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Rishav Chand
Chemical Engineering @ DTU | 2021
Chemical Engineering Ph.D. Student at DTU - Technical University of Denmark
Ph.D. student from DTU Chemical Engineering with extensive experience in catalysis, reaction engineering, chemical kinetics, emission control, product characterization, and process development and optimization. Besides trying to save the world with my research, I am equally passionate about photography, traveling and exploring new cuisines and cultures, music (trained in ...read more
Applied Universities
Academic Details from Current/Recent University
Education
CountryDenmarkUniversityTechnical University of DenmarkIntake2021DegreePhDProgramChemical EngineeringSpecializationsCatalysis, Kinetics, Sustainable Engineering, Reaction Engineering, Green Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Scholarships
01 Otto Mønsted Foundation Grant
Funding for research stay at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
02 Otto Mønsted Foundation Grant
Funding for congress participation at the 18th ICC- International Congress on Catalysis, France
Research and Publications
October 15, 2020Screening suitable refinery distillates for blending with HTL bio-crude and evaluating the co-processing potential at petroleum refineries
November 15, 2019Evaluating the potential for bio-fuel upgrading: A comprehensive analysis of bio-crude and bio-residue from hydrothermal liquefaction of agricultural biomass
October 1, 2018Performance of water gas shift reaction catalysts: A review
Projects/Thesis
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Catalytic removal of N2O from ship flue gas using ammonia as fuelTechnical University of Denmark (DTU)
Working on developing catalysts for N2O decomposition and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of N2O using ammonia as a reductant.
Research Assistant
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N2O decomposition and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of N2O using ammonia as reductantAnker Degn Jensen
Co-supervised 3 students who worked on the N2O abatement project for their Bachelor’s thesis
Teaching Assistant
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Large Scale Exercises in Process Technology and Chemical Unit OperationsSteen Larsen
Providing support for different unit operations in courses offered by the Pilot Plant at DTU, especially for a 4-week Summer University for International students
Application Profile
Skills
Computer: MS Office Suite, C, C++ and Python programming languages, Aspen Plus and HYSYS, Ansys Fluent, AutoCAD, X’Pert HighScore Plus, ChromeleonTM CDS, OriginPro, Design-Expert, TopSpin, CasaXPSLaboratory: Chemical, equipment and data handling, catalyst and nanomaterial synthesis, operating continuous and batch reactors, characterization techniques - BET, XRD, XPS, GC-MS, NMR, SEM-EDX, FTIR, TGA, TPD.Industry: Quality management, production planning and control, process optimization, overseeing third-party manufacturing, liaising between different departments.Polyglot - fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali and Odia
Test Scores
Exam TypeScoreGRE326TOEFL113
Research and Publications
Projects/Thesis
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Synthesis of nano-structured sulphur-doped TiO2 photocatalyst for improved photocatalytic activity under the irradiation of visible lightNational Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT-RKL)
Sulphur-doped TiO2 and pure TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized and a comparative study was carried out on the photocatalytic degradation of Methylene Blue under the irradiation of visible light using each of the synthesized catalysts. The photocatalytic activity of the nanoparticles was studied using a modified photocatalytic reactor that was previously designed for this purpose. The Methylene Blue solution was characterized using UV-visible spectrophotometry at 664 nm to determine the extent of photocatalytic degradation. It was observed that sulphur-doped TiO2 nano-photocatalysts degraded the organic dye to a lower concentration in lesser time than pure TiO2 nano-photocatalysts and hence, it was concluded that the former has better photocatalytic activity under the irradiation of visible light.
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Designing an efficient, economic and practically feasible prototype of a visible-light photo-catalytic reactorNational Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT-RKL)
The photocatalytic reactor was designed specifically for studying the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 under the irradiation of visible light. The reactor consisted of a spacious cardboard chamber, suitably reinforced by pillar supports, to house the reaction system and all other apparatus. A halide lamp was used as the source of visible light. The inner surfaces of the reactor were covered with aluminum sheets so that the light rays were focused onto the reaction system after multiple reflections from the inner reflective surfaces. To maintain the inside temperature, fresh air was circulated through the reactor via two fans mounted opposite to each other, on two lateral surfaces of the reactor chamber. The intensity of incident light improved by more than 300% and the temperature-rise reduced by more than 40% when the modified reactor prototype was used for carrying out the photocatalytic reaction.
