Name: Dr. Yogendra Kumar Lahir
Educational Qualification: DHE., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Designation: Faculty, University of Mumbai, India.
Department: Biophysics
University: University Of Mumbai
Email: lahiryk@gmail.com
Research Interests: 1. Toxicological studies encompassing histological, enzymatic, redox reaction, lipid and protein oxidation, overall biochemical aspects. 2, Nanotoxicological studies includes redox reactions, lipid oxidation, histological impacts, interaction with erythrocytes, chromosomal fluctuations and cellular aspects including cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix. 3. Hematological studies in birds, digestive enzymes in birds, metabolic marker enzymes in millipede, influence of hormones, some of the chemicals, heavy metals and toxicants on the enzyme activities in fish, mollusk and crustaceans; 4. Meiofauna of Mumbai coast. 5. Role of Nanomaterials in food toxicity, phytoremediation and environmental sciences. 6. Reviews on nanomaterials and their derogative impact on biological systems.
Biography: Dr Y K Lahir got M Sc and Ph D degrees and DHE diploma from university of Bombay (now University of Mumbai). Currently he is *Visiting faculty, Department of Biophysics, Vidyanagari, University of Mumbai, Mumbai-400098, teaching M Sc-I and M Sc-II students; *Visiting faculty, Department of Biological Science, Biological/Chemical Sciences, NMIMS, SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, (Deemed to be university) Shri C. B. Research, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai-400056; *Visiting faculty, Department of Environmental Sciences, Institute of Science, (Autonomous institute), Mumbai-400032 ; *Visiting faculty, Department of Zoology, Thakur College, Kandivli (E), Mumbai 400101, (Mumbai University), He has been teaching for 39 years. He has authored three books on toxicology, (book on nanotoxicity under preparation) 35 research papers, 16 review articles and one chapter on graphene as drug carrier. His research fields include Toxicological studies encompassing histological, enzymatic, redox reaction, lipid and protein oxidation, overall biochemical aspects; Nanotoxicological studies includes redox reactions, lipid oxidation, histological impacts, interaction with erythrocytes, chromosomal fluctuations and cellular aspects including cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix. Hematological studies in birds, digestive enzymes in birds, metabolic marker enzymes in millipede, influence of hormones, some of the chemicals, heavy metals and toxicants on the enzyme activities in fish, mollusk and crustaceans; Meiofauna of Mumbai coast; Nanomaterials in food toxicity, phytoremediation and environmental sciences; Review on nanotoxic materials.
Details of teaching experience:
1. Delivered series of lectures on “Environmental toxicology”, during 7th to 11th October, 2014 for the students of M Sc part II (Environmental sciences), Shivaji University, Kolhapur-416004, Maharashtra,
2. Visiting faculty, Department of Biological Sciences, (Biological/Chemical Science), toxicology, NMIMS, School of Science, (Deemed to be university), Shri C. B. Research, Bhaidas Sabhagriha Bldg, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai-400056
3. Visiting faculty, Dept of Biophysics, Vidyanagari, Univ. of Mumbai-400 098, and teaching topics like cell biology, nanotoxicology on post graduating classes.
4. Visiting faculty, Department of Environmental Sciences, Institute of Science, Mumbai-400032, and teaching post graduate classes, Environmental Sciences- toxicology.
5. Visiting faculty from Oct, 2010 till date, with Department of Zoology, Thakur College of Sc. & Com., Kandivli (E), Mumbai-400101, and teaching under graduate classes of Zoology.
6. Lecturer, Dept. of Biology, Jai Hind College, Mumbai- 400 020.
Reviews articles
1. Y K Lahir, “Apoptosis” – A Biological Phenomenon, Biochem Cell Arch, 2012, 12(2): 237-248
2. Y K Lahir, “Natural cure for genetic integrity”, Biochem Cell Arch, 2013, 13(1):1-17.
3. Y K Lahir, “Occupational Health Hazards and Anthropogenic Activities”,
Intl J Environmental Sciences, 2013, 2(4):254-264
4. Y K Lahir, “Morphological aspects of intercellular communication”,
Bionano Frontier, 2014, 7(1): 3-11.
5. Y K Lahir, “Lipid oxidation”: Biochemical, biological and biophysical aspects”
Global Journal of Biosciences and Biotechnology, 2015, 4(3):224-233
6. Y K Lahir, “A dynamic component of tissues-extra cellular matrix: structural, functional and
Adaptive approach”, Biochem Cell Arch, 2015, 15(2): 331-347
7. Y K Lahir, “Role and adverse effects of nanomaterials in food technology” Journal of
Toxicology and Health, 2015, ISSN 2056-3779 | Volume 2: Article 2:
Doi: 10.7243/2056-3779-2-2
http://www.hoajonline.com/journals/pdf/2056-3779-2-2.pdf
8. Y K Lahir, “The role of nanomaterials in the development of biosensors,” Global Journal of
Bioscience and Biotechnology, 2016, 5(2): 146-163
9. Y K Lahir, “Effects of nanomaterials on oxidation stress and protein oxidation in
Biological system: Biochemical and Biological aspects,”
Adv Clinl Toxicol, 2016, 1(1):000104
10. Y K Lahir, A V Chitre and P M Dongre, “Some biophysical and biochemical interactions of
nanomaterials on protein oxidation in biological system”, Rep Opinion 2016; 8(7):66-71.
http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 11; doi: 10.7537/marsroj080716.11.
11. Y K Lahir, “Application of time and length scale concept in biological systems”,
Biochem Cell Arch, 2016, 16(2):231-237.
12. Y K Lahir, “Some Aspects of Interactions between Nanomaterials and the Cytoskeleton of Eukaryotic
Cells” Adv Clinl Toxicol, 2016, 1(2): 000111
13. Y K Lahir, “Understanding the basic role of glycocalyx during Cancer”, J Radiat Cancer Res,
2016, 7 (3): 79-84; DOI: 104103/0973-0168.197974
14. Y K Lahir, “Impacts of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles on embryos’, Austin Endocrinology Diabetes
Case Report (Special Issue on climate change), 2017, 2(1): id 1009, 9pg;
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15. Y K Lahir, “Impacts of fullerene on biological system”, Clinical Immunology, Endocrinology and metabolic
Drugs, (2017), (in press)
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