Profile
| Name : | Dr. Vaishali Umrigar |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | Ph.D. Chemical Engg. |
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Department: | Chemical Engineering |
| Experience: | 17 Years 8 Months |
| Email: | vaishali.umrigar@scet.ac.in |
| Courses / Subject involved: | Chemical Reaction Engineering, Instrumentation & Process Control, New separation Technique, Fluid Flow Operation, Mass transfer Operations, Advanced separation techniques. |
Extra Duty
| 1 | Subject Co-coordinator for Paper-II for Ph.D at Sarvajanik University |
| 2 | Member, Sarvajanik University research committee, September 2024 |
| 3 | Research Methodology (paper-I) lecture conduction order for Ph.D Scholars January 2024 |
| 4 | HOD, Chemical Engineering and Chairman of ACC (Academic curriculum Committee) of Chemicam Engineering (2021-2023) |
| 5 | Prime Ministers’ special scholarship scheme (PMSSS) J & K Nodal officer, 2019-till date. |
| 6 | Member, Women Harassment committee 2019-2021, Now it is Internal Complaint committee (2021 to till date) |
| 7 | HOD, Chemical Engineering, August 2017 to June 2019. |
Research Projects
Patents/Copyrights
Books Published
Research Publications
| International Journals | |
| 1 | Vaishali Umrigar, Mousumi Chakraborty, Parimal A. Parikh, Optimization of microwave?assisted esterification of succinic acid using Box?Behnken design approach, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-22807-1, Environ Sci Pollut Res (2022). 10 September 2022, (IF:5.190) Chemical Sciences in Sustainable Technology and DevelopmentPublished: 10 September 2022, Volume 30, pages 71472–71481, (2023) |
| 2 | Vaishali Umrigar , Divyesh Kakadiya, Kushal Gandhi, Priyanka Nai,k Removal of toxic metals from wastewater by using Dendritic Fibrous Nanosilica (DFNS), Materials Today: Proceedings Volume 77, Part 1,2023,Pages 86-90, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.10.102 (Cite score = 2.3) |
| 3 | Vaishali R. Umrigar , Mousumi Chakraborty , Parimal A. Parikh , Himanshu P. Kohli Optimization of process parameters for oleic acid esterification using microwave reactor: Catalytic activity, product distribution and reactor energy model, Energy Nexus 7 (2022) 100127, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2022.100127, (IF: 8.0) |
| 4 | Umrigar, Vaishali R. and Panchani, Darshak and Maiwala, Ajay and Khandelwal, Akshat and Patel, Nil and Bhanderi, Jenish, One-Pot Synthesis of High Density Aviation Fuel with Cyclohexanol (September 28, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3701196 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3701196 |
| 5 | Umrigar V, Chakraborty M. Parikh, P.Cleaner Production of Methyl Benzoate using solid heterogenous catalyst via electromagnetic waves as an energy source, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India):Series E, DOI:10.1007/s40034-020-00162-5, Springer (0.88) |
| 6 | Umrigar, Vaishali R. and Anaghan, Ashish and Bardoliya, Himanshu and Patel, Kuldeep and Parmar, Hemal and Patel, Pratik, Synthesis of Catechol (1,2-Dihydroxybenzene) by Methylation (February 5, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3705236 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3705236 |
| 7 | Umrigar V, Chakraborty M, Parikh PA. “Esterification and ketalization of levulinic acid with desilicated zeolite ???? and pseudo-homogeneous model for reaction kinetics”, Int J Chem Kinet. 2019; 299-308. https://doi.org/10.1002/kin.21253 (1.416), ISSN: 1097-4601 |
| 8 | Umrigar V, Chakraborty M, Parikh PA. “Catalytic activity of zeolite H? for the preparation of fuels’ additives: Its product distribution and scale up calculation for the biofuel formation in a microwave assisted batch reactor”, J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 2018; 6: 6816–6827. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2018.10.059 (4.3) ISSN: 2213-3437 |
