Dr. Minal Prashant Deshmukh

Bio

Dr. Minal P. Deshmukh is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 16 years of experience in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from UDCT, Amaravati, and has made significant contributions to the field of biofuel production, environmental sustainability, and enhanced oil recovery. Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at MITWPU, Pune, Dr. Deshmukh has led groundbreaking research projects, including a DST-funded initiative on "Utilization of Nonedible Deoiled Cakes for Environmental Sustainability." Her work has resulted in the development of a DST lab, two process patents and numerous Scopus and SCI- indexed publications. Her expertise spans bioethanol production from agricultural waste, biogas synthesis, and innovative solutions for wastewater treatment. Dr. Deshmukh has filed multiple patents, including methods for oil spill removal and biofuel synthesis, and has presented her research at international conferences such as ICAWTM and CHEMCON. Dr. Deshmukh is proficient in simulation tools like HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and HTRI, and has actively participated in workshops and faculty development programs to bridge industry-academia gaps. Her interdisciplinary research integrates biochemical innovations with petroleum engineering, focusing on sustainable energy and environmental conservation. With a strong academic background and a passion for mentoring students, Dr. Deshmukh continues to inspire future engineers through her teaching and research endeavors.

Subjects Taught

Drilling operations, Fluid Mechanics in Petroleum engineering, Multiphase Flow, Flow Assurance, and Heat Transfer in oil and gas

Research Interests

Dr. Minal P. Deshmukh's research focuses on sustainable energy and environmental solutions, with expertise in :

• Biofuel Production : Innovative methods for synthesizing bioethanol and biogas from non-edible deoiled cakes, agricultural waste, and lignocellulosic biomass.
• Environmental Sustainability : Eco-friendly processes for wastewater treatment, oil spill remediation, and carbon sequestration using bio-adsorbents like water hyacinth.
• Waste Valorization : Utilization of industrial and agricultural byproducts for energy generation and organic fertilizer production.
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) : Green techniques such as bio-polymers (guar gum, xanthan gum) and nanoparticle applications for improved hydrocarbon recovery.
• Circular Economy : Integrated biorefinery approaches to convert waste into biofuels, biogas, and high-value chemicals while minimizing environmental impact.

Her interdisciplinary work bridges chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, and biotechnology to address global energy and sustainability challenges.

Patents Granted

1) Indian patent journal:
1. Title of invention:
“Synthesis of Biofuel from Nonedible Deoiled Cakes”
Publication Date: 23/12/2016
Date of filing application: 22/06/2015
Application No. 2377/mum/2015A

2) Indian Patent journal
Title of invention:
“A Process for Bioethanol , Biogas and Manure from Deoiled Nonedible Cakes” Publication
Date: 30/01/2023
Date of filing application: 06/10/2021
Application No. 202121045494

3) South African Patent Journal:
1) Title of Invention
“Nelumbo Nucifera: A Potential Feedstock for oil absorbent”
Patent No.: 2023/03126
Date of Grant: 28th June 2023

No. of Patents Applications Published: 02
1) “Synthesis of bioethanol from bamboo and its blending effects on petroleum SI engine” Application no. 202321036086
2) A potential feedstock of Nelumbo Nucifera for oil absorbent” Application no.35/2024

No. of Patents Applications filed: 02
1) “A method for removing oil spills from contaminated water” Application no. 202321036681
2) “A process for synthesis of blending biofuel” Application no. TEMP/E-1/17663/2023 MUM

Papers published in International journal

1) “Advancements and challenges in the use of surfactants and nanoparticles for enhanced oil recovery: mechanisms, synergies, and field applications” March 2025, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36237-2

2) “Harnessing biochemical innovations for sustainable oil recovery: perspectives from the Indian context on green enhanced oil recovery (GEOR) methods for matured petroleum fields”, March 2025, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356- 025-36207-8

3) “Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Viscosity-Augmented Guar Gum: A Comparative Study with Xanthan Gum and Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide”, 2025, Energy & Fuels, Volume 39, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c05116

4)” Comprehensive review on the role of nanoparticles and nanofluids in chemical enhanced oil recovery: interfacial phenomenon, compatibility, scalability, and economic viability”, 2024, Energy & Fuels, American Chemical Society, Volume 38, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c02248

5) “Bambusa Tulda: A potential feedstock for bioethanol and its blending effects on the performance of spark ignition engine”,2024, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier Publication, Volume 192, March 2024, 114270 https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.rser.2023.114270.

6) “Investigation of bioethanol production from Jatropha deoiled cake and its blending effects for environmental sustainability” 2023, Environment Science and Pollution Research, Springer. 30, 103640– 103651 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s1 1356-023-29614-2

7) “Transformations of bamboo into bioethanol through biorefinery”, 2023, Environment Science and Pollution Research, Springer. 31(3):3343- 3360. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023- 31510-8. Epub 2023 Dec 16.

