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Dr Arti Hansda

PhD in Environmental Science, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India (2017)

Email: arti.hansda@gsfcuniversity.ac.in

Dr. Arti Hansda is an accomplished environmental microbiologist and academician, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at GSFC University, Vadodara, Gujarat. With over 7 years of multidisciplinary teaching and research experience, she has built a strong profile in the domains of bioremediation, biofertilizers, and plant–microbe interactions. She qualified the GATE (Life Sciences) examination in 2013, demonstrating her academic excellence and foundational strength in life sciences at the national level.

She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, where she focused on copper-resistant bacteria and their plant growth-promoting potential. Her M.Sc. in Microbiology was earned from the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, with a dissertation at the ICAR - Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture. 

Her research portfolio includes publications in high-impact journals such as Catena, 3 Biotech, World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, and Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste. She has co-authored book chapters with international publishers like Elsevier, CRC Press, Springer, and CABI, covering emerging topics in nanofertilizers, phytoremediation, xenobiotics, and mycoremediation.

Dr. Hansda has actively contributed to national and international conferences and symposiums and continually upgrades her academic acumen through FDPs, MOOCs, and UGC training programs, including NEP 2020 orientation under MM-TTP.

 

PhD in Environmental Science, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India (2017), Thesis Title: "Isolation and characterization of Cu-resistant bacteria and their plant growth promoting activities"

M.Sc. in Microbiology, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India (2013), Dissertation Thesis Title: "Cloning and partial sequencing of OMPS2 gene of Edwardsiella tarda". Passed with CGPA 7.85.

B.Sc. (Honours) in Zoology, Karim City College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India (2011), Passed with 67.50%

Higher Secondary Certificate, Mrs. K.M.P.M. Inter College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India (2007), Passed with 65.60%  ​

Secondary School Certificate, Kasidih High School, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India (2005), Passed with  70.40%

 

  • Bioremediation
  • Bio-fertilizers production
  • Plant-microbe interaction
  • Microbial Diversity in Stressed Ecosystems

Journals:

  1. Hansda, A., Chand, S.K., Pradhan, B., Chand, S., Shukla, A.K. and Rout, P.R., 2025. Toxicological Impacts and Microbial-Mediated Degradation Processes of Microplastics. Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste, 29(2), p.04024044. https://doi.org/10.1061/JHTRBP.HZENG-1400
  2. Hansda, A. and Kumar, V., Anshumali, 2017. Influence of Cu fractions on soil microbial activities and risk assessment along Cu contamination gradient. Catena, 151, pp.26-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2016.12.003
  3. Hansda, A., Kumar, V. and Anshumali, 2017. Cu-resistant Kocuria sp. CRB15: a potential PGPR isolated from the dry tailing of Rakha copper mine. 3 Biotech, 7, pp.1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13205-017-0629-5BTEC-D-16-00435.1
  4. Kumar, S., Hansda, A., Chandra, A., Kumar, A., Kumar, M., Sithambaresan, M., Faizi, M.S.H., Kumar, V. and John, R.P., 2017. Co (II), Ni (II), Cu (II) and Zn (II) complexes of acenaphthoquinone 3-(4-benzylpiperidyl) thiosemicarbazone: Synthesis, structural, electrochemical and antibacterial studies. Polyhedron, 134, pp.11-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2017.05.055
  5. Singh, M.K., Roy, S., Hansda, A., Kumar, S., Kumar, M., Kumar, V., Peter, S.C. and John, R.P., 2017. Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity evaluation of trinuclear Ni (II) complexes with N-substituted salicylhydrazide ligands. Polyhedron, 126, pp.100-110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2017.01.019
  6. Hansda, A., Kumar, V. and Anshumali, 2016. A comparative review towards potential of microbial cells for heavy metal removal with emphasis on biosorption and bioaccumulation. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 32, pp.1-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11274-016-2117-1
  7. Lothe, A.G., Hansda, A. and Kumar, V., 2016. Phytoremediation of Copper‐Contaminated Soil Using Helianthus annuus, Brassica nigra, and Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.: A Pot Scale Study. Environmental Quality Management, 25(4), pp.63-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/tqem.21463
  8. Hansda, A. and Kumar, V. and Anshumali, 2015. Biosorption of copper by bacterial adsorbents: a review. Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology, 9(2), p.45. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/rjet.2015.45.58

