BIODATA

PROF.A.K.CHOPRA
PROFESSOR OF ZOOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
& DEAN, Faculty of Life Science

Gurukula Kangri University

Hardwar-249 404 (UK)
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Name : Prof. A.K. Chopra

Address : 1- Professors’ Colony

Gurukula Kangri University
Haridwar-249 404

Designation : Professor of Zoology & Env.Science

& Dean, Faculty of Life Science

Department : Dept. of Zoology & Environmental Science

Faculty of Life Science
Gurukula Kangri University
Haridwar-249404

Date of Birth : December 14, l951

Educational Qualifications :

Lucknow University, Lucknow

• Ph.D in Zoology, Thesis title “Studies on Metabolism and Radiation Effects on
Nematode Parasites” l977
• M.Sc in Zoology, Specialisation: Parasitology l971
• B.Sc (Zool.,Bot.,& Chem) 1969

Administrative Experience: About 15 years

• 2007 to date As Dean

Faculty of Life-Science, Gurukula Kangri University,Haridwar
-Administrative work and guiding research work of M.Sc / Ph.D students related to the field
of Microbiology and Environmental Science

• 2004 to 2007 As Head

Department of Zoology,Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar
-Administrative work and guiding research work of M.Sc / Ph.D students related to the field
of Microbiology and Environmental Science

• 2003-2006 As Registrar
Gurukula Kangri University
Haridwar
-Adminstrative work

• 1999 to 2001 As Head

Department of Zoology,Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar
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 -Administrative work and Guiding research work of M.Sc / Ph.D students related to the field
of Microbiology and Environmental Science

• 1992 to 1995 As Head

Department of Zoology,Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar
-Administrative work and Guiding research work of M.Sc / Ph.D students related to the field
of Microbiology and Environmental Science

Academic Experience:

Research-- About 37 years

• 1998 to date As Professor

Department of Zoology,Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar
-Guiding research work of M.Sc and Ph.D students related to the field of Microbiology and
Environmental Science.
• l985 to 1998: As Reader
Department of Zoology,Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar
-Guiding research work of M.Sc and Ph.D students related to the field of Microbiology and
Environmental Science
• 1977 to 1985: As Lecturer
Department of Zoology, Garhwal University, Srinagar-Garhwal
-Guided research work of Ph.D students
• 1976 to 1977: As Senior Research Fellow
Department of Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research,
Chandigarh /Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh
-Performed research work on Immunity in Ancylostomiasis
• 1971 to 1976: As Research Fellow
Department of Zoology
Lucknow University, Lucknow
-Performed research work on metabolism and radiation effect on nematode parasites

Research Area:

• Studies on metabolism and radiation effect in nematode parasites

• Study of immunity in Ancylostomiasis
• Pathological studies of protozoan and helminth parasites of fishes
• Environmental and microbiological aspects

Research Guidance:

At Post-graduate level-

Forty seven students worked for M.Sc dissertation under my supervision covering important
areas of research in the field of Microbiology/Environmental Science and three are working
for M.Sc Dissertation

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At Doctorate level:

Ten students have been awarded D.Phill / Ph.D degree, working under my supervision
covering important areas of Fish-parasitology/Fish-biology/ Env. Microbiology.

Seven students are registered and doing their Ph.D work.

Kindly see Enclosure ‘A’

Research Projects Carried out:

Four research projects have been completed.

1. CSIR, New Delhi, India Project entitled ‘Pathological studies of protozoan & helminth
parasites of some economically important fishes of Garhwal hills’, Duration- 3 years
(1980-83) at Department of Zoology, Garhwal University, Srinagar- Garhwal.
2. UPCST, Lucknow, Project entitled ‘Studies on parasitic population in fresh water-fishes
of Garhwal himalaya’. Duration- 1 year (1981-82) at Department of Zoology, Garhwal
University, Srinagar-Garhwal.
3. UGC (GKV), New Delhi, Project entitled ‘Epidemiological and pathological studies of
parasitic infection in humans at Hardwar’ . Duration- 3 years (1992-95) at Deptt. of
Zoology, Gurukula Kangri University, Hardwar.
4. UGC (GKV), New Delhi, Project entitled ‘ Assessment of environmental impact of some
microbial diseases in humans at Haridwar’.Duration - 2 years (1998-2000) at Deptt. of
Zoology & Environmental Sciences, Gurukul Kangri University, Hardwar.

Research Publications :

171 research papers/ Scientific articles are published /accepted in Indian/ International
Journals of repute.
Research papers - Published: 124, Accepted: 5, Communicated: 6
Scientific articles- Published: 38

Kindly see Enclosure “B”

Journal/Proceedings edited:

Besides one Journal, a number of Proceedings have been edited.

Kindly see Enclosure “C”

Seminars/Conferences attended:

Attended 29 seminars/ conferences

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 Kindly see Encl. “D”

Members of Scientific Societies:

• Member of Society of Biosciences

• Member of Nature Conservators
• Life-member of Indian Society of Parasitology
• Life -member of Indian Science Congress
• Life -member of Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences
• Life-member of Helminthological Society
• Life-member of Hindi Vigyan Sahitya Parishad
• Life member of Zoological Society of India
• Life member of the Society -SURYA, Jhansi

Academic Honours:

• As an Organizing Committee member of the National Symposium on Fish and Their

Environment held at Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, 1996
• As Local secretary of the National Symposium on Animal protection under changing
environment held at Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, India, 1989
• As Secretary of Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences, Haridwar, 1988-1994
• As Vice-president of Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences, Haridwar, Since 1994 -
todate
• As an Organizing committee member of the National Symposium on Advances in
Limnology and Conservation of Endangered Fish species held at Garhwal University,
Srinagar-Garhwal, 1994
• As Co-Director, National Symposium on Faunistic Diversity, Bio-monitoring, Conservation
and Management, Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, India, 1998
• As Joint Secretary of the Society-SURYA, Jhansi since 1999 - todate
• As Co-Director, National Symposium on Status of India’s Faunistic Diversity and
Environment, December 29-31, 2001
• As Co-Director, National Seminar on Relevance of Biosphere, National Parks &
Sanctuaries (Protected Habitats) in Present Context, held at GKV, Haridwar, May 25-
26,2002
• As Fellow of Zoological Society of India
• As Fellow of Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences, Haridwar
• Was awarded Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences’Gold Medal for contribution in
the field of Life-Sciences and Environmental Sciences in 2001 at Haridwar
• Was awarded Nature Conservators, Kautilaya Gold Medal-2002 for out-standing
contributions in the field of Microbial Parasitology by Nature conservators, India
• Was awarded Honour 2005 for recognition of distinguishing services loyalty and devotion
as Academician by Rotary Club of Jwalapur,Haridwar (RI Distt.3080)
• As Director, National Seminar on Medicinal Plants: Conservation, Cultivation and
Utilization at GKV, Haridwar, 2005
• Was awarded ASEA Excellence Award-2005 with Gold Medal and Memento for out-
standing contributions in the field of Environment and in promotion of Society by
ASEA,Rishikesh (Uttaranchal), India
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• As Director, National Seminar on Medicinal Plants: Conservation, Cultivation and
Utilization II at GKV, Haridwar, 2006
• Was awarded SURYA Gold Medal Award-2007 for out-standing contributions in the field
of Environmental Science and in promotion of Society SURYA Society, Jhansi, 2007

Teaching Experience: Graduate and Postgraduate-About thirty years

• Eight years (1977 to 1985): As lecturer, Department of Zoology, Garhwal University,

Srinagar-Garhwal
-Teaching graduate and post-graduate classes.
• Fourteen years (1985 to 1998): As Reader, Department of Zoology& Env.Science,
Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar
-Teaching graduate and post-graduate classes.
• Eight years (1998 - to date): As Professor, Department of Zoology& Env.Science,
Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar
-Teaching graduate and post-graduate classes.

Contribution to Teaching/Academic Environment/Institutional corporate life:

-Have been actively contributing to teaching, academic environment & Institutional

corporate life.

