Research Fellow Associate

Dr. Praveenkumar Ramprakash Upadhyay

+91-773******* *********@********.** https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3695-8662 linkedin.com/in/pra2u 3rd January 1988 Thane, Maharashtra, India

PROFILE

• A dedicated researcher and professional in the field of chemistry with a specialization in green solutions.

• Engaged in various roles from junior research fellow to associate fellow at different research institutions.

• Research focused on catalyst development for carbon sequestration, renewable fuels and bio-commodities.

• Passionate about driving forward sustainable solutions, via both careful scientific study and practical Applications. EXPERIENCE

The Energy and Resources Institute New Delhi, India Associate Fellow June 2023 - Present

• Working on sustainable energy research and resources management. The Energy and Resources Institute New Delhi, India Research Associate January 2021 - June 2023

• Contributed to research in energy and sustainable solutions. NIIT University Neemrana, India

Senior Research Fellow Dec. 2015 – Dec. 2016

• Contributed to research in carbon sequestration. NIIT University Neemrana, India

Junior Research Fellow Dec. 2015 – Dec. 2016

• Contributed to research in carbon sequestration. Vidyalankar Institute Technology, University of Mumbai Mumbai, India Visiting Assistant Professor July 2013 – July 2014

• Engaged in teaching and experimental initiatives in chemistry. EDUCATIONS

NIIT University Neemrana, India

PhD Chemistry Aug. 2015 – Oct. 2016

University of Mumbai Ratnagiri, India

M.Sc. Chemistry Aug. 2009 – June 2011

University of Mumbai Thane, India

B.Sc. Chemistry July 2005 – June 2008

STRENGHTS

Expert in Chemical Research

Expert in ionic liquids, organometallics, and catalytic applications in sustainable advancement. SKILLS

Technical: NMR, XPS, XRD, SEM, TEM, DSC/TGA, Bomb Calorimeter, Karl-Fischer, FT-IR, GC-MS, High-pressure Reactor.

Tools: Chemdraw, Mnova, MS-office.

CERTIFICATIONS

NIIT University PhD Scholarship

• Recipient of University PhD scholarship from 2015-2019. Certificate of Excellence

• Awarded with 'Certificate of Excellence' 2017 for my contribution toward community connects program during my PhD by NIIT University.

NANO Trip-China scholarship

• Recipient of NANO Trip-China 2017 academic forum scholarship. ACHIEVEMENTS

• Synthesized different types of nano-catalyst and applied in various applications.

• Synthesized 8 types of task-specific ionic liquids for different applications.

• Published research articles, book chapters, and presented my research work at different conferences. TRAININGS

TEM/HRTEM in Materials Characterization

• Short term QIP course on TEM and HRTEM in Materials Characterization (TEM/HRTEM-2017) at IIT Kanpur. Urea Plant Training

• In-plant training in Urea Plant (2010) at Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited. PROJECTS

Advanced Green Fuels for Maritime Application January 2024– present A project aimed at advancing green fuels for maritime application, analyzing the most suitable options, and establishing a sustainable supply chain.

• Conducted literature search on green fuels and assessed technical feasibility for green fuels in maritime.

• Drafted research papers, policy papers, white papers, and coordinated outreach with technology partners.

• Organized workshops and submitted reports with recommendations. Integrated Production of Advanced Biofuels & Bio-commodities January 2021 – December 2022 A research project focused on developing bioplastics through advanced biofuel production methods, optimizing processes for industry application.

• Identified and modified inexpensive catalysts.

• Developed lab-scale processes for bioplastics from glycerol, and optimized parameters for industrial scaling up.

• Managed characterization as well as authored reports and scientific papers. Selective Hydrogenation of CO2 by Ionic Liquid Supported Ru on TiO2 August 2014 - December 2016 Investigated the use of ionic liquids in CO2 conversion and hydrogenation, enabling environmental sustainability through greenhouse gas reduction strategies.

• Conducted carbon dioxide conversion to formic acid, synthesized ionic liquids and tested for CO2 adsorption.

• Studied catalysts for efficiency in carbon sequestration, managed characterization and reporting tasks.

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