Pinaki Dey | Soils | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Pinaki Dey | Soils |  Best Researcher Award

Sr.Scientist at  CSIR-NIIST Trivandrum,  India

Dr. Pinaki Dey is a distinguished researcher in the field of biochemical and chemical engineering. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from NIT Durgapur and postdoctoral research at IIT Delhi, his expertise lies in fermentation processes, biopolymer production, membrane bioreactor systems, and bioprocess engineering. Dr. Dey has previously held academic positions at prestigious institutions, including Lovely Professional University and Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, and worked on advanced research projects in biopolymer production and green technology.

Publication profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, NIT Durgapur (2012)
    Topic: Process Intensification in Lactic Acid Manufacturing through Membrane-Integrated Hybrid Reactor System
  • M.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology, SASTRA University (2008)
  • B.Tech in Biotechnology, BCET (WBUT University), West Bengal (2006)

🧪 Research Areas:

  • Lactic Acid Production
  • Membrane-Based Separation Techniques
  • Bioreactor Design & Optimization
  • PHB and its Copolymer Production
  • Lignocellulosic Biorefinery Products
  • Prebiotics Development
  • Nanocellulose from Plant and Microbial Resources

🏅 Awards & Recognition:

  • Best Assistant Professor Award – Pearl Foundation, 2016
  • Best Young Faculty Award – GRABS Educational Charitable Trust, 2018
  • Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) – DST Government Project

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Senior Scientist, NIIST (CSIR), Thiruvananthapuram
  • Assistant Professor, Karunya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
  • Assistant Professor, ITM University, Gwalior
  • Assistant Professor, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
  • Lecturer, Thapar University, Patiala
  • Research Associate, IIT Delhi, Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology

📊 Citation Metrics

  • Total Citations: 1138 (854 since 2019)
  • h-index: 20 (19 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 26 (24 since 2019)

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Revealing on hydrogen sulfide and nitric oxide signals coordination for plant growth under stress conditions
    S. Singh, V. Kumar, D. Kapoor, S. Kumar, S. Singh, D.S. Dhanjal, S. Datta, …
    Physiologia Plantarum, 168(2), 301-317, 2020.
    Citations: 158
  • Lignocellulosic bioethanol production: prospects of emerging membrane technologies to improve the process – a critical review
    D. Pinaki Dey, P. Pal, J. Dilip Kevin
    Reviews of Chemical Engineering, 2018.
    Citations: 95
  • Active Himalayan frontal fault, main boundary thrust and Ramgarh Thrust in southern Kumaun
    K.S. Valdiya, R.S. Rana, P.K. Sharma, P. Dey
    Geological Society of India, 40(6), 509-528, 1992.
    Citations: 81
  • Separation of lactic acid from fermentation broth by cross flow nanofiltration: Membrane characterization and transport modelling
    P. Dey, L. Linnanen, P. Pal
    Desalination, 288, 47-57, 2012.
    Citations: 72
  • Techno-economic analysis of a membrane-integrated bioreactor system for production of lactic acid from sugarcane juice
    J. Sikder, M. Roy, P. Dey, P. Pal
    Biochemical Engineering Journal, 63, 81-87, 2012.
    Citations: 67
  • Direct production of L(+) lactic acid in a continuous and fully membrane-integrated hybrid reactor system under non-neutralizing conditions
    P. Dey, P. Pal
    Journal of Membrane Science, 389, 355-362, 2012.
    Citations: 67
  • Process intensification in lactic acid production by three-stage membrane integrated hybrid reactor system
    P. Pal, P. Dey
    Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 64, 1-9, 2013.
    Citations: 60
  • Utilization of Swertia chirayita plant extracts for management of diabetes and associated disorders: Present status, future prospects and limitations
    P. Dey, J. Singh, J.K. Suluvoy, K.J. Dilip, J. Nayak
    Natural Products and Bioprospecting, 10, 431-443, 2020.
    Citations: 42
  • Sugarcane bagasse into value-added products: a review
    A.M. Shabbirahmed, D. Haldar, P. Dey, A.K. Patel, R.R. Singhania, C.D. Dong, …
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(42), 62785-62806, 2022.
    Citations: 36
  • Modelling and simulation of continuous L(+) lactic acid production from sugarcane juice in membrane-integrated hybrid reactor system
    P. Dey, P. Pal
    Biochemical Engineering Journal, 79, 15-24, 2013.
    Citations: 35
  • A critical review on the effect of lignin redeposition on biomass in controlling the process of enzymatic hydrolysis
    D. Haldar, P. Dey, A.K. Patel, C.D. Dong, R.R. Singhania
    BioEnergy Research, 1-12, 2022.
    Citations: 34
  • An overview of simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of starchy and lignocellulosic biomass for bio-ethanol production
    S.K. Saggi, P. Dey
    Biofuels, 10(3), 287-299, 2019.
    Citations: 32
  • Emergence of boron and sulphur deficiency in soils of Chandauli, Mirzapur, Sant Ravidas Nagar and Varanasi districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh
    S.K. Singh, P. Dey, S. Singh, P.K. Sharma, Y.V. Singh, A.M. Latare, C.M. Singh, …
    Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 63(2), 200-208, 2015.
    Citations: 32
  • Primary and cationic micronutrient status of soils in few districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh
    S.K. Singh, P. Dey, P.K. Sharma, Y.V. Singh, A.M. Latare, C.M. Singh, D. Kumar, …
    Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 64(4), 319-332, 2016.
    Citations: 24
  • Fermentative lactic acid production from a renewable carbon source under response surface optimized conditions without alkali addition: A membrane-based green approach
    P. Dey, J. Sikder, S. Roy, P. Pal
    Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 14, 827-835, 2012.
    Citations: 24
  • Bacteriological examination of drinking water in Burdwan, India with reference to coliforms
    S.N. Chatterjee, D. Das, M. Roy, S. Banerjee, P. Dey, T. Bhattacharya, …
    African Journal of Biotechnology, 6(22), 2007.
    Citations: 24
  • Transformation of agro-biomass into vanillin through novel membrane-integrated value-addition process: A state-of-the-art review
    J. Nayak, A. Basu, P. Dey, R. Kumar, A. Upadhaya, S. Ghosh, B. Bishayee, …
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 13(16), 14317-14340, 2023.
    Citations: 23
  • An improved enzymatic pre-hydrolysis strategy for efficient bioconversion of industrial pulp and paper sludge waste to bioethanol using a semi-simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process
    P. Dey, V. Rangarajan, J. Nayak, D.B. Das, S.B. Wood
    Fuel, 294, 120581, 2021.
    Citations: 23
  • Improved production of cellulase by Trichoderma reesei (MTCC 164) from coconut mesocarp-based lignocellulosic wastes under response surface-optimized conditions
    P. Dey, J. Singh, J. Scaria, A.P. Anand
    3 Biotech, 8, 1-13, 2018.
    Citations: 21
  • Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF), an efficient process for bio-ethanol production: An overview
    P. Dey, L. Wangal, Lhakpa
    Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia, 12(1), 87-100, 2015.
    Citations: 21