Kindly see Enclosure “E”

Extension and Field Outreach Activities:

-Have been actively engaged in various extension and field outreach activities as
Programme Officer (August, 1986 to Sept. 1989) ,as Programme Coordinator (March 1992
to August 1995) and as Registrar (October, 2003 to October 2006)

Kindly see Enclosure “F”

(A.K.Chopra)

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 Enclosure ‘A’
(Research Guidance)

At Post-graduate level-
(M.Sc Dissertations)

• Parasitic infection in sewage of Haridwar and its impact on human health by Mr.
A.Mithal in 1987
• Incidence of Malaria Infection in BHEL locality of Haridwar by Mr. Purushottam in 1987
• Some kinetic properties of acid phosphatase activity in cysts of Giardia lamblia by Mr.
S.K.Sharma in 1988
• Effect of Ayurvedic anthelmintics on phosphatase activity of Parasmphistomum cervi by
Mr. M.K.Sharma in 1989
• Study on potability of water from different sources of two villages of Haridwar by Mr. T.S.
Negi in 1989
• Effect of bathing on water-quality of Ganga at different Ghats of Haridwar by Mr. Jamal
Hashim in 1990
• Effect of sewage on water-quality of river Ganges at Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh by Mr. Nirmal
J.Patrick in 1991
• A study on incidence of skin-diseases in humans at Haridwar by Mr. Charanjeet in 1992
• Partial purification of oxalate decarboxylase from Collybia velutipes and its diagnostic use
in human urine for oxalate detection by Mr. Sarjeet Singh in 1993
• Physiochemical and microbiological characterization of sewage-water of sewage treatment
plant at Misserpur (Haridwar) by Mr. K.K.Joshi in 1994
• A study on tuberculosis infection in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and its adjoining
areas, Haridwar by Km. Seema Sekhri in 1994
• Antimicrobial effect of Cedrus deodera on Eischerichia coli by Mr. Vijay Gupta in 1994
• In vitro antimicrobial sensitivity of different antibodies against Escherichia coli, a common
cause of urinary tract infection by Mr. Ashwani Kumar in 1995
• Antimicrobial efficacy of selected drug formulations against Staphylococcus epidermidis by
Mr. Deepak Vats in 1995
• A study on physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of waste-water effluents of
Thermal Power Station of Bharat Heavy Electircals Ltd., Haridwar by Mr. J.S.Arya in 1996
• Antimicrobial activity of some herbal medicines against Eischerichia coli by Mr. Ravi
Kumar in 1996
• A study on the impact of fly-ash on soil microbes by Mr. Sunil Chaturvedi in 1997
• In vitro antimicrobial efficacy of Ayurvedic drugs, Neemilia powder and its constituents
against Staphylococcus epidermidis by Mr. Pushpendra Kumar in 1997
• A study on aeromycoflora of Har-ki-Pauri bv Mr. Rajendra Sharma in 1997
• Physico-chemical characterization of the effluents of Chandela paper mill and Charu paper-
0mill, Haridwar by Mr. Dheeraj Sharma in 1997
• In vitro efficacy of some homoeop0athic drugs against Staphylococcus epidermidis by Mr.
Manoj Bhatt in 1998
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• Toxic and mutagenic effect of 2.4-D and cypermethrin against Rhizobium meliloti in vitro
by Mr. Neeraj Vij in 1998
• Physico-chemical characterization of effluents of Shalimar paper-mill and Maya paper-
mill ,Muzaffarnager by Mr. Arvind Chaudhary in 1998
• Effect of effluents of Doon-valley Distillery on some characteristics of water of river Song
by Mr. Muneesh Bhanot in 1999
• A Study on physico-chemical and bacteriological characteristics of water-supply for
drinking from Malin river to different villages in and aroung Kanvashram region, Kotdwara-
Garhwal by Mr. K.S.Negi in 1999
• Effects of stone-crusher dust on chlorophyll content of some economically important
trees of surrounding area of Hardwar. by Rakesh Bhonrey in 2000
• Effect of Titavi sugar industry effluents on water quality of river Hindon, Muzaffarnagar
(U.P.). by Dheeraj Singh in 2000
• A Comparative study of waste effluents at Tapri and Maheshpur sites of river Hindon at
Saharanpur(U.P.). by Amrish Kumar in 2000
• A Comparative study of some physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of
different soil habitats of Hardwar. by Anuj Dutta Sharma in 2000
• Efffect of heavy metals on fresh water pond, Sati kund at Hardwar. by Rakesh Kumar
Suman in 2001
• Physico-chemical characterization of effluents generated from an electroplating unit at
Atlas cycle industries, Sonepat (H.R). by Abhishaik Gupta in 2001
• Inventorization of macroinverebrate profile fauna of Ganga river at Bhimgoda
Barrage,Hardwar. by K.K. Sharma in 2001
• Performance study of common effluent treatment plant at Delhi with special reference to
toxicity reduction using Daphnia as test organism – by Vinay Kumar Tyagi. in 2002
• Physico-chemical characteristics of the effluents of R.B.N.S. Sugar-mill, Laksar
(Haridwar) by Dharamveer Singh. in 2002
• A study on some medicinal plants of Jammu by Sangram Singh. in 2002
• Phyico-chemical characteristics of the effluents at different sites of ETP,Indian Tobacco
Company Limited (ITC Ltd), Saharanpur by Pushpendra in 2002
• Pollution abatement scheme implemented at IFFCO Aonla unit, leading to zero effluent
Bareilly(UP) by Pramod Kumar in 2003
• Physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of the ground water across the city
Bareilly (UP)- Shiv Om Singh in 2003
• Physcio-chemical analysis of sewage at Yamuna water treatment plant, Muzaffarnagar
by Pankaj Kumar in 2003
• A project report on aerobic and anaerobic treatment of spent wash of effluent treatment
plant,Shadilal and Chemical works, Mansoorpur, Muzaffarnagar by Neeraj Kumar in 2003
• Biomonitoring of sewage water of treatment plant at Jagjeetpur Haridwar by Vinod
Kumar in 2004
• Comparative study of some physicochemical paraameters of soil irrigated with sewage
and canal water of Dehradun city (UA) by Swapnil Roy in 2004
• An ambient air quality of monitoring with special reference to polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons(PAHs) by Hariom Tyagi in 2005
• Study of Some Physico-chemical Parameters and Waste Management of Distillery
Waste Management in Dhampur Sugar Mill by Bhunendra Negi 2006

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 • Critical Issues of Water Management in Sugar Industry: A Case Study of L.H.Sugar
Industry, Pilibhit District (U.P.) by Shashi Bhushan 2007
• Physico-chemical analysis of Pharmaceutical Waste Water at Atlas Laboratories and
Pharmaceutical Limited,Sidkul,Haridwar by Sandeep Kumar 2007
• Bio-gas Generation from Industrial Effluent: A case study of Distillery effluent of India
Glycol Limited Kashipur by Sudheesh Kumar 2007

At Doctorate level:
(Ph.D Dissertations)
l. Studies on some aspects of biology of helminthic infection in economically important
coldwater fishes of Garhwal hills. -Mr. Arun Kumar, Department of Zoology, Garhwal
University, Srinagar-Garhwal, , Awarded in 1984
2. Studies on some aspects of bio-limnology of the river Yamuna in Uttarkashi and physiology
of digestion in Schizothorax richardsonii.- Mr. B.P.Madhwal, Department of Zoology,
Garhwal University, Srinagar-Garhwal , Awarded in 1985
3. A study on epidemilogy and pathology of parasitic diseases of human beings at Haridwar.-
Mr. Ravi Kant, Department of Zoology, Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, , Awarded
in 1996
4. In vitro antimicrobial activity of some higher plants. - Mr. Nandkishore, Department of
Zoology, Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, , Awarded in 1996
5. A study on epidemiology and pathology of tuberculosis infection in humans at Haridwar.-
Mr.Rajnish Tyagi, Department of Zoology, Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar,
Awarded in 2002
6. A study pm epidemiology, pathology and in vitro efficacy of certain drugs against urinary
tract infection in humans at Hardwar. Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma. Awarded in 2004
7. Impact of waste-effluents on water quality of river Kali. -Mr. Priyank Awarded in 2004.
8. Physico-chemical characteristics of certain industrial effluents and their impact on seed
germination, biomass and yield of some agricultural crops. –Ms Sangeeta Arora ,Awarded
in 2004.
9. Role of sand intermittent fitration and aquatic plants in wastewater management in Indian
conterxt. – Mr. Rajeev Rajput. , Awarded in 2005.
10. Insecticidal properties of some plants from Garhwal region of North West Himalayan
against Mosquitoes. -Mr.Firoz Alam Awarded in 2006.
11. Profile of persistent organochlorine insecticide residues in sub himalayan region of North
India. Mr.Swapnil Roy 2004 (Work in progess).
12. Influence of Municipal Solid Waste on Soil and Ground Water Status Near Foothills of Neal Parvat
Chandi Ghat Hardwar. Mr.Sandip Gupta 2005 (Work in progress)
13. Impact aAssessment of waste-effluents on water quality of river Hindon-Mr.Dheeraj
Singh 2005 (Work in progress)
14. A comparative study on the microbiological removal efficiency of Wastewater treatment
plants. Mr.Vinay Tyagi 2006
15. Effect of industrial effluent irrigation on agronomical characteristics of two leguminous
crops Phaseolus vulgaris (Linn.) nd Vigna radiata (Linn.)-Vinod kumar 2007 (Work in
progress)
16. Environmental Impact Evaluation of Torrents with special reference to Sabawala Watershed
in Doon Valley (Uttarakhand)-Nitin Kamboj 2007 (Work in progress)
17. Effect of newly constructed Tehri dam on the Water quality of river Bhagirathi-Sweta
Sanadhya 2007 (Work in progress)
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 Enclosure “B”
(List of Publications of Prof.A.K.Chopra)

