Pradip Kumar Tewari | Membrane Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Pradip Kumar Tewari, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India.

Prof. Pradip Kumar Tewari is a renowned expert in the fields of water, energy, environment, and membrane technologies. He currently serves as the Chair of the Jal Jeevan Mission at IIT Jodhpur. His contributions span across nuclear desalination, nanocomposite membranes, and water technologies. With over 40 years of experience, Prof. Tewari has held distinguished roles in academia and research, working with prestigious organizations like BARC. He has led numerous high-impact projects related to desalination and water purification and has been awarded for his contributions to science and technology.

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Education and Experience

Education:

Ph.D. (Engineering), IIT Bombay, 1987
PG, BARC Trombay (Currently HBNI), 1977
B.Sc. (Engineering), HBTI Kanpur, 1975

Professional Experience:

Head/Jal Jeevan Mission Chair Professor, IIT Jodhpur (2019–Present)
Professor, HBNI, Mumbai (2008–2018)
Raja Ramanna Distinguished Fellow, BARC (2015–2018)
Distinguished Scientist, BARC (2014–2015)
Head, Desalination Division, BARC (2003–2015)
Scientific Officer, BARC (1977–2003)

Suitability For The Award

Prof. Pradip Kumar Tewari is highly suitable for the “Best Researcher Award” due to his extensive contributions to the fields of water technologies, energy, and environment, particularly in membrane technologies, nuclear desalination, and nanocomposite membranes. His illustrious academic background, professional achievements, and impactful research projects underline his candidacy. Below is a suitability summary:

Professional Development

Prof. Pradip Kumar Tewari’s career spans decades of excellence in research and academia. He has played a pivotal role in water and energy sectors through numerous high-profile projects funded by agencies like the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Department of Atomic Energy. His work includes advancements in nuclear desalination, AI/ML-based water models, and rural water purification. Prof. Tewari’s efforts have greatly contributed to sustainable water solutions in rural India, with a focus on improving water access and quality. His leadership in interdisciplinary research makes him a driving force in his field.

Research Focus

Prof. Pradip Kumar Tewari’s research focus includes water purification, energy solutions, and membrane technologies. He specializes in nuclear desalination and the development of nanocomposite membranes, aiming to address global water scarcity and environmental challenges. His innovative work integrates AI/ML models for water quality prediction and sustainable solutions for rural water systems. His expertise in membrane technology has made significant impacts on thermal desalination and water treatment processes. Prof. Tewari’s research also contributes to energy-efficient water purification technologies and environmental sustainability.

Awards & Honors

Fellow, Indian Chemical Society, 2022
Fellow, Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), 2017
Neena Saxena Excellence in Technology Award for Hybrid Membrane Technology, 2013
Group Achievement Award for Nuclear Desalination Demonstration Project (NDDP), 2009
CBIP-Jawahar Lal Nehru Birth Centary Research Award, 2006
Hari Om Ashram Prerit SSBhatnagar Award, 1997
International Desalination Association (IDA) Award, 1995
National Merit Scholarship, UP Board of Education, 1969

Publications Top Notes

Carbon nanotube membranes for desalination and water purification: Challenges and opportunities – Nano Today, 7 (5), 385-389, 2012. Cited by: 243
Extraction of uranium from the concentrated brine rejected by integrated nuclear desalination plants – Desalination, 235 (1-3), 9-32, 2009. Cited by: 159
Nanocomposite Membrane Technology – 2016. Cited by: 43
Nano-ZnO impregnated inorganic–polymer hybrid thin-film nanocomposite nanofiltration membranes: an investigation of variation in structure, morphology and transport properties – RSC Advances, 5 (43), 34134-34151, 2015. Cited by: 38
Development, characterization and performance evaluation of positively-charged thin film-composite nanofiltration membrane containing fixed quaternary ammonium moieties – Separation Science and Technology, 46 (6), 933-943, 2011. Cited by: 30
An engineering scale study on radiation grafting of polymeric adsorbents for recovery of heavy metal ions from seawater – Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 41 (8), 1101-1108, 2009. Cited by: 30
Polyhydroxamic acid sorbents for uranium recovery – Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A: Pure and Applied Chemistry, 43 (4), 2006. Cited by: 30
The application of membrane reactor technology in hydrogen production using S–I thermochemical process: A roadmap – International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 37 (4), 3612-3620, 2012. Cited by: 29
Composite polyamide reverse osmosis (RO) membranes–recent developments and future directions – BARC Newsletter, 321, 43-51, 2011. Cited by: 29