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Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry Gitam Institute of Technology Gitam University Visakhapatnam 530 045 (INDIA) E-mail: somshankarbhu@yahoo.co.in Mob: +919885409389 | |
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging and responsible position in an organization that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative & flexible with advancement opportunities that will develop and actively utilize my acquired skills & abilities
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Banaras Hindu University) with 61% (First class) – 1997
- Master’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry (Banaras Hindu University) with 65% (First class) – 1999
- Ph.D in Surface Chemistry (Banaras Hindu University) – 2004
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
EDITOR OF JOURNALS:
- International Journal of Analytical Chemistry Research (Editor-in-Chief)
- International Journal of Chemical Research (Associate Editor)
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER:
1. International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
2. Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (JCEMS)
3. Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology (JECE)
4. International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Applications (IJCEA)
REFEREE FOR JOURNALS:
1. Journal of Hazardous Materials (Impact factor 4.144)
2. The Journal of Chemical Physics (Impact factor 3.093)
3. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (Impact factor 3.019)
4. Chemistry Central Journal (Impact factor 1.310)
5. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society (Impact factor 0.820)
6. Adsorption Science and Technology (Impact factor 0.344)
MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY:
1. Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological& Environmental Engineering Society
(APCBEES), Hong Kong, (Membership no. 200099).
2. International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology
(IACSIT), Singapore, (Membership no. 80340669).
3. IACSIT Applied Chemical Engineering Society (ACES), Singapore.
4. International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Hong Kong, (Membership no. 113183).
5. IAENG Society of Chemical Engineering, Hong Kong
MEMBER OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:
2011 International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Process–ICCCP 2011
(www.icccp.org), Bangkok, Thailand, May 7-9, 2011.
INVITED SPEAKER IN CONFERENCE:
EPS 2011 International Environmental Conference, August 03th-05th, 2011 in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.
CONSULTANCY:
1. Kovel Foundation, Visakhapatnam for analysis of Gum Karaya
2. Bhoomandel Organic and Bio System (India), Varanasi for analysis of pesticides
AWARDS AND HONOURS:
1. Best paper award: New Extractive and Spectrophotometric Determination of Mercury(II) by using isonitriso p-isopropyl Actophenone Phenyl Hydrazone: National seminar on Environmental Pollutants and the Remedial methods for their Control, 08-09 Feb 2010. Dharma Apparao College, Nuzvid 521 201 (Affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University).
2. Nominated for the membership of American Chemical Society for the years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
BOOK REVIEW:
Reviewed book “Engineering Chemistry” published by Pearson Education, Chennai, 2010.
RESEARCH GUIDANCE:
1. Mr. B.V. Kiran Ph.D (Gitam University 2010)
REFRESHER COURSES / SUMMER SCHOOL
1). 1st Refresher Course in Information and Communication Technology Applications (23 May 2009 to 12 June 2009) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
2). Summer School on Catalyst Characterization, and Reactor Design (May 22 to June 03, 2000). Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Administrative Duties
Ø Member in MOU for GITAM University and IISc Bangalore
Ø Proctorial Board member of Gitam University
Ø Member of Board of Studies
Ø Student Councilor
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Industrial Experience
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Worked in Industry as Chemist |
30 – 07 - 1999 to 25 – 08 - 2000
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Research Experience
| Worked as Junior Research Fellow in “Nuclear and Radio Chemistry Laboratory”, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. |
September 2000 to June 2004 |
Teaching Experience
| Under Graduate Teaching, Jagatpur, Post Graduate College, Jagatpur, Varanasi |
September 2000 to April 2004 |
| Working as Assistant Professor (Engineering Chemistry), at GIT, GITAM University , Visakhapatnam |
August 16th 2004 till date. |
Industrial Experience : One Year
Teaching Experience : Ten years
Research Experience : Ten years
PAPER PUBLISHED (http://publicationslist.org/somshankarbhu)
1. Ion-exchangers in radioactive waste management Part XIV: Removal behavior of hydrous titanium oxide and sodium titanate for Cs (I): J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. 261(2), (2004), 457-463.