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

1. Premvati, G. and Chopra, A.K. (1975). On the development of infective larvae

Nippostrongylus brasiliensis exposed to UV rays. The Indian J. Zootomy, 16:1-5

2. Premvati, G and Chopra, A.K. (1976). Effect of UV rays on embryogenesis of eggs of

Ascaridia galli (Schrank 1970) Nematoda:Ascaridida. Jap. J.Parasit., 25:415-418

3. Chopra,A.K. and Premvati, G. (1977). Glucose metabolism and latic acid production in
sheep nematodes. Indian J. Parasit., l: 93-96

4. Vinayak, V.K., Gupta, N.K. and Chopra, A.K.(1978).Protective role of sonicated

extract of Ancylostoma caninum larvae in pups. Procd. Asian Congress of Parasit. Sec.
IV: 63

5. Vinayak, V.K and Chopra, A.K.(1978). The interaction between Entamoeba histolytica
and Syphacia obvelata infection in mice, Annals of Trop.Med. and Parasit., 78: 54-57

6. Chopra, A.K. and Premvati, G. (1978). Effect of chemicals on non-specific

phosphomonoesterase activity of sheep nematodes. Geobios, 5:145-148

7. Chopra, A.K., Jain, S.K., Vinayak, V.K. and Khullar, G.K. (1978). Phospholipids in
Dipylidium caninum. Experientia, 34: 1457-1458

8. Premvati, G. and Chopra, A.K. (1979). In vitro variations of glycogen content in three
sheep nematodes. Parasitology, 78: 355-359

9. Chopra, A.K. and Premvati, G. (1980). Non-specific phosphomonoesterases of

Haemonchus contortus. Indian J. Parasit. (Supplement), 3: 14

10. Vinayak, V.K., Gupta, N.K., Chopra, A.K., Sharma, G.L., Chug, S. and Asha, K.
(1980). Efficacies of vaccines against canine hookworm disease. Indian J.Parasit.
(Supplement) 3: 129

11. Chopra, A.K. (1981). Glycogen content and its distribution in three cyclophyllidean
cestodes of sheep.Comp.Physiol.Ecol., 6:175-176

12. Vinayak, V.K., Gupta, N.K., Chopra, A.K., Sharma, G.L. and Asha, K.(1981).
Efficacies of vaccines against canine hookworm disease. Parasitology, 82: 375-382

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13. Singh, H.R., Chopra,A.K. and Kumar, A. (1981). Black spot disease in fish
Schizothorax richardsonii of Garhwal Himalaya, Indian J. Parasit., 21: 185-186

14. Chopra, A.K., Kumar, A. and Singh, H.R. (1982). Diplostomulum species, a new
metacercariae rom a cold water fish Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1932) from
Garhwal Himalaya, Procds 4th Nat. Cong.Parasit., A-18: 10

15. Chopra, A.K. and Premvati, G. (1982). A study on seasonal variations of Haemonchus
contortus (Rudolphi, 1803) in sheep of Lucknow. Procds 4th Nat. Cong.Parasit., D-19:
60

16. Chopra, A.K. (1982). A study of acid phosphatase activity in Trichuris ovis
(Nematoda). Procds of Symposium on Life Sciences and Human Well-being, 20-21

17. Chopra, A.K. and Premvati, G. (1983). Acid phosphatase activity of Haemonchus
contortus (Nematoda). Indian J.Parasit. , 6: 311-315

18. Chopra, A.K.(1983). Observations on non-specific phosphomonoesterases in relation to

glycogen content in three nematodes of sheep. Comp.Physiol.Ecol., 8:191-193

19. Chopra, A.K., Kumar, A. and Singh, H.R. (1983).Diplostomulum tetrai, a new
metacercaria from a coldwater fish Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1832) from
Garhwal Himalaya. Indian J.Parasit., 7:89-91

20. Madhwal, B.P., Chopra, A.K. and Singh, H.R. (1983). Diurnal fluctuations in physico-
chemical parameters of the river Yamuna from Garhwal Himalaya. Uttar Prad.J.Zool.,
3: 157-158

21. Chopra, A.K. and Singh, N. (1983).Occurrence of Acanthocephalan juveniles in Bufo

melanostictus of Garhwal hills. Indi. J.Helminth., 34: 15-17

22. Chopra, A.K. (1984).Some kinetic properties of Acid phosphatase in

Oesophagostomum columbianum (Nematoda). J.Curr., Bios.,1: 81-83.

23. Kumar, A., Chopra, A.K. and Singh, H.R. (1984).On two new nematodes of coldwater
fishes of Garhwal region. Uttar Prad. J.Zool., 4:130-133.

24. Kumar, A., Singh, H.R. and Chopra, A.K. (1984).Haematological changes in a
coldwater fish Schizothorax plagiostomus infected with black spot disease. Indian
J.Parasit., 8: 129-131

25. Madhwal, B.P., Singh, H.R. and Chopra, A.K. (1984). Monthly variation in the dietry
habit of Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray) from the river Yamuna in Garhwal Himalaya.
Indian J.Animal Sci., 54: 1108-1110

26. Chopra , A.K., Kumar, A. and Singh, H.R. (1984).Seasonal variation in spirurid
nematode infection of hill stream fishes of Garhwal region. Ind. J.Helminth .,36:81-88

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27. Kumar, A., Chopra, A.K and Singh, H.R. (1984). Incidence of spirurid nematode
infection of hill stream fishes of Garhwal region. Ind. J.Helminth., 36: 81-88

28. Chopra, A.K. (1985). Influence of abiotic variables on the incidence of different
nematodes of sheep. Comp.Physiol.Ecol., 10: 129-131

29. Chopra, A.K., Kumar, A. and Singh, H.R. (1985).Influence of abiotic variables in the
seasonal incidence of black spot in Schizothorax spp. of Garhwal region. Indian J.Ecol.,
12:349-353

30. Kumar, A., Chopra, A.K. and Singh, H.R. (1986). Some biochemical changes in the
liver and blood of Schizothorax spp. infected with black spot disease. Indian
J.Helminth., 38: 13-17

31. Chopra, A.K., Kumar, A. and Singh, H.R. (1986). Pathogenicity of black spot disease in
fins of Schizothorax spp of Garhwal Himalaya. Procd. Natl. Symp. Fish and Their
Env., 46-50

32. Chopra, A.K.(1986). Acid phosphatase activity in Bunostomm jtrignocephalum

(nematoda). Rivista di Parasit.III(XLVII):225-230

33. Chopra, A.K.(1986).On a new nematode of the genus Schulzia Travassos 1937 (Family:
Trichostrongylidae from Bufo melanostictus from Garhwal Himalaya. Rivista di
Parasit. II (XLVII): 323-325

34. Chopra, A.K.(1987).Seasonal variations in population of different nematodes of sheep.

J. Curr. Bios., 4: 1-4

35. Kumar, A., Chopra, A.K. and Singh, H.R. (1987). Inflammatory response of the
integument to the metacercarial infection in coldwater fish, Schizothorax spp., Acta
Parasitologica Polonica, 32: 52-58

36. Chopra, A.K. and Kumar, P.(1987). Malaria incidence in BHEL locality, Hardwar.
Him.J.Env.Zool., 1: 118-122.

37. Madhwal, B.P., Singh, H.R. and Chopra, A.K. (1987). Phosphatase activity in the
alimentary canal of Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray). Matsya, 12-13: 199-203

38. Chopra, A.K., Kumar, A., Joshi, B.D. (1988). Annual trend of malaria in and around
BHEL locality of Hardwar. Him.J.Env.Zool., 2:45-49

39. Chopra, A.K. and Mithal, A. (1988). Protozoan cysts in sewage system of Hardwar,
Him.J.Env.Zool., 2: 139-141

40. Chopra, A.K. and Mithal, A. (1988).Helminth ova load in sewage of Hardwar and its
impact on Human health. Ind. J.Helminth., 40: 160-164

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41. Singh, N., Bhandari, B.S. and Chopra, A.K. (1988). Sex related variations in Heart-beat
rate and haematological values of Bufo melanostictus of Garhwal Himalaya. Procd.
Second Nat.Symp. Ecotox., 226-331

42. Kumar, A., Chopra, A.K. and Singh, H.R. (1988).Records of nematodes in coldwater
fishes of Garhwal Himalaya, Rec.Zool.Surv., India, 85: 155-162

43. Chopra, A.K. and Sharma, S.K. (1989). Acid phosphatase activity in cysts of Giardia
lamblia. Him.J.Env.Zool., 3: 88-92

44. Chopra, A.K., Kumar, A. and Singh, H.R. (1989). Incidence of Black spot disease in
Schizothorax spp. of Garhwal Himalaya. Ind. J. Helminth., 41: 21-29.

