Dr. Sumesh Chandra Upadhyay
Senior Principal Scientist
Academic Qualifications
B.E.(Chemical), National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (West Bengal) MBA (Operations Management) P.G. Diploma (Marketing Management) Certificate Course on E-commerce & Web Technology Ph.D. (Chemical Science)
Contact Details
Dr. Sumesh Chandra Upadhyay
Senior Principal Scientist
scupadhyay@csmcri.res.in
7440 / 2567760
- Prospects for Jatropha methyl ester (biodiesel) in India [International Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol.64, No 6, December 2007, 659-674]
- An alternative method for the regio and stereo selective bromination of alkenes, alkynes, toluene derivatives and ketones using a bromide/bromate couple [Green Chemistry, 10 [2] (2008),232-237]
- Estimation of bromide and sulphate in common table salt and high purity solar salt employing ion chromatographic technique (NM-10) [Journal- Indian Chemical Society, Vol. 90, pp 2063 – 2069]
- Clean synthesis of crystalline p-nitrobenzyl bromide from p-nitrotoluene with zero organic discharge [RSC,2012,2,6645–6649]
- Four-Fold Concentration of Sucrose in Sugarcane Juice through Energy Efficient Forward Osmosis using Sea Bittern as Draw Solution [RSC Advances (Impact Factor: 3.71). 02/2015; 5(23), DOI: 10.1039/C5RA00617A]
- Socio economic and nutritional status in “agariyas” : salt cultivator’s work as contractual manpower in organized salt industries [International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences (IJANS), ISSN(P): 2319-4014; ISSN(E): 2319-4022, Vol. 7, Issue 6, Oct - Nov 2018; 69-84]
- Recovery of Phosphorus and Potassium from Industrial Effluents: Preparation of Magnesium-Potassium-Phosphate (Struvite-K) Fertilizer using Sea Bittern or Bittern based Salts [International Journal of Applied Chemistry, ISSN 0973-1792 Volume 17, Number 1 (2021) pp. 19-32]
- Sodium-sulphate production from sulphate-rich bittern: A parametric study and economic evaluation [Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2021, 105632]
- Process of spontaneous dewatering of feed solution using salt bitterns as draw solutions WO2015136554A1, WIPO (PCT)
- Integrated process for the production of oil bearing chlorella variabilis for lipid extraction utilizing by-products of jatropha methyl ester WO2012038978A1, WIPO (PCT)
- Integrated process for the production of Jatropha methyl ester and by products US8956836B2, United States
- An improved process for the preparation of para-nitro benzyl bromide EP2365960A1, European Patent Office
- Process of spontaneous dewatering of feed solution using salt bitterns as draw solutions WO2015136554A1, WIPO (PCT)
- Engine worthy fatty acid methyl ester (biodiesel) from naturally occurring marine micro-algal mats and marine microalgae cultured in open salt pans together with value addition of co-products WO2012160577, WIPO (PCT)
- A process for the preparation of natural salt formulations for seawater substitution, mineral fortification US9259663B2, United States; WO 2013/098857 A1
- Production of high purity salt with reduced levels of impuritiesIN2012DE597A/ 2012-04-02 / IN WO2013150546A1, WIPO (PCT)
- Integrated process for the production of Jatropha methyl ester and by products US 8956836, United States Patent
- Method for production of fatty acids methyl ester suitable for use in engine WO2012IN372A / 2012-05-28 / WO
- Method of recycling of by-products for the production of soda ash and ammonium sulphate US9193601B2, United States
- A process for the recovery of high purity salts from crudes containing sodium chloride and sodium sulphate Application number 0037NF2020, Indian Patent
Technical paper in "Indo-Italian Conference on Emerging Trends in Waste Management Technologies" held at MIT College of Engineering, Pune (India)
- Production of industrial grade high purity salt from sea water/subsoil and lake brines suitable for chlor-alkali manufacture
- Process for the preparation of solar salt reduced levels of trace impurities, and having high purity and whiteness suitable for edible and industrial applications
- Manufacture of sodium chloride and potassium chloride of any percentage ratio (low sodium edible salt) from mixed salt/bittern and manufacture of pure potassium chloride therefrom
- Process for recovery of common salt, potassium chloride and magnesium chemicals in an integrated manner
- Process for the recovery of high purity salts - sodium chloride and sodium sulphate from crudes (sulphate-rich brine)
- Process for ultrapure salt meeting pharmaceutical grade specifications
- Production of micro nutrient enriched cattle licks
- Process for natural salt formulations for seawater substitution, mineral fortification
- Detailed design for establishment of solar salt works
- Technology for Production of High Strength Plaster of Paris (Alpha Plaster) from marine gypsum
- Technology for the recovery of valuable chemicals from Tannery waste liquor
- Technology for integrated Jatropha biodiesel process to DRDO as well as M/s Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Limited on turnkey basis. This will be a zero-effluent discharge plant with all waste converted into value and the biodiesel complying with EN14214 standards.
- Recovery of bromine as well as production of Hydrobromic Acid from seawater / saline water / RO plant reject and development of process of recovery of marine chemicals from bromine plant discharge and brine.
Project Management, Technology Development & Transfer, Strategic Planning, Process/Performance Improvement, Training and Development, Operations Management