| 9 | Umrigar V.,Chakraborty M.,Parikh P.A. “Study of the reaction paths for cleaner production of nitrochlorobenzenes using microwave irradiation” CHEM.ENG.RES.DES.117(2017)369–375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2016.10.022 (3.08) ISSN: 0263-8762 |
| 10 | Vikas Mishra, Abhimanyu Rathi, Vaishali Umrigar published research paper on “Low Cost Efficacious Solar Water Heater from recycled Components” in International Journal of research in applied science and engineering technology,vol.3,March2015,682-686.(I.F=0.564) :ISSN:2321-9653 |
| 11 | Umrigar V.M.,Chakraborty M.,Parikh P.A. “Microwave irradiated acetylation of p-anisidine: A step towards green chemistry” ,Int.J. Chem. Rea. Engineering,vol. 6,A78, 2008. https://doi.org/10.2202/1542-6580.1770 ( 0.87) ISSN: 1542-6580 |
| 12 | Umrigar V.M.,Chakraborty M.,Parikh P.A. “Microwave assisted sulfonation of 2-naphthol: Cleaner production of Schaeffer’s acid, Ind. Eng.che.res.,vol.46,Issue.19,pp.6217-6220,July2007. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie0705352 ( 2.325) Print Edition ISSN: 0888-5885,Web Edition ISSN: 1520-5045. |
| International Conference | |
| 1 | Umrigar Vaishali R , Chakraborty Mousumi, Parikh Parimal A , Parmar Nayan P, Parmar Parth R, Paladiya Jemish B, Anghan Ashish J,”Synthesis and Application of Zn-Cu/ZSM-5 for Esterification of Oleic acid and Box-Behnken design (BBD) application for Optimized process conditions”, Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. Sponsored International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (ICSEE) 2024 ,23-25 February, 2024 Organized b |
| 2 | Vaishali R. Umrigar and Divyesh Kakadiya, Removal of Toxic Metals from Wastewater by Using Dendritic Fibrous Nanosilica (DFNS), 1st International Conference on “Advances in Water Treatment and Management”(ICAWTM-2022), 25-26 March, 2022, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Knowledge Corridor, Raisan Village, Gandhinagar Gujarat 382 426, INDIA. |
| 3 | Vaishali R. Umrigar, Mousumi Chakraborty, Parimal Parikh,Optimization of Microwave assisted Esterification of Succinic acid using Box-Behnken design approach 2nd Virtual International Conference on Chemical Sciences in Sustainable Technology and Development (IC2S2TD-2021), 24th – 26th November 2021. |
| 4 | Vaishali Umrigar, Nayan Parmar, Parth Parmar,Anghan Ashish, Jemish Paladiya presented paper on “Preparation & Applications of Bimetallic catalyst” Virtual International Conference on Advances in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2021 (ACCE 2021), April 16-17, 2021, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (Gujarat) India. |
| 5 | Vaishali Umrigar, Heet Kansagra, Chakradhar Mishra,Neel Patel, Ravi Thesiya presented paper on “Bio-pesticides from natural resources” Virtual International Conference on Advances in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2021 (ACCE 2021), April 16-17, 2021, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (Gujarat) India. |
| 6 | Vaishali Umrigar,Yash Pastagia, Akash Patel,Smit Mistry presented paper on “Indigenous catalyst design and development” Virtual International Conference on Advances in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2021 (ACCE 2021), April 16-17, 2021, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (Gujarat) India. |
| 7 | Vaishali R. Umrigar, Mousumi Chakraborty, Parimal Parikh,Catalytic Activity of Zeolite H? for the Production of Biofuels in Microwave Irradiated Reactor, AICHE, Abstract #598531,Sustainable Fuel from Renewable Resources, Oral , AIChE will deliver its 2020 Annual Meeting virtually. The meeting — originally scheduled to take place in San Francisco November 15 -20 —now available online (virtual) November 16 – 20. https://ann20-aiche.ipostersessions.com/default.aspx?s=A7-41-7D-5B-11-26-BD-7A-65-06- |
| 8 | Vaishali Umrigar,Het Tahilramani, Vishnu Sopariwala presented paper on “Performance of solvent resistant nanofiltration membrane for purification of residual solvent in pharmaceutical industry” Virtual International Conference on Advances in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2021 (ACCE 2021), April 16-17, 2021, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (Gujarat) India. |
