Prof. Tejas Pradyuman Joshi
Professor of Chemistry,
Department of Chemistry,
Controller of Examination (OSD),
M. K. Bhavnagar University
Former Joint Secretary, UGC,
MoE, Govt. of India
tejas2709@gmail.com
tpj@mkbhavuni.edu.in
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Teaching/Research Experience
PG Classes (M.Sc. Chemistry): 18 years
Research experiences : 18 years
Research Project completed = 3
Ph.D. students: Undergoing: 2 Completed: 2
Book Published = 5 (National Publisher)
Research Paper published = 26
Research paper/General talk/Lecture delivered at conference/workshop/seminar/:
Invited Guest/Speaker/Talk = 24
International Conference/Seminars = 22
National Conference = 12
Record of academic services
Record of research activities
(a) Ph. D Topic: Aqueous Solution behavior of Single & Mixed Surfactants (2006)
PhD Supervisor: Prof. P. Bahadur
Faculty: Science, Department of Chemistry
University: Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, India.
(b) Sponsored Research Project undertaken:
1) Principal Investigator, UGC-Minor Research Project, 1/07/ 2012 – 31/03/2014 (1,50,000)
2) Principal Investigator, UGC-Minor Research Project, 1/04/ 2006 – 31/03/2009 (60,000)
3) Project Fellow, UGC-DAE, BARC, 24/06/2003 – 30/09/2004
(c) D.S.T and C.S.I.R International Travel grant for presenting research paper in China
· Visit abroad for Research work presentation:
i) Australia: International Symposium 3 – 16 Feb 2007
ii) China: International Conference 28 – 31 Oct 2007
iii) Japan: International Conference 24-27 Nov 2015
iv) Malaysia: International Conference 8-11 Aug 2017
v) Russia: International Conference 10 – 14 Sep 2018
Research Publications
1) “Aggregation behavior of a PEO-PPO-PEO block copolymer + ionic surfactants mixed systems in water and aqueous salt Solutions” J. Mata, T. Joshi, D. Varade, G. Ghosh and P. Bahadur. Colloids and Surfaces, 247 (2004) 1 – 7.
2) “Effect of salt on the micelles of cetylpyridinium chloride” D.Varade, T. Joshi, V. K. Aswal, P. S. Goyal, P. A. Hassan and P. Bahadur. Colloids and Surfaces, 259 (2005) 95 – 101.
3) “Micellar behavior of mixtures of sodium dodecyl sulfate and dodecyldimethylamine oxide in aqueous solutions” D. Varade, T. Joshi, V. K. Aswal, P. S. Goyal, P. A. Hassan and P. Bahadur. Colloids and Surfaces, 259 (2005) 103 – 109.
4) “Micellization and interaction of anionic and nonionic mixed surfactant systems in water” Tejas Joshi, Jitendra Mata and Pratap Bahadur. Colloids and Surfaces, 260 (2005) 209–215.
5) “Conductometry and Thermodynamics study of metal dodecyl sulfates in aqueous solution” Tejas Joshi, Jitendra Mata and Tejas Patel. Journal of Dispersion Science Technology, 28 (2007) 1158–1163.
6) “Micellization and interaction properties of aqueous solutions of mixed cationic and nonionic surfactants” Tejas Joshi, Bhavesh Bharatiya, KetanKuperkar. Journal of Dispersion Science Technology, 29 (2008) 1 – 7.
7) “Mixed Micellization of Dodecyldimethylamine Oxide with Bilesalts in Aqueous Solutions” Tejas Joshi, Yogesh Kadam. Journal of Dispersion Science Technology, 30 (2009) 1273–1276.
8) “Amphiphilic molecular system: For the extraction of harmful aromatic species” Tejas P Joshi. International Review of Applied Engineering Research, Vol-3 No. 5 (2013) 72 – 74.
9) “Novel Nanoaggregates of Surfactants and Block Copolymers” Tejas P Joshi. Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research, Vol-2 No. 1 (2015) 20-23
10) “Surfactant behavior in environment” Tejas P Joshi. Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research, Vol-2 No. 14 (2015) 1176 – 1179.
11) “Cloud Point Phenomena of Mixed Block Copolymers” Tejas P Joshi. Journal of Dispersion Science Technology, Vol-37 Issue 6 (2016) 816 –819.
