Scientist
| B.Tech | H.B.T.I, Kanpur |
| M.Chem | M.Chem. from University Institute of Chemical Technology (UICT), Mumbai |
| Ph.D | Chemical Engineering from University Institute of Chemical Technology (UICT), Mumbai |
| E Mail | ajaykr@iip.res.in |
| Telephone No. | +91-135 2525794 |
| Cell No. | +91-9997279551 |
Research Interest
- Utilization of waste plastics for conversion to value added products (Gasoline, Diesel Wax and grease)
- Rheological studies and wax depositon of crude oils
- Up-gradation of petroleum vacuum residue
- Ultrasound/Hydrodynamic cavitations
- Biofuels
- Process Engineering, Plant and Equipment Design, Pilot plant studies, Scale-Up and Technology transfer, Process Optimization and computer applications
Work Experience
- University Grants Commission’s Junior Research Fellowships
- Awarded Indo French fellowship for Ph.D studies in France
- Guest scientist at Technical University (TU), Dresden, Germany
- WINNER 3rd National Award for Technology Innovation for 2012-2013 in the category of Innovation in Polymer Waste Management and Recycling Technology and subcategory of Academics and R & D Institution for the innovation in Technology to convert waste plastics (polyolefins) to automotive grade fuel and petrochemicals
- Awarded 1st prize in the category of the young scientist conference as part of India International science festival held on 4-8th December, 2015 in New Delhi. Received Cash award Rs. 5000
- Best paper award at international symposium on fuels and lubricant (ISFL) 2016 for paper title” waste to wealth: production of waxes from waste plastics
