Catalysis and Reaction Engineering (CARE) Group

AT LAB WORK:

During COVID (Manufactured and Supplied Saitizers) 

Recent News:

Congratulations to the team we got our manuscript accepted for publication in the Chemical Engineering & Technology Journal (Wiley) 

Dr. Zakir attended a week of Training Program on R&D Equipment under DST funded STUTI-21 project at NIT Warangal

Dr. Zakir has reviewed the manuscript for the journal, Chemical Engineering Journal Advances

Dr. Zakir has reviewed the two manuscripts for the journal, Process Safety and Environmental Protection

Congratulations! to DR. Mohd. Belal Haider for being selected for the most coveted post of Scientist at the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun

Congratulations! to DR. Mohd. Belal Haider for Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Calgary, Canada

Got Patent Application Published (Issue No-21/2021) with the Indian Patent Office with Application Number: 202111017308.

Published Two Book Chapters in Springer Nature.

Dr. Zakir has Reviewed Thirteen Manuscripts for the Journal of Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Dr. Zakir has reviewed the manuscript for the journal, ACS Applied Nano Materials

About Me:

DR. Zakir Hussain is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering & Dean of Research at Loyola Academy. He was a former HoD of the Chemical Technology Department (First and Oldest Department of Loyola, functioning since 1976) at Loyola Academy and as a Scientific Advisor at ProSam Bioscience Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad. 

Dr. Zakir has done a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (An “Institute of National Importance” along the Lines of IITs established by the 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 JNTU, Kakinada, and a Diploma (Chemical Engineering) from the 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 is a multidisciplinary fellow who always functions with a cross-, inter-, and multidisciplinary approach and obtained a PG Diploma in Cyber Laws and Intellectual Property Rights from the University of Hyderabad (An Institute of Eminence). He has completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy and Leadership from O P Jindal Global University (An Institute of Eminence) and a Master of Science (M.Sc) in Psychology from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (a State Government University), Hyderabad.

DR. Zakir has completed 9 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 Two Patent Applications with the Indian Patent Office and One Granted Patent from the United Kingdom. 

DR. Zakir has Many Awards for his Credit, and his Research Articles are published in Various High-Impact Factor International & National Journals, Book Chapters, and Monographs. He has presented his research at "25" 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 like ACS, Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, and various Conferences. 

DR. Zakir is a Third Party Evaluator (Research) for The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Seoul National University, South Korea. 

DR. Zakir is a Member of Various Scientific Societies like ASTM, ACS, IAAM, IAEng, SPE, IHRO, etc.

Contributions to the Scientific ADvancement:

(1) Recommended by Seoul National University as a Participant in the Academic Reputation Survey for the 2021 QS World University Rankings. 

(2) 3rd Party Evaluator (Research) for The School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea in the year 2021 (Link)

(2) 3rd Party Evaluator (Research) for The School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea in the year 2020 (Link)

(3) Scientific Advisor at Research and Development Company called "ProSAM Bioscience Pvt. Ltd.", Hyderabad (Link)

Department Representation:

During NAAC:

Preparation of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) and Presenting before the NAAC Peer Team/Committee. 

The YouTube link is given below for the PPT presented during the NAAC peer team visit chaired by  (Padma Shri Professor GD  Yadav) in October 2019 and my presentation is at H: m: s = 1: 40: 36.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwaYPGW0sck&t=6817s%29

During Autonomous Renewal:

Preparation of the Autonomous Renewal Report, PowerPoint Presentation (PPT), and Presenting before the Autonomous Inspection Committee:

1. Prof N C Gautam- Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Madhya Pradesh

2. Prof R Limbadri- Vice Chairman-I, Telangana State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad

3. Shri Sanjay Kumar- Section Officer, University Grants Commission, New Delhi

4. Prof O N Singh- Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

5. Prof D Sreeramulu- Dean, College Developmental Council, Osmania University, Hyderabad

Courses being Offered:

Chemical Engineering:

                                                       (1) Mass Transfer Operations (both theory and practical) (YouTube Link)

                  (2) Chemical Technology (both theory and practical) (YouTube Link)

                  (3) Instrumentation and Process Control (YouTube Link)

                  (4) Organic Surface Coatings Technology (YouTube Link)

General: 

(1) Value Education and Personality Development (for Department of Chemical Technology, Department of Electronics Technology, and Department of Computer Data Science) (YouTube Link)

Softwares:

                           (1) Aspen Plus

                            (2) Comsol Multiphysics

Research Communique: