CHEMFLASH Volume 21, Issue 2

July 2021 - December 2021 CHEMFLASH Volume 21 Issue 2 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NIRMA UNIVERSITY CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 1 11

VISION To be a leading Chemical Engineering Department imparting quality education and conducting research in chemical and allied areas for the sustainable development of the society. MISSION To develop and mentor socially responsible, environmentally conscious and ethically upright professionals, equipped with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills. To interact continuously with the industry and society at large to respond effectively to their needs. To develop modern chemical engineering laboratories and research facilities. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NIRMA UNIVERSITY CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 2

FOREWORD I am glad to note that Chemical Engineering Department is publishing the twenty first volume of the Departmental Newsletter “CHEMFLASH”. The newsletter reflects the extensive collection of important data like activities of faculty members, students, expert lectures, industrial training, academic co-curricular activities etc. during the period of July - December 2021. I am sure, this newsletter will serve as a medium to use the information concerning departmental activities and proceeding for continuous growth. I congratulate and thank to all the faculty members for helping in this small endeavor of the Department and in particular Dr. Leena Bora for coordinating the same. I wish this News Letter to be a success. Head Chemical Engineering Department Institute of Technology, Nirma University. CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 3

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I take this opportunity to thank the Head of the Department for extending his kind support in implementing the changes which I felt incorporating in the latest volume of CHEMFLASH. I would not forget expressing a sense of gratitude to the student representatives for providing a helping hand in the construction of this newsletter. I would also thank Mr. Dhaval Oza for compiling and editing newsletter data. Dr. Leena Bora Coordinator Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University. Mr. Dhaval Oza Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University. CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS Sr. No. TOPIC PAGE 6 1 Glimpses of the Department 7 8 2 Faculty Members 8 3 Details of Seminars / STTPs / Conference / 8 Conclaves/ Workshops attended 9 10 4 Environmental Audit 11 12 5 Research Grants Received From Various Agencies 13 14 6 Details of Research Scholars 15 19 7 Journal Publications 20 8 Pedagogy 9 Students' Corner 10 Curricular and Co-curricular Activities of Students 11 Student Selected Through Campus Placement 12 Students' Association News 13 Art Section 14 Students' Association Members CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 5

1. GLIMPSES OF THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Chemical Engineering at the Institute of Technology, Nirma University is a vibrant and dynamic department, with young and enthusiastic academic staff members consisting of a Head & Professor, 2 Professors, 2 Associate Professors, 9 Assistant Professors, 3 Laboratory Assistants and 1 Office Assistant. Quality in academics and a whirlpool of personality enhancing activities have geared the students for the future and prepared them to take new challenges, to explore new avenues and to realize, cherish as well as fulfill their dreams. Inherent strength, values, teamwork, dedication & vision steam the confidence of the students. The dedicated staff-members keep themselves updated about the recent developments in their fields of interest, beyond the curriculum and are actively engaged in the research and consultancy activities. They are also provided an exposure to the environment of the industry parallel to academics. The expert lectures beyond the curriculum are regularly organized by the department. The faculty counselors counsel the students from time to time for their career development. CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 6

2. FACULTY MEMBERS Sr. Name of Faculty Designation Email-Id No. Members 1 Dr. Sanjay Patel Professor & Head [email protected] 2 Dr. Jayesh Ruparelia 3 Dr. Milind Joshipura Professor [email protected] 4 Dr. Nimish Shah 5 Dr. Mamta Saiyad Professor [email protected] 6 Dr. Amit Kumar 7 Dr. R. N. Reddy Associate Professor [email protected] 8 Dr. Shibu Pillai 9 Dr. Leena Bora Associate Professor [email protected] 10 Dr. Nikita Chokshi 11 Dr. Neha Patni Assistant Professor [email protected] 12 Dr. Sandip Sharma 13 Dr. Ankur Dwivedi Assistant Professor [email protected] 14 Dr. Amita Chaudhary Assistant Professor [email protected] Assistant Professor [email protected] Assistant Professor [email protected] Assistant Professor [email protected] Assistant Professor [email protected] Assistant Professor [email protected] Assistant Professor [email protected] CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 7

