Awards, Accolades and Recognitions
Special Mention
National Award for Technology Innovation, Category: Innovation in Polymeric Materials, in ‘Petrochemical and Downstream Plastic Processing Industry’ by Department of Chemical and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, New Delhi, India (2017)
The National Awards are given for outstanding contribution to Research & Development (R&D) leading to less energy consumption, better plastic waste management, increase in product life cycle, development of innovative new products, quality standards, recycling and other emerging areas. These awards are also intended to enhance innovative capacities to the level of international recognition. The ultimate objective is to develop and maintain the petrochemical industry as a globally competitive industry using eco-friendly processes & technologies. The award consists of a Shield, a Citation and a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh to the winners.
Title of the research: Production and Characterization of Biopolymer Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) from Terrestrial Invasive Weeds
Awarded by: Shri Ananthkumar (Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs), and Shri Mansukh Lal Mandaviya (Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shipping, Road Transport & Highways)
Press Release: Press Information Bureau, Government of India, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Visit other announcements: 1- YouTube (Watch from 42:25 - 43:35 mins); 2- IITG Newsletter: Jan - Mar 2017 (Ref: Page # 20); 3- Best Current Affairs.
Cash Prize: 2,00, 000 INR
Research Recognitions
Early Career Scientist Travel Award, American Chemical Society (ACS) Geochemistry Division, 2024 ACS Fall meeting, Denver, Colorado, USA (2024)
Presentation details: Microfluidics Investigation on Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Potential of Carbonated Brine Flooding, ACS Fall 2024, Denver, CO, USA, Aug 18-22, 2024.
Journal Publication - Pradhan and Bikkina (2022): Selected as ‘Editor’s Choice article’ in Eng journal (2022)
Publication details: An Analytical Method to Estimate Supersaturation in Gas-liquid Systems as a Function of Pressure-reduction Step and Waiting Time, Vol. 3, Issue 2, Eng (2022).
*Editor’s Choice article are based on recommendations given by the scientific editors of MDPI journals. Editors select a small number of articles recently published in the journal that they believe will be particularly interesting to readers, or important in the respective research area.
Journal Publication - Pradhan and Bikkina (2022): Selected as ‘Feature Paper’ in Eng journal (2022)
Publication details: An Analytical Method to Estimate Supersaturation in Gas-liquid Systems as a Function of Pressure-reduction Step and Waiting Time, Vol. 3, Issue 2, Eng (2022).
*Feature Papers represent the most advanced research with significant potential for high impact in the field. Feature Papers are submitted upon individual invitation or recommendation by the scientific editors and undergo peer review prior to publication.
Journal Publication - Pradhan et al. (2018) recognized as one of the most read/downloaded articles in Polymers for Advanced Technologies journal (Wiley) FY 2018-2019, (2020)
Publication details: S. Pradhan, P. K. Dikshit, V.S. Moholkar; Production, Ultrasonic Extraction, and Characterization of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) using Bacillus megaterium and Ralstonia eutropha as Potential Micro-organism, Volume 29, Issue 8, pp.2392 - 2400, Polymers for Advanced Technologies (2018).
Best Poster Award in poster presentation, 10th World PetroCoal Congress, New Delhi, India (2020)
Presentation details: "A Microfluidics Based Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Study in Physical Rock Network"
Awarded by: Hon'ble Justice Swatanter Kumar (Retd.), Former Judge - Supreme Court of India (New Delhi, India) and former chairperson, National Green Tribunal (New Delhi, India).
1st Place and People's Choice Award, Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition; College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT), Oklahoma State University (2019)
Three Minute Thesis is a research communication competition that challenges graduate research students to present a compelling oration about their thesis or dissertation topic and its significance in just three minutes using just one static slide. This competition develops academic, presentation, and research communication skills and supports the development of research students' capacity to explain their research effectively in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.
Presentation details: "Crude Oil and Produced Water: Waste to Wealth !!!"
Visit other announcements: 1- 3MT Video (Source: OState TV), 2- Twitter.
