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Suresh Gupta

  

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering,

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani

Pilani - 333031 (Rajasthan) INDIA

Chamber No. 1224-D

Phone: 01596-245073 x 215 (O), 9772974342(M)

Email: sureshg@bits-pilani.ac.in; sureshg25@gmail.com

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

B.E Chemical, Govt. Engg. College, Ujjain (M.P.)

M.Tech Chemical, IIT Kanpur

Ph. D. Chemical, BITS - Pilani

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Presently working as Assistant Professor, BITS-Pilani.

  • Worked as Lecturer, BITS-Pilani from January 2004 to July 2008

  • Worked as Assistant Lecturer, BITS-Pilani from November 2002-December 2003.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Removal of Pollutants Using Adsorption (Low-cost adsorbents, Nano-adsorbents)

  • Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Chemical Processes

  • Computational Transport Phenomena

  • Bio-based Pollutant Removal Techniques (Biofiltration, Biosorption)

  • Environmental Engineering

  • Environmental Management Systems

  • Energy Integration

PROJECTS

  • Supervised one M.E. Dissertation and 5 B.E. Thesis students.

  • PhD thesis entitled “Theoretical and Experimental investigations for removal of pollutants using adsorption”

  • Supervised students for their special, computer, lab and study oriented projects

LIST OF PROJECTS

  • Mathematical modeling of trickle bed air biofilter

  • Modeling and simulation for dynamics of packed bed adsorption

  • Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics for different Chemical Processes

  • Detailed study for Advanced Separation Techniques (Membrane Separation, Biofiltration, Adsorption)

Ph.D. THESIS

  • Removal of Metal Ions from Wastewater using Adsorption: Experimental and Theoretical Studies

Name and ID of student: Utkarsh Maheshwari (2009PHXF441P)

Date of Completion: Ongoing

  • Studies on Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater using Biofiltration

Name and ID of student: Subhajit Majumdar (2009PHXF440P)

Date of Completion: Ongoing

SPONSORED PROJECT

"Studies on Adsorption Process for the Removal of Metal Ions from Waste Water and Volatile Organic Compounds from Air by using Suitable Adsorbents" worth Rs. 7,11,027/- sponsored by UGC (Duration- 2007 - 2010)
Principal Investigator’s Name:   Prof. B V Babu
Co-Investigator’s Name:             Dr. Suresh Gupta

"National Mission Project on Education through ICT: Developing suitable pedagogical methods for various classes (Process Design Decisions), intellectual calibers and research in e-learning Anchored by IIT-Kharagpur" worth Rs. 10,00,000/- sponsored by MHRD (Duration - 2009 - 2010)
Principal Developer's Name:   Prof. B V Babu
Co-Developer's Name:             Dr. Suresh Gupta

" Modeling and Simulation of Viscose Flow through Jetpack Assemble" worth 5,80,000/- sponsored by Birla Cellulosic, Kharach (Duration 2011-212)
Principal Investigator :          Dr. Pratik N Sheth
Co-Investigator:                     Dr. Suresh Gupta)

PUBLICATIONS

Journal Publications

  1. B.V. Babu and Suresh Gupta, Modeling and simulation of fixed-bed adsorption column: effect of velocity variation. Journal on Engineering & Technology, 1 (2005) 60-66.

  2. B.V. Babu and Suresh Gupta, Adsorption of Cr(VI) using activated neem leaves as an adsorbent: kinetic studies. Adsorption, 14 (2008) 85-92.

  3. B.V. Babu and Suresh Gupta , Removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater using activated tamarind seeds as an adsorbent. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science, 7 (2008) 553-557.

  4. Suresh Gupta , and B.V. Babu, Removal of toxic metal Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions using sawdust as adsorbent: equilibrium, kinetics and regeneration studies. Chemical Engineering Journal, 150 (2009) 352-365.

  5. Suresh Gupta , and B.V. Babu, Utilization of waste product (tamarind seeds) for the removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater: equilibrium, kinetics, and regeneration studies. Journal of Environmental Management, 90 (2009) 3013-3022.

  6. Suresh Gupta , and B.V. Babu, Modeling, simulation, and experimental studies for continuous Cr(VI) removal from aqueous solutions using sawdust as an adsorbent. Bioresource Technology, 100 (2009) 5633-5640.

  7. Suresh Gupta , and B.V. Babu, Experimental and modeling aspects in column studies for removal of Cr(VI) using activated tamarind seeds. Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 2 (2010) 706-715.

  8. Suresh Gupta , and B.V. Babu, Experimental-, kinetic-, equilibrium- and regeneration studies for adsorption of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions using low-cost adsorbent (activated flyash). Desalination and Water Treatment, 20 (2010) 168-178.

  9. Dipaloy Datta and Suresh Gupta , Modeling and simulation of isothermal fixed-bed adsorption column: comparison of pore and solid diffusion mass transfer. International Journal of Chemical Modeling, 3 (2011).

  10. Utkarsh Maheshwari and Suresh Gupta , Kinetic and equilibrium studies of Cr (VI) removal from aqueous solutions using activated neem bark. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 15 (2011) 939-943.

  11. Subhajit Majumder, Smita Raghuvanshi and Suresh Gupta , Biodegradation kinetics of Cr (VI) by acclimated mixed culture. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 15 (2011) 181-184.

  12. D. Aditya, Rohan Parmar and Suresh Gupta , Nano-adsorbents for wastewater treatment: a review. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment. 15 (2011) 1033-1040.

  13. Amita Ummadisingu and Suresh Gupta , Characteristics and kinetic study of chitosan prepared from seafood industry waste for oil spills cleanup. Desalination and Water Treatment. Communicated

Conference Proceedings

  1. B.V. Babu and Suresh Gupta, “Modeling and Simulation for Dynamics of Packed Bed Adsorption”, Proceedings of International Symposium & 57th Annual Session of IIChE in association with AIChE (CHEMCON-2004), Mumbai, December 27-30, 2004.

  2. Suresh Gupta and B.V.Babu, "Kinetic Modeling of Fixed Bed Adsorption Column", Proceedings of International Symposium & 58th Annual Session of IIChE in association with International Partners (CHEMCON-2005), New Delhi, December 14-17, 2005.

  3. Suresh Gupta and B.V.Babu, "Modeling and Simulation of Fixed Bed Adsorption Column: Effect of Operating Variables", Proceedings of International Congress Chemistry and Environment (ICCE-2005), Indore, December 24-26, 2005, pp. 391-394, 2005.

  4. Suresh Gupta and B.V.Babu, " Adsorption of Cr(VI) by a Low-Cost Adsorbent Prepared from Neem Leaves”, Proceedings of National Conference on Environmental Conservation (NCEC-2006), BITS-Pilani, September 1-3, 2006.

  5. Suresh Gupta and B.V.Babu, " Adsorption of Chromium(VI) by a Low-Cost Adsorbent Prepared from Tamarind Seeds ”, Proceedings of International Symposium & 59th Annual Session of IIChE in association with International Partners (CHEMCON-2006), GNFC Complex, Bharuch, Dec 27-30, 2006.

  6. Suresh Gupta and B.V. Babu , "Removal of Toxic Metal Cr(VI) from Industrial Wastewater Using Sawdust as Adsorbent: Equilibrium, Kinetics and Regeneration Studies". Proceedings of 18th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering (CHISA-2008), Prague, Czech Republic, August 24-28, 2008.

  7. Suresh Gupta and B.V.Babu , "Economic feasibility analysis of low cost adsorbents for the removal of Cr(VI) from waste water". Proceedings of International Convention on Water Resources Development and Management (ICWRDM), BITS Pilani, October 23-26, 2008.

  8. Suresh Gupta and B.V.Babu , " Removal of Cr(VI) from Wastewater using Fly Ash as an Adsorbent". Proceedings of International Symposium & 61st Annual Session of IIChE in association with International Partners (CHEMCON-2008), Panjab University, Chandigarh, December 27-30, 2008.

  9. Ummadisingu Amita and Suresh Gupta, "Utilization of chitosan prepared from seafood industry waste to clean up oil spills". Proceedings of International Symposium & 62nd Annual Session of IIChE in association with International Partners (CHEMCON-2009), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, December 27-30, 2009.

  10. Subhajit Majumder and Suresh Gupta, "Biofiltration for Heavy Metals Removal: A State-of-the-art Review". Proceedings of International Symposium & 63rd Annual Session of IIChE in association with International Partners (CHEMCON-2010), Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, December 27-29, 2010.

