Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering

Researcher Id's:

1. Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8417-7131
2. VIdwan ID: https://tripurauniv.irins.org/profile/100456
3. Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user=R9uSNjAAAAAJ
4. Scopus ID: 536539

Research Interests:

1. Fluidization Engineering
2. Gasification and Pyrolysis
3. Water Disinfection
4. Simulation and Optimization using Aspen Plus
5. Osmotic Membranes
6. Soil amendment using biochar

Association with Scientific Bodies:

1. Member- International Association of Engineers (IAENG -Hong Kong) (Number: 130819)
2. Member- Hong Kong Chemical, Biological& Environmental Engineering Society (HKCBEES) (Number: 202717)
3. Associate Member – The Institution of Engineers (India) (Number: AM170847-6)
4. Associate Member - Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IICHE)(Number: 49375)
5. Life Member- Tripura Chemical Society (Number -193)
6. Life Member- Electron Microscope Society of India (Number - LM 1751)

Association with Startups:

1. Designated Director cum Founding Member at HN Technovations LLP (1st Campus based startup from Tripura University), DPIIT Startup India Registration No. DIPP156990 Dated 14/02/2024, MSME and GST Registered entiry. (www.hntechnovations.com)

Intellectual Property (Patents/Designs/Trademarks/Copyrights):

1. "Water Purification System" (Suitcase Water Purifier), Indian Patent Number 438227, Dated 14/12/2019. Granted on 11/07/2023 (https://iprsearch.ipindia.gov.in/RQStatus/PatentCertificatePDF.aspx?AppNo=MjAxOTMxMDUxOTQz&FullPath=LVBhdGVudENlcnRpZmljYXRlMTEtMDctMjAyMy5wZGY=)
2. "EMERGENCY BAG WATER PURIFIER CUM POWER BACKUP UNIT". Design Application no. 403130-001 Dated 26/12/2023 Granted on 23/02/2024. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yuOkmdpW05EoNYdCjh6Bq0_R0J-jP6BA/view?usp=sharing)
3. "Membrane and Resin Based De-mineralized water machine with UV module". Design Application no. 405371-001 Dated 22/01/2024. Granted on 05/04/2024. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbMW5Ej6qwemO3whP2CEuPwv9WPdIiCO/view?usp=sharing)
4. "Inline Wooden Framed IOT Water TDS and Temperature Measuring Instrument". Design Application no. 411370-001 Dated 22/03/2024 (STATUS: Examination Report has been Generated ,Case is Waiting for Examination Report Reply, FER generated on 29/04/2024)
5. "IoT based Inline Smart Water TDS and Temperature Monitoring and Reporting Device". Application no. 411515-001 Dated 25/03/2024. Granted on 16/05/2024. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mXzPFBhORfWe-Bsu5xjn8WRvWuOrHppU/view?usp=sharing)
6. “PORTABLE WATER PURIFIER WITH USB CHARGING AND LIGHTING FACILITY”. Design Application no. 413767-001 Dated 17/04/2024 (STATUS: Filed)
7. "DESALINATION CUM WATER HEATING BOTTLE", Design Application no. 415468-001 Dated 01/05/2024 (STATUS: Filed).
8. "HN Technovations LLP", DPIIT and MSME Recognised Startup from Tripura University, Company Logo Filed for Trademark, Dated 01/05/2024. 
9. "IoT USB Based Light Dependent Resistor Sensor cum Data Logger", Design Application no. 416199-001 Dated 08/05/2024 (STATUS: Filed).
10. "Bamboo Housed Ultra-Filtration Module for Water Treatment", Design Application no. 417043-001 Dated 15/05/2024 (STATUS: Filed).
11. "Bamboo Housed Carbon Filter Module for Water Treatment", Design Application no. 417477-001 Dated 20/05/2024 (STATUS: Filed).
12. "Bamboo Housed Sediment Filter Module for Water Treatment", Design Application no. 417454-001 Dated 20/05/2024 (STATUS: Filed).

Technologies Developed:

1. "COVID19 WARBOT" an indegenously developed Robot made for helping healthcare workers working in Covid Care Centres in Tripura (Implemented at Hapania Covid Care Centre, Agartala w.e.f. July 23rd '2020).
2. "Auto Hand Sanitizer system with integrated waste water treatment & water recovery" (IR/Ultrasonic/Electronic Pedal Based) developed and installed in Tripura University for contactless hand sanitizing needs of campus dwellers (Implemented in Tripura University entry gates & admin building entry points w.e.f. July 17th'2020). 