Cash Prize: 600 USD
Best Paper Award in oral presentation at Large Scale Multi disciplinary Systems of National Significance-Trends & Challenges (LAMSYS) 2016, Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Sriharikota , Andhra Pradesh, India (2016)
Presentation details: "Ultrasound-Assisted Interesterification of Waste cooking Oil with Heterogeneous Catalyst"; Session: Environmental Systems
Best Paper Award in oral presentation at REFLUX 2016, IIT Guwahati, India (2016)
Presentation details: "Microbial Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Using Ultrasound Assisted Extraction"
Best Poster Award in Research Conclave 2016, IIT Guwahati, Assam, India (2016)
Presentation details: "Synthesis and Characterization of Polyhydroxyalkanotes from Bacillus Megaterium: Process Development and Intensification"
1st Runner-up Award for poster-paper presentation, 6th World PetroCoal Congress, New Delhi, India (2016)
Presentation details: "Critical evaluation of the washability characteristics for Indian non-coking coals"
Awarded by: Ms. Meenaskhi Lekhi (Member of Parliament, Lokshabha/Lower house, India), (YouTube: Watch from 5:45 - 6:30 mins)
Professional Development Award
Recognized in the Graduate Dean’s Professional Development Hall of Fame for earning Dean’s Certificate for the '360° Critical Skills for Career Success' Program, Graduate College, Oklahoma State University (2022)
The '360° Critical Skills for Career Success (CSCS) Program' at Oklahoma State University, is a professional development program aimed to help to the students to prepare for their future career. This dean's certificate is awarded to the students who earn Graduate College Digital Badges in four of the six skill development areas: Communication, Instruction, Leadership, Management, Research Services, and Wellness. Within each competency, there are three levels: building from knowledge and comprehension (Level 1) to application and analysis (Level 2), and culminating in synthesis and evaluation (Level 3).
To earn a Level 1 badge, students must complete two activities. At Level 2, in addition to two activities, students will need to answer the reflection questions (found in the content for each competency) for each activity. Level 3 requires completion of one activity as well as the reflection questions. Students must complete the self-reflection quiz to earn a Level 2 or Level 3 badge.
The Graduate Dean's certificate shows a sustained commitment toward professional development while earning a graduate degree. Each of the graduate students recognized in the Graduate Dean’s Professional Development Hall of Fame has earned the Dean’s Certificate for the 360° Critical Skills for Career Success Program.
Completed competencies: Communication, Leadership, Management, and Research Services.
Fellowships and Scholarships
Distinguished Graduate Fellowship (DGF) Award, for two consecutive academic years: 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Foundation and the OSU Graduate College (2019-2021)
The Distinguished Graduate Fellowships (DGF) recognize outstanding, full-time Oklahoma State University (OSU) graduate students from any disciplinary or interdisciplinary program. A DGF carries a $2,500 annual award, which will be split between the fall and spring semesters for educational expenses.
Fellowship Amount: 5000 USD
Associate Dean of Research (ADR) Special Graduate Student Support Award, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) Research Initiative, Oklahoma State University (Summer 2021)
This award is given to the PhD students who are near to the end of their degree program and have been previously funded. Preference is given to the students who have made significant accomplishments such as presentations at conferences, published papers in peer reviewed journals, or provided service to their department, college, or professional societies.
Fellowship Amount: 0.25 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) with tuition and healthcare benefits
Robert L. Robinson Jr. Endowed Fellowship Award, for academic year 2019-20, Oklahoma State University (2019)
Oklahoma State University (OSU)-School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Fellowship award given to continuing students for academic achievement, professional contributions, and leadership roles in both classroom and extra-curricular activities, which is funded by OSU Alumni.
Fellowship Amount: 1000 USD
Service Awards
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Award, Graduate and Professional Student Government Association (GPSGA), Oklahoma State University (2020)
Each year the Graduate and Professional Student Government Association (GPSGA) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) recognize only one 'Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)' with a cash prize and a formal recognition at annual Graduate College Awards Ceremony (Graduate Student Appreciation Week).
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Cash Prize: 350 USD
SGA President Student Leader Award, for commitment to serving the students and community of Oklahoma State University (2019)
This award recognizes the students based on their campus involvement, leadership roles, and commitment to serving the students and communities of Oklahoma State University.
Student Employee of The Year, nominated for recognizing dedication and outstanding service to Oklahoma State University, Organized and sponsored by: OSU Career Services (2018)
Nominated for the successful completion of the research project: Microfluidics based gas displacement EOR studies.
Funded by: Oil and Gas Technology Center, Baker Hughes (a GE company), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Nominated by: Dr. Prem Bikkina.
Academic Achievements
Top Student in undergraduate level, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT), Sarang, Odisha, India, in undergraduate level (2014)
Ranked among top 4% of qualified students (all India) in national level Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) examination for admission into master's degree program in Chemical Engineering (2016)