Department Of Chemistry

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Dr. Meera Yadav

Associate Professor

Purification, characterization and applications of Metalloenzymes- Lignin peroxidase, Mn-peroxidase, Laccase and Chloroperoxidase, isolation of fungal strains producing ligninolytic enzymes, their structural-functional studies using X-ray crystallography, spectroscopic and fast reaction kinetic techniques. Use of enzymes in synthetic inorganic and organic chemistry.

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
FromToDesignationOrganisation
Feb 2025Till dateAssociate ProfessorNERIST, Nirjuli, Itanagar
Jan 06, 2015Feb 2025Assistant ProfessorNERIST, Nirjuli, Itanagar.
Oct 21, 2013Jan 03, 2015DST-Woman Scientist (WOS-A)DDU Gorakhpur University
July, 2012Oct 19, 2013Guest FacultyMMM Technical University, Gorakhpur
May 19,2009May 18,2012UGC-Dr D S Kothari Post doctoral FellowDDU Gorakhpur University
April 16,2005April 15, 2008DST-Woman Scientist (WOS-A)DDU Gorakhpur University
Oct 03, 2000Oct 02,2003CSIR- SRFDDU Gorakhpur University
HONORS AND AWARDS
AwardInstituteYear
Fellow Award 2013 from Society for Applied Biotechnology (INDIA).DDU Gorakhpur University2013
DST-Woman Scientist (WOS-A)DDU Gorakhpur University2013
UGC- Dr D S Kothari Postdoctoral FellowDDU Gorakhpur University2009
DST-Woman Scientist (WOS-A)DDU Gorakhpur University2005
CSIR- SRFDDU Gorakhpur University2000
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
DegreeSubjectUniversityYear
Ph.DChemistryDDU Gorakhpur University2003
M.ScChemistryDDU Gorakhpur University1997
B.ScChemistry, Botany,ZoologyDDU Gorakhpur University1994
IntermediateEnglish, Hindi, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.K V Kalaikunda No.1 (WB)1991
High SchoolEnglish, Hindi, Maths, Science and Social studies.K V Kalaikunda No.1 (WB)1989
ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND
FromToDesignation       Organisation 
March 2015Till dateChemistry Lab II  InchargeDept of Chemistry, NERIST
Aug 2016Till dateTEQUIP  Chemistry Department RepresentativeNERIST, TEQUIP 
July 2017May 2025NBA representative Dept of Chemistry,NERIST
July 2021Till dateNIRF memberNERIST
July 2020July 2023ICC memberInternal Complaint Committee (ICC) under sexual harassment of woman at work place
Nov 2023Till dateAuthorized CoordinatorAuthorized coordinator to conduct Non-formal Sanskrit Education(NFSE)
Oct 2023Till dateNCC, CTO(SW)NERIST
Feb 2023Till dateLab IV & V InchargeDept of Chemistry, NERIST
May 2024Till dateNodal OfficerNodal Officer for promotion of Yoga activity
April 2025Till dateR & D CoordinatorR & D Cell, NERIST
SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS
TopicFunding AgencyYear
Mn-peroxidase from Musa paradisiaca stem juice.DST-New Delhi2013
Coal depolymerising enzymes from indigenous fungi: Identification, Purification and application.UGC-New Delhi2009
Semi-solid state cultivation, purification and biotechnological applications of ligninperoxidase from the fungal strains Gleophyllum striatum, Hexagona tenuis, Lenzites betulina, Lenzites  sepiaria , and Loweporus  lividusDST- New Delhi2005
Isolation, characterization and biotechnological applications of ligninperoxidase from Pleurotus sajor caju.CSIR-New Delhi2000
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
  1. American Chemical Society, Regular member no. 3100796
  2. Indian council of Chemist LF/1544
  3. Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists LF/105/2010 
  4. Annual member of Indian Science Congress
  5. Society for Chemical Industry(SCI) e-membership no. 233512
TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
TitleCourse CodeModuleSemester
Bio-Inorganic Chemistry8002   M.Sc Semester-I
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry8016M.ScSemester-II
Inorganic Chemistry-I7101M.ScSemester-I
Inorganic Chemistry-II7201M.ScSemester-II
PHDS SUPERVISED
TopicScholar NameStatus of PHDRegistration Year
ISOLATION, PURIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS OF VERSATILE PEROXIDASE FROM EDIBLE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.NIVEDITA  RAI Awarded 2020 2015
PURIFICATION AND BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF CATALASES FROM PLANT SOURCENENE TAKIOAwarded    20222017
PLANT CARBONIC ANHYDRASES: IN VITRO DETERMINTION, CHARACTERIZATION AND IT'S POSSIBLE GLOBAL IMPLICATIONSANINDITA HAZARIKAAwarded 20242019
ISOLATION, CHARACTERIZATION APPLICATION OF MANGANESE   PEROXIDASE ENZYME FROM     INDIGENOUS FUNGIROHIDA AMIN HOQUEAwarded 20252020
PARTICIPATION IN SHORT TERM COURSES
Course NameSponsored ByDate
Short term course and training on Bioinformatical Approaches for Protein Sequences Analyses and Structure Predictions. BIF, COEBI, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. DBT-New Delhi
And  Dept. of Higher Education, UP		Feb 8-9, 2013.
Short term programme on Induction Training. NERIST, Nirjuli, Itanagar.NITTTR-KolkataSept 11-20, 2015
4th INDEST User Convention (E-journals User Training Workshop) NERIST, Nirjuli, Itanagar.AICTE-INDEST User Committee, NERISTAug 22-23, 2015 and Oct 31, 2015.
Biology for Engineers (One week)IIT BombayJune5-9, 2017
Teaching and Research Methodology Refresher Course at NERISTNITTTER CalcuttaSept 11-20, 2015
Orientation programme of one month at Guwahati UniversityHRDC, Guwahati UniversityDec 15, 2018 to Jan 11, 2019