12) “A Short History and Preamble of Surfactants”. Tejas P Joshi International Journal of Applied Chemistry, Volume 13, Number 2 (2017) pp. 283-292.
13) “Significance of Amphiphilic Block Copolymer Micelles and its Characteristics” Tejas Joshi International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Volume 1, Issue –5 (2017) pp. 407-411.
14) “A Concise Review on Surfactants and Its Significance” Nikunj Dave & Tejas Joshi International Journal of Applied Chemistry, Volume 13, Number 3 (2017) pp. 663-672.
15) “Cloud point analysis: Influence of additives on polysorbate” Nikunj Dave & Tejas Joshi Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, No 4, 39 (2018) 548 – 551.
16) “Interaction of Bile Salts with Cetylpyridinium Chloride: Surface Tension and Viscosity Measurements” Tejas Joshi Current Physical Chemistry, Volume 8, Issue 2, (2018) 86 – 94.
17) “Surface activity and antimicrobial performance of synthesized gemini surfactant and silver nanoparticles loaded gemini surfactants integrated with microscopy and scattering investigation” Bharatkumar Kanoje, Riddhi Joshi, Tejas Joshi, Jigisha Parikh, Ketan Kuperkar, Emergent Materials, Springer International Publishing, Volume 3, (2020) Pages 213–222.
18) “The Supremacy of Amphiphiles: Annihilating the Coronavirus” Tejas Joshi, International Journal of Applied Chemistry, Volume 18, Issue 1 (2022), Pages 27-33.
19) “Analytical Tools for Characterization of the Micellar Surfactant System” Tejas Joshi, International Journal of Applied Chemistry, Volume 19, Number 2 (2023), Pages 99-107.
20) “A research article on polymeric surfactant and its applications”, Tejas Joshi, International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 10 (02), (2023), Pages 185–188.
21) “Comprehending the Concepts of Surfactant System Models, Theories of Mixing, and Mixed Micelle” Tejas Joshi, International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, (2023), Volume 11, issue 5.
22) “A Review: Surfactant Properties and Micellar Structure” Tejas Joshi, International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, (2023), 11:5.
23) “Physicochemical Properties of Cetrimonium Bromide in Electrolytes and Nonelectrolyte Environments”, Riddhi H. Joshi, Nikunj N. Dave and Tejas P. Joshi, Current Physical Chemistry, Volume 14, Issues 1, (2024), Pages 32 – 46.
24) “Physicochemical and molecular docking studies of tween 20 in the presence of NaX salts and hydrotropes in aqueous media”, Riddhi Joshi, Abhishek Oza, Kuldip Kukadiya, Medha Pandya, and Tejas Joshi, Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, July 2024
25) “Physicochemical experiments of Polysorbate 80 with organic and inorganic additives in an aqueous solution”, Nikunj Dave, Riddhi Joshi and Tejas Joshi, Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A,Volume 98, (2024) Pages 2529–2535
26) “Facile synthesis of SDS-capped ZnO nanotubes using aloe barbadensis miller in micellar system and their application in electrochemical cell for energy harvesting”, Kuldip M. Kukadiya, Abhishek D. Oza, Riddhi H. Joshi, Eman Ali. SK, Tejas P. Joshi, Surfaces and Interfaces, Volume 72, (2025), 106973.
Invited Talk
24) Delivered a special lecture to the students of Class 6 - 8 on the topic of " Kargil: A War of Wisdom, Pride and Inspiration" (કારગિલ: જ્ઞાન, ગૌરવ અને પ્રેરણાનું યુદ્ધ) at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Primary School No. 76, Bharatnagar, Bhavnagar, on dated 26th July 2025.
23) Invited as a speaker in the Bridge course on Advanced Level Chemistry for MSc students organised by the Department of Chemistry, Ganpat University, on the topic “Basic Concepts on Physical Chemistry”, dated 8th July 2025.
22) Delivered an Expert Lecture on the topic “Shaping Your Future with NEP 2020: Flexibility, Credits & Dual Degree Paths” in the Orientation session organized by Shree Swaminarayan College of Computer Science, Bhavnagar on dated June 26th, 2025.
21) Invited as a speaker to deliver a talk on “Indian Knowledge System (IKS): Bridging Tradition and Modern Education” as part of the In-Person NEP-2020 Student Sensitization Sessions on 20th February 2025, organized by Sir P.P. Institute of Science, Bhavnagar.
