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Dr. Utkarsha Wankhede
Assistant Professor
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School/College
Faculty of Natural Sciences
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Department
Department of Chemistry
Doctorate in Chemical Sciences (AcSIR-CSIR NEERI) with combined research and academic teaching experience of more than 5 years. Expertise in eco-friendly pyrotechnics, emission reduction technologies, environmental materials, and green chemistry. Qualified CSIR-NET, MH-SET, and GATE, with a strong record of peer-reviewed international publications and patent.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. Chemical Sciences
AcSIR – CSIR NEERI, Nagpur - 2015
- M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
RTMNU, Nagpur - 2017
- B.Sc. Chemistry
RTMNU, Nagpur - 2015
Experience
Total Years of Experience5+ Years of combined research and teaching experience.
Academic Experience
Ad-Hoc Lecturer, Chemistry – Shivaji Science College, RTMNU, Nagpur (July 2017 – Oct 2018)
Contributory Lecturer – Ambedkar College, RTMNU, Nagpur (Dec 2017 – May 2018).
Research Experience
CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur from 2018–2023.
- Green chemistry research, sustainable pyrotechnic formulations, nitrogen-rich energetic materials, tetrazole derivatives, and energetic metal-organic frameworks.
- Qualified CSIR-NET (LS), MH-SET, and GATE.
International Journal Papers
- Wankhede, U., Hippargi, G., Junghare, S.U., Middey, A., Kumar, R. and Rayalu, S., 2022. Glazing of the Fireworks: Functional Coating Materials For Enhancing the Shelf Life and Reducing Emissions. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 28, p.102926.
- Wankhede, U., Khaparde, V.V., Balpande, K., Shinde, V.M. and Rayalu, S., 2023. Green Firecrackers with Reduced Barium Emissions in Particulate Matter. Environmental Pollution, 317, p.120739.
- Awasthi, A., Wankhede, U., Gandhi, K. and Rayalu, S.S., 2023. CNP-driven functional pyramid solar distillation unit for wastewater treatment. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11(3), p.110930.
- Badri, R., Wankhede, U., Shende, N., Hippargi, G. and Rayalu, S., 2024. Flame Photometry: For the Determination of Alkali Metals in Commercially Sold Fireworks. Qeios.
- A Novel Composition Useful for Coating Fireworks to Have Reduced Emissions and a Process for the Preparation Thereof; Application No. 202011034412, Publication Dated 18.02.2022
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