Sponsored Projects:

1. Project ID: BT/COE/34/SP28408/2018: Prospects of biochars as an amendment in various types of soil present in NE India. Grant Sanctioned: INR 4.95 Lakhs. Sponsoring Authority: Dept. of Biotechnology (DBT, Govt. of India under NECBH Twinning in collaboration with IIT Guwahati). Project Duration: April'29 2019 till April'29 2021.
2. Project ID: PG2019004: Exploring the Potential of Biomass available in NE India for Biofuel (Synthesis Gas) Production and its further Integration in Fluidized Bed Gasifier. Grant Sanctioned: INR 0.25 Lakhs. Sponsoring Authority: The Institution of Engineers (India). Project Duration: Sept'12 2018 till Sept'12 2019.

Incubation/Technology Development Projects:

1. Entrepreneurial & Managerial Development Support through Incubators by MSME, Govt. of India for developing the idea "Suitcase Water Purifier" under Tripura University Business Incubator. Grant-in-Aid support amount: Rs.12.75 lakhs (Total project cost: 16 lakhs), Year 2021-23 (2 Years)
2. AICTE YUKTI 2.0 grant under MHRD Innovation Cell for developing the idea "Suitcase Water Purifier" under Tripura University Business Incubator. Grant-in-Aid support amount: Rs. 4 lakhs. Year 2022-24 (2 Years)

Books/Book Chapters:

1. A. Saha, H. Nath, and R. Das, “Characterization of Indigenous Clay-Based CeramicWater Purifiers Mostly Available in Tripura and Its Performance Evaluation,” in Sustainable Chemical , Mineral and Material Processing, Dr.EswaraiahChinthapudi, P. SuddhasatwaBasu, and P. BhaskarNarayanThorat, Eds. Springer Singapore, 2021, pp. 23–256. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-7264-5_18
2. Harjeet Nath, Subhranshu SS, Manohara SR. Current Guidelines and Regulatory Challenges, Insight into the Legal, Societal, and Ethical Issues of Nanomaterials. Nanotoxicology, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429299742-17. (CRC Press by Taylor & Francis Group). https://www.routledge.com/Nanotoxicology-Toxicity-Evaluation-of-Nanomedicine-Applications/Daima-Kothari-Kumar/p/book/9780367266479
3. H.Nath, P.S. Sil, " বায়োমাস থেকে প্রস্তুত সক্রিয় কার্বনের বৈশিষ্ট্য" Abhiyanta Bandhu 2020, Institution of Engineers Jharkand State Chapter. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351033981_bayomasa_theke_prastuta_sakriya_karbanera_baisistya
4. H.Nath, “Indian Patenting System- A Short Review”, Eastern Book Publishers, India, ISBN: 9789388881104, July 2019. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334970161_Indian_Patenting_System_-_A_Short_Review
5. H.Nath, A.Sahoo, “Abatement of Fluorides by Fluidized Bed Reactor: Aspen Plus Simulation”, Lap Lambert Publishers, Germany (2016), ISBN: 978-3-659-86026-3. https://www.morebooks.shop/store/gb/book/abatement-of-fluorides-by-fluidized-bed-reactor:-aspen-plus-simulation/isbn/978-3-659-86026-3

Journal Publications:

2023

1. Debnath P, Roy S, Bharadwaj S, Hore S, Nath H, Mitra S, et al. Application of Multivariable Statistical and Geo-Spatial Techniques for Evaluation of Water Quality of Rudrasagar Wetland, the Ramsar Site of India. Water (Basel) [Internet]. 2023 Nov 27;15(23):4109. Available from: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/23/4109
2. Nath H, Das J, Debnath C, Sarkar B, Saxena R, Deb S. Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology Development of lignocellulosic biomass derived Cu and Zn doped highly porous activated carbon and its utilization in the anti-microbial treatment. Environ Chem Ecotoxicol 2023;5:155–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enceco.2023.07.001
3. Roy S, Singh WS, Manna K, Maiti D, Majumder D, Modak S, et al. Assessing and modelling drinking water quality at the railway stations of Tripura, India, with a possible strategic solution. vol. 16. Springer International Publishing; 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-11130-1.

2022

4. Das J, Saha R, Nath H, Mondal A, Nag S. An eco ‑ friendly removal of Cd ( II ) utilizing banana pseudo ‑ fibre and Moringa bark as indigenous green adsorbent and modelling of adsorption by artificial neural network. Environ Sci Pollut Res 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-21702-z
5. Das R, Saha A, Nath H, Das J, Nag S, Engineering P. Water Quality Assessment Of Different Samples Collected From Various Locations Of Tripura University Campus And Selection Of Appropriate Point. Sar Tripura Univ Res J 2022;2:52–61.
6. Nath H, Sarkar B, Mitra S, Bhaladhare S. Biochar from Biomass: A Review on Biochar Preparation Its Modification and Impact on Soil Including Soil Microbiology. Geomicrobiol J 2022;0:1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490451.2022.2028942.