UGC sponsored Refresher course at DDU Gorakhpur University.		HRDC, Gorakhpur University
Two weeks online training programme on “Digital Tools for Writing, Authoring and Reviewing Manuscripts” AICTE/NBA/UGC Ministry of electronics and information technologyElectronic & ICT academies, MNIT Jaipur, NIT Patna and IIT GuwahatiSept 21 to Oct 02, 2020.
107th Indian Science Congress, Venue: University of Agricultural Sciences, BangaloreUniversity of Agricultural Sciences, BangaloreJan 3-7,2020.
FDP on “Biological Inorganic Chemistry”NPTELJuly-Oct, 2022
13th Refresher Course in ChemistryHRDC, Gorakhpur UniversityDec 08-12, 2023
4thNEP 2020 orientation and sensitizing program under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC)UGCFeb 29-Mar08, 2024
PUBLICATIONS
  1. Antharika Dutta, Neki Borang and Meera Yadav (2026) Fungal Biodiversity and Oxidative Enzymes: Nature-Based Solutions for Lignin Degradation and Circular Economy Applications, Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Accepted 2026
  2. Antharika Dutta, Neki Borang and Meera Yadav (2026) Extracellular oxidoreductase exhibiting aryl alcohol oxidase activity for enzyme-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles, Biocatalysis and Biotransformation, https://doi.org/10.1080/10242422.2026.2703596
  3. Neki Borang, Antarikha Dutta and Meera Yadav (2026) Lignin Valorization into Functional Nanocarriers and Nanoparticle-Enabled Enzyme Immobilization: Emerging Strategies for Sustainable Detoxification of Agroecosystems, Biocatalysis and Biotransformation, https://doi.org/10.1080/10242422.2026.2686655
  4. Antharika Dutta, Neki Borang and Meera Yadav (2026) Ligninolytic enzymes as biogeochemical catalysts: distribution, redox regulation, and role in organic carbon turnover, Acta Geochimica, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11631-025-00845-z
  5. Neki Borang, Antarikha Dutta and Meera Yadav (2026)“Isolation, Purification and Immobilization of lignin peroxidase from Trichoderma pleuroticola: Enhanced stability and azo dye decolorization performance. Current Organocatalysis Accepted 2026.
  6. Phuntso Gombu, Arfana Sultana Begum, Rimjim Bharali, and Meera Yadav (2026) Characterization and Application in Biotransformation of Veratryl Alcohol by Alcohol Dehydrogenase, Current Organocatalysis Accepted 2026.
  7. Antharika Dutta, Neki Borang and Meera Yadav (2025) An Aryl alcohol oxidase, a rare auxiliary enzyme: It’s role in lignin degradation and its potential applications. ISSN 2774-0226 (Online). TRENDS IN SCIENCES 2025; 22(10): 9715.https://doi.org/10.48048/tis.2025.9715
  8.  Neki Borang, Antarikha Dutta and Meera Yadav (2025)“Structural Insights, Biocatalytic Characteristics, and Application Prospects of Lignin Peroxidase for Sustainable Biotechnology - A Critical Review of Recent Progress and Future Directions” TRENDS IN SCIENCES 2025; 22(6): 9716 https://doi.org/10.48048/tis.2025.9716
  9. Anindita Hazarika, Meera Yadav (2025) "Extraction, Purification, and kinetic studies of Carbonic Anhydrase from Spinacia olecea leaves and its efficiency in CO2 Sequestration. Current Organocatalysis, DOI: 10.2174/0122133372385699250911110016
  10. Shilpa Saikia, Anurag Sharma, H.S. Yadav, Meera Yadav (2025) The Effect of Heavy Metal Ions on Peroxidase Activity from Raphanus Sativus, Current Organocatalysis,  Volume 12, Issue 3, 2025 pp 191 – 201 http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0122133372355202250130095303
  11. Hoque, R.A.,Yadav,M.,(2025) Biocatalytic degradation of sulfur and nitrogen-containing organic pollutants by Manganese peroxidase from Trichoderma parestonica. Analytical Chemistry Letters. https://doi.org/10.1080/22297928.2025.2450616 vol14, 1-17