  11. Utkarsh Maheshwari and Suresh Gupta, "Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies of Chromium (VI) Removal from Aqueous Solutions using Neem Bark as a Low Cost Adsorbent". Proceedings of International Symposium & 63rd Annual Session of IIChE in association with International Partners (CHEMCON-2010), Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, December 27-29, 2010.

  12. Mayank Anand Jha, Abhishek Chajjer, D Aditya and Suresh Gupta, "Removal of Phenol from Wastewater using Ultrasonic Degradation". Proceedings of International Symposium & 63rd Annual Session of IIChE in association with International Partners (CHEMCON-2010), Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, December 27-29, 2010.

  13. Rishabh Kalia, Akash Tomar, and Suresh Gupta, "Boundary Layer Flow over Porous Vertical Parallel Plates with Heat Radiation". Proceedings of International Symposium & 63rd Annual Session of IIChE in association with International Partners (CHEMCON-2010), Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, December 27-29, 2010.

  14. Suman, N.K.Singh, and Suresh Gupta , Total cost targeting of heat exchanger network by incorporating piping cost using pinch design method, Proceedings of Conference on International Conference on Recent Advances In Chemical Engineering And Technology, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Chemical Engineering Group, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, India, 10-12 March 2011.

  15. Utkarsh Maheshwari and Suresh Gupta , Kinetic and equilibrium studies of Cr (VI) removal from aqueous solutions using activated neem bark, Proceedings of 5th International Congress of Chemistry and Environment (ICCE-2011) in association with International Partners, Glory Beach Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Senbilan, Malaysia, May 27-29, 2011.

  16. Subhajit Majumder, Smita Raghuvanshi and Suresh Gupta , Biodegradation kinetics of Cr (VI) by acclimated mixed culture, Proceedings of 5th International Congress of Chemistry and Environment (ICCE-2011) in association with International Partners, Glory Beach Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Senbilan, Malaysia, May 27-29, 2011.

  17. Smita Raghuvanshi and Suresh Gupta , Environmental impact assessment of metro rail project, Proceedings of 5th International Congress of Chemistry and Environment (ICCE-2011) in association with International Partners, Glory Beach Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Senbilan, Malaysia, May 27-29, 2011.

  18. D.Aditya, Rohan Parmar and Suresh Gupta , Nano-adsorbents for wastewater treatment: a review, Proceedings of 5 th International Congress of Chemistry and Environment (ICCE-2011) in association with International Partners, Glory Beach Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Senbilan, Malaysia, May 27-29, 2011.

Books/ Book Chapters

  1. B V Babu, H K Mohanta, Basu Deb Munshi, Rakesh Angira, Madhusree Kundu, A K Jana, Suresh Gupta, Pratik N Sheth, Smita Raghuvanshi, and Priya C Sande, Chemical Engineering Laboratory Manual, Educational Development Division, BITS-Pilani, 2006.  

  2. Chapter-4 “Chemical Process Calculations” in the Lecture Notes “Basic Chemical Engineering Operations”, Lecture Notes compiled by B V Babu, Academic Refresher Course Programme-III for the Employees of Hindustan Zinc Limited, Udaipur, Organized by Practice School Division, BITS Pilani, November 06-December 05, 2006.

  3. B V Babu and Suresh Gupta, "Removal of Heavy Metal Pollutants from Wastewater Using Low Cost Absorbents". In India's Water Crisis , Edited by K R Gupta, Atlantic Publishers , New Delhi, pp. 79-123, 2008. ISBN: 978-81-269-0958-2 (March 2008).

  4. Chapter-4 “Chemical Process Calculations” in the Lecture Notes “Basic Chemical Engineering Operations”, Lecture Notes compiled by B V Babu, Academic Development Program in Basic Process Engineering for the Employees of Hindustan Zinc Limited, Udaipur, Organized by Practice School Division, BITS Pilani, January 07-February 03, 2009.

  5. Suresh Gupta and B V Babu, "Simultaneous solution for solid waste management and waste water treatment: Cr(VI) removal as a case study". In Waste Management: Research Advances to Convert Waste to Wealth , Edited by A K Haghi, Nova Science Publishers, USA (2009).

