Dr. Ajita Kumari is a dedicated scientist and researcher specializing in chemical engineering and mineral processing, currently serving at CSIR-NML Chennai. With expertise in column flotation, froth flotation, fines processing, selective flocculation, liquid-solid fluidization, coal preparation, and low-grade iron ore processing, she is committed to exploring sustainable and economical solutions to existing challenges in her field. Ajita holds a PhD in Mineral Processing from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, complemented by an M.Tech. in Mineral Engineering from the Indian School of Mines Dhanbad and a B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from Banasthali University, Rajasthan. Her extensive research portfolio includes numerous publications in journals, contributions to international and national conferences, and chapters in book series. Apart from her academic pursuits, Ajita is proficient in various software tools such as MS Office, Origin, Minitab, Canva, ANSYS, and MATLAB (Artificial Neural Network).
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Skills & Certifications:
- Column flotation
- Froth flotation
- Fines processing
- Selective flocculation
- Liquid-solid fluidization
- Coal preparation
- Low-grade iron ore processing
- MS Office, Origin, Minitab, Canva, ANSYS, MATLAB (Artificial Neural Network)
- Energy Literacy Training – Energy Swaraj Foundation
- Deep Learning Algorithm & Applications
Education:
- PhD (Mineral Processing), Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, 2015 – 2022
- M.Tech. (Mineral Engineering), Indian School of Mines Dhanbad, 2013 – 2015
- B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering), Banasthali University, Rajasthan, 2009 – 2013
Work Experience: 🔬
Scientist, CSIR-NML Chennai, 2019 – Present
Professional Affiliations:
- Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Institution of Engineers (India)
- Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers
Research Focus:
Studying sustainable and economical solutions to existing issues in chemical engineering and mineral processing.
Publication Top Notes:
Performance characterization and misplacement studies of liquid–solid fluidized bed density separator for coal beneficiation using Taguchi-ANOVA method
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Comparative Evaluation of Natural and Synthetic Flocculants on Selective Metal Recovery from Low-Grade Iron Ore Slimes
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Development of a novel biocollector for flotation of low grade graphite ore
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Flotation of Low-Grade Graphite Ore Using Collector Derived from Low-Density Polyethylene Waste
Utilizing a sustainable surfactant from Cucurbita pepo seeds for eco-friendly flotation of non-coking coal in sustainable energy applications