  12. Neki Borang, Antharika Dutta and Meera Yadav (2025) Structural Insights, Biocatalytic Characteristics, and Application Prospects of Lignin Peroxidase for Sustainable Biotechnology- A Critical Review of Recent Progress and Future Directions,  22(6): 9716,  https://doi.org/10.48048/tis.2025.9716
  13. Anindita Hazarika, Meera Yadav (2025) "Isolation, Purification, and Characterization of Carbonic Anhydrase from Spinacia olecea (Spinach) leaves and its Application in CO2 Sequestration. Current organocatalysis , Accepted 2025
  14. Shilpa Saikia, Meera Yadav (2025) The Effect of Heavy Metal Ions on Peroxidase Activity from Raphanus Sativus, Current Organocatalysis Accepted. 2025
  15. Antharika Dutta, Neki Borang and Meera Yadav (2025) An Aryl alcohol oxidase, a rare auxiliary enzyme: It’s role in lignin degradation and its potential applications. Trends in Science. ISSN 2774-0226 (Online). Accepted 2025
  16. Shilpa Saikia, Meera Yadav, & Hardeo Singh Yadav (2024) "In-silico Analysis of Peroxidase from Raphanus Sativus" Current Proteomics. Vol. 21(5), 523-542.
  17. Rohida Amin Hoque, Meera Yadav (2024)"Impact of green synthesis of Ag-nanoparticle using extracellular manganese peroxidase on different dye degradation". Current Organocatalysis  Vol 12, 1-14, ISSN 2213-3372
  18. Anindita Hazarika, Meera Yadav,(2024) “Computational analysis and inhibition study of carbonic anhydrase from Azadirachta indica leaves". Current Proteomics. ISSN No. 1875-6247. "Current Proteomics", Vol. 21, No. 5, Accepted
  19. Nene Takio, Anindita Hazarika and Meera Yadav “Biotransformation of Cinnamic Acid, Cinnamaldehyde, Furfural and Epoxidation of Cyclohexene by Plant Catalase ” Current Organocatalysis, Volume 11, Number 3, 2023, pp. 185-204.
  20. Rohida Amin Hoque, Meera Yadav, Hardeo Singh Yadav and Rimlee Borah “Purification and characterization of novel manganese peroxidase from Trichoderma parestonica and its bio-conversion study of toxic arylamine its bio-conversion study of toxic arylamine”. Analytical Chemistry Letters.  Vol 13(6), 2023, 641-659 ISSN 2229-7928,
  21. Anindita Hazarika, Meera Yadav and Chinmoy Bhuyan “Isolation, purification, and characterization of carbonic anhydrase from Azadirachta indica (neem) leaves and its CO2 sequestration efficiency ” Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology,(2023) 53: 102855
  22. Rohida Amin Hoque, Meera Yadav, Umesh Yadava,  Nivedita Rai, Shivani Negi and Hardeo Singh Yadav “Active site determination of novel plant versatile peroxidase extracted from Citrus sinensis and bioconversion of β‑naphthol” 3 Biotech (2023) 13: 345
  23. Anindita Hazarika, Meera Yadav “Biomineralization of carbon dioxide by carbonic anhydrase” Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology,(2023)51, August 2023, 102755
  24. Basumatary Dencil, Yadav  Hardeo Singh and Yadav Meera “Potentail applications of peroxidase from Luffa acutangular in biotransformation” Chemical Papers (2023).
  25. Basumatary Dencil, Shilpa Sakia,Yadav  Hardeo Singh and Yadav Meera "In-silico analysis of peroxidase from Luffa acutangula" 3-Biotech, (2023)13(1):25.
  26. Shilpa Saikia, Rahul Deep Gogoi, Meera Yadav and Hardeo Singh Yadav “Isolation, purification and characterization of peroxidase from Raphanus sativus and its applications in biotransformation of cresols”. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology,(2022) 46:102540.
  27. Shilpa Saikia, Meera Yadav, Rohida Amin Hoque, and Hardeo Singh Yadav “Bioremediation mediated by manganese peroxidase – An overview” Biocatalysis and Biotransformation, (2022) 1-13.  https://doi.org/10.1080/10242422.2022.2113517
