Biography

I am a Microbiologist interested in microbial diversity studies, bioremediation of pesticides and heavy metals, plant-microbe interaction studies, and microbial interaction with industrial wastes and concrete composites. My research ranges from life sciences to applied sciences in collaboration with agricultural, environmental and engineering studies. Currently, I am working as Associate Professor (Research Track) in Microbiology at SGT University, Gurugram (Haryana, India). I received my PhD from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (formerly Thapar University), Patiala (Punjab, India) where I investigated the bioremediation of cement dust for utilization in concrete. I was a Post Doctorate Research Associate at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab) to analyze nutrient use efficiency in crop plants using optical sensors. I have contributed 26 research articles in journals and presented 31 papers in conferences, published 5 book chapters, and 1 popular article.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences

100%

Waste Management

62%

Microbiology

90%

Microbial Concrete

75%

Environmental Microbiology

55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0

Chapters
5

Articles
24

Abstracts
31

Selected Publications

Varinderpal-Singh, , Kunal, R. Kaur, Mehtab-Singh, Mohkam-Singh, Harpreet-Singh and Bijay-Singh, 2021. Prediction of grain yield and nitrogen uptake by basmati rice through in-season proximal sensing with a canopy reflectance sensor. Precision Agric., Vol. 2021. 10.1007/s11119-021-09857-0.
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Varinderpal-Singh, , S. Sharma, Kunal, S.K. Gosal and R. Choudhary et al., 2019. Synergistic use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and spectral properties for improving nutrient use efficiencies in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal., 51: 14-27.
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Siddique, R., A. Jameel, M. Singh, D. Barnat-Hunek and Kunal et al., 2017. Effect of bacteria on strength, permeation characteristics and micro-structure of silica fume concrete. Constr. Build. Mater., 142: 92-100.
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Siddique, R., V. Nanda, Kunal, E.H. Kadri, M.I. Khan, M. Singh and A. Rajor, 2016. Influence of bacteria on compressive strength and permeation properties of concrete made with cement baghouse filter dust. Constr. Build. Mater., 106: 461-469.
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Siddique, R., K. Singh, Kunal, M. Singh, V. Corinaldesi and A. Rajor, 2016. Properties of bacterial rice husk ash concrete. Constr. Build. Mater., 121: 112-119.
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Kunal, , R. Siddique, A. Rajor and M. Singh, 2016. Influence of bacterial-treated cement kiln dust on strength and permeability of concrete. J. Mater. Civ. Eng., Vol. 28. 10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0001593.
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Siddique, R. and A. Rajor, 2014. Strength and microstructure analysis of bacterial treated cement kiln dust mortar. Construction Build. Mater., 63: 49-55.
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Siddique, R. and A. Rajor, 2014. Influence of bacterial treated cement kiln dust on the properties of concrete. Construction Build. Mater., 52: 42-51.
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Kunal, A. Rajor and R. Siddique, 2014. Biological Remediation of Alkaline Cement Kiln Dust for Sustainable Environment. In: Industrial, Medical and Environmental Applications of Microorganisms-Current Status and Trends, Mendez-Vilas, A. (Ed.). Wageningen Academic Publishers, Netherlands, pp: 52-58.
Heera, S. and A. Rajor, 2014. Bacterial treatment and metal characterization of biomedical waste ash. J. Waste Manage., Vol. 2014. 10.1155/2014/956316.
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Rajor, A. and Kunal, 2013. Absorption of chromium and nickel from aqueous solution by bacteria isolated from electroplating unit effluent. Indian J. Environ. Protect., 33: 213-221.
Kunal, A. Rajor and R. Siddique, 2013. Biological treatment of alkaline cement kiln dust by using alkalitolerant bacteria. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 7: 1933-1942.
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Siddique, R. and A. Rajor, 2012. Use of cement kiln dust in cement concrete and its leachate characteristics. Resour. Conservation Recycling, 61: 59-68.
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Sharma, P., 2012. Influence of pesticide-treated seeds on survival of Mesorhizobium sp. Cicer, symbiotic efficiency and yield in chickpea. Plant Protect. Sci., 48: 37-43.
Rajor, A., M. Xaxa, R. Mehta and Kunal, 2012. An overview on characterization, utilization and leachate analysis of biomedical waste incinerator ash. J. Environ. Manage., 108: 36-41.
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Rajor, A. and Kunal, 2012. An Overview on the Utilization and Leachate Analysis of Bio-Medical Waste Incinerator Ash. In: Energy-Water-Waste Nexus for Environmental Management, Devi, R., K. Kidwai, P.K. Rose and A.K. Saran (Eds.). Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, pp: 193-198.
Kunal, A. Rajor and R. Siddique, 2012. Green Technology for the Treatment of Highly Alkaline Cement Industry Waste. In: Energy-Water-Waste Nexus for Environmental Management, Devi, R., K. Kidwai, P.K. Rose and A.K. Saran (Eds.). Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, pp: 21-25.
Kunal and P. Sharma, 2012. Compatibility of Mesorhizobium sp. Cicer with seed treatment of fungicide and insecticide in chickpea. Arch. Agron. Soil Sci., 58: 115-123.
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Kunal, P.S. and V. Khanna, 2011. Influence of seed applied pesticides and Mesorhizobium sp. cicer on symbiotic efficiency and yield in chickpea. J. Food Legumes, 24: 263-265.
Sharma, P., V. Khanna and Kunal, 2010. Influence of fluchloralin on growth of Rhizobium and PSB, symbiotic parameters and grain yield in mungbean. J. Food Legumes, 23: 71-73.
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