 

Amin Gholizad | Soil | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Amin Gholizad | Soil |  Best Researcher Award

Civil Engineering Department at  University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran

Amin Gholizad Professor of Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

Profile:

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Structural Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology, 2002-2007
    Thesis: Vibration Control for Fatigue Damage Mitigation in Steel Jacket Platforms
    Supervisor: Dr. Golafshani A. A.
  • M.Sc. in Structural Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology, 2000-2002
    Thesis: Seismic Ductility of Bridges Piers
    Supervisor: Dr. Moghaddam H.
  • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology, 1996-2000

Administrative Positions:

  • Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili (UMA), 2018-2021
  • Research Deputy of Faculty of Engineering, UMA, 2012-2018
  • Director of Civil Engineering Department, UMA, 2009-2012

Work Experience:

  • Namvaran Consulting Engineers
    2006-2007
    South Pars Offshore Platforms Basic Design
  • Amid Engineering and Development Company
    2004-2006
    Salman Offshore Tripods Assessment and Rehabilitation
  • GH-Niroo Consulting Engineers Company
    2000-2004
    Analysis and Design of Offshore Structures

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 305
    • Since 2019: 193
  • h-index: 9
    • Since 2019: 7
  • i10-index: 9
    • Since 2019: 6

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Friction damper for vibration control in offshore steel jacket platforms
    • Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 97
  2. Structural reliability of offshore platforms considering fatigue damage and different failure scenarios
    • Journal: Ocean Engineering
    • Year: 2012
    • Citations: 37
  3. A proposed procedure for progressive collapse analysis of common steel building structures to blast loading
    • Journal: KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 30
  4. Reliability-based design of tuned mass damper using Monte Carlo simulation under artificial earthquake records
    • Journal: International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 18
  5. A modified index for damage detection of structures using improved reduction system method
    • Journal: Smart Structures and Systems
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 13
  6. Two-dimensional continuous wavelet transform method for multidamage detection of space structures
    • Journal: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 12
  7. Friction damper dynamic performance in seismically excited knee-braced steel frames
    • Journal: International Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 12
  8. Passive devices for wave-induced vibration control in offshore steel jacket platforms
    • Journal: Scientia Iranica
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 12
  9. Passive vibration control for fatigue damage mitigation in steel jacket platforms
    • Journal: International Journal of Engineering
    • Year: 2008
    • Citations: 11
  10. Buried concrete structure under blast loading
    • Journal: Journal of Advanced Defense Science & Technology
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 8