Mrs. Parul Dwivedi | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Parul Dwivedi | Harcourt Butler Technical University, India

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🎓 Educational Background

Parul Dwivedi is currently pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering at Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur (2021 – Present). She holds an M.Tech in Chemical Engineering from VNIT, Nagpur (2016 – 2018), where she graduated with an impressive 9.21 CGPA. Prior to this, she completed her B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Banasthali University, Rajasthan (2009 – 2013), achieving 79.7%. Parul’s early education includes her HSC (High School Certificate) from Subhas Inter College, Kanpur (2007 – 2008) with 79.5% and her SSC (Secondary School Certificate) from the same institution (2005 – 2006), where she secured 77%.

💼 Work Experience

Parul’s professional career spans over four years, marked by roles in research and analytical testing. She worked as a Research Scientist at I Cube Nanotech India Pvt. Ltd., Noida (May 2019 – July 2021), where she contributed to analytical method validation, membrane synthesis, and applications like solvent separation, pervaporation, and vapor permeation. Her responsibilities included process simulation using CHEMCAD, preparing PFDs with Microsoft Visio, and performing ROI calculations, budget planning, and supply chain management. She also gained proficiency in productivity tools such as Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Planner, Teams). Earlier, Parul worked as a Chemist at Intertek India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon (May 2013 – March 2015), where she conducted chemical analytical tests for Nickel Release, Migration Testing, and Chromium-VI Detection, among others. Her exceptional performance earned her the prestigious ‘WOW Certificate’ in 2014.

🧑‍🔬 Industrial Training

Parul has undertaken significant industrial training, including a six-month internship at SGS India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, focusing on analytical testing, and a one-month training program at Kansai Nerolac Pvt. Ltd., Kanpur, where she studied methods to reduce tinting time in colorant production.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Parul’s dedication and expertise in the field have been recognized with a ‘WOW Certificate’ for her outstanding contributions at Intertek India Pvt. Ltd.

🛠 Skills & Expertise

Parul is proficient in handling advanced instruments like GCMS, HPLC, UV-VIS, FESEM, XRD, FTIR, and TGA, and excels in process simulation using CHEMCAD. She is well-versed in ROI calculations, membrane synthesis, and productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Publications Top Noted📚

Synthesis of PVA–MWCNTs–UMCNOs–starch crosslinked nanocomposite biodegradable films for the removal of methylene blue and Congo red dyes from wastewater

Authors: Dwivedi, P., Rathore, A.K., Srivastava, D., Vijayakumar, R.P.

Journal: Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Year: 2024

Co-pyrolysis of Diaper Cellulose and Sugarcane Bagasse: Investigating Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Possible Synergies

Authors: Dwivedi, P., Rathore, A.K., Srivastava, D., Mishra, R.K., Srivastava, K.

Journal: Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste

Year: 2024

Impact on mechanical and thermal characteristics of epoxy nanocomposites by waste-derived carbon nanotubes, carbon black, and hybrid CNT/FCB reinforcing materials

Authors: Dwivedi, P., Rathore, A.K., Srivastava, D., Vijayakumar, R.P.

Journal: Polymer Composites

Year: 2024

A sustainable approach for the simultaneous removal of cationic and anionic dyes from wastewater using multilayer MWCNT, UMCNO, and PVA coated cotton fabrics

Authors: Dwivedi, P., Rathore, A.K., Srivastava, D., Vijayakumar, R.P.

Journal: Cellulose

Year: 2024

Recent trends in microwave-assisted pyrolysis of agricultural residues: kinetic and thermodynamic studies

Authors: Dwivedi, P., Mishra, R.K., Srivastava, K., Srivastava, D., Rathore, A.K.

Journal: Emerging Biofuels: Stationary and Mobile Applications (Book Chapter)

Year: 2024

Prof. M. Shaheer Akhtar | Chemical Engineering | Research and Development Pioneer Award

Professor at Jeonbuk National University, South Korea

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Dr. M. Shaheer Akhtar holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Laboratory of Energy and Environment, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea, awarded in 2008. His doctoral research focused on the preparation and characterization of electrode materials and polymer composite electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). He also completed an M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, India.

🏫 Employment Profile

Dr. Akhtar is currently a Full Professor at the New & Renewable Energy Materials Development Center (NewREC), Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea, a position he has held since October 2021. Over the years, he has steadily progressed through various academic roles, including Associate Professor (2014–2021), Assistant Professor (2012–2014), and Full-Time Instructor (2010–2012). His early career included Postdoctoral Fellowships under prestigious programs like Brain Korea 21 (BK21), showcasing his long-standing dedication to renewable energy research.

📚 Teaching Expertise

Dr. Akhtar has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses. These include Fundamentals of Solar Cells, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Renewable Energy Engineering, and Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. His innovative teaching methods combine theoretical instruction with hands-on experimental learning, ensuring students gain a robust understanding of advanced concepts.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Akhtar’s research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and development of polymer composites for renewable energy applications. Key areas include:

Optimization of TiO₂ thin films for DSSCs using advanced techniques like screen printing and inkjet printing.

Charge storage and transfer mechanisms in DSSCs, studied through photo-response and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.

Fabrication of electronic devices such as sensors and transistors using metal oxide nanomaterials.

Application of high-energy radiation technologies to enhance the properties of polymer materials.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. M. Shaheer Akhtar has been widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to research and academia, earning numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. In 2022, he received the International Distinguished Research Excellence Award and was named Outstanding Faculty of the Year, underscoring his dedication to academic excellence. In 2021, Dr. Akhtar was honored as one of Asia’s Top-50 Academicians, a testament to his significant influence in the field of renewable energy materials. His exceptional research impact is further highlighted by his inclusion among the Top 2% Scientists in the World from 2019 to 2022, as listed in the Stanford University dataset. Additionally, his decade of contributions to Jeonbuk National University was celebrated with the Outstanding 10-Year Contribution Award in 2020. Dr. Akhtar’s excellence in scientific communication has also been recognized through multiple Best Paper and Presentation Awards from the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE), reflecting his pivotal role in advancing chemical engineering and renewable energy research.

Publications Top Noted📝

Affordable paper-based strips: A breakthrough in phenol detection for water samples

Authors: Malik, S.; Singh, J.; Almas, T.; Umar, A.; Akhtar, M.S.
Journal: Spectrochimica Acta – Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
Year: 2025

Carbonized porous zeolitic imidazolate framework as promising electrode for electrochemical supercapacitors

Authors: Kim, E.-B.; Akhtar, M.S.; Kong, I.; Ameen, S.
Journal: Electrochimica Acta
Year: 2024

Tailoring porous NiMoO4 nanotube via MoO3 nanorod precursor for environmental monitoring: Electrochemical detection of micro-sized polyvinylchloride

Authors: Kim, E.-B.; Akhtar, M.S.; Kong, I.; Ameen, S.
Journal: Chemosphere
Year: 2024

Rosuvastatin calcium electrochemical sensor based on a sulfur doped graphitic carbon nitride modified glassy carbon electrode: A metal free analysis approach

Authors: Sharma, M.; Thakur, K.K.; Kumar, S.; Umar, A.; Shaheer Akhtar, M.
Journal: Microchemical Journal
Year: 2024

Sustainable synthesis of indium oxide nanoparticles via Aloe Vera for gas sensing applications

Authors: Kulkarni, S.C.; Salunke, V.T.; Naeem, S.; Shaheer Akhtar, M.; Ameen, S.
Journal: Microchemical Journal
Year: 2024