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    Dr Abhay Kumar Choubey

    Chemistry
    Professor
    Ph D 1995 Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 
    M Sc 1987 Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
    B Sc 1985 Magadh University, Bodh Gaya 

     

    2022 – Till Date Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
    2016 – 2022 Associate Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
    2008 – 2016 Assistant Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
    2004 – 2008 Assistant Professor, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun
    2001-2002 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Petroleum Engineering, University of Kansas, USA
    1998-2000 Research Associate, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad

    Academic Administration

    • Head, Basic Sciences and Humanities (From 2021)
    • Dean, Planning, Resources & Alumni (From 2019)
    • Chairman, Institute Works Committee (From 2019 to 2021)
    • Professor-in-Charge, Assam Energy Institute, Sivasagar (A Centre of RGIPT) (2019-2020)
    • Professor-in-Charge, Energy Institute, Bengaluru (A Centre of RGIPT) (2019-2020)
    • Chairman, Council of Wardens (2017-2019)
    • Academic Co-ordinator of the Institute (2008-2011)
    • Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs (2010-2012)
    • Chairman, Tender Committee (2009-2012)
    • Chairman, Disciplinary Committee of RGIPT (2016-2018)
    • Cheque Signing Authority (From 2009- 2021)
    • Vice-Chairman, Grievance Committee (2012-2016)
    • Chairman, Staff Audit Committee (From 2019 onward)
    • Chairman, Space Committee (From 2019-2021)
    • Member, Institute Advisory Committee (From 2019)
    • Member, Placement Committee (2012-2014)
    • Nanotechnology
    • Water Shut-off and Enhanced Oil Recovery
    • Petrochemistry
    • Wastewater Treatment
    • Estimation of Shelf Life of Polymer Based Chemicals for Drilling and Production of Hydrocarbons
      KDMIPE, ONGC Limited, Dehradun, 2007

