Doctorate at CSIR-IIP | India
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🎓 Academic Qualifications
Dr. Kohli earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, in January 2018. Her doctoral research focused on “Deactivation study of residue hydroprocessing catalysts”, supervised by Dr. Samir K. Maity (CSIR-IIP, Dehradun) and Dr. Madhusudan Sau (R&D IOC, Faridabad). She completed her M.Sc. in Chemistry from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, in 2011, with a commendable 83.22% marks. Before that, she pursued her B.Sc. in Medical Sciences from the same university, graduating in 2009 with 75.62% marks.
đź’Ľ Professional Experiences
Currently, Dr. Kohli is a Scientist at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, contributing to innovative research since March 2021. She expanded her research experience internationally at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, where she served as a Visiting Research Scholar from March 2018 to December 2019, followed by a role as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from December 2019 to December 2020. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Lecturer in Chemistry at Amritsar College of Engineering & Technology from January to May 2012, nurturing young minds with her knowledge and expertise.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Kohli’s primary research interests lie in the field of catalysis, particularly focusing on the deactivation mechanisms of hydroprocessing catalysts. Her work addresses key challenges in the refining and chemical industries, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and efficient catalytic processes.
Publications Top Notedđź“š
“A review on value-addition to plastic waste towards achieving a circular economy”
Authors: Kumar, M., Bhujbal, S.K., Kohli, K., Vithanage, M., Bolan, N.
Journal: Science of the Total Environment
Year: 2024
“Food waste: environmental impact and possible solutions”
Authors: Kohli, K., Prajapati, R., Shah, R., Das, M., Sharma, B.K.
Journal: Sustainable Food Technology
Year: 2023
“Process for Producing High-Value Aromatics from Light Cycle Oil Using a Solvent Extraction Method”
Authors: Kohli, K., Ghosh, P., Joshi, V.A., Maity, S.K., Srivastava, M.
Journal: Energy and Fuels
Year: 2023
“Pyrolytic Depolymerization Mechanisms for Post-Consumer Plastic Wastes”
Authors: Kohli, K., Chandrasekaran, S.R., Prajapati, R., Moser, B.R., Sharma, B.K.
Journal: Energies
Year: 2022
“Hydrotreatment of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extracts of Hydrothermal Liquefaction Lignocellulosic Biocrude”
Authors: Montesantos, N., Kohli, K., Sharma, B.K., Maschietti, M.
Journal: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
Year: 2022