Dr Saakshy Agarwal | Waste water treatment | Best Researcher Award

Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, India

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Academic Background:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, MNIT Jaipur, 2017
• M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, MNIT Jaipur, 2010
• M.Sc. in Ecology & Environment, Indian Institute of Ecology & Environment, 2005
• M.Sc. in Pulp & Paper Technology, Institute of Paper Technology, 1998

Achievements:

• Established the Environment Laboratory at KNHPI in 2011.
• Co-inventor of five patents, including one granted to KNHPI.
• Guided over 24 students for dissertation training and co-supervised three Ph.D. scholars.
• Credited with signing MoUs with Banasthali Vidyapith and Manipal University Jaipur for collaborative research.
• Conducted pioneering research in wastewater treatment and packaging innovation for the handmade paper sector.

Memberships and Recognitions:

• Member of multiple technical panels under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), including eco-mark criteria and cellulosic nanomaterials.
• Life Member of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IICHE).
• Recognized Research Co-Supervisor at Banasthali Vidyapith.

Notable Contributions:

• Development of sustainable handmade paper packaging for food products under KVIC initiatives.
• Conducted field studies for handmade paper clusters in Pune, Aurangabad, and Srinagar.
• Designed and implemented specialized training programs for students and professionals in the handmade paper industry.

Key Expertise:

• Pulp and paper analysis
• Wastewater treatment technologies (fly ash, ozonation, microbiological methods)
• Natural dye applications and antibacterial solutions
• MATLAB modeling and simulation
• Setting up and managing environmental laboratories