Dr. Anshul Yadav
Assistant Professor
Department of Water Resources Development and Management,
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
anshul.yadav@wr.iitr.ac.in
+91-94735 83417 (Mobile)
+91-1332-285617 (Office)
First floor, Department of Water Resources Development and Management,
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Biography
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.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (Engineering Sciences), 2022
Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), India
Thesis title: Membrane distillation process for high saline and wastewater treatment
Advisor: Dr. Pawan Kumar Labhasetwar, Dr. Vinod Kumar Shahi
M.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering), 2017
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
Thesis title: Thermal Field, Weld Bead Geometry and Characteristics in Submerged Arc Welded Plate
Advisor: Dr. Arvind Kumar
B.Tech. (Major: Mechanical Engineering; Minor: Electrical Engineering), 2017
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Teaching and research in [your specialization] department.
Sep 2024 – Present
Assistant Professor
Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research
Conducted research and mentored graduate students in [your field].
Jan 2023 – Sep 2024
Scientist
Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute
Led research projects focused on [specific research areas].
Apr 2019 – Sep 2024
Assistant Professor
Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur
Taught undergraduate courses in [subjects] and supervised student projects.
Dec 2017 – Feb 2019
Project Associate
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Worked on [specific project name] under the guidance of [advisor name].
Jun 2017 – Sep 2017Teaching Assistant
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Assisted in teaching [course names] and grading assignments.
Jul 2016 – Apr 2017
Current Research Projects
Design and development of indigenous Membrane Distillation unit for treating RO reject (high saline water) and producing potable water
CompletedSponsoring Agency: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Role: PI
Budget: 40 lakhs
Duration: 2020-2023
View details →Experimental and Numerical studies of heat and mass transfer in vacuum membrane distillation process
CompletedSponsoring Agency: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Role: PI
Budget: 15 lakhs
Duration: 2019-2021
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Development of low fouling tight ultrafiltration and loose nanofiltration membranes for the applications in fractionation and resource recovery
OngoingSponsoring Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Role: co-PI
Budget: 42.12 lakhs
Duration: 2023-2026
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Optimization of recovery efficiency of reverse osmosis-based point-of-use water treatment systems
CompletedSponsoring Agency: Bureu of Indian Standards (BIS)
Role: PI
Budget: 10 lakhs
Duration: 2024-2025
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Experimental and numerical studies for optimization of inline non-electric chlorinator device
OngoingSponsoring Agency: VP Eco Trade
Role: PI
Budget:
Duration: 01.09.2025-30.09.2025
Consultancy Project
View details →Technical Evaluation and Feasibility Assessment of SARAL FRP Packaged Sewage Treatment Plant
OngoingSponsoring Agency: VP Eco Trade
Role: PI
Budget:
Duration: 01.01.2026-31.01.2026
Consultancy Project
View details →Development of hydrophobic membranes for desalination and resource recovery using membrane distillation
OngoingSponsoring Agency: SRIC, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Role: PI
Budget: 20 lakhs
Duration: 2025-2027
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Assessment of Environmental FIows in the Ghagra and Gomti River Basins
OngoingSponsoring Agency: NMCG, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Role: co-PI
Budget: 842.73 lakhs
Duration: 2025-2028
View details →Social Impact on Ganga River Water Quality: A Remote Sensing and Machine Learning Approach
OngoingSponsoring Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Role: PI
Budget: 30 lakhs
Duration: 2026-2031
View details →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.
Editorial Roles
Special Issue: "Membrane Technologies for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery"
Water (IF: 3)
View Special IssueMemberships
Institution of Engineers, India
Associate Member
15 Dec 2017 – Present
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, India
Life Associate Member
01 Dec 2023 – Present
Indian Water Resources Society, India
Life Member
14 Nov 2024 – Present
Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors (IRED)
Associate Member
International Sol-Gel Society (ISGS)
Member
Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)
Life Member
International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
Member
Institute of Exploring Advances in Engineering (IEAE)
Member