Shweta Gupta | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shweta Gupta | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Guru Gobind singh Indraprastha university, Dwarka, New Delhi, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Shweta Gupta’s academic foundation in Chemical Engineering was built through rigorous undergraduate and postgraduate studies, ultimately culminating in a Ph.D. from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. From early on, she demonstrated deep interest in environmental and chemical process engineering, particularly focusing on wastewater treatment, essential oil extraction, and biosorption techniques. Her academic journey laid a solid groundwork for a career committed to both teaching and applied research.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Gupta brings over a decade of teaching experience across reputed institutions:

  • Currently serves as Contractual Faculty at the University School of Chemical Technology, GGSIPU, New Delhi (since 2021).

  • Formerly associated with Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi (as Faculty from 2019–2021 and Visiting Faculty from 2011–2015).

  • Previously served as Assistant Professor at ITM University, Gwalior, contributing significantly to undergraduate education in core chemical engineering subjects.

Her roles spanned across lecture delivery, lab coordination, and instrumentation training, ensuring both theoretical and practical depth in chemical engineering education.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Dr. Gupta’s research expertise centers around environmental chemical engineering, particularly:

  • Ph.D. Research: Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater Using Biosorbents — focused on sustainable, cost-effective methods for heavy metal remediation.

  • M.Tech Project: Extraction of Essential Oil from Rose Petals — evaluated comparative efficiencies of hydro-distillation and solvent extraction using physicochemical profiling and GC-MS analysis.

  • B.E. Research: Projects on TiO₂-based photocatalysis for wastewater treatment and packed bed absorption column design.

Her experimental work incorporates biosorption kinetics, instrumental analysis (AAS, UV spectroscopy), and green processing techniques, contributing to cleaner and safer industrial practices.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from GGSIPU, Delhi

  • Life Member of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE) — Membership ID: LM-32397

  • Teaching Assistantship (2014–2018) during Ph.D., including hands-on experience in labs with advanced analytical instruments

  • Participant in AICTE-sponsored Faculty Development Programs and national seminars on innovative teaching methods and sensor systems

  • Holder of N.C.C. “A” Certificate and an active contributor to academic events, quizzes, and workshops

These recognitions reflect her commitment to lifelong learning and academic excellence.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Through her teaching, mentorship, and research, Dr. Gupta has contributed to:

  • Raising awareness and technical knowledge in industrial waste minimization and eco-friendly extraction methods.

  • Training numerous undergraduate engineers in fluid mechanics, unit operations, and instrumentation laboratories, many of whom are now working in core sectors.

  • Bridging the gap between academic theory and industrial application, thanks to her exposure to live projects and instrumentation techniques.

She also completed an industrial training program at Godrej Consumer Product Limited (GCPL), which further strengthened her applied understanding of chemical production and management systems.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Gupta envisions a continued role in chemical engineering education and applied environmental research. Her future contributions are likely to include:

  • Mentorship of students in waste minimization, sustainable extraction, and analytical instrumentation

  • Cross-disciplinary research integrating chemical engineering with biotechnology and environmental science

  • Publication of academic content for curriculum enhancement in chemical engineering education

  • Contribution to policy-driven research on industrial pollution control and eco-friendly technologies

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. Shweta Gupta is a dedicated academician, researcher, and educator with an impactful record in chemical engineering education and environmental remediation. Her blend of industrial insight, academic rigor, and student-centric teaching makes her a valuable contributor to India’s technical education ecosystem. With continued focus on sustainable solutions and innovative pedagogy, she is poised to lead transformative initiatives in her field.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Formulation strategies to improve the bioavailability of poorly absorbed drugs with special emphasis on self‐emulsifying systems
Author(s): S. Gupta, R. Kesarla, A. Omri
Journal: International Scholarly Research Notices
Year: 2013

Human protein reference database—2006 update
Author(s): G.R. Mishra, M. Suresh, K. Kumaran, N. Kannabiran, S. Suresh, P. Bala, …
Journal: Nucleic Acids Research
Year: 2006

A facile and novel synthesis of Ag–graphene-based nanocomposites
Author(s): R. Pasricha, S. Gupta, A.K. Srivastava
Journal: Small
Year: 2009

A randomized phase III study of iniparib (BSI-201) in combination with gemcitabine/carboplatin (G/C) in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)
Author(s): J. O’Shaughnessy, L.S. Schwartzberg, M.A. Danso, H.S. Rugo, K. Miller, …
Journal: Journal of Clinical Oncology
Year: 2011

Recent advances in carbon nanotube based electrochemical biosensors
Author(s): S. Gupta, C.N. Murthy, C.R. Prabha
Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Year: 2018