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Synthesis, Characterization and Comparative Study of LSCM and Ce-substituted LSCM anode powders for application in Solid Oxide Fuel CellsNational Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT-RKL)
Nano-structured LSCM and cerium-substituted LSCM anode powders were synthesized via the Sol-gel process for different stoichiometric ratios of lanthanum, strontium, and cerium. The synthesized LSCM and Ce/LSCM anode powders were characterized using FESEM, XRD, and BET techniques to determine their chemical composition and physical and morphological properties. XRD analysis confirmed the formation of LaCrO3 phase (having the desired perovskite structure) in all the samples. It was also observed that the particle sizes in the microstructure and the average crystallite sizes decreased and the specific surface areas increased for the anode powders as the amount of lanthanum was decreased or as the amount of cerium substitution was increased.
Extra-curricular Activities
01 Content Writer and Event Manager
‘Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth' (SPIC MACAY), NIT Rourkela Chapter
02 Member
AstroNITR, the Astronomy and Astrophysics Club of NIT Rourkela
03 Awards and Participations
1. Awarded Debashis Memorial Award for the "Best All-Rounder Student of the Fourth Year" for 2015-2016 in the Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Rourkela. 2. Awarded Distinction Certificates in Hindustani Classical Vocals, Hindustani Classical Instrumentals (Harmonium and Tabla) by Akhila Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai (India). 3. Podium finish in multiple Intra-Hall Solo Song (Vocals) and Instrumentals (Tabla) Competitions at NIT Rourkela. 4. Represented my Hall of Residence in the Inter-Hall Chess and Table Tennis Competitions at NIT Rourkela. 5. Participated in International Model United Nations (iMUN) held at Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang (India).
Co-curricular Activities
01 Awards and Participations
1. Presented a Review Paper on ‘Graphene Based Gas Sensors’ in National Conference on Modern Trends in Engineering Solutions (NCMTES-2013) sponsored by AICTE and was awarded the distinction of ‘Best Paper’ in the aforementioned conference. 2. Was offered the Summer Research Fellowship by the Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS) in 2015 and was among 384 engineering students selected from all across India. 3. Awarded the prestigious National Talent Search Scholarship (NTSE-2008) organized by NCERT and was amongst the top 1000 students awarded in India. 4. Secured All India Rank 76 in the National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) in 2004. 5. Secured All India Rank 10 and 6 in successive years in the D.A.V. Talent Search Examination.
Work & Education
Work History
December 2023September 2023(3M) | University of Wisconsin–Madison Honorary Associate (Visiting Researcher) Worked on the synthesis, characterization, and testing of Fe-zeolite catalysts for N2O reduction by NH3 | |
PresentDecember 2021(3Y, 7M) | Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Ph. D. Student Working on developing catalysts for N2O decomposition and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of N2O using ammonia as a reductant. | |
December 2019September 2017(2Y, 3M) | University of Saskatchewan Graduate Student Research Assistant • Provided research assistance while working on my graduate program: experimentation, characterization, interpretation, and documentation. • Bio-fuel extraction and upgrading: Developed a hydrodeoxygenation catalyst that is almost 200% as efficient as commercial catalysts. One US patent application has been published. | |
April 2017July 2016(9M) | ITC Limited, PCPB (Personal Care Products Business) Division Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) • Shift Management: Ensured smooth operation of machines, availability of raw and packaged materials, efficient utilization of manpower, and adherence to the highest quality standards. • Improving the Yield of Handwash and Shampoo Products: Investigated factors that led to losses in bulk yield, proposed and implemented countermeasures, and achieved ~1.5% bulk recovery per batch. • Fragrances: Monitored on-line quality, supervised AQL and PQRS activities, executed monthly production plans, and facilitated the trials and product launch of the first pocket perfumes in India. | |
July 2015May 2015(2M) | Indian Institute of Technology – Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) Summer Research Fellow (Indian Academy of Sciences) Project title: Synthesis of Copper-Ceria Nanofibers via Electrospinning Method and their Characterization; facilitated research pertaining to the synthesis and development of Water-Gas Shift Reaction (WGSR) catalysts. | |
June 2014May 2014(1M) | Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) Summer Research Intern Worked on a project entitled “Water/Air Quality Monitoring in the Critically Polluted City of Korba” in association with the state and central pollution control boards. |
Education History
PresentDecember 2021(3Y, 8M) | PhD Chemical Engineering • Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Thesis - Catalytic removal of N2O from ship flue gas using ammonia as fuel | |
December 2020September 2017(3Y, 3M) | Masters Chemical Engineering • University of Saskatchewan Thesis - Extraction and Upgrading of Bio-Crude and Bio-Residue from Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Agricultural Biomass | |
May 2016July 2012(3Y, 10M) | Bachelors Chemical Engineering • National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT-RKL) Thesis - Synthesis, Characterization and Comparative Study Of LSCM and Ce-substituted LSCM Anode Powders For Application In Solid Oxide Fuel Cells |