Qualifications
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
M.Sc. Chemistry [72.0 %] (2007 – 2009)
M. Phil. Chemistry [79.9 %] (2009 – 2010)
Ph.D. Chemistry (2010 -- 2013)
Experience
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
M.Sc Dissertation [June 2009- December 2009]
• May 2008-December 2008: Synthesis of novel biopolymeric material for decontamination of toxic metals from water bodies.
M.Phil Dissertation [Jan 2009- Jan 2010]
• Smart SMOS biomaterial: Designing and characterization with special reference to enhancement in sorption and stability for abatement of Cadmium and Nickel from contaminated water.
UGC Project [21-07-2009- 31-03-2010]
• Project fellow in UGC Project entitled: Decontamination of heavy metals from water bodies using Agricultural waste [Saraca indica leaf biomass]: A green approach for sustainable development under the supervision of Prof. MM Srivastava, Department of Chemistry, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra
MHRD Project [20-08-2010 – 31-03-2012]
• Research Assistant in MHRD Project entitled: Virtual Chemistry lab under the supervision of Prof. MM Srivastava, Department of Chemistry, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra.
Current Courses Taught
Energy, Ecology and Environment
Hydrogen
Phase change Materials
Material Science
Concepts of Energy, Ecology and Environment
Characterization Techniques in Material Science
Research Interests
Solar Thermal Energy : Phase change Materials
Nano Enhanced Phase Change Materials
Environment Pollution
Waste water decontamination
Heavy metal adsorption
Biosorption
Sensors
Environmental monitoring of Heavy Metals
Teaching Interests
Alternative Energy
Environmental Science
Material Science
Professional Affiliations
• Member of Advisory Board of American Academic & Scholarly Research Center (AASRC) LLC, Delaware, USA
• Member of Green Chemistry Network Center (GCNC supported by American Chemical Society’s Chem RAWN XIV-GCI DEN grant) - Membership No. 0208/10/6.
• Member of Materials KTN (Knowledge transfer Network) at University of Manchester. The Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry is a partnership between the University of Liverpool, Manchester, Bolton and Science & Technology Facilities Council supported by northwest regional development agency.
• Associate Member of Green Chemistry Network, Royal Society of Chemistry, England.
• Member of Asian Analytical Chemistry Network (AACN) of Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry (JSAC) and Asian Conference on Analytical Sciences (ASIANALYSIS).
• Member of Nakka Nanotechnology Network
• Member of Nanopaprika.eu, The International Nano Science Community
Professional Activities
• Reviewer of RSC Journal; Journal of Materials Chemistry
• Reviewer of RSC Journal; RSC Advances
• Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research (IJAPR).
Other Achievements
• Presented a paper entitled “Nanoremediation: A green approach to metal decontamination from waste water in the International Conference on Materials Chemistry (MC 10) organized by Royal Society of Chemistry, London at University of Manchester, United Kingdom during 4-7, July, 2011. [Travel Grant Awarded by DST, New Delhi]
• Presented a paper entitled “Nanotech reinforcement onto cellulosic fibers for decontamination of toxic metals from waste water” in the International Conference “Catalysis and Sensing for our Environment (CASE) 2011” at School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom on 11th July, 2011. [Best Poster award].
• Presented a paper entitled “Nano fibers for remediation of heavy metals from waste water: A green nanotechnology approach” in the International Conference NanoFormulation 2012 organized by Formulation Science and technology group of Royal Society of Chemistry, London and CSIC, Spain at Hotel Fira palace Barcelona, Spain during 28th May to 1st June, 2012. [Travel Grant Awarded by FSTG Group of RSC, London]
Contact Information
Solar & Alternate Energy
Amity University, Noida