Nano-Biochar and Nanoparticles for Soil Health Improvement

Vishnu D. Rajput, PhD, is a Leading Researcher (Associate Professor) and Head of International Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology at Southern Federal University. His ongoing research is based on the toxic effects of bulk- and nano-forms of metals and bioaccumulation; bio/geo-transformations, uptake, translocation, and toxic effects on plant physiology; morphology, anatomy, ultrastructure of cellular and subcellular organelles; cytomorphometric modifications; and DNA. He is also researching possible remediation approaches such as using biochar/nano-biochar-based sorbents and nanotechnological approaches. He is an internationally recognized reviewer, having reviewed over 200 manuscripts, and has received several outstanding reviewer certificates from Elsevier, Springer, and others. He is an editorial board member of various high-impact journals. He is a leader of several grants including Mega-Grant and BRICS, and he is principal investigator/co-PI of over 21 national and international projects. Dr. Rajput has received several certificates of appreciation from Southern Federal University for outstanding contribution in academic, creative research, and publication activities. He has also received Highly Qualified Specialist status from the Russian government Tatiana Minkina, PhD, is the Head of Soil Science and Land Evaluation Department of Southern Federal University, Russia. She is also the Head of the International Master’s Degree Educational Program ""Management and Estimation of Land Resources"" (2015–2022 years, accreditation by ACQUIN). Her area of scientific interest is soil science, biogeochemistry of trace elements, environmental soil chemistry, soil monitoring and assessment, and modeling and remediation using physicochemical treatment methods. Dr. Minkina was awarded in 2015 with a Diploma of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation for her many years of work for the development and improvement of the educational process and for her significant contribution to the training of highly qualified specialists. Currently, she is handling projects funded by the Russian Scientific Foundation, Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, and the Russian Foundation of Basic Research. She is a member of many professional societies. She has published over 750 papers (389 in English).

1. Fabrication and Characteristics of Nano-Biochar: Recent Technological Updates 2. Application of Nano-Biochar to Improve Soil Quality and Sustainability 3. Nanoparticles, Types, and Approaches for Improving Soil Health 4. Nano-Biochar: A Review of Its Applications in Agriculture Soil Productivity 5. Role of Nano and Nano-Biochar in Reducing Salinity Stress 6. Application of Nano and Nano-Biochar for Improving Soil Physiochemical Properties 7. Insights into Nano and Nano-Biochar in Soil-Microbe Interaction 8. Role of Nanoparticles and Nano-Biochar in Improving Intrinsic Soil Characteristics