ACTIVITIES OF FACULTY MEMBERS 3. Details of Seminars/ STTPs / Conference / Conclaves/ Workshops attended Sr. Name of Title of STTP/ Seminar/ Place and Duration Level No. Faculty Conference/Workshop / address of (dd/mm/yy) Member(s) Conclave-Attended organization Narasimha National Workshop on 13/09/21 National To 1 Reddy \"Rietveld Refinement of IT, NU 17/09/21 Ravuru, XRD Data\" 4. ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT Sr. No. Company Amount (Rs.) Audit Work 1 Bodal Chemical Ltd. 1,10,814 2 Mayur Dyechem Intermediates Ltd. 1,39,536 Total 2,50,350 /- 5. RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED FROM VARIOUS AGENCIES Sr. Area of Research Project Funding Duration Grant No. Investigator Agency (Rs.) 1 Studies and prototype Dr. Jayesh GUJCOST April 2021 to 22,33,000/- March 2023 development for Ruparelia recycle and reuse of Co-PI: Dr. waste streams from Urmil Dave stainless steel Industries 2 Plasma Pyrolysis Of Dr. S. S. Patel GUJCOST August 2020 45,23,200/- Dry Municipal Solid Co-PI: to August Waste (MSW) / Dr. R. N. Patel, 2023 Refused Derived Fuel Dr. Darshit (RDF) For Syngas Upadhyay And Electricity Generation CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 8

6. DETAILS OF RESEARCH SCHOLARS Sr. Research Scholars Reg. No. Name of Guide No. 1 Amitkumar Dharva 21PTPHDE235 Dr. J. P. Ruparelia 2 Sudeep Deepak wadia 21PTPHDE244 Dr. Leena Bora 3 Kangana Pareshbhai Bhatt 20FTPHDE44 Dr. S. S. Patel 4 Desai Harsh Mayurbhai 20FTPHDE37 Dr. Nimish Shah 5 Movaliya Satishkumar Keshubhai 19PTPHDE210 Dr. S. S. Patel 6 Modi Chintan Kishorchandra 19PTPHDE203 Dr. M. H. Joshipura 7 Suthar Krunal Jagdishchandra 14EXTPHDE132 Dr. M. H. Joshipura 8 Ban Gaurangkumar Hazariban 13EXTPHDE114 Dr. J. P. Ruparelia CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 10

7. JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS Sr. Title of Paper Name of Faculty Name of Vol. / issue, No. Member Journal Page No. Year of Publication 1 Experimental and Nital Patel, Jayesh Environmental Simulation Study of Ruparelia, Jayesh Technology and 23 rectangular and circular Barve. Innovation primary clarifier for waste water treatment Stratified flow distribution Amit Kumar, 2 during gas–liquid Srinivasa Rao Pujari, Physics of Fluid 113317 downflow in the Subhabrata Ray, mesodomain Gargi Das Comparative studies for Sandip Sharma, Nanotechnology the degradation of Nikita Chokshi , 3 reactive black 5 dye Jayesh Ruparelia for 7 employing ozone-based Environmental aops Engineering 4 Comparison of NSGA-III Chaudhari, P., Thakur, Material Today with NSGA-II for multi A. K., Kumar, R., Proceedings objective optimization of Banerjee, N., & Kumar, adiabatic styrene A. reactor. Photocatalytic decolouration, Journal of Indian Chemical 5 degradation and Leena Bora, Rajubhai K. Society 99/2 disinfection capability of Mewada Ag2CO3/ZnO in natural sunlight CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 11

8. PEDAGOGY Sr. Name of the Title of the Talk Date No. Speaker 07/08/2021 1 Dr Nimish Shah Polymers in 3D Printing 21/08/2021 2 Dr Leena Bora Solar Photo Reactor CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 12

9. STUDENTS’ CORNER Students’ Co-Curricular and Extra- Curricular Activities The entire Chemical engineering department congratulates the following students who excelled at paper presentations and other co-curricular and extra-curricular activities at the state / national level during the period covered. Life does not only include studies. Students have hobbies that require enhancement. So extra- curricular activities provide a forum for the student to show their abilities and it also allows students to loosen up their burden of studies and have refreshment. Co-curricular activities help in the holistic development of students and assist in developing critical skills and abilities to be successful and happy in 21st Century life and workplaces. CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 13

10. CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OF STUDENTS Sr. Sem Roll No. Name of Name of the Name of the Name and Duration Rank No. the student event competition Address of Organizatio n/institute 1 5 19BCH074 Alwasi West zone National Rani 18/12/2021 2nd Volleyball Durgawati Round Zankhwala Volleyball Competition Jabalpur,MP 2 3 20BCH005 Aryan Inter-Dept. Sheh aur AbhimaNU, 18/09/2021 3rd Anand Chess Maat 2021 Nirma Place Tournament University Corporate Internship Careers360 1 Months 2nd Internship Place Campus Science Dr. A.P.J 1st Ambassador Cemo Rank Kalam 3 Months Foundation International 3 3 20BCH007 Jayvirsinh Representat Debate Model 3 Month 1st Atodariya or (CA) Competition United Completed Rank (75th) Nations (Running) (IMUN) Mentor Mentoring PMO 1 Week Runner YUVA Up(2nd Positio n) CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 14

