R.S.Sindhu

Date &amp; Time : 27, August 2024 

=  About Me  =

I am Professor in Chemistry and Head, International Relations Division, NCERT New Delhi. I had secured first division in all public examinations. I did my Ph.D. from Delhi University and since then I have been in teaching profession. I have more than 29 years of teaching experience at higher education level(B.Sc.,M.Sc.,B.Sc.B.Ed.,B.Ed.) and 39 years of research experience.

= My Interests =

My prime interest is in research and teaching. Along with that I am highly interested in knowing about the social, economic and political developments in my country.

= My Achievements =

1. Supervised twelve (12) students for Ph. D. degree.

2. Research papers - 102 (90 in Chemistry and 12 in Education).

3. Authored/Co-authored -12 books.

5. Member of Establishment Committee (Policy Decision Making Body) of NCERT during 2007-2010.

6. Worked as Associate Editor for Journal of Indian Chemical Society for two years ( 2000-2001).

7. Research Projects Undertaken from outside Agencies - 02: One funded by DST and another by UGC.

8. Contributed in the development of report on Annotated Bibliography on Value Education in India (NCERT)

9. Convener - National Conference on Assessment and Improvement of Science and Mathematics Education, NCERT, January 13-14, 2009

Supervision of Ph.D. Students
1. Suman Shrey Singh: Studies on chelates of some hydroxy pyridines with biologically important metals in different oxidation states. 1989. Meerut University, Meerut

2. Shiella Tikku: Physico-chemical studies of the metal chelates of 2, 3-dyhydroxypyridine and 2-amino-3 hydroxypyridine. 1990. Rajasthan University, Jaipur

3. Shashi K. Bansal: Preparation and characterisation of cyclopentadienyl derivatives of Titanium (IV) &amp; Zirconium (IV). 1990. MDS University, Ajmer

4. I.S.Sood: Bioaccumulation of heavy metals (Pb, Cd and Hg) by some aquatic plants. 1994. MDS University, Ajmer

5. B.K. Singh: Chemical analysis of minerals of UP and Rajasthan States with disubstituted pyridines. 1994. Meerut University, Meerut

6. G.R. Prakash: Studies on mixed ligand metal complexes of 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine and some Nitrogen donors. 1995. MDS University, Ajmer

7. M.P. Sharma: Potentiometric studies on complexes of 2, 6-pyridinediol formed with metal ions having +2 &amp; +3. 1995. MDS University, Ajmer

8. N.K. Gaur: Physico-chemical investigations on mixed ligand metal complexes of 2,3-dihydroxypyridine and some nitrogen donors. 1996. MDS University, Ajmer

9. Prachi Arya: Chemical and biochemical studies of mixed ligand metal complexes of some amino acids and anti ulcer drugs. 2001. Barkatullah University, Bhopal

10. Mini Verma: Physico-chemical investigation on mixed ligand metal complexes of 2-amino 3-hydroxy-pyridine and some amino acids. 2002 Barkatullah University, Bhopal

11. Rashmi Sharma: Synthesis and characterization of Mixed Ligand Metal complexes of some Disubstituted pyrindines and catechol. 2002 Barkatullah University, Bhopal

12. Upendra Kumar: Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed Ligand Complexes of Some Metals with 2, 3 – Dihydroxy Pyridine and Some Amino Acids. 2008. Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Research Papers in Chemistry
1. Polarographic Studies of Cd(II) and Pb(II) complexes with 2,3-Dihydroxypyridine. R.S. Sindhu, K.B. Pandeya and R.P.Singh Indian Journal of Chemistry, 14A, 913 (1976).

2. Polarographic Reduction of Molybdenum (VI) in some Disubstituted pyridines. R.S. Sindhu, K.B. Pandeya and R.P.Singh Fertilizer Technology, 13,147 (1976).

3. Polarographic studies of Indium (III) complexes with some Disubstituted Pyridines. R.S.Sindhu, K.B.Pandeya and R.P.Singh Monatshefte fur Chemie108, 361 (1977) (AUSTRIA).

4. Polarographic studies on Nickel (II), Copper (II) and Zinc (II) Complexes of 3-Hydroxypyridine -2-Thiol R.S.Sindhu, K.B.Pandeya and R.P.Singh J.Indian Chem. Soc., LV, 120 (1978).

5. Polarographic Reduction of Nickel (II), Copper (II) and Zinc (II) in the presence of 2,3-Dinhydroxypyridine and 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine. R.S.Sindhu, Krishan B. Pandeya and Rajendra P. Singh Transition Met. Chem. 3, 257 (1978) (U.K.).

