Dr. shefali Arora Sebastin is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.
Professional Profiles:
🏢 Employment History:
Reader and Head at Dolphin (PG) Institute of Biomedical & Natural Sciences, leading the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Chemistry. Sr. Grade Lecturer at the same institution, contributing from May 2006 to June 2010. Lecturer and Head at Uttarachal College of Science and Technology, Dehradun from October 2004 to December 2005. Served as a Senior Research Fellow during my Ph.D. at IIT Roorkee from August 2002 to July 2004.
🎓 Educational Achievements:
Completed Ph.D. in Chemistry from IIT Roorkee in 2003, securing FIRST division. Consistently achieved high distinctions throughout academic pursuits, including B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Garhwal University.
🏆 Awards & Recognitions:
Honored with various awards including Project Fellowships, Senior Research Fellowships, and accolades for academic excellence. Acknowledged for exceptional achievements such as winning the first prize at the 88th Session of the Indian Science Congress and receiving Gold Medals for outstanding academic performance.
👨💼 Professional Engagements:
Engaged as a reviewer for numerous renowned journals in the field of medicine, biotechnology, and pharmacy. Mentored and supervised 20 M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry students during their year-long projects. Held positions as an external examiner for practical exams at esteemed institutions like MIT College and HNB Garhwal University. Contributed significantly as a paper setter for HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar.
🏛 Administrative Roles:
Played multifaceted administrative roles across institutions, including course coordination, committee memberships, and departmental headships. Involved in various committees at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, handling responsibilities from lab management to course coordination.
📚 Continued Learning:
Engaged in diverse Coursera courses, enhancing skills in virtual instruction, nanotechnology, aromatherapy, molecular spectroscopy, and drug discovery.
🔍 Projects Undertaken:
Successfully led multiple research projects encompassing various domains from essential oil extraction to developing innovative solutions for oil pipeline corrosion and clean drinking water.
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