  28. Takio Nene, Meera Yadav and Hardeo Singh Yadav “Plant catalase in silico characterization and phylogenetic analysis with structural modeling” Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnoloy, (2022) 20:125. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43141-022-00404-6
  29. Anindita Hazarika, Meera Yadav, Dinesh Kumar Yadav and Hardeo Singh Yadav, “An overview of the role of nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture” Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 43(2022) 102399.
  30. Debashis Bora, Nene Takio, Dencil Basumatatry, Bidhayalaxmi, Meera Yadav and Hardeo Singh Yadav, “A peroxidase biomimetic system based on CeO2 nanoparticles” J of Water Chemistry and Technology, 2022, Vol. 44, No. 3, pp. 216–224.
  31. Basumatary Dencil, Yadav  Hardeo Singh and Yadav Meera, The Role of Peroxidases in the Bioremediation of Organic Pollutants, The Natural Products Journal 2022; 12  : e100422203351 
  32. Jitendra Kumar Sharma, Meera Yadav, Anindita Hazarika,Hardeo Singh Yadav, Nene Takio, Sadia Ameen,Pratibha Srivastava, M. Shaheer Akhtar “Influence of CeO2 nanoparticles synthesized from plant extracts on the catalytic performance of isolated catalase from carrots”. Emergent Materials https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-022-00346-2, 2022
  33. Nene Takio, Meera Yadav and Hardeo Singh Yadav “ Catalase-mediated remediation of Environmental pollutants and potential application-A review”, Biocatalysis and Biotransformation, vol. 39, no. 6, 389-407, 2021.
  34. Nene Takio, Meera Yadav, Mridusmita Burman and Hardeo Singh Yadav, “Purification, characterisation, immobilization and kinetic studies of catalase from a novel source sechium edule”, Int. J of chemical kinetics, DOI: 10.1002/kin.21468, 1-15, (2020).
  35. Nivedita Rai, Meera Yadav & Hardeo Singh Yadav, “Purification and characterisation of versatile peroxidase from citrus sinensis leaf extract and its application in green chemistry”, Analytical chemistry letters, DOI:10.1080/22297928.2020.1833751, 10:4, 524-536, (2020).
  36. Meera Yadav, Dencil Basumatary, Parag Nath and Hardeo Singh Yadav, “Catalytic biotransformations  and  inhibition study of Peroxidase from Luffa aegyptiaca”,Current Organocatalysis., DOI 10.2174/2213337207666200211095038, 7, 149-157, (2020).
  37. Meera Yadav, Nivedita Rai and Hardeo Singh Yadav, “Bioconversion of Lignocellulose materials using different pre-treatment strategies - A review”, Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment., DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.33195.46889, 24:12, 167-183,(2020).
  38. Yadav, M., Yadav, K.S.,Yadav, P., Yadav, D. and Yadav, K.D.S. “ Wide occurrence of manganese peroxidase in plants.” Global Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology.7(2), 234-238(2018).
  39. Yadav, M. and Yadav, H. S. “The Role of Peroxidase in the Enzymatic Oxidation of Phenolic compounds to Quinones from Luffa aegyptiaca (gourd) fruit juice.” Green chemistry letters and reviews. 10,154-161 (2017).
  40. Yadav, M., Yadav,S., Yadav, D. and Yadav, K.D.S.”In- silico analysis of Manganese Peroxidases from different fungal sources”.Current Proteomics. 14(3), 201-213 (2017).
  41. Rai, N., Yadav, M. and Yadav, H. S. “Manganese peroxidase from Luffa acutangula fruit juice”. Current Biochemical Engineering.  Vol 4(3),188-193(6) (2017).
  42. Yadav, M., Yadav, H.S. and  Rai, N. ” Enzymatic Characterisation of Lignin peroxidase from Luffa aegyptiaca fruit juice.”Am J of Plant Science. 7, 649-656, (2016).
  43. Yadav, M. and Yadav, H. S. “Applications of ligninolytic enzymes to pollutants, wastewater, dyes, soil, coal, paper and polymers.” Environ Chem Letts. 13, 309-318, (2015).
