Research Interests

My 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 research strengthens India’s national security by enhancing its ability to detect and identify chemical warfare agents and their degradation products. It supports India's obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) by developing advanced analytical methods for verification and compliance. Through participation in OPCW proficiency tests and hosting the Analytical Skills Development Course (ASDC), India demonstrates scientific leadership and contributes to international capacity building. Additionally, the methods developed can improve public safety and environmental monitoring, further benefiting national interests. Also, this work directly supports the mandate of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Key areas of research include:

1. Method development using advanced analytical 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 to improve detection and identification of CWC-related compounds.
3. Participation in OPCW Environmental and Biomedical Proficiency Tests to ensure compliance with international standards.

Additionally, I am actively involved in the implementation of the Analytical Skills Development Course (ASDC)-a prestigious OPCW-sponsored international training program hosted by IPFT to build capacity in CWC-relevant chemical analysis among scientists from member states.

Selected Publications

1. Shubham Yadav, Neera Singh. Increased sorption of atrazine and fipronil in the sugarcane trash ash–mixed soils of Northern India. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2021, 21(2): 1263-76.
2. Shubham Yadav, Tirthanker Banerjee, Neera Singh. Leaching behaviour of atrazine and fipronil in sugarcane trash ash mixed soils. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2021, 103(19): 7494-7504.
3. Shubham Yadav, Neera Singh. Sugarcane trash ash: A low cost adsorbent for atrazine and fipronil removal from water. Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 2020, 27(4): 319-25.
4. Shubham Yadav, Shiv Ram Singh, Lal Bahadur, Usha Kumari, Tirthanker Banerjee, Suman Gupta, Neera Singh. Sugarcane trash ash affects degradation and bio-availability of pesticides in soils. Sugar Tech, 2023, 25(1): 77-85.
5. Shubham Yadav, Samsul Alam, Ajin S. Anil, Lalitesh K. Thakur. Development and single laboratory validation of ultra-fast LC method for quantification of bispyribac-sodium and difenthiuronin in bispyribac sodium SC and difenthiuron WP formulations. AATCC, 2023, 11(3): 351-57.

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. ICAR-IARI Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) for Pursuing Ph.D. in the year 2016
5. Medal for Securing Second Highest Mark in B.Sc. Degree
6. 1st Rank ICAR-IARI Campus Selection Conducted by UPL Limited in the year 2021
7. 1st Rank Lucknow University Campus Selection Conducted by Jubilant Chemsys Limited-2014