6. Stability constants of Cadmium (II) and Lead (II) chelates of 2-amino-3-hyroxypyridine. R.S.Sindhu, K.B. Pandeya and R.P.Singh Curr. Sci., 47,545 (1978).

7. Polarographic Determination of Thorium (IV) with 3-Hyroxypyridine-2-thiol. R.S.Sindhu, K.B. Pandeya and R.P.Singh Fresenius Z.Anal. Chem. 290, 318 (1978)(GERMANY).

8. Polarographic Behaviour of Complexes of Cadmium (II) and Lead (II) with 3-Hydroxypyridine -2-Thiol. R.S.Sindhu, K.B. Pandeya and R.P.Singh Revue Roumaine De Chimie 23, 1279 (1978) (ROUMANIA).

9. Polarographic Reduction of Uranyl (II) in presence of Some Disubstituted Pyridines. R.S.Sindhu, K.B.Pandeya and R.P.Singh J. Indian Chem. Soc., LIX, 895 (1982).

10. Polarographic Detemination of Gallium (III) with 3-Hydroxypyridine-2-Thiol. R.S. Sindhu, K.B. Pandeya and R.P.Singh Fresenius Z. Anal. Chem., 316,714 (1983) (GERMANY).

11. Potentiometric Studies on the complexes of some Trivalent Rare Earths with 5-Chloropyridine-2,3-diol. R.S. Sindhu and R.P.Singh Monatshefte fur Chemie, 115,993 (1984) (AUSTRIA).

12. Biological Removal of Lead ions from the industrial effluents using the bark of Ixora coccinea linn. Vijay Kumar and R.S. Sindhu Proc. Sem. Eff. Pest. Ag. Fau. (Academy of Environmental Biology, India), 147 (1984).

13. The use of Bark of Mussaenda Luteola for treatment of contaminated fishery water. Vijay Kumar and R.S. Sindhu Indian J. Ecol., 11, 166 (1984).

14. Biological Removal of Lead ions from industrial Effluents. Vijay Kumar, R.S. Sindhu and Om Kumar Indian Journal of Forestry, 7,331 (1984).

15. Polarographic determination of Rhodium (III) with 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine. R.S. Sindhu and R.P.Singh Transactions of the SAEST, 19,273 (1984).

16. Potentiometric studies on the complexes of Pr(III), Nd(III), Sm(III), Gd(III), Tb(III), Dy(III) and Ho (III) with 2-Hydroxychalcone. R.S. Sindhu and R.P.Singh Revue Roumanie de Chemie, 29,883 (1984) (Roumania).

17. Polarographic Determination of Palladium (II) with 2-amino-3-hydroxychalcone. R.S. Sindhu, Anoop Yadav, R.P.Singh and M.Katyal J.Inst. Chemists(India), 57,209 (1985).

18. Polarographic studies on the complexes of Europium (III) with 2,3-dihydroxypyridine and 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine. R.S. Sindhu and R.P.Singh Revue Roumanie de Chimie, 30, 581 (1985) (ROMANIA).

19. Stability constants of complexes of 2' -hydroxychalkone with Al(III), Ga (III) and In(III) R.S.Sindhu, R.P. Singh and Mohan Katyal J.Inst. Chemists, 57, 207 (1985)

20. Spectrophotometric determination of ruthenium (III) with 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine in presence of quinoline M.C.Mehra, R.S. Sindhu and M.Katyal Oriental J. Chem., 1, 9 (1985)

21. Removal of lead ions from its solution by the bark of Adina cordifolia. Vijay Kumar and R.S. Sindhu Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. India, 55(B), 94 (1985)

22. Spectrophotometric Determination of Ruthenium (III) Using 6-Amino-5-nitroso-2, 4-pyrimidinediol and pyridine R.S. Sindhu and R.P. Singh J. Indian Chem. Soc., LXII, 80 (1985)

23. Preparation, Characterisation and thermal studies on Mixed ligand complexes of Ru(III) and Pt(IV) with Biologically Active Ligands. R.S. sindhu, A.K.Sharma and R.P. Singh. Thermochimica Acta, 84, 377 (1985) (U.S.A.)

24. Polarographic determination of ruthenium (III) with 2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine R.S. Sindhu, Suman Sharey and R.P. Singh Oriental J. Chem. ,2, 154 (1986)

25. Spectrophotometric Determination of Boron with 6-amino-5-nitroso-2, 4-pyrimidine diol. M.Satake, R.S. Sindhu, Mohan Katyal and S.Shrey Acta Ciencia Indica, XIIIC, 44 (1986).

26. Polarographic studies of thallium (I) Complexes with some disubstituted pyridines R.S. Sindhu Transactions of the SAEST, 21, 85 (1986).

27. Polarographic Behaviour of Gallium(III) in some Disubstituted Pyridines. R.S. Sindhu, K.B. Pandeya and R.P. Singh. J. Indian Chem. Soc., LXIII, 928 (1986).

28. Polarographic Determination of Lead in Drinking water Samples of Western U.P. Districts with 3-hydroxypyridine-2-Thiol. R.S. Sindhu Intern J.Environ.Anal. Chem., 28, 87 (1987) (NETHERLANDS)

29. Polarographic Determination of Europium(III) With 3-Hydroxypyridine-2 thiol. R.S. Sindhu, M.Katyal and B.K.Puri. Zhurnal Analiticheskoi Khimii, 42, 1051 (1987) (RUSSIA)

30. Potentiometric studies on the chelates of Al(III) Ga(III) and In(III) with 5-Chloropyridine-2, 3-Diol. R.S. Sindhu, M.Katyal, B.K.Puri. Chimica Acta Turcica ,15, 211 (1987) (TURKEY)

31. Spectophotometric determination of Ag(I) With 2,3-Dihydroxypyridine R.S. Sindhu, Shashi K. Bansal, Shiella Tikku and Suman Shrey Orient J. Chem., 4, 434 (1988)

32. Analytical Reactions of hydroxypyridines A.K. Sharma and R.S. Sindhu Reviews in Analytical Chemistry ,9, 151 (1989) (U.K.)

33. Polarographic determination of Mo(VI) with 2,6-pyridinediol R.S. Sindhu, Shashi K. Bansal, Suman Shrey and C.L. Jain. Orient. J. Chem., 5, 96 (1989).

34. Spectrophotometric Determination of Iron(II) and Copper(II) With 2,6-pyridinediol. Shashi K. Bansal, Shiella Tikku, Suman Shrey and R.S. Sindhu. J.Indian Chem. Soc, 66, 917 (1989).

35. Polarographic Studies on metal chelates of Mn(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) with 2,6-pyridinediol Suman Shrey, Shashi K. Bansal and R.S. Sindhu Orient J. Chem., 5, 334 (1989).

36. Polarographic determination of Ytterbium (III) with 2,3-Dihydroxypyridine R.S. Sindhu, Shiella Tikku, Shashi K. Bansal and Suman Shrey Transactions of SAEST, 24, 219 (1989).

37. Spectrophotometric Determination of Ce(III) with 2 ,6-Pyridinediol. Neelam Babla, Shashi K. Bansal and R.S. Sindhu Orient. J.Chem., 6, 73 (1990).

38. TLC and HPLC separation of metal chelates of Cr(III), Mn(III) Fe(III) and Co(III) with 2,3-Dihydroxypyridine. Suman Shrey, Shashi K.Bansal and R.S.Sindhu. Orient.J.Chem., 6, 132 (1990).

39. The removal of Pb(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) from water by Ixora Coccinea Linn. Plant substrate. Shiella Tikku, R.S. Sindhu and R.K. Bhartiya Indian Journal of Forestry, 13, 112 (1990).

40. Xanthate anions as salts of bis(cyclopentadienyl) Titanium (IV) Chelates. Shashi, K.Bansal, A.k.Sharma, Shiella Tikku and R.S. Sindhu Synth. React. Inorg. Met.-Org. chem., 21, 587 (1991) (U.S.A.)

41. The Removal of Hg(II), Pb(II) and Cd(II) from water by Adina Cordifolia plant substrate. Shiella Tikku, R.S.Sindhu and R.K. Bhartiya. Poll. Res. ,10, 21(1991).

42. Polarographic Studies of Mixed Ligand Complexes of Copper(II) and Cadmium(II) with Oxalic Acid and Succinic Acid as Primary Ligands and 2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine as Secondary Ligand. R.S.Sindhu, Shiella Tikku and Shashi K.Bansal. J.Indian Chem.Soc. ,68, 289 (1991).

43. Studies of Metal complexes of Cr(III), Mn(III), Fe(III) and Co(III) with 5-chloro 2,3-dihydroxypyridine Suman Shrey, Shashi K.Bansal and R.S. Sindhu. Oriental j.Chem., 7, 210 (1991).

44. Synthesis and Characterisation of Halides and Complex Halogeno Anions as Salts of Bis(cyclopentadienyl) zirconium(IV) Chelates formed with 2,3-Dihydroxypyridine and 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine Shashi K.Bansal, Shiella Tikku and R.S. Sindhu. J. Indian Chem. Soc., 68, 556 (1991).