  44. Yadav,M., Singh, S.K. and Yadava, S. “Coal depolymerizing activity from Indigenous fungi”. International conference proceedings. Acta Biologica Indica, 2(2):444-450© (2013).
  45. Yadav,P.,  Yadav, M., Yadav, K.D.S.,  Sharma, J. K. and Singh, V.K. “Purification of Chloroperoxidase from Musa paradisiaca stem juice.” International Journal  of Chemical Kinetics, DOI 10.1002/kin.20746, pp 92-100, (2013).
  46. Yadav,M., Singh, S.K. and Yadava, S. “Purification, Characterisation and coal depolymerising activity of lignin peroxidase from Lenzitus betulina MTCC – 1183”. Appl. Biochem and Microbiol.  48, No.6, 583-589, (2012).
  47. Yadav,P., Singh, V.K., Yadav, M.,  Singh, S.K. and Yadav, K.D.S. “Purification and characterization of Mn-peroxidase from Musa paradisiaca (banana) stem juice.” Indian Journal of Biochem and Biophysics, 49, 42-48, (2012).
  48. Yadav,M., Singh, S.K., Yadava, S. and Yadav, K.D.S.  “Coal depolymerisation and haloperoxidase activity of Mn-peroxidase from Fomes durissimus MTCC-1173.”Bioinorganic Chemistry and Application. Vol. 2011. Article ID 260802, 8 pages doi:10.1155/2011/260802. (2011)
  49. Yadav, M.,  Sharma, J.K.,  Singh, S.K. and Yadav, K.D.S.  “Oxidation of polyaromatic  hydrocarbons  in system containing organic solvent by ligninperoxidase from Gleophyllum  striatum MTCC- 1117”. Environmental Technology. 32, 1287-1294, (2011).
  50. Sharma, J.K., Yadav, M., Singh, N.P. and Yadav, K.D.S.  “Purification and Characterisation of         ligninperoxidase from Pycnoporus sanguineus MTCC – 137”.Appl.  Biochem and Microbiol. 47, 532-537 (2011).
  51. Yadav, M., Yadav, K.S.,  Singh, S.K. and Yadav, K.D.S.  “Purification of  ligninperoxidase from Hexagona tenuis MTCC – 1119 and its kinetic properties in  aqueous medium containing  miscible organic solvents.” Indian Journal of Chemistry (Sec-B)  Vol. 49B, No.4, 489-494, (2010).
  52. Yadav, P., Singh, V.K., Yadav, M. and Yadav, K.D.S.  “Purification of lignin  peroxidase from the juice of Musa paradisiacal stem”. Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 25, 1113- 1116, (2009).
  53. Yadav, M., Yadav, P. and Yadav, K.D.S. “Purification and Characterisation of  ligninperoxidase from Loweporus lividus MTCC – 1178”. Eng. in life Sciences 9, 124 -  129, (2009).
  54. Yadav,M., Yadav, P. and Yadav, K.D.S. “Characterisation and coal  depolymerizing activity of ligninperoxidase from Lenzitus seperia MTCC – 1170”. Biochemistry (Moscow). 74, No. 10. 1125-1131, (2009).
  55. Yadav, M., Singh, S.K. and Yadav K.D.S. “Purification and Characterisation of ligninperoxidase from Pleurotus sajor caju”. Journal of wood Chemistry and Technology.  29, 59-74 (2009).
  56. Yadav, M. and Yadav, K.S. “Decolorization of pulp and paper mill effluent by Pleurotus sajor caju.”  Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering. 50, 89-92 (2008).
  57. Yadav, M. and Yadav, K.D.S “Enzymatic characteristics of ligninperoxidase by Penicillium     citrinum, Fusarium oxysporum and Aspergillus terreus using n-propanol as the substrate”  Indian J. of Biochem.& Biophy., 43, 48-51 (2006).
  58. Yadav, M., Yadav, R.S.S.  and Yadav, K.D.S. “Secretion of ligninperoxidase by Penicillium      citrinum, Fusarium oxysporum and Aspergillus terreus,” Indian J. of Expt. Biol., 40, 802-806 (2002)
  59. Shanmugam, V., Yadav, M and Yadav,  K.D.S. “n-propanol as a substrate for assaying the ligninperoxidase activity of Phanerochaete chrysosporium,” Indian J. of Biochem and Biophys, 36, 39-43 (1999).
  60. Patent Granted: Chloroperoxidase from Musa Paradisiaca. (Granted 2019). Ref No. 2988/DEL/2012  dated 25/09/2012 16:47:15”. 
  61. Patent Published: Determination of catalytic site of versatile peroxidase from citrus sinensis.  Application no. 202431005716 filed on 29.01.2024 Published on 06.03.2026