2. Removal of mercury ions from aqueous solutions by composite of polyaniline with polystyrene: Separation and Purification Technology, 38, (2004), 225-232.
3. Toxic waste removal from aqueous solutions by polyaniline: A Radiotracer Study: Adsorption Science and Technology, 22(6), (2004), 485-496.
4. Inorganic particulates in removal of heavy metal toxic ions IX: Rapid and efficient removal of Hg (II) by hydrous manganese and tin oxides: J. Colloid and Interface Science, 279, (2004), 61-67.
5. Removal behavior of Babool bark (Acacia Nilotica) for submicro concentrations of Hg2+ from aqueous solutions: A Radiotracer study: Separation and Purification Technology, 41, (2005), 20-28.
6. Removal of Cesium Ions from Aqueous Solution by Polyaniline: A Radiotracer Study: Journal of Polymer Research 12, 1, (2005), 31-35.
7. Equilibrium studies for Cs (I) adsorption on Hydrous Ferrous Oxide: Advances in Applied Research 2, 1, (2010), 20-28.
8. Effect of Nonionic Surfactant (Triton X–100) on the Spectrophotometric
Determination of Lead (II) With Potassium Benzyl Xenthate: Asian Journal of Chemistry 22, 10, (2010), 7567-7572.
9. Equilibrium Studies for Hg(II) Adsorption from Aqueous Solutions by Hydrous Ferric Oxide and Tungsten Oxide: Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry 3, 3,(2010), 591-595.
10. New Extractive and Spectrophotometric Determination of Mercury(II) by using isonitriso p-isopropyl Actophenone Phenyl Hydrazone: Acta Ciencia Indica
36C, 3, (2010), 235-240.
11. Determination of Iron (III) in Food and Pharmaceutical Sample by New Extractive - Spectrophotometric Method with Potassium Isobutyl Xanthate: Indian Council of Chemist 27, 2 (2010), 227-231.
12. Removal of Cerium ions from Aqueous Solution by Hydrous Ferric Oxide – A Radiotracer Study: Journal of Hazardous Materials 186, 2-3, (2011), 1028-1032.
13. O-Anisidine as Indicator in Titrimetric Determination of Ascorbic Acid and Isonicotinic Acid Hydrazide in Pharmaceutical Formulations: Indian Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology 1, 2 (2010), 221-230.
14. Efficient Removal of Ce (III) and Eu (III) Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Local Clay -A Radiotracer Study: E Journal of Chemistry 8,1 (2011), 917-923.
15. Titrimetric Determination of Ascorbic Acid and Isonicitonic Acid Hydrazide in Drug Formulations with Chloramine-T as Oxidant: International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2, 4, (2010), 878-891.
16. Kinetic-Spectrophotometric Determination of Trace Amounts of Vanadium (V) Based on its Catalytic Effect on the Reaction of O-Anisidine and Potassium Bromate: Asian Journal of Chemistry 23, (2011)---.
17. Nano fabricated Drug Delivery Devices: International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2, 4, (2010), 565-573.
18. Determination of Chromium (VI) in Goa Beans and Soya Leaves Sample by New Extractive - Spectrophotometric Method with Isonitriso p-isopropyl Acetophenone Phenyl Hydrazone: Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry 4, 2 (2011), 313-315.
19. Kinetic-Spectrophotometric Determination of Trace Amounts of Iron (II) Based on its Catalytic Effects on the Reaction of O-Anisidine and Potassium Bromate: Journal of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Research 2, 6, (2010), 359-368.
20. Kinetic-Spectrophotometric Determination of Trace Amounts of Cupper (II) Based on its Catalytic Effects on the Reaction of O-Anisidine and Potassium Bromate: International Journal of Pharma World Research 2, 1, (2011), 01-21.