Krushna Prasad Shadangi | Chemical Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

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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.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Unearthing the potential of organic biowastes via microbial fermentation for production of CH₄ and H₂ / biohythane
Authors: Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Krushna Prasad Shadangi, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, Vivekanand Vivekanand, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Sanjukta Subudhi, Minaxi Sharma, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Journal: Biomass and Bioenergy
Year: 2024

Vacuum pyrolysis of Tamanu seed (Calophyllum inophyllum): Fuel properties, distillation, and composition study of the pyrolytic oil
Authors: Abu Taher Ali, Krushna Prasad Shadangi, Deo Karan Ram
Journal: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
Year: 2024

Efficient removal of Rhodamine B dye using biochar as an adsorbent: Study the performance, kinetics, thermodynamics, adsorption isotherms and its reusability
Authors: Amit Kumar Behera, Krushna Prasad Shadangi, Prakash Kumar Sarangi
Journal: Chemosphere
Year: 2024

Catalytic upgradation of pyrolytic products by catalytic pyrolysis of sawdust using a synthesized composite catalyst of NiO and Ni (II) aluminates
Authors: Munmi Bhattacharyya, Krushna Prasad Shadangi, Rishiraj Purkayastha, Pinakeswar Mahanta, Kaustubha Mohanty
Journal: Renewable Energy
Year: 2024

Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of bio-oil and model compounds – Choice of catalysts, and mechanisms
Authors: Anjani R.K. Gollakota, Chi-Min Shu, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Krushna Prasad Shadangi, Sudip Rakshit, John F. Kennedy, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Minaxi Sharma
Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Year: 2023

Swati Gangwar | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Swati Gangwar | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Ms. Swati Gangwar began her academic journey in Chemical Engineering with distinction, graduating with first-class honors from the Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped (AITH), Kanpur, in 2016. Her strong foundation in core engineering principles was further enhanced during her Master’s degree at Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, where she specialized in advanced heat and mass transfer systems, graduating in 2019.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Currently a Research Scholar (PhD) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu, Ms. Gangwar is an emerging scholar in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Her work is focused on natural circulation systems, heat transfer, and passive cooling technologies—an area that intersects both fundamental research and sustainable engineering applications.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Ms. Gangwar’s research revolves around single-phase natural circulation loops (NCLs) and thermosyphon heat transport devices (THTDs), especially for innovative applications like indoor solar cooktops and passive nuclear safety systems. Her studies contribute to the design and analysis of intrinsically safe, energy-efficient thermal systems. With a blend of experimental validation, analytical modeling, and CFD simulation, she has significantly advanced understanding in this niche but vital area.

Key research areas:

  • Indoor solar cooktops

  • Thermosyphon heat transport devices

  • Single-phase natural circulation

  • Passive cooling systems for SMRs

  • Stability analysis of circulation loops

🏅 ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Swati Gangwar’s research has been published in reputed SCI/Scopus-indexed journals:

  • Nuclear Engineering and Design (2025, 2 publications)

  • IEEE Electrification Magazine (2024)

  • Heat Transfer Engineering Journal (2025, Accepted)

  • ASTFE Digital Library (2024)

She has co-authored papers with renowned scientists such as Dr. P.K. Vijayan, and her work is increasingly cited in the field of passive thermal system design.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Her work has direct implications for energy sustainability, nuclear safety, and renewable energy. Applications include:

  • Passive cooling systems in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

  • Solar-powered thermal reboilers and space-heating

  • Decay heat removal in post-Fukushima nuclear design

  • Cooling for electronic devices and transformers

  • Development of eco-friendly cooking systems

Her contributions offer scalable and sustainable solutions for energy needs, particularly relevant to rural electrification, renewable integration, and disaster-resilient infrastructure.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Swati envisions a future where passive systems become the cornerstone of sustainable design. Her ongoing PhD work is laying the groundwork for:

  • Robust modeling frameworks for CNCLs

  • Development of IMT-PDHRSs for accident-resilient reactors

  • Integration of solar thermal systems in residential and industrial sectors

Her legacy will be defined by bridging theoretical thermohydraulics with real-world energy solutions.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Swati Gangwar is a dynamic and driven researcher whose work is advancing the frontiers of chemical engineering, renewable energy, and passive heat transport. With a clear commitment to both academic rigor and practical application, she is set to become a leading innovator in sustainable thermal systems.

 🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Title: Insights on the steady-state performance of single-phase natural circulation loops

Authors: Swati Gangwar, Pallippattu Krishnan Vijayan (P.K. Vijayan), Goutam Dutta

Journal: Nuclear Engineering and Design

Year: 2025