Vivek Mishra | Soils | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Vivek Mishra | Soils |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Department of Geology, PIAS, Parul University, India

Vivek Mishra is a dedicated geologist based in Basti, India, with a passion for geological research and exploration. He has significant experience in the field of geology, focusing on geological mapping, mineral exploration, and environmental assessments. With a strong academic foundation, Vivek applies his expertise to both theoretical and practical aspects of geological science. He is committed to advancing knowledge in the field through continued learning and professional development. Vivek is actively involved in local geological projects and is known for his detail-oriented approach and dedication to enhancing geological understanding.

 

Publication Profile

EDUCATION:

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Geology
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India | 2018
Thesis Title: Trace Element Geochemistry and Petrographic Investigations of Coal and Shaly Coal from Talchir and Ib Valley Basins of Odisha, India

Master of Philosophy in Geology
Vikram University, Ujjain, India | 2011

Master of Science in Geology
Vikram University, Ujjain, India | 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Parul University, India | 10/2023 – Present
Assistant Professor

  • Develop and deliver high-quality, multidisciplinary educational content.
  • Prepare syllabi, reading materials, and assessments.
  • Collaborate with professors on research projects.
  • Provide student support to ensure academic success.
  • Participate in administrative and extracurricular activities.

Bhagwant University, India | 06/2023 – 10/2023
Assistant Professor

  • Lectured Diploma and UG students.
  • Graded assignments and upheld academic integrity policies.
  • Designed syllabi and lecture notes to enhance student understanding.
  • Contributed to administrative work and extracurricular activities.

Hebei University of Engineering, China | 10/2019 – 09/2021
Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Mentored graduate and undergraduate students in experimental design and technology.
  • Conducted comparative studies on rare earth elements in coal.
  • Collaborated internationally on environmental geochemistry and wildfire studies.
  • Investigated carcinogenic risks associated with coal burning in North China.

CSIR – National Metallurgical Laboratory, India | 05/2012 – 08/2017
Project Assistant

  • Investigated coal’s chemical and mineralogical compositions, focusing on combustion behavior.
  • Used FTIR and XRD to study coal at various temperatures.
  • Supervised national and international research projects and student teams.
  • Prepared feasibility reports for coal and coke quality analysis.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

  • Coal utilization and human health impacts
  • Critical and rare earth elements in coal
  • Environmental geochemistry and medical geology
  • Coal and shale gas research

HONORS AND AWARDS:

  • Postdoctoral Research Award, Hebei University of Engineering, 2019
  • Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers Best Paper Award, 2018

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 287
  • Citations Since 2019: 260

h-index:

  • Overall h-index: 9
  • h-index Since 2019: 9

i10-index:

  • Overall i10-index: 9
  • i10-index Since 2019: 9

Publication Top Notes

  1. Geochemistry of Carboniferous coals from the Laoyaogou mine, Ningwu coalfield, Shanxi Province, northern China: Emphasis on the enrichment of valuable elements
    B Liu, J Wang, H He, V Mishra, Y Li, J Wang, C Zhao
    Fuel, 279, 118414, 55, 2020
  2. Influence of coal quality on combustion behaviour and mineral phases transformations
    V Mishra, T Bhowmick, S Chakravarty, AK Varma, M Sharma
    Fuel, 186, 443–455, 52, 2016
  3. Changes in organic structure and mineral phases transformation of coal during heat treatment on laboratory scale
    V Mishra, M Sharma, S Chakravarty, A Banerjee
    International Journal of Coal Science & Technology, 3, 418-428, 35, 2016
  4. Geochemistry of Rare Earth Elements in Lower Gondwana Coals of the Talchir Coal Basin, India
    V Mishra, S Chakravarty, RB Finkelman, AK Varma
    Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 204, 43-56, 28, 2019
  5. Microstructural relation of macerals with mineral matter in coals from Ib valley and Umaria, Son-Mahanadi basin, India
    V Mishra, KN Singh
    International Journal of Coal Science & Technology, 27, 2017
  6. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and esophageal carcinoma in Handan-Xingtai district, North China: a preliminary study based on cancer risk assessment
    M Zhang, J Wang, Q Zhao, V Mishra, J Fan, Y Sun
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 192, 1-20, 14, 2020
  7. Influence of geochemical, organo-petrographical and palynofacies assemblages on hydrocarbon generation: A study from upper Oligocene coal and shale of the Makum Coal Basin …
    S Biswas, AK Varma, M Kumar, D Mani, VK Saxena, V Mishra
    Marine and Petroleum Geology, 114, 104206, 14, 2020
  8. Characterization of Chemical Structure with Relative Density of Three Different Ranks of Coal from India
    S Chakravarty, K Chakravarty, V Mishra, S Chakladar, A Mohanty, …
    Natural Resources Research, 29, 3121–3136, 13, 2020
  9. Significance of coal quality on thermoplastic properties: a case study
    M Sahoo, T Bhowmick, V Mishra, S Pal, M Sharma, S Chakravarty
    International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, 42 (4), 1015-1032, 10, 2022
  10. An intelligent system to identify coal maceral groups using markov-fuzzy clustering approach
    S Chand, S Mohapatra, V Mishra
    Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, 41 (5), 5701-5707, 9, 2021
  11. Wildfire evidence from the middle and late permian Hanxing Coalfield, North China Basin
    L Xiao, Q Zhao, J Wang, V Mishra, SI Arbuzov, M Zhang
    Geologica Acta, 18, 1-11, 9, 2020
  12. Intelligent characterization system for char combustion reactivity using deep learning
    A Alpana, S Chand, V Mishra
    2020 7th International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated …, 7, 2020
  13. Mineralogical study of beneficiated and carbonized indian coking coal for better utilization: A case study
    K Chakravarty, V Mishra, S Chakravarty, S Chakladar, VK Saxena, …
    Natural Resources Research, 29 (4), 2431-2450, 6, 2020
  14. Automated char classification using image analysis and artificial intelligence
    Alpana, S Chand, S Mohapatra, V Mishra
    International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, 28 (2), 235-248, 4, 2021
  15. Microbial detoxification of polluted soils and agroecosystem
    Ž Fiket, MA Sabar, G Medunić, V Mishra
    Microbial Services in Restoration Ecology, 237-257, 4, 2020
  16. Significance of washability on heat-altered coal from Jharia and Raniganj Coalfields, India
    M Sharma, T Bhowmick, V Mishra
    International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, 27 (2), 169-185, 2021

