Research expertise includes membrane technology, nanomaterials, wastewater treatment, biomedical engineering, environmental remediation, fuel cells, and gas separations. Currently, working on the fabrication of advanced membrane materials for wastewater treatment. Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Membrane Technology, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. Extensively worked on the development and characterization of the tailored polymer nanocomposite hollow fiber membranes for water treatment, gas separation, and biomedical applications. 25 research publications and 11 Indian patents/patent applications [link: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=o9mCBFYAAAAJ&hl=en] Won several awards at the national and international levels. Contact me at akshaymodi.india@gmail.com
Prof Shyamal Kanti Sanyal Memorial Award for the Best Ph.D. Thesis in the Area of Membranes Research
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), India
Award year: 2020
INAE Innovative Student Projects Award (Doctoral Level)
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), India
Award year: 2020
Institute Award for Excellence in Ph.D. Thesis Work
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
Award year: 2020
RG Manudhane Ph.D. Excellence Award
honor issuerIndian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
Award year: 2020
Blaustein Postdoctoral Fellowship
Jacob Blaustein Center for Scientific Cooperation (BCSC), Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Award year: 2020
Outstanding Young Chemical Engineer 2018 Award
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers-Mumbai Regional Chapter, India
Award year: 2018
Ambuja's Young Researcher's Award for doing Post-Graduate Studies in India after GATE Examination
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Kolkata, India
Award year: 2015
Gold Medal
National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India
Award year: 2013
Post Doctoral Researcher
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
01 Jul 2020 - present
Post Doctoral Researcher
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
01 Mar 2020 - 01 Jul 2020
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
01 Jul 2015 - 01 Mar 2020
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
01 Jul 2013 - 01 Apr 2015
Undergraduate Student
National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India
01 Sep 2009 - 01 Jul 2013