| 9 | Dr. Vaishali R. Umrigar, Darshak Panchani, Ajay Maiwala, Akshat Khandelwal, Nil Patel, Jenish Bhanderi, Paper presented “One-Pot Synthesis of High Density Aviation Fuel with Cyclohexanol”as an oral presentation in International Conference on “ADVANCES IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING-2020” February 5-7, 2020, UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & ENERGY STUDIES Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. |
| 10 | Dr. Vaishali R. Umrigar, Ashish Anaghan, Himanshu Bardoliya,Kuldeep Patel Hemal Parmar,Mr. Pratik Patel Paper presented “Synthesis of Catechol (1,2-Dihydroxybenzene) by Methylation” as an oral presentation in International Conference on “ADVANCES IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING-2020” February 5-7, 2020, UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & ENERGY STUDIES Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. |
| 11 | Conversion of Natural Gas to Energy through PEMFC to apply at Commercial Application, full paper-poster presented at the 12th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium at San Antonio,TX,USA , June 2-6, 2019 |
| 12 | Cleaner Production of Methyl benzoate using solid Heterogenous catalyst via Electromagnetic waves as an Energy source” full paper presented and published in the Proceedings of International conference on “Paradigm shift in Chemical Engineering Education,processes and technology” on 16-17 September, 2017, Ahmedabad. ISBN NO.978-93-5281-401-5. |
| 13 | Study of equilibrium esterification of succinic acid using solid acid catalysts”poster paper presented at 21st International Conference on Organic Synthesis (ICOS 21) to organise at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, during December 11-16, 2016. |
| 14 | Production of high value added petroleum additives by esterification of carboxylic acids using solid acid catalyst zeolite H?” has been presented for the oral presentation in International Conference on Chemical Engineering on theme “Emerging technologies and scientific advancements in Chemical Engineering and its Applications” held during 12-09-2016 to 14-09-2016 at Phoenix Airport Marriott 1101 North 44th Street Phoenix Arizona 85008 USA. CPD accredited activity International Conference on Ch |
| 15 | Low Cost Multistage Water Purification System for LargeCommunities Powered by Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC)” has been presented in ISWATS 2016 organized by NEERI supported by International Water Association (IWA)at Pune, Maharashtra during 21-23rd April,2016. |
| 16 | Research Paper entitled “Treatment of Ferric Compounds to Produce Ferrous Sulphate as an Alternative to Waste Disposal” on 3-4th December 2014 at International conference on Safety at IIT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. |
| 17 | Research Paper entitled “Nickel removal by bio-adsorbent” at 4th International Congress of Environmental Research organized in collaboration with JERAD, Bhopal at SVNIT, Surat, December 2011. |
| 18 | Paper entitled “Treatment of effluent from dye industries using low cost bio-adsorbents” is published in International Conference of Separation Processes (ICSP 09) at ITBHU, Varanasi on 20-22 October 2009. |
| National Conference | |
| 1 | Vaishali R. Umrigar, Mousumi Chakraborty, Parimal Parikh, Catalytic Performance of zeolite H? and desilicated H? for Esterification reactions towards Value added products under Microwave irradiation, Invited talk at 3rd National Seminar on Frontiers in Heterogeneous catalysis December 10-11, 2022 at MSU, Baroda. |
| 2 | National Journal(01) Vaishali Umrigar, Saurabh Kachhia , Ankit Bhuva , Vivek Dhimmar & Nilesh Patel ,Study the kinetics & product yield of biomass material through pyrolysis route ,Journal of Science, ISSN No.2320-0006, Continuous issue-5 | January – March 2016,1-7. http://kcgjournal.org/kcg/wp-content/uploads/Science/issue5/issue5_vaishali.pdf |
