Akshay Modi

Prof. Dr. Akshay Modi

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Israel
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Biography

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

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Honors and Awards

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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

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INAE Innovative Student Projects Award (Doctoral Level)

Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), India

Award year: 2020

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Institute Award for Excellence in Ph.D. Thesis Work

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India

Award year: 2020

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RG Manudhane Ph.D. Excellence Award

honor issuerIndian Institute of Technology Bombay, India

Award year: 2020

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Blaustein Postdoctoral Fellowship

Jacob Blaustein Center for Scientific Cooperation (BCSC), Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Award year: 2020

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Outstanding Young Chemical Engineer 2018 Award

Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers-Mumbai Regional Chapter, India

Award year: 2018

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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

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Gold Medal

National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India

Award year: 2013

Experience

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