Yash Nikumbh

Chemical engineering student at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology with a focus on sustainability and renewable energy. Completed hands-on projects in hydroponics, biodegradable materials, microplastic detection using machine learning, and wastewater treatment. Developed strong process engineering skills and interdisciplinary problem-solving abilities. Experienced in communication and digital engagement through roles in content creation and audience engagement strategies.

Compressed Biogas (CBG), Renewable Energy, Biofuels & Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Waste-to-Energy Systems, Environmental Data Analysis, Business, Management

Microplastic Detection using FTIR and Machine Learning (Ongoing Publication) Developed a high-accuracy (>95%) ML model (Random Forest, XGBoost) for polymer classification from FTIR spectra and deployed a Streamlit-based web app for real-time environmental analysis., Wastewater Treatment using Hydrodynamic Cavitation & AOP (Ongoing Research) Investigating advanced oxidation processes integrated with hydrodynamic cavitation to enhance degradation efficiency of organic pollutants in wastewater systems., Course-Based Technical Projects Distillation Column Design using Aspen Plus Modeled and optimized a distillation system, applying mass and energy balances to achieve efficient separation and process performance., Vacuum Distillation Analysis Studied reduced-pressure distillation to enable efficient separation of heat-sensitive compounds while minimizing thermal degradation.

• Areas of Interest: Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Environmental Engineering, Green Process Design Biomass, CBG,SAF
• Research & Innovation: Involved in projects on hydroponics, biodegradable adhesives (patent Published), microplastic detection (publication in progress), and wastewater treatment (ongoing)
• Digital & Creative Skills: Reel editing, content strategy,
• Soft Skills: Team collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability, communication
• Career Goals: Aspiring to pursue MS in Sustainability / Environmental Management and contribute to clean energy and environmental solutions