    Research paper published: 14

    Recent research paper published: 7
    1. Vartika Srivastava and Abhay Kumar Choubey, Investigation of adsorption of organic dyes present in wastewater using chitosan beads immobilized with bio fabricated CuO nanoparticles. Journal of Molecular Structure (2021). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.130749
    2. V. Srivastava, A. K. Choubey, Study of adsorption of anionic dyes over bio fabricated crystalline α-MnO2 nanoparticles. Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-11622-1
    3. Synthesis and characterization of cross-linked hydrogels using polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl pyrrolidone and their blend for water shut-off treatments, Reena, Abhinav Kumar, Vikas Mahto and Abhay Kumar Choubey, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Volume 301, 112472, 2020.
    4. Kinetic and isothermal study of the effect of transition metal doping on the adsorptive property of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized via green route using Moringa oleifera leaf extract, Vartika Srivastava and Abhay Kumar Choubey, Materials Research Express, Volume 6, Number 12, 2020.
    5. Green synthesis of biogenic silver particles, process parameter optimization and application as photocatalyst in dye degradation, Vartika Srivastava, Shipra Pandey, Aradhana Mishra and Abhay Kumar Choubey, SN Applied Sciences, 1(12), 1722, December 2019
    6. Synthesis of nanostructured silver particles using Citrus limetta peel extract via green route for catalytic degradation of azo dyes through electron relay effect, Vartika Srivastava and Abhay Kumar Choubey, Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Volume 10, Number 4, 2019.
    7. A Review on Advancements and Challenges of Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Wastewater Treatment Processes, Abhay Kumar Choubey and Yasha Shukla, Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2019.
    Research paper communicated: 3
    1. Reena, Abhinav Kumar, Vartika Srivastava, Vikas Mahto, Abhay Kumar Choubey. Bio-synthesized Zinc Oxide-Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Resorcinol-Formaldehyde Hydrogel System for Water Shut off in Heterogeneous Reservoir: An Experimental Investigation. OGST, EDP Sciences, France, Feb. 3, 2021. (Under review)
    2. V. Srivastava, M. Beg, A. K. Choubey, S. Sharma. Application of Manganese Oxide nanoparticles synthesized via green route for improved performance of water-based drilling fluids. (Under review in Colloids and Surfaces A: Physiochemical and Engineering Aspects Since 16th Dec. 2020).
    3. Shivanjali Sharma; Himanshu Kesarwani; Vartika Srivastava; Ajay Mandal; Abhay Kumar Choubey. Nanoparticles Assisted Surfactant Polymer Flooding: Adsorption, Wettability Alteration, and Oil mobilization Potential. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. (Communicated)
    Research papers in international conference: 9
    1. PVA Crosslinked Gel for Improving Sweep Efficiency and Water Shut-off Jobs in Hydrocarbon Bearing Reservoirs, Reena and Abhay Kumar Choubey, International Conference on Advances in Polymer Science & Technology, November 1-3, 2018, Kathmandu, Nepal.
    2. Gelation Study of Polymer Gel for Water Control in Petroleum Reservoirs, Reena and Abhay Kumar Choubey, International Conference on Frontiers at the Chemistry-Applied Sciences (FCASI 2018), December 21- 22, 2018, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
    3. Extraction, Characterization and Biological Studies of Phytochemicals present in Catharanthus roseus, Vartika Srivastava and A. K. Choubey in an International Conference on Advances in Analytical Sciences (ICAAS), 15-17, March 2018, Dehradun.
    4. Gas Hydrate: An Efficient Energy Source, S. Laik, V. P. Sharma, Anil Kumar and A. K. Choubey Paper presented in a workshop on Computerized Tomography for Scientists and Engineers held    at IIT Kanpur, India from February 13-15, 2004.
    5. Scanning Electron Microscopy and Electron Dispersive X-Ray (SEM-EDX): An Indispensable Technique for Analyzing Microstructure in the New Millennium, Anil Kumar and A K Choubey, Paper presented in a national conference on Emerging Areas in Applied Physics held at Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, India from February 21-23, 2004.
    6. Rubberized Bitumens: Critical Parameters & Paving Applications Abhay Kumar Choubey, Bhawna Yadav and Himmat Singh Paper in an international conference on Advances in polymer blends, composites, IPNS and gels: Macro to nano scales held at Kottayam, Kerala, India from March 21-23, 2005.
    7. Bio-diesel: A Fuel of 21st Century A. K. Choubey, Bhawna Yadav and B. P. Pandey Paper in a manual on Bio-diesel in Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, 2005.
    8. Novel Routes for the Functionalization of n-Butane. A. K. Choubey and R. P. Badoni Poster presented in PETROTECH - 2007, 7th International Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition held from January 15 -19, 2007 at New Delhi, India.
    9. Role of Gel for Enhanced Oil Recovery A. K. Choubey, Paper in an International Conference on Polymer Processing (ICPP 2007) held at Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China from May 17-20, 2007.
    Book published: 2
    1. Polymer Gels for Water Control in Oil Reservoirs: A Review, Reena and Abhay Kumar Choubey, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2019 (ISBN 978-613-8-84100-5).
    2. Synthesis of Thiadiazole & Dithiazole Derivatives: A Review, Abhay Kumar Choubey and Durga Nath Dhar, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2013 (ISBN-13: 978-3659338786)
    Book chapter: 2
    1. Herbal Materials as Thermal Energy Storage Materials, Abhay Kumar Choubey and Vartika Srivastava, Latent Heat-Based Thermal Energy Storage Systems, Materials, Applications and the Energy Market, Apple Academic Press, USA, 2019 (ISBN: 9781771888585).
    2. The Hydrogen Initiative: Technological Advancements & Storage Challenges, Reena and Abhay Kumar Choubey, Energy Security and Sustainability, CRC Press, USA, 2016 (ISBN 9781498754439).
    • Special State Merit Scholarship 
      Government of Bihar
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