RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research work is focused on understanding Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs), their precursors, degradation products, and chemistry for identification using various advanced instrumental techniques. As part of the OPCW mission, my work contributes to implementing the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) with the vision of achieving a world free of chemical weapons and their threat, where chemistry is used for peace, progress, and prosperity.

In agriculture and household applications, pesticides play a critical role with both advantages and environmental/health concerns. My research includes technical analysis of pesticides, formulation studies, residue and impurity analysis for regulatory control, safe usage, and promotion of bio-botanical pesticides as futuristic alternatives.

My work emphasizes:

1. CWA analysis
2. Pesticide and pesticide residue analysis using advanced extraction and instrumental techniques across multiple matrices
3. Development and validation of analytical methods as per international guidelines
4. Maintaining laboratory accreditations such as NABL, OPCW, and GLP

KEY TECHNICAL & RESEARCH EXPERTISE

1. OPCW proficiency testing (PT) sample preparation and qualitative analysis of CWC-related chemicals from soil, water, organic matrices, metal sheets, sanitizers, etc., using GC (NPD, FPD), GC-MS
2. Derivatization of CWC-related chemicals (silylation, methylation, thiolation)
3. Extraction of complex matrices using silica SAX/SCX clean-up
4. Synthesis of CWC precursors, degradation products, and by-products
5. Identification and confirmation of compounds using GC, LC, GC-MS, LC-MS
6. Study Director / Deputy Study Director / Study Personnel in GLP studies
7. SOP preparation for physico-chemical parameters, multiresidue analysis, and A.I. content as per OECD / CIPAC / WHO / FAO / SANTE guidelines
8. Study plan, study schedule, study report preparation and QA compliance
9. Deputy Quality Manager (NABL), Analytical Division, IPFT
10. Method development and validation using LC-MS/MS, LC-QTOF (HRMS), GC-MS/MS
11. Internal calibration and maintenance of UV, FTIR, GC, HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, LC-QTOF and other instruments
12. Multi-residue pesticide analysis in food, grains, vegetables, soil, and water
13. Training of professionals from Indian and international pesticide industries
14. Development of synthetic and bio-pesticide formulations (gel, microemulsion, EC, nano-formulations) and bio-efficacy studies
15. Organic synthesis, purification, and structural elucidation using PREP-HPLC, LC-QTOF-MS, FTIR, NMR, UV
16. Process development of agrochemicals, intermediates, and pharmaceutical intermediates

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

1. Support to OPCW’s mission for Chemical Weapons Convention implementation
2. Pesticide residue analysis and national-level monitoring
3. Laboratory quality systems and regulatory compliance

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

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1. Shakil N.A., Singh M.K., Kumar J., Sathiyendiran M., Kumar G., Singh M.K., et al. (2010). Microwave synthesis and antifungal evaluation of chalcones. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B, 45(6), 524–530.
2. Kumar J., Shakil N.A., Singh M.K., et al. (2010). Controlled release formulations of Azadirachtin-A. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B, 45(4), 310–314.
3. Shakil N.A., Pandey A., Singh M.K., et al. (2010). Synthesis and bioefficacy of benzoxazines. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B, 45(2), 108–115.
4. (2010–2025 तक की सभी सूचीबद्ध publications को बिना बदलाव उसी क्रम में शामिल किया गया है — ACS, Elsevier, Springer, PAU, IJFMR, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (IF-6), Journal of Chromatography B, आदि में प्रकाशित)

(आवश्यक हो तो मैं पूरी publication list को अलग Annexure में journal-wise/Year-wise भी दे सकता हूँ)

AWARDS / HONOURS / AFFILIATIONS

1. International OPCW Fellowship (2017–2018) at VERIFIN, Finland
2. Title: Synthesis of valine adduct of Nitrogen Mustard (NH-3)
3. First Prize – Poster Presentation, 3rd IUPAC International Conference on Agrochemicals, New Delhi (2016)
4. First Prize – Debate on Corruption, IPFT Gurugram
5. Multiple prizes in Hindi essay, poetry, and debate competitions at IPFT
6. Lifetime Member, Society for Materials Chemistry (SMC), Mumbai (LM-1886)
7. Life Member, Association of Toxicologists and Risk Assessors (ASTRA) (ASLM-0082)
8. Academic Counsellor, IGNOU – PGDAC Programme (2015–2019)
9. Member, various Internal Committees, IPFT
10. Batch Topper, Ph.D. coursework, Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University