Mehulkumar L. Savaliya | Plants | Best Researcher Award

Dr Mehulkumar L. Savaliya | Plants |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  UPL University of Sustainable Technology, Ankleshwar, India

Dr. Mehulkumar Laljibhai Savaliya is an accomplished chemist and educator with over 8.5 years of academic experience and 2.5 years in the industry. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at UPL University of Sustainable Technology, he plays a pivotal role in research coordination, curriculum design, and accreditation efforts.

 

Publication Profile

Education and Research Focus:

Dr. Savaliya earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National Institute of Technology, Surat, specializing in eco-friendly heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production. His research interests include:

  • Sustainable chemical synthesis.
  • Biomass-to-chemicals conversion.
  • Wastewater treatment and polymer chemistry.

Professional Achievements:

  • Recognized as a Schedule-1 Environmental Auditor by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.
  • Active Ph.D. and M.Phil. research supervisor.
  • Published extensively in esteemed national and international journals, with notable contributions in biodiesel synthesis, green chemistry, and effluent treatment.
  • Member of multiple Boards of Examinations across prestigious institutions.

Dr. Savaliya is a passionate educator, teaching advanced topics in organic and industrial chemistry while mentoring students in innovative research projects.

Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 128 total citations, with 91 coming since 2019.
  • h-index: 5, meaning 5 publications have each been cited at least 5 times.
  • i10-index: 4 overall, with 3 publications having at least 10 citations each since 2019.

Publication Top Note:

  • Current trends in separation and purification of fatty acid methyl ester
    ML Savaliya, BD Dhorajiya, BZ Dholakiya
    Separation & Purification Reviews 44 (1), 28-40 (2015)
  • A simpler and highly efficient protocol for the preparation of biodiesel from soap stock oil using a BBSA catalyst
    ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    RSC Advances 5 (91), 74416-74424 (2015)
  • Cutting cost technology for the preparation of biodiesel using environmentally benign and cheaper catalyst
    ML Savaliya, MS Bhakhar, BZ Dholakiya
    Catalysis Letters 146, 2313-2323 (2016)
  • Eco-friendly process for preparation of biodiesel from WFO over MTSA-Si catalyst: An innovative approach for the utilization of side product
    ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 64, 352-366 (2018)
  • Cellulose sulfuric acid catalyzed esterification of biodiesel derived raw glycerol to medium chain triglyceride: the dual advantage
    ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    Catalysis Letters 144, 1399-1406 (2014)
  • A Concise Review on Acid, Alkali and Enzyme Catalyzed Transesterification of Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol (FAEG) to Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Fuel
    BZD Mehulkumar L. Savaliya, Jigarkumar R. Patel
    International Journal of Chemical Studies 1 (2), 39-54 (2013)
  • Chemical Transformation of Triglycerides of Fatty Acid of Pongamia pinnata Seed to Fatty Acid Methyl Esters by Microwave Irradiation
    BZD Mehulkumar L Savaliya
    Chemical Sciences Journal 2013 (CSJ-104), 1-6 (2013)
  • Rational design of hierarchically porous sulfonic acid and silica hybrids with highly active sites for efficient catalytic biodiesel synthesis
    ML Savaliya, RS Tank, BZ Dholakiya
    Chemistry of Inorganic Materials 1, 100005 (2023)
  • A notice on newly synthesized silica-induced boron trisulfonic acid catalyst towards biodiesel synthesis from refined soybean oil
    ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    Research on Chemical Intermediates, 1-12 (2014)
  • An experimental investigation into methyl laureate production via direct esterification of solid fatty acid by using amylum sulfuric acid: an efficient, biodegradable, and …
    ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    Research on Chemical Intermediates, 1-10 (2014)
  • Exploration of HPTLC Technology for Rapid Chemical Fingerprinting and Simultaneous Determination of Bioactive Constituents from Clitoria ternatea Linn.
    J Makasana, N Gajbhiye, A Kumar Bishoyi, M Savaliya, S Raju, S Bansod, …
    ChemistrySelect 8 (13), e202203217 (2023)
  • A simple and sustainable process for the preparation of fuel grade esters using PE-Si composite: A reusable catalytic system
    ML Savaliya, PJ Patel, BZ Dholakiya
    Renewable Energy 109, 1-12 (2017)
  • A study of dairy effluent of various products on the basis of oil and grease value and a comparative study between common ETP with respect to other plants and possible load …
    N VADI, MK SAVALIYA, BK DHOLAKIYA
    Acta Chim. Pharm. Indica 2 (3), 151-155 (2012)
  • Structure-Based Design and Virtual Screening of Indole Scaffolds Targeting Plasmodium falciparum: An Experimental and Computational Approach for Antimalarial
    NPV AR Shama, ML Savaliya
    Russian Journal of General Chemistry, S993-S1005 (2023)
  • Experimental Investigation on Corrosive Nature of Acid Oil Biodiesel on Selected Automotive Materials
    S Vaishak, PV Bhale, ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    International Conference on Advances in Energy Research, 1-8 (2022)
  • Influence of oil and grease towards dairy wastewater generation
    BD M. Savaliya
    Recent Trends in Water Science and Technology 1, 176-179 (2014)
  • Measurement and evaluation of total dissolved solid (TDS) from dairy ETP and it’s comparison with other plants and possible load reduction method
    BZD MEHULKUMAR L. SAVALIYA, NIKHIL P. VADI
    Acta Chim. Pharm. Indica 3 (1), 17-20 (2013)
  • A Study of Dairy Effluent on the basis of do Value and a Comparative Analysis of CETP With Respect to other Plants and Possible Load Reduction Methods
    ML Savaliya, NP Vadi, BD Dhorajiya, BKZ Dholakiya
    International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences (2013)
  • A Study of Dairy Effluent of Various Products on the Basis of Chemical Oxygen Demand Value and a Comparative Study Between Common ETP with Respect to Other Plants and Possible …
    M Savaliya, N Vadi, Y Gambhava
    (2012)
  • A Study of Dairy Effluent of Various Products on the Basis of Biological Oxygen Demand Value and a Comparative Study between Common ETP with Respect to other Plants and …
    NVYG Mehulkumar Savaliya
    International Journal of Environmental Engineering and Management 3 (2), 131-138 (2012)