11. STUDENTS SELECTED THROUGH CAMPUS PLACEMENT Sr. Roll No. Name Company No. Milav Gohil Reliance Ltd. 1 18BCH035 Abhikumar Bhuva Reliance Ltd. 2 18BCH005 Abhishek Kamani Reliance Ltd. 3 18BCH024 Grishma Savani Reliance Ltd. 4 18BCH056 Kenil Gajera Reliance Ltd. 5 18BCH018 Viral Amasara Reliance Ltd. 6 18BCH001 Darshan Patel Reliance Ltd 7 18BCH042 Parth Ramani Reliance Ltd 8 18BCH052 Tarang kathiriya Reliance Ltd 9 18BCH063 Zaid Mansuri Reliance Ltd. 10 18BCH036 Nikunj Kathiriya Reliance Ltd 11 18BCH025 Mihir Patel Reliance Ltd 12 18BCH046 Samriddha Das Gupta Reliance Ltd. 13 18BCH055 Kush Dalsaniya Reliance Ltd. 14 18BCH029 Anjishnu Mukhopadhyay Reliance Ltd. 15 18BCH002 Rahul Bhati Reliance Ltd. 16 18BCH050 Kevin Vadaliya HUL 17 18BCH026 Aditi Shah HUL 18 18BCH058 Simran Lulla HUL 19 18BCH061 Harshitkumar Rarodkar PI Industries 20 18BCH053 Sahil Marvaniya PI Industries 21 18BCH033 Atik Patel PI Industries 22 18BCH041 Vashishth Chhatbar Jubilant Ingrevia 23 18BCH008 Krishna Patel Jubilant Ingrevia 24 18BCH045 Zulfiqar Rokadia Jubilant Ingrevia 25 18BCH054 Aritra Mondal ZS Associates 26 18BCH003 Devam Shah Evosys 27 18BCH013 CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 15

12. STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS ChESA Club The Chemical Engineering Student’s Association, ChESA is an association by the students and for the students of the Chemical Engineering Department. It was established in the year 1996. The basic aim of the association is to foster and maintain networking among fellow students and alumni through technical and social events on continual basis. It had organized various webinars with the alumni which provided the platform for students to develop their technical as well as organizational skills. These events were managed successfully by the senior and junior board members of the association. IIChE Student Chapter, Nirma University The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, IIChE is a national level organization for chemical engineers. In Nirma University, it was inaugurated on 17th September, 2019 as IIChE - Student Chapter. The basic aim of the organization is to foster and maintain networking among students from across the nation through technical and social events on continuous basis. It has organized events various technical webinars in association with ChESA which has helped the students to learn more about the industry. These events were managed successfully by the senior and junior board members of the organization under the guidance of Dr. R. N. Reddy. CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 16

Webinar on Higher Studies Abroad Ms. Neha Agrawal visited the department virtually on 14th August, 2021 where she held a session on “Studying Abroad” and “How can you prepare your statement of Purpose” which was organized by Chemical Engineering Students’ Association (ChESA). She is the founder of WiseUp Communications and was also a Communication Coach at Nanyang Technological University. CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 17

Webinar on Research Methods Mr. Parin Shah visited the department virtually on 4th October, 2021 where he held a session on “A smart approach to Research Methods” which was organized by Chemical Engineering Students’ Association (ChESA) on the occasion of 27th Foundation Day. He currently working as R&D head at P.K. Enterprise and is working on anti-corrosion and flame retardant coating systems. He is also working as Principle Consultant for Biodegradable Polymer development at Krish Biotech, located in GIDC Vatva. CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 18

Webinar on Higher Studies (GATE) Mr. Rohan Garg visited the department virtually on 17th December, 2021 where she held a session on “Career Opportunities after Engineering” which was organized by Chemical Engineering Students’ Association (ChESA). Mr. Rohan Garg is presently working as IIM-C Alumnus and is the founder of ICE Gate Institute. CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 19

13. ART SECTION Mital Dasa (20BCH013) Gautam Rakholiya (18BCH051) Uchitesh Shettyan (21CHA006) Pankti Shah (19BCH063) CHEMFLASH VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 20

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