Dr. S.Shamshath Begum

Teaching

Educational Background

Experience

Courses Handled

• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Nanoscience and Technology
• Nanotechnology
• Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Technology
• Plastics Materials Technology
• Plastics Packaging Technology
• Plastic Waste Management
• Polymer Nanocomposites
• Polymer Reaction Engineering
• Polymer Recycling and Management
• Polymer Rheology
• Principles of Chemical Engineering
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering

Research

Area of Specialisation

• Adsorption Process
• Advanced Oxidation Process – Ozonation
• Bioplastics – Flexible Packaging Materials
• Composites – Synthetic, Natural, Hybrid
• Development of eco – benign Materials
• Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials – Flexible Foams
• Self-Healing Polymers
• Microalgae Applications – Wastewater Treatment
• Nanomaterials
• Natural Fibers
• Polymer Recycling – Pyrolysis of Waste – Crump Rubber/Plastics
• Polymer Testing and Characterisation
• Synthesis of Novel Catalysts
• Solid and Wastewater Treatment – Energy Recovery
• Vibration Damping Properties of Rubbers Composites

Research Guidance

• No. of Student Ph.D (Completed) : 01
• No. of Students Ph.D (Ongoing) : 03
• No. of Students M.Tech (Guided) : 03
• No. of Students B.Tech (Guided) : 40

Project Grant

Patent Grant

• S. Shamshath Begum, “An apparatus for synthesizing polymer-based composites”, Patent Application (202141056758), Indian Patent Office Journal, 02-04-2024 -Granted.
• S. Shamshath Begum, “A Synergistic Tyre Tread Formulation and a Composite Comprising the Same”, Patent Application (202221029284), Indian Patent Office Journal, 08-03-2022 – Granted.
• Shamshath Begum, “An apparatus for recycling of polymeric waste”, Patent Application (202041043758), Indian Patent Office Journal, 22-06-2021, Granted.

Patent Published

• S. Shamshath Begum, “A system and method for automated moulding process” (202441012991), Indian Patent Office Journal, 22-02-2024, Published.

Publication – Book Chapter

• Title : “2D nanomaterials for removal of gas molecules”
  Nanomaterials in Environmental Analysis – Elsevier Publications, 2024. DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-820643-0.00020-1, ISBN : 978-0-12-820643-0, pp.393-417.
• Title : “A Comparative Study on the Characteristics of Crumb Rubber with Commercial Rubbers”
  Advances in Design and Thermal Systems, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering – Springer Publications, 2020. DOI : 10.1007/978-981-33-6428-8, ISBN :  978-981-336-427-1, pp.213-220.
• Title : “Hardness – Elastic Modulus Relationship for Nitrile Rubber and Nitrile Rubber -Polyvinyl Chloride Blends”
  Advances in Design and Thermal Systems, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering – Springer Publications, 2020. DOI : 10.1007/978-981-33-6428-8, ISBN :  978-981-336-427-1, pp. 301-314.

Editor

• S. Shamshath Begum, Polymer Engineering News Bulletin – 2024, Issue 2, 2024, pp. 1-65.
• S. Shamshath Begum, Polymer Engineering News Bulletin – 2023, Issue 1, 2023, pp. 1-49.
• S. Shamshath Begum, Research Bulletin @ 2021, ISBN: 978-93-92892-51-6, 2021, pp. 1-66.

