Dr. Parag R. Gogate is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, where he has established himself as a leading authority in chemical engineering since joining the department on July 3, 2007. He earned his Ph.D. (Tech.) from the Institute of Chemical Technology with research focused on multiphase reactors, complemented by his M.Chem.Eng. in stirred contactors and B.Chem.Eng. His academic trajectory reflects a steadfast commitment to advancing engineering education and research excellence within India's scientific community. As an accomplished educator, Dr. Gogate teaches advanced courses including Chemical Reaction Engineering, Material Energy Balance Calculations, Separation Processes, and Engineering Applications of Digital Computers. He has demonstrated exceptional mentorship by guiding 27 master's students to completion while currently supervising 10 Ph.D. students and 8 additional master's students.
Dr. Gogate's pioneering research spans several critical domains including sonochemistry, hydrodynamic cavitation, process intensification, water and wastewater treatment, enzymatic reactions, and polymer chemistry, establishing foundational methodologies that have transformed chemical engineering practice. His scholarly impact is evidenced by an impressive record of 220 research publications and a substantial citation count of over 38,981 according to Google Scholar, reflecting the global significance and adoption of his work. His innovative approaches to advanced oxidation processes and wastewater treatment technologies have received particular recognition for developing sustainable engineering solutions to environmental challenges. Dr. Gogate's work on cavitation-based techniques has opened new pathways for energy-efficient chemical processing with applications spanning pharmaceutical manufacturing to environmental remediation.
His professional standing is further solidified by prestigious accolades including the Hindustan Lever Biennial Award for Outstanding Chemical Engineer (2013), the SCEJ Award for Outstanding Asian Researcher and Engineer (2013), and the NASI-SCOPUS Young Scientist Award (2010), which collectively highlight his exceptional contributions to engineering science. As a Fellow of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences and a member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK), Dr. Gogate actively shapes research directions and standards within the global chemical engineering community. His current research continues to push boundaries in sustainable process technologies with increasing emphasis on integrating traditional chemical engineering principles with emerging technologies for environmental applications. Dr. Gogate remains deeply committed to translating theoretical advancements into practical solutions that address contemporary challenges in industrial processing and environmental sustainability.
