Applied Chemistry - Faculty

Photo of Dr. (Mrs.) Pratibha S. Agrawal
Professor (CAS) and Head Laxminarayan Institute of TechnologyPhysical Chemistry
Cell Phone: 9763844660

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  • Academic Qualifications: <table class="connection-table"> <tr> <th>Year</th> <th>Degree</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1993 - 1996</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">B.Sc. (Chemistry), SGB Amravati University, Amravati</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1996 - 1998</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">M. Sc. (Physical Chemistry), SGB Amravati University, Amravati</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1998 - 2002</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Ph.D. (Chemical Sciences), SGB Amravati University, Amravati </td> </tr> </table>
  • Honours and Awards: <table> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1998</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Gold Medal, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati </td> </tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">2015</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Second Prize, State Level, Avishkar- 2015</td> </tr> </tr> </table>
  • List of Publications: <p><strong>Book</strong></p> <div style="padding-left:20px"> <p><strong>1.</strong>Practicals in Physical Chemistry, G.C. Publishers, Nagpur</p> <p><strong>2.</strong>Handbook of physical chemistry, G.C. Publishers, Nagpur</p> <p><strong>3.</strong>University Handbook of Post Graduate Physical Chemistry Experiments, G.C. Publishers, Nagpur</p> </div> <br> <p><strong>Research Papers Published in Refereed International Journals</strong></p> <div style="padding-left:20px"> <p><strong>1.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, Y. C. Morey, S. L. Dahire, Physiсo-Chemical Properties of Binary Mixtures of Aliphatic and Aromatic Solvents at 313 K on Acoustical Data, Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry, 2373–2380, Vol. 89, No. 13 , </p> <p><strong>2.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, A study of substituted isoxazole in predicting the acoustical and its allied properties in different co-solvents at 293.15K, European Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.45 (3), 470-475, 2010</p> <p><strong>3.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, A comparative study of 1,3diones and related oxygen, nitrogen heterocycles in predicting the acoustical and its allied properties in co-solvents at 293K, Australian journal of basic and applied Sciences, 6519-6524, 2010</p> <p><strong>4.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, Y. C. Morey, S.L.Dahire, Ultrasonic Study on Binary Mixtures Containing Styrene with o-Xylene, m-Xylene and p-Xylene over the entire Range (o<X1<1) at Temperatures 293-313 K, International Journal of Chemical Engineering 1110-1119, 2013 </p> <p><strong>5.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, Y. C. Morey, S. L. Dahire, Molecular Interactions in Binary Liquid Mixtures of Styrene with Chlorobenzene, Bromobenzene and Nitrobenzene at 313 K Temperatures, International Journal of Chemistry 34(2), 1209-1216, 2013</p> <p><strong>6.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, Y. C. Morey, Thermodynamic and Acoustic Study on Molecular Interactions in Certain Binary Liquid Systems Involving Ethylbenzene at Temperature 313K, American International Journal of Research in Formal, Applied & Natural Sciences, 14-20 , 2014 </p> <p><strong>7.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, Megha Sawarkar , S. A. Pande, Synthesis and characterisation of Polyaniline doped metal oxide nanocomposites, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, II (9), 2427-2432, 2015 </p> <p><strong>8.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, M. L. Narwade, Acoustical Properties of Substituted Thiadiazoles and methyl-5-carboxylates in Dioxane-water, Ethanol-water and Acetone-water Mixture at 298.5+0.1K, Indian Journal of Chemistry, 1050, 2003 </p> <p><strong>9.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, M. L. Narwade, Ultrasonic and Viscometric studies of Substituted Flavone, Isoxazole and Pyrazole in 70% Acetone-water Mixture, Indian Journal of Chemistry, 1047, 2003</p> <p><strong>10.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, M. L. Narwade, A. G. Doshi, M. Siddique, A. Raut; Ultrasonic studies of Schiff’s base and substituted-2-Azetidinones in CCl4 –Water, Ethanol-water and Acetone-water Mixture at 298.5+0.1K, Indian Journal of Chemistry, 526, 2003</p> </div> <br> <p><strong>Book Chapters in Edited Books</strong></p> <div style="padding-left:20px"> <p><strong>1.</strong>P. S. Agrawal, Adsorption of reactive dye 21 on flyash and MnO2 coated flyash adsorbent: batch and continuous studies, Apple Academic Press, ISBN: 9781771884754 E-Book ISBN: 9781771884761</p> </div>
