Dr Deepak Singh Rajawat

Designation: 
Sr. Assistant Professor
Address: 
Department of Chemistry, IIS University, Gurukul Marg, SFS, Mansarowar, Jaipur-302020
Office Phone Number: 
9001090821
Email: 
deepaksingh.rajawat@iisuniv.ac.in
Educational Qualifications: 
Degree University/Board Year
Ph.D. Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra 2013
M.Phil. Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra 2010
M.Sc. Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra 2009
B.Ed. Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra 2007
B.Sc. Rajasthan University, Jaipur 2006
XII th Rajasthan Board, Ajmer 2002
X th Rajasthan Board, Ajmer 2000

 

Career Profile: 
S. No. Institute Designation Duration
1 Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Deemed University, Agra RA Dec 2009-Feb 2013
2 Siddhivinayak College of Science and Higher Education, Alwar Assistant Professor March 2013-June 2013
3 IIS University, (Deemed University) Jaipur Assistant Professor July 2013-Present

 

Administrative Assignments: 
  • Additional Head, Department of Chemistry, IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur. (July 2018-Dec 2021)
  • Member, Board of Studies, Department of Chemistry, IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur. (July 2013-Till Date)
  • Member of University Sports Committee. (July 2013- Till date)
  • Member of Project Proposal Committee for FIST. 
  • Member of Project Proposal Committee for Curie Project.
  • Coordinator of IISU Chemical Association (July 2016-June 2021)

 

Areas of Interest / Specialization: 

Physical Chemistry, Material Chemistry

Subjects Taught: 

At Undergraduate level- Physical Chemistry

At Post graduate level-  Electrochemistry

                                      Chemical Kinetics

                                      Spectroscopy

                                      Quantum Mechanics

                                      Nuclear CHemistry

                                      Environmental Chemistry

                                      Solid State Chemistry

   

 

 

 

Research Guidance: 

Ph.D. Supervision

Awarded

  • Cosupervisor of a Ph.D. Scholar Mr. Nitesh, from Amity Institute for Advanced Research and Studies (Materials & Devices), Amity University, Noida on Removal of Chromium from wastewater.

Ongoing

  • Supervisor of a Ph.D. Scholar Ms. Seema Jangir working on Photoelectrochemical Splitting of Water for Hydrogen production at IIS (Deemed University), Jaipur.
  • Co-supervisor of a Ph.D. Scholar Ms. Pragati Sharma working on Multicomponent synthesis at IIS (Deemed University), Jaipur.

M.Sc. Dissertations Supervised

  1. Preparation of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) 2D-nanosheets and its application as electrocatalyst in ethanol oxidation for a fuel cell.
  2. Preparation of functionalized iron-oxide nanoparticles and their application for aza-Michael addition reaction.
  3. Adsorption studies for the removal of the methylene blue using alumina-silica nanocomposite
  4. Preparation of amine-functionalized copper nanoparticles, a chiral catalyst and its application to asymmetric aza-Michael addition
  5. Preparation of Copper nanoparticles loaded ethylenediamine functionalized silica/cellulose and its application for aza-Michael addition reaction.
  6. Encapsulation of magnesium nitrate hexahydrate metallic nanoparticle composite and investigation of its thermal properties for energy storage ability.
  7. Nanocellulose polyaniline magnetic nanocomposite for removal of chromium.
  8. Preparation and investigation of thermal energy storage ability of Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate metallic nanoparticle composite.
  9. Removal of fluoride from aqueous solution using alumina supported bimetallic zero-valent iron.
  10. Removal of Dyes from aqueous solution using Nanocellulose graphene composite.
  11. Removal of Fluoride ions from water using nano zerovalent iron polyaniline composite.
  12. Synthesis of graphene doped nickel oxide and its application for antibacterial activity.
  13. Removal of aqueous solution using Nanocellulose polyaniline composite.
  14. Adsorption studies for the removal of chromium from aqueous solution using nanoscale zero-valent iron.
  15. Sorption studies for the removal of heavy metals using Chemically modified Nanocellulose.
  16. Preparation of Nanocellulose-nanosilica composite and its application for dye removal.
  17. Nanotech reinforced Cellulose: A novel material for the removal of heavy metals.
  18. Green synthesis of Silver and Gold nanoparticles, their characterization and biological applications.
  19. Removal of dyes with adsorption techniques using chemically modified nanocellulose.