 

Rajesh Kumar Prasad | Soil | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Rajesh Kumar Prasad | Soil |  Best Researcher Award

Manager-R&D at  Gruner Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.,  India

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Prasad holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and an M.Sc. in Biotechnology. With a solid background in microbiology and bioenergy, he has developed a strong expertise in R&D, driving innovation and efficient management in scientific projects. His career objective is to actively contribute to research that advances both organizational goals and the broader scientific community, while continuously expanding his knowledge and skills. Rajesh also possesses a range of organizational, statistical, and soft skills, making him a versatile professional in the dynamic field of biotechnology.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D. (Biotechnology) — Assam University, Silchar, India (2015-2020)
  • M.Sc. (Biotechnology) — Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India (2011-2013)
  • B.Sc. (Zoology) — D.H.S. K College, Dibrugarh, India (2008-2011)

Work Experience:

Manager-R&D
Gruner Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd., Noida, India — April 2024 – Present

  • Leading R&D for bioenergy projects, including biogas and bio-CNG production optimization.

Assistant Manager-R&D
Gruner Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd., Noida, India — June 2023 – March 2024

  • Supported bioenergy technology development, mass balance analysis, and process optimization.

Scientific Officer
REVY Environmental Solution Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat, India — Sept 2022 – May 2023

  • Managed an environmental and microbiological lab, overseeing R&D for biogas and waste treatment.

Research Associate
Tezpur University, Assam, India — April 2022 – June 2022

  • Contributed to bioenergy and anaerobic digestion technology projects for renewable energy promotion.

Senior Research Fellow
Defence Research Laboratory, DRDO, Tezpur, Assam — June 2016 – Nov 2018

  • Characterized insect gut bacteria for cellulase gene analysis and waste degradation efficiency.

Skills:

  • Process Development & Writeup for Bio-CNG Plants: Provided solutions for bio-CNG plants, optimizing various biomass feedstocks like Napier grass, paddy straw, jute waste, and food waste.
  • Anaerobic Digestion Technology: Expertise in biogas optimization, BMP analysis, and wastewater treatment, with experience reducing CO2, H2S, and COD/BOD levels in industrial wastewater.
  • Microbiology & Molecular Biology: Proficient in microbiological techniques, cellulase gene characterization, enzyme assays, bacterial DNA isolation, and bacteriophage characterization.
  • Project Management: Strong skills in managing R&D projects, technical report writing, and SOP formulation. Successfully coordinated cross-functional teams in bioenergy projects.
  • Bioinformatics & Data Science: Experience with bioinformatics tools such as nBLAST and MEGA-X. Proficient in data analysis using Origin 8 and GraphPad Prism.
  • Soft Skills & Technical Writing: Skilled in research article preparation, report drafting, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Languages: Fluent in Hindi, English, and Assamese.

Rajesh Kumar Prasad’s Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 353 (from 348 documents)
  • Publications: 8 documents
  • h-index: 6

Publication Top Notes

1. A comprehensive pre-treatment strategy evaluation of ligno-hemicellulosic biomass to enhance biogas potential in the anaerobic digestion process
Prasad, R.K., Sharma, A., Mazumder, P.B., Dhussa, A.
RSC Sustainability, 2024, 2(9), pp. 2444–2467

2. Cold adaptation in bacteria with special focus on cellulase production and its potential application
Gupta, S.K., Kataki, S., Chatterjee, S., Dwivedi, S.K., Gupta, D.K.
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020, 258, 120351

3. Isolation and characterisation of a lytic bacteriophage from wastewater and its application in pathogen reduction
Sharma, S., Datta, S., Chatterjee, S., Das, B., Vanlalhmuaka
Defence Life Science Journal, 2020, 5(2), pp. 80–86

4. Characterization of Bacillus Species with Keratinase and Cellulase Properties Isolated from Feather Dumping Soil and Cockroach Gut
Sharma, S., Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Vairale, M.G., Yadav, K.K.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India Section B – Biological Sciences, 2019, 89(3), pp. 1079–1086

5. Study on cellulase (β-1,4-endoglucanase) activity of gut bacteria of Sitophilus oryzae in cellulosic waste biodegradation
Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Mazumder, P.B., Vairale, M.G., Dwivedi, S.K.
Bioresource Technology Reports, 2019, 7, 100274

6. Bioethanol production from waste lignocelluloses: A review on microbial degradation potential
Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Mazumder, P.B., Dwivedi, S.K., Gupta, D.K.
Chemosphere, 2019, 231, pp. 588–606

7. Insect Gut Bacteria and Their Potential Application in Degradation of Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Review
Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Sharma, S., Vairale, M.G., Raju, P.S.
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, 2018, pp. 277–299

8. Bacteriophages and its applications: an overview
Sharma, S., Chatterjee, S., Datta, S., Prasad, R.K., Vairale, M.G.
Folia Microbiologica, 2017, 62(1), pp. 17–55