Dr. Gurpreet Singh Dhillon
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Dr. Gurpreet Singh Dhillon

Research Scientist
Blue-O-Technology Inc., Canada

Highest Degree
PostDoc Fellow in Environmental Microbiology from University of Alberta, Canada

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Biography

Dr. Gurpreet Singh Dhillon has completed his PhD. in Water Sciences from INRS, University of Quebec, Canada (2012) and MSc. (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry) from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, INDIA (2006). Dr. Dhillon have more than 6 year experience related to Fermentation Processes for Platform Chemicals, Biopesticides, Enzymes (exo/endo-gluconase, glucosidases, xylanases, galactosidases, amylases, chitosonases, chitinases), Biofuels, Biopolymers, Microalgae, Nanoparticles Fabrication & Bioremediation of emerging Contaminants. Dr. Dhillon received several international awards and scholarships such as recipient of prestigious Postdoctoral scholarship (Quebec-India, 2I) for foreign students (MELS) by Fonds de recherche du Quebec (FQRNT), Quebec, Canada (May 2013- April 2014), Merit Scholarship for Doctoral studies by Institute National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Centre Eau, Terre & Environment (ETE), University of Quebec, Canada (Jan. 2010- Feb. 2013), Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Miami University Oxford, Ohio, USA, and Graduate Research Assistantship for Doctorate studies, Department of Cellular & Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA (2010-2014), among others. Currently, he is serving as the Associate Editor of the International Journal of Life Sciences and Editorial Board Member of Journal of Agricultural engineering and Biotechnology and many other journals. He is also acting as reviewer for number of journals. He has published 9 research articles in journals, 4 edited books, 20 book chapters, and 12 presentations contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Fermentation
62%
Wastewater Treatment
90%
Nanotechnology
75%
Enzymology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Vijayaraghavan, P., S.P. Vincent and G.S. Dhillon, 2015. Solid-substrate bioprocessing of cow dung for the production of carboxymethyl cellulase by Bacillus halodurans IND18. Waste Manage. 10.1016/j.wasman.2015.10.004.
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  2. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur, R. Pulicharla, S.K. Brar, M. Cledon, M. Verma and R.Y. Surampalli, 2015. Triclosan: Current status, occurrence, environmental risks and bioaccumulation potential. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 12: 5657-5684.
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  3. Niharika, C., K. Hegde, G.S. Dhillon and S.J. Sarma, 2014. Fruit-Based Functional Beverages: Properties and Health Benefits. In: Agricultural Research Updates, Gorawala, P. and S. Mandhatri (Eds.). Vol. 8, Nova Sci. Publishers, Inc., New York, USA., ISBN: 978-1-63321-484-2, pp: 239-254.
  4. Kaur, S. and G.S. Dhillon, 2014. The versatile biopolymer chitosan: Potential sources, evaluation of extraction methods and applications. Crit. Rev. Microbiol., 40: 155-175.
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  5. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur and S.K. Brar, 2014. Facile fabrication and characterization of chitosan-based zinc oxide nanoparticles and evaluation of their antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity. Int. Nano Lett., Vol. 4. 10.1007/s40089-014-0107-6.
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  6. Brar, S.K., S. Kaur and G.S. Dhillon, 2014. Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Natural Remedy. Nova Science Inc., USA., ISBN-13: 978-1629487830, Pages: 532.
  7. Bhullar, K.S., I. Parmar and G.S. Dhillon, 2014. Gastrointestinal diseases and curcumin: Developments and challenges. Curr. Res. Nutr. Food Sci. J., 2: 111-113.
  8. Sarma, S.J., H. Krishnamoorthy, G.S. Dhillon and S.K. Brar, 2013. Dairy-Derived Ingredients as Nutraceuticals. In: Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Natural Remedy, Brar, S.K., K.D. Kaur and G.S. Dhillon (Eds.). Nova Science Publisher, Inc., USA.
  9. Sarma, S.J., G.S. Dhillon, S.K. Brar, Y.L. Bihan and G. Buelna, 2013. Key Enzymes in Value-Addition of Glycerol to Biohydrogen. In: Enzymes in Value-Addition of Waste, Brar, S.K. and M. Verma (Eds.). Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA., .
  10. Sarma, S.J., G.S. Dhillon, S.K. Brar, Y. Le Bihan, G. Buelna and M. Verma, 2013. Investigation of the effect of different crude glycerol components on hydrogen production by Enterobacter aerogenes NRRL B-407. Renew. Energy, 60: 566-571.
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  11. Mamta, M.K., G.S. Dhillon and SK. Brar, 2013. Antioxidants. In: Biotransformation of Waste Biomass into High Value Biochemicals, Brar, S.K., G.S. Dhillon and M. Fernandes (Eds.). USA, ISBN: 978-1-4614-8004 .
