PROFILE

EDUCATION:

  •     Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, 2016
  •     Master of Technology (Polymer Science and Technology), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, 2008
  •     Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, 2006

PREVIOUS POSITIONS/ EXPERIENCE

  • Guru Nanak Dev Polytechnic, New Delhi (September 09 – April 10); Designation: Lecturer
  • Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi (November 16  – June 17); Designation: Post Doctoral Research Associate
  • Delhi Technological University, New Delhi (July 17 – Till date); Designation: Assistant Professor

TEACHING (COURSES TAUGHT)

1. CH203 Transport Phenomena

2. CH307 Petroleum Refining Engineering

3. CH202 Fluid Mechanics

4. CH310 Petrochemical Engineering

MEMBERSHIPS

1. Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers 

PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATIONS: Google Scholar Profile

  1. AK Tiwari, KH Ruzvidzo, PK Meena, M Jain, Extraction of Betanin From Beetroot Juice Using a Hybrid System: System Performance and Fouling Analysis of the Membrane, Journal of Food Process Engineering 11(2025)e70272. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.70272

  2. KH Ruzvidzo, AK Tiwari, R Kaur, D Meena, M Jain, A Critical Review on the Progress, Challenges, and Future Outlook of Forward Osmosis Desalination in the 21st Century, Water Environment Research 97:10(2025)e70191. https://doi.org/10.1002/wer.70191

  3. M Yadav, R Kaur, M Jain, Cefadroxil Separation from Pharmaceutical Effluent Using Nanofiltration to Prevent the Development of Antibiotic Resistance in Pathogens, ChemistrySelect 10:38(2025)e03612. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202503612

  4. L. Gautam, S.G. Warkar, M. Jain, Evaluating the Role of Carboxylic Acid Cross-linkers in PVA Matrices for Adsorptive Removal of Crystal Violet Dye, ChemistrySelect 10:25 (2025) e00799. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202500799

  5. Y. Katiyar, S. Sangwan, G. Sharma, M. Kumar, A. Goyal, M. Jain, D. Meena, Ag@SnO2/g-C3N4 Ternary Nanocomposite as an Efficient Acetone Vapors Sensor, ChemistrySelect 10:23 (2025) e04081. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202404081

  6. K. Mahawer, A.K. Tiwari, A. Mutto, M. Jain, Modeling and experimental investigation of factors responsible for maximizing the betanin concentration by spiral-wound FO module using Na2SO4-based draw solution, Food and Bioproducts Processing 152 (2025) 54-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2025.05.001

  7. P.K. Meena, J.G. Sharma, M. Jain, Recovery of Whey Protein by Using Microfiltration: Artificial Neural Network-Based Modeling and Effects of Different Operating Parameters, Journal of Food Process Engineering 47:10 (2024) e14756. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.14756

  8. L. Gautam, M. Jain, S.G. Warkar, Crosslinking of polyvinyl alcohol with di, tri, and tetracarboxylic acids: an experimental investigation, Colloid and Polymer Science (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00396-024-05313-3

  9. K.H. Ruzvidzo, R. Kaur, M. Jain, Enhanced forward osmosis desalination of brackish water using phase-separating ternary organic draw solutions of hydroxypropyl cellulose and propylene glycol propyl ether, Water Environment Research 96:8 (2024) e11110. https://doi.org/10.1002/wer.11110

  10. L. Gautam, S.G. Warkar, M. Jain, Influence of the odd-even effect of dicarboxylic acids as crosslinker on the physicochemical properties of polyvinyl alcohol, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 141:40 (2024) e56046. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.56046

  11. K.H. Ruzvidzo, R. Kaur, M. Jain, Novel polyelectrolyte-glycol ether ternary phase-separating draw solutions for desalination using forward osmosis, Desalination 586 (2024) 117897. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2024.117897

  12. D. Meena, M. Jain, M.C. Bhatnagar, Resistive gas sensors based on nanostructured ternary metal oxide: a review, Journal of Materials Science 59(2024)12177-12218. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-024-09903-y

  13. A.K. Tiwari, M. Jain, Concentration of betanin from model beetroot extracts by using nanofltration: parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology 99:9 (2024)1976-1983. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.7698

  14. L. Gautam, S.G. Warkar, M. Jain, Physicochemical evaluation of polyvinyl alcohol films crosslinked with saturated and unsaturated dicarboxylic acids: A comparative study, Polymer Engineering and Science 64(2024 )3703-3715. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.26806

  15. A.K. Tiwari, M. Jain, A novel process for rutin recovery from model solutions using nanofiltration: Experimental study, mathematical modeling, and scale-up design, Journal of Food Process Engineering 47 (2024) e14592. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.14592

  16. J. Iqbal, A. Tyagi, M. Jain, Artificial neural network based modeling of liquid membranes for separation of dysprosium, Journal of Rare Earths 41-3 (2023) 440-445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jre.2021.12.007

  17. H. Gupta, A. Gosain, A. Batra, M. Jain, Artificial Neural Network-Based Modeling of Membrane Contractors for Industrial Gas Treatment, Advances in Manufacturing Technology and Management. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9523-0_43

  18. A. Tyagi, J. Iqbal, Y.K. Meena, M. Jain, Modeling and optimization of neodymium ion separation by liquid membrane using Artificial Neural Network coupled with Genetic Algorithm, Chemical Engineering Research and Design 187 (2022) 151-163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2022.08.053

  19. L. Gautam, S.G. Warkar, S.I. Ahmad, R. Kant, M. Jain, A review on carboxylic acid cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol: Properties and applications, Polymer Engineering and Science 62-2 (2021) 225-246. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.25849 

  20. S. Mittal, A. Gupta, S. Srivastava, M. Jain, Artificial Intelligence based modeling of pervaporation process for alcohol dehydration, Materials Today: Proceedings 50-2 (2021) 150-154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.08.341

  21. A. Bhattacharya, P. Tondon and M. Jain, Modeling and simulations of plate and frame pervaporative module for the production of low sulfur-containing FCC gasoline, Materials Today: Proceedings 50-2 (2021) 146-149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.08.051

  22. M.K. Mishra, M. Jain, Removal of sulfur containing compounds from Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCC) gasoline by pervaporation process: Effects of variations in feed characteristics and mass transfer properties of the membrane, Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering 16-4 (2021) e2653.  https://doi.org/10.1002/apj.2653

  23. S. Mittal, A. Gupta, S. Srivastava, M. Jain, Artificial Neural Network-based modeling of the vacuum membrane distillation process: Effects of operating parameters on membrane fouling, Chemical Engineering and Processing-Process Intensification, 164 (2021) 108403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2021.108403

  24. P.Tandon, M.Jain, Modeling and simulation of non-isothermal packed-bed membrane reactor for decomposition of hydrogen iodide, Environmental Technology & Innovation, 20 (2020) 101162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2020.101162

  25. R. Sharma, M.Jain, Variance based sensitivity analysis and statistical optimization of design and operating parameters of spiral wound pervaporation modules for thiophene removal from FCC gasoline, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 141 (2020) 106987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2020.106987

  26. R. Sharma, M.Jain, Removal of benzothiophenes from model diesel/jet oil fuel by using pervaporation process: Estimation of mass transfer properties of the different membranes and dynamic modeling of a scale-up batch process, Journal of Membrane Science 595 (2020) 117500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117500

  27. M. Jain, S.K. Gupta, Desulfurization of FCC gasoline by using spiral wound pervaporation module: Removal of different types of sulfur-containing species, Chemical Engineering Research and Design 336 (2018) 105-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2018.05.007

  28. M. Jain, D. Attarde, S.K. Gupta, Estimation of unknown UNIFAC interaction parameters between thiophene and olefin, and thiol and olefin functional groups, Fluid Phase Equilibria 442 (2017) 81-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fluid.2017.03.019

  29. D. Attarde, M. Jain, P.K. Singh, S.K. Gupta, Energy-efficient seawater desalination and wastewater treatment using osmotically driven membrane processes, Desalination, 413 (2017) 86-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2017.03.010

  30. M. Jain, D. Attarde, S.K. Gupta, Removal of thiophenes from FCC gasoline by using a hollow fiber pervaporation module: Modeling, validation, and influence of module dimensions and flow directions, Chemical Engineering Journal 308 (2017) 632–648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2016.09.043

  31. D. Attarde, M. Jain, S.K. Gupta, Modeling of a forward osmosis and a pressure-retarded osmosis spiral wound module using the Spiegler-Kedem model and experimental validation, Separation and Purification Technology 164 (2016) 182–197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2016.03.039

  32. M. Jain, D. Attarde, S.K. Gupta, Influence of hydrocarbon species on the removal of thiophene from FCC gasoline by using a spiral wound pervaporation module, Journal of Membrane Science 507 (2016) 43–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2016.02.011

  33. M. Jain, D. Attarde, S.K. Gupta, Removal of thiophene from n-heptane/thiophene mixtures by spiral wound pervaporation module: Modelling, validation, and influence of operating conditions, Journal of Membrane Science 490 (2015) 328–345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2015.05.004

  34. D. Attarde, M. Jain, K. Chaudhary, S.K. Gupta, Osmotically driven membrane processes by using a spiral wound module - Modeling, experimentation, and numerical parameter estimation, Desalination 361 (2015) 81–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2015.01.025

 

BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS (IF ANY)

PATENTS (IF ANY)

HONOURS AND AWARDS (IF ANY)

  1. Commendable Research Award 2018, Presented by Delhi Technological University. 
  2. Commendable Research Award 2020, Presented by Delhi Technological University. 
  3. Commendable Research Award 2021, Presented by Delhi Technological University. 
  4. Commendable Research Award 2022, Presented by Delhi Technological University. 
  5. Commendable Research Award 2023, Presented by Delhi Technological University. 
  6. Commendable Research Award 2024, Presented by Delhi Technological University. 