45. Chopra, A.K., Madhwal, B.P. and Singh, H.R. (1989). Monthly variations of
carbohydrases in the alimentary canal of Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray).
Him.J.Env.Zool., 3:228-231

46. Chopra, A.K. and Purushottam Kumar (1989). Malaria infection in relation to age and
sex of human beings of BHEL Hardwar., Rivista Di Parasit., 56: 311-315

47. Madhwal, B.P., Chopra, A.K. and Singh, H.R. (1987).Monthly variations of proteasers
and lipases in the alimentary canal of Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray).
Him.J.Env.Zool., 4: 58-60

48. Chopra, A.K. and Hashim, Jamal (1990). Effect of bathing on water quality of river
Ganga at different Ghats of Hardwar. Him.J.Env.Zool., 4: 158-165

49. Chopra, A.K., Sharma, M.K. and Upadhyay, V.P.(1990). In vitro effect of ayurvedic
anthelmintics on phosphatase activity of Paramphistomum cervi. Rivista Di Parasit.,57:
309-312

50. Chopra, A.K., Madhwal, B.P. and Singh, H.R. (1990).Abiotic variables and primary
productivity of river Yamuna at Naugaon, Uttarkashi-Garhwal. Ind. J.Eco., 17:61-64

51. Chopra, A.K., Madhwal, B.P. and Singh, H.R. (1991). Hydrogen ion concentration in
the alimentary canal of Schizothorax richsrdsonii. Him.J.Env.Zool., 5: 45-47

52. Chopra, A.K. and Nirmal J.C.Patrick (1991). Characterization of pollution of domestic
sewage entering river Ganga at Rishikesh. Him.J.Env.Zool., 5: 126-129

53. Chopra, A.K., Sharma, M.K. and Upadhyay, V.P. (1991). Effect of anthelmintics on
phosphatase activity of Paramphistomum cervi., Ind.J.Helminth., 43:65-69

54. Chopra, A.K., Singh, N. and Bhatt, K.C. (1991). Effect of nematode infection on Heart-
beat rate of Bufo melanostictus. Ind.J.Helminth., 43: 156-158

55. Chopra, A.K., Singh, N. and Bhatt, K.C. (1991).Erythrocytic changes in Bufo
melanostictus naturally infected with nematodes. Ind.J.Parasitol., 15: 11-112
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56. Madhwal, B.P., Chopra, A.K. and Singh, H.R. (1992).A note on morphology of the
alimentary canal of Schizothorax richardsonii. Him.J.Env.Zool., 6: 71-75

57. Srivastava, Nirmala, Nigam, S.C. and Chopra, A.K. (1992). Disturbances in glycogen
metabolite of a few fresh-water snails infected with digenean larvae. Him.J.Env.Zool.,
6: 45-49

58. Chopra, A.K., Bhatt, K.C. Singh, N. (1992).Leucocytic changes in Bufo melanostictus
naturally infected with nematodes. Rivista Di Parasit.,59: 95-97

59. Chopra, A.K. and Abdul Rehman (1992). Effect of domestic sewage on physico-
chemical qualities of the Ganga canal water at Jwalapur, Hardwar(India).
Intern.J.Environmental Studies, (U.K.), 41: 183

60. Bist, K.L. and Chopra, A.K., (1992). Seasonal and diurnal rhythm of some physico-
chemical parameters of the river Pinder of Garhwal. Him.J.Env.Zool., 6: 172-175

61. Chopra, A.K. and Abdul Rehman (1992).Pollution of waste water entering Upper
Ganga canal at Jwalapur, Hardwar. J.Ecobiol., 4: 145-149

62. Chopra, A.K. and Abdul Rehman (1992).Effect of domestic sewage on microbiological
characteristics of Ganga canal at Jwalapur,Hardwar. . Him.J.Env.Zool., 6: 183-187

63. Chopra, A.K. and Negi, T.S. (1993). Study on potability of water from different sources
of two villages of Hardwar. Procd.Adv.Limn. & Cons. End. Fish Species, pp: 63-68

64. Chopra, A.K. Arun Kumar and Singh, H.R. (1993). Effect of strigeid metacercariae on
gills of Schizothorax richardsonii. Acta Parasitologica, 38: 99-100

65. Chopra, A.K., Bist, K.L. and Pandey, B.N. (1993). Sexual dimorphism in
Pseudoecheneis sulcatus (M’Clelland). Him.J.Env.Zool., 7: 101-102

66. Chopra, A.K., Madhwal, B.P. and Singh, H.R. (1993).Relationship of abiotic variables
and benthic fauna in river Yamuna of Garhwal Himalaya. Ind.J.Ecol., 20:53-58

67. Chopra, A.K. and Tayal, S.(1993). Alkaline phosphatase activity in relation to glycogen
content of three sheep cestodes. Ind. J.Helminth., 45: 100-103

68. Chopra, A.K. and Charanjeet (1994). A study on incidence of skin diseases in people at
Hardwar. Him.J.Env.Zool., 8: 65-70

69. Chopra, A.K. and Nirmal J.Patrick, (1994). Effect of domestic sewage on self-
purification of Ganga water at Rishikesh.I.Physico-chemical parameters. Advances in
Biosciences, 13: 75-82

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70. Chopra, A.K. and Abdul Rehman (1995). A study on self-purification of physico-
chemical properties of Ganga canal water at Jwalapur, Haridwar. Him.J.Env.Zool., 8:
65-70

71. Srivastava, Nirmala, Nigam,S.C. and Chopra, A.K.(1995). Changes in alkaline

phosphatase activity of some fresh water snails naturally infected with larval trematodes.
Him.J.Env.Zool., 9: 91-93

72. Srivastava, Nirmala, Chopra, A.K. and Nigam,S.C. (1995).Changes in acid phosphatase
activity of few freshwater snails due to larval trematode infection. Rivista Di Parasit.,62:
229-232

73. Chopra, A.K. and Ravikant (1996). Incidence of parasitic infection among people at
Haridwar Him. J. Env. Zool., 10:91-92

74. Chopra, A.K. and Nandkishore and Khan, Q. (1996). Antibacterial activity of Nerium
indicum Mill against Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli in different seasons. Him. J.
Env. Zool., 10:31-33

75. Chopra, A.K. and Arya, J.S. (1996). Physico-chemical and microbiological
characterization of waste-water effluents of different sites of Thermal power station,
BHEL, Haridwar, Him. J. Env. Zool., 10:35-37.

76. Bisht, K.L. Singh, H.R. and Chopra, A.K. (1996). Study of the age and growth of
Schizothorax plagiostomus (Heckel) of river Pinder in Garhwal Himalaya. Him. J. Env.
Zool., 10:81-85.

77. Nandkishore, Chopra, A.K. and Khan, Q. (1997). Antimicrobial properties of

Calotropis procera Ait. in different seasons-A study In vitro, Biol. Memoirs 23:53-57.

78. Ravikant and Chopra A.K. (1997). Influence of abiotic variables on the incidence of
parasitic infection among people at Haridwar. J. Ecobiol., 9:299-305.

79. Chopra A.K., Ravikant and S. Sekhri (1997). Incidence of tuberculosis infection in
patients of Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited and its adjoining areas, Haridwar. Him. J.
Env. Zool., 11:137-140.

