Dr. Pallavi Prashant Tatpate

Bio

Dr. Pallavi P. Tatpate is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at MIT World Peace University with over 13 years of teaching experience. She is passionate about experiential learning, research-driven education, and mentoring students for academic and professional excellence. Her research focuses on membrane technology, polymer recycling, polymer and green composites, water and wastewater treatment, nanocomposite membranes, heavy metal separation, and sustainable energy technologies. She has published research papers in reputed international journals, authored several book chapters, and holds granted patents. As Internship and Placement Coordinator, she actively strengthens industry-academia collaboration while contributing to MIT-WPU's vision of creating socially responsible engineers and researchers.

Educational Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering – Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Engineering, Pune
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering – Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Engineering, Pune
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere

Areas of Expertise: Membrane Technology, Separation Processes, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Heavy Metal Separation, Polymer Recycling and Circular Economy, Polymer and Green Composites, Environmental Engineering, Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Membranes, and Sustainable Process Technologies.

Teaching Experience: Over 14 years of teaching experience, including: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, MIT World Peace University, Pune (January 2023 – Present)
Assistant Professor, Polymer Engineering Department, MIT-WPU (July 2018 – December 2022) Assistant Professor, MIT Pune (January 2013 – June 2018) Visiting Faculty at MIT Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, and Government Polytechnic, Jalna.

She has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, guided student projects and internships, and contributed significantly to curriculum development and academic administration.

Industry / Research Experience:

Project Trainee, National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, in Chemical Engineering and Process Development.

Publications and Research Work:

1. Anil K. Pabby & Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate. “Hollow Fiber Contactors with Improved Hydrophobicity for Acid Gas Removal: Progress and Recent Advances”. J. Applied Membrane Science & Technology, Vol. 28, No. 2, August 2024, 49–84. DOI: https://doi.org/10.11113/amst.v28n2.296.

2. Supriya Dhume,  Yogesh Chendake, Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Sachin Chavan, Ramdas Khomane, Naveenkumar Jayakumar. “Optimization of Polysulfone Based Membranes Using Charged Graphite Nano Platelets for Separation of Manganese and Chromium (VI) From Water”. Water, Air and Soil Pollution. (2024) 235:560. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-024- 07375-z.

3. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Naveenkumar Jayakumar, Yogesh Chendake, Sachin Chavan, Ramdas Khomane, Vinayak Wadagaonkar. “Separation of Cr and Mn by polysulfone (PSF) based ultrafiltration (UF) membranes anchored with nanoparticles - Mathematical analysis of rejection properties”. Environmental Engineering Research. Korean Society of Environmental Engineers. December 2023; 29(4): 230543. https://doi.org/10.4491/eer.2023.543

4. Ghatage Sarthak, Wadgaonkar Vinayak S, Tatpate Pallavi, Bhutada Dinesh, Neve Himangi. “A Review of Produced Water Characteristics, Methods and its Reuse”. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection. March 2024, Volume 44, Issue 3, Pages 235 – 249.

5. Arsh Kalla, Neelaambhigai Mayilswamy, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian & Pallavi Mahajan- Tatpate. “Biochar: a sustainable and an eco-friendly material for energy storage applications”. International Journal of Green Energy. Taylor and Francis. September 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2023.2259973

6. Patadiya Jigar, Chougale Prajakta Vilas, Naebe Minoo, Kandasubramanian Balasubramanian, Mahajan-Tatpate Pallavi. “Recent advancement in surface modification of aramid fiber assisted by supercritical carbon dioxide”. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials. Taylor and Francis. 34 (12), 2023, 3748-3758, August 2023: https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.6163

7. Shaikh Abubakar, Mohith Yadav Ganta , Mahajan-Tatpate Pallavi, Kandasubramanian Balasubramanian. “Polymeric materials in single photon emission: a futuristic review”. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials. Taylor and Francis. 62 (15), 2023, 2063-2072, August 2023: https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2023.2251566