Paper Publications

International Journal

• S. Shamshath Begum, Indran Suyambulingam, P. Senthamaraikannan, S. H. Suhailuddin, K. Aprajith, and “Biofiber from Musa Paradisiaca L., Peduncle biomass waste: Extraction and characterization for polymer composites suitability study”, Journal of Natural Fibers, 21:1, 2433039, 2025, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2024.2433039.
• Arun Ramnath, P. Senthamaraikannan, Indran Suyambulingam, S.Shamshath Begum, S. Jeyanthi, Divya Divakaran, Characterization of novel bio-plasticizer from Cissus quadrangularis linn. stem: A sustainable and cleaner material for futuristic applications, 223, 120153, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.120153.
• Abbas Saifee Valsadwala, Sriram Srinivasan, Surya Rajan Balachandran, S. Shamshath Begum*, Asit Baran Samui and Sandeep Kumar Shukla, “Investigating the influence of Periwinkle Shell Powder on the Thermal and Mechanical performance of High-density Polyethylene Composites”, Materials Research Express, 11, 105308, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad8a1b
• S.Shamshath Begum, Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, Senthamaraikannan P, et al. “Comprehensive characterization of bioplasticizer from the Murraya koenigii leaves: From biomass to biomaterial for polymer composite applications” Industrial Crops & Products, 222, 119950, 2024.
• S. Ajeer, M. Mohammed Mazood, A. Riyaz Khan, J.N. Kursheed Sulaiha, and S. Shamshath Begum^* and Asit Baran Samui, “Characterization Studies of Sepia officinalis Bone Powder’s Synergistic Effect with Aluminium Hydroxide in the Improvement of Flame Retardancy in Flexible Polyurethane Foam”, Materials Today Proceedings, 2024,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2024.05.129
• Basanta Kumar Behera, Thirumurugan, and S. Shamshath Begum et al., “The Influence of Graphite Filler on the Viscoelastic and Mechanical Characteristics of PC/ABS Hybrid Composite for Automotive Applications“, Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 21 (1), 2024, pp.143-161.
• Murali Manohar Dharmaraj, S. Shamshath Begum*, and Bikash C. Chakraborty, “A study on nitrile rubber/polyvinyl chloride blend vulcanization kinetics with different fillers by using single isothermal rheography”, Journal of Elastomers & Plastics, 55 (6), 2023, pp. 896-916.
• Murali Manohar, B.C. Chakraborty and S. Shamshath Begum, “Investigation of the effect of nanoclay as reinforcing filler for nitrile rubber – polyvinyl chloride blend: frequency response of dynamic viscoelasticity and vibration damping”, Iranian Polymer Journal, 2022, pp. 1247-1261.
• Murali Manohar, B.C. Chakraborty and S. Shamshath Begum, “Effect of graphene and nanoclay on the properties of nitrile rubber – polyvinyl chloride blend with a potential approach for shock and vibration damping applications”, Iranian Polymer Journal, 31, 2022, pp. 1129–1145.
• Husain F. Chhatariya, Sriram Srinivasan, Pravin M. Choudhary and Shamshath Begum, “Corn starch biofilm reinforced with orange peel powder : Characterization of physicochemical and mechanical properties”, Materials Today : Proceedings, 59, 2022, pp. 884-892.
• H. Suhailuddin, K. Aprajith, B. Sanjay, S.H. Shabeeruddin and S. Shamshath Begum, “Development and Characterization of Flame Retardant Property in Flexible Polyurethane Foam”, – Materials Today : Proceedings, 59, 2022, pp. 819-826.
• Sriram Srinivasan, Abbas Saifee Valsadwala, Shamshath Begum, Asit Baran Samui, “Experimental investigation on the influence of novel catalyst in co-pyrolysis of polymeric waste: Characterization of oil and preparation of char reinforced composites”, Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021, Volume 316, 20 September 2021, pp. 128225.
• D.Murali Manohar, B.C. Chakraborty and S. Shamshath Begum, “Study of the effect of Graphite filler on the vulcanizing behavior and properties of nitrile rubber and NBR-PVC Blends”, Journal of Polymer Materials, 2020, pp. 91-107.
• C. Kurinjimalar, G.Kavitha, S. Shamshath Begum, G. Rajaram, S. Nagaraj, N. Senthilkumar and R. Rengasamy, “Optimization and production of Botryococcus braunii biomass using commercial nutrients by Response Surface Methodology”, Iranian Journal of Energy and Environment, 8(4), 2017, pp. 18-25.
• P. Thilagarajan, A. Syed Naveed, S. Shamshath Begum, S. S. M. Abdul Majeed, S. Vijayarani, K. P. Sindhu, V. Krishnamoorthy and S. Gayathiri, “Improvement in the Flame Retardancy of Flexible Polyurethane Foam by addition of nano-silica”, International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology 3 (5), 2016, pp. 138-142.
• S.Shamshath Begum, N.Vedaraman, Srinivasan, S.V, R. Rengasamy, Kurinji Malar, G. Kavitha and S.Vijayarani, “Phycoremediation of Tannery Dye Wastewater using Green Microalga”, Climate Change, 1 (3), 2015, pp. 192-197.
• M.Jidhendra Kaleeswar, J.Jerin Savio, S.Shamshath Begum, S.S.M.Abdul Majeed, S.Vijayarani and R.Gayathri, “Studies on Flexible Polyurethane Foam with improved Flame Retardancy”, International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development Advances in Plastics and Rubber Technology”, 2 (5), 2015, pp.1-7.
• M.H. Mahmood Ali Ismail, M.H. B.Yasar Arafath, S.S.M. Abdul Majeed and S. Shamshath Begum, “Development of Flexible Polyurethane Nanocomposite Foam with Enhanced Flame Retardancy”, Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, 2, 2014, pp. 99-102.
• N.Vedaraman, S.Shamshath Begum and Srinivasan S.V. “Response Surface Methodology for Decolourisation of Leather Dye using Ozonation in a Packed Bed Reactor”, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 15 (4), 2012, pp. 607-616.
• Ravindranath, E; Kalyanaraman, Chitra; S Shamshath Begum and Gopalakrishnan, A Navaneetha, “Effect of Recirculation Rate on Anaerobic Treatment of Fleshing using UASB Reactor with Recovery of Energy”, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, (69), 2010, pp. 790-793.
• Shamshath Begum. S, Lima Rose Miranda and S.V. Srinivasan, “Colour Removal of Remazol orange (3R) by Activated Carbon Produced from Hevea Brasilinesis”, Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 6, 2006, pp. 769-775.

