Sahima Tabasum | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Sahima Tabasum | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Lovely Professional University | India

Dr. Sahima Tabasum is an emerging Environmental Science researcher with expertise in nanomaterials, water purification, photocatalysis, and environmental remediation, supported by an h-index of 4, over 48 citations, and 10 indexed documents. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, where she focused on nano-structural modification of g-C3N4-based composites for pesticide mineralization and the development of continuous photocatalytic reactor systems. Her multidisciplinary training includes advanced material synthesis, wastewater treatment technologies, solid waste management, and water quality monitoring. Dr. Tabasum has gained research experience through academic and international environmental programs, contributing to nanomaterial-based pollutant degradation, biochar fabrication, membrane technologies, microplastic treatment, and molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) systems for emerging contaminants such as PFAS, ammonia, and heavy metals. Her research interests span photocatalysis, polymer membranes, CO₂ conversion, energy generation, nanomaterial–pollutant interactions, and sustainable environmental technologies. She has been recognized with distinctions for poster presentations, project excellence, and prestigious Young Scientist–International Travel Support, along with contributions to conferences, workshops, and global sustainability dialogues. With active roles as a reviewer and editorial board member for reputed journals, she continues to advance sustainable materials, green catalytic systems, and innovative solutions for environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications

Tabasum, S., Singh, P. P., Pramanik, A., Kavitha, V., & Iqbal, R. (n.d.). Mechanistic insights into the synergistic photocatalytic degradation of carbofuran by g-C3N4/GO/V2O5 nano-composite. Topics in Catalysis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-025-02126-8

Tabasum, S., Sharma, A., Dhupar, N., Bagri, U., Yousuf, S., Kumar, V., Singh, A., & Shukla, S. K. (n.d.). Visible light-induced continuous process for photodegradation of chlorpyrifos using g-C3N4/GO/La2O3 photocatalyst from agricultural aquatic waste. Chemical Physics Impact. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100751

Tabasum, S., Rani, S., Sharma, A., Dhupar, N., Singh, P. P., Bagri, U., & Kumar, D. (n.d.). Efficient photocatalytic degradation of chlorpyrifos pesticide from aquatic agricultural waste using g-C3N4 decorated graphene oxide/V2O5 nanocomposite. Topics in Catalysis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-023-01865-w

Rani, S., Sharma, A., Tabasum, S., Malik, A. Q., Chaudhary, S., Kumar, D., Singh, H., & Singh, P. P. (n.d.). Highly efficient photocatalytic properties of La-doped ZnO over pristine ZnO for degradation of 2-chlorophenol from aquatic agriculture waste. Chemistry Africa. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-023-00630-6

Tabasum, S., Rani, S., Thakur, A., Sindhu, M., Maan, K. S., Upasana, Patel, V., Sarika, Malik, A. Q., Gajbhiye, P., et al. (n.d.). Photo-catalytic detoxification of chlorpyrifos pesticide from the aquatic environment using g-C3N4 doped with GO nano-composite. In The Fourth Scientific Conference for Electrical Engineering Techniques Research (EETR2022). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0163717

Krushna Prasad Shadangi | Chemical Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

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