| 3 | “Preparation of Activated Bio-Carbon from Sawdust, Rice Husks and Coconut Husks” Poster presented at National Conference on the Recent Advances and Future Trends of Chemical Technology (RAFTCT)-2017, Saturday, 16 September, 2017, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nirma University Ahmedabad-382481, Gujarat, India |
| 4 | “Biomass upgrading via pyrolysis route” full paper presented and published in the proceedings of National conference on “Advanced research techniques in Chemical Engineering (ARTCHEM-2017) under SMDCET-2017 on 25-26 March,2017 organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering, Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat-395001, ISBN NO.978-81-933591-0-5 |
| 5 | Paper presented on “Study the Kinetics and product yield of Biomass material through Pyrolysis route” at CONCHEM 2014, R.G.Ruparel college, Mahim, Mumbai on 12-13th September,2014. |
| 6 | Paper selected for poster presentation on “Study the Kinetics and product yield of Biomass material through Pyrolysis route” at Chemcon2013, ICT,Mumbai. |
| 7 | “Study the Kinetics and product yield of Biomass material through Pyrolysis route” presented at All India Seminar on “Pollution Prevention through Development of Biobased Materials and Energy, 22nd Feb – 23rd Feb, 2013 at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur. |
| 8 | “Removal of Ferric ion as ferrous sulphate from the solid hazardous waste” presented at All India Seminar on “Pollution Prevention through Development of Biobased Materials and Energy, 22nd Feb – 23rd Feb, 2013 at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur. |
| 9 | “An Approach to green Chemistry: A step towards the Green Chemistry” in Indian Chemical Engineering congress CHEMCON 2007, 27-30 December, 2007 at Kolkatta. |
Expert Lectures Delivered
| 1 | Expert lecture delivered for the One week workshop “The first course in Aspenplus and Aspen hysys” on 12-17th December 2016 organized by Chemical Engineering Department, SCET, Surat. |
| 2 | Expert lecture delivered on “Implementation of advanced process control in Chemical Industries” on 20th September 2014 at Chemical Engineering Department, Pacific School of Engineering, Surat. |
Achievements / Awards
Administrative Duties
| 1 | Department representative for the IT solution committee (2023-2025). |
| 2 | Department representative for the purchase committee (2023-2025). |
| 3 | Department coordinator for the Academic committee (2021-2025). |
| 4 | Department representative for Consultancy Cell (2019-2025). |
| 5 | Department representative for lab development of Fluid flow Operation, Mass Transfer Operation-1 & 2, Chemical Reaction Engineering-2, Numerical methods in Chemical Engineering, Process Optimization, Separation techniques and Research & development for Project work |
| 6 | HOD, Chemical Engineering 01/06/2021 to June 2023. |
| 7 | Appointed as Observer for GTU examination by GTU. |
| 8 | Class teacher of B.E-IV from 2009 to 2012, Class teacher of B.E-I , 2013 |
| 9 | Worked as senior supervisor during the exam conducted by GTU in 2010 and 2011& 2013. |
| 10 | Worked as Department representative for Training and Placement committee (2010-2013) |
| 11 | Department representative for Time-Table Committee (2007-2012). |
| 12 | Department representative for the purchase committee (2008-2016). |
| 13 | Prime Ministers’ special scholarship scheme (PMSSS) J & K Institute coordinator, 2019. |
| 14 | Organized guest lectures and industrial visits for the students |
| 15 | Worked as member of Academic Committee in Kshitij 2008 |
| 16 | Worked as member as Department representative for Avishkar in Kshitij 2009, 2012, 2013 & 2014 |
| 17 | Worked as a Departmental GTU coordinator from 2010-2012 |
| 18 | Member of Chemical Event for GTU TECHFEST,21-22nd March 2014 |
| 19 | Department coordinator of Consultancy Cell, 2019 |
| 20 | Department coordinator of Academic committee, 2019 |
| 21 | Department coordinator of women development Cell, 2019 |
