Teaching Faculties
Dr. Lalita Ledwani
Professor & Dean-Research, International Affairs and Academic Administration Department of Chemistry
- lalita.ledwani@jaipur.manipal.edu
- +91-141-3999100-227
- PHD, DR. BHIM RAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, AGRA, 2003
- M.SC, DR. BHIM RAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, AGRA, 1999
- B.SC, DR. B.R. AMBEDEKAR UNIVERSITY, AGRA, 1997
- Natural Products
- Applied Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- DST PURSE 2022
- Title: Development and Utilization of high value products from waste resources: Circular solution for agricultural and non-agricultural applications
- Area: Waste to Wealth
- Period: 04
- Amount: ₹10 Crores
- Investigators:
- Dr. Lalita Ledwani (Coordinator & PI)
- Dr. Abhishek Sharma (PI)
- Dr. Rakesh Sharma (PI)
- Dr. Rohit Jain (PI)
- Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), Manipal University Jaipur
- Title: Creation of ABSL-3 facility at CURAJ under Rajasthan bio-cluster for infectious diseases, therapeutics and diagnostics
- Area: Setting up of BSL-3 Laboratory (National Facility)
- Period: 2022-2027
- Amount: ₹10 Crores
- Investigators:
- Dr. Inshad Ali Khan (PI), Central University of Rajasthan
- Dr. Lalita Ledwani (Co-PI), Manipal University Jaipur
- SMS Medical College
- JLN Medical College
- National Institute of Ayurveda
- Banasthali Vidhyapeeth
- DST, Govt. of India
- Title: Development and Scale up of Desert Soilification Technology (DST) for Land Reclamation in Western Rajasthan
- Area: Environmental Science
- Period: 2019-2022
- Amount: ₹33.724 Lakhs
- Investigators:
- Dr. Akhil Agrawal (PI), Central University of Rajasthan
- Dr. Lalita Ledwani (Co-PI)
- DBT, Govt. of India
- Title: Harnessing Cyanobacterial Diversity of Extreme Environments of Rajasthan for Screening of UV Protectant Molecules
- Area: Natural Products
- Period: 2018-2019
- Amount: ₹8.00 Lakhs
- Investigators:
- Dr. Shikha Jain (PI), Department of Chemistry, MUJ
- Dr. Lalita Ledwani (First Co-PI)
- Dr. Akhil Agrawal (Second Co-PI), Central University of Rajasthan
- DST, Rajasthan
- Title: Development of Innovation Technology for Wastewater Treatment from Textile Industrial Sites of Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Area: Water Chemistry
- Period: 2017-2020
- Amount: ₹4.00 Lakhs
- Investigators:
- Dr. Lalita Ledwani (PI)
- Dr. Akhil Agarwal (Co-PI), Central University of Rajasthan
- DST, GOI (WOS-A Scheme)
- Title: Production of Mycosporine-like Amino Acids (MAAs) from Cyanobacteria
- Area: Natural Products
- Period: 2016-2019
- Amount: ₹32.03 Lakhs
- Investigators:
- Dr. Shikha Jain (PI)
- Dr. Lalita Ledwani (Mentor)
- KURITA Water and Environment Foundation, Japan
- Title: Textile Industries and Ground Water Contamination around Jaipur
- Area: Water Chemistry
- Period: 2015-2016
- Amount: JPY 300,000
- Investigators:
- Dr. Lalita Ledwani (PI)
- Prof. A.D. Vyas (Co-PI)
- Dr. Pushpendra Kumar (Co-PI)
- DST, Govt. of India
- Title: Plasma Surface Modification of Polyester Fiber and Fabric to Enhance Dye Uptake Properties with Natural Dyes
- Area: Plasma Chemistry
- Period: 2009-2012
- Amount: ₹33.5 Lakhs
- Investigators:
- Dr. Lalita Ledwani (PI), PDPU, Gandhinagar
- Dr. S.K. Nema (Co-Investigator), Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar
- UGC, Govt. of India
- Title: Biodegradation of Reactive Dyes Used in Industry by Macrofungi
- Area: Natural Products
- Period: 2009-2013
- Amount: ₹5 Lakhs
- Investigators:
- Dr. J. Parikh (PI), M.G. Science College, Ahmedabad
- Dr. Lalita Ledwani (Collaborator), PDPU, Gandhinagar
- Bronze Medal Award 2022 by the Society of Materials Chemistry (SMC), Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai
- Women Scientist award by Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Rajasthan on March 15, 2022, for commendable contribution in field of Science and Technology
- Invited Lecture on Ecofriendly surface modification of textile polymers to enhance its surface properties, Seminar on Surface Modifications using Plasma Technologies on Feb 4, 2025, at the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) Gujarat, an autonomous R and D organization under the authority of Department of Atomic Energy Government of India.
- Invited Lecture on Plasma Modification of Textiles Using Natural Extracts for Enhancing Surface Properties: Pharmaceutical and Forensic Implications, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences with Forensic Perspectives (ETPS-FP-2025) during February 6-7, 2025, at National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Institute of National Importance) Gandhinagar (Gujarat).
