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Dr. Nilesh

UPL University of Sustainable Technology, Shroff S R Rotary Institute of Chemical Technology, North Maharashtra University

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Biography: Dr. Nilesh Prakash Badgujar

Distinguished academician, researcher, and chemical technologist with over two decades of experience in paints, coatings, pigments, and sustainable process development. He currently serves as a Professor & Head at the UPL University of Sustainable Technology, Ankleshwar, India, a position he has held since 2025. His career in academia began as a Lecturer in 2005 at the University Institute of Chemical Technology (UICT), NMU, Jalgaon, followed by roles as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, steadily building a reputation for strategic leadership, innovation, and cost optimization.

Academic Foundation
Earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Technology (2019) from UICT, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, with a thesis titled "Physicochemical Characterization, Process Engineering and Mathematical Modeling of Pigmented Dispersion for Utilization in Formulation of Coatings," guided by Prof. (Dr.) R. D. Kulkarni (Vice Chancellor, Mumbai University). Holds an M.Tech in Chemical Engineering (2009), a B.Tech in Paints Technology (2005), and a Diploma in Chemical Engineering (2002).

Research & Publications
An active contributor to pigment and coating science, published extensively in SCI-indexed journals, including the Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, Next Research, and Pigment & Resin Technology. Recent work (2024–2025) focuses on:

Photocatalytic advancements of titanium dioxide (TiO₂)

Green surfactants for enhanced pigment dispersion

Mathematical modeling of particle size distribution in phthalocyanine blue pigments

Acrylic emulsion coatings using high-speed dispersers and bead mills

Nano-enhanced antifungal paints

Sustainable synthesis of iron oxide nano pigments via cavitation techniques

Presented research at major international symposia, including the Surface Protective Coating Symposium (New Delhi) where won a Second Paper Award (2010), and the 41st Annual Waterborne Symposium (New Orleans, USA, 2014).

Patents & Industry Projects
Holds two granted Indian patents:

"Process for the treatment of paint sludge" (Patent No. 400225) – converting hazardous paint sludge into usable primer.

"Process for production of Nano size Iron Oxide Pigment" (Patent No. 354749).

Successfully led and commercialized multiple industry-funded R&D projects, including:

Paint sludge recycling for Shivalik Waste Management Ltd. Nalagarh.

Fluoropolymer anti-corrosive coatings for Ami Polymers Pvt. Ltd. Ankleshwar

Nano-TiO₂ water-based coatings for cotton fabric (Bhoomi Glow-sign, Amreli).

Academic Leadership & Mentorship
Guiding PhD students, Guided numerous M. Tech, B. Tech, and B.E. projects in paint, dye, pigment, and chemical engineering. Co-Principal Investigator on a UGC Major Research Project (2011–2014) worth ₹9.36 lakhs, focusing on dispersion technology.

Committed to eco-friendly, clean technologies that bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application—particularly in waste valorization, nanomaterial dispersion, and high-performance coatings.

Employment

  • UPL University of Sustainable Technology Professor & Head
    2014 - Present
  • Shroff S R Rotary Institute of Chemical Technology Professor

Education

  • North Maharashtra University Ph.D.

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (19)