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Dr. Bharat A. Bhanvase is a distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University (LITU), Nagpur, where he also serves as Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering and Head of the Chemical Engineering Department. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pune. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Lecturer at Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune from 2003 to 2007, and later as Associate Professor at the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. His academic journey reflects a commitment to advancing chemical engineering education and research in India.
Dr. Bhanvase's research specializations encompass nanofluids for enhanced heat and mass transfer, process intensification through ultrasound and hydrodynamic cavitation, sonochemical processes, synthesis of polymer and ceramic nanocomposites, wastewater treatment technologies, and solid waste management. He has authored or edited 13 books, including 'Nanofluids for Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals, Sustainable Manufacturing and Applications' (2021, Elsevier), 'Process Intensification for Chemical and Biotechnology Industries', 'Novel Water Treatment and Separation Methods: Simulation of Chemical Processes' (2022), and 'Process Modeling, Simulation, and Environmental Applications in Chemical Engineering'. With over 105 peer-reviewed journal papers, 71 book chapters, and 5 granted patents, his scholarly output has amassed more than 6,500 citations on Google Scholar, achieving an h-index of 47. Notable publications include 'Reduced Graphene Oxide-Fe3O4 Nanocomposite Based Microencapsulation for High Performance Hybrid Supercapacitor' (2019, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research). Dr. Bhanvase has been honored with the Fellowship of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences (FMASc) and the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (FIIChE), as well as recognition in Stanford University's list of the top 2% scientists worldwide. His contributions have a profound impact on sustainable chemical processes, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering.