A Brief Bio-Data of Professor Dhanapati Deka

★ Vice-Chancellor, Bhattadev University, Bajali, Assam.

★ Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC): Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in July 2023, recognizing his significant contributions to the chemistry related research work.

★ Dean of Research and Development at Tezpur University: Appointed as the Dean of Research and Development in September 2022, showcasing his leadership in academic research.

★ Dean of Students Welfare at Tezpur University: Served two terms totaling seven and a half years, reflecting his commitment to student development and welfare.

★ Former HoD, Department of Eenergy, Tezpur University.

★ Extensive Research Publications: Authored over 81 journal articles and 33 conference proceedings, demonstrating his prolific research output and influence in his field.

★ International Collaborations: Participated in Indo-Finnish, Indo-Brazilian, and Indo-Hungarian research projects, highlighting his active role in global scientific collaborations.

★ Patent Holder: files an applied patent, underscoring his contributions to innovative technological advancements.

★ Area of interest: Developed renewable catalysts from biomass for biodiesel production, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

★ Leadership in Biofuel Research: Pioneered research in catalytic transformation of biomass into biofuel and chemicals, advancing the field of bioenergy.

★ National Merit Scholarship Recipient: Awarded the National Merit Scholarship by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, during his pre-university education (1982-1984).

★ University Merit Scholarship: Received the university merit scholarship for both his degree and master's studies at Assam Agricultural University.

★ Visiting Scientist at International Institutions: Engaged as a visiting scientist at several prestigious international research institutions, enhancing his global scientific perspective.

★ Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP): Participated in the LEAP conducted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, reflecting his dedication to academic leadership.

★ Influential Research on Carbon-efficient Biorefining: Conducted significant research on carbon-efficient biorefining and the development of solid oxide catalysts from waste shells, contributing to the field of renewable energy and sustainability.

★ AICTE assignment as member of Expert Visiting Team for evaluating engineering colleges: 6 Engineering Colleges [AICTE-CR, Bhopal-two times visit and AICTE-NE-one time visit]

★ Nominated by University to represent Tezpur University in the NITI Aayog meeting held on 13^thOctober, 2023 at NITI Aayog bhavan, New Delhi.

★ Chairperson/members of different committees constituted by the Tezpur University.

Ph.D.	M. Tech. (One year project)
Degree awarded : 12, Thesis submitted : 1, Ongoing : 5	Completed : 42

★ Teaching and Research experience: 29 years continuing.

★ Visiting Sientists: Institute of materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for natural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary (January 28 - February 6,2024), Federal University of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (6^thJune - 8^thJuly,2018), Institute of materials and environmental Chemistry, Budapest (June 12 - June 20, 2017), Abo Akademi University, Turku, finaland (8^th - 14^th August, 2011)

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