20) Invited as a Speaker and delivered talk on “NEP2020 in Action: Strengthening Research through UGC Initiative” as a part of Prof. R.G. Kothari Lecture Series on dated 28th September 2024, organized by the Department of Education, M.K. Bhavnagar University.
19) Invited as a Speaker and talk on “Scientific Writing & Research Methodology: Tools, Techniques, & Best Practices” in the course work event organized by the Department of Physics on dated 3rd September 2024.
18) Invited as a Speaker and delivered a talk on “Unveiling Research Methodology: Key Tools, Techniques, & Best Practices” in the course work session organized by the Department of Gujarati on dated 13th Aug 2024.
17) Delivered an Expert Lecture on the topic “Empowering Your BCA: Effective Use of the Academic Bank of Credit” in the Orientation session organized by Swami Sahajanand College of Commerce & Management, Bhavnagar on dated July 26th, 2024.
16) Invited as a speaker in an Expert Lecture Series on the topic “Unlocking Opportunities: Understanding the Academic Bank of Credit and Strategies to Maximize Your Credits” on dated 22nd July, 2024 at Department of Education, M.K. Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar.
15) Invited as a speaker to deliver lecture on “Navigating the Academic Bank of Credit: Strategies for Accumulating and Utilizing Credits in Your BCA Journey” to orientate BCA fresh students at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul college, Sardarnagar, Bhavnagar on 19th July 2024.
14) Delivered Talk on “Academic Plagiarism: A Comprehensive Overview” at Department of Statistics, M.K. Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar on 24th April 2024.
13) Delivered Talk on “How to write a Research Paper” at Department of Statistics, M.K. Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar on 23rd April 2024.
12) Invited as a speaker to deliver talk on “NEP implementation in Research” on 23rd march 2024 in Short Term Training Program (STTP) on Empowering Faculty in Research & Innovation in collaboration with Association Indian Universities (AIU) at Ganpat University, Mehsana, Gujarat.
11) Invited as a Guest lecturer to deliver talk on “Solid State Chemistry” on dated 16 Mar. 2024 (two session) at the Department of Chemistry, KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj.
10) Invited as a Keynote Speaker and delivery talk on “Transformative Education: Navigating the National Education Policy 2020 Landscape” in One day Workshop Sponsored by ICSSR, organized by Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, Gujarat on dated 16 Feb. 2024.
9) Invited as a Resource person and delivered a talk on “Surfactant Chemistry: Fundamentals and a critical role in fostering sustainable environmental research” in the UGC Sponsored 4th Online Refresher Course in Chemistry organized by UGC-HRDC of Gujarat University, Ahmedabad on 17 Oct. 2023.
8) Invited talk on “Importance of NEP-2020 and implementation” at National education Policy-2020 organized by Govt. Girl College, Shivani, Narmadapuram on 23 Aug. 2023.
7) Invited talk on “ABC, NAD implementation and its advantages to both students and institutions” at Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Sardarshahr, Rajasthan on 19th – 20th Aug., 2023.
6) Chief Guest and speaker on the Subject “Academic Bank of Credit and its advantages to students and higher education institutions” held at Doon University, Dehradun on 18th – 19th May 2023.
5) Guest of Honor & Invited Talk on the subject “Innovative Chemistry in Environment Solutions” at National Conference on Chemistry & Environment (NCCE-2023) held at Department of Chemistry, S. P. University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Anand, Gujarat on 17th – 18th March 2023.
4) Invited Talk on “NAD implementation and advantages” at Workshop on National Academic Depository organized by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi on 14th March 2023.
3) Invited Talk on the subject “Innovative Practices in Chemistry” at National Conference on Innovative Practices in Bioscience, Chemistry, Nanoscience & Environment (IPBCNE-2023) held at P.P. Savani University, Surat, Gujarat on 3rd – 4th March 2023.
2) Invited Talk on “Research Methodology” at Department of Statistics, M.K. Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar on 17 March 2021
1) Invited Talk on “Urkund Plagiarism Software” at Department of Statistics, M.K. Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar on 16 March 2021.