 

Publications Profile: 

     

1 Deepak Singh Rajawat, Abhishek Kardam, Shalini Srivastava and Soami Piara Satsangee. Nano cellulosic fibers modified carbon paste electrode for ultra trace determination of Cd (II) and Pb (II) in aqueous solution. Environmental Science and pollution research, Springer. 20 (5), 3068-3076.
2 Deepak Singh Rajawat, Shalini Srivastava and Soami P Satsangee. Electrochemical Determination of Mercury at Trace Levels Using  Eichhornia Crassipes Modified Carbon Paste Electrode. International Journal of Electrochemical Sciences, 7, 2012, 11456-11469.
3 Deepak Singh Rajawat and Soami P. Satsangee.  Voltammetric determination of Pb (II) ions by Carbon Paste Electrode modified with Lemon grass powder. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment. 15(3) 2011 55-60.
4 Deepak Singh Rajawat, Abhishek Kardam, Shalini Srivastava and Soami P Satsangee. Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetric Technique for Monitoring of Mercury Ions in aqueous Solution Using Nano Cellulosic Fibers Modified Carbon Paste Electrode. National Academy Science Letters. 36(2) 181-189, 2013.
5 Deepak SIngh Rajawat, Shalini Srivastava, Soami Piara Satsangee. Mercury free anodic stripping voltammetry of Pb (II) using a low cost "Cocos nucifera" shell modified carbon paste electrodes. National Academy Science Letters, 37, 547-553, 2014.
6 Deepak Singh Rajawat, Nitin Kumar, Soami Piara Satsangee. Trace Determination of Cadmium in Water Using Anodic Stripping Voltammetry at a Carbon Paste Electrode Modified with Coconut Shell Powder. Journal of Analytical Science and Technology, 5, 1-8. 2014.
7 Harsha Devnani, Deepak Singh Rajawat, Soami Piara Satsangee. Blackrice modified Carbon Paste Electrode for the Voltammetric determination of Pb(II), Cd(II), Cu(II) and Zn (II) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India, Section A Physical Sciences, 84, 361-370, 2014.
8 Soami Piara Satsangee, Deepak Singh Rajawat, Abhishek Kardam. Real time measurement of Biosorption efficiency of chemically modified Coconut powder for Pb(II) and Cd(II) using open circuit potential. Analytical Chemistry Letters, 5, 140-148, 2015
9 Somya Mittal, Deepak Singh Rajawat, Varsha Goyal. Application of Copper Nanoparticles on Cotton fabric to improve dyeing properties with Punica granatum. American International Journal of Research in Formal, Applied and Natural Science , 15, 55-58, 2015.
10 Nitesh Kumar, Abhishek Kardam, Deepak Singh Rajawat, V K Jain and Suman. Carboxymethyl nanocellulose stabilized nano zero-valent iron: an effective method for reduction of hexavalent chromium in wastewater. Materials Research Express 2019, 6 (11), 1150-1153
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Bhasha  Sharma, Sanjeev Gautam, Shashank Shekhar, Rukmani Sharma, Deepak Singh Rajawat, Purnima Jain. Facile synthesis of poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite & its potential application to enhance electrochemical performance. Polymer Testing, 2019, 74:119-126.

Conference Proceedings-

S.No.

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Co-Authors

Title of Paper in the Proceedings

Name of the Conf./Seminar/Workshop

Name of the Organising Institution

Status

International/ National/ State

Date(s)

ISSN No.

1

Deepak Singh Rajawat

M.M. Srivastava, Soami Piara Satsangee

Polyaniline nanofiber: Synthesis and its characterization

International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology in Chemistry, Health, Environment and Energy

Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Deemed University, Agra

International

7-9 January, 2010

13:978-0-07-068063-0

2

Harsha Devnani

Deepak Singh Rajawat, Sachin Saxena, Ratnanjali Srivastava

Gold Nanoparticle Modified Carbon Paste Electrode for Voltammetric determination of Zn (II).

International conference on Emerging Technologies Micro to Nano-2013

BITS, Goa

International

23-24, January, 2013

 

 

Chapter in edited book-

S.No.

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Co-Author

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Title of Chapter

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1

Deepak Singh Rajawat

Shalin Srivastava, Soami Piara Satsangee

Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Health, Energy and Environmental Perspectives

Electro chemical determination of Pb (ii) ions by carbon paste electrode modified with coconut powder.