2021

7. Bhowmik S, Bhowmik BB, Dash S, Debbarma P, Nath H. How light can help to fight against COVID-19. A Collect Contemp Res Artic Electron Commun Comput 2021;19:231. https://doi.org/10.47531/mantech/ecc.2021.35.

2020

8. Nath H. A Study on the Potential Biomass Available in Northeast India for Its Applicability in Certain Clean Energy Generation Purposes. J Inst Eng Ser E 2020;1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40034-020-00166-1
9. Reang S, Nath H. Grey water treatment with spiral wound UF and RO membranes. Mater Today Proc 2021;46:6253–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.04.781
10. Debnath S, Nath H, Chauhan V. CFD modeling of a typical fluidized bed column. Mater Today Proc 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.04.079.

2019

11. Rudra Paul T, Nath H, Chauhan V, Sahoo A. Gasification studies of high ash Indian coals using Aspen plus simulation. Mater. Today Proc., vol. 46, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.04.033
12. Das J, Debnath C, Nath H, Saxena R. Antibacterial effect of activated carbons prepared from some biomasses available in North East India. Energy Sources, Part A Recover Util Environ Eff 2019;0:1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2019.1656305.

2018

13. Nath H, Sahoo A. Red Mud and Its Applicability in Fluoride Abatement. Mater Today Proc 2018;5:2207–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2017.09.220.

2016

14. Sophia A.Carmalin, Nath Harjeet PNV. Synthesis of nano-porous carbon from cellulosic waste and its application in water disinfection Synthesis of nano-porous carbon from cellulosic waste and its application in water disinfection. Curr Sci 2016;111:1377–82. https://doi.org/10.18520/cs/v111/i8/1377-1382.

2015

15. Harjeet Nath, Abanti Sahoo PS. Characterization of Red Mud treated under high temperature fluidization. Powder Technol 2015:1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2014.09.011.

2014

16. Nath H, Sahoo A. A Study on the Characterization of Red Mud. Int J Appl Bio-Engineering 2014;8:1–4. https://doi.org/10.18000/ijabeg.10118.

Books/Journals Reviewed:

1. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Springer Nature Publications (Scopus Indexed, 2020 Impact Factor: 4.987)
2. Geomicrobiology Journal, Taylor and Francis Publications (Scopus Indexed, 2020 Impact Factor: 2.308)
3. Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology (Scopus Indexed) 
4. Journal of the Institution of Engineers- Series E (Chemical & Textile Engineering Domains), Springer Nature Publications (Scopus Indexed, 2019 Impact Factor: 0.88) .
5. Journal of Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier Publications (Scopus Indexed, Cite Score: 1.3) .
6. International Journal of Physical Sciences, Academic Journal Publishers (SAGE Library).
7. International Journal of Energy Research, Wiley Publications (Scopus Indexed, 2019 Impact Factor: 3.74).

Paper/Poster/Prototype Presentation/Exhibition at National & International conferences,Symposia etc.:

1. H. Nath,  "A Portable Water Purification System Designed for Emergency Purposes Such as Floods & Cyclones" at 6th World Disaster Management Conference, Graphic Era University, Dehradun 28th November. 2023.
2. H. Nath,  "IOT controlled Water Purifier" at National Conference on “Higher Education and Research Towards a Transformative and Sustainable Society”, Tripura University, Agartala 10 th October 2023. (Prototype Exhibition)
3. H. Nath,  "Suitcase Water Purifier" at National Conference on “Higher Education and Research Towards a Transformative and Sustainable Society”, Tripura University, Agartala 10 th October 2023. (Prototype Exhibition)
4. H. Nath,  "Soil Amendment using Coal Gasification Waste and Organic Fertilizer: Comparative analysis" at BioS23 organized by Technology Knowledge Society Under the guidnace of Ministry of Steel and in association with Steel Authority of India Ltd. and Indian Institute for Agriculture Biology, Ranchi 15th Sept. 2023.
5. H. Nath, S. Saha, S. Bhaladhare, S. Deb, P. Chavan "A Sustainable Approach for Soil Amendment using Coal Gasification Waste and Organic Fertilizers: Comparative Studies on the Growth and Development of Okra" at SusChemE 2023 organized by ICT Mumbai, 16th Sept. 2023.
6. H. Nath, S. Baidya "Aspen Plus simulation of a typical co-gasification system" at ICWEE 21 organized by Sathyabama University, Chennai 23-24th Sept. 2021.
7. H. Nath, B. Sarkar "Enhanced anti-microbial effect of highly porous activated carbon prepared from some ligno cellulosic biomass wastes available in N.E. India" at ICWEE 21 organized by Sathyabama University, Chennai 23-24th Sept. 2021.
8. H. Nath, Sukanta Reang, An Integrated Environment Friendly Approach for Recovery of Surfactant and Potable Water from Washing Macnine Discharge at NE Green Summit (5th Edition) organized by IIT Guwahati & VIBGYOR, November 16-18, 2020.
9. H. Nath, C. Debnath, J. Das, R. Saxena, B. Sarkar, Enhanced anti-bacterial activity of activated carbon prepared from biomass available in N.E. India at 9th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management towards Circular Economy organized by KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar, November 27-30, 2019.
10. Sumata Das, Harjeet Nath,  “Characterization and prospects of biomass available in North East India for syn-gas generation using Fluidized Bed Gasifier” at 2nd International Conference on Bioresource Technology by Elsevier, September 16-19, 2018, Barcelona (Sitges), Spain.
11. Harjeet Nath, National Seminar on "Technical Education: Quality not Quantity- Need of the Nation" 25-26 June 2018, NIT Mizoram.
12. Harjeet Nath, Abanti Sahoo, “Red mud and its applicability in fluoride abatement” at ICMS-2017, February 16-18, Tripura University, Agartala.
13. Harjeet Nath, AC Sophia, Harjeet Nath, NVS Praneeth, “Antibacterial effect of nano-silver embedded carbons synthesized from cellulosic waste” at CHEMCON-2015, December 26-30, IIT Guwahati.
14. Harjeet Nath, Abanti Sahoo, “Abatement of F2 using Small Particle Fluidized Bed using Aspen Plus Simulation” at CHEMCON-2013, December 26-30, ICT Mumbai.
15. Harjeet Nath, Abanti Sahoo, “Simulation of a Fluidized Bed Reactor using Aspen Plus” at “International Conference on Frontiers on Chemical Engineering 2013”, ICFCE-13, December 9-10, NIT Rourkela.
16. Harjeet Nath and Vivek Niranjan,“Reduction of pipe sticking in oil fields using nanoparticles”. National Symposia “ChemInsight ‘11” March 26-27, 2011, IIT Kharagpur.
17. Harjeet Nath and M Raajasejar, Presented poster on “Estimation of acceptable separation distance (ASD) in the occurrence of a pool fire at kerosene storage at pds(Ration) stores”: National Symposia “ChemInsight ‘11” March 26-27, 2011, IIT Kharagpur.
18. Harjeet Nath and M Raajasekar demonstrated “Design and farbrication of cost effective portable mini heat exchanger gadget for instant beverage making”. International Project Competition and Exhibition, (VISAI 2011). February 24-26 2011, Vel Tech University, Chennai.
19. Harjeet Nath, Avijit Kundu, Naushad Alam, “Production of electricity from vegetative cells”. National Symposia “Alchemy 2011” March 18-19 2011, NIT Tiruchirappalli.
20. Harjeet Nath and M Raajasekar presented poster on “Estimation of acceptable separation distance (ASD) in the occurrence of a pool fire at kerosene storage at PDS (Ration) stores”: National Symposia “Chemfluence ‘11” March 7-8, 2011, Anna University, Chennai.

Participations in National/international conferences/meets/webinars:

1. Webinar on Promotional Avenues for Teachers in Higher Education: CAS Regulations- 2018, September 5th 2020, Organized by GAD-TLC (Under PMMMNMTT, Govt. of India), University of Delhi.
2. Webinar on Publishing in academic journals and how to succeed with your publication, August 26th 2020 organized by Taylor & Francis & DeLCON, India.
3. National Seminar on Opportunities in Entrepreneurship & Startup in E-Waste Management (EASE-2020) , July 29, 2020 organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai. 
4. Online Webinar on "FTIR & its Applications" 20th May 2020 jointly organized by MIT Aurangabad and Toshvin Analyticals Pvt. Ltd (Shimadzu).
5. Online Webinar on "Thermal Analysis & its applications" 20th May 2020 jointly organized by MIT Aurangabad and Toshvin Analyticals Pvt. Ltd (Shimadzu).
6. Online Seminar on "Basics of Rheology and Particle Characterization" 8th April 2020 Organized by Anton Paar, India
7. 3rd International Conference on Material Science (ICMS 2020), 4-6th March 2020 organized by Tripura University.
8. International Conference on Biofuels & Bio-energy, July 16-17, 2018 organized by Meetings International in Madrid, Spain.
9. Seminar on “Processing Technique and Application of Commercial Polymer”; “Technical Textile & It’s Application” & “Fashion Business management” December 3rd 2016, organized by The Institution of Engineers (India), Tripura State Centre.
10. International conference on Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology“ICONSET-11” November 28-30, 2011 organized by Sathyabama University and Indira Gandhi Centre For Atomic Research, Kalpallam. Tamil Nadu.
11. 3^rd Round table meet on “Climate Change, Agriculture, Sustainable Development and public Leadership”, February 4-5 2011 organized by Sathyabama University in association with UNESCO, WHO, ISPL, ECPFO, MSSRF and IDPS

