Mr. Brajesh Kumar | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Mr. Brajesh Kumar, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India.
Dr. Brajesh Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in 2018. With a passion for research and teaching, he has contributed significantly to the field of chemical engineering, specializing in hydrogen production, renewable energy, and composite materials.
Professional Profile
Education
- B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, 2009.
- M. Tech. in Chemical Engineering, IIT Roorkee, 2012.
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, IIT Roorkee, 2018.
🔬Research Contributions On Chemical Engineering
Dr. Brajesh Kumar’s research contributions span various facets of chemical engineering, focusing on sustainable energy and materials development. His work includes thermodynamic modeling and energy optimization in hydrogen production from renewable sources like biomass fermentation and butanol reforming. Additionally, he has contributed significantly to the development of epoxy/flyash composites containing halloysite nanotubes, advancing both mechanical and thermal properties. His research aims to promote renewable energy, clean technologies, and the efficient utilization of natural resources for a sustainable future.
Experience
Dr. Brajesh Kumar is an experienced academic and researcher in Chemical Engineering. He has held various prestigious roles, including Assistant Professor at NIT Srinagar and previous positions at IET Lucknow and USCT, Delhi. His expertise lies in hydrogen production, renewable energy, and sustainable chemical processes. Dr. Kumar has published extensively in leading journals, served as a reviewer for several scientific publications, and contributed to several book chapters. He is actively involved in international conferences on sustainable chemical engineering.
🏅Impact and Honors
Dr. Brajesh Kumar has made significant contributions to the field of Chemical Engineering, with notable honors and recognition. His research on hydrogen production, renewable energy, and waste valorization has gained widespread attention. As a reviewer for several prestigious journals, such as International Journal of Hydrogen Energy and Fuel, Dr. Kumar’s work continues to impact the scientific community. His participation in international conferences, along with his innovative research, has enhanced sustainable practices in chemical engineering. 🌍📚
Publication Top Notes
Production of potable water from Gomti River by using modified double slope solar still with external mounted reflectors
Authors: SK Patel, B Kumar, P Pal, R Dev, D Singh
Journal: Solar Energy 209, 576-589
Citations: 49
Year: 2020 🌞💧
Utilization of acetone-butanol-ethanol-water mixture obtained from biomass fermentation as renewable feedstock for hydrogen production via steam reforming: Thermodynamic and energy analysis
Authors: B Kumar, S Kumar, S Sinha, S Kumar
Journal: Bioresource Technology 261, 385-393
Citations: 35
Year: 2018 ♻️🔋
Thermodynamic and energy analysis of renewable butanol–ethanol fuel reforming for the production of hydrogen
Authors: B Kumar, S Kumar, S Kumar
Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Citations: 27
Year: 2017 🔋⚡
Butanol reforming: An overview on recent developments and future aspects
Authors: B Kumar, S Kumar, S Kumar
Journal: Reviews in Chemical Engineering 34 (1), 1-19
Citations: 20
Year: 2017 🔬🔄
Biodegradation of dual phenolic substrates in simulated wastewater by Gliomastix indicus MTCC 3869
Authors: S Kumar, D Arya, A Malhotra, S Kumar, B Kumar
Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 1 (4), 865-874
Citations: 19
Year: 2013 🌱💧
Thermodynamic analysis of H2 production by oxidative steam reforming of butanol-ethanol-water mixture recovered from Acetone: Butanol: Ethanol fermentation
Authors: B Kumar, S Kumar, S Kumar
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 43 (13), 6491-6503
Citations: 17
Year: 2018 ⚗️💨
Comparative modeling study of catalytic membrane reactor configurations for syngas production by CO2 reforming of methane
Authors: S Kumar, B Kumar, S Kumar, S Jilani
Journal: Journal of CO2 Utilization 20, 336-346
Citations: 16
Year: 2017 🌍🌡️
Transesterification of Castor Oil with Methanol–Kinetic Modelling
Authors: P Chaudhary, B Kumar, S Kumar, VK Gupta
Journal: Chemical Product and Process Modeling 10 (2), 71-80
Citations: 12
Year: 2015 🌿💧
Radioactive waste management
Authors: P Kumar, B Kumar, D Singh
Journal: Hazardous Waste Management, 289-301
Citations: 7
Year: 2022 ☢️🛑
Modeling of a UASB reactor by NARX networks for biogas production
Authors: V Jain, S Sambi, S Kumar, B Kumar, S Kumar
Journal: Chemical Product and Process Modeling 10 (2), 113-121
Citations: 5
Year: 2015 💨🍃
Clean Energy Production Using Solar Energy Resources
Authors: B Kumar, D Garg, K Swamy, P Kumar
Journal: Sustainable and Clean Energy Production Technologies 1, 269–288
Citations: 4
Year: 2022 ☀️🔋
Enhancing the performance of modified solar still using Al
Authors: SK Patel, B Kumar, P Kumar, D Singh
Journal: J. Indian Chem. Soc 97, 1008-1013
Citations: 4
Year: 2020 🌞🔧
Energy and exergy optimization of oxidative steam reforming of acetone–butanol–ethanol–water mixture as a renewable source for H2 production
Authors: B Kumar, S Sinha, S Kumar, S Kumar
Journal: Chemical Product and Process Modeling 17 (6), 603-618
Citations: 2
Year: 2022 🔋💡