Springer

2011

International

DOI-10.1007/978–3-642–23394-4_62,
2 Abhishek Kardam Deepak Singh Rajawat, Sonal Kanwar, Madhubala Recent trends in materials and devices Enhanced Removal of Cationic Dye Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution Using Nanocellulose Prepared from Agricultural Waste Sugarcane Baggase Springer 2016 International  

 

Research Projects: 
S. No. Project Title Funding Agency Status Type
1 Removal of dyes from aqueous solution using Nanocellulose derived from Agricultural waste as adsorbent IIS University, Jaipur Completed Minor
2 Experimental and Artificial studies on the Adsorption properties of nanocellulose derived from agricultural waste for the removal of heavy Metals IIS University, Jaipur Completed Major
3 Removal of Methylene Blue from aqueous solution using Nanocellulose Graphene Oxide composite IIS University, Jaipur Completed Minor
4 Removal of Fluoride ions from Water using nanozero valent iron Polyaniline composite IIS University, Jaipur Completed Minor

 

Awards and Distinctions: 

Topper in a course "Symmetry and Group Theory" organised by NPTEL (Jul-Oct 2021 Course)

Association With Professional Bodies: 

International

Ø  Member of American Oil chemist’s Society (Membership No. 538413)

Ø  Member of Asian Analytical Chemistry Network (AACN) of Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry (JSAC) and Asian Conference on Analytical Sciences (ASIANALYSIS).

Ø  Member of Nakka Nanotechnology Network, http://nakaanetwork.webs.com/apps/profile/68786599/

Ø  Member of Nanopaprika.eu, The International NanoScience Community.

 

National

Member of Green Chemistry Network Center (GCNC supported by American Chemical Society’s Chem RAWN XIV-GCI DEN grant) - Membership No. 0217/10/16.

Other Activities: 

PAPERS PRESENTED IN THE CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS 

  1. Copper Nanoparticles loaded Ethylenediaamine Functionalized Silica/Cellulose catalyzed aza-Michael addition reaction, International Conference on Recent Developments in Chemical Research, Department of Chemistry, IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur, 1st and 2nd Feb 2019.
  1. Solar Energy Storage using Phase Change Materials, International Conference on Frontiers at the Chemistry-Allied Science Interface., Department of Chemistry, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 21st and 22nd December 2018.
  1. Removal of Fluoride ions from water using Polyaniline NanoZerovalent Iron Composite, National Conference on New Vistas in Chemical Research, Department of Chemistry, IIS University, Jaipur, 18-19 January 2017.
  1. Nano cellulose: A Novel and Efficient Material for the Removal of Contaminants, International Conference on Frontiers at the Chemistry-Allied Science Interface, Department of Chemistry, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 22-23 July 2017.
  1. Removal of Methylene blue from Aqueous solution using Nanocellulose Nanosilica composite, International Conference of Biotechnology & Nanotechnology, The IIS University, Jaipur, 30 Jan-1 Feb 2016.
  1. Plant-derived nanotech reinforced cellulose modified carbon paste electrodes for trace metal determination in the aqueous system, International Conference on Frontiers at the Chemistry-Allied Science Interface, Department of Chemistry, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, 13-14 March 2015.
  1. Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and its Application for Antibacterial Activity, National Conference on Emerging Areas in Chemical Education and Research and National Convention of Chemistry Teachers, The IIS University, Jaipur and ACT Mumbai, 16-18 October 2014.
  1. Trace determination of Cadmium using Citrus Limon peel modified Carbon Paste Electrode, National conference on Recent Trends in Chemical & Environmental Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Arni University, Kangra, 27-28 February 2014.
  1. Plants as a modifier of Carbon Paste Electrodes for sensitive analysis of Metals, National Conference on Biodiversity Conservation: Embracing our Future, Preserving our past, The IIS University, Jaipur, 27-28 Sep 2013.
  1. Nanoscale Fibers with Enhanced Sorption Potential for Toxic Metals from Aqueous Solution, International Conference on Recent advance and Current trends in Chemical and Biological Sciences, Department of Chemistry, M. L. S. University, Udaipur, 2-5th March 2013.
  1. Leucaena leucocephala Seeds Modified Carbon Paste Electrode for Sensitive Analysis of Pb (II) and Cd (II), National Conference on Environmental issues, Toxicology and Exposure Sciences, Agarwal PG College, Jaipur, 20-21 September 2013.
  1. Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles and their application for metal determination, National Conference on New Material Research & Nanotechnology, Department of Physics, Govt. Arts College, Ooty, 12-14th September 2012.
  1. Electrochemical determination of Pb (ii) ions by carbon paste electrode modified with coconut powder, International Conference on Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Health Energy and Environmental perspectives, Department of Chemistry, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh Agra, 4th-6th November 2011.
  1. Voltammetric determination of Pb (II) and Cd (II) ions at carbon paste electrodes modified with Bismuth film, International conference on Chemistry: Frontiers and Challenges, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 5-6 March 2011.
  1. Environment Friendly Voltammetric determination of metal ions at Carbon Paste Electrode modified with Bismuth film, National Seminar on Analytical Electrochemistry, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, 8-10 February 2010.
  1. Synthesis and characterization of Polyaniline Nanofibers, International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology in Chemistry, Health, Environment and Energy, Department of Chemistry, DayalBagh Educational Institute, DayalBagh Agra, 7-9th January 2010.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES/REFRESHER