Book

1.  Biochemistry: Fundamental and Bioenergetics, Bentham Publications, ISBN: 978-1-68108-847-1, 2021

2. Advances in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Research, Techniques, and Applications, Volume 6, 2026, S1052B1, IIP Series, ISBN: 978-81-6774-002-1, IIP Iterative International Publishers

Chapters in Book

1.Antharika Dutta, Neki Borang and Meera Yadav (2026). Carbon dioxide capture and storage by carbonic anhydrase based biomineralization. I book entitled “Handbook of Carbon Negative Footprint Materials” Springer Nature.

2. Arfana Sultana Begum, Bhaskar Jyoti Saikia, Nabadeep Bharali and Meera Yadav,(2026) EMERGING ROLES OF MICROBIAL XYLANASES IN INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY, In book: Advances in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Research, Techniques, and Applications – Volume 6 2026 S1052B1 Publisher: Iterative International Publishers (IIP) https://doi.org/10.58532/nbennurABBRV6B1P2C4

3. Neki Borang, Antarika Dutta and Meera Yadav (2026) ENZYME IMMOBILIZATION STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCED BIOCATALYSIS IN INDUSTRIAL AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS,  In book: Advances in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Research, Techniques, and Applications – Volume 6 2026 S1052B1 Publisher: Iterative International Publishers (IIP) https://doi.org/10.58532/nbennurABBRV6B1P2C2

4. Antarika Dutta, Neki Borang and Meera Yadav (2026) NANOPARTICLES AS NUCLEANTS IN PROTEIN CRYSTALLIZATION: A BIOENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE ON MECHANISMS AND APPLICATIONS, Advances in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Research, Techniques, and Applications IIP Series | Volume 6 | 2026 | ISSN: 3070-7617 (Online) E-ISBN: 978-81-6774-003-8| Document Code: V6B1P2C1

5. Pranjit Sakia, Nabin Sharma, Nagendra Nath Yadav, Phuntso Gonbu (2025). "Contribution of nanotechnology to food safety and sustainable agriculture" in ACS Book : "Role of nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture and food security"
Manuscript ID: bk-2024-00572m.R1 Accepted 2025.

6. Hoque, R.A., Yadav, M. Yadav, H. S (2024). Ligninolytic enzyme : Microbial sources , Production, Purification, and Biotechnological Applications, Wiley, ISBN 9783527352906.

7. Rohida Amin Hoque, Meera Yadav and Anindita Hazarika, “Sulfur and magnesium-based nanofertilizer: synthesis, characterization, and applications”  in book entitled “Nanofertilizer Synthesis Methods and Types” ELSALAM-NST-1634359  Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-443-13535-4, 2024.

8. Debashis Bora , Neetu Yadava, Meera Yadav and Pramod K. Yadav (2022)Catalysis: As an activator and its impact. Title of Book “Applied Biotechniques” Eds. Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Pramod Kumar Yadav Dr. Anuradha Kalani. Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma, Homage publications New Delhi ISBN: 978-93-84984-76-2 pp  

9. Debashis Bora, Meera Yadav, Neetu Yadava and Pramod K. Yadav (2022)Kinetics of Enzyme Catalysis: Future Prospects. Title of Book“Applied Biotechniques” Eds. Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Pramod Kumar Yadav Dr. Anuradha Kalani. Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma, Homage publications New Delhi ISBN: 978-93-84984-76-2  

10. Anindita Hazarika, Meera Yadav and Pramod K. Yadav (2022)Recent Trends in Analysis and Monitoring of Water Quality . Title of Book “Sustainable Environmental Practices” Eds. Prof. Nand Lal, Prof. Varsha Gupta Dr. Pramod Kumar Yadav, Dr. Swasti Srivastava, Homage Publication 198, Site-1, Viaspuri New Delhi–18,ISBN : 978-93-84984-73-1  

11. Anindita Hazarika , Shilpa Saikia , Bidyalaxmi Devi , Meera Yadav , Hardeo Singh Yadav “Oxidoreductase metalloenzymes as green catalyst for phytoremediation of environmental pollutants” in book entitled “Phytoremediation Technology for the Removal of Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants from Soil and Water”, Editors Vineet Kumar, Maulin P. Shah, Sushil Kumar Shahi, ISBN 9780323857635, 2022, Elsevier Science.