  12. M'hamdi, N., D. Cyrine, J. Jamel, B. Rachid and M. Sabrine et al., 2013. Different Enzymes and their Production. In: Enzymes in Value-Addition of Waste, Brar, S.K. and M. Verma (Eds.). Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA.
  13. Kaur, S., G.S. Dhillon, S.J. Sarma, H.S. Oberoi, S.K. Brar and K. Misra, 2013. Waste Biomass: A Perspective Renewable Resource for Development of Bio-Based Economy/Processes. In: Biotransformation of Waste Biomass into High Value Biochemicals, Brar, S.K., G.S. Dhillon and M. Fernandes (Eds.). Springer, USA., ISBN: 9781461480051.
  14. Kaur, S. and G.S. Dhillon, 2013. Recent trends in biological extraction of chitin from marine shell wastes: A review. Crit. Rev. Biotechnol., 35: 44-61.
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  15. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, S. Kaur and M. Verma, 2013. Screening of agro-industrial wastes for citric acid bioproduction by Aspergillus niger NRRL 2001 through solid state fermentation. J. Sci. Food Agric., 93: 1560-1567.
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  16. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, S. Kaur and M. Verma, 2013. Rheological studies during submerged citric acid fermentation by Aspergillus niger in stirred fermentor using apple pomace ultrafiltration sludge. Food Bioprocess Technol., 6: 1240-1250.
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  17. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, S. Kaur and M. Verma, 2013. Bioproduction and extraction optimization of citric acid from Aspergillus niger by rotating drum type solid-state bioreactor. Ind. Crops Prod., 41: 78-84.
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  18. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur, S.K. Brar and M. Verma, 2013. Green synthesis approach: Extraction of chitosan from fungus mycelia. Crit. Rev. Biotechnol., 33: 379-403.
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  19. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur, S.J. Sarma, S.K. Brar and M. Verma et al., 2013. Recent Development in Applications of Important Biopolymer Chitosan in Biomedicine, Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products. Curr. Tissue Eng., 2: 20-40.
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  20. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur, S.J. Sarma and S.K. Brar, 2013. Integrated process for fungal citric acid fermentation using apple processing wastes and sequential extraction of chitosan from waste stream. Ind. Crops Prod., 50: 346-351.
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  21. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur and S.K. Brar, 2013. Perspective of apple processing wastes as low-cost substrates for bioproduction of high value products: A review. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., 27: 789-805.
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  22. Dhillon, G.S., M. Verma, S.K. Brar, S. Kaur and R.Y. Surampalli, 2013. Green Energy Application for Mitigating Climate Change. In: Climate Change Modeling, Mitigation and Adaptation, Surampalli, R.Y., T.C. Zhang, C.S.P. Ojha, B.R. Gurjar, R.D. Tyagi and C.M. Kao, ASCE., Reston, VA., pp: 639-666.
  23. Dhillon, G.S., C.M. Ajila, S. Kaur, S.K. Brar and R.Y. Surampalli, 2013. Greenhouse Gas Contribution on Climate Change. In: Climate Change Modeling, Mitigation and Adaptation, Surampalli, R.Y., T.C. Zhang, C.S.P. Ojha, B.R. Gurjar, R.D. Tyagi and C.M. Kao (Eds.). ASCE., Reston, VA., pp: 26-61.
  24. Brar, S.K., G.S. Dhillon and C.R. Soccol, 2013. Biotransformation of Waste Biomass into High Value Biochemicals. Springer, USA., ISBN-13: 9781461480051, Pages: 519.
  25. Kaur, S., G.S. Dhillon, S.K. Brar and V.B. Chauhan, 2012. Carbohydrate degrading enzyme production by plant pathogenic mycelia and microsclerotia isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina through Koji fermentation. Ind. Crops Prod., 36: 140-148.
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  26. Kaur, S., Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, G.E. Vallad, R. Chand and V.B. Chauhan, 2012. Emerging phytopathogen Macrophomina phaseolina: Biology, economic importance and current diagnostic trends. Crit. Rev. Microbiol., 38: 136-151.
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  27. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, S. Kaur, S. Metahni, and N. M'hamdi, 2012. Lactoserum as a moistening medium and crude inducer for fungal cellulase and hemicellulase induction through solid-state fermentation of apple pomace. Biomass Bioenergy, 41: 165-176.
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  28. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, S. Kaur and M. Verma, 2012. Green approach for nanoparticle biosynthesis by fungi: Current trends and applications. Crit. Rev. Biotechnol., 32: 49-73.
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  29. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar and M. Verma, 2012. Biotechnological potential of industrial wastes for economical citric acid bioproduction by Aspergillus niger through submerged fermentation. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol., 47: 542-548.
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  30. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur, S.K. Brar, F. Gassara and M. Verma, 2012. Improved xylanase production using apple pomace waste by Aspergillus niger in Koji fermentation. Eng. Life Sci., 12: 198-208.
