Dr. Ashish Desai

Profile

Name : Dr. Ashish Desai
Qualification: Ph.D.
Designation: Associate Professor
Department: Applied Science and Humanities
Experience: 19 years
Email: ashish.desai@scet.ac.in
Courses / Subject involved: Analytical Chemistry

Extra Duty

Research Projects

Patents/Copyrights

Books Published

1 Chemistry-I (with Lab Manual)
Contributed as a translator of the book "Chemistry-I (with Lab Manual)" of 1st year undergraduate program in Gujarati under AICTE Technical Book Writing Scheme as per the requirement of National Education Policy-2020

Research Publications

International Journals
1 2-Hydroxy-4-Isopropoxy-5-Bromoacetophenone Oxime As An Analytical Reagent for Palladium(II) Determination Chemical Science Transactions, 3(2),540-543,(2014) [DOI: 10.7598/cst2014.736]
National Journals
1 2',4'-Dihydroxy-5'-bromochalconeoxime As A Gravimetric Reagent for Copper(II) Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 22(2), 461-463 (2006)
2 2',4'-Dihydroxy-5'-bromochalconeoxime As A Spectrophotometric Reagent for Cobalt(II) and Manganese(II), Asian Journal of Chemistry, 16(2), 1228-1230 (2004)
3 2',4'-Dihydroxy-5'-bromochalconeoxime As A Spectrophotometric Reagent for Fe(III) and V(V), Journal of South Gujarat University, 1, 16-17 (2003)

Expert Lectures Delivered

1 Delivered a talk on "Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025" at "Glimpse of the Nobel Prize - 2025" organized by Sarvajanik University, Surat on 28 November,2025
2 Contributed as a Panelist for the panel discussion on “Technology Enabled Agricultural Practices for Sustainable Environment and Resources” in “One Day Online National Symposium on “Technology Vision 2035: An Educational Perspective” organized by Thakur College of Engineering & Technology, Mumbai in association with Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council (An Autonomous Body under Department of Science & Technology, Government of India)
3 Delivered a talk entitled "HPLC- Instrumentation Technique" at "Two Days State Level Webinar" organized by C. B. Patel Computer College & J. N. M. Science College, Vesu, Surat on 23-24 May'2020
4 Delivered a lecture as a speaker in the seminar on “Waste Water Management – Energy Source & Air Quality for Smart City Mission” organized by Drainage Department, Surat Municipal Corporation on 16th October, 2015.

Achievements / Awards

1 Worked as an Expert of Expert Advisory Committee for preparation of the "Tri-Lingual Fundamental Glossary of Chemistry (English-Hindi-Gujarati) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, COMMISSION FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
2 Worked as an Expert of Expert Advisory Committee for preparation of the "Tri-Lingual Comprehensive Glossary, Engineering (English-Hindi-Gujarati) of GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, COMMISSION FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
3 Worked as a team leader of “3rd party monitoring of GIDC of Ankleshwar, Panoli & Jhagadia” project worth approx. Rs. 4 Crore 62 Lakhs allotted to TIFAC-CORE from May’2010 to July’2014 by Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Gandhinagar
4 Received approval of second environment audit team as Schedule-I auditor from Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Gandhinagar in addition of existing team
5 Worked as a Quality Manager for accreditation process of TIFAC laboratory from National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
6 Worked as a coordinator of environment audit team of Shree Ramkrishna Institute of Computer Education & Applied Sciences
7 Worked as an internal auditor to carry out internal audit of Microbiology lab of Shree Ramkrishna Institute of Computer Education & Applied Sciences as per ISO 17025:2005 on 25-26 September,2017
8 Invited by Surat Municipal Corporation as one of the key members of Environment and Eco system group under 100 Resilience Cities Project
9 Invited as an internal jury member for Gujarati Elocution competition organized by Art & Intellect Committee, SCET under the banner of Exuberance 2017-18 on 17/02/2018
10 Recognized as Post Graduate Teacher in the subject of M.Sc. (Chemistry) with effect from November 2007 onwards by Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat.
11 Worked as a Visiting Lecturer at University Science Instrumentation Center, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat to teach about the Analytical Instruments to the students of M.Sc.-I (Tech. in Instrumentation) from 01/08/2008 to 15/04/2009
12 Worked as a reviewer for McGraw-Hill Education, India to review one manuscript of the book of Engineering Chemistry by B. Sivsankar
13 Worked as a reviewer for McGraw-Hill Education, India to review the book on Stoichiometry (5/e) by B. I. Bhatt
14 Worked as a reviewer for Pearson India Education Services Private Limited to review one manuscript of the book of Engineering Chemistry

