Vaibhav Andhalkar
Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology LUT, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Abasaheb Garware College, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Research areas: Engineering · Biomedical Engineering · Biofuel production and bioconversion · biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties · Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
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About
Dr. Vaibhav Vilas Andhalkar is a Postdoctoral Researcher at LUT University, Finland, specializing in sustainable biopolymers, biomass valorization, and circular bioeconomy. He holds a Ph.D. from Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain, with expertise in integrated biorefinery processes, chemo-enzymatic catalysis, and biodegradable polymers. His current research focuses on developing bio-based polymers, functional materials, and sustainable chemical processes. His broader research interests include green chemistry, chemical recycling, life-cycle assessment, and techno-economic analysis, with an emphasis on advancing resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable technologies.
Employment
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Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology LUT Post-doctoral researcher (Teaching and Research Staff)2026 - Present
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Universitat Rovira i Virgili Post-doctoral researcher2026 - 2026
Education
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Universitat Rovira i Virgili Ph.D in Chemical Engineering2020 - 2025
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Abasaheb Garware College Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry2008 - 2010
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University of Pune Bachelor of Science2005 - 2008
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (5)
- Biorefinery design with combined deacetylation and microwave pretreatment for enhanced production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and efficient carbon utilization from lignocellulose Save
- From agricultural waste to value: Integrated chemo and biocatalytic biorefinery processes to produce 2-furoic acid Save
- Integrated Biorefinery Design with Techno‐Economic and Life Cycle Assessment Tools in Polyhydroxyalkanoates Processing Save
- Combined conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into high-value products with ultrasonic cavitation and photocatalytic produced reactive oxygen species-A review Save
- Valorization of Lignocellulose by Producing Polyhydroxyalkanoates under Circular Bioeconomy Premises: Facts and Challenges Save