AREA OF RESEARCH INTEREST:
- Water treatment and energy conversion processes
- Design & development of functional polymers & polyelectrolytes
- Membranes and membrane processes
- Fuel cells and water electrolysis
- Thin film composites membranes
- Polymer reactions
- Seawater desalination/mining
- Water harvesting and recycling technologies
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
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FROM
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TO
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POSITION
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ORGANISATION
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Nov. 2016
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Present
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Junior Scientist
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CIPET:SARP-APDDRL, Bengaluru
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Oct. 2015
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Nov. 2016
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Pool Scientist
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CIPET:SARP-LARPM, Bhubaneswar
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Aug. 2015
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Oct. 2015
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Assistant Professor
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Department of Material Science, Sardar Patel University, V.V. Nagar
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Oct. 2011
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Oct. 2014
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Postdoctoral Fellow
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Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London
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March 2009
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Sept. 2011
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Postdoctoral Fellow
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Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, Mumbai
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April 2006
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Sept. 2008
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Senior Research Fellow
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CSIR, New Delhi, (Reverse Osmosis Division, CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar)
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April 2003
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March 2006
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Project Assistant
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Electromembrane Division, CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar
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Aug. 2002
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Dec. 2002
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Quality Control Inspector
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Rishi Packers Ltd., Daman
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MULTIPLE POSTS:
MULTIPLE POSTS
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FROM
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TO
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POSITION
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ORGANISATION
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Feb. 2022
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Present
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Member Coordinator (PWMC)
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CIEPT:SARP - APDDRL, Bengaluru
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Aug. 2020
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Present
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Hindi Officer-In-Charge
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CIEPT:SARP - APDDRL, Bengaluru
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Sept. 2018
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Sept. 2019
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HOD (Testing)
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CIEPT:SARP - APDDRL, Bengaluru
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HONORS AND AWARDS:
HONORS AND AWARDS
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AWARD
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INSTITUTE
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Early Career Research Award (2017-2021)
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SERB, New Delhi
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Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009-2011)
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IIT Bombay, Mumbai
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Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011-2014)
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University of Western Ontario, London
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Senior Research Fellowship (2006-2008)
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CSIR, New Delhi
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Dimond Jubilee Research Internship Award (2005)
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CSIR, New Delhi, CSIR-CSMCRI (Declined)
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EDUCATIONAL DETAILS:
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
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DEGREE
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SUBJECT
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UNIVERSITY
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YEAR
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Ph.D.
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Chemistry
