INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INDORE

Ashootoshmandpe

Dr. Mandpe holds the esteemed position of Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore since October 2021, where he continues to inspire and educate future engineers. His impact on education extends beyond the classroom, as evidenced by his diverse teaching experience. He has imparted knowledge to a multitude of students, teaching a wide array of courses and contributing to laboratory development. He has more than eight years of experience working in the broader field of Environmental Engineering and Science. Dr. Mandpe is a Graduate of Civil Engineering from the University of Pune and has completed his Master’s in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from the College of Engineering Pune (COEP). He completed his Ph.D. from the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), working at CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur, which is a cornerstone of research and development in India, driving environmental solutions and advancements critical for the nation’s sustainable future, under the supervision of Dr. Sunil Kumar (Alexander von Humboldt- Stiftung Senior Researcher Fellowship Awardee).

Dr. Mandpe’s areas of interest encompass a broad spectrum of environmental concerns, demonstrating his commitment to addressing pressing issues and shaping the landscape of environmental policies and legislation. His professional skills and accomplishments exemplify his dedication to advancing environmental engineering and sustainability. His executive skills encompass a wide range of expertise, including waste sampling and analysis, laboratory development activities, scientific and technical proposal writing, and the meticulous preparation of detailed project reports. Dr. Mandpe has a remarkable track record in organizing various national and international events, fostering global collaboration in the field and connecting professionals across the world. He also serves as an official reviewer for several prestigious journals, contributing his expertise to publications in Business Strategy and the Environment – Wiley Online Library, Energy, Elsevier, Environmental Challenges, Elsevier, Environmental Chemistry Letters, Springer, Environmental Pollution, Elsevier, Journal of Environmental Management, Elsevier, Sustainable Materials and Technologies, Elsevier, Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier, Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Elsevier and other esteemed journals across the environmental and engineering spectrum.

Dr. Mandpe has received several awards and achievements for his contributions to the field. Notably, he received the CSIR-Direct SRF 2019-20 fellowship, the NFSC-2020 (UGC-NET JRF) fellowship, and the prestigious Best Young Researcher Award in 2019 from CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur. His research excellence also earned him the DST-SERB International Travel Support Scheme grant for a conference in the USA. Additionally, Dr. Mandpe’s dedication to environmental sustainability was recognized with the Babasaheb Ambedkar National Research Fellowship (BANRF) in 2015, awarded by the Government of Maharashtra for pursuing his Doctoral studies. In terms of academic accomplishments, Dr. Mandpe has a strong track record. He secured second prize for his model on the Greenhouse Thermophilic Composting System at the India International Science Festival 2020 and received recognition from DST & Texas Instruments for designing the ‘Next Generation Smart Bin.’ His academic prowess is underscored by his qualifications, including qualifying in the UGC-NET Examination (Environmental Sciences) and GATE Examination (Civil Engineering).

Awards and Achievements:

Awards

Awarded CSIR-Direct SRF 2019-20 fellowship.

Awarded NFSC-2020 (UGC-NET JRF) fellowship by University Grants Commission.

Awarded Best Young Researcher Award 2019 (Late Shri. P.S. Dutt Memorial Award) for Research Scholars by CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur.

Awarded Babasaheb Ambedkar National Research Fellowship 2015 from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI), Government of Maharashtra, for Doctoral degree.

Awarded DST-SERB International Travel Support (ITS) Scheme grant for visiting the USA to present paper and poster in the Thirty-Fourth International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management organized by Widener University at Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America.

Achievements

Secured Third prize in Poster competition held during Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 conducted under the aegis of the Central Vigilance Commission held during October 30-November 05, 2023, organized by Indian Institute of Technology Indore.

Secured Third prize in Slogan competition held during Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 conducted under the aegis of the Central Vigilance Commission held during October 30-November 05, 2023, organized by Indian Institute of Technology Indore.

I have been considered as a Member in the Services Sectional Committee (SSD14) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for the Block (2023-2025).

Secured Second prize for Model on Greenhouse Thermophilic Composting System in students engineering model competition, India International Science Festival 2020 (IISF 2020) under the theme Swachh Bharat, organized by Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Family Welfare, Govt. of India in Collaboration with Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA) by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), during 22-25 December 2020.

Secured third prize in oral presentation in National Webinar on ‘Living with COVID-19: Holistic and Sustainable Solutions’ organized by Nari Shiksha Niketan PG College Lucknow.

Qualified Elementary and Intermediate Grade Drawing Examination conducted by the Government of Maharashtra.

Recognition by ‘DST & Texas Instruments’ for conceptualization and designing the ‘The Next Generation Smart Bin’ and qualified the Quarterfinal round of India Innovation Challenge Design Contest 2018, Anchored by IIM, Bangalore.

Secured second position in Hindi Handwriting Competition during Hindi Pakhwada Week held at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur, during September 14 – 21, 2018.

Secured first position in poster presentation under the theme of ‘Solid Waste Management’ in an International Conference on ETBWC held at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur on November 8-10, 2017.

Qualified UGC-NET Examination (Environmental Sciences) in December 2017, 2019, and June 2020.

Qualified GATE Examination (Civil Engineering) in the years 2013 and 2016.

Got shortlisted and cleared preliminary round of Interview in the recruitment of Scientist position at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur and CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum.

Secured Third rank in academics of BE (Civil) program at Institute level.

Received Second Prize in Technical Quiz Competition in ENGINEERING TODAY at AISSMS COE, Pune in February 2012.

Distinction in Australian National Chemistry Quiz in 2007.

Ph. D: In progress – 04

Pursuing a Doctorate in TA,DST,FA with a Currently engaged in advanced research, data analysis, and scholarly writing, contributing to knowledge expansion in the field. Actively publishing findings in reputable journals and presenting at academic conferences to share insights and foster collaborations.

Mr. Utkarsh Baranwal

(TA Category)

Ms. Veena Bhajantri

(DST-INSPIRE)

Mr. Shubham Ramesh More

(TA Category)

Ms. Shreya Dixit

(FA Category)

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