Dr. Parag Thakur

Dr. Parag Thakur

Assistant Professor

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (INDIA)

Innovating at the intersection of nanotechnology, energy, and data science

ORCID: 0000-0003-2227-0143
Address: 003, Chem. Engg. Dept., SVNIT, Surat-395 007, INDIAContact: (+91) 89992 54795Email: paragthakur674@gmail.com, paragthakur@ched.svnit.ac.in

Introduction

Dr. Parag Thakur is an Assistant Professor at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (INDIA). His research focuses on nanotechnology, biotechnology, waste to energy, renewable energy conservation and effective utilization, and data science. He has published 10 journal articles, holds 3 patents, contributed to 35 book chapters, authored 2 books, and presented at 34 conferences. Dr. Thakur is passionate about advancing chemical engineering education and research, and is actively involved in guiding students and organizing academic events.

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Research at a Glance

A snapshot of Dr. Thakur's academic contributions and professional activities.

10
Journal Articles
3
Patents
35
Book Chapters
2
Books
34
Conferences
25
Workshops
1
Reviewer
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Experience

Professional Journey

Assistant Professor

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

October 2023 - Present

Teaching and research in Chemical Engineering Department

Post-Doc Fellow

Chonnam National University, South Korea

June 2023 - September 2023

Research in nanotechnology and materials science

Ad-hoc Faculty

National Institute of Technology, Warangal

August 2022 - May 2023

Teaching and research responsibilities

Research Fellow

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

August 2018 - July 2022

Ph.D. research in nanotechnology and process intensification

Research Intern

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

July 2017 - June 2018

Research in microreactors and separation processes

Education

Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Chemical Engineering

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

2019-2022

Research focused on nanotechnology, process intensification, and sustainable energy solutions

Master of Technology (M.Tech)

Chemical Engineering

University Institute of Chemical Technology, Jalgaon

2016-2018

Specialized in process design and optimization

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

Chemical Engineering

University Institute of Chemical Technology, Jalgaon

2012-2016

Comprehensive study of chemical engineering fundamentals and industrial processes

Professional Development

Faculty Development Program on Education and Institutional Development

SVNIT, Surat

May 2024

One week program focusing on educational methodologies and institutional development

GIAN Program on Greener and Cleaner Ultrasonic Process

NIT, Warangal

June-July 2022

International program on nanomaterials and nano-pharmaceuticals production

GIAN Program on Green Processing & Synthesis

VNIT, Nagpur

May 2022

Advanced training in green processing techniques

AICTE ATAL Workshop on Nanotechnology

VNIT, Nagpur

August 2020

Comprehensive workshop on nanotechnology for sustainable development (Secured A+ Grade)

Research Interests

Exploring innovative solutions in chemical engineering, energy, and data science.

  • Nanotechnology
  • Bio-technology
  • Waste to energy
  • Renewable energy conservation
  • Data Science and analytics
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