SPONSORED/CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

  1. Separation and Purification of Sugarcane Juice by Using Membrane-Based Processes. Funding Agency: IRD, Delhi Technological University. Duration: July 2019 to June 2022. Status: Completed
  2. Design and Modelling of Surface-Based Raman Scattering (SERS) Substrates for Analyte Detection with Enhancement Factor >109. Funding Agency: IRD, Delhi Technological University. Duration: August 2025 to July 2027. Status: Ongoing
  3. H2 Separation and CO2 capture from PSA Off-Gas Technology.  Funding Agency: Numaligarh Refinery LTD, Asaam,. Duration: July 2025 to June 2029. Status: Ongoing

START-UPS (IF ANY)

MOOC COURSES DEVELOPED (IF ANY)

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hagrA5o1O0&list=PLE_cpUKV-DjkMf2UJGD_qNnmFX0tV1txC

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw4ca6HkMTw&list=PLE_cpUKV-DjmLh6fGHY1xoSXGeDbIB60L

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAeX0J9BS3k&list=PLE_cpUKV-DjmjlUIS3pUHzKLsdSAPIa-V

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

 

Sr. No

Name of Course/Summer/Winter School

Organized by

Duration
1 Managing Online Classes & Co-creating MOOCS 22.0  Teaching Learning Center Ramanujan College, Delhi University 07-21 January 2023 
2 Two-Week Capacity Building Program for University Technology Business Incubator DTU-IIF 20th to 30th November 2023 
3 E-Resources: A Gateway for Research Central Library DTU 5th to 9th September 2022 
4 Mathematical Modeling and Simulation Using Python- Level 1  Department of Applied Mathematics DTU 25th to 29th September 2023 

5

NATIONAL INITIATIVE FOR TECHNICAL TEACHERS TRAINING (NITTT-2021), EIGHT MODULES COURSES

National Institute of Teachers Training and Research and National Testing Agency

Organized from March 04, 2020 to May 04, 2020;

Examinations were conducted Las week of February 2021

6

REFRESHER COURSE IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (FOR SCIENCES)

Ugc- Human Resource Development Center, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

December 15, 2020 to December 28, 2020

7

ONLINE FACULTY INDUCTION TRAINING/ ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

Teaching Learning Centre & Research Development and Services Cell of Ramanujan College, University of Delhi

June 04, 2020

to

July 01, 2020

8

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON “NBA AND NAAC ACCREDITATION”

ESCI the Institute of Engineers (India)

January 27, 2020 to January 31, 2020

9

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON GRAPH THEORY AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Department of Applied Mathematics Delhi Technological University

November 25, 2019 to November 29, 2019

10

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON “RECENT TRENDS IN SECURITY AND CRYPTOGRAPHY”

Department of Applied Mathematics Delhi Technological University

November 18, 2019 to November 22, 2019

11

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON “ADVANCE PEDAGOGY, IPR, SPONSORED RESEARCH AND ENTERPRENEURSHIP”

Delhi Technological University

June 16, 2018 to June 20, 2018

12

RECENT TRENDS IN MATERIAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Department of Applied Physics, DTU

September 17, 2018 to September 21, 2018

13

WORKSHOP ON “IT ENABLED LEARNING FOR STEM”

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

September 10, 2018 to September 12, 2018

14

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON “POLYMER ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS: CURRENT SCENARIO”

Department of Applied Chemistry, DTU

June 04, 2018 to June 08, 2018

15

WORKSHOP ON PATENT FILING PROCEDURE ORGANIZED

RGNIIPM

May 28, 2018

16

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON “ADVANCES IN SURFACE ENGINEERING”

Department of Mechanical Engineering, DTU

May 01, 2018 to May 05 2018

17

WORKSHOP ON “RECENT ADVANCES IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES”

Department of Mechanical Engineering, DTU

January 29, 2018

ADVISEES

ANY OTHER INFORMATION

SELECTED CONFERENCES:

  • Artificial Neural Network-based modeling of the dehydration of the alcohol-water system using pervaporation process, International Online Congress on Membranes and Membrane Assisted Processes (ICMMAP 2021), February 12-14, 2021,  Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
  • Partial separation of simulated lignocellulosic hydrolyzate via nanofiltration, 6th World Congress on Biofuels and Bioenergy, September 05-06, 2017, London, U.K.
  • Removal of different thiophene compounds from n-heptane / thiophene binary mixtures by spiral wound pervaporation module, 1st International Conference on Desalination Using Membrane Technology, April 07-10, 2013, Sitges, Spain.
  • Production of osmotic energy by a spiral wound pressure retarded osmosis membrane module, International Conference on Advances in Chemical Engineering-2013, February 22-24, 2013, IIT-Roorkee.
  •  Removal of thiophene from n-hexane/thiophene mixtures by spiral wound pervaporation module, CHEMCON-2012, December 27-31, 2012 NIT Jalandhar.

 

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME:

  •  “Kizuna (bond) Project” The Youth-Exchange Project with Asia-Oceania and North America, Organized by Japan International Corporation Center, Tokyo Japan, February 04-13, 2013.