Rajesh Pandiyan | Wastewater Management | Emerging Scientist Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rajesh Pandiyan | Wastewater Management | Emerging Scientist Award

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research | India

Dr. Rajesh Pandiyan is a dedicated researcher and academic with expertise spanning microbiology, biochemistry, materials engineering, and pharmaceutical technology. He has served in progressive teaching and research roles across leading institutions, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary advancements. His research journey includes extensive work in nanocomposite-based ultrafiltration membranes, magnetic nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery, medicinal plant-based therapeutics, and biochemical models for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. He has also worked on environmental biotechnology, wastewater remediation, tissue engineering, and drug discovery. With a strong academic foundation built through doctoral and postgraduate training in microbiology, biochemistry, and chemistry, he has developed a wide research portfolio combining materials chemistry with biological applications. His scholarly contributions include 67 peer-reviewed research and review articles, supported by an H-index of 19, i10-index of 27, and more than 1300 citations, reflecting global recognition of his work. He has delivered invited talks, chaired scientific sessions, and served as a resource person for various scientific forums, in addition to contributing as an editorial member for reputed journals. His awards span excellence in research, oral and poster presentations, and international recognition for scientific contributions. Overall, his work integrates innovation and multidisciplinary approaches aimed at solving challenges in healthcare, environment, and materials science.

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Featured Publications

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Nanocomposite-doped PES and PVDF membranes for environmental biotechnology applications. Journal of Membrane Science.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Magnetic nanocomposites for joint-targeted therapy in rheumatoid arthritis models. International Journal of Pharmaceutics.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Evaluation of medicinal plants for anti-arthritic potential using experimental inflammation models. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Curcuma longa extract against ethanol-induced liver toxicity: A biochemical and histopathological investigation. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports.

Pandiyan, R., & Collaborators. (n.d.). Advances in wastewater remediation using nanomaterial-based filtration systems. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

Hiren Raval | Membrane Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hiren Raval | Membrane Science | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-CSMCRI (Central salt and marine chemical research Institute | India

Dr. Hiren D. Raval is a Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR–CSMCRI, Bhavnagar, specializing in sustainable water desalination, membrane technology, and process innovation. His pioneering work includes the development of thin-film composite RO and ultrafiltration membranes, low-fouling surfaces, and high-efficiency desalination systems. As Principal Investigator of multiple DST-funded projects, he established pilot-scale facilities for rejuvenation of end-of-life RO membranes, a technology now successfully transferred to industry. Dr. Raval has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal papers and holds patents in membrane transformation and salt recovery processes. With an H-index of 17, he has contributed significantly to the fields of water treatment, nanocomposite membranes, and resource recovery. His leadership has secured competitive research funding exceeding INR 4.5 crore and advanced the TRL level of several membrane technologies.

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Featured Publications

Raval, H. D., Trivedi, J. J., Joshi, S. V., & Devmurari, C. V. (2010). Flux enhancement of thin film composite RO membrane by controlled chlorine treatment. Desalination, 250(3), 945–949. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2009.09.090

Raval, H. D., Rana, P. S., & Maiti, S. (2015). A novel high-flux, thin-film composite reverse osmosis membrane modified by chitosan for advanced water treatment. RSC Advances, 5(9), 6687–6694. https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA13349J

Ankoliya, D., Mehta, B., & Raval, H. (2019). Advances in surface modification techniques of reverse osmosis membrane over the years. Separation Science and Technology, 54(3), 293–310. https://doi.org/10.1080/01496395.2018.1479049

Meena, R., Chaudhary, J. P., Agarwal, P. K., Maiti, P., Chatterjee, S., & Raval, H. D., et al. (2014). Surfactant-induced coagulation of agarose from aqueous extract of Gracilaria dura seaweed as an energy-efficient alternative to the conventional freeze–thaw process. RSC Advances, 4(53), 28093–28098. https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA03406E

Raval, H. D., Chauhan, V. R., Raval, A. H., & Mishra, S. (2012). Rejuvenation of discarded RO membrane for new applications. Desalination and Water Treatment, 48(1–3), 349–359. https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2012.697034