| 22 | HOD, Chemical Engineering, August 2017 to June 2019. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| 1 | Life member ISTE LM 88009 |
| 2 | Life member IICHE 59748 |
Workshop / Seminar / STTP
| 1 | Dr. Vaishali Rakesh Umrigar, Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat has participated in the STTP on “Emerging Trends in Agro-Tech and Food Processing Towards Greener Future” organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat during 3rd - 7th March, 2025. |
| 2 | Dr. VAISHALI UMRIGAR, Assistant Professor of Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology has successfully participated & completed AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Program on SUSTAINABLE BIOFUELS FROM AGRI AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL WASTES BY MICROBES at SHREE VENKATESHWARA HI-TECH ENGINEERING COLLEGE from 24/02/2025 to 01/03/2025. |
| 3 | Coursera Online course completed on Using python to web data by University of Michigan (96.12%) November 2024 |
| 4 | Coursera Online course completed on Python data structure by University of Michigan (94.31%) November 2024 |
| 5 | Coursera Online course completed on Python for everybody by University of Michigan (94.86%) November 2024 |
| 6 | Dr.Vaishali Umrigar has completed the virtual Certificate Course on Machine Learning: Fundamentals and Applications in January 2024 arranged by Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| 7 | Two week Industrial training at Mahavir Synthesis Pvt.Ltd., Sachin GIDC from 2 to 14th January, 2022. |
| 8 | AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on “Computer Science & Biology” from 2021-1-18 to 2021-1-22 at Padmabhooshan Vasantraodada Patil Institute of Technology, Maharashtra. |
| 9 | AICTE sponsored one week STTP on “Solid and Hazardous waste management” held at SVNIT, by civil department during 15-19 December, 2008. |
| 10 | AICTE sponsored one week STTP on “Nanotechnology: A Sustainable alternative to Environment” held at SVNIT, by Chemical department during 19-23 January, 2009. |
| 11 | WORKSHOP : “Virtual Labs” on 2nd March,2013 organised by College of Engineering, PUNE arranged at SCET,SURAT. |
| 12 | WORKSHOP : “The training of Analytical Instruments”attended 8th May,2009 at Toshvin Analytical Ltd., Mumbai |
| 13 | Seminar attended on “Nuclear Energy and India’s Energy Security” conducted by NPCIL ,Kakrapar and Chamber of Commerce, Surat on 28.4.13 |
| 14 | Seminar attended on “Research to Rupees Technology research Management” at VNSGU,Surat organized by GSBTM 21st February,2014. |
| 15 | National Conference on “Nanotechnology application for sustainable development”on19-21 April,2013 at SVNIT,SURAT |
| 16 | Attended 4th International Congress of Environmental Research(ICER-2011) on15-17th December,2011 at SVNIT, SURAT organized by JERAD & GPCB |
| 17 | Attended 4th International Congress of Environmental Research(ICER-2011) on15-17th December,2011 at SVNIT, SURAT organized by JERAD & GPCB |
| 18 | Symposium on ”Novel Separation techniques” attended 13th October,2011 at SCET,Surat |
| 19 | Seminar attended on “Energy Conservation & Environmental Protection” on 5th May,2009 at SCET, Surat |
| 20 | Training of four week sponsored by AICTE on” Use of ICT in Education for Online and Blended Learning” 2nd May-10th August,2016 organised by IIT ,Bombay at remote centre SCET,Surat. (Includes On-line activity ,face-to-face interaction, Team assignments) |
| 21 | GUJCOST sponsored and IETE supported online STTP on “Modern Trends in Image processing in Medical Application” 21-25th September, 2020 organized by VVP engg.College , Rajkot. |
| 22 | NPTEL certification course of 4 weeks on “An Introduction in Cardivascular fluid Mechanics” Jan-Feb, 2020 with 67% score. |
| 23 | NPTEL certification course of 4 weeks on “Introduction to Process modelling in Membrane separation process” Feb-March, 2020 with 98% score. |
| 24 | QIP Short term course on ‘Concepts in Chemical Reaction Engineering’ During 18-22nd June, 2018 at IISC, Bangaluru. |