  • Membership of Professional Societies: <ul> <li>Life member of Ultrasonic Society of India, New Delhi</li> <li>Member of Indian Association of Chemistry Teachers</li> <li>Life member of Thermodynamics Society of India</li> <li>Life member of Acoustical Society of India</li> <li>Life member of Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata</li> <li>Life member of Indian Science Congress, Kolkata</li> <li>Life member of Material Research Society of India, Banglore</li> </ul>
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Photo of Dr. Asar Ahmed
Assistant Professor Laxminarayan Institute of TechnologyPhysical Chemistry
Cell Phone: 9975959708

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  • Academic Qualifications: <table class="connection-table"> <tr> <th>Year</th> <th>Degree</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1998 - 2001</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">B.Sc. Hons. (Chemistry), Delhi University, New Delhi</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">2001 - 2003</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">M.Sc. (Physical Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">2007 - 2013</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Ph.D. (Physical Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur </td> </tr> </table>
  • Countries Visited: Austria, China and UAE
  • Honours and Awards: <table> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">2006 - 2008</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">2008 - 2013</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">2014</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Best Oral Presentation Award, J.N. Institute of Advanced Studies, Hyderabad</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">2015</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Best Oral Presentation Award, MRS State Technical University, Bathinda</td> </tr> </table>
  • List of Publications: <p><strong>Research Papers Published in Refereed International Journals</strong></p> <div style="padding-left:20px"> <p><strong>1.</strong> K. Shrivas, K. Dewangan & Asar Ahmed, Surfactant Based Dispersive Liquid–Liquid Microextraction For the Determination of Zinc in Environmental Water Samples Using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Analytical Methods, 8, 5519-5525 (2016), Impact Factor: 1.95</p> <p><strong>2.</strong> A. Singh, Asar Ahmed, K.N. Prasad, S. Khanduja, S.K. Singh, J.K. Srivastava & N.S. Gajbhiye, Antibiofilm and membrane damaging potential of cuprous oxide nanoparticles against Staphylococcus aureus with reduced susceptibility to vancomycin, Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy, 59(11), 6882-6890 (2015), Impact Factor: 4.476</p> <p><strong>3.</strong> Asar Ahmed, N.S. Gajbhiye & A.G. Joshi, Low cost, surfactant-less, one pot synthesis of Cu2O nano-octahedra at room temperature, Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 184(8), 2209-2214 (2011),Impact Factor: 2.133</p> <p><strong>4.</strong> Asar Ahmed, N.S. Gajbhiye & A.G. Joshi, “Shape controlled synthesis and characterization of Cu2O nanostructures assisted by composite surfactants system, Materials Chemistry & Physics, 129(3), 740-745 (2011), Impact Factor: 2.129</p> <p><strong>5.</strong> Asar Ahmed & N.S. Gajbhiye, "Anomalous magnetic behavior in the transition metal ions doped Cu2O flower-like nanostructures, Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 184(01), 30-35 (2011), Impact Factor: 2.133</p> <p><strong>6.</strong> Asar Ahmed & N.S. Gajbhiye, Room temperature ferromagnetism in Mn, Ni and Co ions doped Cu2O nanorods, Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 183(12), 3100-3104 (2010), Impact Factor: 2.133</p> <p><strong>7.