80. Nandkishore, Chopra, A.K. and Khan, Q. (1997). Antimicrobial properties of Nerium
indicum Mill. in different seasons. Flora and Fauna ,3:31-34

81. Vij. N. and Chopra, A.K. (1997). A study on the effect of cypermethrin and 2,4 -D on
acidic calcoflour binding of EPS on Rhizobium meliloti. Flora & Fauna ,3:117-118

82. Nandkishore, A.K. Chopra and Q. Khan (1997). In vitro antibacterial activity of
Calotropis procera AIT. Herbal Medicines, 89-96

83. Chopra A.K. and Pushpendra Kumar (1998). In vitro antimicrobial activity of Neemilia
powder against Staphylococcus epidermidis. Him. J. Env. Zool., 11:113-116.
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84. Chopra, A.K. and Sharma, R.K. (1998). Aeromycoflora of Harkipauri, Haridwar.
J.Ecobiol., 10:7-11.85.

85. Srivastava, Nirmala, Nigam, S.C. and Chopra, A.K. (1998). Changes in
aminotransferase activity of some fresh-water snails during larval trematode infection.
Ad. Bios., 17:41-48.

86. Bhatt, M. and Chopra, A.K. (1998). In vitro antimicrobial efficacy of some
homoeopathic drugs against Staphylococcus epidermidis. Biol. Memoirs, 24:31-33.

87. Chopra, A.K. and Chaturvedi, S. (1998). Variations in growth of soil microbes in fly-
ash mended soil. Him. J. Env. Zool., 12:65-72.

88. Vij, M., G.S. Randhawa and Chopra, A.K. (1998). Toxicity of pesticides 3, 4 -D and
cypermethrin against Rhizobium meliloti. Chem. Env. Res., 7:123-128.

89. Nandkishore, Chopra, A.K. and Khan, Q. (1998). In vitro antibacterial activity of
Calotropis procera Ait against Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. Him. J. Env.
Zool., 12:245-249.

90. Ravikant and Chopra, A.K. (1998). Parasitic infection in relation to ABO blood groups
of patients. Rivist. Di Parassit., 65: 73-76.

91. Chopra, A.K. and Ravikant (1998). A study on haematological changes in patients due
to parasitic infections. Rivista. Di Parassit, 65:206-209.

92. Ravikant and Chopra, A.K. (1998). Gastro-intestinal infection in relation to age, sex
and socio-economic status of patients. Rivista. Di Parassit.,65:261-265.

93. Vij, N. and Chopra, A.K. (1998). Symbiotic association between Rhizobia and non-
legume: Current status. Flora and Fauna, 4: 45-46

94. Chopra, A.K., Vij, N. and Singh, R. (1999). Toxic effects of mercury and cadmium
against Rhizobium meliloti. Geobios, 26:140-142.

95. Chopra, A.K. and A. Chaudhary (1999). Physico-chemical characterization of the

effluents of Shalimar paper mill and Maya paper-mill Muzaffarnagar. Procds. Nat.
Symp. Sust. Eco.& Env.,63-67

96. Chopra, A.K. and K.K. Joshi (1999). Physico-chemical and microbiological
characterization of sewage water of Sewage treatment plant at Misserpur (Haridwar).
Procds. Nat. Symp. Sust. Eco & Env., 111-118

97. Vij, N. and Chopra, A.K. (1999). Brief review of genotoxic effects of pesticides on
Rhizobium spp. Him.J.Env.Zool., 14: 145-147

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 98. Muneesh Bhanot, Chopra, A.K. and K.K.Negi (1999). Effect of distillery effluents on
self-purification of river Song at Dehradun. Flora and Fauna, 5: 31-33

99. Chopra, A.K. and Nirmal J. Patrick (2000). Effect of domestic sewage on self-
purification of Ganga water at Rishikesh-II. Microbiological parameters. J. Natcon.,
6:81-86

100. Chopra, A.K. and Singh, H.R. (2000). Diseases of coldwater fishes. In: Coldwater
Aquaculture and Fisheries, 101-130.

101. Prasad, G., Tyagi , R .K., Bhardwaj, D.D .,Gupta, K.K. and Chopra, A.K.
(2002).Screening of antimicrobial potential of certain drug plants for enhancement of
therapeutic spectrum in vitro. Hamdard Medicus, 45: 77-81.

102. Bhorney, R. A.K.Chopra and Rajeev Rajput (2002). Effect of stone-crushers dust on
chlorophyll content of some economically important trees. Flora and fauna, 8:79-80

103. Arora, S., Joshi,N, Chopra,A.K. and Prasad, G. (2003). Physico-chemical and
microbiological characteristics of pulp and paer mill efflent and its in vitro effect on seed
germination of some agricultural crops. J.Natcon.,15:107-113

104. Chopra,A.K., Malik, D.S. and Dheeraj Singh (2003). Effect of sugar industrial effluent
on water quality of river Hindon at Muzaffarnagar(U.P.).J.Natcon, 15: 315-322

105. Prasad, G., Shankar,V and Chopra,A.K.(2003). Environmental state of river Ganges in
Rishikesh-Haridwar and its management. Environment Conservation Journal, 4:51-58

106. Chopra, A.K. , Ravikant and R.Rajput (2003). A study on some biochemical changes
in patients due to parasitic infections. Rivista Di Parasit.,70:119-122

107. Chopra, A.K. (2004). India’s biodiversity: its relevance and protection. In: Protected
Habitats and Biodiversity, Nature Conservators, Publication-8, 399-409

108. Chopra,A.K.,Gupta, V.,Gupta,K.K. and Prasad,G.(2004) Antibactrial activity of root

stem and leaf extract of Cedrus deodara against Escherechia coli in vitro. Flora and Fauna,
10:101-103

109. Chopra,A.K., Prasad,G. and Khanna,D.R. (2004). Ganges water pollution and its
management through religion. Environment Conservation Journal, 5:35-40

110. Prasad, G., Shanker and Chopra,A.K. (2004).Impact of IDPL effluent on water quality
of river Ganga at Shyampur Khadir, Rishikesh (Uttaranchal).Environment Conservation
Journal,5: 67-70

111. Arora,S.,Chopra,A.K., Joshi,N and G.Prasad (2005). Physico-chemical and

bacteriological characteristics of Aachal Dairy mill effluent and its effects on seed germiantion
of some agricultural crops. Nature Env. & Pollution Tech.4:441-444

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112. Sangeeta Arora, Chopra, A.K.,G.Prasad and N.Joshi (2005). Influence of Star paper
mill effluent on biomass and yield at harvesting time of different agricultural crops.
Environment Conservation Journal, 65:83-88

113. Negi, K.S., Chopra,A.K. and Muneesh Bhanot (2005). A case study on the potability of
the water supply from Malin river to different villages in and around Kanvashram region,
Kotdwar-Garhwal.In: Biological Diversity in freshwater environments. Procd.Nat.Symp.on
Aquatic Biodiversity & Emerging Trends in freshwater Biology, pp 299-305

114. Prasad, G.,Rajput, Rajeev and Chopra,A.K. (2006).Sand intermittent filtration

technology for safer domestic sewage treatment. J.App.Sci.Environ.anage,(JASEM), 10:73-77

115. Sangeeta Arora, Chopra, A.K., Prasad, G. and Joshi, N. (2006) Characteristics of
Mahalakshmi sugar mill effluent and its impact on seed germination of certain agricultural
crops. J.Applied Bioscience ,32:115-118

116. Alam, M.F., Chopra, A.K., Dua, V.K.and Yadav,S. (2006).Bioenvironmental approach
for vector control. Asian J.Expt.Sciences.,20:387-398

117. Gupta,S., Chopra, A.K., Bhatt, D. and Mohan, S.C. (2006). Land Use Effects on Soil
Quality of Forest and Agro Ecosystem in Doon-valley.Flora and Fauna, 11:326-329

118. Chopra,A.K.(2006). Biodiversity with special reference to India: Relevance and

protection. In: Sustainable environment and impact assessment. pp 95-133,Avishkar
Publishers,Jaipur,India

119. Chopra, A.K., Alam, M.F., Dua, V.K.,. Yadav, S. (2006). Vector control vis-à-vis
sustainable environment In: Sustainable environment and impact assessment. pp 244-
261,Avishkar Publishers,Jaipur,India

120. Sangeeta Arora, Chopra,A.K. G.Prasad and N.Joshi (2006). Physico-chemical

characteristics of Doon Distillery, Doiwala Effluent and its in-vitro effect on seed germination
of four Agricultural crops. Environment Conservation Journal, 7: 23-27

121. Bhutiani, R. and Chopra,A.K. (2006). Environmental degradation: Causes and control.
J.Mount.Research,1: 51-56

122. Tyagi V. K., Chopra A. K., A. Kazmi A., Arvind Kumar (2006). Alternative microbial
indicators of faecal pollution: Current Perspective. Iran.J.Environ. Health.Sci. and Eng.
(IJEHSE), 3: 205-216

123. Rajput, Rajeev, Chopra, A.K. and Prasad, G. (2006). Development and Optimization of
Sand Intermittent Filtration for Treatment of Sugar Mill Effluent. Journal IAEM, 33:174-178

124. Alternative economic technology for treatment of distillery effluent to prevent surface
and ground water pollution. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. (JASEM), 11: 35-39

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125. Tyagi,V.K., Chopra, A.K., Durgapal, N.C. and Arvind Kumar (2007). Evaluation of
Daphnia magna as an indicator of Toxicity and treatment efficacy of municipal sewage
treatment plant. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. (JASEM), 11:

126. Prasad, G.,Gupta, K.K., Kumari, P and Chopra, A.K. (2007). Evaluation of Therapeutic
potential of some drug plants by drug efficacy test in vitro. Hamdard Medicus, XLX (2) June
issue (In Press).