 

 

Matheus Massariol Suela | Crop Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr Matheus Massariol Suela |  Crop Science |  Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate at  Federal University of Viçosa (UFV)/University of Florida (UF), United States

Matheus Massariol Suela is a Ph.D. candidate in Genetics and Breeding based in Viçosa, Brazil. A Brazilian national born on March 22, 1997, Matheus is a dedicated researcher with a focus on quantitative genetics. His expertise includes applying statistical methods in Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and Genomic Selection (GWS), key approaches in understanding genetic variation and improving breeding programs.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Genetics and Breeding (July 2021 – Present), Federal University of Viçosa
    Project: Structural Equation Models for genome-wide studies in Glycine max and Coffea arabica.
  • Sandwich Ph.D. Period (May 2024 – Present), University of Florida
    Focus: Quantitative genetics for blueberry and coffee breeding, with Ph.D. Patricio Muñoz and Ph.D. Felipe Ferrão.
  • M.Sc. in Genetics and Breeding (March 2020 – June 2021), Federal University of Viçosa
  • B.Sc. in Agronomy (March 2015 – December 2019), Federal University of Viçosa
  • Agricultural Technician (March 2012 – December 2014), Federal Institute of Espírito Santo – Campus Itapina

Research and Professional Experience:

  • Extensive experience in genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and genomic selection (GWS) using Structural Equation Models (SEM) and Bayesian networks.
  • Currently researching and implementing advanced genetic approaches in blueberry and coffee breeding.
  • Internship and project participation in agronomic and breeding-focused programs, including Agroconsult’s Harvest Rally and research on traits in rice, soy, and coffee.

Computational Skills:

  • Programming: Advanced R, Intermediate C, Basic Python
  • Data Analysis Tools: Power BI, Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Developed Software: ECERSEM-AdaptStab (Structural Equation Models for adaptability and stability analysis in crop breeding)

Awards and Recognitions:

  • 2nd Place – GDM Innovation Award 40 years, 2023
  • Silver Medal – Presidente Arthur da Silva Bernardes for academic performance in Agronomy, 2020
  • 2nd Place – Brazilian Agricultural Olympics, 2014

Publication Top Notes 📚

  1. Integrating Environmental Covariates into Adaptability and Stability Analyses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach for Cotton Breeding
    Agriculture, 2024-10-28 | DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14111914
  2. Updating knowledge in estimating the genetics parameters: Multi-trait and Multi-Environment Bayesian analysis in rice
    Scientia Agricola, 2023 | DOI: 10.1590/1678-992x-2022-0056
  3. Genome-wide association study for morphological, physiological, and productive traits in Coffea arabica using structural equation models
    Tree Genetics & Genomes, 2023-06 | DOI: 10.1007/s11295-023-01597-8
  4. Regional heritability mapping and genome‐wide association identify loci for rice traits
    Crop Science, 2022-03 | DOI: 10.1002/csc2.20706
  5. Structural equation models for genome-wide association study in Coffea arabica
    2021-07-27 | DOI: 10.47328/ufvbbt.2021.164
  6. Combined index of genomic prediction methods applied to productivity
    Ciência Rural, 2019 | DOI: 10.1590/0103-8478cr20181008
  7. New insights into genomic selection through population-based non-parametric prediction methods
    Scientia Agricola, 2019-07 | DOI: 10.1590/1678-992x-2017-0351