Book Chapters:

  1. Master, Y., Parekh, S. and Hansda, A., 2025. The soil guardians: role of PGPR in soil fertility and nutrient management. In Data-Driven Insights and Analytics for Measurable Sustainable Development Goals (pp. 103-133). Morgan Kaufmann. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33044-5.00012-7  
  2. Goel, P., Hansda, A., Master, Y., Mandal, P. and Mohapatra, S., Experimental Evaluation of Nanocomposites in Polymer Matrix. In Advances in Polymer Composite Research (pp. 197-211). CRC Press. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003476337-13/experimental-evaluation-nanocomposites-polymer-matrix-priya-goel-arti-hansda-yesha-master-priyabrata-mandal-swati-mohapatra?context=ubx&refId=af2441a7-c161-4d91-9174-f68b34e1dee3
  3. Patel, R., Samantaray, D., Hansda, A., Kumar, K.S. and Mohapatra, S., 2025. Impact of Rising Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide on Soil Health and Plant Nutrition. In Soil Health and Nutrition Management (pp. 129-139). GB: CABI. https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1079/9781800624597.0007
  4. Patel, R.J., Mohapatra, S. and Hansda, A., 2024. Mycoremediation of metallic pollutants. In Eco-Restoration of Polluted Environment (pp. 53-65). CRC Press. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003423393-3
  5. Sharma, R., Hansda, A. and Chand, S., 2023. Remediation Strategies of Xenobiotics in Urban Soil and Water. In Xenobiotics in Urban Ecosystems: Sources, Distribution and Health Impacts (pp. 227-240). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35775-6_11
  6. Hansda, A., Kisku, P.C., Kumar, V., and Anshumali, 2022. Plant-microbe association to improve phytoremediation of heavy metal. In Advances in microbe-assisted phytoremediation of polluted sites (pp. 113-146). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823443-3.00004-1

Research Papers Presented/Published in Proceedings of National & International Conference

  1. Master, Y., Goel, P., Mandal, P., Sharma, R. and Hansda, A., 2023, December. Plastic Waste to Hydrogen: A Pathway to Sustainable Energy Solutions. In National Conference on Technological Advancements in Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities (pp. 425-438). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6024-4_29
  2. Mandal, P., Goel, P. and Hansda, A., 2023, December. Sustainable Practices in Pulp and Paper Industry Effluent Management: A Review of Current Trends. In National Conference on Technological Advancements in Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities (pp. 357-378). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6024-4_25
  3. Hansda, A., Kumar, V. and Anshumali: Effects of Cu Concentration on Physiology and Nutrients’ uptake of Lycopersicon esculentum Mill In: Proceeding of National Webinar on Mining Environment, from 14th – 15th December, 2020 at Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
  4. Hansda, A., Kumar, V. and Anshumali: Characterization of Cu-tolerant bacteria and their role in promotion of growth, Cu accumulation and reduction of Cu toxicity in Brassica alba. In: Proceeding of 57th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI- 2016) & International Symposium on “Microbes and Biosphere: What’s New What’s Next”, from 23rd – 27th November, 2016 at Gauhati University, Guwahati.
  5. Hansda, A., Kumar, V. and Anshumali: Bacterial biofertilizers: a new dimension for sustainable agriculture and environmental development. In: Proceeding of 56th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI- 2015) & International Symposium on “Emerging Discoveries in Microbiology”, from 7th – 10th December, 2015 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.
  6. Hansda, A., Kumar, V. and Anshumali: Phytoremediation of heavy metals contaminated soil using plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR): A current perspective. In: Proceeding of International Conference on Emerging Challenges and Issues in Environmental Protection, Raipur Institute of Technology, Raipur, 23rd -24th January, 2014.

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, GSFC University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India; since 30th September, 2022
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Advanced Science and Technology, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India; 2nd December, 2021 to 24th September, 2022
  3. Teaching Faculty, Department of Biotechnolgy, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India; 20th November, 2018 to 30th Novermber, 2021

  1. Guest Editor for the journal "Air, Soil and Water Research" for Special issue titled "Microplastics Pollution: Strategies for Remediation in Sustainable Environmental Management", Sage Journals, 2024.
  2. Reviewer, Springer Nature; since April, 2025