International Conference

• M. Mohammad Mazood, A. Riyaz Khan, J.N. Kursheed Sulaiha, S. Ajeer, and S. Shamshath Begum^*, ”nvestigation on effect of Sustainable Filler incorporated into Rubber Compound for Tyre Production”, International Conference on Materials Science and Manufacturing Technology (ICMSMT 2024), May 2024.
• S. Ajeer, Mohammad Mazood, A. Riyaz Khan, Ms. J.N. Kursheed Sulaiha, and S. Shamshath Begum*, “Characterization Studies of Sepia officinalis Bone Powder’s Synergistic Effect with Aluminium Hydroxide in the Improvement of Flame Retardancy in Flexible Polyurethane Foam”, 3rd International Conference on Materials Science & Engineering (ICMSE-2023), (23-25th November 2023), Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, India.
• N.B. Keerthika, S. Shamshath Begum, “Effect of Thermally Induced Grafting of Bismaleimides on Reclaim Rubber and SBR/BR Blends”, 2nd International Conference on Science Engineering and Technology, (ICSET 2023), 21st, May 2023, India, Virtual
• Tharun.J, S. Gokul Anand, M. Liyakath Ahamed, S. Akash Kumar, V. Krishna Prasad, and S. Shamshath Begum, “A Study on the Preparation and Characterization of Natural Rubber Composites Reinforced with Novel Biochar derived from Agricultural Wastes”, 13th International Conference on Science and Innovative Engineering – 2023 (ICSIE 2023), (14th, May 2023), Jawahar Engineering College, Chennai, India, Samarkand State University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, pp.104, ISBN 978-81-923607-3-7
• Kulothungan. S, S. Shamshath Begum, N.B. Keethika and Shanthini Devi A, “Demand for Self-Healing Polymers : Analysis and Prospects, 12th International Conference on Science and Innovative Engineering – Online Conference (ICSIE – 2022), (5th June 2022), Jawahar Engineering College, Chennai, India, pp,77, ISBN 978-93-81288-22-1
• Husain F Chhatariya, Sriram Srinivasan, Pravin M. Choudhary and S . Shamshath Begum, “Corn starch biofilm reinforced with orange peel powder: Characterization of physicochemical and mechanical properties”, Third International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials and Manufacturing (ICRAMM 2021), (25 – 26th November 2021), Maharashtra, India, ISSN: 2214-7853.
• S.H.Suhailuddin, K.Aprajith, B.Sanjay, S.H. Shabeeruddin and S. Shamshath Begum, “Development and Characterization of Flame Retardant Property in Flexible Polyurethane Foam”, Third International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials and Manufacturing (ICRAMM 2021), (25th -26th , November 2021), Maharashtra, India, ISSN: 2214-7853.
• Abbas Saifee Valsadwala, Sriram Srinivasan, and Shamshath Begum, Sustainability in tyres : Innovative design and eco-friendly precursors, “3rd Virtual International Conference on Innovative Inventions in Engineering & Technology – 3rd ICIIET – 2021” (3rd ICIIET-2021), (20 June 2021), India, pp.44. ISBN: 979-8524143969.
• Sriram Srinivasan, Abbas Saifee Valsadwala and Shamshath Begum, Development of Packaging Material with Aroma Sealing Efficiency, “International Conference on Research & Developments in Engineering, Pharmacy & Management” (5th ICRDEPM-2021), (6 June 2021), India, pp.90. ISBN: 979-8516738234.
• Sriram Srinivasan, Abbas S.V, and Shamshath Begum, Recycling of Plastic Waste to Commercial Products by Pyrolysis Process, 4th International Conference on Research & Developments in Engineering, Pharmacy & Management, 4th ICRDEPM-2021 (7 February), 2021, pp.78. ISBN: 979-8706808556.
• V.Sushmitha, B. Sanjay, K. Aprajith and S.Shamshath Begum, Development and Characterization of Biocomposite from Natural Fibers, 2nd International Conference on Research & Developments in Engineering, Pharmacy& Management, 2nd -ICRDEPM-2020 ( 13 December), 2020, pp.27. ISBN : 979-8580864334.