Administrative Duties

1 Appointed as HOD of TIFAC-CORE from 27/06/2017 to 29/02/2024
2 Appointed as HOD of Environment Audit Cell from 08/07/2016 to 29/02/2024
3 Appointed as In charge Head of the Department (HOD) of TIFAC-CORE from 17/03/2011 to 13/08/2015
4 Appointed as DIC of TIFAC-CORE from 01/01/2011 to 16/03/2011
5 Appointed as In charge DIC of TIFAC-CORE from 10/02/2010 to 28/02/2010
6 Appointed as In charge DIC of TIFAC-CORE from 28/11/2009 to 06/12/2009
7 Appointed as Department In charge (DIC) of Chemistry & Physics from 06/10/2009 to 04/11/2009
8 Member of Departmental Library, Department Level Tech fest committee, Entrepreneur Development Cell etc. of Chemistry Department

Membership of Professional Bodies

1 Fellow member of Journal of Environmental Research and Development (JERAD) from April 2009 (Membership No. : F/474/09)
2 Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) since November 2006 (Membership No. : LM 48866)

Workshop / Seminar / STTP

1 Attended State Level One Day Seminar on "IPR and Patent" organized by Department of Chemistry, Sir P. T. Sarvajanik College of Science, Surat on 21st January,2020
2 Attended State Level One Day Seminar on "IPR and Patent" organized by Department of Chemistry, Sir P. T. Sarvajanik College of Science, Surat on 21st January,2020
3 Attended TEQIP-3 sponsored one week short term training program on "Recent Trends in Energy and Environment" conducted by Department of Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat from 06-10 January,2010
4 Attended National Conference on 'Sustainable Chemistry : Frontier & Challenges (NCSCFC-2019) organized by Department of Chemistry, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat 12th March,2019
5 Attended one week Short Term Training Programme on “Green Chemistry and Engineering : Towards a Sustainable Future” under Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP – II) organized by Chemical Engineering Department, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat from 18-22nd November, 2013
6 Attended one week Government of Gujarat sponsored Modular Training Programme (Short Term Training Programme) on “Water Treatment and Utilization For Domestic Purpose” organized by CEPT Anchor Institute for Infrastructure Sector, BVM Engineering College, CEPT University at Vidyabharti Trust Institute of Technology & Research Centre, Umrakh, Bardoli from 09-13th May, 2011
7 Attended one day GUJCOST, Gandhinagar sponsored Regional Seminar on “Chromatographic Techniques” organized by Department of Chemistry, Navyug Science College, Surat on 8th February, 2014
8 Attended one week Short Term Training Programme on “Advances In Waste Management Techniques” sponsored by Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP – II) & organized by Environmental Engineering Section, Deparment of Civil Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat during 23-27 June, 2014
9 Attended two weeks ISTE approved Short Term Training Programme on “Integration of R&D, Consultancy with Academic Activities” organized by Thakur College of Engineering & Technology, Mumbai during 15-26 December, 2014
10 Attended two weeks ISTE approved Short Term Training Programme on “Environmental Studies” conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Govt. of India) during 2nd – 12th June 2015
11 Attended one day State Level Symposium on “Research: Writing, Publication & Analysis” organized by Shree Ramkrishna Institute of Computer Education & Applied Sciences, Surat on 3rd October, 2015
12 Attended 20th ISTE State Annual Faculty Convention 2015 with State Level Seminar on “Challenges and Opportunities in Technical Education in the Era of Sustainable Development” jointly organized by ISTE Gujarat Section and Chhotubhai Gopalbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli on 27th October,2015
13 Attended one day State Level Seminar on “The Potential Applications of Ionic Liquids” organized by Department of Chemistry, Sir P. T. Sarvajanik College of Science, Surat on 28th December, 2015
14 Attended TEQIP-II sponsored one week Short Term Training Programme on “Waste Management In Smart Cities” organized by Department of Civil Enginnering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute Of Technology (SVNIT), Surat from 09-13th May 2016
15 Attended one day Regional Workshop on “Efficient Utilization Of Laboratory Instruments” jointly organized by Department of Chemistry, Navyug Science College, Surat and Equiptronics, Mumbai on 21st January, 2017
16 Attended TEQIP-II sponsored one week Short Term Training Programme on “Current Scenario in Chemical Science and Technology (CSCST-2017)” organized by Department of Applied Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute Of Technology (SVNIT), Surat from 25-29th January, 2017
17 Attended two day National Workshop on “Sustainable Approach Towards Urban Water & Wastewater Management” organized by Department of M.E. Environmental Engineering & Department of Civil Engineering, Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Surat during 7-8 February, 2017