Research paper presented at International and National Conference/Seminars
Research paper presented in International Conference
1) International Conference of Soft Matter (ICSM 2004) organized by ISSST and Centre for Surface Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. 18-20 November, 2004. “Micellar behavior of mixtures of sodium dodecyl sulfate and dodecyldimethylamine oxide in aqueous solutions”. POSTER.
2) Australian Colloids and Interface Symposium 2007 (ACIS 2007) at Coogee Beach Crowne Plaza, Sydney, Australia. 4-8 February, 2007. “Interaction and Micellization of aqueous Mixed Surfactant Systems: Cationic and Nonionic”. POSTER.
3) 2nd Asia Conference on Colloids & Interface Science organized by Key laboratory of Colloidal and Interface Chemistry, Shandong University, Jinan, P.R. China. 27-31 October, 2007. “Mixed Micelle from Nonionic and Ionic Surfactants”. POSTER.
4) International Conference on Soft Systems (ICSS-2008) organized by ISSST and Centre for Surface Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. 13-15 February, 2008. “Interaction Properties and Stability of Mixed Micelles of C12Em and N-Alkyltrimethylammonium Bromides”. POSTER.
5) 4th International Congress of Environmental Research organized by GPCB and SVNIT, Surat. 15-17 December, 2011. “Investigation of ionic and nonionic mixed micelles in aqueous media”. ORAL.
6) 14th International Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences (CONIAPS-XIV) on Physical Sciences Interface with Humanity organized by SVNIT, Surat. 22-24 December, 2011. “Investigation of ionic and nonionic mixed micelles in aqueous media”. ORAL.
7) Innovative Trends in Natural/ Applied Sciences and Energy Technology for Sustainable Development (ITNASETSD 2013). Organized by Krishi Sanskriti, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 27-28 July, 2013. “Amphiphilic molecular system: For the extraction of harmful aromatic species”. ORAL.
8) International Conference on “Chemical, Environmental, Bioprocess, Textile, Mining, Material and Metallurgical Engineering” (CEBTME-2015) Organized by Krishi Sanskriti, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 17-18 January, 2015. “Novel Nanoaggregates of surfactants and block copolymers” (Contribution a Research paper). POSTER.
9) International Conference On “Agriculture, Food Engineering and Environmental Sciences- Sustainable Approaches” (AFESA- 2015) Organized by Krishi Sanskriti, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 9-10 May, 2015. “Surfactant behavior in environment” (Contribution a Research paper). POSTER.
10) 6th Asian Conference on Colloids and Interface Science (ACCIS 2015) organized by ASCASS, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan. 24-27 November, 2015. “Study of clouding behavior of block copolymer”. POSTER.
11) International Conference on Recent Trends in Science and Engineering (ICRTSE 2016) organized by Govt. V.Y.T. PG. Autonomous college, Durg (C.G). 15-16 January, 2016. “Characterization of block copolymer: Cloud point study”. POSTER.
12) 22nd ISCB International Conference (ISCB 2016) organized by Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists and UKA Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat. 6-8 February, 2016. “Mixed micelles and Polymeric micelles as drug solubilizing agents and drug delivery vehicles. POSTER.
13) International Conference on Science: Emerging scenario and future challenges (SESFC 2016) organized by Him Science Congress Association, Himalchal Pradesh, India sponsored by Springer. 11 – 12, June 2016. “Micelles as drug delivery systems or as targeting systems”. POSTER.
14) International Conference on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences (ICRCS-2017) organized by Govt. Engineering College, Bikaner, Rajasthan. 12 – 13, January 2017. “Polymeric micelles as carrier for the delivery of hydrophobic drugs” POSTER.
15) 3rd International Young Scientist Congress (IYSC-2017) organized by International Science Community Association in collaboration with Ganpat University Mehsana, Gujarat. 8 and 9 May, 2017. “Importance of block copolymer micelles as drug delivery agents” POSTER.
16) International Conference on Science: Emerging Scenario & Future Challenges (SESFC 2017) organized by Him Science Congress Association, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India.1-2 July, 2017. “Amphiphilic block copolymers micelles for drug delivery vehicles”. POSTER.
17) The 7th Asian Conference on Colloid & Interface Science (ACCIS 2017) organised by Asian Society for Colloid and Surface Science joined with University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 8 – 11 August 2017. “Influence of additives on polysorbates and amphiphilic drug”. POSTER.
