Krushna Prasad Shadangi | Chemical Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Krushna Prasad Shadangi began his academic journey in Chemical Engineering with foundational studies in Odisha, advancing through rigorous programs at renowned Indian institutions. He pursued his Master’s in Chemical Engineering at NIT Rourkela, followed by a Ph.D. from IIT Guwahati, where his doctoral research focused on the thermal, catalytic, and co-conversion of non-edible oil seeds into pyrolytic oil—a study aligning closely with sustainable fuel technologies.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Shadangi has built over a decade-long academic career in Chemical Engineering. After a formative research role as a Junior Research Fellow at NIT Rourkela, he briefly served as Assistant Professor (Contractual) at MANIT Bhopal, before joining Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla in 2015. At VSSUT, he has played pivotal roles in teaching, laboratory development, and departmental coordination.

He has also held numerous academic administrative roles, such as NAAC Coordinator, Assistant Warden, and member of several institutional committees, showcasing his dedication to both pedagogy and institutional governance.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Dr. Shadangi’s research addresses some of the most pressing challenges in modern chemical engineering, with a focus on:

• Biofuels and renewable energy sources

• Valorization of waste plastics into fuel-grade products

• Waste engine oil conversion using catalytic technologies

• Advanced wastewater treatment processes

His expertise spans thermo-catalytic processes, co-pyrolysis techniques, and biopolymer synthesis. He has supervised five Ph.D. scholars, including completed work on converting waste engine oil to fuels. He is actively mentoring ongoing projects in bioplastics synthesis, bio-oil upgrading, and advanced oxidation processes for wastewater.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

• H-index: 19, i10-index: 31

• Recognized for reviewing excellence by Elsevier journals such as Fuel and Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis

• Honored with the India Prime Top Professors & Teachers Award (2021) by FoxClues

• Acknowledged Fellow of The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professionals

• Invited with SERB travel support to present at an international conference in Venice, Italy

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Through his work on waste valorization and sustainable process development, Dr. Shadangi contributes directly to the goals of sustainable development and circular economy. His teaching has influenced numerous undergraduates and postgraduates, and his research publications continue to support environmentally responsible innovations in energy and chemical processes.

His participation in over 20 national faculty development programs, workshops, and training sessions on renewable energy, process intensification, and CFD modeling has extended his academic reach across India.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Shadangi has contributed significantly to the establishment of advanced laboratories (Mass Transfer, Process Technology, Fuel Technology) and has enriched the curriculum through teaching core and elective subjects such as:

• Mass Transfer

• Fuels & Combustion

• Bioenergy Engineering

• Modern Separation Techniques

He aims to continue innovating in the domains of bio-based fuels, chemical recycling, and environmental remediation, while mentoring a new generation of engineers equipped for the green economy.C

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. Krushna Prasad Shadangi stands as a thought leader in Chemical Engineering, driving progress in biofuels, waste-to-energy technologies, and sustainable processing. His academic leadership, combined with cutting-edge research and recognized teaching excellence, marks him as a significant contributor to India’s scientific advancement in clean technologies and chemical sustainability.

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