8) “Different Pretreatments and Kinetic Models for bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass: A review” Heliyon:Cell press,2023,Volume 9, Elsevier Publication. http://www.cell.com/heliyon

9) “Techno economic study for Production of Bioethanol from Deoiled Castor cake” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 16, Number 3 (2021) pp. 210-213

10) “The Study of Biofuel Generation and Characteristics from Jatropha, Karanja, Styraxofficinalis L seed cake” Distributed Generation and Alternative Energy Fuel, Volume 36_3,301-334 (2021) Taylor and Francis Journal

11)“Comparative Study for Production of Biofuel from Potato peel Waste as Feedstock by different Enzymes: A review” Journal of Enzyme Engineering, 2022, Volume 11,pp. 2-6.

12) “Different Particle size study of castor deoiled cake for Biofuel Production with an Environmental Sustainability Perspective” Heliyon:Cell press,2022,Volume 8, Elsevier Publication.

13) “Effects of blending bioethanol with gasoline on spark–ignition engine – A review, Journal of Integrated Science and Technology,2022,10(2),pp.87-99.

14) “Development and Validation of Chemometric Assisted Spectrophotometric Method for the Simultaneous estimation of Aceclofenac, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone with impurities", Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal, Oct 2022,IP:242.141.32.187

15) “Biofuel from cellulosic agricultural waste” Mrs. Minal Deshmukh, Maharashtra Institute Of Technology, Pune. R.S.Deshpande Sinhagad collage of engineering, Pune. International journal of chemical engineering research, ISSN0975-6442 Volume2, Number 2(2010),pp.197-217.

16) “A comprehensive study on an integrated approach for water hyacinth management to conserve natural water resources in India” Dhanashri S. Pendse, Minal P. Deshmukh, Materials Today: Proceedings, (2023)

International conference

1) 4 th International Conference on Advances in water treatment and management (ICAWTM- 25) on March 01-02, 2025. “Sustainable Emission Mitigation Using PCB Plates: A Novel Approach for CO 2 Capture from Vehicle Exhaust”- Paper Title

2) 4 th International Conference on Advances in water treatment and management (ICAWTM- 25) on March 01-02, 2025. “Optimize Green Technology for Oil Spill Removal”- Paper title.

3) 4 th International Conference on Advances in water treatment and management (ICAWTM- 25) on March 01-02, 2025. “Drilling Optimization for Geothermal Energy”- Paper title.

4) “International Conference on Sustainable Environment ECO REVOLUTION 2011” Feb 19,20 2011 ,Aurangabad. “Kinetics Study Of BioFuel from Cellulosic Waste”- Paper title

5) APM 2012, scheduled during 10-12 Feb. at Ahmedabad, International Conference on Advanced Polymer Materials. “Super Absorbent Polymers “-Paper title

6) International Multidisciplinary Conference on Recent Trends in Commerce, Engineering, Technology and Social Sciences Organized by Choice College of Arts and Commerce (Recognized by Government of Maharashtra, Affiliated to University of Pune) 2013,25th Feb.2013,Pune. “Synthesis of Bioethanol from Nonedible deoiled cakes”-Paper Title

7) “A comprehensive study on integrated approach for water hyacinth management to conserve natural water resources in India” paper presented in ICAWTM conference, PDEU, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 11-12 March, 2023

8) “Catalytic Insights into the Production of Ethyl levulinate biofuel from Furfuryl alcohol (FAL): A Review" Ashwini Pande,MinaL Deshmukh, CHEMCON,.27-30 Dec. 2021

9) “Synthesis of biofuel from water hyacinth plant for environmental sustainability: a review” paper presented in Chemcon conference, 27-30 December 2022, HBTU Kanpur.

10) “An Eco-friendly and Cost-effective Techniques for Carbon Capture via Microalgae: A Review “ Minal Deshmukh, ICPHD 2023IIT Guwahati.

11) “Review on optimized process parameters for bioethanol from waste water weed” presented in ICDT conference, ESTCON, 10-11 September, 2024, Sabah, Malaysia.

National conference

1) “A comprehensive study on integrated approach for water hyacinth management to conserve natural water resources in In 2 nd International conference on Advances in water treatment and management ICAWTM - 23, Pandit Dindayal Engineering University,, Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 11-12 March, 2023.

2) “Manufacture of fireproof gel from waste baby dipers” paper presented by MINAL Deshmukh and Mayuresh Dere in national engineering conference organized by MIT engineering collage Aurangabad, Maharashtra, April 2003.

3) “Bio-Steel” paper presented by MINAL Deshmukh and Sachin Ingale in national engineering conference organized by engineering collage of Yawatmal. Maharashtra, May 2005.

4) Mrs. Minal Deshmukh, “Extraction of Biofuel from agricultural waste”, Poster Presentation on INNOVATION–2013 organized by BCUD-Savitribai Phule Pune University and JSPM Rajarshi shahu collage, Pune on 18th April 2013 Published in conference Proceeding, 2013.

5) Mrs. Minal Deshmukh, “Extraction of Biofuel from agricultural waste”, Poster Presentation on INNOVATION–2014 organized by BCUD-Savitribai Phule Pune University and B.J. collage, Sangvi, Pune on 29th April 2014 Published in conference Proceeding, 2014.

6) “Synthesis of biofuel from water hyacinth plant for environmental sustainability: A review “CHEM CON,HBTU Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. From Dec 27 to Dec 30 , 2022