Educational Qualification
Ph.D.: Gujarat Technological University (Chemcal Engineering)
Post Graduation: Master's in Engineering (Chemical - CAPD), LDCE, Ahmedabad
Graduation: Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical), GEC, Bhuj
Work Experience
Shri K. J. Polytechnic, Bharuch
Lecturer (Chemical), Class - II, GES
Apr'18 - Present
L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad
Asst. Professor (Chemical), Contractual
Oct'16 - Jun,17
Skills and Knowledge
Computer Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office along with MS Visio.
- Convergent using Google Apps including Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides and many others.
- Programming languages: C, C++
- Engineering Tool Languages: MATLAB,scilab
- Process Simulators: ASPEN HYSIS, ASPEN PLUS, ChemCAD, HINT
- Process Control System: DCS
- Technical Writing Softwares: Mendley (Bibliography Manager), LaTex, gnuplots (Plotting Softwares)
Technical Skills
- Unit Operations - Fluid Flow Operation, Mechanical Operation, Mass Transfer Operations, Process Heat Transfer
- Chemical Process Technology, Petroleum Refining
- Chemical Reaction Kinetics and Reactor Design
- Computer Aided Process Design
- Instrumentation
- Process Intensification and Integration
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Other Skills
- Research Skills
- Communication Skills
- Managerial Skills
Course Taught
Semester 2
Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Workshop
Semester 4
Safety and Pollution Control in Chemical Industry
Semester 6
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Advanced Separation Technology
Chemical Engineering Project - 2
Portfolios
Institute Level Portfolio
SSIP - Member of Institute's Committee
TPO - Member TPO
EDC - Member of Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Department Level Portfolios
Department TPO
Department SSIP Member
Department EDC Member
Department Library, Newsletter
Journal Articles
Pongamia pinnata biodiesel production using cobalt doped ZnO nanoparticles—An analytical study. Environ Prog Sustainable Energy. 2022;e13814. doi:10.1002/ep.13814
Non-edible oil biodiesels: The cutting?edge future of renewable energy in India, Asia?Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, e2310, Vol. 14, Iss. 2, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., Curtin University, April 2019. https://doi.org/10.1002/apj.2310 (Citation: 10)
Portable Mass Spectrometer: Mini Review, International Journal for Research in Engineering Application and Management, Vol. 5, Iss. 1, April – 19, ISSN:2454 – 9150.
Interactive MATLAB program for design of multicomponent distillation column using FUG method, International Journal on Advances in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol 2, Iss. 2, March-April 2016. (Citation: 3)
COD Reduction of Phenolic Effluent Using Freeze Crystallization, International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, Vol. 2, Iss. 3, 2016 (Citation: 1)
Separation of Propionic Acid by Freeze Crystallization, International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, Vol. 2, Iss. 3, 2016
Books Published
Samidha Banka Agrawal and Dr. Sachin P. Parikh, ??? ???? - ???? ?? ?????????? ????? ?? ????? (Jaiv Indhan Bharat ke liye atyadhanuk urja ka srot) (Biodiesel – Source of Advanced Energy for India), 1st ed. Bengaluru : The Writeorder Publications, 2022, ISBN: 978-93-5776-052-2
Conference
Reactive Distillation and Reactive Divided Wall Distillation Column Control Structures – Problems Associated and Mitigation, Proceedings of International Conference on Green Technologies for Sustainable Development – 2021, DDIT, Nadiad and GUJCOST, Gandhinagar, ISBN: 978-93-5457-142-8.
Design of Distillation Column Using MATLAB for Separation of Thermally Degraded Polymers, Proceedings of Polymer Processing, Reclamation and its End-of-Life impact on Environment, 21st - 22nd Aug’15, Institute of Engineers India – Gujarat State Center, Ahmedabad- Gujarat.
Computer Aided Design of Distillation Column, Journal of Applied Science and Research, Sp. Ed., pp 8-12, 2nd International Conference on Agriculture, Bio-technology, Science and Engineering, 28th - 29th Aug’15, International Post-graduate Network, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Citation: 1)
Computer Aided Design of Distillation Column Thiele-Geddes Method, Proceedings of 68th Chemcon, Chemical Engineering: From Laboratory to Industry, 27th – 30th Dec ’15
Energy and Cost Benefits in Partitioned Wall Columns, International Conference on Paradigm Shift in Chemical Engineering Education, Processes and Technology, 16th – 17th Sept’17, Institute of Engineers India – Gujarat State Centre, Ahmedabad- Gujarat.
Separation of Phenol from Wastewater Using Freeze Crystallization, Proceedings of 68th Chemcon, Chemical Engineering: From Laboratory to Industry, 27th – 30th Dec ’15
Limitations of Biodegradable Polymers and their Future, 68th Chemcon, Chemical Engineering: From Laboratory to Industry, 27th – 30th Dec ’15
IPs Owned
“AI-Powered Magnetic Stirrer with Hot
Plate”, Design
No.: 6334763, Grant Date: 7/1/2024, Pub. No.: 8/1/2024, Granted By: Government
of UK.
“Method for Production of Methyl
Esters from Commercial Grade Azadirachta Indica Oil”, Patent No.: 436239, Grant Date:28/6/2023, Pub. No.:
49/2022, App. No.: 202221066848, Pub. Date: 9th December 2022.
“Biodiesel Preparation Device and
Method Using Co Doped ZnO Catalyst”, Patent No.: 401586 Grant Date:19/7/2022. Pub.
No.: 44/2021, App. No.: 202121046521, Pub. Date: 29th October 2021.
A GUI based model has been licensed
by MATLAB Central Portal – “Activity
Coefficient for binary mixture using UNIQUAC method”, Jan’18
A GUI based model has been licensed
by MATLAB Central Portal – “GUI model
for distillation column by FUG”, Oct’2015
Professional Institution Membership
Chartered Engineer (Chemical Divison)
Associate Member, Institute
of Engineers (India), since, July 2017.
