Vihangraj V Kulkarni
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, National Institute Of Technology Silchar
0000-0003-4781-1786
About
My research focuses on developing sustainable solutions at the interface of water treatment, industrial waste management, and resource recovery, with an emphasis on circular economy principles. The goal is to convert environmental wastes into value-added resources while addressing critical challenges in water quality and pollution control.
My work has primarily involved the removal of heavy metals, dyes, and emerging contaminants from wastewater using adsorption-based processes. I have developed low-cost and efficient adsorbents derived from agro-residues, fly ash, and other industrial by-products, with a focus on adsorption mechanisms, kinetics, and process optimization.
A central theme of my research is the valorization of industrial and agro-industrial wastes. I explore the utilization of materials such as fly ash, non-coal ash, and biomass residues for applications in water treatment, construction, and energy recovery. My ongoing work includes developing guidelines for non-coal ash management and briquetting of agro-industrial wastes as sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, particularly for industrial applications.
To ensure real-world applicability, I integrate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) into my research. LCA helps evaluate environmental impacts across the life cycle, while TEA assesses economic feasibility and scalability. This combined approach supports the development of solutions that are not only technically effective but also economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
My future research aims to advance waste-derived functional materials, circular pathways for industrial waste utilization, and scalable treatment systems for complex wastewater. I am also interested in linking modern technologies with field-scale applications and traditional water management practices.
My long-term vision is to bridge laboratory research with industrial implementation by developing cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable environmental technologies aligned with national priorities in water and waste management.
Employment
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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Assistant Professor Grade I2026 - Present
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National Institute Of Technology Silchar Assistant Professor2019 - 2026
Education
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Publications (16)
- Application of Machine Learning Algorithms for Apportionment of River Water Quality Using Entropy-Based Water Quality Index Save
- Using variable weight theory and remote sensing analysis for real-time water quality assessment and prediction–a case study of Barak River, Assam, India Save
- ZIF-8 incorporated CeO2-CdS quantum dots @ 2D g-C3N4 nanosheets as a staggered type II heterojunction for decolouration of a set of dyes Save
- Fabrication of a bio-adsorbent material by grafting CeO2 quantum dots (QDts) over Areca nut shell biochar using Saccharum officinarum extract as a solvent/capping agent for adsorption of Methylene blue dye: Synthesis, material analyses, adsorption kineti… Save
- A comprehensive review of slaughterhouse wastewater treatment and concomitant resource recovery Save
- A comprehensive review of slaughterhouse wastewater treatment and concomitant resource recovery Save
- A robust bio-source mediated CeO2 – SnS2 quantum dots @Oryza sativa var. biochar, photo-adsorbent for removal of Baszol Violet 57L dye from aqueous discharge: Development, materialistic analyses, and its application Save
- Lake water quality assessment using spatial interpolation and the development of the WQI on an educational campus, Assam, India Save
- A review of water quality models and monitoring methods for capabilities of pollutant source identification, classification, and transport simulation Save
- Bandgap engineering approach for designing CuO/Mn3O4/CeO2 heterojunction as a novel photocatalyst for AOP-assisted degradation of Malachite green dye Save