• Abbas S .V, Mahesvaran .R, Yuvaraj. A, Sriram Srinivasan and Shamshath Begum, Recover and Reuse of Eco Benign Polyurethane Foam, “International Conference on Research and Developments in Engineering and Technology (ICRDET 2020), (4 October), 2020, pp.48. ISBN-13: 979-8693638365.
• Sriram Srinivasan, Abbas S.V, Suganandam D, Karthik. D and Shamshath Begum, “A Comparative Study on the Characteristics of Crumped Rubber with Commercial Rubbers”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Design, Manufacturing, Materials and Thermal Sciences (ETDMMT 2020), (September 24-25), 2020, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, pp.213-220.
• Murali Manohar D, Bikash Chandra Chakraborty and Shamshath Begum “Hardness – Elastic Modulus Relationship for Nitrile Rubber and Nitrile Rubber -Polyvinyl Chloride Blends”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Design , Manufacturing, Materials and Thermal Sciences (ETDMMT 2020), (September 24-25), 2020, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, pp. 301-314.
• Sriram Srinivasan and S.Shamshath Begum, “A Study on the effect of Clay Mineral in Commodity Thermoplastic”, 10th International Conference on Advancements in Polymeric Materials (APM-2019), (January 22-24), CIPET, Chennai, 2019, pp.108.
• S.Vijayarani, Dr.S.S.M.Abdul Majeed, Dr.S.Shamshath Begum, R.Daulath Banu, D.Murali Manohar and Basanta Kumar Behera presented a paper titled “Development and Characterization of Nylon 6/OMMT Clay Nanocomposites Compatibilized by Polyether Block Amide with Polyurethane Elastomer”, in an International Conference on Macromolecules: Synthesis, Morphology, Processing, Structure, Properties and Applications, ICNM 2016” organized by Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam , Kerala during 13 – 15 May, 2016.
• S.Shamshath Begum, N.Vedaraman, Srinivasan, S.V, R. Rengasamy, Kurinji Malar, G. Kavitha and S.Vijayarani, “Phycoremediation of Tannery Dye Wastewater using Green Microalga”, International Conference on Recent Innovations in Engineering and Technology-2015 (ICRIET’15), Feb (13–14), 2015, Mahabharathi Engineering College, Chinnasalem, 2015, pp. 185-188.
• S.Shamshath Begum, N.Vedaraman, R. Rengasamy and S.V.Srinivasan, “A Study on the Kinetics of Acid Metal Complex Leather Dye”, In : Proceedings International Conference on Futuristic Innovations and Developments in Civil Engineering (ICFiDCe 13), Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India, (April 18 – 20), 2013, ISBN : 978-93-80624-88-4, 2013, pp. 372-376.
• S.Shamshath Begum, N.Vedaraman and S.Vijayarani “A Study on the Treatability of Tanyard Fatliquor Wastewater with Simultaneous Recovery of Energy”, International Conference on Advances in Energy Engineering (ICAEE-2013), Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, (April 4 –5), 2013, pp. 92.
• S.Shamshath Begum, B.Hariganesh and R.A. Ramanujam “Studies on Degradation of Dyeing Wastewater Generated from Tanneries”, 3rd International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, (1), (Nov17-18), 2011, pp. 244-250.
• S.Shamshath Begum, and R.A. Ramanujam, “Energy Recovery from Segregated Tanyard Wastewater by Anaerobic Digestion”, Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, Chemcon, Annamalai University, (Dec 27-29), 2010, pp. 240.
• S.Shamshath Begum, R.A.Ramanujam and Lima Rose Miranda. “A Study on Characterization of Activated Carbon Produced from Hevea Brasilinesis and its Suitability in Wastewater Treatment”, International Conference on Environment 2008 (ICENV 2008), Penang, Malaysia, (Dec 15-18), 2008. pp.109.