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  31. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur, S.K. Brar and M. Verma, 2012. Potential of apple pomace as a solid substrate for fungal cellulase and hemicellulase bioproduction through solid-state fermentation. Ind. Crops Prod., 38: 6-13.
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  32. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur, S.K. Brar and M. Verma, 2012. Flocculation and haze removal from crude beer using in-house produced laccase from Trametes versicolor cultured on Brewer's spent grain. J. Agric. Food Chem., 60: 7895-7904.
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  33. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur and S.K. Brar, 2012. Fungal and Yeast Production of Citric Acid and Advanced Applications. In: Citric Acid: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Vargas, D.A. and J.V. Medina (Eds.). Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA., ISBN: 9781621003533, pp: 71-96.
  34. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur and S.K. Brar, 2012. Biopolymer-Based Nanomaterials: Potential Applications in Bioremediation of Contaminated Waste Waters and Soils. In: Analysis and Risk of Nanomaterial's in Environmental and Food Samples, Barcelo, D. and M. Farre (Eds.). Elsevier Publisher, New York, London, San Francisco, Tokyo, ISBN: 9780444563293, pp: 91-129.
  35. Dhillon, G.S., S. Kaur and S.K. Brar, 2012. In-vitro decolorization of recalcitrant dyes through an ecofriendly approach using laccase from Trametes versicolor grown on Brewer's spent grain. Int. Biodeterior. Biodegrad., 72: 67-75.
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  36. Dhillon, G.S., F. Gassara and S.K. Brar, 2012. Biotechnological Applications of Lignin- Sustainable Alternative to Non-Renewable Materials. In: Lignin: Properties and Applications in Biotechnology and Bioenergy, Paterson, R.J. (Ed.). Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA., ISBN: 978-1-61122-907-3, pp: 1-34.
  37. Brar, S.K., S. Kaur, G.S. Dhillon and M. Verma, 2012. Biopesticides-road to agricultural recovery. J. Biofertiliz. Biopestic., Vol. 3, No. 3. 10.4172/2155-6202.1000e103.
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  38. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, S. Kaur, J.R. Valero and M. Verma, 2011. Chitinolytic and chitosanolytic activities from crude cellulase extract produced by A. niger grown on apple pomace through Koji fermentation. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 21: 1312-1321.
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  39. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, M. Verma and R.D. Tyagi, 2011. Utilization of different agro-industrial wastes for sustainable bioproduction of citric acid by Aspergillus niger. Biochem. Eng. J., 54: 83-92.
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  40. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, M. Verma and R.D. Tyagi, 2011. Enhanced solid-state citric acid bio-production using apple pomace waste through surface response methodology. J. Applied Microbiol., 110: 1045-1055.
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  41. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, M. Verma and R.D. Tyagi, 2011. Apple pomace ultrafiltration sludge-a novel substrate for fungal bioproduction of citric acid: Optimization studies. Food Chem., 128: 864-871.
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  42. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, J.R. Valero and M. Verma, 2011. Bioproduction of hydrolytic enzymes using apple pomace waste by A. niger: Applications in biocontrol formulations and hydrolysis of chitin/chitosan. Bioprocess Biosyst. Eng., 34: 1017-1026.
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  43. Dhillon, G.S., H.S. Oberoi, S. Kaur, S. Bansal and S.K. Brar, 2011. Value-addition of agricultural wastes for augmented cellulase and xylanase production through solid-state tray fermentation employing mixed-culture of fungi. Ind. Crops Prod., 34: 1160-1167.
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  44. Oberoi, H.S., Y. Chavan, S. Bansal and G.S. Dhillon, 2010. Production of cellulases through solid state fermentation using kinnow pulp as a major substrate. Food Bioprocess Technol., 3: 528-536.
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  45. Dhillon, G.S., S.K. Brar, M. Verma and R.D. Tyagi, 2010. Recent advances in citric acid bio-production and recovery. Food Bioprocess Technol., 4: 505-529.
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  46. Oberoi, H.S., S. Bansal and G.S. Dhillon, 2008. Enhanced β‐galactosidase production by supplementing whey with cauliflower waste. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol., 43: 1499-1504.
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  47. Bansal, S., H.S. Oberoi, G.S. Dhillon and R.T. Patil, 2008. Production of β-galactosidase by Kluyveromyces marxianus MTCC 1388 using whey and effect of four different methods of enzyme extraction on β-galactosidase activity. Indian J. Microbiol., 48: 337-341.
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  48. Dhillon, G.S., S. Bansal and H.S. Oberoi, 2007. Cauliflower waste incorporation into cane molasses improves ethanol production using Saccharomyces cerevisiae MTCC 178. Indian J. Microbiol., 47: 353-357.
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