- Invited Lecture on Cold plasma surface modification of textile polymers to enhance its dye uptake and antibacterial properties; the International Conference on Materials for sustainable energy, environment, and health (ICMSEEH 2023) during December 8-9, 2023, organized by Pandit Deendayal Energy University Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
- Keynote Lecture on Ecofriendly Surface Modification of Textile Polymers, Philippine Textile Congress on November 21, 2023; organized by Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Textile Research Institute.
- Keynote Lecture on "Vigyan and Adhyatma", organized by Swayam Sidhya Shahityic Sanstha, Jaipur on September 16, 2023.
- Keynote Lecture on Effective Research Output in the University System: Challenges and Opportunities; organized by Birla School of Applied Sciences in collaboration with University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya on June 07, 2023.
- Keynote Lecture on The Roles of University Teachers...fetching funds for research from external agencies; organized by the Faculty of Design, Manipal University Jaipur on May 16, 2023.
- Keynote Lecture on Significance of cold plasma treatment to enhance surface properties of polymers, FDP on Recent Advances in Physical, Bio- and- Life Sciences during Feb 6-10, 2023; organized by Sharda University, Greater Noida, India.
- Invited Lecture, Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Non-thermal Air Plasma Treatment for Surface Modification of Textile Polymers, December 8, 2022 (Thursday), Interdisciplinary Symposium on Materials Chemistry, ISMC-2022, December 7-10, 2022, DAE Convention Centre, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai.
- Keynote Lecture on Gender Sensitization, organized by Volunteer Services Organization; organized by MAHE, Manipal on March 08, 2022.
- Keynote Lecture on Sustainable Development Techniques of Water and Environment, Five Days Faculty Development Programme on Sustainable Development Techniques of Water and Environment (SDTWE- 2022) during March 21-25, 2022; organized by Kautilya Institute of Technology and Engineering, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- Invited Lecture, International Online Conference on Macromolecules: Synthesis, Morphology, Processing, Structure, Properties and Applications (ICM-2021), September 10-12, 2021; organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland and Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland.
- Keynote Lecture, Webinar on Gender Sensitization theme on November 24, 2020, at Gangadhar Meher University, Sambhalpur, Odhisha.
- Invited Lecture on Engineering Chemistry on March 13, 2021; organized by K C College of Engineering & Management Studies & Research, Thane (E).
- Invited Lecture on Funding Opportunities in Science and Technology: Conceptualization and Execution of Research Projects, second webinar of the webinar Series on the theme of 'Impactful Research Proposal Writing' on September 11, 2020; organized by Directorate of Research, Manipal University Jaipur.
- Resource Person, Research Methodology: Research Ethics, Methods, Skills Writing and Communication from August 19, 2020, to September 01, 2020, organized by joint effort of the Mizoram University under UGC-STRIDE program in collaboration with the HRDC, Mizoram University, Mizoram. Title: Challenges and opportunities in science education and research in the new normal condition.
- Invited lecture on Challenges and opportunities in higher education at the present pandemic condition, Webinar on "Impact of Covid-19 Outbreak on Education, Health and Society" organized by Department of Chemistry, Manipal University Jaipur, held on July 21, 2020.
- Recourse Person conducted two sessions in Refresher course on Research Methodology: Tools and Techniques from July 7 to 20, 2020, organized by joint effort of the Mizoram University under UGC-STRIDE program in collaboration with the HRDC, Mizoram University, Mizoram. Title of the talks: A) Funding Opportunities in Science and Technology: Conceptualization and Execution of Research Projects and B) Research Perspectives in Surface Chemistry of Textile Polymers
- Invited lecture, Faculty Development Program on Advanced Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology and Applications in FDP during February 10-14, 2020, at Manipal University Jaipur.
- Invited lecture, Workshop on Research Methodology: Explore, Enrich and enhance Skills in Research during April 22-28, 2019, at St. Xevier's College, Nevta.
- Conducted an Interactive Session with science faculty members on "Conducive Working Environment" on September 29, 2018, at Manipal University Jaipur.
- Invited lecture, International Conference on Materials for Energy Applications (ICME 2018) during December 6-8, 2018, at S S Jain Subodh PG College, Jaipur.
- Invited lecture on Air Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Treatment of Textile Polymers to Improve Dye Uptake and Antimicrobial Properties, One day workshop on "Applications of Plasma in Textiles Processing (APTP 2018) at FCIPT, Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on November 20, 2018.
- Invited lecture, National workshop and Symposium on Applied Microbiology at Manipal University Jaipur during November 23-24, 2018.
- Invited lecture on Gender Sensitization by Vijaya Bank, Regional Staff College, Jaipur on August 22, 2018.
- Invited lecture on Gender Sensitization by Vijaya Bank, Regional Staff College, Jaipur on May 16, 2018.
- Invited lecture, DST, GOI sponsored 4th INSPIRE Science Camp, organized by Manipal University Jaipur on January 04, 2018.
- Invited lecture, 5th International conference on Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing in Paris, France during November 13-14, 2017.
- Invited lecture, Manipal Student Research Colloquium on March 17, 2017.