National Conferences

• M. Mohammed Mazood, S. Ajeer, A. Riyaz Khan, J.N. Kursheed Sulaiha, and S. Shamshath Begum*, “Eco-friendly Hybrid Bio-composite Materials for Materials Engineering”, National Conference on Functional Materials for Sustainable Energy & Information Technology (FuMSEIT-2023), (27-28th November 2023), BSACIST, Chennai, India, pp. 100, ISBN: 978-93-92892-88-2
• J.N. Kursheed Sulaiha, A. Riyaz Khan, M. Mohammed Mazood, S. Ajeer, and S. Shamshath Begum*, “Sustainable polymer reinforced with innovative filler: preparation and characterization”, National Conference on Functional Materials for Sustainable Energy & Information Technology (FuMSEIT-2023), (27-28th November 2023), BSACIST, Chennai, India, pp. 103, ISBN: 978-93-92892-88-2
• Jidhendra Kaleeswar, Jerin Savio, S.S.M. Abdul Majeed and S.Shamshath Begum and R.Gayathri, “Studies on Effect of Nanofiller Flame Retardant in Flexible Polyurethane Foam”, Advances in Plastics and Rubber Technology”, (APART 2015), MIT Campus, Chennai, (April 10-11), 2015, pp.72-77.
• M.H. Mahmood Ali Ismail, B.Yasar Arafath, S.S.M. Abdul Majeed, S. Shamshath Begum, ”Development of Flexible Polyurethane Nanocomposite Foam with Enhanced Flame Retardancy”, 6th National Conference on Advances in Polymeric Materials: Energy, Environment & Health”-Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, India, (April 25-26), 2014, pp.102.
• S.Shamshath Begum, N.Vedaraman, R. Rengasamy, S .V. Srinivasan and S.Vijayarani “A Scientific Remedy for the treatment of Pretreated Tannery Leather Dye by Chlorella vulgaris”, Energy and Environment Conference”, (EECON 2014), Anna University, Chennai, (March 3), 2014, pp.8.
• S.Shamshath Begum, N.Vedaraman, R. Rengasamy and S.V.Srinivasan, “A Scientific Study on the Removal of BOD and COD of Pretreated Leather Dye Wastewater by Microalgae” “National Conference on Recent Advances in Algology, Mycology and Plant Pathology” (NCRAAMPP-2014), University of Madras, Chennai, (Feb 19–20), 2014, pp. 9.

International Seminar

• S.Shamshath Begum, “Batch Study of Acid Dye Removal by Advanced Oxidation Process”, Two day International Seminar on Sustainable Environment, (December 10-11), BSAR, Chennai, 2018, pp.5.

Symposium:

• E.Ravindranath, Chitra Kalyanaraman, R.Suthanthararajan, B.Uma Maheswari, S.Shamshath Begum, R. Bhuvaneswari and S.Rajamani. “A Scientific Remedy for the Disposal of Fleshing Generated from Tanneries”, National Symposium on Recent Trends in Industrial Waste Management for Sustainable Development (RIWAM), (India), Annamalai University, (March 17–18), 2004, pp.111-115.

