Dr. Pratikkumar Lakhani
Mahidol University, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara., Gujarat National Law University, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Research areas: Chemical Engineering · Catalysis · Catalysis for Biomass Conversion · Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies · Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis
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About
Pratikkumar Lakhani is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Thailand. He received his Ph.D. in Heterogeneous Catalysis from the Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. He was awarded the prestigious Mahidol University International Postdoctoral Fellowship (Fiscal Year 2025), and His research primarily focuses on heterogeneous catalysis for sustainable chemical transformations and biomass valorization.
Employment
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Mahidol University International Postdoctoral Researcher2025 - Present
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. Temporary Lecturer2023 - 2025
Education
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Gujarat National Law University PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights2023 - 2023
- 2020 - 2024
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Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Master of Science2017 - 2019
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (39)
- A bifunctional copper phyllosilicate/SAPO-11 catalyst for tandem hydrodeoxygenation and hydroisomerization of fatty acid methyl esters to sustainable aviation fuel Save
- Structure–property relationships in Mg–Al hydrotalcites and derived mixed oxides for biomass conversion Save
- A Comprehensive Review on Xylitol Production: Experimental and Theoretical Insights, Research Gaps, and Future Perspectives Save
- Simultaneous Deoxygenation and Isomerization for Environmentally Sustainable Biofuel Production: A Review of Bifunctional Ni‐Based Catalysts Save
- Front cover: Design of a rhenium-decorated mesoporous nickel phyllosilicate-derived Ni–Re/MCM-41 catalyst for efficient hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone Save
- Engineering support-dependent structures of Co catalysts on MgO, MgAl, and Al₂O₃ for selective transformation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone Save
- Cover Feature: Emerging Heterogeneous Catalysis for Valorization of Biomass‐Derived Platform Molecules: The Systematic Review Toward Sustainable Biorefinery Applications (Adv. Energy Sustainability Res. 2/2026) Save
- Emerging Heterogeneous Catalysis for Valorization of Biomass‐Derived Platform Molecules: The Systematic Review Toward Sustainable Biorefinery Applications Save
- Unveiling the role of Ni-Re catalyst on diverse supports for efficient hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone under near atmospheric H2 pressure Save
- Design of a rhenium-decorated mesoporous nickel phyllosilicate-derived Ni–Re/MCM-41 catalyst for efficient hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone Save
- Tailoring Re-loaded core–shell Ni structures embedded in mesoporous silica for the selective transformation of levulinic acid into γ-valerolactone Save
- Visible-Light-Driven Synthesis of Benzimidazoles Using a Nickel Oxide-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride Photocatalyst Save
- Lithium-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride: Optimized Design for Visible-Light Photocatalytic Application Save
- A Tailored Montmorillonite-Silica-Graphene Oxide-based Composite for Enhancing Chiral Catalytic Application Save
- A comprehensive review of the catalytic transformation for biomass derivatives into high-value fuels and chemicals over bimetallic Ni-Re catalysts Save
- Support materials impact on green synthesis and sustainable processing via heterogeneous catalysis Save
- Synthesis of Chiral β-Aminoketones via Encapsulated Chiral Zn(II)–Salen Complex Save
- Harnessing bimetallic oxide nanoparticles on ionic liquid functionalized silica for enhanced catalytic performance Save
- Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation and Dye Degradation Studies Save
- Montmorillonite-Silica-Graphene oxide composite incorporating with chiral thiourea for the Strecker reaction Save