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Shikha Gupta
Chemical Engineering @ UTwente | 2024
PhD candidate
Inspired and enthusiastic to promote sustainability, current research work of my PhD tenure at University of Twente primarily focuses on the development of bio-based plastics. Driven by the goal of finding industrially viable solutions for biomass and plastic recycling, my work blends insights from both academia and industry. This journey ...read more
Applied Universities
Academic Details from Current/Recent University
Education
CountryNetherlandsUniversityUniversity of TwenteIntake2024DegreePhDProgramChemical EngineeringSpecializationsBiochemical Engineering
Projects/Thesis
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Conversion of woody biomass via liquefaction into thermocomposites/coatingsUniversity of Twente
Detailed investigation of various biomass, liquefaction process and its potential applications in the field of bio-based plastic
Teaching Assistant
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Thermodynamics and FlowsheetingDr MP Ruiz Ramiro
Unit operation and process modelling on Aspen plus
Part-time Work
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Event hostIndian Student Association
Hosting/Volunteering/Organizing various tech/cultural fest or events here in Enschede for Indian/International community
Application Profile
Skills
Public speakingHydraulics & line sizingExcellent communication & presentationCompèring & HostingAspen plusChemASimLCA
Test Scores
Exam TypeScoreIELTS8
Projects/Thesis
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Mixed Matrix Membrane (MMM) for Gas Separation SCOE, Pune
Review on properties of Titania nanotubes (TNTs) were compared with other MMMs suggesting its enhanced permeability and selectivity among different gases
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Microreactor assisted Synthesis of Nano-silver hydrogen peroxide SCOE, Pune
Nano- silver using reducing agent with enhanced antibacterial property was synthesized by adding hydrogen peroxide through in-situ process
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Process technologyBPCL Mumbai Refinery
• Carried out Feasibility study of advance oxidation process for treating refinery waste water in Effluent treatment plant. • Executed Feasibility study of fluidized catalytic cracking unit to reduce catalyst waste in slurry.
Voluntary Work
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VolunteerNetwork for Youth
NGO for upliftment of youth from underprivileged and deprived background
Extra-curricular Activities
01 Leadership position roles
● Committee member of Magdeburg Indians association, Magdeburg. ● Member of CEE Department Student Council, OVGU, Magdeburg- International student in charge. ● Membership of INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING under Pune Student Chapter 2017/18. ● Co- General Secretary of Chemical Engineering Department, Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune, India.
Co-curricular Activities
01 Achievements/Representation
● Published review paper in 11th & 12th Annual Session of Student Chemical Engineering Congress, Sep 2015 & 16, Hyderabad, India • Awarded as a “Junior Scientist” by Former President of India (Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam), 20th National Children Science Congress, held at Jaipur National University, Jaipur, India
Work & Education
Work History
December 2023July 2023(5M) | BASF, Ludwigshafen am Rhein Graduate Intern • Overviewed and designed acrylic acid purification process from competitors patents. • Carried out thermodynamic simulation of designed process in BASF state of art simulation tool “ChemaSim” • Optimized and analyzed various process relevant parameters. • Improved process parameters based on comparisons of different competing processes with the BASF existing process. | |
July 2023January 2023(5M) | Max Planck Institute, Magdeburg Graduate Research Assistant Depolymerization of plastic PA6 into monomer using effective solvent • Carried out extensive laboratory experimental trials for chemical & physical recycling of PA 6 flakes. • Analysed yield and composition of depolymerised product using characterization techniques. • Worked on feasibility study of pre-defined test process using Aspen plus/DW Sim. • Assessed environmental impact parameters of process energy efficiency using life cycle assessment tool-OpenLCA. | |
September 2021December 2019(1Y, 8M) | Toyo Engineering, Mumbai Process Engineer • Carried out calculation for design of control valve sizing, line sizing and vessel sizing, pump hydraulics. • Developed project documentations such as process layout, flow charts and lists, process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagrams(P&ID) for Cooling Water, steam, gas fuel and liquid fuel, instrument air and nitrogen, oily water drainage. • Prepared and checked tender and plans documents, API datasheets, process equipment datasheets, process instruments datasheets, line list, Control Narratives & start-up /shutdown procedure, operating manuals. | |
September 2019September 2018(1Y) | Bharat Petroleum Cooperation Limited, Mumbai Refinery Apprentice Trainee • Carried out Feasibility study of advance oxidation process for treating refinery waste water in Effluent treatment plant. • Executed Feasibility study of fluidized catalytic cracking unit to reduce catalyst waste in slurry. • Analyzed implemented strategies to save spent caustic consumption in refinery. • Developed strategies to save steam spent on soot blowing of furnace. |
Education History
PresentOctober 2024(10M) | PhD Chemical Engineering • University of Twente | |
July 2024October 2021(2Y, 9M) | Masters MS in Chemical and Energy Engineering • Otto-von Guericke University (1.4/5 Grade) Thesis - Laboratory investigation of achieving purity and yield of recycled polymer mixture | |
August 2018August 2014(4Y) | Bachelors BE in Chemical Engineering • Sinhgad Colllge of Engineering (82.14 Grade) Thesis - Microreactor assisted Synthesis of Nano-silver hydrogen peroxide |