• Established a first ever optimized microwave-synthesis to produce <10 nm Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) with 100% conversion • The produced AgNPs demonstrate antibacterial applications against E. coli species comparable in impact to cationic silver • Demonstrated low environmental impacts of microwave assisted AgNP synthesis through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) techniques• Developing sustainable technologies through methods such as microwave synthesis and electrospinning for the synthesis of polymeric composites, nanofibers and inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) like copper oxide; for application in wastewater remediation, biotechnology and as battery/ semiconductor material• Photo-bioreactor design and operation- created a model (AutoCAD 3D) for 3D printing of the reactor and helped to assemble the reactor system for continuous production of micro-algae • Exhibited for the first time a mechanism to produce pigments from algal cultures; validated through statistical and mathematical modeling to understand scale-up implications• Helping Graduate and undergraduate students execute their thesis and research projects; TA for Unit Operations Lab• Experience in transport phenomena and reaction engineering (including biological kinetics) and aseptic lab techniques, cell culture and tissue cultures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Project: Removal of Strontium ions from simulated nuclear waste water. [Sponsors: Dept. of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India]• This study aimed at developing adsorbent for removal of Strontium ions from its solution. Natural resins were utilized as adsorbents as they are readily available, environmentally benign and cost effective. Parametric study for these parameters: time, pH, metal concentration and polymer quantity. Efficiency of Strontium removal was performed by analyzing aliquot using UV Spectrophotometer.Key outcomes• Eighty five per cent removal of strontium was achieved after using tannin based polymeric adsorbents. • Obtained core shell based polymeric adsorbents for removal of Strontium ions under controlled conditions.• Compared to conventional method of chemical precipitation, natural resins as adsorbents are: 1) more cost effective 2) easier to procure (naturally available) and 3) less detrimental to the environment.

Recommended methods for mitigation of corrosion in the top section of the Atmospheric/Crude Distillation Unit (ADU).