User:Manas Ranjan Senapati/sandbox

Dr. Manas Ranjan Senapati was born on 2nd April 1968. Dr Senapati is Dean of Computer Application & Science of Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha and working at present as Professor and HoD of Chemistry in Trident Academy of Technology, Bhubaneswar. He earned his doctoral degree from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar in 1993 as the youngest PhD awardee at the age of 24. He also did his post doctoral research as CSIR Research Associate. Dr. Senapati has served in reputed engineering colleges affiliated to Biju Patnaik University of Technology Odisha. He has also served as Dean, Training & Placement, Research and Development and as Principal, Jagannath Institute of Engineering & Technology, Cuttack. Dr Senapati teaches Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering etc. to the B.Tech students. Dr Senapati is a committed teacher and apart from teaching he has established himself as a good researcher. His areas of interest include solution chemistry, solid waste management, pollution control, climatology and green & sustainable chemistry. He has published more than thirty five research papers in national and international journals of repute. He also contributes popular science articles for national and regional newspapers and magazines (Kurukshetra, Yojana, Outlook, Down To Earth, Odisha Review etc.). Dr Senapati has convened many national and International seminars and workshops. He has chaired technical sessions in national and international conferences. Dr. Senapati is Mentor of Change for Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog Govt. of India.

Dr Senapati is a life member of many academic bodies and professional societies such as New York Academy of Sciences, Indian Society for Technical Education and Odisha Bigyan Academy. Dr. Senapati has been chosen for distinguished standing and has been conferred with an honorary appointment to the Research Board of Advisors by the American Biographical Institute. Dr Senapati’s biographical profile has been included in the 6th edition of Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering of America. He has been conferred with many awards which include Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhabana Award as eminent educationist by Rajiv Gandhi Forum Odisha, Akhaya Trutiya Samman, Bhubaneswar Mahotsav Samman, Khurdha Mahotsav Samman, Brukhya Bandhu Samman, Sabuja Samman, Nagar Bandhu Samman and Rajdhani Shree Samman as noted Educationist, Scientist and Environmentalist. As a noted environmentalist Dr. Senapati has received Prakruti Bandhu Award from Dept. of Forest and Environment of Govt. of Odisha. Dr. Senapati has authored many text books which include Environmental Studies published by Cengage, USA and Advanced Engineering Chemistry published by Laxmi Publications, New Delhi and Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Massachusetts, USA. The Text book Advanced Engineering Chemistry authored by him is listed in libraries of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other leading universities of the world. The important and current relevance of his work is amply reflected in the large number of citations.

Contribution to the Society (Thrust Areas)

1. Dr. Senapati is the nodal officer in Swachh Bharat Summer Internship of Govt. of India. His active involvement in plantation programme creating micro forests and Swachh Bharat mission is noteworthy.

2. Environmental coordinator for the TEQIP-III of Biju Patnaik University of Technology (ATU). 3. Created awareness about use of renewable energy through renewable energy clubs funded by Govt. of India.

4. Created awareness about environment by contributing articles in newspapers, magazines and journals of state, national & international level (Print, Electronic & Social Media).

5. Exhaustive work on biodiesel made the state Government feels the necessity to frame biodiesel policy.

6. As national executive council member of Indian Society for Technical Education strengthened the quality of technical education.

7. Smart initiatives like STP, rooftop water harvesting, green building, kitchen waste composting, hospital waste management etc. Constantly working towards ban of single use plastics and other environmental issues through his contributions in print, electronic and social media.

8. Mentor of Change for Atal Innovation Mission NITI Aayog, Govt. of India.

9. Own YouTube channel “The Environment Express” delivers updates on environmental issues worldwide and also lessons on syllabus of Environmental Studies for schools, colleges and universities.