• Ranked within the top two percentile of scientists in the world (based on a single recent year database) during the year 2021 and 2022. This list of outstanding researchers is prepared by Elsevier BV, Stanford University, USA
• Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship under Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme (ISJRP) in the year 2009.
• Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship (in Chemical Sciences) conducted by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, India.

1. Kumari, A., Bhattacharya, B., Agarwal, T., Paul, V., Maurya, V.K., Chakkaravarthi, S. and Simal-Gandara, J. (2023) Method development and validation for acrylamide in potato cutlet by UHPLC-MS/MS. Food Control, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2023.109817.

2. Singh, L. and Agarwal, T. (2023) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in cooked (tandoori) chicken

and associated health risk. Risk Analysis, 1-19.

3. Goyal, S.P., Agarwal, T., Mishra, V., Kumar, A. and Saravanan, C. (2023) Adsorption Characterization of Lactobacillus sp. for Di‑(2‑ethylhexyl) phthalate. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12602-023-10055-9.

4. Singh, L., Agarwal, T. and Simal-Gandara, J. (2022) Summarizing minimization of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in thermally processed foods by different strategies. Food Control, 109514.

5. Shakya, A., Vithanage, M. and Agarwal, T. (2022) Influence of pyrolysis temperature on biochar properties and Cr (VI) adsorption from water with groundnut shell biochars: Mechanistic approach. Environmental Research, 114243.

6. Popli, S., Badgujar, P.C., Agarwal, T., Bhushan, B. and Mishra, V. (2022) Persistent organic pollutants in foods, their interplay with gut microbiota and resultant toxicity. Science of The Total Environment 832, 155084.

7. Singh, L., Kumar, A. and Agarwal, T. (2022) Study of Influential Parameters for Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) on a Non-specific C18 Column by High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography. Food Analytical Methods 15 (6) 1626-1637.

8. Singh, L. and Agarwal, T. (2022) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) exposure through cooking environment and assessment strategies for human health implications. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal 1-29.

9. Kumari, A., Bhattacharya, B., Agarwal, T., Paul, V. and Chakkaravarthi, S. (2022) Integrated approach towards acrylamide reduction in potato-based snacks: A critical review. Food Research International 111172.

10. Singh, L. and Agarwal, T. (2021) Comparative analysis of conventional and greener extraction methods and method validation for analyzing PAHs in cooked chicken and roasted coffee. Food Chemistry 364, 130440.

11. Kashyap, D. and Agarwal, T. (2021) Carbon footprint and water footprint of rice and wheat production in Punjab, India. Agricultural Systems 186, 102959. 

12. Singh, L. and Agarwal, T. (2020) Quantification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in kitchen depositions by SUPRAS-LC-FLR and human health risk assessment. Environmental Research 187, 109648. 

13. Kashyap, D. and Agarwal, T. (2021) Temporal trends of climatic variables and water footprint of rice and wheat production in Punjab, India from 1986 to 2017. Journal of water and climate change  12 (4) 1203–1219. https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2020.093. 

14. Singh, L., Agarwal, T. and Simal-Gandara, J. (2020) PAHs, diet and cancer prevention: Cooking process driven-strategies. Trends in Food Science & Technology 99, 487-506. 

15. Kashyap, D. and Agarwal, T. (2020) Food loss in India: water footprint, land footprint and GHG emissions. Environment, Development and Sustainability 22(4) 2905-2918. 

16. Weerasooriyagedara, M., Ashiqa, A., Upamali Rajapaksha, A., Wanigathunge, R.P., Agarwal, T., Magana-Arachchie, D., Vithanage, M. (2020) Phytoremediation of fluoride from the environmental matrices: A review on its application strategies. Groundwater for Sustainable Development 10, 100349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2020.100349.

17. Shakya, A., Núñez-Delgado, A. and Agarwal, T. (2019) Biochar synthesis from sweet lime peel for hexavalent chromium remediation from aqueous solution. Journal of Environmental Management 251, 109570. 

18. Shakya, A. and Agarwal, T. (2019) Removal of Cr(VI) from water using pineapple peel derived biochars: Adsorption potential and re-usability assessment. Journal of Molecular Liquids 293, 111497. DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.111497. 

19. Singh, L. and Agarwal, T. (2018) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in diet: Concern for public health. Trends in Food Science & Technology 79, 160-170. 

20. Singh, L. and Agarwal, T. (2018) PAHs in Indian diet: Assessing the cancer risk. Chemosphere 202, 366-376. 

21. Kashyap, D. and Agarwal, T. (2018) Concentration and factors affecting the distribution of phthalates in the air and dust: A global scenario. Science of the Total Environment 635, 817-827. 

22. Singh, L., Varshney, J.G. and Agarwal, T. (2016) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons’ formation and occurrence in processed food. Food Chemistry 199: 768–781. 

23. Parmar, A., Nema, P. K. and Agarwal, T. (2014) Biochar production from agro-food industry residues: A sustainable approach for soil and environmental management. Current Science 107 (10) 1673-1682.

24. Agarwal, T., Bucheli, T.D. (2011) Adaptation, validation and application of the chemo-thermal oxidation method to quantify black carbon in soils. Environmental Pollution 159: 532-538. 

25. Agarwal, T., Bucheli, T.D. (2011) Is black carbon a better predictor of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon distribution in soils than total organic carbon? Environmental Pollution 159: 64-70. 

26. Agarwal, T. (2009) Concentration level, pattern and toxic potential of PAHs in traffic soil of Delhi, India. Journal of Hazardous Material 171:894-900. 

27. Agarwal, T., Khillare, P.S., Shridhar, V. and Ray, S. (2009) Pattern, sources and toxic potential of PAHs in the agricultural soils of Delhi, India. Journal of Hazardous Material 163: 1033-1039. Agarwal, T., Khillare, P.S., and Shridhar, V. (2006) PAHs contamination in bank sediment of the Yamuna River, Delhi, India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 123: 151–166. 

28. Bogdal, C., Bucheli, T.D., Agarwal, T., Anselmetti, F.S., Blum, F., Hungerbühler, K., Kohler, M., Schmid, P., Scheringer, M., and Sobek, A. (2011) Contrasting temporal trends and relationships of total organic carbon, black carbon, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in rural low-altitude and remote high-altitude lakes. Journal of Environmental Monitoring 13:1316-1326. 

29. Schuster, J.K., Gioia, R., Moeckel, C., Agarwal, T., Bucheli, T.D., Breivik, K., Steinnes, E. and Jones, K.C. (2011) Has the burden and distribution of PCBs and PBDEs changed in European background soils between 1998 and 2008? Implications for sources and processes. Environmental Science & Technology 45(17): 7291 – 7297. 

30. Shridhar, V., Khillare, P.S., Agarwal, T., and Ray, S. (2010) Metallic species in ambient particulate matter at rural and urban location of Delhi. Journal of Hazardous Material 175: 600-607. 

31. Khillare, P.S., Hoque, R.R., Shridhar, V., Agarwal, T., and Balachandran, S. (2008) Temporal variability of benzene concentration in the ambient air of Delhi: A comparative assessment of pre- and post-CNG periods. Journal of Hazardous Material 154: 1013-1018. 

32. Ray, S., Khillare, P.S., Agarwal, T., and Shridhar, V. (2008) Assessment of PAHs in soil around the International Airport in Delhi, India. Journal of Hazardous Material 156, 1-3: 9-16. IF 9.038

33. Hoque, R.R., Khillare, P.S., Agarwal, T., Shridhar, V., and Balachandran, S. (2008) Spatial and temporal variation of BTEX in the urban atmosphere of Delhi, India. Science of the Total Environment 392: 30 – 40. 

34. Khillare, P.S., Agarwal, T., and Shridhar, V. (2008) Impact of CNG implementation on PAHs concentration in the ambient air of Delhi: A comparative assessment of pre- and post-CNG scenario. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 147: 223-233. 

35. Singh, T., Khillare, P.S., Shridhar, V., and Agarwal, T. (2008) Visibility impairing aerosols in the urban atmosphere of Delhi. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 141:67-77. IF 3.238

36. Gupta, B., Kumar, R., Rani, M., and Agarwal, T. (2012) Dynamics of toxic heavy metals in different compartments of a highly urbanized closed aquatic system. Journal of Environmental Monitoring DOI: 10.1039/c2em10505e. 

Books/Book Chapters:

Chapters

1. Shakya, A., Swain, S. and Agarwal, T. (2023) Remediation of Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Soil Using Biochar. In: Bio-Inspired Land Remediation. Eds., Pandey, V. C. Springer Cham. Pp. 375-401. ISBN: 978-3-031-04930-9.

2. Sahoo, R. & Agarwal, T. (2021) Carbon Footprint of Raw Milk and Other Dairy Products. In: Challenges and Opportunities of Circular Economy in Agri-Food Sector. Eds., Mor, R.S., Panghal, A. & Kumar, V. Springer Singapore. Pp. 177-189. ISBN: 978-981-16-3791-9

3. Shakya, A., and Agarwal, T. (2020) Potential of Biochar for the Remediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil. In: Biochar Applications in Agriculture and Environment Management. Eds., Singh, J.S., and Singh, C. Springer Nature Switzerland AG. Pp. 77-98. ISBN: 978-3-030-40996-8.

4. Singh, L. & Agarwal, T. (2020). Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in processed food: Scientific Challenges and research recommendations. In: Mitigating Contamination from Food Processing. Birch, C.S. & Bonwick, G.A. (eds.), Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

5. Kashyap, D. & Agarwal, T. (2020) “Climate Change, Water Resources, and Agriculture: Impacts and Adaptation Measures. Page number: 227-256” In: Global Climate Change and Environmental Policy Agriculture Perspectives. V. Venkatramanan, Shachi Shah, Ram Prasad (eds.). Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020.

6. Pathak, H., Agarwal, T. and Jain, N. (2012). “Greenhouse Gas Emission from Rice and Wheat Systems: A Life-Cycle Assessment. Page number: 54-65” In: Low Carbon Technologies for Agriculture: A Study on Rice and Wheat Systems in the Indo-Gangetic Plains. Pathak H and Aggarwal PK. (eds.), Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.

7. Schuster, J.K., Gioia, R., Moeckel, C., Agarwal, T., Bucheli, T.D., Breivik, K., Steinnes, E. and Jones, K.C. (2012). “Changes of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Atmospheric Concentration and Soil Load in the UK and Norway over 10 Years”. Page number: 295-302. In: Interdisciplinary Studies on Environmental Chemistry—Environmental Pollution and Ecotoxicology. M. Kawaguchi, K. Misaki, H. Sato, T. Yokokawa, T. Itai, T. M. Nguyen, J. Ono and S. Tanabe (eds.), Terrapub.