45. Removal of Hg, Pb and Cd from water by Mussaenda Luteola Plant substrate. R.S.Sindhu, Shiella Tikku and R.k. Bhartiya India J. Ecol. ,18, 80 (1991)

46. TLC and HPLC separation of metal complexes of Cr(III), Mn(III), Fe(III) and Co(III) with 5-chloro-2, 3-dihydroxy- pyridine. Suman Shrey, Shashi K.Bansal and R.S. Sindhu. Oriental J.Chem., 8, 71 (1992).

47. Polarographic behaviour of Dithiocarbamate anions as salts of 2,3-dihydroxypyridine and 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine bis (cyclopentadienyl) Ti(IV) and Zr(IV) chelates. R.S. Sindhu and Shashi K.Bansal Transactions of the SAEST, 27, 13 (1992).

48. Bio-accumulation of lead by some aquatic plants. I.S. Sood, R.S. Sindhu and K.K. Sharma. Aspect of Plant Sciences, 14, 361 (1992).

49. Sythesis and characterization of Cr(III), Mn(III), Fe(III), and Co(III) complexes with 2,3-dihydroxypyridine. Suman Shrey, C.l. Jain, Shashi K. Bansal and R.S. Sindhu Revue Roumaine de Chimie, 38, 179 (1993) (ROUMANIA).

50. Potentiometic studies on the chelartes of Al(III), Ga(III) and In(III) with some Disubstituted pyridines. Shiella Tikku, Shashi K. Bansal and R.S. Sindhu. Transactions of the SAEST, 28, 75 (1993)

51. Synthesis and characterization of metal complexes of Zn(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II) with 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine. R.S. Sindhu, Shiella Tikku, Shashi K. Bansal and S.P. Mathur. Revue Roumaine de chimie ,38, 667 (1993) (ROMANIA).

52. Synthesis and Characterisation of Xanthate Anions as Salts of Bis (Cyclopentadienyl) zirconium (IV) Chelates formed with 2,3-Dihydroxypyridine and 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine. Shashi K. Bansal, Shiella Tikku and R.S. Sindhu. J. Indian Chem. Soc., 70, 701 (1993)

53. Use of 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine as a complexing agent for the determination of copper by flame atomic absorption spectrometry and its application to complex sulphide ore. B.K. Singh, C.L. Jain, R.S. Sindhu. Fresenius J. Anal, Chem., 348, 839 (1994) (GERMANY).

54. Polarographic studies of mixed ligand complexes of Cu(II) and Cd(II) with Oxalic acid and succinic acid as primary ligands and 2,3-dihydroxypyridine as secondary ligand. R.S.Sindhu, Shilella Tiiku and Shashi K. Bansal. Transactions of the SAEST, 29, 4 (1994).

55. Polarographic Behaviour of Xanthate Anions as Salts of 2,3-Dihydroxypyridine and 2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine bis (cyclopentadienyl) titanium (IV) and zirconium(IV) Chelates. Shashi K. Bansal and R.S. Sindhu J.Indian chem. Soc., 71, 39 (1994).

56. Electrochemical behaviour and determination of Copper(II), lead (II) and Zinc(II) at DME using 2,6-pyridinediol. B.K. Singh, C.L. Jain &amp; R.S. Sindhu. Transactions of the SAEST, 29, 22(1994)

57. Bio accumalation of heavy metals by some aquatic plants. I.S. Sood, R.S.Sindhu and K.K. Sharma Poll. Res., 13, 331 (1994)

58. Dithiocarbamate anions as salts of 2,3-dihydroxypyridine and 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine chelates of bis (cyclopentadienyl) titanium (IV) and Zirconium(IV) R.S. Sindhu, Sheilla Tikku, A.k. Sharma and S.k. Bansal Synth. react. Inorg. Met. - Org. Chem., 25, 307 (1995)(U.S.A.)

59. Polarographic Estimation of Copper(II), Lead(II) and Zinc(II) in presence of 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine as complexing agent. B.K. Singh, C.L. Jain and R.S. Sindhu Transactions of the SAEST, 30, 133 (1995)

60. Gravimetric Determination of Aluminium (III) with 2,6-pyridinediol B.k. Singh, M.P. Sharma, C.L. Jain and R.S.Sindhu J. Indian Chem. Soc., 73, 295 (1996).

61. Polarographic Estimation of Copper (II), Lead(II) and Zinc(II) in presence of 2,3-dihydroxypyridine as Complexing Agent B.K. Singh, C. L. Jain and R.S. Sindhu* J. Indian Chem. Soc., Vol. 73, 297 (1996).