18) 13th International Conference on “Recent trends in Engineering Science and Management (ICRTESM-18) organized by Vedant College of Engineering & Technology, Bundi, Kota, Rajasthan. 21 – 22 January 2018. “Application of block copolymer micelles as drug delivery agents”. ORAL. (Received best paper presented award).
19) Vth International Conference on Colloid Chemistry and Physicochemical Mechanics organized by Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russia. 10 – 14 September 2018. “Investigation of the effect of additives on the clouding behavior of polysorbates 20 and 80”. POSTER.
20) 7th Asian Network for Natural & Unnatural Materials, Department of Chemistry, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. 27 – 29th September 2019. “Application of micellar surfactant-polymer system”. POSTER.
21) The 7th HSCA International Conference on Chemical, Physical and Biological Sciences, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. 20 – 21st October 2019. “Applications of amphiphilic molecules: Surfactant and block copolymers”. ORAL
22) International Conference on Materials for Environment (ICME 2020), Department of Chemistry, Govt. V.Y.T. PG Autonomous College, Durg, Chhattisgarh. 24 – 25th January 2020. “Characterization of CPyCl + bile salts micellar systems in aqueous media”. POSTER
Research paper presented in National Conference
1) National Symposium on Polymer Science, Dept. of Chemistry, S. P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. 3-4 December, 2002. “Clouding and micellar behavior of ethylene oxide-propoylene oxide (EPE and PEP) block copolymers and their mixtures in aqueous solution”. ORAL
2) National Seminar on Polymers, Surfactants and Gels organized by ISSST at Dept. of Chemistry, M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara. 11-13 March, 2005. “Effect of salt on the micelles of cetylpyridinium chloride”. ORAL.
3) National Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences and Future Prospects organized by Govt. V.Y.T. PG. Autonomous college, Durg (C.G). 11-12 October, 2011. “Analysis of mixed dodecyl (C12) type of surfactants in aqueous media”. POSTER.
4) National Conference on Basic sciences as Foundation of Applied Sciences and Technology (BSFAST) 2012, organized by Sir P. P. Institute of Science, M.K. Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar. 19-20 February, 2012. “The function of micellar surfactant solutions for the removal of harmful polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons”. POSTER.
5) Innovations and Recent trends in Drug Discovery Techniques, Radio –Labeling and applied Science Research, organized by UKA Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat. 23-24 January, 2015. “Block copolymer micelles for controlled drug delivery”. POSTER.
6) National Conference on THE FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND POTENTIAL INTERFACES (FCSPI-2015) organized by School of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. 10-11 April, 2015. “Removal of harmful PAHs by surfactants system”. POSTER.
7) 34th Annual national Conference organized by Indian Council of Chemists and UKA Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat. 26-28 December, 2015. “Block copolymer micelles as drug delivery agents”. POSTER.
8) UGC sponsored National Conference on Modern Trends in Chemical Sciences organized by Dept. of Chemistry, Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. 30-31 January, 2016. “Studies on characteristic of mixed micelles” POSTER.
9) National seminar on Recent scenario in Science and Technology organized by Faculty of Technology and Engineering, M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. 27th February, 2016. “Mixed micellar assemblies in aqueous solution”. POSTER.
10) One Day National Conference on Recent Trends in Material Science and Technology (RTMST-2017) organized by North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra. 4th February. 2017. “Polymeric and mixed micelles as drug targeting system”. POSTER.
11) National Conference On Advances in Science & Technology – an Interdisciplinary Approach (ASTIA – 2018) organized by Department of Chemistry, Sophia Girls’ College (Autonomous), Ajmer, Rajasthan. 15 – 16 October 2018. “Smart polymeric micelles for effective drug delivery vehicles”. POSTER.
12) National Conference on Academic-Industrial Interaction on Surfactants, nanomaterials, Biosciences & Environmental Remediation by P.P. Savani University, Surat, Gujarat. 9th Feb. 2020. "Physiochemical studies of polysorbates 20 and 80 under the influence of additives”. POSTER.
13) 22nd National Conference on Surfactants, Emulsions and Biocolloids (NATCOSEB-XXII), organised by the Department of Chemistry, University of Kashmir, in collaboration with ISSST and Jadavpur University. 27 – 29 Aug. 2025. "Aloe-Assisted Synthesis of SDS-ZnO Nanotubes for Energy Harvesting" ORAL.
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