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Bhavnagar University (CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar)
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2008
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M.Sc.
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Plastics Technology
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Sardar Patel University (Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies & Research, V.V. Nagar)
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2002
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B.Sc.
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Applied Chemistry
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Sardar Patel University (N.V. Patel College of Pure & Applied Sciences, V.V. Nagar)
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2002
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SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS:
SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS
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TOPIC
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FUNDING AGENCY
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START DATE
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TO
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Design and Development of Poly(vinyl alcohol-co-styrene sulfonic acid) Based Functional Membranes for Fuel Cells Application
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SERB, New Delhi
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Oct. 2017
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Jan. 2021 (Completed)
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Preparation of PVA/starch film by blown film extrusion: Formulation development (Investigators: J.M. Gohil & S. Mohanty)
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M/s. Greendot Biopac, Jamnagar
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May 2019
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Nov. 2019 (Completed)
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VRITIKA Research Internship: Studies on Development of Nanostructured Photothermal Membranes for Water Evaporation
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SERB, New Delhi
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Sept. 2021
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Oct. 2021 (Completed)
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High-end workshops: Electrochemical Evaluation of Membrane-Electrode-Assembly for Fuel Cell
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SERB, New Delhi
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March 2022
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8-day
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MEMBERSHIPS:
- Member of European Membrane Society (July 2012 to July 2015)
- Life Member of The Association of Separation Scientists and Technologists (ASSET) (Since April 2010)
TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS:
TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
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TITLE
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COURSE CODE
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CLASS NAME
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SEMESTER
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Advance Polymer Science
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MSP101
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M.Sc. Polymer Science (CIPET: IPT, Bhubaneswar)
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I
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Basic Concepts in Materials Science
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PS01CMTS21
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M.Sc. Materials Science (S.P. University)
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I
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Interfacial Aspects of Materials Science
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PS01CMTS22
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M.Sc. Materials Science (S.P. University)
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I
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Glass, Ceramics and Carbon Materials
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PS03CMTS21
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M.Sc. Materials Science (S.P. University)
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III
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M.SC. / M.TECH. THESIS SUPERVISED:
M.SC. / M.TECH. THESIS SUPERVISED
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TITLE OF PROJECT
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NAMES OF STUDENT
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M.Sc. Polymer Science: "Synthesis and Characterization of Co-polymers for Polyelectrolyte Membrane Preparation"
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Rikarani R Choudhury
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M.Tech. Plastics Engineering: "Preparation and Characterization of PVA Based Hybrid Membrane for Fuel Cell Application"
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Sumitra Bhoi
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Int. M.Sc. Tech. Mat. Sci. & Eng.: "Sulfonation and Characterization of Non-woven Fabric for Fuel Cell and Battery Membrane Separator"
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Prasanth Kumar Sinha
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M.Tech. Plastics Engineering: "Preparation and Characterization of Proton Exchange Membrane for Fuel Cell Application"
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Sabana Ara Begum
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M.Sc. Polymer Science: "Extraction of Nanocellulose from Coir Fibre for Prospective Fuel Cell and Water Purification Applications"
