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Zakir Hussain

ProSam Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, O. P. Jindal Global University, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Andhra University College of Engineering

Research areas: Energy · Fuel Technology · Biodiesel Production and Applications · Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies · Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes

ORCID iD 0000-0002-2213-0573
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DR. Zakir Hussain is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering &Dean of Research at Loyola Academy.
DR. Zakir has a Master of Business Administration (Strategy and Leadership) from O P Jindal Global Institute of Eminence, and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Psychology from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (State Government University), Hyderabad.
DR. Zakir obtained PG Diploma in Cyber Laws and Intellectual Property Rights from The University of Hyderabad (An Institute of Eminence) after Obtaining a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (An “Institute of National Importance” along the Lines of IIT’s Established by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India), Jais, Uttar Pradesh. As mandated by the Ordinance of Ph.D. he has done rigorous Ph.D. coursework at The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.
DR. Zakir completed his M.Tech. (Chemical Engineering) from Andhra University, B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering) from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, and a Diploma (Chemical Engineering) from Government Polytechnic, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He has qualified for a rigorous course for a Post Diploma in Fire and Industrial Safety Management from Bharat Sevak Samaj (National Development Agency Established in 1952 by the Planning Commission, Government of India).
DR. Zakir has completed "12" short-term courses from Prestigious Organizations like The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing-Indian Space Research Organization (IIRS-ISRO), Elsevier, American Chemical Society (ACS), Publons by Clarivate Analytics, etc. He has filed and published Two Patent Applications with the Indian Patent Office.

DR. Zakir has Many Awards for his Credit and has uploaded and published around 300 videos on YouTube. His YouTube channel has more than 1000 subscribers and many likes. Recently he got an appreciation for his videos from YouTube.
Research Articles are Published in Various High-Impact Factor International (Science Citation Index, Scopus) & National Journals, Book Chapters, and Monographs. He has supervised around 100 undergraduate projects and 2 postgraduate projects both in-house and at other universities. He has presented his research at "27" National & International Conferences, Seminars, and Symposiums.
DR. Zakir has Attended "33" Seminars and completed "8" Workshops & "11" Faculty Development Programmes Conducted by Various Prestigious institutes of the Government of India. He Organized Many Scientific Events Such as Webinars, Guest Lectures, Industrial Visits, Seminars, Lab-to-School Programs, and Virtual Industrial Tours.
DR. Zakir has a Blend of Industrial and Academic Experience. His Research Expertise & Interest includes Catalysis (Heterogeneous and Homogeneous), Biomass Utilization & Conversion, Biofuels & Biodiesel Production, Simulation, Green Separations, Ionic Liquids, Carbon dioxide (CO2) Capture, Natural Gas Sweetening, Dye Removal, Adsorption, Materials Science & Engineering, Deep Eutectic Solvents, Bio-degradation, Intellectual property rights; patent laws; Rural education / Rural development.
DR. Zakir is a Reviewer for Various International Journals Published by World-Renowned Publishers and various Conferences.
1. ACS Applied Nano Materials (Impact Factor= 6.140) (Publisher: - American Chemical Society)
2. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (Impact Factor= 5.477) (Publisher: - Elsevier)
3. Process Safety and Environmental Protection (Impact Factor= 7.926) (Publisher: - Elsevier)
4. Chemical Engineering Journal Advances (Publisher: - Elsevier)
5. South African Journal of Chemical Engineering (Publisher: - Elsevier)
DR. Zakir is a Third-Party Evaluator (Research) consecutively for the last 3 years for The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, at the Prestigious Seoul National University, South Korea (World University Ranking =29).

DR. Zakir is a Member of Various Scientific Societies like American Standard Testing Materials (ASTM), USA (ID:- 2038848), American Chemical Society (ACS), United States (ID:-30836741), International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), Sweden (ID:-898291913257), International Association of Engineers (IAEng), Hong Kong (ID:-205782), International Society for Research & Development, United Kingdom (ID:-SM3140904947), The Institute of Research Engineers & Doctors, USA (ID:-AM101000581429), Materials Today Community, UK, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) (ID:-4378489), New Zealand Society for Safety Engineering, New Zealand (ID:-1159376), International Human Rights Organization (IHRO), New Delhi (ID:-IHRO/2018/1091), Composite Excellence Center of Asia (CECA), Gujarat (ID: -20207145)

Employment

  • ProSam Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. Scientific Advisor
    2019 - Present
  • Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Teaching Assistant
    2014 - Present
  • Andhra University College of Engineering Teaching Assistant
    2012 - 2014
  • The Sirpur Paper Mills Limited Apprentice
    2006 - 2007
  • Rain Industries Ltd Apprentice
    2006 - 2006

Education

Projects & Funding

  • CO2 capture using Ionic liquids: Experiments & molecular modelling Science and Engineering Research Board
    2013 - 2017

Publications (28)