Education

• Ph.D., Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis (2017)

• M.S., Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis (2015)

• B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay (2011)

Prof. Sameer Patel is an Assistant Professor in the Discipline of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar. He leads the Energy, Environment, and Exposure Laboratory (EEEL) at IIT Gandhinagar. His current research encompasses various aspects of energy, environment, and human exposure with an emphasis on understanding their nexus. In his spare time, he loves to cook and read about the aviation industry.

Education

• Joined IITGN Ph.D. program in 2021

• M.Tech., Earth Sciences, IIT Gandhinagar (2020) 

• B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, Uttarakhand Technical University (2016)

He got his initial research exposure during his M.Tech., where he worked on the adsorption of heavy metals, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and the detection of PPCPs in different water compartments. In his Ph.D. research, his broad area of focus includes indoor air quality and aerosols. He would love to explore various aspects of indoor air quality and, as a member of the EEEL, would try to contribute something meaningful to society. In his free time, he loves watching web series, soccer, and movies. He also enjoys discussing political scenarios with friends and family. His love for mountains is unconditional. 

Education

• Joined IITGN Ph.D. program in 2021

• M.Tech., Civil Engineering, MNNIT Allahabad (2021) 

• B.Tech., Civil Engineering, WBTU (2016)

In his master’s, he worked on waste management for Class Z cities of India and focused on designing an integrated plan for the functional elements of waste management, starting from waste generation to final scientific disposal. He is very intrigued by the environment in and around us and is interested in working in this field. In his spare time, he enjoys reading books (literature, philosophy, etc.), playing badminton and chess, traveling, and exploring. 

Education

• Joined IITGN Ph.D. program in 2023

• M. Tech., No

• B.Tech., Environmental Engineering, GEC Valsad (2023)

He developed a keen interest in environmental issues during a 9th-grade state science project, which focused on the interaction between the environment and human activities. He went on to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, further fueling his passion for environmental sustainability. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN), focusing on the Green Building Rating System and sustainable buildings, with a particular emphasis on indoor air quality. Beyond academics, he is dedicated to personal writing—a wordsmith, published writer, and poet. He embraces the philosophy of “one life,” striving to accomplish as much as possible and live without regrets. 

Education

• Joined IITGN Ph.D. program in 2023

• M.Tech., Thermal Engineering,  Nirma University  (2022) 

• B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, UPES (2020)

He is currently engaged in a Ph.D. program in Environmental Engineering at the EEE Lab of IIT Gandhinagar. His academic trajectory, spanning undergraduate and postgraduate studies, revolves around the fascinating intersection of energy and the environment. He is passionate about exploring sustainable solutions and finds great joy in delving deep into the complexities of this field. Beyond academics, he enjoys traveling and reading literature from across the globe. Exploring diverse landscapes fuels his curiosity, while reading allows him to engage with different cultures and gain a deeper understanding of the world around him. 

Education

• Joined IITGN Ph.D. program in 2024

• M.Tech., Civil Engineering, IIT Ropar (2024)

• B.Tech., Civil Engineering, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar (2022)

His research focuses on developing a compact, low-cost Environmental Quality Monitor using multiple sensors and deploying a dense city-wide network for reliable long-term air quality monitoring. It further analyzes high-resolution spatio-temporal data to identify pollution patterns and develop deep learning models for short-term forecasting. Additionally, his work aims to design and validate a next-generation low-cost PM sensor with improved accuracy, stability, and energy efficiency.

Education

• Joined IITGN Ph.D. program in 2024

• M.Tech., Civil Engineering, NIT Warangal (2024)

• B.Tech., Civil Engineering, NERIST, Arunachal Pradesh (2019)

She is a passionate environmentalist with a strong focus on sustainable practices and circular economy culture. Her previous research work includes developing a prototype of filtration units for iron removal using different organic filter media, as well as studying the adsorption of heavy metals using valorized municipal solid waste. She is actively involved in sports, especially table tennis, handball, and basketball. Currently, her research focuses on the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) from particulate matter, their role in inducing oxidative potential, and understanding the associated toxicity mechanisms. 

Education

• Joined IITGN M. Tech. program in 2024

• B.Tech., Civil Engineering, Utkal University (2024)

He is working on PM2.5 exposure assessment in different urban microenvironments in Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar twin city area. This include exposure measurement in different transport microenvironments, at traffic intersection, indoor restaurants and underground parking. This study aims to find the contribution of these microenvironments to the daily exposure.

Education

• Joined IITGN M. Tech. program in 2024

• B.Tech., Civil Engineering, NIT Manipur (2024)

Working on the temporal variation of carbon dioxide in public transportation system and its possible cognitive effects at different observed concentrations. To highlight the importance of ventilation and regulation of policies for IAQ regarding CO2 in confined transportation microenvironments.

Education

• Joined IITGN M. Tech. program in 2025

• B.Tech., Civil Engineering, (2025)

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Education

• Joined IITGN M. Tech. program in 2025

• B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, RGUKT, Nuvzid (2025)

His research work focuses on modeling carbonation and calcination processes using Python by integrating reaction kinetics with mass and heat transfer in particle-scale systems. During his undergraduate studies, he worked on carbon capture simulations using Aspen Plus. His academic interests lie in sustainable energy systems and developing computational models to understand and optimize complex chemical processes.