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Sambit Kumar Sahoo & Ishani Bihari
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PH.D. THESIS SUPERVISED:
Ph.Ds SUPERVISED
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TOPIC
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SCHOLAR NAME
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STATUS OF Ph.D.
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REGISTRATION DATE
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Studies on the Design and Development of Functional Copolymers and Membranes Thereof for Energy Generation and Water Purification
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Rikarani R Choudhury
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Thesis submitted to Utkal University
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April 2018
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VISITS TO OUTSIDE INSTITUTIONS:
VISITS TO OUTSIDE INSTITUTIONS
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INSTITUTE VISITED
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PURPOSE OF VISIT
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DATE
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University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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Postdoctoral Research
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Oct. 2011 - Oct. 2014
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SPECIAL LECTURES DELIVERED:
SPECIAL LECTURES DELIVERED
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TITLE
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PLACE
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DATE
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Structural analysis of polymer through SEM. (Invited) In : Five Days AICTE sponsored On Line ATAL-Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Emerging trends in characterization techniques for applied polymer research
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CIPET: IPT, Raipur
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13-17 Sept. 2021
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Applications of membrane for water purification: Role of polymer science. (Invited) In: UGC sponsored two days national seminar on Emerging Materials & Applications
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Dept. of Physics & Dept. of Chemistry, SSBN Degree College, Anantapuramu
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11-12 March 2020
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Thin film composite reverse osmosis membranes: Structures, properties and functions
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Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, Mumbai
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April 2011
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Nanotechnology for water treatment-emerging trends. (Invited) In: National Seminar on Safe Drinking Water - a Privilege in the 21st Century
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Bhavan's Research Centre, Mumbai
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29-30 Jan. 2010
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION:
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
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TOPIC
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ORGANISATION
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ACS Book Project on: "Oil/water Separation"
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Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology, University of Lille, France (with Prof. Rabah Boukherroub)
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BOOKS EDITED:
- Rabah B., Dutta K., Gohil J.M. (Eds.). Oil-Water Mixtures and Emulsions: Membrane Materials for Separation and Treatment (Volume 1). Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS) (In Press) (2022)
- Rabah B., Dutta K., Gohil J.M. (Eds.). Oil-Water Mixtures and Emulsions: Advanced Materials for Separation and Treatment (Volume 2). Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS) (In Press) (2022)
- Nayak S.K., Dutta K., Gohil J.M. (Eds.). Advancement in Polymer-Based Membranes for Water Remediation. Publisher: Elsevier, ISBN: 978-0-323-885140 (March 2022)
REFEREED JOURNALS PAPERS:
- Gohil J.M.; Dutta K. (2021) Structures and properties of polymers in ion exchange membranes for hydrogen generation by water electrolysis. Polymers for Advanced Technologies 32(12), 4598-4615; DOI: 10.1002/pat.5482
- Choudhury R.R.; Gohil J.M.*; Dutta K. (2021) Poly(vinyl alcohol)-based membranes for fuel cell and water treatment applications: A review on recent advancements. Polymers for Advanced Technologies 31(11), 4175-4203; DOI: 10.1002/pat.5431
- Choudhury R.R.; Palai A.K.; Gohil J.M.*; Mohanty S.; Nayak S.K. (2021) Synthesis of poly(styrene sulfonyl chloride) via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization and characterization thereof for membrane applications. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society 98(7), 100087; DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2021.100087
- Gohil J.M.*; Ray P. (2021) Preparation of heterogeneous cation- and anion-exchange membranes by eco-friendly method: Electrochemical characterization and desalination performance. Journal of Membrane Science and Research 7(2), 102-110; DOI: 10.22079/JMSR.2020.122044.1350
- Choudhury R.R.; Sahoo S.K.; Gohil J.M.* (2020) Potential of bioinspired cellulose nanomaterials and nanocomposite membranes thereof for water treatment and fuel cell applications. Cellulose 27(12), 6716-6746; DOI: 10.1007/s10570-020-03253-z
- Choudhury R.R.; Gohil J.M.*; Mohanty S.; Nayak S.K. (2019) Synthesis and characterization of novel functional poly(vinyl alcohol-co-styrene sulfonic acid) copolymers. International Journal Polymer Analysis and Characterization 24(4), 334-345; DOI: 10.1080/1023666X.2019.1596367
