Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai | India
Dr. Pankaj Pardeshi is an accomplished chemical engineering academic and researcher with expertise in membrane science and sustainable separation technologies. He holds a doctoral degree in chemical engineering, supported by advanced postgraduate and undergraduate training in the same discipline, which has provided a strong foundation in transport phenomena, process design, and materials engineering. His professional experience spans academia and industry, with current responsibilities including curriculum development, laboratory establishment, research mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration, alongside prior industrial exposure in pharmaceutical manufacturing that strengthened his applied engineering perspective. His research interests center on membrane processes and technology, particularly the synthesis and development of polymeric membranes for forward osmosis, cation exchange membranes, electrochemical and bio-electrochemical systems, and their applications in wastewater treatment, food and chemical industries, desalination, and energy production. He has made significant contributions through high-impact international publications and multiple patented technologies addressing water treatment, desalination, gas separation, and electrochemical systems. His work is complemented by funded and submitted research projects, consultancy for industrial effluent and ZLD systems, and active service as a reviewer for reputed international journals. Recognized with prestigious national scholarships and research travel support, he continues to advance sustainable chemical engineering solutions through innovation, collaboration, and academic leadership.