Kaushik Kundu - Biomass to H2-rich Syngas Production - Waste Reduction and Management Award
IIT Delhi - India
AUTHOR PROFILE
🎓 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Kaushik Kundu is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at IIT Delhi, where he has achieved an impressive CGPA of 8.45. His academic journey began with a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Calcutta Institute of Technology, followed by an M.Tech in Fuel Engineering from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, where he excelled with a CGPA of 9.45. His strong academic foundation reflects his dedication and expertise in the field of chemical engineering.
🔬 EXPERTISE IN HYDROGEN ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
Kaushik's research focuses on critical areas like the Hydrogen Economy, Reaction Engineering, and Thermochemical and Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Clean Energy. His work on catalyst development for methanol and DME production via CO2 hydrogenation, sponsored by IIT Delhi-GAIL, underscores his commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions through innovative research.
🧪 INNOVATOR IN BIOMASS CONVERSION AND CLEAN ENERGY
Kaushik has made significant contributions to the field of biomass conversion, as demonstrated by his M.Tech dissertation on the production of bio-coke from agricultural wastes. His research not only addresses the challenges of clean energy production but also offers sustainable solutions to the Indian metallurgical coal crisis, highlighting his innovative approach to energy engineering.
📊 ADVOCATE OF MACHINE LEARNING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
A strong proponent of integrating technology with engineering, Kaushik has utilized Machine Learning and ASPEN Modeling to optimize processes in chemical engineering. His work in predicting and optimizing syngas yield from biomass using Multivariate LSTM models has been recognized with the Best Poster Award at IIChE-CHEMCON 2023, showcasing his expertise in data-driven process optimization.
🔍 PUBLISHED RESEARCHER IN PRESTIGIOUS JOURNALS
Kaushik's research has been published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis and the Chemical Engineering Journal. His studies on optimizing Zn/Ce ratios in catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation and on the production of high H2-rich syngas from biomass gasification demonstrate his ability to contribute valuable knowledge to the scientific community.
🏆 AWARDED FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH
Kaushik has been recognized for his outstanding research contributions, receiving the Best Poster Award at the prestigious IIChE-CHEMCON 2023 conference. His award-winning work on syngas production from biomass using advanced predictive models underscores his impact in the field of chemical engineering.
🧑💻 SKILLED IN ADVANCED PROGRAMMING AND MODELING TOOLS
Proficient in MATLAB, PYTHON, and ASPEN, Kaushik leverages his programming skills to tackle complex problems in chemical engineering. His expertise in these tools allows him to develop and optimize innovative solutions, further enhancing his research in reaction engineering and clean energy production.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
CO2 hydrogenation to methanol over Cu-ZnO-CeO2 catalyst: Reaction structure–activity relationship, optimizing Ce and Zn ratio, and kinetic study
Authors: R. Singh, K. Kundu, K.K. Pant
Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
Year: 2024
Bio-coke: A sustainable solution to Indian metallurgical coal crisis
Authors: A. Anand, S. Gautam, K. Kundu, L.C. Ram
Journal: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
Year: 2023