
Prof. Bhalchandra M. Bhanage
Sr. Professor of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry,
Department of Chemistry,
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), (Formerly UDCT),
Maharashtra, Mumbai, INDIA
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
Tel: +91-22-33612603; Fax: +91-22-33611020
For list of publications and research profile in various database:
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9538-3339
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Z0EZnv8AAAAJ&hl=en
Scopus : https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7003303262
Web of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/480381
Personal: Date of Birth: 18th February 1966.
Academic Background:
• Ph. D.(1996): University of Pune at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India (Title: Studies in Hydroformylation of Olefins using Transition Metal Complex Catalysts, Research Guide: Dr. R.V. Chaudhari
• CSIR-NET Exam: Cleared twice in 1988-89
• M.Sc. (1988): First Class: Department of Chemistry, University of Pune, India
• B.Sc. (1986): First Class: Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, University of Pune, India
Positions held:
• Research Chemist in National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in 1988-90
• Research Fellow (UGC) in National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in 1991-95
• Project Associate (CSIR) in National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in 1996-1997
• JSPS Fellow in Tokoku University, Sendai, Japan in 1998-2000
• CREST Fellow (JST) in Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan in 2000-2003
•Coordinator Marathi Encyclopedia Chemistry Subject, Maharashtra State Marathi Encyclopedia Production Board, Government of Maharashtra,
• Professor in ICT, Matunga 2004-till date
• Head Department of Chemistry during 2009- July 2014; Dec 21-Dec 24.
• Dean (Infrastructure & Campus Development) in ICT, Matunga August 2014-November 2021
Fellowships
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK (FRSC)
• Fellow of the Biotech Research Society of India (FBRS).
• Fellow of the Indian Chemical Society (FICS)
• Fellow of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences (FMASc)
Students Statistics
• Ph.D. students guided till date: Total : 57
Ph.D. (Sci.) Chemistry: 48
Ph.D. (Tech.) (Chemical Engineering): 2
Ph.D. (Tech.) (Green Technology): 6
Ph.D. (Sci.) (Biotechnology Sciences) : 1
• Ph.D. students currently working: 12
• Post Doctorate fellow currently working: 01
• M.Sc. students guided till date: 31
• M.Sc. students currently guiding: 03
• M.Tech. students guided till date: 26
• M.Tech. students currently guiding: 03
Research Output:
• Number of Research article in International Journals: 490
• Total Citations Received: 28600 (google scholar), 17000 (Scopus)
• h-index: 74 (google scholar), 66 (Scopus)
• i-10: 393
• Total Impart Factor : 2000
• Average Impact factor: 4.5
• Number of Book edited: 02
• Number of Book chapters: 32
• Number of patents granted: 31
• Number of patents filed: 06
• Miscellaneous articles for social awareness in science: 28
Awards :
• Listed in top 2 % Scientists in the world as per analysis published by Stanford University, USA in the subject of Organic Chemistry since 2019-
• Best paper of the year award for 1995 by NCL Research Foundation: "Enhancement of interfacial catalysis in a biphasic system using catalyst binding ligands, NATURE, 373, 501‑503 (1995).
• Patent Award for U.S. Pat. 5498801(1996); U.S. Pat. 5650546 (1997) U.S. Pat. 622200 (2002) by NCL Research Foundation.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship by Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) via global selection
• Awarded Junior Research Fellowship from CSIR in 1990 and LS in 1989
• Dr. K.H. Gharda Award (of Rs 50,000) for Contributions in Research by UICT, 2008.
• RSC-PTG best paper award by Royal Society of Chemistry 2011
• Bronze Medal for Contributions in Research by Chemical Research Society of India, 2012
• ISCMA Outstanding Professor Award by Indian Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Association for excellence in academic field for the year 2012.
• Prof. M.M. Sharma Science and Technology Award (Rs 1 lakh and Citation) for contributions in research by Marathi Vidyan Parishad, 2014
• ISCMA Outstanding Professor Award by Indian Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Association for excellence in academic field for the year in 2015
• South Indian Education Society’s “Best Teacher Award 2017-2018”
• Biography covered in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 75th Edition, 2008, also in 2012.
