Water Resources Development
& Management
Pioneering sustainable water solutions through cutting-edge research and innovation at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
IIT Roorkee Campus
WRDM Department
Contact
- anshul.yadav@wr.iitr.ac.in
- +91-94735 83417 (Mob) +91-1332-285617 (O)
- First floor, Department of Water Resources Development and Management, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Dr. Anshul Yadav
Assistant Professor
Department of Water Resources Development and Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee – 247667, Uttarakhand, India
Research Interests
Education
- Ph.D., Engineering Sciences, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), India (2022)
- M.Tech, Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2017)
- B.Tech, Major: Mechanical Engineering; Minor: Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (2017)
About
Dr. Anshul Yadav is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Water Resources Development & Management at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and the founding Principal Investigator of the Water Treatment & Monitoring Group (WTMG). His research unites advanced separation science with smart sensing, spanning membrane distillation, electrodialysis, adsorption, and the design of polymeric, composite, and MOF/ZIF-based membranes. By coupling these materials with IoT-enabled water-quality sensor networks, he pursues real-time, data-driven solutions for drinking-water security and industrial wastewater reuse. His work has led to multiple patents—peer-reviewed publications, and competitive funding from national agencies. Beyond the lab, Dr. Yadav integrates research, teaching, and outreach.
Research Areas
Exploring cutting-edge innovations and scientific breakthroughs
Membrane-Based Water and Wastewater Treatment
Exploration of membrane technologies for efficient water and wastewater treatment.
Key Projects:
- Pressure-driven membrane processes
- Membrane distillation
- Electrodialysis and ion-exchange membranes
Advanced Materials for Separation
Development of novel materials for pollutant separation and removal.
Key Projects:
- Polymeric and composite membranes
- MOFs/ZIFs for targeted pollutant removal
- Nanomaterial-embedded membranes
Smart Water Quality Monitoring
Real-time monitoring of water quality with smart sensors and IoT.
Key Projects:
- Real-time water quality sensors
- IoT integration using microcontrollers
- Remote monitoring and data visualization platforms
Decentralized Water & Sanitation Solutions
Innovative sanitation and water solutions for rural and peri-urban areas.
Key Projects:
- Low-cost treatment systems
- Fecal sludge management technologies
- Community-level treatment units
Adsorption-Based Treatment Technologies
Utilizing adsorption methods for removal of contaminants.
Key Projects:
- Bio-adsorbents and engineered materials
- Heavy metal and dye removal
- Regeneration and reuse of adsorbents
Sustainable Desalination Technologies
Environmentally friendly methods for seawater desalination.
Key Projects:
- Hybrid desalination systems
- Solar-enabled desalination
- Brine management and reuse
Process Integration & Optimization
Designing integrated and efficient treatment processes.
Key Projects:
- Energy-efficient process design
- Multi-barrier treatment trains
- Life cycle and techno-economic assessments
Waste Valorization
Converting waste into valuable resources.
Key Projects:
- Resource recovery (nutrients, energy)
- Circular economy in water sector
- Sludge-to-energy systems
Environmental Sensing & Digital Twins
Simulating and monitoring water systems with digital technologies.
Key Projects:
- Simulation and modeling of water systems
- Digital twins for smart cities
- Data-driven decision support systems
Awards & Recognitions
Recognitions for research contributions
INSA Visiting Scientist Fellowhsip
Indian National Science Academy•2025
Awarded INSA Visiting Scientist Fellowhsip 2025
Article among top 10% highly cited
Royal Society of Chemistry Journals•2023
Recognized among the top 10% of most cited articles in RSC journals.
Young Scientist Award
International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability•2023
Awarded for early-career contributions in energy and sustainability.
Top 2% Scientist in Materials
Global Scientific Rankings•2022
Ranked among the top 2% scientists in the world in the subject of Materials.
Best PhD Thesis in Engineering Sciences
Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research•2022
Awarded for the best PhD thesis in engineering sciences.
Best PhD Thesis Award
Indian Membrane Society•2022
Recognized for excellence in doctoral research in membrane science.
Silver Medal for Ph.D. Thesis
International Sol-Gel Society•2022
Received silver medal for outstanding Ph.D. thesis in sol-gel science.
Cover Art Selected
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects (Volumes 667)•2022
Two artworks selected for cover pages of Colloids and Surfaces A.
Cover Art Selected
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects (Volumes 641)•2022
Two artworks selected for cover pages of Colloids and Surfaces A.
Contributor to Encyclopaedia of Materials
Elsevier•2022
Contributed to Elsevier’s Encyclopaedia of Materials published every ten years.
MHRD Scholarship for M.Tech
Ministry of Human Resource Development, India•2016
Received MHRD scholarship for M.Tech at IIT Kanpur.
Best Project Award in Manufacturing Processes
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur•2013
Awarded for best project on manufacturing processes at IIT Kanpur.
Letter of Appreciation for Academic Achievements
Army Welfare Education Society•2012
Received for excellent academic performance during schooling.
Certificate of Merit in English, Physics and Mathematics
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)•2011
Awarded for outstanding academic performance in key subjects.