12. Takio Nene, Meera Yadav (2021) Scope and Importance of Biological Chemistry. Meera Yadav & Hardeo Singh Yadav (Eds.), Biochemistry: Fundamental and Bioenergetics (pp 1-32), Bentham Science Publishers, UAE.  

13. Takio Nene, Meera Yadav (2021) Electrostatic and Vander waals forces. Meera Yadav & Hardeo Singh Yadav (Eds.), Biochemistry: Fundamental and Bioenergetics (pp 55-72), Bentham Science Publishers, UAE.  

14. Takio Nene, Meera Yadav (2021) Introduction to physical techniques for determination of structure of biopolymers. Meera Yadav & Hardeo Singh Yadav (Eds.), Biochemistry: Fundamental and Bioenergetics (pp 90-117), Bentham Science Publishers, UAE.  

15. Takio Nene, Meera Yadav (2021) Structure of water Acid-base and Buffers, Meera Yadav & Hardeo Singh Yadav(Eds.), Biochemistry: Fundamental and Bioenergetics (pp 33-56), Bentham Science Publishers, UAE. ISBN ISBN: 978-1-68108-847-1  

16.Yadav,M., 2019. Ecofriendly development of environmental sustainability by ligninolytic enzymes article in Kalita, U., Kakati, D., Patgiri, D.(Eds.), Reflection, Purbayon publication, UGC-HRDC Guwahati University, India, pp 228-230. ISBN:978-93-88593-16-8.

17. Yadav, M. and Yadav, K.D.S. “Structural and functional aspects of lignolytic enzymes” Chapter in a book entitled “Lignocellulose Biotechnology: Future Prospects”. I.K. International Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi pp 63-88 (2007).ISBN81-88237- 58- 2

18. Yadav, M., Singh, S.K., Yadava, S. and Yadav, K.D.S “Biofuel Production by Lignolytic enzymes” in a book series entitled “Energy Science and Technology”. Edited by Prof. U C Sharma, Shiva Kumar and Ram Prasad volume 3.  Studium Press LLC, USA, Pp 475-494. (2015). ISBN: ISBN:1-62699- 068-9 SERIES ISBN:1-62699- 061-1

19. Yadav, M., Singh, S.K. and Yadav, K.D.S.  “Lignolytic Enzymes for Water Depollution, Coal Breakdown and Paper Industry.” in a book entitled “CO2 sequestration, Biofuels and Depollution” in a series of  “Environmental chemistry for a Sustainable World”. Vol 5. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-11906-9_10. pp 359-376. E.Lichtfouse et al. (eds). Springer International Publishing Switzerland Jan 14, (2015).ISSN 2213-7114 ISSN 2213-7122 (electronic)2015.
MISCELLANEOUS

Seminar and Symposia participated and attended

International

  1. International Seminar on “Emerging trends in Biotechnology Dec 4 – 6, 2009. Venue: IT-BHU, Varanasi.
  2. International Seminar on “ Chemical Biology For Discovery: perspectives and  Challenges” Jan 15 – 18, 2010.Venue: CDRI - Lucknow.
  3. World Congress on Biotechnology 2012, May 4-6, 2012. Venue: Leonia International  Convention Centre, Hyderabad, A.P., India.
  4. International Conference on Environmental Impact on Human Health and Therapeutic Challenges, 6th Annual Convention of Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP) 2012. Venue: Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, A.P
  5. International Conference on Chemistry and Materials Prospects and Perspectives (ICCMPP-2012), Dec 14-16, 2012. Venue: Dept. of Applied Chemistry, School for Physical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.
  6. International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICNN-2013), Nov 18-20, 2013. Venue: Dept. of Physics, School for Physical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.
  7. International Conference on Biodiversity, Bioresources and Biotechnology, Jan 30-31, 2014. Venue: The Quoram Hotel, Mysore, Karnataka.
  8. International Conference on Chemistry and Medicinal Plants in Translational Medicine for Healthcare, March 1-4, 2014. Venue: Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi.
  9. Asian Plant Science Conference, Nov 1-3, 2014. Venue: Hotel Nirvana, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
  10. Peroxidase catalysed organic transformations within green chemistry domain, HS Yadav, DencilBasumatary, Parag Kumar Nath and MeeraYadav. International conference on “Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences (ICETCS)” Feb 24-25, 2018, DDU Gorakhpur University.
  11. Enzymatic oxidation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons compounds from citrus maxima leaf extract.NiveditaRai and MeeraYadav.International conference on “Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences (ICETCS)” Feb 24-25, 2018, DDU Gorakhpur University.
  12. Exploration of catalase enzyme activity from plant sources in North Eastern Region of India. International conference on “Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences (ICETCS)”.Takio Nene,MeeraYadav and Hardeo Singh Yadav.Feb 24-25, 2018, DDU Gorakhpur University.
  13. Study of catalase enzyme activity from Chayote squash species. International conference on “Frontiers in chemical sciences (FICS)”.  Takio Nene, Meera Yadav and Hardeo Singh Yadav. Dec 6-8, 2018, Dept. of Chemistry, IIT Guwahati.
  14. Catalytic Biotransformations And Inhibition Study of Peroxidase Modern Trends in Inorganic Chemistry- Dec11, Dec13, 2019.Dept. of Chemistry, IIT Guwahati. International (within country) 2019-12-14
  15. Oxidoreductase-Metalloenzyme: catalysis in green chemistry domain 10th Edition of Global Conference on Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology” Conference held on March 28-30, 2022-02-28
  16. Key role of catalase enzyme in catalysis “12th Edition of Global Conference on Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology” Conference held on September 05-07, 2022
  17. Catalytic biotransformations by peroxidases“13th Edition of International Conference on Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology”  Conference held on October 21-22, 2022