• ISCMA Outstanding Professor Award by Indian Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Association for excellence in academic field for the year in 2016
• Top ten chemist according to scopus search during 2015-17 conducted by Careers 360
• Top ten chemical engineer according to scopus search during 2015-17 conducted by Careers 360
• Dr Sarojini Devi Memorial Award, by Higher Education Forum, 2018
Professonal activities:
• Catalysis Science & Technology (Advisory Board Member, Royal Society of Chemistry Journal, IF 5.773)
• Associate Editor, Catalysis in Green Chemistry and Engineering, Publisher: Begell House, USA
• Section Editor: The Journal of Indian Chemical Society, Elsevier. (IF 1.3)
• Secretary, ACS India International Chapter
• Chairperson, Catalysis Society of India, Mumbai Chapter
• The Open Catalysis Journal (Bentham Publisher) since 2007
• The Open Acoustics Journal (Bentham Publisher) since 2008
• Science Magazine Patrika ( पत्रिका) Language : Marathi (ISSN No. 0971-6912)
• Life Member : The Biotech Research Society, India,
• Member : Bureau of Indian Standards Precious Metals Sectional Committee,
• Member : Bureau of Indian Standards : Chemical Department (CHD)
• Member: Catalysis Society of Japan (No 98251) 1998-99.
• Member: The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
• Examiner and Resource Person to Indian Chemistry Olympiad during 2004-2012
• Member: The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan;
• Examiner and Resource Person to Indian Chemistry Olympiad during 2004-2012.
• Recognized as a Ph.D. guide for the Chemistry, Biotechnology sciences and Chemical Engineering
• Member: American Chemical Society ACS, USA
• Member, American Nano Society (2011-2013)
• Member: Scientific adviser of Indian Patent office.
• Member: American association for the advance science, 2002
• Member: Board of studies in chemistry Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, India.
• Member : Bureau of Indian Standards Precious Metals Sectional Committee,
• Member : Bureau of Indian Standards : Chemical Department (CHD)
•Advisory Committee member/Syllabus Committee member/BOS Member for following autonomous colleges/Universities: Advisory Committee member/Syllabus Committee member/BOS Member for following autonomous colleges/Universities: K.J. Somaiya Engineering College Sion, NMIS Engineering College, Andheri, K.J. Somaiya Arts and Science College, Vidyavihar, SIES College, Sion., Thakur College, Kandivali, Vaze Kelkar College, Mulund, Vivekanand College, Chembur, Jai Hind College, Churchgate, Ramnarain Ruia College, Matuna, UM-DAE Centre, Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala, HSNC University, University of Mumbai, Goa University and Pune University
• Delivered more than 150 Keynote/invited talks at various conferences
• Organized various conferences e.g Asia Pacific Congress on Catalysis, Suschemie etc
Outreach Activities:
• Working with Marathi Vidnyan Parishad to popularizing Science. Delivered several lectures on popularization of science at various schools, colleges all over Maharashtra
• Working on Government of Maharashtra Project on Marathi Vishwakosh for the chemistry subject since 2016
• Worked on Zee Channel as an examiner to evaluate various science projects
• Worked with Aakahswani for Marathi Serial as a subject expert on Chemistry. 52 episodes were telecasted.
• Working as Editorial Board Member for Marathi Science Magazine “Patrika” since 2012
Teaching
• B.Chem. Eng. and B.Tech: Organic Chemistry, Industrial Inorganic Chemistry
• M.Tech (Green Tech.): Catalysis
• M.Sc. (Chemistry): Organometallic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Catalysis
Teaching:
B.Chem. Eng. and B.Tech: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Inorganic Chemistry
M.Tech (Green Tech.): Catalysis Science and Technology, Catalysis- I
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Organometallic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Reviewer for several international journals
Industrial Consultants to several chemical industries
Sr. Professor of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry,
Department of Chemistry,
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), (Formerly UDCT),
Maharashtra, Mumbai, INDIA
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
Tel: +91-22-33612603; Fax: +91-22-33611020
For list of publications and research profile in various database:
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9538-3339
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Z0EZnv8AAAAJ&hl=en
Scopus : https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7003303262
Web of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/480381
Personal: Date of Birth: 18th February 1966.
