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VNIT Nagpur Chemical Engineering Department

Dr. Arijit Das​

Brief Bio

Brief Bio
Dr. Arijit Das currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Chemical Engineering Department in Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur. He has 8+ years of academic experience. Dr. Das has been working in the field of “Advance Separation Processes” for the past few years, primarily researching on advance oxidation processes, nanostructured photocatalysts, natural products extraction, modelling and process optimization.

Education

Sr. No.DegreeSpecializationUniversity
1B.Tech Chemical EngineeringNational Institute of Technology, Surathkal
2M.S.Chemical EngineeringAnna University, Chennai
3Ph.D.NanotechnologyAnna University, Chennai

Contact Details

Phone:Email:Address:
0712-280-1894arijitdas@che.vnit.ac.inDepartment of Chemical Engineering, VNIT Nagpur, Nagpur 440010, Maharashtra, India

Research Interest

Research Interest
Advanced Separation Processes
Wastewater Treatment
Natural Product Extraction and Purification
Modeling and Process Optimization
Energy Storage
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DescriptionAuthor(s)PublisherISBNYear
Das, A., 2024. Superabsorbent Nanofbers Revolutionize in Feminine Hygiene Napkins and Incontinence Care, in: Sharma, P., Singh, D., Pant, S., Dave, V. (Eds.), Nanotechnology Based Advanced Medical Textiles and Biotextiles for Healthcare. CRC Press, pp: 195-213. ISBN 9781003331612
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1In-charge NIT HamirpurIn-charge of Chemical Engineering Student SocietyAug, 2016 – April, 2018
2WardenshipVNIT NagpurHostel WardenJune, 2019 – May, 2022
3Faculty AdvisorVNIT NagpurFaculty Advisor (2018 – ’19 UG Chemical Engineering Batch)2019 – 2022
4Project CoordinatorVNIT NagpurUG Chemical Engineering Project Coordinator2019 – Till Date
5Lab In-chargeVNIT NagpurUG Chemical Engineering Design Lab In-charge2020 – Till Date
6Faculty AdvisorVNIT NagpurFaculty Advisor (2022 – ’23 UG Chemical Engineering Batch)2023 – Till Date
7In-charge VNIT NagpurIn-charge of Departmental Newsletter2024 – Till Date
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SCI/SCOPUS Index Journals
1Giram, D., Das, A., Synthesis and characterization of Fe doped ZnO nanoparticles for the photocatalytic degradation of eriochrome black-T dye, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology. 2024, 31(1), 39–43.
2Junghare, K.C., Kodape, S.M., Rathod, A.P., Das, A., Electrochemically generated adsorbent synthesis using reverse osmosis reject and its application in defluoridation with significant parameter optimization, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 2024, 21(3), 3153–3168.
3Giram, D., Das, A., Bhanvase, B., Comparative study of ZnO-TiO2 nanocomposites synthesized by ultrasound and conventional methods for the degradation of methylene blue dye, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology.2023, 30(5), 693–704.
4Kurhade, P.I., Kodape, S.M., Das, A., Bansod, P.G., Synergistic action of sumatriptan delivery and targeting magnesium deficiency using green, pH-responsive MgO nanoparticles synthesized from mahua flower extracts, Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-30648-9
5Bhad, R.M., Das, A., Kodape, S.M., Ozonation of Procion Blue Reactive Dye and its Kinetics Study, Pollution. 2022, 8(2), 529–541.
6Das, C., Das, A., Kumar Golder, A., Optimality in Microwave-Assisted Drying of Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) Gel using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network Modeling, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series E. 2016, 97(2), 143–149.
7Das, A., Das, C., Golder, A.K., Evaluation of physico-chemical and functional properties of dried aloe vera gel: Comparison among hot air, microwave-assisted and hybrid drying processes, The Natural Products Journal. 2016, 6, 219-226.
8Das, A., Das, C., Golder, A.K., Separation of rebaudioside-A from stevia extract: Membrane selection, assessment of permeate quality and fouling behavior in laminar flow regime, Separation and Purification Technology. 2015, 144, 8-15.
9Das, A., Das, C., Golder, A.K., Enhanced extraction of rebaudioside-A: Experimental, response surface optimization and prediction using artificial neural network, Industrial Crops and Products. 2015, 65, 415-421.