Workshops/Short Term Courses Attended:

1. One week short term course on "Energy conservation for sustainable society: Innovations and entrepeneurial opportunity" 22nd Feb - March 4th 2022 organized by NIT Silchar
2. AICTE ATAL Sponsored 1 week online Faculty Development Program on "Advanced Experimental and Simulation Research Trends in Chemical Engineering" 07-11th January 2022 organized by  National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur.
3. AICTE ATAL Sponsored 1 week online Faculty Development Program on "Computational methods in Chemical Engineering" 06-10th Septmeber 2021 organized by  National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur.
4. AICTE ATAL Sponsored 1 week online Faculty Development Program on "Emerging trends in characterization techniques in applied polymer research" 13-17th Septmeber 2021 organized by  CIPET.
5. AICTE Sponsored 1 week online Short Term Training Program on "Expanding horizons on Nanotechnology" 24-29th August 2020 organized by  Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
6. AICTE Sponsored 2 weeks online Short Term Training Program on "Sustainable Design of Chemical Process Plants By Using Aspen Plus and Aspen Hysis Simulation Tools" 03-14th August 2020 jointly organized by VIT Vellore and NIT Warangal.
7. 2 Days National Workshop on "Online Teaching Learning using LMS-MOODLE" organized by GAD Teaching Learning Centre, University of Delhi under PMMMNMTT scheme of MHRD on 24-25th July 2020.
8. Online Workshop on "Waste to Biofuels" organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, 8-11th June 2020.
9. IIC Online sessions conducted by Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) of MHRD's Innovation Cell, New Delhi to promote Innovation, IPR, Entrepreneurship and Startups among Higher Education Institutes, 28th April-22nd May 2020.
10. "Basics of Gas Adsorption- Physisorption" organized online by Anton Paar on 20th April 2020.
11. "Water, Water Purification & Sustainability Workshop" organized by IISER Kolkata on 19th November 2019.
12. "National Education Foundation (USA), iZen and Tripura University" jointly workshop on "Cyber Security Overview", 24th Sept 2018, Tripura University.
13. "AICTE-QIP" Short term course in "Modeling and computational techniques for multiphase systems", April-30-May 06, 2018, IIT Kharagpur.
14. "AICTE-QIP" Short term course in "Thermochemical conversion of biomass  for energy and fuels", Feb 12-17, 2018, IIT Madras.
15. "GIAN workshop" on “Integration of Molecular Design to Process Simulation for the Development of Industrial Chemical Products and Processes” December 12-17, IIT Guwahati
16. “EAP2911- Solid Model Processing Using Aspen Plus”, Course Number: EAP2911.08.01, July 25 2014. Online training from Aspen Plus Singapore office.
17. Working with Aspen Plus “Chemclave-2014” IIT Madras, 15th March 2014.
18. "FLUENT" Software workshop, March 18-19, 2011, NIT Tiruchirappalli.

Awards and Achievements:

1. Awarded medal and certificate during Tripura University Faculty Awards 2022 by Hon'ble VC Tripura University for contribution in the field of Science & Technology.
2. Young Scientist Award 2021 (International Scientists Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine) dated 21/05/2021 organized by VD Good Professional Organization, Chennai, India.
3. Most Innovative Faculty of the Year Award (PERFICIO AWARDS 2020, UPACRI 2020 dated 12/07/2020) organized by DHS Foundation, New Delhi,India in collaboration with Campbell University, North Carolina, USA.
4. Best poster award at 3rd International Conference on Material Science, Tripura University & RSC publication group for paper titled “Grey water treatment using spiral wound UF & RO membranes” (H.Nath & S. Reang).
5. 1st prize in oral presentation at CACHE-2019. Paper title "Enhancement Of The Antibacterial Capacity Of Activated Carbons Using Some Waste Biomass Available In North East India By The Incorporation Of Metals In It". CSIR IMMT Bhubaneshwar and Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (H. Nath & C. Debnath).
6. 1st prize in oral presentation at "International conference on advances and challenges for sustainable ecosystem" 2018 held at NIT Trichy. Paper title "anti-bacterial activity of activated carbon prepared from biomass available in N.E. India" (H.Nath & J. Das).
7. 1st prize in poster presentation at RESEARCH CONCLAVE 2018 at IIT Guwahati. Paper title "fluidized bed gasification of biomass available in N.E. India- concept of converting biomass into clean energy" (H. Nath & S Das).
8. Young Scientist International Travel Award by SERB (Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) for attending 2nd International Conference by Elsevier on Bioresource Technology at Sitges, Spain during Sept 16-19 2018.
9. District Winner, Business Idea Contest 2015 (Silchar, Assam) organized by BYST (BYST- CII Youth Entrepreneurship Program in partnership with EGM, Govt. of Assam), Jan 5, 2016.
10. 1st Prize at Assam Biotech Conclave for the topic “Research ideas leading to entrepreneurial venture in Biotech and allied areas”. Organized by Guwahati Biotech Park . Dec 21, 2015.(Cash Prize: INR 30 K)
11. 3rd Prize at NTPC Global Energy Technology Summit 2015, New Delhi, India (Topic: Membrane based energy generation, Its storage and waste water purification technique. Dec 7, 2015
12. 1st Prize in Paper Presentation “ChemInsight 11”, IIT Kharagpur for the paper named “Reduction of pipe sticking in oil fields using nanoparticles”. March 26-27, 2011.
13. 3rd prize in Poster Presentation “ChemInsight 11”, IIT Kharagpur for the poster named “Estimation of acceptable separation distance (ASD) in the occurrence of a pool fire at kerosene storage at pds(Ration) stores”. March 26-27, 2011.

Industrial/Academic/Faculty Development Trainings:

1. At Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati (Supported by NEC, Shillong), 5 days residential FDP on "Develop and Manage Entrepreneurship Development Centre and Incubation Centre in North East Region's Educational Institutions" from 6th-10th Nov 2023.
2.  At Electronics & ICT Academy IIT Guwahati (Supported by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Govt. of India) organized Online Faculty Development Programme on "E-Learning Platform", September 7-14, 2020.
3. At MSME Technology Centre (Govt. of India), Bengaluru, June 27, 2020, "Webinar on Digitilalization, Robotics and Industry 4.0".
4. At Faculty Development Centre, Tripura University, Agartala. Sept 11 - Sept 25, 2019. 15 days Faculty Induction programme under “Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Scheme” of the Ministry of Human Resource Department, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of India.
5. At Electronics & ICT Academy IIT Guwahati ( Supported by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Govt. of India & Predictive Analytic Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) organized Faculty Development Programme on "Data Analytics using R Programming", July 31-August 4 2018, Tripura University.
6. At Faculty Development Centre, Tripura University, Agartala. March 13 - April 11. 30 days Faculty Induction programme under “Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Scheme” of the Ministry of Human Resource Department, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of India.
7. At CSIR- Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad. January 2017. Executive Training Programme on “Best Practices in Coal Bed Methane Exploration and Production (ETP: CBM E&P 2017) sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), New Delhi.
8. At Faculty Development Centre, Tripura University, Agartala. November 2016. Faculty Induction programme under “Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Scheme” of the Ministry of Human Resource Department, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of India.
9. At Computer Centre, Tripura University, Agartala. September 2016. Training Programme on “Virtual Class System” for preparation of lecture notes and conducting virtual classes and storing the classes on the University server. These classes and notes can be accessed by students later.
10. At Indian Oil Petronas Limited, Haldia , WB, December 2010. Trained in the fields of Start-Up/Shutdown procedure of Centrifugal Pumps , Start-Up/Shutdown procedure of 10 Tons/Hr capacity LPG Fired Boiler, Start-Up for Tank Truck loading operation in the Gantry Area, Line-Up for Pre-Cooling Operation, Ship parcel discharge operation, Line-Up for heat exchanger and its oil control system and Line-Up for fresh compressors and its logic system.
11. At Barak Valley Cements Limited, Karimganj, Assam. December 2009. Trained in the fields of industrial and manufacturing process of ordinary Portland 43 grade and 53 grade cements and fly-ash based cements (PPC).