Academic Background:
• Ph. D.(1996): University of Pune at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India (Title: Studies in Hydroformylation of Olefins using Transition Metal Complex Catalysts, Research Guide: Dr. R.V. Chaudhari
• CSIR-NET Exam: Cleared twice in 1988-89
• M.Sc. (1988): First Class: Department of Chemistry, University of Pune, India
• B.Sc. (1986): First Class: Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, University of Pune, India
Positions held:
• Research Chemist in National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in 1988-90
• Research Fellow (UGC) in National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in 1991-95
• Project Associate (CSIR) in National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in 1996-1997
• JSPS Fellow in Tokoku University, Sendai, Japan in 1998-2000
• CREST Fellow (JST) in Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan in 2000-2003
•Coordinator Marathi Encyclopedia Chemistry Subject, Maharashtra State Marathi Encyclopedia Production Board, Government of Maharashtra,
• Professor in ICT, Matunga 2004-till date
• Head Department of Chemistry during 2009- July 2014; Dec 21-Dec 24.
• Dean (Infrastructure & Campus Development) in ICT, Matunga August 2014-November 2021
Fellowships
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK (FRSC)
• Fellow of the Biotech Research Society of India (FBRS).
• Fellow of the Indian Chemical Society (FICS)
• Fellow of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences (FMASc)
Students Statistics
• Ph.D. students guided till date: Total : 57
Ph.D. (Sci.) Chemistry: 48
Ph.D. (Tech.) (Chemical Engineering): 2
Ph.D. (Tech.) (Green Technology): 6
Ph.D. (Sci.) (Biotechnology Sciences) : 1
• Ph.D. students currently working: 12
• Post Doctorate fellow currently working: 01
• M.Sc. students guided till date: 31
• M.Sc. students currently guiding: 03
• M.Tech. students guided till date: 26
• M.Tech. students currently guiding: 03
Research Output:
• Number of Research article in International Journals: 490
• Total Citations Received: 28600 (google scholar), 17000 (Scopus)
• h-index: 74 (google scholar), 66 (Scopus)
• i-10: 393
• Total Impart Factor : 2000
• Average Impact factor: 4.5
• Number of Book edited: 02
• Number of Book chapters: 32
• Number of patents granted: 31
• Number of patents filed: 06
• Miscellaneous articles for social awareness in science: 28
Awards :
• Listed in top 2 % Scientists in the world as per analysis published by Stanford University, USA in the subject of Organic Chemistry since 2019-
• Best paper of the year award for 1995 by NCL Research Foundation: "Enhancement of interfacial catalysis in a biphasic system using catalyst binding ligands, NATURE, 373, 501‑503 (1995).
• Patent Award for U.S. Pat. 5498801(1996); U.S. Pat. 5650546 (1997) U.S. Pat. 622200 (2002) by NCL Research Foundation.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship by Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) via global selection
• Awarded Junior Research Fellowship from CSIR in 1990 and LS in 1989
• Dr. K.H. Gharda Award (of Rs 50,000) for Contributions in Research by UICT, 2008.
• RSC-PTG best paper award by Royal Society of Chemistry 2011
• Bronze Medal for Contributions in Research by Chemical Research Society of India, 2012
• ISCMA Outstanding Professor Award by Indian Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Association for excellence in academic field for the year 2012.
• Prof. M.M. Sharma Science and Technology Award (Rs 1 lakh and Citation) for contributions in research by Marathi Vidyan Parishad, 2014
• ISCMA Outstanding Professor Award by Indian Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Association for excellence in academic field for the year in 2015
• South Indian Education Society’s “Best Teacher Award 2017-2018”
• Biography covered in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 75th Edition, 2008, also in 2012.