</strong> Asar Ahmed, N.S. Gajbhiye & S. Kurian, Structural and magnetic properties of self assembled Fe-doped Cu2O nanorods, Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 2010 vol.183(9) p.2248-2251, Impact Factor: 2.133)</p> <p><strong>8.</strong> N.S. Gajbhiye, R.S. Ningthoujam, Asar Ahmed, D.K. Panda, S.S. Umre & S.J. Sharma, Re-dispersible Li+ and Eu3+ co-doped CdS nanoparticles: Luminescence studies, Pramana- Journal of Physics, 70, 318-321 (2008), Impact Factor: 0.692</p> <p><strong>9.</strong> R.S. Ningthoujam, N.S. Gajbhiye, Asar Ahmed, S.S. Umre & S.J. Sharma, Re-dispersible Li+ and Eu3+ co-doped ZnO nano-dumb-bell: Luminescence and EPR studies, Journal of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, 8, 3059-3062, (2008), Impact Factor: 1.556</p> </div>
  • Membership of Professional Societies: <ul> <li>Life Member: Society for Materials Chemistry, BARC, Mumbai</li> <li>Life Member: Indian Association of Solid State Chemistry & Allied Scientists, Jammu</li> <li>Life Member: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET), USA</li> </ul>
  • Positions Held in Past: <ul> <li>Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, IG National Tribal University (Central University), Amarkantak (MP)</li><li>Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, HMR Inst. of Tech. & Mgmt. (GGSIP University, Delhi), Delhi</li><li>Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, S.S. Institute of Technology & Management (U.P.T. University, Lucknow) , Aligarh (U.P.)</li> </ul>
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Photo of Dr. Neeraj T. Khaty
Professor Laxminarayan Institute of TechnologyChemistry
Cell Phone: 9404952325

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  • Academic Qualifications: <table class="connection-table"> <tr> <th>Year</th> <th>Degree</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1988 - 1991</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">B.Sc. (Chemistry), SGB Amravati University, Amravati</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1991 - 1993</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">M. Sc. (Physical Chemistry), SGB Amravati University, Amravati</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1998 - 2004</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Ph. D. (Chemical Sciences), Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur </td> </tr> </table>
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Photo of Dr. Siddharth U. Meshram
Assistant Professor Laxminarayan Institute of TechnologyOrganic Chemistry
Cell Phone: 9822474107

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  • Academic Qualifications: <table class="connection-table"> <tr> <th>Year</th> <th>Degree</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1992 - 1995</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">B.Sc. (Chemistry), RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1995 - 1997</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry), RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1997 - 2003</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Ph. D. (Organic Chemistry), RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur </td> </tr> </table>
  • Countries Visited: Malaysia
  • Honours and Awards: <table> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">1998</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Utkrushta Sanshodhan Paritoshik Award, Vidharbha Foundation, Nagpur</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">2000</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Senior Research Fellowship (CSIR), National Environmental & Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="faculty-col-border">2016</td> <td class="faculty-col-border">Best Paper Award, International Conference on Science & Technology for Sustainable Development, Society for Technologically Advanced Materials of India(STAMI) & University Putra Malaysia and University of Perdenia, SriLanka held at Kuala Lumpur</td> <tr> </table>