  • National One Week Faculty Development Programme on ICT Tools for Effective Teaching Learning organized by Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur from 23 May-28 May 2022.
  • Online Orientation Programme for Faculty in Universities/Institutions of Higher Education organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, Delhi from 20 April-19 May 2022.
  • 12 Week Faculty Developmnt Programme on Symmetry and Group Theory organized by NPTEL-AICTE, June-Oct 2021.
  • Faculty Development Programme Applied Chemistry: A Catalyst from Scientific Transformations organized by SGT University, Gurugram from 23-28 August 2021.
  • One week Faculty Development Programme on Advance Excel with Data Visualization, 20-25 July 2021.
  • National Level One-week Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology organized by Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur 26 April-1 May 2021.
  • Annual Refresher Course in Chemistry for Higher Education Faculty- 2019 organised by National Resource Centre of MHRD at Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre 1 September-31 Dec 2019.
  • Faculty Development Programme LaTeX 101 X:  LaTeX for Students, Engineers, and Scientists organized by IIT BombayX, an online learning initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, 24 September- 02 December 2019.
  • Faculty Development Programme Pedagogy for Online and Blended Teaching-Learning Process, organized by IITBombayX, an online learning initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, 30 October-13 December 2018.
  • Faculty Development Programme Foundation program in ICT for Education (IITBX) organized by IITBombayX, an online learning initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, 30 October-13 December 2018.
  • Faculty Development Programme Log-In-Life, organized by IIS University, Jaipur, 11 July 2014.

PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS

  1. International Workshop on Internationalizing Degree Profiles: A Strategic Pathways Towards Preparing Global Citizens, IIS (Deemed to eb University), Jaipur on 26 Ma 2022.
  1. National Event 4 Minute Research Pitch, Department of Chemistry of IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur on 15-16 April 2022.
  1. International Online Workshop on D.F.T. Investigation of the electronic structure using Quantum Espresso and BURAI Software (Atoms, Molecules and Crystalline Materials) from 9th-17th February 2022.
  1. International Webinar on Research and Innovation: Exploring Gendered Challenges, Department of Chemistry and Sociology, and Centre for Women’s studies of IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur on 9th February 2021.
  1. International webinar of Scientific Writing, Department of Chemistry, IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur on 27th-28th November 2020.
  1. National webinar on Research Data Analysis, Department of Chemistry, Central University of Kerala, Kerala, 21st November 2020.
  1. National level technical meet on Micro and Nanofabrication and Characterization Techniques, Kamaraj College, Thoothukudi, Tamilnadu, on 9th November 2020.
  1. Participated in the workshop on Effective and Efficient Online Teaching in the Age of Corona: A Hands-On Workshop organized by Teaching Learning Centre (ICT), IIT Bombay on 16 May 2020.
  1. Participated in Nano Jatha Lecture Series, Roadshow & Exhibition organized by Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur in association with DST Rajasthan on 15 February 2020.
  1. Participated in one day Workshop on Scilab organized by Teaching Learning Centre at IIT Bombay at IIS University, Jaipur on 4 May 2019.
  1. Participated in a two-day Workshop on Principles and Practices of Effective Student Assessment organized by IIS University, Jaipur on 24-25 August 2018.
  1. National Conference on Environmental Pollution: Consequences and Control, Department of Environmental Science, IIS University, Jaipur on 7-8 October 2016.
  1. Participated in a four-day Workshop on Teaching Methodology organized by the Centre for Research, Innovation and Training & Internal Quality Assurance Cell, IIS University, Jaipur, held on 5-8 August 2015.
  1. National Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh Agra on 10 September 2011.
  1. National Conference on Recent Advances in Physics and Technologies, Agra College, Agra, 26-27, March 2011.
  1. Participated in one day Training Workshop on Green Chemistry Education in DU, N. Delhi, held on 20 Nov. 2010.
  1. National Seminar on Research methodology and Advancements in Chemical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, 25 Oct. 2010.
  1. India-Japan Workshop on Biomolecular Electronics & Organic Nanotechnology for Environment Preservation, National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, India, 17-20 December 2009.
  1. National Seminar on Facing the Challenges of Climatic and Global warming, Department of Chemistry, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh Agra, 1 March 2009.
  1. National Seminar on Recent trends in chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh Agra, 2 Feb 2008.

 

Consultancy Areas: 

Physical Chemistry, Material Chemistry