18 Attended one day National Level Symposium on “Research Projects: Proposal and Grants” organized by Shree Ramkrishna Institute of Computer Education & Applied Sciences, Surat on 15th September, 2017
19 Attended ISTE sponsored two week Faculty Development Programme on “Innovation And Entrepreneurship – From Design Thinking To Funding” organized by Gujarat Technological University in collaboration with Entrepreneur Development Cell, Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Surat during 13-24th November, 2017
20 Attended AICTE sponsored one week QIP Short Term Course on “Energy from Waste: Sustainable Approaches” conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay from 10-15th December, 2018
21 Attended National Conference on ” Environmental and Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, Arts, Science and Commerce College, Kholwad, Surat on 29-30th November, 2008
22 Attended two day All India Seminar on “Application of Nano Technology in Chemical Industries” organized by The Institution of Engineers (India), Gujarat State Centre, Ahmedabad on 26-27th February 2006
23 Attended two day State Level Seminar on “Recent Advances in Chemistry” organized by V. P. and R. P. T. P. Science College, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 18-19th June 2006
24 Attended one week AICTE & ISTE approved Short Term Training Programme on “Production Technologies of High Performance Fibres and Their Applications” organized by Department of Textile Technology, Sarvajanik College of Engg. & Technology, ISTE-Surat Chapter from 25-29th December 2006
25 Attended one day Seminar on “Trends in Nano Science and Nano Technology” organized by General Department, Institute of Diploma Studies, Nirma University, Ahmedabad on 18th August 2007
26 Attended Two day Continuing Education Programme on “Fuel Cells” organized by Energy Systems Engineering Office of Continuing Education Programme, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai on 13-14th November 2007
27 Attended Short Term Training Programme on “Instrumental Analytical Techniques” organized by TIFAC-CORE Centre, Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Surat during 27-29th November, 2007
28 Attended one day Seminar on “Carbon Credit : Trading & It’s Prospects” organized by Civil Engineering Department and TIFAC-CORE, Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Surat on 29th March 2008
29 Attended one day Regional Workshop on “Green Chemistry” organized by Department Of Chemistry, Navyug Science College, Surat on 22nd August 2008
30 Attended one day Regional Workshop on “Green Chemistry” organized by Department Of Chemistry, Navyug Science College, Surat on 22nd August 2008
31 Attended One day “Third All Gujarat Research Scholars Meet (TAGRSM-2003)” organized by Indian Chemical Society (Vadodara Chapter) on 23rd February 2003
32 Attended one week AICTE sponsored Short Term Training Programme on “Solid and Hazardous Waste Management” organized by Civil Enginnering Department, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute Of Technology (SVNIT), Surat from 15-19th December 2008
33 Attended one week AICTE sponsored Short Term Training Programme on “Nanotechnology: A Sustainable Alternative to Environment” organized by Chemical Enginnering Department, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute Of Technology (SVNIT), Surat from 19-23rd January, 2009
34 Attended National Conference on “Green Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat on 6-8th February, 2009
35 Attended one day Seminar on “Energy Conservation & Environmental Protection” organized by Chemical Engineering Department, Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Surat on 5th May 2009
36 Attended one week AICTE sponsored Short Term Training Programme on “Advanced Instrumental Methods of Analysis (AIMA)” organized by Chemical Engineering Department, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat from 24-28th August, 2009
37 Attended two day State Level Workshop on “Symmetry, Group Theory and Spectroscopy” organized by Department of Chemistry, Navyug Science College, Surat on 26-27th September,2009
38 Attended two day Regional Seminar on “Modern Methods of Analysis” organized by Span Diagnostics Ltd., Udhna, Surat on 3-4th October, 2009
39 Attended one day Seminar on “Challenges in Chemistry” jointly organized by Department of Chemistry, B.P. Baria Science Institute, Navsari & Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) Gandhinagar on 11th February, 2010
40 Attended one day State Level Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Organic Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, Sir P.T.Sarvajanik College of Science College, Surat on 21st February,2010

Participation in Other Activities

1 Involved in Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Surat city by Mobile Pollution Monitoring Van for Surat Municipal Corporation
2 Involved in different industries’ Environment Management System Thermal Adequacy Certificate work under Environment Audit Cell
3 Involved in noise pollution monitoring at Vanita Vishram Ground, Athawalines, Surat during fair