Dr. Prabhat Patel, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, China, India
Dr. Prabhat Kumar Patel is a dedicated researcher and Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China. With a strong background in Environmental and Civil Engineering, he specializes in water and wastewater treatment, biopolymer synthesis, and heavy metal remediation. Holding a Ph.D. from IIT Guwahati, he has contributed significantly to the field through numerous high-impact publications and international collaborations. Dr. Patel has also mentored graduate students, guiding them in research projects related to urban wastewater recycling, pollutant adsorption, and sustainable environmental practices. His expertise extends to machine learning applications for air quality prediction. Recognized for his innovative approach, Dr. Patel has received accolades for his research contributions. His professional journey is driven by a passion for sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, making him a prominent figure in the field of environmental engineering and advanced material science.
Professional Profile
Google Scholar
Suitability of Summary for Best Researcher Awards
Dr. Prabhat Kumar Patel is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award based on his extensive research contributions, mentoring experience, and academic credentials. His expertise in environmental engineering, particularly in water and wastewater treatment, bio-polymer derivatives, and heavy metal remediation, is evident from his doctoral research and numerous publications in high-impact journals. His ongoing postdoctoral research at Harbin Institute of Technology further solidifies his commitment to advancing environmental science.
His publication record demonstrates a strong research impact, with multiple articles indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Scopus. His studies focus on adsorption-based removal of pollutants, an area of growing global importance. The high number of citations, H-index, and i10-index indicate his research’s influence in the field. Additionally, his active participation in conferences, editorial roles, and contributions to book chapters further emphasize his dedication to knowledge dissemination.
🎓 Education
Dr. Prabhat Kumar Patel has a distinguished academic background in environmental and civil engineering. He is currently pursuing a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in 2023, focusing on bio-polymer derivatives for wastewater treatment. Prior to that, he completed his M.Tech in Environmental Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad, in 2017 with an impressive CGPA of 8.65. His academic journey began with a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, where he graduated with 81.2% in 2014. His strong foundation in science and engineering was established through his Higher Secondary (65%) and Secondary (78.6%) education under the Uttar Pradesh Board. His academic credentials reflect his commitment to sustainable environmental research and technological advancements.
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Prabhat Kumar Patel has extensive experience in both academia and research. He served as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, from August 2023 to July 2024. Previously, he was a Guest Lecturer at the same institute in 2018. As a Teaching Assistant during his Ph.D., he contributed to courses on Environmental Engineering, Air Pollution, and Solid Waste Management. He has also been an active student mentor under the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan, guiding students in environmental research projects. Additionally, Dr. Patel has editorial experience, having assisted in publishing books on biodiversity conservation and agro-processing technologies. His work involves coordinating online classes, organizing workshops, and mentoring students on projects related to wastewater treatment, adsorption techniques, and sustainability. His role in research and education highlights his dedication to advancing environmental engineering solutions.
🏅 Awards and Recognition
Dr. Prabhat Kumar Patel has received numerous accolades for his contributions to environmental science and engineering. His research on chitosan-based adsorbents for wastewater treatment has earned recognition in high-impact journals. He was awarded research fellowships and travel grants for presenting his work at international conferences. He has been recognized by institutions such as IIT Guwahati and MNNIT Allahabad for his excellence in environmental engineering research. His mentorship of students in sustainable water treatment projects has also been acknowledged. Additionally, Dr. Patel has contributed as an editorial assistant to scientific publications on biodiversity and food processing. His contributions to the field, including innovative applications of machine learning in air quality prediction, have been cited extensively. His growing citation indices (H-index: 6, i10-index: 6) reflect his research impact, making him a notable figure in the domain of sustainable environmental engineering.
Dr. Prabhat Kumar Patel possesses a diverse range of research skills in environmental science and engineering. His expertise lies in synthesizing biopolymer derivatives for adsorptive removal of pollutants, including dyes, heavy metals, and noble metals from industrial wastewater. He has worked extensively on the development of low-cost adsorbents and the treatment of urban wastewater streams. His research extends to machine learning applications for air quality prediction and environmental data analysis. Dr. Patel has also conducted techno-economic assessments of sustainable environmental technologies. His ability to integrate computational modeling with experimental research has enhanced his contributions to sustainable water treatment methodologies. His skills include advanced spectroscopic characterization, adsorption kinetics modeling, and environmental impact assessment. His proficiency in coordinating interdisciplinary research projects has made him a valuable contributor to environmental sustainability initiatives globally.
Publication Top Notes
- Title: Adsorptive removal of Zn, Fe, and Pb from Zn dominant simulated industrial wastewater solution using polyvinyl alcohol grafted chitosan variant resins
Authors: PK Patel, LM Pandey, RVS Uppaluri
Citation Count: 63
Year: 2023
- Title: Highly effective removal of multi-heavy metals from simulated industrial effluent through an adsorption process employing carboxymethyl-chitosan composites
Authors: PK Patel, LM Pandey, RVS Uppaluri
Citation Count: 28
Year: 2024
- Title: Synthesized carboxymethyl-chitosan variant composites for cyclic adsorption-desorption based removal of Fe, Pb, and Cu
Authors: PK Patel, LM Pandey, RVS Uppaluri
Citation Count: 22
Year: 2023
- Title: Cyclic desorption based efficacy of polyvinyl alcohol-chitosan variant resins for multi heavy-metal removal
Authors: PK Patel, LM Pandey, RVS Uppaluri
Citation Count: 21
Year: 2023
- Title: Batch adsorption characteristics of Dowex Marathon MSA commercial resin for Au (III) removal from synthetic electroless plating solutions
Authors: PK Patel, S Nagireddi, RVS Uppaluri, LM Pandey
Citation Count: 21
Year: 2022
- Title: Multi-metal Adsorption and Cyclic Desorption Characteristics of Zn²⁺ and Cu²⁺ Constituting Multi-component Synthetic Wastewater System Using Commercial Sorbents
Authors: PK Patel, LM Pandey, R Uppaluri
Citation Count: 11
Year: 2022
- Title: Cyclic adsorption and desorption characteristics of citric acid-chitosan variant resins for Pb, Fe, and Zn removal from simulated mining and agricultural wastewater system
Authors: PK Patel, LM Pandey, RVS Uppaluri
Citation Count: 5
Year: 2024
- Title: Evaluation of a triethylenetetramine-chitosan derivative for the removal of palladium ion from an intricate adsorbate system
Authors: S Nagireddi, PK Patel, AK Golder, RVS Uppaluri
Citation Count: 2
Year: 2025
- Title: Adsorption of emerging pollutants utilizing chitosan derivatives: Recent advances and future perspective
Authors: PK Patel, RVS Uppaluri
Citation Count: N/A
Year: 2025
- Title: Conceptual techno-economic analysis of chitosan derivative resin and commercial sorbents for multi-heavy metal removal
Authors: PK Patel, LM Pandey, RVS Uppaluri
Citation Count: N/A
Year: 2025