127. Prasad, G., Sharma, P,,Gupta, K.K. and Chopra, A.K. (2007). Effect of microbial
contaminants on drug efficacy of Triphla drug during storage and enhancement of therapeutic
spectrum of drug. Hamdard Medicus, XLX (3), July & Sep. (In Press)

128. Tyagi,V.K. , Kazmi, A. A., Arvind Kumar and Chopra, A.K. (2007).Removal of Fecal
indicator microorganisms and pathogens in a Waste Stabilization Pond System treating
Municipal Wastewater in North India. For International water association conference,
Singapur Accepted

129. Tyagi,V.K. , Subramaniyan,S.,Kazmi, A. A., Arvind Kumar and Chopra, A.K. (2007).
A comparative study of ciliated protozoan community in two activated sludge plants in Northen
India. Ecological Indicators (In Press)

130.   V.K. Tyagi, A. A. Kazmi, Arvind Kumar and Chopra, A.K. (2007).  Operating
strategies for activated sludge process to enhanced coliforms removal .Communicated

131. Alam, M.F., Chopra, A.K. and Dua, V.K. (2006). Biological activity of Vernonia
anthelmintica Linn (Asteracea) seeds against mosquitoes. Communicated to Acta Tropica

132. Nandkishore, Chopra, A.K. (2003). Seasonal variations in antimicrobial properties of

Azadirachta indica. (Communicated).

133. Nandkishore, Chopra, A.K. and Q. Khan (2003). In vitro antimicrobial properties of
Ocimum sanctum Linn. in different seasons (Communicated).

134. Prasad, G.Gupta,K.K., Kumari and Chopra,A.K.(2004).Evaluation of therapeutically

potential of some drug plants by drug efficacy test in vitro. (Communicated).

135. Tyagi, V.K., Kazmi, A.A., Arvind Kumar and Chopra, A.K (2007).Dynamics of ciliated
protozoan community in activated sludge process. (Communicated)

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES:

1.Chopra, A.K. (1982). Ye Bechari Rugn Machhliyan. Arya Batt Vigyan Patrika, Sept. p
22-25

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2.Chopra, A.K. (1983). Metallic Pollution-A threat to life. Procd. Of Environ. Conserv &
Enrich.,Hardwar, p 34-38
3.Chopra, A.K. (1994). When fins fade and gills fall. Sunday Review, Times of India, New
Delhi, Dated 27th March, p 4
4.Chopra, A.K. 1985). Kese Jane Ke Machhliyan Bimar hen, Nav Bharat Times, New
Delhi, Dated 27th March, p 4
5.Chopra, A.K. (1985). Machhliyaon Ko Bhe Virus Satate Hen. Nav Bharat Times, New
Delhi, Dated 22nd May, p 4
6.Chopra, A.K. 1985). Something fishy is going on. Sunday Review, Times of India, New
Delhi, Dated Sep. 1, p 4
7.Chopra, A.K. (1986). Machhliyaon Me Kuch Jeewanu Janya Rog, Vigyan Pragati, CSIR
Publication, New Delhi, February, p 51-52
8.Chopra, A.K. (1986). Perjeeveaun Se Pedit Machhliyan. Talk on A.I.R.Najibabad, 10.10
PM, 16th July
9.Chopra, A.K. (1986). Fish facing menace from pollution. Arya Bhatt Vigyan Patrika,
Sept.-Oct., p.62-65
10.Chopra, A.K. (1987). Upyogi Machhliyan Hanikarak Bhe. Avishkar, NRDC
Publication, New Delhi, May, p 165-167
11.Chopra, A.K. (1988). Impact of Fungus on Fishes, Arya Bhatt, No.1&2, p 60-63
12.Chopra, A.K. (1989). Hookworm Bhe Raktalpta Ka Ek Karan He. Vigyan Pragati,
CSIR Publication, New Delhi , January, p 19-20
13.Chopra, A.K. (1989). Machhliyan Benam Phphoondi. Vigyan Pragati, CSIR
Publication, New Delhi , December, p 563-568
14.Chopra, A.K. (1991). Rog Phelane Wale Kuch Keet. Vigyanik, BARC Publication,
Bombay, p 44-46
15.Chopra, A.K. (1991). Heemalyan Ke Jalley Parsthitiki Aur Machhliyan Per Iska
Prabhav. Vigyan Garima Sindhu, Human Resource Development,Govt. Of India
Publication, p 19-20
16.Chopra, A.K. (1993). Insects responsible for spreading Various Parasitic diseases, Talk
on A.I.R.Najibabad, 7.10 A.M., 4th April

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17.Chopra, A.K. (1993). Ecology of river Yamuna and its Impact on Rural Life in Garhwal
Himalaya, Vedic Philosophy for Himayalayan Ecosystem Development Concept’s
Discovery Himalayan Series, No.3, p78-79
18.Chopra,A.K. (1994). Kya Jante Hein Aap Sanpo Ke Bare Mein. Amar Ujala, Meerut,
April 16, p 8
19.Chopra,A.K. (1994). Sankat Mein Dal Sakti Hein Peechish, Amar Ujala. Meerut,
Novemebr, 19, p 5
20.Chopra,A.K. (1994). Rogon Ke Safay Mein sahayak Hjein Keat Bakshi Machilyon,
Amar Ujala, Kanpur, Dec. 3, p 8
21.Chopra,A.K. (1995). Jan Le Sakta Hei Pani, . Amar Ujala, Meerut, Janurary 14, p 5
22.Chopra,A.K. (1995). Van Manush-Oranguton, Amar Ujala, Kanpur, Feb.,4, p 8
23.Chopra,A.K. (1995). Impact of Environmental Stress on Human body. Ecological
Perspectives and Challenges, p 112-116
24.Chopra,A.K. (1995). Rogon Ke Safay Mein Sahayk Hein Machhliyon, Amar Ujala,
Kanpur ,March 25, p 8
25.Chopra,A.K. (1995). Seesa Vishaktata, . Vigyan Garima Sindhu, Human Resource
Development,Govt. Of India Publication, Vol. 15, p 24
26.Chopra,A.K. (1995). Rehasmai Duniya Makdiyaon Ki, Amar Ujala, Kanpur ,May, 20,
p5
27.Chopra,A.K. (1997). Trast Hein Bachhe Atisar Se, Amar Ujala. Meerut, May, 10, p 3
28.Chopra,A.K. (1998). Ozone Depletion- An Environmental challenge, Arya Batt Vigyan
Patrika, p 95
29.Chopra,A.K.(2002). Need for help to mountain women.Dehra Dun Live, Hindustam
Times,New Delhi, December 14, p 3
30.Chopra,A.K.(2003). Religious duty: Keep Ganga clean. Dehra Dun Live, Hindustam
Times,New Delhi, January 4, p 3
31. Chopra,A.K.(2004). Children of a lesser God. Doon Plus, Times of India, New Delhi,
September 18, p 2
32. Chopra,A.K.(2005). An interview on -Khatm Hoti Asala,Sohal and Machhi,Sahara
Samay,Dehradun, January 29, p32
33. Chopra,A.K.(2005).A Fishy Affair. Doon Plus, Times of India, New Delhi, April 23, p
2

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34. Chopra, A.K. (2006). Plastics Ke Bare Mein. Talk on A.I.R.Lucknow, 9.05 AM, 11th
April
35. Chopra, A.K. (2006). Medicinal Plants Ke Bare Mein. Talk on A.I.R.Lucknow, 9.05
AM, 15th April
36. Chopra,A.K. (2006).Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya. Doon Plus, Times of India,
New Delhi, August 26th, p 7
37. G.Prasad, Chopra, A.K. and Gupta, K.K. (2007). Vertman Parpekshya Mein Sanjivini
Ki pehchan, oshadhiya shamta ka aklan tatha vistarikarn hetu shodh ki anivaryata. In:
‘Oshadhiya Padap: Sanrakshan, Sanvardhan and Upyogita, (In Hindi), pp, 147-163,
Daya Publishing House, Delhi
38. Sangeeta Madan and A.K.Chopra (2007). Global warming: A threat to
environment.Procd.Nat.Sem. on Threats: Global warming to global warming,Roorkee
March31, p 21-28

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 Enclosure “C”
(Journals/Proceedings/Books edited)

• As an Executive-Editor of Himalayan Journal of Environment and Zoology (Since

1987-2004.