| 25 | QIP Short term course on ‘Concepts in Chemical Reaction Engineering’ During 18-22nd June, 2018 at IISC, Bangaluru. |
| 26 | FDP of two week sponsored by GTU –SCET on “INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP – FROM DESIGN THINKING TO FUNDING” 13th– 24th November 2017 organised by SCET and GTU jointly at SCET,Surat. |
| 27 | TEQIP-II sponsored one week STTP on “Process Intensification in Chemical Industries”, Chemical Engineering department, SVNIT, Surat during 6-10 February, 2017. |
| 28 | FDP of two week sponsored by DST-NIMAT on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” 21st – 31st December 2016 organised by SCET and SVNIT jointly at SCET,Surat under the DST-NIMAT Project 2016-2017. |
| 29 | One week TEQIP-III sponsored short term course on the topic “Basic Principles of DFT Calculations and Molecular Dynamics Simulations” from 23 to 27th November, 2020 organized by the department of Chemical Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan. |
| 30 | TEQIP-II sponsored one week STTP on “Carbon neutral energy sources”, Chemical Engineeringdepartment, SVNIT, Surat during 9-13 June, 2016. |
| 31 | Training of two week sponsored by MHRD on “Technical Communications” 8 october-5th Dec, 2015 organised by IIT, Bombay at remote centre SCET, Surat. |
| 32 | ISTE approved Two week Short Term Training Program “ Computational Fluid Dynamics using ANSYS – Fluent “ on 25 May-5 June, 2015 in association with Anchor Institute and Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dharmsinh Desai University,Nadiad. |
| 33 | Training of two week sponsored by MHRD on “Control systems” 2-12th Dec, 2014 organised by IIT ,Kharagpur at remote centre SCET,Surat. |
| 34 | Training of two week sponsored by MHRD on “Fluid Mechanics” 20-30th May, 2014 organised by IIT,Kharagpur at remote centre SCET,Surat. |
| 35 | TEQIP-II sponsored one week STTP on “Computational Methods for Engineering”, Civil Engineeringdepartment during 24-28 June, 2013. |
| 36 | TEQIP Organized STTP on“ Advances in Material Science”,3-7th June 2013,SVNIT,SURAT |
| 37 | Attended Continuing Education programme on Challenges for Faculty in Chemical Engineering to meet the need of Industry, during 8th -12th June, 2010. Conducted for Anchor Institute DDIT, Nadiad by IIT Bombay. |
Participation in Other Activities
| 1 | Reviewed manuscript ID: TBFU-2025-0072 Harnessing Water Hyacinth for Biogas and Bioslurry Generation: Experimental Insights on Biomass Characterization and Crop Yield Enhancement 4 March,2025 |
| 2 | Reviewed manuscript ID: BCAB-D-24-04845R1 Water-Energy Nexus approach for assessment of biodiesel production from Jatropha via system dynamics modeling Feb 15,2025 |
| 3 | Reviewed manuscript ID: BCAB-D-24-04845 Water-Energy Nexus approach for assessment of biodiesel production from Jatropha via system dynamics modeling Dec 23, 2024 |
| 4 | Reviewed manuscript ID: Springer Tungstic Acid-Functionalized Natural Zeolite as a Solid Acid Catalyst for Levulinic Acid Esterification Oct 13, 2024 |
| 5 | Reviewed manuscript ID: TBFU-2024-0295 Sustainable Regulatory Framework for Ethanol and Biodiesel Blending with Petro-fuels in India to Meet Fuel Demand: A Review of Biofuel Policies Oct 07,2024 |
| 6 | Reviewed manuscript ID: Springer Application of ZrO 2 -ZSM-5 catalyzed soybean oil epoxidation enhanced by hydraulic cavitation Jun 1, 2024 |
| 7 | Reviewed manuscript ID: INDCRO-D-23-07902 Design and synthesis of SO3H-based ionic liquids for direct catalytic conversion of straw to levulinic acid Mar 5, 2024 |
| 8 | Reviewed manuscript ID:ARABJC-D-23-01398 Copolymerization of Butadiene and Styrene under the Influence of N-butyllithium Arabian Journal of Chemistry 5.07.2023 |
| 9 | Reviewed manuscript ID: INDCRO-D-23-01093R1 Progress on production of succinic acid by Actinobacillus succinogenes - New opportunities for cheap biomass and waste gas utilization Industrial Crops & Products 29.06.2023 |
