Qualifications
Ph.D. (2008) from CCS University,
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with the School of Life Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
M.Sc. (2002) from School of Life
Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India
B.Sc. (1995) from Magadh University,
Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India
Publications (selected)
1. Subhosh Chandra MRG, Shruthi K, Sivaprasad BV, Chandrasekhar
T, Rao KM, Maddela NR, Prasad R* (2025) Cellulases production by Aspergillus
unguis in solid state fermentation and enzymatic hydrolysis of dilute acid‑treated
groundnut fodder. Current Microbiology 82:94.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-024-04031-x
2. Prasad R*, Bueno J (2025) Editorial: Bioactive containing
plant based waste for (nano)-biocomposites: applications in biomedicine,
health, and bioremediation. Frontiers in Chemistry (Accepted)
3. Abioye OP, Umaru S, Aransiola SS, Oyewole OA, Maddela NR,
Prasad R (2025) Production of laccase by Bacillus subtilis and Aspergillus
niger for treatment of textile effluent. Sustainable Chemistry for the
Environment https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100222
4. Chaudhary R, Sharma C, Kumar V, Rajput V, Naik B, Prasad R,
Sharma S, Kumar V (2025) Millet biofortification for enhanced iron content:
Roadmap for combating hidden hunger. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.101654
5. Sarma H, Ramchiary C, Sen B, Daimary M, Prasad R* (2025)
Integration of nitric oxide signaling in plant stress responses: Unveiling its
role in enhancing crop tolerance to abiotic stress. Discover Plants 2:32.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00102-w
6. Kumar A, Pandit S, Sharma K, Aggarwal S, Kuhad RC, Mathuriya
AS, Dikshit PK, Mishra SK, Seth CS, Prasad R* (2024) Microbial degradation of
cellulose extracted from wheat bran for bioelectricity production using
microbial fuel cell. Process Safety and Environmental Protection 190: 574-585.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.06.076
7. Sonowal S, Prasad R* (2024) Exploring the effect of tea dust
magnetic biochar in agricultural crops grown in polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons contaminated soil. Green Processing and Synthesis 13(1): 20240109.
https://doi.org/10.1515/gps-2024-0109
8. Nilza N, Prasad R, Varma A, Salam MD (2024) Deconstruction of
alkali lignin and lignocellulosic substrates by Aspergillus ochraceus DY1
isolated from rotten wood. Journal of Fungi 10, 810.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10120810
9. Cortez LHV, Vásquez KEA, Flor FGI*, Chang JFV, Maddela NR,
Prasad R* (2024) Banana and apple extracts with efficient microorganisms and
their effect on cadmium reduction in cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao L.). Discover
Food 4,163. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-024-00205-5
10. Adelaja OA, Babaniyi BR, Aransiola SA, Rodríguez-Díaz JM,
Maddela NR, Prasad R (2024) Biosorption of dyes in wastewater using
chitosan/polyethylene nanoparticle as adsorbent. Discover Catalysis 1,3.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s44344-024-00003-2
11. Singh A, Chauhan R, Rajput VD, Minkina T, Prasad R, Goel A
(2024) Exploring the insights of bioslurry-nanoparticle amalgam for soil
amelioration. Environmental Science Pollution Research 31: 58310–58323
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35003-05
12. Pandit C, Pandit S, Kuhad RC, Ray S, Mishra SK, Mathuriya
AS, Prasad R* (2024) Microalgal bioethanol production for sustainable
development: Current status and future prospects. Indian Journal of
Microbiology https://doi.org/10.1007/s12088-024-01364-w
13. Raza A, Khandelwal K, Soumya Pandit S, Singh M, Kumar S,
Rustagi S, Ranjan N, Verma R, Priya K, Prasad R* (2024) Exploring the potential
of metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles for reinforced disease management in
agricultural systems: A comprehensive review. Environmental Nanotechnology,
Monitoring & Management https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2024.100998
14. Allah A, Bashir S, Alabi M, Kareem FA, Afolabi FJ, Aransiola
SA, Seth CS, Maddela NR, Prasad R* (2024) Anti-diarrhoea properties of ethanol
extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit pulp: in vivo and in silico studies.
Advances in Traditional Medicine https://doi.org/10.1007/s13596-024-00783-w
15. Alabi MA, Adigun TO, Ajagun EJ, Adeegbe JF, Ibrahim TH,
Na'Allaha A, Afolabic FJ, Aladodoa RA, Abdulsalam TA, Kareem FA, Aransiola SA,
Maddela NR, Prasad R* (2024) Syzygium aromaticum ethanol extract mitigates
formalin-induced inflammatory oedema: In vivo evaluation and molecular
mechanism exploration. South African Journal of Botany
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2024.07.040
16. Singh V, Pandit C, Ray S, Pandit S, Ranjan N, Sharma D,
Sarma H, S.J. G, Makkar R, Rustagi S, Malik S, Prasad R, Joshi SJ (2024)
Rhamnolipids: Green surfactant for environmental bioremediation of polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Environmental Quality Management
https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22282
17. Chauhan R, Bhargava P, Singh A, Prasad R*, Goel A (2024)
Exploring the impact of mycogenic selenium nanoparticles on production of
exopolysaccharides from arid zone bacteria. Biocatalysis and Agricultural
Biotechnology https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103313
18. Reddy KV, Ranjit P, Erukulla Priyanka E, Maddela NR, Prasad
R* (2024) Bioremediation of heavy metals-contaminated sites by microbial
extracellular polymeric substances - A critical view. Environmental Chemistry
and Ecotoxicology https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enceco.2024.05.002
19. Pandit C, Kumar M, Kuhad RC, Sharma K, Roy A, Shukla R,
Pandit S, Ranjan N, Mishra SK, Prasad R* (2024) Exploring the performance of
biocatalysts for biohydrogen production. Biocatalysis and Agricultural
Biotechnology https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103290
20. Yadav PS, Prasad BVS, Chandra MS, Srinivasulu M, Maddela NR,
Prasad R* (2024) Recovery of filter paperase from mouldy rice husk in solid
state fermentation by Aspergillus protuberus. Current Research in Microbial
Sciences https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmicr.2024.100254
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