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Prof Mihir Kumar Purkait
- Professor
- Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Publications 2003 - 2024
Publications
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236
Journal Articles
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60
Book Chapter
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20
Book
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2
Conference
Proceedings -
24
Review
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29
Projects
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7
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1
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3
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295
Citations / H-Index
11715
Citations
62
h-index
14395
Citations
Altmetrics
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1919
7
Google Scholar
Personal Information
Prof Mihir Kumar Purkait
Male
Department of Chemical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Kamrup, Assam, India - 781039
Experience
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Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
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Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
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Assistant Professor
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
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Senior Lecturer
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Qualification
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Ph.D
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
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M Tech
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
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B Tech
Calcutta University
Honours and Awards
2019
Visiting Professor
GIFU University, Japan, June-July 2019
2018
Visiting Expert
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, (YunTech) Taiwan, May, 2018
2018
Visiting Professor
National Ilan University (NIU), Taiwan, June – July, 2018
2019
Visiting Professor
GIFU University, Japan, June-July 2019
2018
Visiting Expert
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, (YunTech) Taiwan, May, 2018
2018
Visiting Professor
National Ilan University (NIU), Taiwan, June – July, 2018
2018
Herdillia Award for Excellence in Basic Research in Chemical Engineering for the year 2018
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE).
2017
Visiting Professor
National Ilan University (NIU), Taiwan, May – July, 2017
2010
Visiting Scientist
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
2009
Young Scientist Medal Award
Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
2009
The Young Engineers Award in the field of Chemical Engineering
The Institute of Engineers (India)
2009
Young Scientist Award
Department of Science & Technology (DST)
2007
Dr. A.V. Rama Rao Foundation’s Best Ph.D Thesis and Research Award in Chemical Engineering/Technology
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE).
Doctoral Theses Guided
2020
Studies on Development of Functionalized Waste Plastic Based Membranes for Ultrafiltration Applications
Dr. Md Madu Azi, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2019
Fabrication of fly ash based ceramic membrane for tomato juice clarification and water treatment
Dr. Murchana Changmai, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2019
Antifouling and smart polymeric ultrafiltration membranes for environmental and biological separations
Dr. Randeep Singh, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2020
Studies on Development of Functionalized Waste Plastic Based Membranes for Ultrafiltration Applications
Dr. Md Madu Azi, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2019
Fabrication of fly ash based ceramic membrane for tomato juice clarification and water treatment
Dr. Murchana Changmai, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2019
Antifouling and smart polymeric ultrafiltration membranes for environmental and biological separations
Dr. Randeep Singh, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2016
Electrochemical and photo electrochemical studies for CO2 reduction and dye removal using Co3O4 as anode
Dr. V. Shyam K. Yadav, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2016
Preparation and Characterization of Hydrophilic Polysulfone Ultrafiltration Membranes
Dr. Nilay Sharma, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2015
Preparation and Characterization of Fouling Resistant Ultrafiltration Membranes
Dr. Manish Kumar Sinha, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2015
Preparation and Characterization of Flyash Based Catalyst for Transesterification of Mustard Oil
Dr. Vikranth Volli, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2014
Microfiltration Studies Using Low Cost Ceramic Membranes
Dr. E. Sriharsha, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2013
Treatment Of Fluoride Containing Water Using Adsorption And Precipitation Followed By Microfiltration
Dr. Aparajita Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2011
Preparation, Characterization and Applications of clay supported composite membranes
Dr, Somen Jana, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2010
Green Synthetic Methodologies Using Innocuous Reagents & Removal of Nitrobenzene Using Cloud Point Extraction
Dr, Jayashree Nath, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2009
Preparation and Characterization of Low Cost Ceramic Composite Membranes for Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration Applications
Dr, Barun Kumar Nandi, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2009
Removal of Fluoride, Iron and Arsenic from Drinking Water using a Combination of Electrocoagulation and Microfiltration
Dr. Debasis Ghosh, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2008
Synthesis of Polysulfone Membrane and Its Application to Separation of Oil from Oil-in-Water Emulsion
Dr. Bandana Chakrabarty, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Membership In Professional Bodies
2021
Fellow of Indian Desalination Association (FInDA) 2021.
Fellow of Indian Desalination Association (FInDA) 2021.
2021
Fellow of West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (FAScT) 2021
Fellow of West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (FAScT) 2021
2020
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Fellow of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (India)
Fellow of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (India)
2021
Fellow of Indian Desalination Association (FInDA) 2021.
Fellow of Indian Desalination Association (FInDA) 2021.
2021
Fellow of West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (FAScT) 2021
Fellow of West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (FAScT) 2021
2020
Fellow of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (India)
Fellow of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (India)
2020
Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), UK (2020)
Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), UK (2020)
2016
Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), UK
Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), UK
2016
Fellow of Institute of Engineers (India)
Fellow of Institute of Engineers (India)
2009
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BOYSCAST Fellow for the year 2009-2010, (DST), Govt. of India
BOYSCAST Fellow for the year 2009-2010, (DST), Govt. of India
Membership In Committees
2021
Expert Consultative Committee (ECC) member of “Waste to Wealth” Mission under The Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), New Delhi, January 2021 onward
Expert Consultative Committee (ECC) member of “Waste to Wealth” Mission under The Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), New Delhi, January 2021 onward
2021
Core Member of Programme Advisory Committee on Chemical and Environmental Engineering (PAC-CEE). Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, New Delhi, 12/07/2021 on ward for 3 years
Core Member of Programme Advisory Committee on Chemical and Environmental Engineering (PAC-CEE). Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, New Delhi, 12/07/2021 on ward for 3 years
2020
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PAC Member, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
PAC Member, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
2021
Expert Consultative Committee (ECC) member of “Waste to Wealth” Mission under The Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), New Delhi, January 2021 onward
Expert Consultative Committee (ECC) member of “Waste to Wealth” Mission under The Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), New Delhi, January 2021 onward
2021
Core Member of Programme Advisory Committee on Chemical and Environmental Engineering (PAC-CEE). Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, New Delhi, 12/07/2021 on ward for 3 years
Core Member of Programme Advisory Committee on Chemical and Environmental Engineering (PAC-CEE). Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, New Delhi, 12/07/2021 on ward for 3 years
2020
PAC Member, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
PAC Member, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
2020
Faculty selection committee member, IIT Roorkee
Faculty selection committee member, IIT Roorkee
2019
Advisor of Rain Water Harvesting plant, IOCL, Betkuchi terminal, Guwahati, Assam
Advisor of Rain Water Harvesting plant, IOCL, Betkuchi terminal, Guwahati, Assam
2018
Advisor of 107 MLD drinking water supply plant in Guwahati, GAMMON India Pvt Ltd, Jalukbari, Guwahati
Advisor of 107 MLD drinking water supply plant in Guwahati, GAMMON India Pvt Ltd, Jalukbari, Guwahati
2018
Technical Director, M/s Vixudha Bio Products Pvt. Ltd.
Technical Director, M/s Vixudha Bio Products Pvt. Ltd.
2016
State Level Water Quality Task Force Member, PHED, Govt. of Assam
State Level Water Quality Task Force Member, PHED, Govt. of Assam
2016
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Technical Director, RD Grow Green India Pvt. Ltd.
Technical Director, RD Grow Green India Pvt. Ltd.
