes of different combinations of buffalo dung with distillery effluents by vermic activity of earthworm Lampito mauritii | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 9 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 24 | Biodiversity of Earthworm (Oligochaeta-Annelida) in Gorakhpur District of Northeast Uttar Pradesh | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 9 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 25 | Methoxyfenozide Induced Management of Stored Cereal Pest, Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 9 | 2023 | Co-author |
| 26 | Biodiversity of Earthworm (Oligochaeta-Annelida) in Kushinagar District of Uttar Pradesh, India | International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences | 8 | 2023 | Corresponding Author |
| 27 | Potential of Methoxyfenozide (an Ecdysone Hormone Analogue) on the Growth Duration and Longevity of Adults of Rice Moth, Corcyra cephalonica Staint. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Exposed as First Instar Larvae | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 9 | 2023 | Co-author |
| 28 | Juvenile Hormone Analogue and Management of Rice Moth, Corcyra cephalonica Staint. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 10 | 2023 | Co-author |
| 29 | The efficiency of earthworms as a biomarker for environmental pollution | International Journal of Biological Innovations | 4 | 2022 | Corresponding Author |
| 30 | Vermifiltration as a viable and sustainable wastewater treatment process: A novel biofilter technology | International Journal of Biological Innovations | 4 | 2022 | Corresponding Author |
| 31 | Effect of Foliar Application of Liquid Biofertilizer of buffalo dung and gram bran with combinations of biopecticides on the growth, flowering and productivity of Soyabean (Glycine max L.) Crop | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 8 | 2022 | Corresponding Author |
| 32 | A review article on vermibiotechnology and waste management | World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development | 17 | 2021 | Corresponding Author |
| 33 | Effect of liquid biofertilizer with tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) extract on productivity of Cajanus cajan (L.) and infestation of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) | International Journal of Zoological Investigations | 7 | 2021 | Corresponding Author |
| S.No. | Name of Award | Agency | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Award of Fellowsip of ABRF (FABRF) | Asian Biological Research Foundation Prayagraj, India. During International Conference on Integrative Interdisciplinary Avenues in Biology and Applied Science: | 2024 |
| 2 | SLS Best Scientist Award 2023 | Society of Life Sciences Satna MP. “SLS Best Scientist Award 2023” in recognition of outstanding academic contribution and achievements in the field of life sciences | 2023 |
| 3 | Award for outstanding contribution in research and teaching in the field of higher education | D.D.U.Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur on the occasion of teacher’s Day | 2022 |
| 4 | Award for outstanding contribution in research and teaching in the field of higher education | D.D.U.Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur on the occasion of teacher’s Day | 2021 |
| 5 | ABRF Excellence Award for Zoological Research | Asian Biological Research Foundation, Prayagraj (India) | 2019 |
| 6 | Recognition Award | The Society of Life Sciences, Satana, MP;India | 2018 |
| S.No. | Title | Publisher | ISBN | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Text Book of Biofertilizers | A & V Publications Raipur (C.G.), India | 978-81-944112-2-2 | 2020 |
| 2 | Text Book of Genetics | A & V Publications Raipur (C.G.), India | 978-81-944112-3-9 | 2020 |
| 3 | Text book of Beneficial Insects | A & V Publications Raipur (C.G.), India | 978-81-944112-1-5 | 2020 |
| 4 | Text book of Ecology | A & V Publications Raipur (C.G.), India | 978-81-942242-3-5 | 2019 |
| 5 | Waste management and self- employment | A & V Publications Raipur (C.G.), India | 978-81-942242-2-8 | 2019 |
| 6 | Earthworm Reproduction and Heavy metals Accumulation | Gene-Tech Books, New Delhi | 978-81-89749-34-9 | 2014 |
| 7 | Earthworm Diversity and Ecology | Gene-Tech Books, New Delhi | 978-81-89729-33-0 | 2014 |
| 8 | Management of Industrial Effluents through Vermicomposting | Gene-Tech Books, New Delhi | 978-81-89749-32-2 | 2014 |
| 9 | A Text Book of Vermicompost, Vermiwash and Biopesticides | Biotech Books, New Delhi | 978-81-7622-322-5 | 2014 |
| 10 | Text Book of Animal Physiology | Biotech Books, New Delhi | 978-81-7622-4 | 2013 |
| 11 | Vermicomposting: A Boon for Soil, Plant and Environment | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany | 978-3-8443-3442-5 | 2010 |
| S.No. | Title | Sponsoring Agency | Year of Sanction | Budget (Lakh) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Production of organic liquid biofertilizers (Vermiwash) from municipal solid wastes and their effect in combination with biopesticides on the productivity of important crops of eastern Uttar Pradesh | U.G.C. New Delhi Project F. No. 42-527/2013 (SR) | 3 Years | 10.00 | Completed |
| 2 | Studies on vermicomposts of different animal, agro and kitchen waste and their effect on growth of certain plants | U.G.C. New Delhi Project F. No. 33-351/2007 (SR) | 3 Years | 69.00 | Completed |