| 10 | Reviewed manuscript ID: TBFU-2023-0122 Exploring the potential of microalgae cell factories for generation of biofuels Biofuels 27.04.2023 |
| 11 | Reviewed manuscript ID: FFJ-23-0018 Flavour and Fragrance Journal;Synthesis and pyrolysis of methyl cyclopentenone succinate diester 6.03.2023 |
| 12 | Program chair of Two days National Conference on “Advanced Research Techniques in Chemical Engineering” at Chemical Engg Dept. ARTCHEM 2022, SCET on 22-23 December 2022. |
| 13 | Reviewed manuscript ID: TBFU-2022-0275; Biofuels,Modulation of macro and micronutrients to enhance lipid production by Scenedesmus abundans in a flat panel photobioreactor under outdoor natural sunlight 15.11.2022 |
| 14 | Reviewed article ID:op-2022-003379 Organic Process Research & Development,;One-Pot Synthesis of Menthol from Citral over Ni/H-Beta-38 Extrudates Containing Bentonite Clay Binder in Batch and Continuous Reactors 15.11.2022 |
| 15 | Reviewed article ID:cr-1987 Catalysis Research,; Biomass valorization through biocatalyzed hydrolysis of residual oils and proteins from oilseed press cakes 27.09.2022 |
| 16 | Reviewed article ID:cr-1929 Catalysis Research,Kinetic Modeling of the Esterification of Oleic Acid and Methanol in two Different Reactor Configurations 21.09.2022 |
| 17 | Reviewed manuscript ID: JECE-D-21-03636 R1 Facile preparation of Cucurbit[6]uril modified melamine sponge for efficient oil spill cleanup Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12.10.2021 |
| 18 | Reviewed manuscript ID: JECE-D-21-03636 Facile preparation of Cucurbit[6]uril modified melamine sponge for efficient oil spill cleanup Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 28.6.2021 |
| 19 | Reviewed manuscript ID: GREENPS.2020.0074 Green Processing and Synthesis Reviewer 29.12.2020 |
| 20 | Reviewed manuscript ID: JTICE-D-20-00896 Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers Reviewer 17.7.2020 |
| 21 | Reviewed manuscript ID: op-2019-003468 Effect of binders on the physico-chemical and catalytic properties of extrudates shaped Beta zeolite catalysts for cyclization of citronellal 15.08.2019 |
| 22 | Reviewed manuscript ID: JECE-D-18-01421R1: Facile synthesis of novel porous carbon based solid acid with microtube structure and its catalytic activities for biodiesel synthesis 15.09.2018 |
| 23 | Reviewed manuscript ID: JECE-D-18-01421, Facile synthesis of novel carbon microtube based solid acid from willow catkin and its catalytic activities for biodiesel synthesis Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 18.07.2018 |
| 24 | Coordinated career guidance webinar arranged by the Chemical Engg. Department On the title “Scope of Chemical Engineering profession-SCET Perspective on 4.10.2020 at SCET. |
| 25 | Member of Environmental Audit Cell, carrying out Environment Audit. Since 2008 to 2011 |
| 26 | Member of National Conference “Chemprowess 09” for chemical engineering students dated 06/05/2009. |
| 27 | Active as faculty in RIL-Diploma course at SCET in 2008-2009. |
| 28 | Co-ordinator of Two days National Conference on “Advanced Research Techniques in Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engg Dept. SCET during 1-2 Dec. 2010 |
| 29 | Officially involved for JEE programme organized by SES for the students of SES schools (2013-2016) |
| 30 | Organizing Co-ordinator of Two days National Conference on “Advanced Research Techniques in Chemical Engineering at Chemical Engg Dept. ARTCHEM 2017, SCET under SMDCET during March 25-26, 2017. |
| 31 | Theme Co-ordinator of Cleaner Production and Cleaner Technology and Venue arrangement for 14th ISTE state annual Students’ Convention Eco-friendly Technology for better Future: Need of the day held on 20th January, 2018 at SCET, Surat. |
| 32 | Department co-ordinator for Smart Gujarat For New India Hackathon 2019-20, Chemical Engineering on 24-25th Feb, 2020. |
| 33 | Member for career guidance webinar arranged by the Chemical Engg. Department On the title “The Chemical Engineering Profession in post Covid Era- SCET perspective” on 7.7.2020 at SCET. |