Prof. Dr. Ehsan Kianfar | Plant | Best Researcher Award

Islamic Azad University of Gachsaran, Iran

Dr. Ehsan Kianfar is a researcher and academic in the field of Chemical Engineering, contributing to advancements in process engineering and materials science. His work focuses on innovative methodologies in chemical processes, sustainable engineering solutions, and applied research in industrial chemistry. With a strong academic background and numerous contributions to the scientific community, Dr. Kianfar remains active in both research and teaching, fostering innovation in chemical engineering.

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Education:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Institution: Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
Year: 2020
Thesis: Preparation and identification of Zeolite Catalyst for Methanol to Gasoline, Ethylene to Propylene, and Methanol to DME
Supervisor: Dr. M. Salimi
Co-supervisors: Dr. V. Pirouzfar, Dr. B. Koohestani
GPA: 19.88/20 (WES format: 3.97/4) Ranked 1st

M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Institution: Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
Year: 2014
Thesis: Synthesis of vanadium oxide nanostructures using hydrothermal & ultrasonic methods
Supervisor: Dr. B. Koohestani
Co-supervisor: Dr. M. Tajdari
GPA: 17.32/20 (WES format: 3.46/4)

Research Interests:

Catalyst Science
Catalysts Synthesis
Nanotechnology
Gas Separation Membranes

Editorial & Review Experience:

Reviewer for the following journals:

Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology (Impact Factor: 1.55, USA)
Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering (Impact Factor: 2.19, Korea)
Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (Impact Factor: 0.9, Iran)
Progress in Natural Science: Materials International (Impact Factor: 2.37, USA)
Topics in Catalysis (Impact Factor: 2.37, USA)
Applied Catalysis A (Impact Factor: 4.60, USA)
Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry (Impact Factor: 2.82, USA)
Silicon (Impact Factor: 1.11, USA)
ACS Omega (Impact Factor: 2.34, USA)
Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (Impact Factor: 3.34, USA)
Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (Impact Factor: 2.179)

Skills & Expertise:

Catalyst Development & Characterization
Zeolite Synthesis & Modification
Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
Gas Separation & Membrane Technology
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
CO2 Capture & Separation Processes

📊 Citation Metrics:

Total Citations: 7,915
Citations Since 2020: 7,818
h-index: 51
h-index Since 2020: 51
i10-index: 114
i10-index Since 2020: 114

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Nanomaterial by Sol‐Gel Method: Synthesis and Application
📖 Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2021 (995 citations)

2️⃣ Nano Biosensors: Properties, Applications, and Electrochemical Techniques
📖 Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2021 (400 citations)

3️⃣ Protein Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery: Animal Protein, Plant Proteins, and Protein Cages, Albumin Nanoparticles
📖 Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2021 (361 citations)

4️⃣ Magnetic Nanoparticles in Targeted Drug Delivery: A Review
📖 Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 2021 (219 citations)

5️⃣ Zeolite-Based Catalysts for Methanol to Gasoline Process: A Review
📖 Microchemical Journal, 2020 (172 citations)

6️⃣ Ionic Liquids: Properties, Application, and Synthesis
📖 Fine Chemical Engineering, 2021 (146 citations)

7️⃣ Methods of Chemical Synthesis in the Synthesis of Nanomaterial and Nanoparticles by the Chemical Deposition Method: A Review
📖 BioNanoScience, 2022 (131 citations)

8️⃣ Recent Advances in Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Vanadium Oxide Nanotube
📖 Microchemical Journal, 2019 (128 citations)

9️⃣ Nanozeolites: Synthesized, Properties, Applications
📖 Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2019 (123 citations)

🔟 Enhanced Gas Transport Properties in Silica Nanoparticle Filler-Polystyrene Nanocomposite Membranes
📖 Colloid and Polymer Science, 2017 (123 citations)

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

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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)

Ehsan Kianfar | Plant | Best Researcher Award