  • List of Publications: <p><strong>Patents</strong></p> <div style="padding-left:20px"> <p><strong>1.</strong>S. S. Rayalu, S. U. Meshram, A. Shrivastava, S. D. Wachasundar & S. Devotta, Method for VOC Monitoring in Indoor Environment using Novel and Versatile Sorbing Materials, Patent No. 0535/DEL/2005A, Granted on 12/01/2007</p> <p><strong>2.</strong>S. S. Rayalu, S. U. Meshram & M. Z. Hasan, An improved process for Zeolite based Ammonia recovery from ammoniacal waste, Indian Patent No. 222855, Granted on 12/09/2008</p> <p><strong>3.</strong>S. S. Rayalu, A. K. Bansiwal, S. U. Meshram, D. L. Sadaphule, N. K. Labhsetwar & , S. Devotta, Metal treated Zeolite and Process for Synthesis of Metal-treated Zeolite used for adsorption and stabilization of Arsenic, Indian Patent No. IN 200502086-11, Granted on 31/07/2009</p> <p><strong>4.</strong>S. S. Rayalu, P. Kumar, S. U. Meshram, A. K. Bansiwal, N. K. Labhsetwar, R. N. Singh & S. Devotta, Surface-modified Zeolite and Process for synthesis thereof for sequestration of anions, US 7,510,659 B2, US Patent Granted on 31/03/2009</p> </div> <br> <p><strong>Research Papers Published in Refereed International Journals</strong></p> <div style="padding-left:20px"> <p><strong>1.</strong>S. S. Rayalu, S. U. Meshram, M. Z. Hasan, Highly crystalline faujasitic zeolites from flyash, J. of Hazardous Material, 77(1), 123-131 (2000) , Impact Factor: 4.68</p> <p><strong>2.</strong>S. S. Rayalu, S. U. Meshram, , M. Z. Hasan, S. N. Kaul, Flyash based zeolite technology: An illustration of waste to wealth J .of Solid Waste Technology & Management , 29(2), 82-90 (2003) , Impact Factor: 1.5</p> <p><strong>3.</strong>S. S. Rayalu, A. K. Bansiwal, S. U. Meshram, N. Labhsetwar and S. Devotta, Fly ash based zeolite analogues: versatile materials for energy and environment conservation, Catalysis Surveys from Asia, 10 (2), 74-78 (2006), Impact Factor: 3.27</p> <p><strong>4.</strong>A. K. Bansiwal, D. Thakre, N. K. Labhsetwar, S. U. Meshram & S. S. Rayalu, Fluoride removal using Lanthanum incorporated Chitosan beads, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 74, 216-224 (2009), Impact Factor: 4.28</p> <p><strong>5.</strong>D. Thakre, S. Jagtap, N. Sakhare, N. K. Labhsetwar, S. U. Meshram & S. S. Rayalu, Chitosan based mesoporous Ti-Al binary metal oxide supported beads for defluoridation of water, Chemical Engineering Journal, 158, 122-130 (2010), Impact Factor: 4.32</p> <p><strong>6.</strong>D. Thakre, S. S. Rayalu, R. Kawade, S. U. Meshram, J. Subrt & N. K. Labhsetwar, Magnesium incorporated bentonite clay for defluoridation of drinking water, Journal of Hazardous material, 180, 122-130 (2010), Impact Factor: 4.68</p> <p><strong>7.</strong> V. Kumar, N. K. Labhsetwar, S. U. Meshram & S. S. Rayalu; Functionalized Fly ash based Aluminosilicates for Capture of Carbon dioxide, Energy and Fuels, 25, 4854-4861 (2011), Impact Factor: 2.80</p> <p><strong>8.</strong>V. Kumar, N. K. Labhsetwar, T. Drage, L. Stevens, S. U. Meshram & S. S. Rayalu, Surface bespoke mesoporous silica for carbon dioxide adsorption, Journal of Environmental Engg., 10, 140 (2014), Impact Factor: 1.11</p> <p><strong>9.</strong>S. U. Meshram, U. Khandekar, S. Mane & A. Mohan, Novel route of producing Zeolite-A resin for quality improved detergents, Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 18(2), 259-266 (2015), Impact Factor: 1.68</p> <p><strong>10.</strong>P. Puri, M. K. N. Yenki & S. U. Meshram, Surface water quality and its pollution load in terms of water quality index, Advances in Applied Sciences, Pelagia Research Library, 6(1), 15-26 (2015), Impact Factor: 0.6</p> </div> <br> <p><strong>Book Chapters in Edited Books</strong></p> <div style="padding-left:20px"> <p><strong>1.</strong>S.U. Meshram, S.S. Rayalu, & P. Kumar; ‘Influence of crystallization time on synthesis of flyash based Zeolite-A’ Advances in Life Sciences, Ed. Prof. Arvind Kumar, 2004 </p> <p><strong>2.</strong>S.U.Meshram,P. Dronkar & A.Mohan; ‘Rice Husk Based Co-Firing Plants in India: A Green Perspective’ Process Modeling, Simulation, and Environmental Applications in Chemical Engineering, ed. Bharat A. Bhanvase, Rajendra P. Ugwekar, Apple Academic Press, USA, 2016</p> <p><strong>3.</strong>S.U.Meshram, C. Shah & H.Balani ; “Surface Altered Alumino-Silicate Resin (Zeolite-Y) for Remediation of Oil Spillage”, Process Modeling, Simulation, and Environmental Applications in Chemical Engineering, ed. Bharat A. Bhanvase, Rajendra P. Ugwekar, Apple Academic Press, USA, 2016</p> </div>
  • Membership of Professional Societies: <ul> <li>Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education</li> <li>Life Member, Chemical Research Society of India</li> <li>Life Member, Society of Technologically Advanced Materials of India</li> </ul>
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