• As Editor of “Souvenir and Abstracts” published on the occasion of National Symposium

on Fish and Their Environment held at G K V, Haridwar, 1987

• As an Associate Editor of “Fish & Their Environment”, 1987

• As Editor of “Souvenir and Abstracts” published on the occasion of National Symposium

on Animal Protection under Changing Environment, held at G K V, Haridwar, 1989

• As an Associate Editor of “Proceedings of Animal Protection under Changing

Environment”, 1989

• As Editor of “Souvenir and Abstracts” published on the occasion of National Symposium

on Faunistic Bio-diversity, Environmental Monitoring and Biotechnology, held at GKV.

Haridwar, Feb. 6-9, 1998

• As an Associate Editor of “Current Researches in Faunistic Bio-diversity,

Environmental Monitoring and Biotechnology”, 1999

• As one of the Editor of ‘Souvenir and Abstracts’ published on the occasion of

National Symposium on Status of India’s Faunistic Diversity and Environment, held at

GKV, Haridwar December 29-31, 2001

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• As a member of the Advisory Board of the Journal ‘Flora and Fauna’ since 2001

• As one of the Editor of ‘Souvenir and Abstracts’ published on the occasion of

National Seminar on Relevance of Biosphere, National Parks & Sanctuaries (Protected

Habitats) in Present Context, held at GKV, Haridwar, May 25-26,2002

• As one of the Editor of the book entitled ‘Coldwater fish genetic resources and their

conservation’, Nature Conservators, Publication-7, 2002

• As one of the Editor of the book entitled ‘Aquatic biodiversity in India : The Present

Scenario’, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi,2005

• As a Member of the Advisory Board of the Journal ‘Environment Conservation

Journal’ since 2003

• As Chief Editor of Journal of Physical and Natural Sciences since 2005.

• As Chief Editor of ‘Souvenir and Abstracts’ published on the occasion of

National Seminar on Medicinal Plants: Conservation and Utilization, held at GKV,

Haridwar, March, 09-11,2006

• As a Member of the Advisory Board of the Journal ‘Asian Journal of Experimental

Sciencesl’ since 2006

• As Chief Editor of ‘Souvenir and Abstracts’ published on the occasion of

National Seminar on Medicinal Plants: Conservation and Utilization II, held at GKV,

Haridwar, March, 09-11,2007

• As Editor of the book entitled ‘Medicinal Plants: Conservation, cultivation and

utilization , Daya Publishing House, Delhi , 2007

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• As Editor of the book entitled ‘Oshadhiya Padap: Sanrakshan, Sanvardhan and

Upyogita, (In Hindi), Daya Publishing House, Delhi , 2007

Enclosure ‘D ’
(Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops attended)

1. Participated in Seminars held at Department of Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of

Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh during the year 1976-77.
2. First Asian Congress of Parasitology held at Taj Continental Bombay, Feb.23-26, 1978
3. Sixth National Congress of Parasitology held at Haryana Agriculture University, Hissar
in 1983
4. International Seminar on Endocrinology held at Garhwal University, Srinagar-Garhwal
in 1984
5. Naional Seminar on Challenge of Education held at Gurukula Kangri University,
Haridwar, Nov. 1985
6. National symposium on New Dimensions in Parasitology held at Allahabad
University,Allahabad, in Jan., 1986
7. Indian National Science Congress held at Delhi University, Delhi, Jan., 1986
8. National Symposium on “Fish and Their Environment” held at Gurukula Kangri
University, Haridwar in Dec., 15-18, 1986
9. National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Fish Biology”, held a Magadh University, Bodh-
gaya, Dec., 1987
10. National Symposium on Advances in Limnology and Conservation of Endangered Fish
Species, held at Department of Zoology, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar-Garhwal,
Nov., 1989
11. National Symposium on Animal Protection under Changing Environment held at
Gurukula Kangri University, March 18-20, 1989
12. National Seminar on Vedic Philosophy and Himalayan Eco-development held at
Department of Zoology, Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, Feb., 14-16. 1991
13. Workshop on Scientific and Technical Terminology sponsored by Ministry of HRD,
Govt. of India, held at Gurukula kangri University, Haridwar, May 3-6, 1991
14. National symposium on Third Asian Congress of Parasitology held at C D R I,
Lucknow, Feb., 18-21, 1993
15. State level workshop on Iodine deficiency Disorders, control, Women and Child
Development held at Lucknow, May 12.13, 1993
16. Appreciation course in Parliamentary Processes and Procedures organised by BPST,held
at Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi. July 19-23, 1993
17. Planning Workshop on AIDS Control and ORT Promoter through the Universities of
Uttar Pradesh held at Dept. of Adult, Continuing and Extension Education, Avadh
University, Faizabad, Jan. 12-13, 1994
18. National Seminar on Ecological Perspectives and Behaviour, held at Gurukula Kangri
University, Haridwar, Nov.24-26, 1994
19. Workshop on IDDC, Malnutrition and “AIDS by involving Homeopathic Physicians,
sponsored by HDRI & UNICEF held at Tahi Motel, Haridwar, April 26-27, 1997
20. National symposium on Faunistic Biodiversity, Environmental Monitoring and
Biotechnology, held at Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, Feb. 6-9, 1998, Acted as
Co-Director
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21. National Seminar on Biodiversity Status, Management and Monitoring held at
Department of Biosciences, University of Jammu, Jammu, March 20-22. 1998
22. National Conference on Sustainable Ecosystem and Environment held at Gurukula
Kangri University, Haridwar, Nov. 2-3, 1998, Acted as Co-Director
23. Seminar on Present Eco-status of Ganga-water, held at Gurukula Kangri University,
Haridwar, March, 1999, Acted as Co-Director
24. National Conference on recent trends in Life-management held at B.B.P.G.Collge,
Jhansi, Oct.22-23, 2000
25. Regional seminar on World Environment Day,on Status of Environment in the
Uttaranchal: 4th June 2001.at Dept. of Zoology & Env. Sciences, Gurukula Kangri
.University, Hardwar. June 4, 2001
26. National Symposium on Status of India’s Faunistic Diversity and Environment held at
Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar December 29-31, 2001
27. International Conference on Vedic values and corporate excellence held at Gurukula
Kangri University, Haridwar February 22-24, 2002
28. National Seminar on Relevance of Biosphere, National Parks & Sanctuaries (Protected
Habitats) in Present Context, held at GKV, Haridwar, May 25-26,2002, Acted as Co-
Director
29. National conference on ‘Science, spirituality and social values, held at Shanti
Kunj,Haridwar, Nov. 16-17,2002
30. National conference on ‘Vedic Agnihotra and Brahmand’ held at GKV, Haridwar,
March 12-14, 2004
31. International Conference on Bird and Environment, held at GKV Haridwar, November
21-24,2004
32. International Conference on International Vedic conference at GKV Haridwar, January
27-30, 2005
33. International Conference on Applied and Community Psychology Trends and
Directions, held at GKV Haridwar, February 26-28,2005
34. National Conference on Building Management Competencies in Indian Business Then,
Now, and Beyond, held at GKV, Haridwar, February 21-21, 2006
35. National Seminar on Medicinal Plants:Conservation, Cultivation and Utilization, held at
GKV Haridwar, March 09-11, 2006
36. National Workshop on Canadian Studies held at GKV Haridwar, March 17-19, 2006
37. Meeting of ‘Commission for Scientific & Technical Terminology’ (Ministry of Human
Resources Development), New Delhi for preparation of Dictionary on Environmental
Science subject held at Dept. of Zoology & Env. Science, GKV Haridwar from 27-31st
July, 2006
38. National Seminar on Medicinal Plants:Conservation, Cultivation and Utilization II, held
at GKV Haridwar, March 09-11, 2007