| S.No. | Title | Patent Number | Year of Filing/Award/Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eco-Friendly Vermiwash Collection Device for Efficient, and Sustainable Liquid Biofertilizer Production | DDUGKPCRN096 | 2025 |
| S.No. | Name | Contact Details Year of Enrollment |
Type of Scholar | Topic | Research Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garima Yadav | 9958282293 garimayadavgkp135@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2020 |
Research Scholar | Effect of different combinations of buffalo dung with vegetable waste and banana peels on the reproduction and development of earthworm Lampito mauritii Kinberg (Oligochaeta: Megascolecidae) | Ongoing |
| 2 | Zaveesha Saman | 7991797337 samanzaveesha@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2019 |
Research Scholar | Effect of herbicides on the reproduction and development of earthworm Lampito mauritii Kinberg (Oligochaeta: Megascolecidae) | Ongoing |
| 3 | Nazia Siddiqui | 9616416646 naziasiddiqui16@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2019 |
Research Scholar | Effect of different combinations of animal dungs with kitchen waste on the reproductive potential of Eutyphoeus waltoni Michaelsen | Completed |
| 4 | Pankaj Kumar Singh | 8299598277 psingh452@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2019 |
Research Scholar | Ecology and distribution of earthworms (Oligochaeta: Annelida) in North Eastern Uttar Pradesh | Completed |
| 5 | Nishat Fatima | 8874304576 nishf24@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2019 |
Research Scholar | Studies on bioaccumulation of heavy metals by earthworm Lampito mauritii Kinberg in different wastes and field soils | Completed |
| 6 | Km. Anjali Singh | 7007804351 singhanjali20march@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2019 |
Research Scholar | Effect of combinations of buffalo dung with cane sugar bagasse and distillery effluents on the reproductive potential of Lampito maurtii Kinberg (oligochaeta: megascolecidae) | Completed |
| 7 | Anjali Mishra | 6392449349 anjalimishra0307@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2019 |
Research Scholar | Effect of methoxyfenozide on the reproductive biology of rice moth, Corcyra cephalonica Staint. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) | Completed |
| 8 | Priyanka Yadav | 9026890816 Pyadavgkp19@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2019 |
Research Scholar | Physiological and biochemical effects of pyriproxyfen, a juvenile hormone analogue, on rice-moth, Corcyra cephalonica Staint. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) | Completed |
| 9 | Dr. Shesh Nath | 9721396077 sheshnath002@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2014 |
Research Scholar | Studies on the effect of vermiwash with biopesticides on the infestation of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and productivity of pulse crops | Completed |
| 10 | Dr. Vandana Singh | 9005378647 vandanasinghddu@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2014 |
Research Scholar | Studies on effect of herbicides on the reproduction and development of earthworm Eutyphoeus waltoni Michaelsen (Oligochaeta: Octochaetidae). | Completed |
| 11 | Dr. Rahul Rai | 9598014610 rahulrai28384@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2011 |
Research Scholar | Studies on vermicomposts of distillery and cane sugar industry effluents and their effect on growth and productivity of certain vegetable crops | Completed |
| 12 | Dr. Harendra Kumar Chauhan | 9616215270 hk10chauhan@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2010 |
Research Scholar | Effect of different combination of animal dung and agro wastes on the reproduction and development of earthworm Eisenia foetida | Completed |
| 13 | Dr. Yogendra Kumar | 9198108208 yogendra10kumar@rediffmail.com Enrollment Year: 2010 |
Research Scholar | Studies on diversity and ecology of Earthworm of Eastern Uttar Pradesh | Completed |
| 14 | Dr. Deepak Kumar Bhartiya | 9889556132 deepak26bhartiya@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2009 |
Research Scholar | Studies on bioaccumulation of heavy metals by earthworm Eisenia foetida in different wastes and field soils | Completed |
| 15 | Dr. Rabish Chandra Shukla | 7617071111 shukla.rabish@gmail.com Enrollment Year: 2006 |
Research Scholar | Studies on Vermicompost of different animal and Agrowastes | Completed |
| 16 | Dr. Abhilasha Sriwastva | 9455426577 abhilasha_aphid@rediffmail.com Enrollment Year: 2006 |
Research Scholar | Biosystematics and Bioecology of Sitobion miscanthi TAKAHSHI in Eastern Utter Pradesh | Completed |
| 17 | Dr. Gorakh Nath | 8840691656 gorakhvermitech@rediffmail.com Enrollment Year: 2006 |
Research Scholar | Studies on effect of Vermiwash of different animal and agro wastes on the growth of certain plants | Completed |
| S.No. | Title of Chapter | Page Numbers | Title of Book | Publisher | ISBN | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earthworms and Soil Fertility | 3-16 | Earthworms Engineering and Applications | Nova scientific publishers, USA | 9781685075668 | 2022 |
| 2 | The Combination of Liquid Biofertilizer Vermiwash with Biopesticides- Boon for Control of Pest Infestation and Crop Productivity | 199-215 | Earthworms Engineering and Applications | Nova scientific publishers, USA | 9781685075668 | 2022 |