Project: Investigating the application of drinking water treatment residuals for the removal of PFAS from water

I am a graduate student in chemical engineering, holding a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Dalhousie University. My academic and research interests focus on separation processes, colloids, waste valorization, adsorption, energy optimization, and material synthesis. My recent research studies focus on creating effective adsorbents from drinking water treatment residuals and testing their efficiency and effectiveness in capturing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). I am passionate about developing innovative solutions to improve sustainability and efficiency in the field of chemical engineering.

Project: Investigating the Pyrolysis of Brewers' Spent Grain to Enhance Crystal Violet Adsorption Capacity

I am a graduate student in Chemical Engineering at Dalhousie University, specializing in wastewater treatment, waste and biomass valorization, green engineering, and biochar development through adsorption and pyrolysis. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Marwadi University in 2021, where I received the Gold Medal for outstanding academic performance. I gained practical experience during my undergraduate studies and have 2.5 years of professional experience in the chemical industry. My research focuses on innovative solutions for waste management and sustainable engineering practices. 

Project: Removal of Orange II from water using activated biochar

My self Sarthak Lathiya (he/him), dedicated M. Eng student in Chemical Engineering at Dalhousie University, with a profound passion for bioprocess engineering, semi-synthetic adsorbents, adsorption, biochar and pyrolysis, water and wastewater treatment, and process optimization and control. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from GSFC University in 2023 during which I gained practical experience in polymer, fertilizer, Pharmaceutical, and ETP industry throughout my work terms. I have one year of experience as a graduate chemical process engineer in the specialty chemical industry. I am currently engaged in a research project focusing on the pyrolysis of waste materials to enhance the dye adsorption capacity. This research aims to develop sustainable and cost-effective methods for wastewater treatment and pollutant removal, contributing to environmental protection and resource recovery.

Project: Simulation of mass transfer in a fixed bed column for the adsorption of lincomycin from water