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 Enclosure “E”
(Contribution to Teaching/ Academic Environment/ Institutional corporate life)

• As Head of the Department of Zoology & Environmental Science,GKV,Haridwar during the

session 1994-96 , 1998-2001 and 2004 to date.
• Have been contributing in designing of curriculum in BOS meeting of Undergraduate and
Postgraduate levels from time to time.
• As Convener/Member of RDC/Board of Studies from time to time
• Played a significant role in introducing new M.Sc Environmental Science Course during the
year 1995.
• Have been using Audio-visual Aids (Over-head Projector, Slide Projector, Computer) in
addition to usual methods of teaching to make the process of teaching more effective.
• Introduced new experiments for students in the field of Medical Microbiology.
• Have been counseling for students seeking help regarding career opportunities/problems
(under the GARBHASTH SCHEME of our Institution).
• Sending students to different Institutions/Industries to familiarize them with the latest
developments in related field.
• Assisting the administration to maintain discipline among the students since 1985
• As Convener/ Member of various committees regarding Symposia/ Seminars/ Competitions/
Functions etc. of Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar from time to time.
• As a member of Flying-squad/Invigilation during the examinations of Gurukula Kangri
University from time to time.
• As a member of RDC of Bundelkhand University, Jhansi during 1997-2002
• As a Ph.D examiner for evaluation of Ph.D Dissertations of different Universities like
Meerut, Bhopal, Magadh,Rohilkhand,Saurashtra ,Panjab,Avadh,Srinagar Garhwal ,Sagar,
Kurukshetra etc.
• As Paper setter of the subject Zoology and Environmental Science of different Universities.
• As Member-Secretary of University Administration,Administration & Audit Committee, in
2000.
• As convener of Flying squad for examination 2002, Gurukula Kangri University
• As convener of the team for conducting M.Sc Entrance examination at Kanya Gurukula
Campus of Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, 2002
• As Convener of Admission Committee for B.Sc Admissions of Gurukula Kangri University,
2002.
• As an Expert member (Paper setting and Evaluation) of UP SLAT examination for Life-
Sciences during 2002

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• Delivered lectures related to Microbiological techniques at the Department of Zoology,
Govt. PG College Kotdwara, April, 1997.
• Delivered lectures related to Air-pollution at the Department of Environmental Science,
Avadh University, Faizabad, Nov., 1997.
• Delivered lectures related to Fish Parasitic Diseases at Department of Zoology, Allahabad
University, Allahabad, March 19-20, 1999.
• Delivered lectures related to Air-pollution at the Department of Environmental Science,
Avadh University, Faizabad, Janurary, 2000.
• Delivered lectures related to Air pollution and its management and on Fish parasitic
diseases and their control at 3rd refresher course of Zoology held at Dept. of Zoology,
Gorakhpur University,Gorakhpur,Dec.,2001.
• As In- Charge Central Evaluation, Gurukula Kangri University,Haridwar during 2001-2003.
• As an Expert Member in the deliberations for the preparation of a Dictionary of Hindi
Terminology in Environmental Sciences held at C C S University, Meerut sponsored by
Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, during August 16-19.
• As an Expert member (Paper setting) of Uttaranchal PCS examination for
Life-Sciences from time to time.
• Delivered lectures related to ‘Fish parasitic diseases and their control’ at
Central Fisheries Research Institute of India, Bombay, July, 2003
• As an Expert Member of Selection Committee for the award of Common wealth
Scholarships, 2004, offered by the Government of Canada nominated by HRD, New Delhi
• Delivered lectures related to ‘Air pollution and its management’ and on ‘Fish parasitic
diseases and their control’ at 4th refresher course of Zoology held at Dept. of Zoology,
Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur during March, 2004.
• As having additional charge of Registrar of the Gurukula Kangri
University,Haridwar since October 2004 to date.
• Organized World Environment Day on 5th June, 2005 for the general
awareness of the People.
• As an Expert member of the Board of Studies of Department of Zoology,
Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur. 2005,2006
• As an Expert member of RDC of Zoology , Dr.Hari Singh Gour University,
Sagar on 31st Dec.2005, 2006
• As Director -Organized National Seminar on Medicinal Plants:Conservation,
Cultivation and Utilization , held at GKV Haridwar, March 09-11,2000
• As an Expert member (UGC nominee) of the screening committee for giving
an autonomy to the Colleges at UGC New Delhi on 31st March, 2006.
• As an Expert member in selection of appointments at S.A.Jain (PG) College,
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• Organized meeting of ‘Commission for Scientific & Technical Terminology’
(Ministry of Human Resources Development), New Delhi for preparation of Dictionary on
Environmental Science subject held at Dept. of Zoology & Env. Science, GKV Haridwar
from 27-31st July, 2006
• As UGC Expert member for evaluating the performance and academic
attainments for the Conferrment of Fresh Autonomous status to the Colleges-College of
Life-Science,Mandre Ki Mata, Cancer Hills, Gwalior and S.N.Govt.College,Khandwa (MP)
from 26th Oct. -31st Nov.,2006
• As an Expert of the Screening Committee to recommend Senior
Scale/Selection grade/Reader’s designation to the teachers of RBS
College,Agra,Dr.B.R.Ambdekar University Agra on Nov.18, 2006
• As and Expert member of Board of Studies, Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia
University, Faijabad, December, 26, 2006
• Delivered lectures related to Parasitic Diseases of Fishes and Their Control
;and Ozone:Protective layer at Refresher Course of Environmental Science, held at Dept. of
Environmental Science,Jammu University ,Jammu on January 5, 2007
• As an Expert member of the Board of Studies of Department of Zoology,
Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Jan.23, 2007
• As an Expert member of Selection Committee for appointments at
Dr.Harisingh Gour University, Sagar on Feb.24, 2007
• As Director of National Seminar on Medicinal Plants:Conservation,
Cultivation and Utilization II, held at GKV Haridwar, March 09-11, 2007
• As an Expert member of BOS of Department of Zoology, H N B Garhwal
University, Srinagar-Garhwal, March 24, 2007
• As an Expert member of RDC of Department of Zoology, Rohilkhand
University, April,2007
• As an Expert member of RDC of Department of Zoology, Bundelkhand
University, Jhansi,October, 2007
• Delivered lectures related to Important Parasitic Diseases of Fishes and Their
Control ;and Ozone:Protective layer at Refresher Course of Environmental Science, held at
Dept. of Environmental Science,Jammu University ,Jammu on January 8, 2008
• Meeting of ‘Commission for Scientific & Technical Terminology’ (Ministry
of Human Resources Development), New Delhi for preparation of Dictionary on
Environmental ScienceBiotechnology subject held at Dept. of Env.Management & Plant
Sciences, Vikram University, Ujjain from 13-15th Jan.2008

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 Enclosure ‘F’
(Extension and Field Outreach Activities)

As NSS Programme Officer:

Organised special ten-day camp of students at village Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar in December,
1986 and in December, 1987

Organised special ten-day camp of students at village Shyampur, Haridwar in December, 1988

Organised nine ‘One day” camps in different villages from timetotime during the period 1986-
88.

Played an active role in Mass Literacy Programme of Adult Education and other social activities
in different villages during the period 1986-88.

Participated in Maters Trainees Programme held at Lucknow Literacy House, May 25-26, 1987

Participated in “NSS Training and Orientation course held at Roorkee University, June 22- July
4, 1987

Participated in NSS Inter-University Youth-festival held at Meerut University, Meerut, 1987

and won consolation prize in NSS March-past.

As Co-organizer in National Integration Camp sanctioned by Ministry of Human Resource

Development (Dept. of Youth Affairs and Sports), Govt. of India held at GKV from Feb.20 –26,
1989 and published a report related to the activities of the Camp.

As NSS Programme Coordinator:

Organized District level Essay Competition on Swami Vivekananda and His Vision of India in
Sept., 1993

Participated in Panel discussion during Training of NSS Programme officer held at Roorkee,
June 25, 1993

Organized Prize-distribution function for thewinner of Essay competition in March, 1994

Organized District level Essay competition “Challenges before Nation and the role of Youth”, in
1994

Organized prize distribution function for the winner of Essay competition in 1995\

As Registrar:
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Contributed actively in organizing various activities of the University from time to time during
the period ) October 2003 to October 2006 and from August 27, 2007

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