Invited Talks Delivered/Session Chaired:

1. Three Days National workshop on "Self-employment through Entrepreneurship – The path for Self-Reliant India" 26-28th July 2023 organized by NIT, Silchar..
2. Webinar on "An overview of current air pollution scenario and current advancements in the field of renewable energy generation techniques" 19th June 2021 organized by Institution of Engineers IEI Tripura State Centre, Agartala.
3. Webinar on "Introduction to Chemical Engineering process simulation software Aspen Plus" 18th June 2021 organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Tamilnadu.
4. Webinar on "Water pollution Scenario and its solution using point-of-source water purifiers" 16th June 2021 organized by Utkalmani Gopabandhu Institute of Engineering, Rourkela, Odisha.
5. Webinar on "Home Delivery of Learning during Covid 19: An exploration with reference to Tripura" 19th August 2020 Organized by Women's Polytechnic, Hapania, Agartala.
6. National Seminar on "Recent trends in Basic Science researches in NE India" 22nd February 2021 organized by S.S. College, Hailakandi, Assam.
7. Webinar hosted by Rotary Club, Hailakandi, Assam on the topic "COVID19 and its impact on Education System" 26th July 2020.
8. Webinar hosted by ITI Malkangiri, Odisha and organized by Odisha Skill Development Authority on the ocassion of World Youth Skill Day 2020 dated 15/07/2020 . Title of talk "Keep going and do not allow small obstacles to stop you and one day you will be amazed to see your progress".
9.  International Webinar on "Understanding Covid19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities" hosted by Ramadevi University, Odisha dated 29/06/2020 . Title of talk "Simple Technological Interventions to Tackle Covid19".
10. "Innovators Talk Series" 11th Feb 2020 organized  by Tripura University Institution Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative).
11. International Conference on Computer COmmunication & Internet of Things (ICCCIOT 2020), Feb 03-04th, Tripura University (Session Co-Chair)
12. 2nd International Conference on information System & Management Science (ISMS 2019), Dec 06-07th, Tripura University (Session Co-Chair)
13. National Seminar on "Technical Education: Quality not Quantity- Need of the Nation" 25-26 June 2018, NIT Mizoram. Talk Title "Clean energy generation using Fluidized Bed Gasification Technology".

Conferences/Workshops/Seminars/Webinars organized:

1. 5 Days Value Added Skill Course on Industrial RO & Softeners from 24-28th Nov. 2022 (Organizing Secretary) 
2. 5 Days Value Added Skill Course on Domestic RO from 18-22nd Nov. 2022 (Organizing Secretary) 
3. Webinar (Demo Session) on "Scientific Data Analysis and Plotting Quality Graphs using OriginLab Pro V2021b" on 11th Nov 2021 (Role: Organizing Secretary)
4. Webinar (Demo Session) on "Data Visualization and Analysis using SigmaPlot 14.5", 8th November, 2021 (Role: Organizing Secretary)
5. 2 days International Webinar on "Drug Discovery & Drug Development" 27-28th August 2020 organized by Dept. of Pharmacy, Tripura University (Role: Organizing Member) 
6. 2 days National Webinar on "Advances in the field of Chemical & Material Science Research" 16-17th August 2020 organized by Dept. of Chemical & Polymer Engineering, Tripura University (Role: Organizing Secretary) ..
7. 3rd International Conference on Material Science (ICMS 2020), 4-6th March 2020 organized by Dept. of Physics, Tripura University (Role: Organizing Member)
8. Talk by Shri. Krishanu Mallick ,Dy. Director of National Productivity Coungil (Govt. of India) on the topic of "Productivity through energy conservation" Feb 13th 2020 jointly organized by Dept. of Chemical & Polymer Engineering and Institute Innovation Council, Tripura University (Role: Organizing Secretary) ..
9. International Conference on Computer Communication & Internet of Things (ICCCIOT 2020), Feb 03-04th, Organized by Dept. of IT, Tripura University (Role: Organizing Member).
10. Workshop on "Self-assembling domestic water purifier" Jan 23rd 2020 (Role: Organizing Secretary) ..
11. 2nd International Conference on information System & Management Science (ISMS 2019), Dec 06-07th, Organized by Dept. of IT, Tripura University (Role: Organizing Member).
12. Workshop on " Organising and sharing your research using citation management tool: Mendeley" July 27th 2018 organized by Dept. of Chemical & Polymer Engineering, tripura University (Role: Organizing Secretary) .
13. "Advanced Workshop on Microbial Technology for Clean Environment" 18-21st Sept 2017 jointly organized by Tripura University and CEETM (MAKAUT West Bengal) (Role: Co-Organizing Secretary).

Countries Visited:

• Spain, France, Maldives, Thailand

Experience with sophisticated Instruments

• BET Instrument, Electron Microscope (SEM/FESEM/TEM), DSC. TGA-DTA, UV Spec., Particle Size Analyzer (Micron/Zeta), FTIR, XRD, ICP-MS etc.

