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Assist Prof Dr. Bhaskar Deka | Desalination | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Bhaskar Deka, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India

👨‍🏫 Assist Prof Dr. Bhaskar Deka is an accomplished environmental engineer and Assistant Professor at the Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. His journey includes a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from City University Hong Kong, where he specialized in Desalination and Membrane Distillation. Dr. Deka has a diverse background, serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at CityU, Senior Research Associate, and Visiting Research Fellow at esteemed institutions globally. His expertise extends to nanotechnology and water technology, with prior roles in renowned organizations. Recognized for outstanding academic performance, Dr. Deka is a Technology Readiness Level Booster at IIT Roorkee, adding value to the field of environmental engineering. 🌐🌊🎓

🎓 Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (Desalination, Membrane Distillation) from City University Hong Kong (2019). M.Tech. in Water Resources (Utilization & Environmental Management) from IIT Guwahati, India (2008). Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Assam Engineering College, Gauhati University, India (2006).

🌐 Employment Experience:

Assistant Professor, Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee, India (10th September 2020 – Present). Joint Faculty, Centre for Nanotechnology, IIT Roorkee, India. Postdoctoral Fellow, Membrane and Water Technology Laboratory, City University of Hong Kong (1st January 2020 – 2nd September 2020). Senior Research Associate, Membrane and Water Technology Laboratory, City University of Hong Kong (2nd September 2019 – 31st December 2019). Visiting Research Fellow, Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC), KAUST, Saudi Arabia (November 2016 – April 2017).

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Technology Readiness Level Booster, IIT Roorkee, India. Outstanding Academic Performance Award, City University of Hong Kong. Research Tuition Scholarship (RTS), City University of Hong Kong. UGC Research funding, Government of Hong Kong. GATE qualified. Visiting Research Fellow at WDRC, KAUST, Saudi Arabia.

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 957.
  • Citations – 957.
  • h-index – 15.
  • Documents – 44.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

🔍 Research Focus:

👨‍🔬 Assist Prof Dr. Bhaskar Deka pioneering research revolves around the advancement of membrane distillation techniques, with a primary focus on engineering multifunctional membranes. His work includes the development of electrospun nanofiber membranes featuring innovative coatings for enhanced flux and anti-wettability. Dr. Deka specializes in re-entrant hierarchies and surface energy manipulation of membranes, as demonstrated in the creation of superomniphobic and superhydrophobic membranes. His contributions extend to the desalination of challenging water sources, including low surface tension oily seawater. Dr. Deka’s research emphasizes sustainable membrane technologies, offering solutions for water treatment and desalination with high efficiency and robustness. 🌐🧪🌊

Publications Top Note:

Bhaskar Deka | Desalination | Best Researcher Award

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