62. Synthesis and Characterisation of Mixed Ligand Complexes of Manganese (II) Copper (II) with 2-Amino-3-hydroxtypridine and some Nitrogen Donors G. R. Prakash, B. K. Singh and R.S. Sindhu* J. Indian Chem. Soc., Vol. 73, 481 (1996).

63. Potentiometric Studies on the Complexes of Mn (II), Fe(II), Co (II), Ni (II) and Cu (II) with 2, 6-Pyridinediol M. P. Sharma, B.K. Singh and R.S. Sindhu* Transactions of the SAEST, 32, 30 (1997).

64. Potentiometric studies on the complexes of La(III), Ce(III), Eu(III) and Gd(III) with 2,6-pyridinediol. M.P. Sharma, B.K. Singh and R.S. Sindhu Transactions of the SAEST, 32, 85 (1997).

65. Mixed Ligand complexes of Iron-, Cobalt- &amp; Nickel(II) With 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine and some nitrogen donors. G.R.Prakash &amp; R.S. Sindhu J.Indian Chem. Soc., 75, 89 (1998).

66. Bioaccumulation of Lead, Cadmium and Mercury by Mussaenda Luteola Reeta Sharma and R.S.Sindhu Acta Botanica Hungarica 41, 273-276 (1998) (HUNGARY)

67. Bioaccumulation of Lead, Cadmium and Mercury by Ixora coccinea linn Reeta Sharma and R.S. Sindhu Indian J. Ecol. 26, 67-68(1999)

68. Bioaccumulation of Lead, Cadmium and Mercury by Galium Tricorne R.S. Sindhu, and Reeta Sharma Poll. Res. 18, 395 (1999)

69. Polarographic Determination of Europium (III) with 2, 3-dihydroxypyridine Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu Transactions of SAEST, 35, 105 (2000)

70. Mixed ligand complexes of Iron-, Cobalt- and Nickel (II) with 2, 3-dihydroxypyridine and some nitrogen donors. N.K. Gaur, Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu J. Indian Chem. Soc. 78, 26 (2001)

71. Synthesis and Characterization of some salts of 2, 3-dihydroxypridine and 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine chelates of bis(cyclopentadienyl) titanium (IV) Shashi K. Gupta, Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu J. Indian Chem. Soc. 78, 202 (2001)

72. Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed Ligand Complexes of Manganese-, iron-, cobalt- and Nickel (II)with 2-amino 3- hydroxypyridine and CatecholRashmi Sharma and R.S.Sindhu. J. Indian Chem.Soc., 80, 845(2003)

73. Thermal Studies on mixed Ligand metal Complexes of Zn(II),Cd(II) and Hg(II) with 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine and some amino acids.Rashmi Sharma, Mini Verma and R.S. Sindhu,Thermans, 314 (2004)

74. Thermal Studies on mixed ligand complexes of Mn(II),Fe(II),Co(II) and Ni(II) with ranitidine and some amino acids. Prachi Arya, Rashmi Shrama and R.S. Sindhu. Thermans, 297 (2004)

75. AAS Determination of Cadmium after theExtraction of its chelate with 3-hydroxypyridine-2-thiol in MIBK.Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindh. Presented in 40th convention of chemists held at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (23rd -27th Dec 2003)

76. Mixed Ligand Complexes of Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II)) with 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine and some amino acids. Rashmi Sharma, Mini Verma and R.S. Sindhu, Presented in 40th convention of chemists held at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (23rd -27th Dec 2003)

77. Physico-chemical Investigations on mixed ligand complexes of Mn(II)and Cu(II) with 2,3-dihydroxypridine and some nitrogen donors. Narendra K.Gaur, Rashmi Sharma and R.S.Sindhu Presented in 41st convention of chemists held at Delhi University, Delhi (23rd -27th Dec 2004)

78. Physico - Chemical studies on mixed ligand complexes of Mn(II), Fe(II),Co(II) and Ni(II) with famotidine and some amino acids. Prachi Arya, Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu Presented in 41st convention of chemists held at Delhi University, Delhi (23rd -27th Dec 2004)

79. Thermal studies on mixed ligand complexes of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II)with famotidine and amino acids. Prachi Arya, Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu Presented in 92 nd Indian Science Congress held at Nirma University Ahmedabad (3-7 Jan, 2005)

80. Mixed ligand complexes of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) with ranitidine and some amino acids. Prachi Arya, Rashmi Shrama and R.S. Sindhu Presented in 92 nd Indian Science Congress held at Nirma University. Ahmedabad (3-7 Jan, 2005)

81. Synthesis and characterization of mixed ligand complexes of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) with 2-Amino-3- hydroxypyridine and some nitrogen donors. R.S. Sindhu and G.R. Prakash. Asian Journal of Chemistry (Communicated). J. Indian Chem. Soc. (Communicated)

82. Preparation, Characterization and thermal studies of Zn (II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) complexes with 2,3-dihydroxypyridine. Shiella tikku, Shashi K. Bansal and R.S. Sindhu. Oriental J. Chem. Soc. (Communicated).

83. Studies on metal complexes of Mn(II), Fe(II) Co(II) and Ni(II) with 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine. Shiela Tikku, Shashsi K. Bansal and R.S. Sindhu. Asian J. Chem. (Communicated).

84. Synthesis and characterization of metal complexes of Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) with 2,3- dihydroxypyridine. Shiella Tikku, Shashi K. Bansal and R.S. Sindhu. Asian J. Chem. (Communicated).

85. Thermal Studies of Xanthate anions as salts of 2,3-hydroxypyridine and 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine Bis (Cyclopentadieny) Ti (IV) and Zn(IV) chelates. Shashi K. Bansal, Shiela Tikku and R.S. Sindhu. Journal of Thermal Analysis (communicated).

86. Speciation studies on accumlation of lead and codmium in Galium tricorne. Reeta Sharma and R.S. Sindhu. Indian J.Ecol. (Communicated).

87. Preferential accumulation of particulate and ionic forms of lead and cadmium metals by Mussaenda luteola. R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma. Poll. Res. (Communicated).

88. Chemical speciation of bioaccumulation of particulate and ionic forms of lead and cadmium by Ixora Coccinea linn. Reeta Sharma and R.S. Sindhu.

89. Mixed Ligand Complexes of Zn(II), and UO2 (II) with some Disubstituted Pyridines and Catechol. Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu. J. Indian Chem. Soc. (Communicated)

90. Synthesis and characterization of mixed ligand complexes of Zn(II),Cd(II) and Hg(II) with 2,3-dihydroxypyridine and some nitrogen donors. N.K. Gaur, Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu. J. Indian Chem. Soc. (Communicated)

Research Papers in Education
1. Reflections from the Analysis of question papers of Science at Secondary Level. R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma. Journal of Educational Research and Extension, 35, 40 (1998)

2. Practicable Taxonomy of Basic skills of Science Practicals at Secondary Level for their Assessment. R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma. Science Education International, 9,34 (1998) (AUSTRALIA)

3. Reflections from the student Errors Made in a Senior Secondary Public Examination of Chemistry R.S. Sindhu, Prikshak, 40-46 (1998)

4. Some Misconceptions in the understanding of Enzymes. R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma. Chemistry Education Review, 14, 21-24 (1999)

5. A new approach to test the usability of a Science Question Paper in Terms of Time Allotment. R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma. Science Education International, 10, 34-37 (1999) (AUSTRALIA)

6. Analysis of Errors committed by the students in a Public Examination of Secondary Science in India. R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma. School Science, 36, 53-57 (1999)

7. Reflective study on the Level of Learning of Integrated Science and Curriculum. R.S. Sindhu. Journal of Indian Education, XXV, 73 (2000)

8. A Study on Misconceptions and Errors of Students found in Naming the complex compounds. Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu. Presented in International Conference on Science, Technology &amp; Mathematics Education, Feb. 20-23, 2001 in Goa. School Science, XXXVIII, 43 (2000)

9. Assessment of the Performance of Senior Secondary Students in Essential Skills of Chemistry Practicals. R.S. Sindhu and Rashmi Sharma. Presented in International Conference on Science, Technology &amp; Mathematics Education, Feb. 20-23, 2001 in Goa. School Science, XXXIX, 66 (2001)

10. Quantized step-up Model for Evaluation of Internship in Teaching of prospective Science Teachers. R.S. Sindhu. Science Education International, 13, 22-24 (2002)

11. Evaluation and Feedback of an In-service Training Programme for Chemistry Post Graduate Teachers. R.S. Sindhu and Alok Sharma. Journal of Indian Education, XXXI, 45 (2005)

12. A Study of Learning of Technology through Science and Science through Technology : Implications for Science and Technology Curriculum at Secondary Level. R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma. Journal of Indian Education (Communicated)

Articles on Science Education
1. Importance of Micronutrients in Soil. R.S. Sindhu, Shashi K. Bansal and Shiela Tikku The Journal of Work Experience and Vocational Education in Agriculture, 8, 9 (1988).

