My research contributions in advanced functional materials, environmental nanotechnology, adsorption science, and sustainable water-treatment technologies have been recognized through several national and international awards, fellowships, and academic honors.

Awards & Achievements

1. InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Fellowship, KAIST, South Korea (2026)
   Selected as an InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Fellow for research on multifunctional hydrophobic coatings, underwater antifouling systems, and sustainable underwater energy technologies.

2. Encouragement Award 2024 – Brain Korea 21 (BK21), SKKU, South Korea
   Awarded in the Postdoctoral Researcher Category for research contributions in hydrogel-based nanoplastic removal technologies.

3. Dr. A. V. Rama Rao Foundation Award for Best Ph.D. Thesis & Research (CHEMCON 2022)
   National-level recognition awarded by the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE) for outstanding Ph.D. research contributions.

4. Best Thesis Award 2021 – IIT Guwahati
   Awarded for exceptional doctoral research in chemical engineering and transport-process intensification.

5. International Travel Grants (2019)
   Awarded competitive international travel grants by:
   • SERB-DST, Government of India (Greece)
   • CSIR-HRDG, Government of India (Thailand)

6. Reviewer for International Journals
   Active reviewer for leading international journals including AIChE Journal, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Cleaner Production, Materials Letters, Macromolecular Research, and related journals.

7. GATE Qualification and MHRD Fellowships
   Qualified GATE examinations and received MHRD Fellowships during both M.Tech. and Ph.D. programs in Chemical Engineering.

8. Academic and Professional Contributions
   Teaching Assistant for NPTEL certification courses in Fluidization Engineering, Fluid Flow Operations, and Chemical Process Intensification, along with academic service contributions in CHEMCON 2015 and the MHRD Ishan Vikas Academic Interaction Program.