I have a Bachelor's Degree in Bio-Technology (2012), a Master's Degree in Environmental Science and Technology (2014), and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science (2019-2022).
I am an "experimental environmental chemist", working on the development of sustainable material systems to combat environmental challenges. My research interests focus on the design, synthesis, and characterization of organic polymers(-Nanocellulose or Conductive polymer) (OPs)/transition metal (semiconductor) based materials and their functional aspects. The main objective of my research is the versatile synthesis of phase pure bulk polymer-based materials using cost-effective and mechano-chemical methods via sustainable synthetic protocols such as chemical oxidation and energy-efficient routes. These materials are mainly used for the adsorption/photocatalytic removal of environmentally hazardous organic pollutants (pesticides/herbicides). I have experience in field survey, air, water soil, and marine sampling and analysis for EIA and EMP of various consultancy-sponsored projects. And also in themes/areas: environmental chemistry, development of materials for environmental applications, adsorption, development of integrated technology for wastewater treatment, X-ray diffraction (DRX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive microscopy (EDS) and mapping, thermal analysis, UV-visible spectroscopy, FTIR, etc.
Technical Skills:
Analysis of Global Water and Wastewater Quality Parameters
Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposites
HPLC method development, ICP-OES, UV-Vis spectra
Communication: Developing high-standard report writing skills demonstrating clarity and conciseness as a fieldwork assistant and receiving positive feedback after delivering presentations
IT Skills: Microsoft Office
Experiences
November 2014? January 2017
Project Assistant ? Council of Scientific and Industrial Research?Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR?CSMCRI)-India
Characterization and testing of Nanocellulose for removal of pesticide in model and real waste water
January 2017 ? November 2019
Project Assistant ? Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Hyderabad Zonal Centre (CSIR-NEERI HZC) -India
Field Survey, Air, Water Soil, Marine Sampling & analysis for EIA and EMP of various Consultancy sponsored project
PhD
Development of advanced photocatalytic materials for degradation of pesticides/herbicides
from aqueous streams