- Invited lecture on Gender Equality theme on August 31, 2016, at Regional Staff College-Jaipur, Vijaya Bank, Govt. of India undertaking.
- Invited lecture, FDP workshop on Piloting Teaching Learning Methodology on December 03, 2016.
- Invited lecture, DST, GOI sponsored 3rd INSPIRE Science Camp, organized by Manipal University Jaipur on February 03, 2017.
- Invited lecture, DST (GOI) sponsored International Conference on Current Challenges in Drug Discovery Research (CCDDR-November 23-24, 2015), organized by Department of Chemistry, MNIT, Jaipur on November 24, 2015.
- Invited lecture, National Conference on Herbal Medicine, Current Strategies & Future Prospectus (NCHM-December 22-24, 2015), organized by Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan on December 23, 2015.
- Invited lecture, DST, GOI sponsored 2nd INSPIRE Science Camp, organized by Manipal University Jaipur on December 14, 2015.
- Invited lecture, UGC, MNRE, BRNS, DST(GOI) sponsored National Conference on Materials and their Energy Applications (NCME-2014) at Subodh PG College, Jaipur on December 24, 2014.
- Invited lecture, DST, Rajasthan sponsored National Conference on Innovation in Futuristic Materials & Manufacturing Techniques (IFMMT - 2014) at Manipal University Jaipur on December 27, 2014.
- Invited lecture, DST, GOI sponsored 7th INSPIRE Science Camp, organized by CDPE, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur on January 22, 2012.
- Invited lecture, DST, GOI sponsored 9th INSPIRE Science Camp, organized by CDPE, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur on May 05, 2012.
- Invited lecture, DST, GOI sponsored 10th INSPIRE Science Camp, organized by CDPE, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur on July 24, 2012.
- Invited lecture, DST, GOI sponsored 12th INSPIRE science camp, organized by CDPE, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur on October 24, 2012.
- Invited lecture, First International Conference on Plasma Processing and Material and Polymers (PPOMP 2011) Kottayam Kerala; organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala on November 26, 2011.
- Invited lecture on Plasma Treatment on Polymers to improve the surface Properties, DST, GOI sponsored conference on "Emerging Trends of Research in Materials Science: ETRMS-2011" organized by SKIT, Jaipur on November 13, 2011.
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Awards:
List of Keynote/Invited Lectures Delivered:
- Dean, Research, International Collaboration and Academic Administration (January 1, 2025-contd.), Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ)
- Dean (2021-2024), Faculty of Science (FoS), and Director (2018-2024), School of Basic Sciences, FoS, Manipal University Jaipur
- Controller of Examinations (CoE), Manipal University Jaipur (2016- 2018)
- Library Advisor, Manipal University Jaipur (2015-2018)
- Head, Department of Chemistry, Manipal University Jaipur (2011- 2014)
- Royal Society of Chemistry : Chartered Chemist (CChem) and Fellow (FRSC)
- American Chemical Society : Annual Member
- Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists : Life Member
- Society of Material Chemistry, BARC : Life Member
- Plasma Science Society of India (PSSI) : Life Member
- The Society of Biological Chemists : Life Member
- Chemical Research Society of India : Life Member
- Indian Chemical Society : Fellow (FICS)
- Indian Science Congress : Life Member
- Society of Petroleum Engineers : Annual Member
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India (MAPAI) : Life Member
- Material Research Society of India : Life Member
- International Association of Advanced Materials, Sweden : Member
- Study of synergistic effect of pre-enzyme treatment and dielectric barrier discharge plasma for surface modification of cellulosic textile polymer Mona Vajpayee, Mumal Singh, Kanchan Soni and Lalita Ledwani*; International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier), IF: 7.7, 2025; ISSN: 0141-8130, 307 (1),141879.
- Synergistic surface treatment of corn fabric using Dielectric Barrier Discharge plasma and plant extracts for enhancing antibacterial performance, Mumal Singh, Mona Vajpayee, S K Nema, Lalita Ledwani*, Industrial Crops and Products (Elsevier), ISSN: ISSN: 1872-633X, IF: 6.449, 2024, 222(5), 120029.
- Study of physico-chemical and antibacterial properties of DBD plasma treated ahimsa silk coated with natural active agents; Mumal Singh, Mona Vajpayee, Lalita Ledwani*, Sudhir Kumar Nema, Physica Scripta, ISSN 1402-4896, IF: 3.081, 2023, 98 (6), 065001, DOI 10.1088/1402-4896/accee2.
- Enzymatic surface modification of banana fabric with cellulase: Characterization and antimicrobial finishing with plant extracts, Mona Vajpayee, Mumal Singh, Hemen Dave, Lalita Ledwani*, Industrial Crops and Products (Elsevier), IF: 6.449, 2023, 191 (A), 115895.
- Investigation of Antimicrobial Activity of DBD Air Plasma-Treated Banana Fabric Coated with Natural Leaf Extracts, Mona Vajpayee, Mumal Singh, Lalita Ledwani*, Ram Prakash and Sudhir Kumar Nema, ACS Omega (American Chemical Society), ISSN 2470-1343, IF: 4.132, 2020, 5(30): 19034-19049.