- Gohil J.M.*; Suresh A.K. (2019) Performance and structure of thin film composite reverse osmosis membranes prepared by interfacial polymerization in the presence of acid acceptor. Journal of Membrane Science and Research 2019, 5(1), 5-10; DOI: 10.22079/JMSR.2018.81594.1178
- Choudhury R.R.; Gohil J.M.*; Mohanty S.; Nayak S.K. (2018) Antifouling, fouling release and antimicrobial materials for surface modification of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 6, 313-333; DOI: 10.1039/c7ta08627j
- Karthik M.; Gohil J.M.*; Suresh A.K. (2017) Probing the thickness and roughness of the functional layer in thin film composite membranes. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 42, 26464-26474; DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.07.145
- Gohil J.M.*; Suresh A.K. (2017) Chlorine attack on reverse osmosis membranes: mechanisms and mitigation strategies. Journal of Membrane Science 541, 108-126; DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.06.092
- Karamanev D.; Pupkevich V.; Penev K.; Glibin V.; Gohil J.; Vajihinejad, V. (2017) Biological conversion of hydrogen to electricity for energy storage. Energy 129, 237-245; DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.04.110
- Gohil J.M.*; Ray P. (2017) A review on semi-aromatic polyamide TFC membranes prepared by interfacial polymerization: potential for water treatment and desalination. Separation and Purification Technology 181, 159-182; DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.03.020
- Gohil J.M.; Karamanev D.G. (2016) Novel Approach for the preparation of ionic liquid/imidazole dicarboxylic acid modified poly(vinyl alcohol) polyelectrolyte membranes. Journal of Membrane Science 513, 33-39; DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.04.007
- Gohil J.M.*; Suresh A.K. (2026) A statistical study of the effect of preparation conditions on the structure and performance of thin film composite reverse osmosis membranes. Desalination and Water Treatment 57, 2924-2941; DOI: 10.1080/19443994.2014.983181
- Gohil J.M.; Karamanev D.G. (2015) Preparation and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol polyelectrolyte based membrane-anode assembly for hybrid Fe3+/H2 redox flow microbial fuel cell. Chemical Engineering Journal 259, 25-33; DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2014.07.132
- Gohil J.M.*; Suresh A.K. (2014) Development of high flux thin film composite membrane for water desalination: A statistical study using response surface methodology. Desalination and Water Treatment 52(28-30), 5219-5228; DOI: 10.1080/19443994.2013.809025
- Gohil J.M.; Karamanev D.G. (2013) Novel pore-filled polyelectrolyte composite membranes for cathodic microbial fuel cell application. Journal of Power Sources 2013, 243, 603-610; DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.06.001
- Raval H.D.; Gohil J.M. (2010) Nanotechnology for water treatment-emerging trends. International Journal of Nuclear Desalination 4(2), 184-188; DOI: 10.1504/IJND.2010.035176
- Raval H.D.; Gohil J.M. (2009) Carbon nanotube membrane for water desalination. International Journal of Nuclear Desalination 3(4), 360-368; DOI: 10.1504/IJND.2009.028863
- Gohil J.M.; Ray P. (2009) Polyvinyl alcohol as the barrier layer in thin film composite nanofiltration membranes: preparation, characterization and performance evaluation. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 338(1), 121-127; DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2009.06.020
- Gohil J.M.; Ray P. (2009) Studies on oxalic acid as a crosslinker of polyvinyl alcohol. Polymers & Polymer Composites 17, 403-410
- Bhattacharya A,; Mukherjee D.C.; Gohil J.M.; Kumar Y.; Kundu S. (2008) Preparation, characterization and performance of conducting polypyrrole composites based on polysulfone. Desalination 225(1-3), 366-372; DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2006.07.018
- Gohil J.M.; Ray P.; Bhattacharya A. (2006) Studies on cross-linking of poly (vinyl alcohol). Journal of Polymer Research 13 (2), 161-169; DOI: 10.1007/s10965-005-9023-9
- Gohil J.M.; Bhattacharya A.; Ray P. (2004) Effect polymeric surface-active agent in the phase inversion step of asymmetric membrane preparation. Journal of Surface Science & Technology 20(1-2), 1-7
- Adhikary S.K.; Gohil J.M.; Ray P. (2004) Studies on the resistance developed at different stages in an electrodialysis stack operated in parallel-cum-series flow pattern. Journal of Membrane Science 245(1-2), 131-136; DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2004.08.005
BOOK CHAPTERS:
- Gohil J.M., Kwon G., Bhunia P., Boukherroub R., Dutta K. Overview on oil/water separation techniques and working principles. (Chapter 1) - In: Boukherroub R., Dutta K., Gohil J.M. (Eds.). Volume 1: Oil-Water Mixtures and Emulsions: Membrane Materials for Separation and Treatment. (Publisher: American Chemical Society, ACS) (2022) pp (Editorial chapter)
- Gohil J.M.*, Choudhury R.R. Introduction to nanostructured and nano-enhanced polymeric membranes: Preparation, function, and application for water purification. (Chapter 2) - In: Thomas S., Pasquini D., Leu S-Y., Gopakumar D.A. (Eds.). Nanoscale Materials in Water Purification. (Publisher: Elsevier; Book ISBN: 978-0-12-813926-4) (2019) pp 25-57 (DOI: 10.1016/C2017-0-00435-4) (Invited)
- Carmalin Sophia; Gohil J.M.* - Microbial desalination cell technology: functions and future prospects (Chapter 19) - In: Kundu P.P., Dutta K. (Eds.). Progress and Recent Trends in Microbial Fuel Cells. (Publisher: Elsevier; Book ISBN: 978-0-444-64017-8) (2018) pp 399-422. (DOI: 10.1016/C2016-0-04695-8) (Invited)
DEVELOPMENT OF COURSES:
- Prepared online course material (OSDP format), for the Subject: Polymer Chemistry covering syllabus of B.Tech. (Plastics Engineering), M.Tech. (Plastics Engineering) and M.Sc. (Polymer Science and Technology) offered in various CIPET centres