  6. Raghuvanshi, S., Majumder, S. and Gupta, S., “Biofiltration: Essentials, Research and Applications” In Bioremediation and Sustainability: Research and Applications, Edited by Mudhoo A and Mohee R, Scrivener Publishing LLC, Salem MA, USA, Publishing: December, 2011.

WORKSHOP/CONFERENCES ATTENDED

  1. Chemical Engineering Congress- 2004 (CHEMCON-2004), Mumbai, December 27-30, 2004

  2. Advanced Summer Programme on “Synergy in Petroleum Exploration: Emerging Trends” organized by Petrotech Society, New Delhi conducted at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun from 20th June 2005 to 1st July 2005.

  3. Chemical Engineering Congress- 2005 (CHEMCON-2005), New Delhi, December 14-17, 2005.

  4. International Congress on Chemistry and Environment –2005 (ICCE-05), Indore, December 24-26, 2005, pp. 356-360, 2005.

  5. Summer School Programme on “Advance in Petroleum Refining Industry” held at Indian Oil Institute of Petroleum Management, Gurgaon organized by Petrotech society, New Delhi from 3rd to 8th July 2006.

  6. Chemical Engineering Congress- 2006 (CHEMCON-2006), Bharuch, December 27-30, 2006.

  7. National Conference on Environmental Conservation (NCEC - 2006), BITS - Pilani, September 1-3, 2006.

  8. International Convention on Water Resources Development and Management (ICWRDM - 2008), BITS Pilani, October 23-26, 2008.

  9. Chemical Engineering Congress- 2008 (CHEMCON-2008), Chandigarh, December 27-30, 2008.

  10. Workshop associated with ‘National Mission Project on Education through ICT, initiated and sponsored by MHRD (GOI), for developing suitable pedagogical methods for various classes, intellectual calibers and research in e-learning', IIT Kharagpur-Kolkata Campus, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, October 8-9, 2009.

  11. Attended a workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Management, held at BITS, Pilani organized by Entrepreneurship Development & IPR Unit, BITS, Pilani, on 25 th April, 2010.

  12. International Conference on Recent Advances In Chemical Engineering And Technology, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Chemical Engineering Group, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, India, 10-12 March 2011.

  13. 5th International Congress of Chemistry and Environment (ICCE-2011) in association with International Partners, Glory Beach Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Senbilan, Malaysia, May 27-29, 2011.

INVITED LECTURES / TALK DELIVERED

  • Invited Distinguished Speaker, “Computational Heat Transport” and “Separation Processes”, Staff Development Programme on Innovative Teaching Techniques for Transport Phenomena organized by ITM Universe, Gwalior, July 12-17, 2010.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

  • Life Associate Member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE).

  • Fellow of International Congress of Chemistry and Environment (FICCE)

  • Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG)

JOURNAL REVIEWER

  • International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering (Berkeley Electronic Press)

  • Desalination and Water Treatment (Desalination)

  • Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier)

  • Process Biochemistry (Elsevier)

  • Journal of Advanced Research (Elsevier)

  • Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

CONFERENCE REVIEWER

  • The Eighth International Conference on Simulated Evolution And Learning (SEAL-2010)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

  • Worked as a local organising committee member for National Conference on Environmental Conservation (NCEC - 2006), BITS-Pilani, September 1-3, 2006.

  • Working as a Nucleus member of Instruction Divison, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani from February 2007.

  • Member, Research Board, BITS Pilani, 2009-2011.

  • Member, Standing Committee of Student Discipline, BITS Pilani, 2009-2010.

  • Co-coordinator & Resource Faculty, Academic Development Programme in Basic Process Engineering for the Employees of Hindustan Zinc Limited, Udaipur , Organized by Practice School Division, BITS Pilani, June 21 - July 19, 2010.

  • Co-coordinator & Resource Faculty, Academic Development Programme in Basic Process Engineering for the Employees of Bharat Aluminum Company Ltd., Korba, Organized by Practice School Division, BITS Pilani, June 25 - July 24, 2010.

  • Non Residence Warden, Malviya Bhawan, BITS Pilani, July 2010 onwards.

  • Co-ordinator, Program Committee- Process, Work Integrated Learning Program Division, BITS Pilani.

 

 
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