Current R&D Activities:
There are three research activities, which are being carried out in ecotoxicology laboratory:

(i) In situ remediation of contaminated soil using immobilizing agents 
Soil contamination can have dire consequences such as loss of ecosystem and agricultural productivity, diminished food chain quality, tainted water resources, economic loss and human and animal illness. In view of this, the study on In situ remediation of contaminated soil using immobilizing agents such as humus soil and hydroxyapatite is being conducted. These methods are generally less expensive and disruptive to the natural landscape, hydrology and ecosystem than the conventional excavation treatment, and disposal methods. The main goal of this technique is to reduce the fraction of toxic metals that is potentially mobile or bioavailable by increasing retention of metals in the non-mobile solid phase.

(ii) Environmental dynamics of pollutants 
As a part of ecotoxicological studies, the environmental dynamics of pollutants vis a vis their effects on biodiversity is being studied. Humic acid (a natural polymer) formed as a result of leaf litter has been used for environmental detoxification of pollutants especially heavy metals and pesticides.

(iii) Hazardous waste management 
Hazardous waste management and chemical safety is another area of his interest. The studies involved identification of site for the safe disposal of hazardous waste, ways and means for waste minimization and clean up.

Awards/Honours/ Distinctions:
Fellow and Life Member of Societies:
Fellow of institution of Chemists, Calcutta.
Fellow of Academy of Environmental Biology, Lucknow.
Life member of National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad.
Life member of Indian Network for Soil Contamination Research, New Delhi.
Member of Canadian Association of Asian Studies (CASA).

Chief Editor:
Chief Editor of Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health.

Other Assignments:
Assessor for National Accreditation Board of Laboratories.
GLP Inspector.