National

  1. National Seminar on “Heterocyclic Chemistry – New Dimensions”March 18-20, 2001. Venue : Deptt. of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.
  2. National Seminar on “Thermodynamics and Reaction Dynamics” March 23 – 25, 2003     Venue : Deptt. of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.
  3. Harnarain Lal Memorial National Seminar on “Some Concepts as  function of molecular structure” Jan 9 – 10, 2005 Venue : Deptt. of  Chemistry, M G P G College, Gorakhpur.
  4. National Seminar on “ Biological Chemistry: Advancing Frontiers” March 22 –23, 2005 Venue : Deptt. of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.
  5. National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences” March 28 – 29, 2007. Venue : Deptt. of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.
  6. Sensitization workshop on DST’s Women Scientists scheme (WOS-A) June 20 21,2007.Venue : Sugarcane Research Station,Kunraghat, Gorakhpur.
  7. DSA seminar in Chemistry March 13-14, 2008. Venue : Deptt. of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.
  8. National Seminar on “Emerging trends in Chemical Sciences” September 26  27, 2008.Venue : Deptt. of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.
  9. National Seminar on “Thermodynamics of living and non-living systems” Dec 17 – 18, 2009. Venue: Deptt. of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.
  10. National Seminar on “Frontier areas of Chemical Sciences” March 20-21, 2010. Venue: Deptt. Of Chemistry, St. Andrew’s College, Gorakhpur.
  11. National Seminar on “Computational Chemistry –Current Prospectives” March 14 – 15, 2011.  Venue: Deptt. of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University,Gorakhpur.
  12. National Seminar on “Biotechnology for Sustainable Development” Nov 15-17, 2011.Venue: Deptt. of Biotechnology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.
  13. XXX Annual conference of “Indian Council of Chemists” Dec 28-30, 2011. Venue: Deptt. of Chemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
  14. Workshop on DST-Woman Sencitization 2012, Aug 13, 2012. Venue: Dept. of Botany, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.
  15. National Workshop on Nanaotechnology and its Applications (Jan 18-20, 2013). Venue: Dept. of Applied Sciences, MMM Engineering College, Gorakhpur.
  16. First U.P Science Congress March 2-4, 2013. Venue: DDU Gorakhpur University,Gorakhpur.
  17. National Symposium on Chemistry and Environment (NSCE-2013). March 15-16, 2013. Venue: Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
  18. National Seminar on Current Perspectives in Chemical Sciences Research, March 26, 2014.Venue: Department of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.
  19. Enzymatic oxidation of phenolic compounds to quinones from Luffa aegyptiaca(gourd) fruit juice. Nivedita Rai and Meera Yadav. Symposium on “Recent Advancements in Environmental Research [RAER 2017]” on 5th June, 2017 at IIT Guwahati.
  20. CeO2 Nanoparticle As An Emerging Catalase Mimicking Activity Indian Science Congress, Jan 03 to Jan07, 2020.University of Agriculture, Bangalore National 2020-01-06
  21. Invited lecture on “Molecular symmetry” on 21.10.2011 Invited lecture on “Molecular symmetry” on 21.10.2011 State/University 2011-10-21
  22. Invited lecture on “Molecular vibration” on 01.12.2012 Invited lecture on “Molecular vibration” on 01.12.2012.MPPG College, Gorakhpur State/University 2012-12-01