RESEARCH INTERESTS

The core research focuses on the development and validation of analytical methods for the identification and verification of chemicals listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), including their degradation products. This work significantly strengthens India’s national security by enhancing its capability to detect and identify chemical warfare agents and their degradation products.

The research supports India’s obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) by developing advanced analytical methods for verification and compliance. Participation in OPCW proficiency tests and hosting the Analytical Skills Development Course (ASDC) demonstrates India’s scientific leadership and contributes to international capacity building.

Additionally, the developed analytical methods enhance public safety and environmental monitoring, directly supporting the mandate of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Key Areas of Research

1. Analytical method development using advanced techniques such as GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, NMR, and high-resolution (Orbitrap) mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS)
2. Development of novel derivatization methods and comprehensive mass spectral studies for improved detection and identification of CWC-related compounds
3. Participation in OPCW Environmental and Biomedical Proficiency Tests to ensure compliance with international standards

Additionally, active involvement in the implementation of the Analytical Skills Development Course (ASDC) — a prestigious OPCW-sponsored international training program hosted by IPFT — aimed at capacity building in CWC-relevant chemical analysis for scientists from OPCW member states.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

1. Shubham Yadav, Neera Singh.
2. Increased sorption of atrazine and fipronil in the sugarcane trash ash–mixed soils of Northern India.
3. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2021, 21(2): 1263–1276. (IF: 3.9)
4. Shubham Yadav, Tirthanker Banerjee, Neera Singh.
5. Leaching behaviour of atrazine and fipronil in sugarcane trash ash mixed soils.
6. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2021, 103(19): 7494–7504. (IF: 2.6)
7. Shubham Yadav, Neera Singh.
8. Sugarcane trash ash: A low-cost adsorbent for atrazine and fipronil removal from water.
9. Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 2020, 27(4): 319–325. (IF: 0.5)
10. Shubham Yadav, Shiv Ram Singh, Lal Bahadur, Usha Kumari, Tirthanker Banerjee, Suman Gupta, Neera Singh.
11. Sugarcane trash ash affects degradation and bio-availability of pesticides in soils.
12. Sugar Tech, 2023, 25(1): 77–85. (IF: 1.9)
13. Shubham Yadav, Samsul Alam, Ajin S. Anil, Lalitesh K. Thakur.
14. Development and single laboratory validation of ultra-fast LC method for quantification of bispyribac-sodium and difenthiuron in bispyribac sodium SC and difenthiuron WP formulations.
15. AATCC, 2023, 11(3): 351–357. (IF: 0.78)

AWARDS / HONOURS / AFFILIATIONS

1. Qualified ICAR – Agricultural Research Scientist (ARS) Examination, 2016
2. Qualified ICAR-UGC NET Examination, 2017
3. Qualified ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), 2012
4. Awarded ICAR-IARI Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) for pursuing Ph.D. (2016)
5. Medal for Securing Second Highest Marks in B.Sc. Degree
6. 1st Rank, ICAR-IARI Campus Selection conducted by UPL Limited, 2021
7. 1st Rank, Lucknow University Campus Selection conducted by Jubilant Chemsys Limited, 2014