Training Program

• E.Ravindranath, S.Shamshath Begum and Thirumaran.K, “Fundamental and Technology Options of the Anaerobic Treatment of Liquid Waste”, Training program on High rate biomethanation treatment of Industrial and Muncipal waste, at Central Leather Research Institute, (Jan 7-9), 2004.

Reviewer – Journals

• Chemical Engineering Journal
• Materials Research Express
• Nanotechnology
• Journal of Basic and Applied Research International
• IIRM -SDT

NPTEL / MOOC / Coursera

Awards and Honours

• Best Researcher Award, in the category “Development of Sustainable Polymeric Composites”, 27th – 28th 2024, Malla Reddy College of Engineering, Secunderabad, India, Organization of Science & Innovation Engineering Technology in collaboration with Manipal University College, Malaysia.
• Received Best Paper Award – “Sixth International Conference on Materials Science and Manufacturing Technology”, (ICMSMT – 2024), Virtual – 03rd – 04th May 2024
• Received Best Paper Award – 13th International Conference on Science and Innovative Engineering – 2023” (ICSIE – 2023), – 14th May 2023
• Received Velayutham Mudaliar Award under High Impact Journal category – Overall University, (Jan-Dec, 2022), 5th September, 2022
• Awarded Cash prize under “Research Incentives Scheme of BSACIST” in Research Publications/ Patent Grant category, (Jan-Dec, 2022), 5th September, 2022
• Received Seed Money Grant for the project “Development and Characterization of Sustainable Polymeric Material for Packaging Applications” under Crescent Seed Money (CSM) scheme – 2022, S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, – 14th July, 2022
• Received Indo Asian – Education Excellence Award 2022, Specialization : Chemical Engineering – REd Talks International, 28th February 2022
• Received Best Research Presentation Award – 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Engineering & Technology, Virtual – 24th October 2021
• Outstanding Reviewer Award, Nanotechnology Journal – IoP Publishing, 15th April 2021
• Received Seed Money Grant for the project “Fabrication of Novel Low Cost Biogas Sensors” under Crescent Seed Money (CSM) scheme-2021, S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, 11th March 2021
• Received Outstanding Woman Researcher, Specialization : Chemical Engineering – VENUS Women Award, Chennai, 6th March 2021
• Received Best Presentation Award – “4th International Conferences on Research & Developments in Engineering, Pharmacy & Management”, Virtual – 7th February 2021
• Received Best Presentation Award – “2nd International Conference on Research & Developments in Engineering, Pharmacy & Management”, Virtual – 13th December 2020
• Received Innovative Researcher & Dedicated, Excellent Professional Achievement Award, Specialization : Chemical Engineering – The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional, Chennai, 18th October 2020
• Received Seed Money Grant for the project “Production and Characterization of Oil from Plastic Waste for Commodity Applications” under Crescent Seed Money (CSM) scheme-2019, S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 31st January 2020
• Completed three-day training programme on “Internal auditing for quality management system based on ISO 9001:2015” training by M/s. TUV-SUD, Certificate No. TUVSA/AC/CT/2017/1138/O/0001/QM33/1/0008, 17th February 2018
• Awarded a cash prize under “Research Incentives Scheme of BSAU” in Research Publications category, 2012-2013
• Awarded Travel Grant – CSIR Travel Grant Scheme for attending International Conference on Environment 2008 (ICENV 2008), Penang, Malaysia, (Dec 15-18), 2008
• Awarded as CSIR-Senior Research Fellow, New Delhi, in April-2006 (2006-2010)

Resource Person / Seminars / Guest Lectures Delivered

Membership in Professional Bodies

• Indian Plastics Institute Member – (2022)
• REd Talks International: 1605-22Y
• The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional –  Educational Membership Registration Card Fellow (FSIESRP), Regd.No.LM171899481 – Life Time
• Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers IIChE (LM – 41587) – Life Time
• International Institute of Research in Multidisciplinary (SDT 2020 014) – Life Time