Dr. Aparna Gautam, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, India
Dr. Aparna Gautam is a dedicated Research Scholar at MNNIT Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, specializing in Chemical Engineering. Her Ph.D. research focused on sustainable biodiesel production using ionic liquid-based nano-photocatalysts from waste cooking oil. With a passion for green chemistry, she integrates process intensification methods like microwave, ultrasound, and UV irradiation into her work. Aparna has contributed to national conferences, published in indexed journals, and holds one patent. Her commitment to environmental sustainability and renewable energy solutions defines her academic journey, and she actively seeks post-doctoral roles to advance innovation in catalysis and clean energy technologies. 🌱🧪📚
Publication Profile
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📘 Education
Dr. Aparna Gautam earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from MNNIT Allahabad, where she developed novel photocatalytic methods for biodiesel synthesis. She also holds an M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, emphasizing sustainable chemical processes. Her academic training blends theoretical foundations with advanced experimental practices, including catalysis, kinetics, and environmental engineering. Aparna’s research training involved characterizing nanomaterials and analyzing reaction mechanisms for optimized green fuel production. Her educational journey is rooted in solving real-world problems, applying chemical engineering principles to promote clean energy and waste valorization. Her academic excellence is further demonstrated through publications and technical contributions to her field. 🎓🔬📘
🧪 Experience
Dr. Aparna Gautam has hands-on research experience in developing nano-based photocatalysts for biodiesel production using waste oils, incorporating green energy techniques such as microwave, UV, and ultrasound-assisted synthesis. As a Research Scholar at MNNIT Allahabad, she has actively contributed to experimental design, data analysis, and technical reporting. Aparna has presented her work at national conferences and collaborated in laboratory teams focusing on sustainable fuel technologies. She has authored four indexed journal papers and filed one patent. Currently seeking postdoctoral or industrial research opportunities, she is eager to contribute to renewable energy systems, catalysis, and sustainable process development. ⚙️🔍💡
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Aparna Gautam has received recognition for her innovative contributions to green chemistry and renewable energy. Her work on nano-photocatalysts for biodiesel production earned her the opportunity to present at national-level conferences. With four Scopus/SCI-indexed journal publications and one published patent, she is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award by ScienceFather. Aparna’s h-index of 3 reflects the growing impact of her research in environmental engineering. Her contributions to sustainable development and green energy continue to gain acclaim within academic circles. She aspires to receive further accolades for excellence in research and innovation in clean technologies. 🥇📊🌍
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Aparna Gautam’s research revolves around green catalysis, renewable energy, and process intensification. Her Ph.D. explored ionic liquid-based nano-photocatalysts supported on titania for sustainable biodiesel production from waste cooking oil. Her approach integrates microwave, ultrasound, and UV irradiation to boost reaction efficiency. Her work contributes significantly to the fields of biodiesel synthesis, waste valorization, and environmental sustainability. She has also delved into kinetic and thermodynamic modeling of transesterification processes. Passionate about clean energy, Aparna aims to extend her research to industrial applications, helping reduce environmental footprints through innovative and scalable green fuel technologies. 🔬🧫♻️⚡
Publication Top Notes
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📄 Dry route process and wet route process for algal biodiesel production: A review of techno-economical aspects – 📊 Cited by 24 – 📅 2021
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📄 Metal-and ionic liquid-based photocatalysts for biodiesel production: a review – 📊 Cited by 18 – 📅 2023
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📄 Novel ionic liquid-based nano-photocatalyst for microwave-ultrasound intensified biodiesel synthesis – 📊 Cited by 6 – 📅 2024
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📄 Optimization, kinetics and thermodynamics of ultrasound assisted and ionic liquid catalyzed in-situ biodiesel synthesis from wet microalgae – 📊 Cited by 3 – 📅 2023
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📄 Optimization and Control of Continuous Biodiesel Production Processes: A Review – 📅 2025
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📄 Process intensification opportunities in the production of microalgal biofuels – 📅 2023
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📄 AN IONIC LIQUID-BASED NANO-PHOTOCATALYST AND A METHOD OF PREPARATION THEREOF (Patent IN533205) – 📅 2023
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📄 Utilization of an emulsion liquid membrane for the extraction of ethanol – 📅 2023
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📄 CHEM-CONFLUX 22 (Conference paper on sustainability) – 📅 2022