• ISCMA Outstanding Professor Award by Indian Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Association for excellence in academic field for the year in 2016
• Top ten chemist according to scopus search during 2015-17 conducted by Careers 360
• Top ten chemical engineer according to scopus search during 2015-17 conducted by Careers 360
• Dr Sarojini Devi Memorial Award, by Higher Education Forum, 2018
Professonal activities:
• Catalysis Science & Technology (Advisory Board Member, Royal Society of Chemistry Journal, IF 5.773)
• Associate Editor, Catalysis in Green Chemistry and Engineering, Publisher: Begell House, USA
• Section Editor: The Journal of Indian Chemical Society, Elsevier. (IF 1.3)
• Secretary, ACS India International Chapter
• Chairperson, Catalysis Society of India, Mumbai Chapter
• The Open Catalysis Journal (Bentham Publisher) since 2007
• The Open Acoustics Journal (Bentham Publisher) since 2008
• Science Magazine Patrika ( पत्रिका) Language : Marathi (ISSN No. 0971-6912)
• Life Member : The Biotech Research Society, India,
• Member : Bureau of Indian Standards Precious Metals Sectional Committee,
• Member : Bureau of Indian Standards : Chemical Department (CHD)
• Member: Catalysis Society of Japan (No 98251) 1998-99.
• Member: The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
• Examiner and Resource Person to Indian Chemistry Olympiad during 2004-2012
• Member: The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan;
• Examiner and Resource Person to Indian Chemistry Olympiad during 2004-2012.
• Recognized as a Ph.D. guide for the Chemistry, Biotechnology sciences and Chemical Engineering
• Member: American Chemical Society ACS, USA
• Member, American Nano Society (2011-2013)
• Member: Scientific adviser of Indian Patent office.
• Member: American association for the advance science, 2002
• Member: Board of studies in chemistry Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, India.
• Member : Bureau of Indian Standards Precious Metals Sectional Committee,
• Member : Bureau of Indian Standards : Chemical Department (CHD)
•Advisory Committee member/Syllabus Committee member/BOS Member for following autonomous colleges/Universities: Advisory Committee member/Syllabus Committee member/BOS Member for following autonomous colleges/Universities: K.J. Somaiya Engineering College Sion, NMIS Engineering College, Andheri, K.J. Somaiya Arts and Science College, Vidyavihar, SIES College, Sion., Thakur College, Kandivali, Vaze Kelkar College, Mulund, Vivekanand College, Chembur, Jai Hind College, Churchgate, Ramnarain Ruia College, Matuna, UM-DAE Centre, Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala, HSNC University, University of Mumbai, Goa University and Pune University
• Delivered more than 150 Keynote/invited talks at various conferences
• Organized various conferences e.g Asia Pacific Congress on Catalysis, Suschemie etc
Outreach Activities:
• Working with Marathi Vidnyan Parishad to popularizing Science. Delivered several lectures on popularization of science at various schools, colleges all over Maharashtra
• Working on Government of Maharashtra Project on Marathi Vishwakosh for the chemistry subject since 2016
• Worked on Zee Channel as an examiner to evaluate various science projects
• Worked with Aakahswani for Marathi Serial as a subject expert on Chemistry. 52 episodes were telecasted.
• Working as Editorial Board Member for Marathi Science Magazine “Patrika” since 2012
Teaching
• B.Chem. Eng. and B.Tech: Organic Chemistry, Industrial Inorganic Chemistry
• M.Tech (Green Tech.): Catalysis
• M.Sc. (Chemistry): Organometallic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Catalysis
Teaching:
B.Chem. Eng. and B.Tech: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Inorganic Chemistry
M.Tech (Green Tech.): Catalysis Science and Technology, Catalysis- I
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Organometallic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Reviewer for several international journals
Industrial Consultants to several chemical industries