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Dr. Pravin G. Ingole

Dr. Pravin G. Ingole

Designation : Scientist E

Education : Ph.D. PDF at KIER, South Korea.

ID. No.: 1280

Contact Details: 0376-2370011

Email id : ingolepravin@gmail.com, pingole@neist.res.in


Research Interest

Membrane science and technology; Thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes; Gas separation (H₂, O₂, CO₂, CH₄, SOx, NOx); Enantiomer separation; Heavy metal removal Micropollutant removal; Polymer surface modification; Water and wastewater treatment; Membrane fouling; Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO); Hybrid separation systems; Reaction–separation integration; Low-cost membrane technologies; High-performance membranes; Advanced separation processes

Experiences

  • Research Scientist at Korea Institute of Energy Research, South Korea.
  • Research fellow at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India.
  • R&D chemist at INDOCO REMEDIES LTD, Thane, Navi Mumbai, India.
  • Reviewer: 1. Journal of Membrane Science, 2. Journal of Material Chem. A, 3. Chemical Engineering Journal, 4. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 5. Chirality, 6. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 7. RSC Advances, 8. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 9. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 10. Desalination, 11. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12. Korean J Chem. Eng. 13. Analytical Methods, 14. Polymer Bulletin, 15. Journal of Cleaner Production, 16. Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification, 17. Journal of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry, 18. Vacuum, etc.
  • Projects reviewer: Europe Science Foundation

Projects(Ongoing & Completed)

  • Thin-film nanocomposite membrane technology for CO2 separation. Principal Investigator (PI)
  • Separation of industrial gases by thin-film nanocomposite and mixed matrix membranes. Principal Investigator (PI)
  • Development of nanofiltration membrane-based technology and design for wastewater treatment. Principal Investigator (PI)
  • Innovative Nanocomposite Membranes: Solutions for Environmental Remediation and Sustainable Energy NRDC: Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), Industry-sponsored project, “Setting up of NRL NEIST Research & Development Centre (NRDC): Phase-1” (SSP0038), Project 1: Development of sustainable nanocomposite membrane for CO2 capture from PSA off gas., , Principal Co-Investigator (Co PI, SP-I)
  • Development of nanoparticles incorporated thin film nanocomposite polymer membranes for effective mixture gas separation. Principal Investigator (PI)

Patents/Technologies

 

Total No. of Patents: 06

  • Kripal Singh, Hari C. Bajaj, Pravin G. Ingole. L-enantiomers selective membrane for optical resolution of α-amino acids and process for the preparation thereof. Patent Number: US Patent No. US 20150005530 A1.
  • Kripal Singh, Hari C. Bajaj. Pravin G. Ingole. International PCT granted, Title: A method for preparation enantioselective composite membrane. Patent Number(s): WO2010/109490-A1; IN200900629-I1; KR2012012801-A; CN102438734-A.
  • H.K. Lee, W.K. Choi, K.H. Kim, Pravin G. Ingole, Thin film composite membrane and manufacturing method thereof. Korean Patent No.: 10-2014-0039298.
  • H.K. Lee, W.K. Choi, K.H. Kim, Pravin G. Ingole, Polyamide thin-film composite membrane with dicarboxylic acid, and manufacturing method thereof. Korean Patent No.: 10-2014-0158559.
  • I.H. Baek, H.K. Lee, J.K. You, W. Choi, L. Hui, Pravin G. Ingole, Hollow fiber membrane comprising derivatives of transition metal-salen for separating oxygen and manufacturing method thereof. Korean Patent No.: 10-2015-0151806.
  • Technology transfer regarding water vapor removing using polymeric membrane from mixture gas to The DAEIL AQUA CO., LTD Daejeon, South Korea, Jan 2015.

List of Publications

  • G. Hazarika and Pravin G. Ingole*, Amine‐functionalized Ti3C2Tx Mxene‐integrated Nanocomposite Membranes via Vapor‐phase Interfacial Polymerization for CO2 Separation. Small 22 (2026) e11574. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202511574
  • D. Borah, G. Hazarika, A. Gogoi, S. Goswami, S.V. Sawake, D. Yadav, S. Karki, M.B. Gohain, L.R. Sahu, Pravin G. Ingole* Polymeric membranes for sustainable gas separation: A comprehensive review with challenges, innovations, and future perspectives Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 219 (2025), 115868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2025.115868
  • L.R. Sahu, D. Yadav, Pravin G. Ingole* Recent developments and innovations in thin-film nanocomposite nanofiltration: The next generation selective membrane for heavy metal ion removal from water Chemical Engineering Journal, 513 (2025), 162579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.162579
  • D. Yadav, S.S. Sarma, D. Kumar, Pravin G. Ingole* Amine functionalized TiO₂-based eco-friendly thin film nanocomposite membranes for efficient pharmaceutical micropollutant removal Chemical Engineering Journal, 504 (2025), 158695. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158695
  • S. Karki, Pravin G. Ingole* Spray coating vapor-phase interfacial polymerization: A new approach for developing 2D nanosheet-enabled thin-film nanocomposite membranes to remove heavy metal ions Chemical Engineering Journal, 488 (2024), 150883. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.150883

Awards and Fellowships

  • Fellow of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences since 2022
  • Korea Institute of Energy Research Excellence Researcher Award for outstanding performance and exceptional commitment for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016
  • Award of Raman Research Fellowship to the CSIR scientists for the FY 2025-2026