Applied Chemistry - Faculty

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

  • Academic Qualifications:
    Year Degree
    1993 - 1996 B. Sc. (Chemistry), SGB Amravati University, Amravati
    1996 - 1998 M. Sc. (Physical Chemistry), SGB Amravati University, Amravati
    1998 - 2002 Ph. D. (Chemical Sciences), SGB Amravati University, Amravati
  • Honours and Awards:
    1998 Gold Medal, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati
    2015 Second Prize, State Level, Avishkar- 2015
  • List of Publications:

    Book

    1.Practicals in Physical Chemistry, G.C. Publishers, Nagpur

    2.Handbook of physical chemistry, G.C. Publishers, Nagpur

    3.University Handbook of Post Graduate Physical Chemistry Experiments, G.C. Publishers, Nagpur


    Research Papers Published in Refereed International Journals

    1.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 ,

    2.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

    3.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

    4.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

    5.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

    6.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

    7.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

    8.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

    9.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

    10.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


    Book Chapters in Edited Books

    1.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

  • Membership of Professional Societies:
    • Life member of Ultrasonic Society of India, New Delhi
    • Member of Indian Association of Chemistry Teachers
    • Life member of Thermodynamics Society of India
    • Life member of Acoustical Society of India
    • Life member of Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata
    • Life member of Indian Science Congress, Kolkata
    • Life member of Material Research Society of India, Banglore
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Photo of Dr. Asar Ahmed
Assistant Professor Laxminarayan Institute of TechnologyPhysical Chemistry
Cell Phone: 9975959708

  • Academic Qualifications:
    Year Degree
    1998 - 2001 B. Sc. Hons. (Chemistry), Delhi University, New Delhi
    2001 - 2003 M. Sc. (Physical Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
    2007 - 2013 Ph. D. (Physical Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
  • Countries Visited: Austria, China and UAE
  • Honours and Awards:
    2006 - 2008 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi
    2008 - 2013 Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi
    2014 Best Oral Presentation Award, J.N. Institute of Advanced Studies, Hyderabad
    2015 Best Oral Presentation Award, MRS State Technical University, Bathinda
  • List of Publications:

    Research Papers Published in Refereed International Journals

    1. 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

    2. 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

    3. 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

    4. 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

    5. 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

    6. 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

    7. 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)

    8. 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

    9. 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

  • Membership of Professional Societies:
    • Life Member: Society for Materials Chemistry, BARC, Mumbai
    • Life Member: Indian Association of Solid State Chemistry & Allied Scientists, Jammu
    • Life Member: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET), USA
  • Positions Held in Past:
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, IG National Tribal University (Central University), Amarkantak (MP)
    • Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, HMR Inst. of Tech. & Mgmt. (GGSIP University, Delhi), Delhi
    • Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, S.S. Institute of Technology & Management (U.P.T. University, Lucknow) , Aligarh (U.P.)
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Photo of Dr. Neeraj T. Khaty
Professor Laxminarayan Institute of TechnologyChemistry
Cell Phone: 9404952325

  • Academic Qualifications:
    Year Degree
    1988 - 1991 B. Sc. (Chemistry), SGB Amravati University, Amravati
    1991 - 1993 M. Sc. (Physical Chemistry), SGB Amravati University, Amravati
    1998 - 2004 Ph. D. (Chemical Sciences), Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Nagpur
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Photo of Dr. Siddharth U. Meshram
Assistant Professor Laxminarayan Institute of TechnologyOrganic Chemistry
Cell Phone: 9822474107

  • Academic Qualifications:
    Year Degree
    1992 - 1995 B. Sc. (Chemistry), RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
    1995 - 1997 M. Sc. (Organic Chemistry), RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
    1997 - 2003 Ph. D. (Organic Chemistry), RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
  • Countries Visited: Malaysia
  • Honours and Awards:
    1998 Utkrushta Sanshodhan Paritoshik Award, Vidharbha Foundation, Nagpur
    2000 Senior Research Fellowship (CSIR), National Environmental & Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur
    2016 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
  • List of Publications:

    Patents

    1.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

    2.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

    3.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

    4.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


    Research Papers Published in Refereed International Journals

    1.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

    2.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

    3.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

    4.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

    5.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

    6.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

    7. 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

    8.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

    9.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

    10.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


    Book Chapters in Edited Books

    1.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

    2.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

    3.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

  • Membership of Professional Societies:
    • Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education
    • Life Member, Chemical Research Society of India
    • Life Member, Society of Technologically Advanced Materials of India
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Chemical Engineering deals with the study of the operation and design of chemical plants as well as methods of improving production. Chemical engineers develop economical commercial processes to convert raw material into useful products. Chemical engineering uses principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to efficiently use, produce, design, transport, and transform energy and materials.

A separate department of Applied Chemistry is established to teach Chemistry Courses to the students and do research in Chemistry. Right from the inception the faculty members in the Department have been guiding students for Ph. D. and so far more than 50 students have obtained their Ph. D. degrees and the faculty members have published more than 500 research papers. The Department shoulders the responsibility of teaching Chemistry courses to Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering, and Postgraduate students of the Institute.

The faculty members are offering consultancy to Industry. The major research interests of the faculty are catalysis, organic synthesis, environmental chemistry, water purification, and bioenergy.