8. Sonali Manewal, Jigar Patadiya, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian & Pallavi Mahajan- Tatpate “Additive manufactured membranes of polylactic acid for effluent treatment”. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials. Taylor and Francis. 62, 2023 (12)1587-1609, June 2023: https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2023.2222825

9. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Sachin Chavan Yogesh Chendake. “Acid-Modified ZnO Nanoparticles Embedded Polysulfone Membranes for Separation of Copper from Industrial Wastewater”. International Journal of Membrane Science and Technology. 9, 2022 (Special Issue), 67-76, October-2022. https://doi.org/10.15379/2410-1869.2022.07

10. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Yogesh Chendake. “Recovery of chromium using membrane containing charged material”. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 1146(1), 012022, May 2021. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1146/1/012022

11. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Yogesh Chendake. “Removal of Heavy Metals from Water: Technological Advances and Today’s Lookout Through Membrane Applications”. International Journal of Membrane Science and Technology. 8, 1–21, March 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.15379/2410-1869.2021.08.01.01

12. Supriya S. Dhume, Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Yogesh J. Chendake. “Optimization of PSF Membrane Transport Properties with the Use of Porogenic Additive” Journal of Applied Membrane Science & Technology. 24(3), 57-73, December 2020. https://doi.org/10.11113/amst.v24n3.193

Conferences:

1. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate. “Solar Polymer Waste Reprocessing for Composite Preparation”. 4 th International Conference-Clean Technologies for Sustainable Environment (CTSE-2026) organized by Chemical Engineering Department, Sri. Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Kerala. March-2026

2. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate. “Enhanced Oil-Water Separation and Recovery Using Composite Membranes, its Challenges and Future Scope: A Review”. International Workshop and Conference on Membrane Assisted Water Purification Processes organized By Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. March-2023.

3. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Yogesh Chendake. “Copper Separation from Industrial Wastewater using Membrane”. Advances in Sustainable Research for Energy and Environmental Management (ASREEM-2021) organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (India). August-2021.

4. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Yogesh Chendake. “Recovery of chromium using membrane containing charged material”. Advances in Thermal-Fluid Engineering (ATFE 2021) organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. March 2021

5. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Yogesh Chendake. “Recovery of Copper from Industrial Effluent for Water Recycle and Reuse”. International conference on Water Desalination, Treatment & Management (InDACON 2021) organized by Indian Desalination Association and MNIT Jaipur. March-2021.

6. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Yogesh Chendake. “Use of ultrafiltration membranes for heavy metal separation”. Energy and Environment ICEE-2019 organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune. January 2019.

7. Pallavi Mahajan. National Level Chemozale 2002 organized by Nirma Institute of Technology, Ahmedabad. 2002

Book Chapters:

1. Vinayak S. Wadgaonkar, Siraj Bhatkar, Dinesh Bhutada, Pratiksha Khurpade, Himangi Neve and Pallavi Tatpate. “Completion Strategy: A Case Study of Using Autonomous Inflow Control Technology to Manage Water”. Exploring the World of Drilling. IntechOpen. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.114988 (June 2024).

2. Pallavi Tatpate, Vikrant Gaikwad, Anilkumar Pabby. “A Sustainable Approach for Dye Removal from Industrial Effluent Using Membrane-Based Techniques-Recent Advances and Future Perspectives”. Handbook of Membrane Separations: Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, and Biotechnological Applications. Apple Academic Press, CRC publications. DOI: 10.1201/9781003285656-24. (December 2023)

3. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Yogesh Chendake, Sachin Chavan. “Application of Nanomaterial Modified Membranes aimed to Separate Heavy Metal Pollutants”. Advances in Green and Sustainable Nanomaterials: Applications in Energy, Biomedicine, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences. Publisher: Apple Academic Press, CRC publications. ISBN: Hard ISBN: 9781774911662 E-Book ISBN: 9781003328322 (17 th July 2023)

4. Supriya Dhume, Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Yogesh Chendake, Sachin Chavan. “Separation of Heavy Metals from Metal Industry Effluent for Acid Recovery”. Recent Advances in Recycling Engineering. Publisher: Springer Nature, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. 275: 207 - 217 (2023) ISBN: 978-981-19-3930-3.

5. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Yogesh Chendake. “Carbon Nanomaterial Embedded Membranes for Heavy Metal Separation”. Carbon Nanotubes for a Green Environment: Balancing the Risks and Rewards. Apple Academic Press, CRC publications. 97-122 (2022) ISBN: 9781774638637 (January 2022)

6. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Yogesh Chendake. “Recovery of chromium using membrane containing charged material” Abstract book of the ATFE 2021. ISBN: 978-93-5457-145-9 (March-2021)

7. Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate, Supriya Dhume, Yogesh Chendake. “Copper Separation from Industrial Wastewater using Membrane”. Proceedings of Advances in Sustainable Research for Energy and Environmental Management. Publisher: Nandan Graphics and Library Services. 1 st edition (2021), Volume:1, ISBN: 978-81- 955724-5-8

Patents:

1. Vinayak Wadgaonkar, Khurpade Pratiksha, Pallavi Tatpate, Siraj Bhatkar, Vignesh Shenoy. “A Metal Ion Adsorbent for Copper (II) Removal from Red Gram Husk”. South Africa Patent Application No. 2023/09138. Filed on 28 th September 2023, Published on 2 nd April 2024, Granted on 24 th April 2024.

2. Vinayak Wadgaonkar, Khurpade Pratiksha, Pallavi Tatpate, Siraj Bhatkar, Vignesh Shenoy. “A Process for Removal of Cr (VI) from Water using Lime Bean Husk Derived Adsorbent”. South Africa Patent Application No. 2023/09085. Filed on 27 th September 2023, Published on 27 th March 2024, Granted on 24 th April 2024.

3. Vinayak Wadgaonkar, Siraj Bhatkar, Vignesh Shenoy, Pallavi Tatpate. “Intelligent weight indicator and monitoring device for domestic LPG (16 kg) cylinder”. South Africa Patent Application No. 2023/08591. Filed on 7 th September 2023, Published on 13 th March 2024, Granted on 27 th March 2024.

4. Vinayak Wadgaonkar, Khurpade Pratiksha, Siraj Bhatkar, Vignesh Shenoy, Pallavi Tatpate. “A Metal Ion Adsorbent”. South Africa Patent Application No. 2023/08595. Filed on 7 th September 2023, Published on 13 th March 2024, Granted on 27 th March 2024.

5. Bhalerao Anand, Chendake Yogesh, Chavan Sachin, Dhume Supriya, Tatpate- Mahajan Pallavi, Khade Akshay “A Process for Preparing an Ultrafiltration Membrane for Separation of Heavy Metals”. Ind. Patent Application No. 201921032915. Patent No. 408073. Filed on 14 th August 2019, Published on 19 th February 2021, Granted on 29 th September 2022.

Selected Research Highlights:

Research focuses on developing sustainable and advanced engineering solutions in membrane technology, polymer engineering, and environmental sustainability. My work has contributed to the design of nanocomposite membranes for heavy metal removal, advanced hollow fibre membrane contactors for acid gas separation and carbon capture, and mathematical modelling of membrane transport processes. I have also contributed to the development of sustainable membrane technologies for industrial wastewater treatment, explored polymer recycling and green composites, and investigated eco-friendly materials for clean energy and environmental applications

Awards and Recognitions:

Winner, HackMITWPU Ideathon/Workathon/Octathon (2022)

Best Paper Award, Advances in Thermal-Fluid Engineering (ATFE 2021)

Diploma Rank 14th in Maharashtra State

University Gold Medalist in Athletics

Best Player of the School

Professional Affiliations:

NPTEL Certified in Membrane Technology

Reviewer for international journals in membrane science and environmental engineering

Active participant in national and international conferences related to chemical engineering and sustainable technologies

Subjects Taught:

Mass Transfer Operations, Separation Processes, Membrane Technology, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Material and Energy Balance Calculations.

Research Profiles and Links:

Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57226826499

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gUIY1scAAAAJ&hl=en

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0303-5797

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavi-mahajan-tatpate-16934019a/