Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have led numerous research and design projects. During my undergraduate studies, I headed multiple student-led innovation projects in chemical plant simulation, energy optimization, and fluid flow design. My Master’s thesis work involved developing waste-derived catalysts (CaO/activated carbon) from eggshells and biomass for high-yield biodiesel production—a project that combined experimental chemistry with sustainability impact. I also led my lab group in experimental design, analysis (XRD, SEM, FTIR), and publication writing.

To date, I have published 4 peer-reviewed research articles, with 3 more under review and one in final draft, showcasing my commitment to rigorous, original work. In addition to academia, I held a key leadership role at Intersoft, where I served as Team Lead for Research and Development. There, I oversaw the entire department’s R&D function, conducted cross-functional training, and mentored interns and junior engineers in project design, modeling, and research execution.

My work bridges theoretical science with real-world engineering. I’m skilled in a range of tools, including ASPEN Plus, OriginPro, MATLAB, ChemDraw, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks, and have hands-on experience designing sustainable systems and simulations.

As a mentor, I’m deeply committed to inspiring students to think independently, explore creatively, and engage meaningfully with research. I believe high school students, with the right support and guidance, can produce impactful projects that align with both academic rigor and real-world challenges. My mentorship style is approachable, structured, and centered around empowering students to ask bold questions and follow through with confidence.

Mentorship Style / Philosophy
My mentorship approach is student-centered, exploratory, and impact-driven. I focus on helping students translate their interests into structured, research-worthy questions and then guide them through the full journey, from literature review to methodology to final output.

I combine scientific rigor with real-world relevance, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning while providing clear, approachable guidance every step of the way. I emphasize critical thinking, hands-on exploration, and clear communication. Above all, I want students to leave the experience more confident in their voice as researchers and problem-solvers.

Potential Research Projects for High School Students
🌱 Project 1: Turning Trash into Treasure — Biodiesel from Household Waste
Summary: Students explore how used cooking oil and eggshell waste can be transformed into biodiesel using simple chemical processes. They'll learn about green chemistry, transesterification reactions, and catalyst design, culminating in a project that evaluates eco-friendly fuel alternatives.
Skills: Experimental design, sustainability analysis, chemical reactions, basic lab chemistry
Output: Research paper or process design poster

⚗️ Project 2: Can We Produce Hydrogen from Water Using Sunlight?
Summary: This project investigates photocatalytic water splitting as a clean hydrogen generation method. Students explore different catalyst materials (like TiO₂ or doped nanomaterials), basic reaction mechanisms, and potential scalability.
Skills: Research design, materials science basics, energy systems, environmental impact
Output: Literature review with visual models, infographic, or whitepaper

🔄 Project 3: Designing a Carbon-Neutral City — From Simulation to Strategy
Summary: Using process simulation and research, students imagine and simulate a small carbon-neutral community. They analyze how solar, wind, and hydrogen can be integrated into urban systems and propose policies to support it.
Skills: Process flow diagrams, ASPEN/AutoCAD logic, climate science basics, systems thinking
Output: Slide deck + process map presentation or short video pitch

🧪 Project 4: Smart Catalysts — How Nanomaterials Are Powering Clean Energy
Summary: Students explore the basics of single-atom or high-entropy catalysts used in green hydrogen production or carbon capture. They’ll review the latest materials innovations and propose a conceptual design of their catalyst system.
Skills: Nanomaterials, scientific communication, critical literature reading
Output: Research infographic or short whitepaper

🔋 Project 5: Batteries, Biofuels, and Beyond — Which Green Energy Source Wins?
Summary: A comparative study on renewable energy technologies (batteries, hydrogen, biofuels) based on efficiency, cost, and scalability. Students conduct secondary research and present findings tailored to a region of their choice.
Skills: Data comparison, critical evaluation, presentation
Output: Report or TED-style presentation