2. Incorporation of Environmental Education in Science Curriculum. Shashi K. Bansal, Shiela Tikku and R.S. Sindhu The Rajasthan Board Journal of Education, XXIII, 67 (1987).

3. Everyday Chemistry Learning through Exhibitions. R.S. Sindhu &amp; Shashi K. Bansal The Rajasthan Board Journal of Education, XXIV, 19 (1989).

4. Minor Chemistry Lessons for beginners. Shashi K. Bansal and R.S. Sindhu The Primary Teacher, July, 13 (1989).

5. Water and Water Pollution. R.S. Sindhu &amp; Shashi K. Bansal The Rajasthan Board Journal of Education, XXV, 25 (1989).

6. Soil and Soil Pollution. R.S. Sindhu &amp; Shashi K. Bansal The Rajasthan Board Journal of Education, VVX, 72 (1990).

7. Pesticides boon or Bane R.S. Sinshu, Shiela Tikku and Shashi K. Bansal The Journal of Work Experience and Vocational Education in Agriculture, 9, 23 (1990).

8. Air and Air Pollution R.S. Sindhu &amp; Mrs. Shashi K. Gupta The Rajasthan Board Journal of Education, 28, 21 (1992).

9. Teaching Strategies for some industry based topics of chemistry. R.S. Sindhu The article was presented in the international conference on Industry Education INITIATIVES in Chemistry August 29th - Spetember 2nd, 1995 University of york, york (U.K.) The Rajasthan Board Journal of Education, 31, 7 (1995).

10. Strategies for Chemistry Teaching from distance R.S. Sindhu Journal of Higher Education, 20, 63 (1997).

11. Mass media as powerful teaching devices. R.S. Sindhu The Rajasthan Board Journal of Education, 32, 31 (1997).

12. Teaching of Science R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma The Primary Teacher, 23, 16 (1998).

13. Essential skills in Chemistry and Biology practicals at Senior Secondary Level. R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma The Rajasthan Board Journal of Education, 36, 12 (1998).

14. Radioactive Pollution. R.S. Sindhu School Science, 35, 43 (1998).

15. Important terms in Environmental Science R.S. Sindhu Naya Shikshak, Jan. 11-15 (1999).

16. Techniques for Setting Multiple Question Papers of Equivalent Level for Higher Secondary Examination of Chemistry. R.S. Sindhu Parikshak, 96, 44 (2001)

17. Some Pedagogical Issues Related to Interface of Chemistry with Biology. Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu The Rajasthan Board Journal of Education, 40, 41 (2001).

18. Uniform Usage of Scientific Literature Common to Different Disciplines of Science. R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma School Science, XL, 57-59 (2002).

19. Practical Methods in the Analysis of Environmental Pollutants R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma School Science, XL, 37-42 (2002).

20. Making Public Examination Fair : Some Strategic Aspects R.S. Sindhu and Rashmi Sharma Presented in International Conference on Science, Technology &amp; Mathematics Education, Feb. 20-23, 2001 in Goa.

21. Use of standardized Terms and Concepts in University level science text books; An obligation to be performed by Authors. R.S. Sindhu Journal of Higher Education (Communicated).

22. Strategies for Setting Equivalent Question Papers in Science at Secondary Level. R.S. Sindhu and Reeta Sharma Parikshak (Communicated)

23. Analysis of Senior Scondary Chemistry Syllabus of M.P. Board in Terms of Different Dimensions. Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu Journal of Educational Research and Extension (Communicated)

24. Analysis of Science Syllabus of Standard X of M.P. Board. R.S. Sindhu and Rashmi Sharma Journal of Educational Research and Extension (Communicated)

25. Inculation of Values through Teaching of Science and Technology. R.S. Sindhu and Rashmi Sharma Journal of Value Education (Communicated)

26. Rationale Behind the Introduction of Science and Technology as a Subject of Study in General Education. R.S. Sindhu and Rashmi Sharma School Science (Communicated)

27. Centrality of Indigenious Knowledge and Resources in Science and Technology Education Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu Teacher Today (Communicated)

28. Teaching of Science Concepts through Technological Artifacts. Rashmi Sharma and R.S. Sindhu The Rajasthan Board Journal of Education (Communicated)

29. Approaches to Science and Technology Education at School Level R.S. Sindhu and Rashmi Sharma School Science (Communicated)

