Dr.GIRISH SUNIL NHIVEKAR

Dynamic research scholar excelling in both oral and written communication, with a proven track record of four peer-reviewed international publications. Skilled in crafting innovative processes and analytical methods for projects within the fine chemicals, food, bio-catalysis, and oils and fats industries. Aiming to leverage expertise in research and development to drive impactful solutions.

Results-driven bioprocess engineer with extensive proficiency in biotransformation, chemo-enzymatic reactions, and enzyme immobilization. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing downstream processes for enzymes and successfully designing pilot plants from conception to commercial viability. Committed to advancing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and product quality.

Experienced leader with a strong background in managing R&D projects and commissioning pilot plants. Demonstrated ability to mentor new hires while effectively handling multi-tasking, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to meet project goals. Committed to leveraging advanced research techniques to create innovative solutions for complex chemical challenges.

• Fermentation- Optimization of fermentation, scale up and down streaming.
• Protein purification: Fast protein liquid chromatography,Protein characterization using PAGE, SDS PAGE
• Biocatalysis -Bio-Transformation, Enzyme immobilization, biocatalyst assay development (UV- based assays),downstream process optimization.
• Enzyme activation: Chemical method and Physico-chemical approach ,Enzyme kinetics.
• Process intensification tools- intensification of chemical reactions Ultrasound and microwave reactors
• Green chemistry- Green Chemistry & Process Development for the synthesis of fine chemicals.
• Fats and oils -: Value-added product synthesis from oils & fats, sustainable process design, enzymatic degumming.
• Bio-analytical instruments: HPLC, FPLC, GC, SEM, XRD, TEM, UV-vis, FTIR
• Design of expert (DOE) and Response Surface Methodology(RSM)

• 2010, Paper presentation at national conference on “carbon nanotubes & their biological application”
• 2013, Presented poster in “Chemical engineer congress Chemcon-2013” in international conference
• 2017, Presented poster in “7th Asia pacific congress on catalysis APCAT-2017” in international conference.
• 2018, ABLE BEST 2018 “The first winning team” for entrepreneurship conducted by department of biotechnology (DBT)
• 2018, Certificate of appreciation from “Global E-summit 18 USA.

• 2018, Organiser and volunteer for the “one day workshop for science for children” organized by Royal society of chemistry India chapter held at ICT, Mumbai.
• 2017, Organiser committee member for the conference” 7th Asia pacific congress on catalysis APCAT 2017
• 2016, Volunteered in the two-day workshop on “PROCESS INTENSIFICATION”, organized by department of chemical engineering ICT Mumbai.
• 2016, Overall student co-ordinator in one day workshop “Catalysis for sustainable development CATSCHOL-16” 2013 organized by ICT, Mumbai
• 2013, Active co-ordinator for Chemical engineer congress, conference CHEMCON-2013 organized by ICT, Mumbai

• Optimization of lipase-catalyzed synthesis of polyethylene glycol stearate in a solvent-free system, GS Nhivekar, VK Rathod, Green Processing and Synthesis, 8, 1, 30-37
• Acoustic cavitation assisted lipase B catalysed synthesis of polyethylene glycol stearate in a solvent free system via esterification: synthesis and optimization, GS Nhivekar, VK Rathod, Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 94, 8, 2465-2474
• Preparation of combi-magnetic cross-linked enzyme aggregates of cellulase and lipase, GS Nhivekar, VK Rathod, Catalysis in Green Chemistry and Engineering, 1, 4
• Microwave-assisted lipase-catalyzed synthesis of Polyethylene glycol stearate in a solvent-free system, GS Nhivekar, VK Rathod, Journal of the Indian Chemical Society

• Date of Birth: 02/12/91
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Married

• English
• Marathi
• Hindi

• Prof. Manishkumar Yadhav, Professor in chemical engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, md.yadav@ictmumbai.edu.in
• Prof. Virendra K. Rathod, Head of Department, Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, vk.rathod@ictmumbai.edu.in

I do hereby declare that the particulars of information and facts stated herein above are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.