Co-curricular/Extra-curricular/other Activities:

1. HOD (i/c) Dept. of Chemical & Polymer Enginering, Tripura University (A Central University) (29/11/2021 onwards)
2. Ex-Member, IAQC Cell, Tripura University (2022-23)
3. Member, Chemical Safety and Disposal Committee, Tripura University (2022 onwards)
4. Green Audit, Energy Audit and Environment Audit Committee member (2022 onwards).
5. NAAC Criteria 3 task force convener member Tripura University (2020).
6. Member, Faculty Development Centre, Tripura University member (2021 onwards).
7. Startup Coordinator, Tripura University Institution Innovation Council under MHRD (Govt. of India) (2019)
8. Member at Ek Bharat Srestha Bharat Program (Tripura University & Central University of South Bihar, Gaya) (2018)
9. Member at Central Instrumentation Facility, Tripura University (2018 onwards).
10. Past Joint Secretary at Tripura Chemical Society (2019).
11. Initiating Co-ordinator/HOD (i/c), Dept. of Chemical & Polymer Enginering, Tripura University (A Central University) (26/4/2018 to 28/22/2018)
12. BPGS Committee member at Dept. of Chemical & Polymer Engineering, Tripura University (A Central University) (2016 onwards).
13. Founding Faculty Member of Dept. of Chemical & Polymer Enginering, Tripura University (A Central University) (16th June 2024)

M.Tech Students Supervised:

1. Sumata Das, Batch 2016-18 (Ex JRF: Tezpur University, Currently: Ph.D. Student at Chemical Engineering Department, NIT Agartala) 
2. Joydeep Das, Batch 2017-19 (Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Shree Dhanvantary College of Engineering & technology, Surat, Gujarat)
3. Chandrani Debnath, Batch 2017-19 (Currently: Ph.D. Student at Bio Engineering Department, NIT Agartala)
4. Lt. Biswajit Das, Batch 2018-20 (JRF, DBT Project @NIT Agartala, Ex Ph.D. Student at NIT Agartala)
5. Tamal Rudra Paul, Batch 2018-20 (Lab Technical Incharge ICFAI University, Agartala)
6. Subhankar Debnath, Batch 2018-20 (Project Assistant, DBT Project @NIT Agartala, Currently Ph.D. student at NIT Agartala)
7. Sukanta Reang (Entrepreneur), Batch 2018-20 
8. Rahul Das, Batch 2019-21.(Govt. School Teacher)
9. Artirika Saha, Batch 2020-22 (Placed with BYJUS)
10. Sourab Baidya, Batch 2020-22. (Placed with BYJUS)
11. Deepa Das (ECE Dept.), Batch 2020-22 (Co-Supervisor) (Assistant Professor at Shree Ramdeobaba College of Engineering & Management, Nagpur)
12. Debapriya Choudhury, Batch 2021-23
13. Talluri Gopinadh, Batch 2022-24
14. Debasish Das, Batch 2023-25.

Social media links:

1. Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Harjeet-Nath
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harjeet-nath-82340147/
3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/er.h.nath/
4. Twitter:https://twitter.com/harjeetnath

Research Group Website:

• https://sites.google.com/view/researchgroup-harjeet/home

Media Mentions:

1. Innovative delivery of pure water using flood water as a part of Assam Flood Relief. Link: https://www.northeasttoday.in/tag/harjeet-nath/
2. Tweet by Honble MHRD Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" dated 04/07/2020 for development of "Touchless hand sanitizer system with integrated waste water treatment and recovery system". Link: https://twitter.com/DrRPNishank/status/1279365546308337667
3. Facebook post by NITI Ayog dated 22/05/2020 for development of COVID19 WARBOT mentioning #AtmaNirbharBharat. Link: https://www.facebook.com/NITIAayog/photos/a.892531720780329/3369462303087246/?type=3&theater
4. http://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/tripura-university-professor-develops-water-purifier-for-flood-affected/cid/1728658 (Suitcase water purifier)
5. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tripura-professor-builds-robot-to-help-covid-19-frontline-warriors/story-Ky0pZwtn0hVOc65iTYJm8M.html,
6. ttps://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/tripura-professor-designs-covid-19-robot-to-limit-contact-between-corona-warriors-and-patients/594850
7. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agartala/tripura-university-professor-designs-robot-to-protect-doctors/articleshow/75824878.cms?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TOIMobil
8. https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/science-tech/tripura-scientist-makes-robot-to-take-care-of-corona-patients?fbclid=IwAR1hytbwynDo_yMty7igf-2DBJyBJ34GNO9osBKRHg6ukl6pEGnSUJgqmrQ 
9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjVhZk-iFro&t=26s  
10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOagWGgzNdA&t=89s  
11. https://www.easternchronicle.net/index.php?city=1&edition=07062020