= Books Authored and Co-authored =

1. Analytical Aspects of Hydroxypyridines, South Asian Publsihers, New Delhi

2. Practical Chemistry Class XIth, Board of Sec. Edu., Rajasthan, Ajmer

3. Practical Chemistry Class XII, Board of Sec. Edu., Rajasthan, Ajmer

4. Reflections on and from Periodic Table, Himalya Publishing House, New Delhi

5. Language of Chemistry, Modern Publishers, New Delhi

6. Science Class VII, NCERT, New Delhi

7. Chemistry Class XII, NCERT, New Delhi

8. Science Class VIII, NCERT, New Delhi

9. Laboratory Manual Chemistry Class XI, NCERT, New Delhi

10.Laboratory Manual Chemistry Class XII, NCERT, New Delhi

11.Source book on assesment for classesVI-VIII Science, NCERT,New Delhi

12.Exemplar Problems Science Class VI,NCERT.New Delhi

= Programmes Coordinated =

Development
1. Development of Teaching aids and models for +2 level chemistry 1988-89

2. Semimicro techniques in chemistry Practicals at Sr. Sec. Level 1989-90

3. Development of Mathematical skills in solving problems of chemistry at +2 level. 1990-91

4. Remedial Material in chemistry at Sr. Sec. level on the basis of Analysis of pupil errors. 1997-98

5. Strategies for the Development of Essential Skills of Chemistry Practicals in the Teachers of Sr. Sec. Level 1998-99

6. Coordinated development of indicators of learning and field trials of tools for assessment for Class VIII in Science and mathematics. 2008-2009

7. Coordinated the development of training package for teachers without substantial background of science at Upper Primary Stage. 2009-2010

Research
1. Analysis of pupils errors made in class XIIth Examination conducted by the board of Examination, M.P. in Chemistry. 1995-96

2. Analysis of answer scripts of science of Secondary Examination of M.P. Board for identification of errors. 1996-97

3. Coordinated a research project entitled 'A study on classroom transaction of Science and Mathematics textbooks at Upper primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary stage in the light of NCF-2005. 2008-2009.

Training
1. Orientation course for Secondary Teacher Educators for improved Science Education. 1994-95

2 Development of Training Modules in Chemistry for Orientation of +2 Teachers (Madhya Pradesh) 2001

3. In-service Training Programme for PGTs in Chemistry of Kendriya Vidyalaya (2-6-01 to 22-6-01) 2001

4. In-service Training Programme for SC/ST PGTs in Chemistry of M.P. and Chhatisgarh (6-6-02 to 26-6-02) 2002

5. Training of PG Teachers of Tribal Schools of M.P. in Chemistry (16-10-02 to 2-11-02) 2002

6. Orientation Cum Workshop of Key Resource Persons for integration of Value Education with Environmental Studies at Elementary Stage. 2002

7. Orientation Programme for Teacher Educators of DIETs/SCERTs/CTEs/IASEs on Science and Technology in School Education. 2003

8. Content Enrichment Programme for Tribal School Key Resource Persons of Chhattisgarh in Chemistry at Senior Secondary Level. 2004

9. Orientation of Master Trainers in Science for CBSE Affiliated Schools at Upper Primary Stage (Class VII) 2007

10. Orientation of Master Trainers in Science for CBSE Affiliated Schools at Upper Primary Stage (Class VIII) 2008

11. Orientation of Master Trainers of Sc Category of NCR for activity-based science teaching at Upper Primary Stage. 2009-2010

12. Coordinated the 21 day training programme (in two phases, 10 days and 11 days) for teachers without substantial background of science at Upper Primary Stage. 2009-2010

13. Orientation of Master Trainers of ST Category for Activity-Based Teaching in Science at the Upper Primary Stage. 2010-2011

SURVEY AND EVALUATION

13. Collection and Evaluation of Training Materials available in different states of Western Region of India. 1995

Extension
1. Coordinated National Conference on Assessment and Improvement of Science and Mathematics Education. Jan 13-14, 2009

= Fellow/Member of Academic Bodies =

(i) Indian Chemical Society

(ii) Indian Thermal Analysis Society

(iii) Indian Science Congress Association

(iv) Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology &amp; Mathematics Educators.

= Administrative Experience =

(i) Head, International Relations Division, NCERT, New Delhi

(ii) Headed Chemistry Section in RIE, Bhopal during 2001-2003.

(iii) Worked as coordinator of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) in RIE Bhopal.

(iv) Worked as Chief Warden of Hostels of RIE, Bhopal during 2003-2005.

(v) Member-coordinator of Textbook Development Committee of Hindi version of Class VI Science textbook.

(vi) Member-coordinator of Textbook Development Committee of English and Hindi versions of Class VIII Science textbook.

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