21. Effect of Nonionic Surfactant Micellar (Triton X–100) on the Spectrophotometric Determination of Lead (II) with Isonitriso p-isopropyl Acetophenone Phenyl Hydrazone: Journal of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Research 3, 1, (2011), 508-514.
SEMINARS ATTENDED / PARTICIPATED
1. Efficient Removal of Ce(III) from Aqueous Solutions by Hydrous Ferric Oxide and Tungsten Oxide. The Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology SESTEC-2004, July 22-23, Mumbai (2004).
2. The uptake behavior of hydrous manganese oxide and hydrous tin oxide for Cs(I) from aqueous solutions: A radiotracer study. Proc. Symp. Indian Council of Chemists 2003, Institute of Technology, Oct. 17-19. Roorkee (2003).
3. Efficient Removal of Cs(I) from Aqueous Solutions by Hydrous Ferric Oxide and Tungsten Oxide. Proc. Symp. on Nucl. and Radiochem., Dec. 17-19 Kalpakkam (2003).
4. Uptake Behavior for Hg(II) ions from Aqueous Solutions by Hydrous Metal Oxide Surfaces: A radiotracer Study. Proc. Annual Convention of Chemist. Dec. 23-27, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (2003).
5. Inorganic Particulates in Removal of Heavy Toxic Metal Ions: Removal Behavior of Tungsten Oxide for Hg(II) ions from Aqueous Solutions-A radiotracer Study. NUCAR-2003, 10-13 Feb. BARC, Mumbai, (2003).
6. New Extractive and Spectrophotometric Determination of Mercury (II) by using isonitriso p-isopropyl Actophenone Phenyl Hydrazone: National seminar on Environmental Pollutants and the Remedial methods for their Control, 08-09 Feb. Dharma Apparao College, Nuzvid 521 201 (Affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University), (2010).
7. Nano Fabricated Drug Delivery: National Seminar on Nano Materials in Engineering Chemistry, 13 September 2010, (Sponsored by AICTE) Department of Chemistry, V. R. Siddhartha Engineering College (Autonomous) Vijayawada – 520007.
8. Kinetic-Spectrophotometric Determination of Trace Amounts of Vanadium (V) Based on its Catalytic Effects on the Reaction of O-Anisidine and Potassium Bromate: International Conference of Education in Chemistry (ICEC-2010), November 12-14, 2010, Mumbai, India.
9. Kinetic-Spectrophotometric Determination of Trace Amounts of Copper (II) Based on its Catalytic Effects on the Reaction of O-Anisidine and Potassium Bromate: National Conference on Biological Chemistry (NCBC-2010), 29-30 November, 2010. Department of Chemistry, Gitam Institute of Science, Gitam University, Visakhapatnam-530045.
10. Kinetic-Spectrophotometric Determination of Trace Amounts of Iron (II) Based on its Catalytic Effects on the Reaction of O-Anisidine and Potassium Bromate: 29th Annual Conference of the Indian Council of Chemists, 19-21 December, 2010. Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh -160014.
11. O-Anisidine as Indicator in Titrimetric Determination of Ascorbic Acid and
Isonicotinic Acid Hydrazide in Pharmaceutical Formulations: National Seminar on Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical Chemistry 30-31st January 2011 (RTPC-2011), Department of Chemistry (APSCHE, Hyderabad, AP Pollution Control Board, Vijayawada) Krishna University, Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
12.Kinetic-Spectrophotometric Determination of Trace Amounts of Ruthenium (III) Based on its Catalytic Effects on the Reaction of O-Anisidine and Potassium Bromate: National Seminar on Recent Developments in Nano Materials, Maharajah’s Post Graduate College, Department of Chemistry, Phool Baug, Vizianagram, 30th January 2011.
PROJECTS SUBMITTED:
1. Asorption Studies of Toxic Metal Ions on Nano Adsorbents: Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi (2011)
2. Adsorption Studies for the Removal of Dyes and Heavy Metals Using Unconventional Adsorbents: Council of Scientific and Insdustrial Research, New Delhi (2011)
