Geetansh Sharma
Assistant Professor
PhD Microbiology
Geetansh Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the School of Bioengineering and Food Technology. A dedicated academic and researcher in Environmental Microbiology, he specialises in wastewater bioremediation. He recently completed his PhD in Microbiology, focusing on sustainable microbial solutions for wastewater treatment and environmental restoration. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Microbiology from Shoolini University.
With over two years of teaching experience, Asst Prof Sharma has guided undergraduate and postgraduate students in microbiology and allied life sciences. His teaching philosophy focuses on conceptual clarity, practical application, and research-driven learning, helping students connect microbiological principles with real-world environmental challenges.
His research interests span environmental microbiology, bioremediation, microbial ecology, wastewater treatment technologies, and functional foods in health sciences. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, participated in national and international conferences, and actively engages in mentoring students in both research and professional development.
Beyond academics and research, Asst Prof Sharma is committed to inspiring students by promoting scientific curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of environmental responsibility among young learners.
Publications
1. Sharma G, Kalra SK, Tejan N, Ghoshal U. Nanoparticles based therapeutic efficacy against Acanthamoeba: Updates and future prospect. Experimental Parasitology. 2020 Nov 1;218:108008.
2. Sharma G, Shyam K, Thakur S, Yadav M, Nair S, Kumar N, Chandel H, Saxena G. Metagenomic Characterization and Applications of Microbial Surfactants in Remediation of Potentially Toxic Heavy Metals for Environmental Safety: Recent Advances and Challenges. Genomics Approach to Bioremediation: Principles, Tools, and Emerging Technologies. 2023 Jan 23:89-124.
3. Seth G, Singh S, Sharma G, Suvedi D, Kumar D, Nagraik R, Sharma A. Harnessing the power of stem cell-derived exosomes: a rejuvenating therapeutic for skin and regenerative medicine. 3 Biotech. 2025 Jun;15(6):184.
4. Kumar, N., Bhatnagar, P., Yadav, R., Chandel, H., Murugesan, S., Sharma, G., & Saxena, G. (2023). Role of Microbial Communities and Aquatic Macrophytes in Constructed Wetlands for Tannery Wastewater Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities. Aquatic Macrophytes: Ecology, Functions and Services, 261- 296. Springer Nature Singapore. (Published) doi: 10.1007/978-981-99-3822- 3_13
5. Shyam, K., Kumar, N., Chandel, H., Dogra, A. S., Sharma, G., & Saxena, G. (2023). Omics Technologies in Environmental Microbiology and Microbial Ecology: Insightful Applications in Bioremediation Research. Genomics Approach to Bioremediation: Principles, Tools, and Emerging Technologies, 433-454. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Published) doi: 10.1002/9781119852131.ch23
6. Thakur, S., Kumar, N., Chandel, H., Khanduri, M., Sharma, G., Shyam, K.,& Saxena, G. (2022). Environmental Toxicity, Health Hazards, and Bioremediation Strategies for Removal of Microplastics from Wastewater. In Omics Insights in Environmental Bioremediation (pp. 149-186). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-19-4320-1_7
7. Kumar, N., Sharma, G., Chandel, H., Shyam, K., Thakur, S., Vaswani, P., & Saxena, G. (2022). Microalgae in Wastewater Treatment and Biofuel Production: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects. Omics Insights in Environmental Bioremediation, 237-271. Springer Nature, Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978- 981-19-4320-1_11
8. Chandel, H., Shyam, K., Kumar, N., Sharma, G., Yadav, M., Murugesan, S., Saxena, G. (2022). Anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) technolog nitrogen removal from wastewater: recent advances and challenges Integrated Environmental Technologies for Wastewater Treatment and Sustainable Development 23-48. Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-91180-1.00009-0
Contact Details:
Email: geetansh1@shooliniuniversity.com
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ojhG7N4AAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Geetansh-Sharma
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57219231140