Designation : Professor

Specialization :Chemical Reaction Engineering and Catalysis

Courses Offered: U.G. Level:
Chemical Reaction Engineering - I, Chemical Reaction Engineering - II, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Mass Transfer Operations-1, Process Calculations, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Pharmaceutical Engineering,Chemical Technology - I, Fluid Flow Operations, Physico Chemical Processes.
P.G. Level:
Chemical Reactor Analysis, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Heat Transfer Operations,

Research Publications/books (with details) :

1. Prasad R., Garg N.S. and Shankar U., Vapour phase oxidation of toluene to benzoic acid in fluidized catalyst bed, Chem. Engg. World, XIV(3), 61-65, 1979.

2. Prasad R. and Shankar V., Textural characterization and performance of copper catalysts in dehydrogenation of ethanol, in advances in Catalysis Science and Technology, T.S.R. Prasada Rao (Ed), Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 551-561, 1985.

3. Prasad R. and Shankar V., Kinetics of dehydrogenation of alcohol over copper catalyst, Proc. Recent Advances in Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering, P.K. Rao (Ed), R.R.L., Hyderabad, 673-684, 1986.

4. Prasad R. and Shankar V., Experimental t-curve for adsorption of carbon tetrachloride on plane surfaces at 00C, Indian Journal of Technology, 25, 243-244, 1987.

5. Yadav D.M., Hakim M.A., and Prasad R., Low temperature shift catalyst : A review, Proc. Fertiliser Industry Process Problems and Perspectives, S.N. Upadhyay (Ed), Chem. Engg. Dept., I.T., B.H.U., 127-138, 1988.

6. Yadav D.M., Hakim M.A., and Prasad R, A novel low temperature shift catalyst, Proc. Fertiliser Industry Process Problems and Perspectives, S.N. Upadhyay (Ed), Chem. Engg. Dept., I.T., B.H.U., 139-143, 1988.

7. Yadav D.M., Agarwal G.K., and Prasad R., Preparation and characterization of silica gel, Proc. Advances in Ceramics, Dept. of Ceramic Engg., I.T., B.H.U., 139-143, 1989.

8. Prasad R., A new copper catalyst for dehydrogenation of alcohol, Indian Chemical Engineer, XXXI(3), 57-81, 1989.

9. Prasad R., Pelletization and charactrization of low temperature shift catalyst, Proc. of CHEMCON-89, Hindustan Latex Ltd., Trivandrum, 177-181, 1989.

10. Prasad R., Influence of environment on the thermal decomposition of copper oxalate and its ammonium complex in the preparation of copper catalysts, J. of Institution of Engrs. (India), 71(CH1), 14-16,1990.

11. Prasad R. and Pandey J.P., Thermal decomposition of ammonium dichromate, in Thermal Analysis, S.R. Dharwadkar (Ed), BARC, Bombay, 146-148, 1991.

12. Prasad R., An easy solution to the problem of distilled water, in New Dimensions of Science and Technology, S.K. Tiwari (Ed), Hindi Publication Cell, B.H.U., 139-140, 1991.

13. Prasad R., adsorption of CCl4 : A convenient method for characterization of adsorbents and catalysts, Indian Journal of Technology, 30, 369-374, 1992.

14. Prasad R., A new precursor for the preparation of novel copper chromite catalysts, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal. (New Frontiers in Catalysis, Part-B), 75, 1747-1750, 1993.

15. Prasad R., Thermal decomposition of copper amino oxalate, in Thermal Analysis, P.V. Ravindran (Ed), Goa University, 399-402, 1993.

16. Prasad R., Production of hydrogen from alcohol, in Application of Hindi in Education and Extension of Technology, S.K. Tiwari (Ed), Hindi Publication Cell, B.H.U., 60-80, 1993.

17. Prasad R., A novel distilled water plant : Fully automatic without automation, Indian Journal of Eng. & Material Sciences, 3, 105-108, 1996.

18. Mohan D., Prasad R. and Karki K.S., CO oxidation over a novel supported copper chromite catalyst : An air pollution abatement approach, Proc. Engineering the Future for Human Well Being, S. Nath (Ed), IIT, Delhi, 42-49, 1997.

19. Singh N.L. and Prasad R., Role of biomass as an alternate energy resource in environment protection, Indian Journal of Environment Protection, 18(7), 524-531, 1998.

20. Mohan D., Prasad R. and Karki K.S, Design and development of novel copper chromite catalysts (unsupported/ supported) with enhanced activity, Proc. of 7th International Symposium on Scientific Bases for the Preparation of Heterogeneous Catalysts, Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Sept, 1998.

21. Mohan D., Prasad R. and Karki K.S, Transportation industry in twenty-first century : Environmental challenges, Proc. of National Confernce on Manufacturing Challenges in 21st Century, A. Shankar (Ed), Mech. Engg. Dept, I.T., B.H.U., S-IV B(8.1-8.10), 1999.

22. Mohan D., Prasad R., Karki K.S., Anand A. and Batt A., Catalysis for biospheric pollution control: An over view, Proc. of National Conference on Recent Advances in Waste Management, S.N Upadhyay, B.N. Rai and P.K. Mishra (Eds), Chem. Engg. Deptt., B.H.U., 129-134, 2001.

23. Prasad R., A novel double distilled water plant : Fully automatic without automation, Indian J. Eng. & Material Sci., 9, 330-334, 2002.

24. Prasad R., Thermal decomposition of copper amino oxalate chromate, in Thermal Analysis, Pillai G,S., et al (Eds), Proc. of 13th National Symposium, Goa University, 399-402, 1993.

25. Prasad R., Mechanism and kinetics of thermal decomposition of Copper amino oxalate, Thermochim Acta, 406, 99-104,2003.

. Conferences/Symposia/ Seminars Attended :

1. "Conference on Transport Phenomena" Dept of Chemical Engg., I.T., B.H.U., July 26-28, 1978.

2. "33rd Annual Session of the IIChE", IIT, Delhi, Dec. 17-21, 1980. textural characteristics of alumina and iron oxide catalysts : Powders and pellets, Prasad R. and Shankar V.

3. "68th Annual Session of Indian Science Congress", B.H.U, Jan 3-7, 1981. Anisotropic characteristics of catalyst pellets, Prasad R and Shankar V.

4. "Workshop on Characterization and Evaluation of Heterogeneous Catalysts" RRL, Hyderabad, Oct. 6-8,1982.

5. 37th Annual Session of IIChE", IIT, Delhi, Dec.17-20,1984.

6. "Symposium on Advances in Catalysis Sci. and Tech.", IPCL, Baroda, 6-8, 1985. Textural Characteristics and Performance of copper catalysts in dehydrogenation of ethanol, Prasad R. and Shankar V.

7. "Workshop on Catalysis and Catalyst in Chemical Industries", RRL, Bhubneshwar, Feb. 10-12, 1986. Pelletization characteristics of CuO-Cr2O3-SiO2-Na2O system, Prasad R. and Shankar V.

8. "Indo Soviet Seminar on Catalysis & Catalytic Reaction Engineering", RRL, Hyderabad, Kinetics of dehydrogenation of alcohol over copper catalyst, Prasad R. and Shankar V.

9. "Seminar on Transfer Processes in Multiphase System" Dept. of Chemical Emgg., B.H.U., Jan.30-31, 1987.

10. "International Chemical Reaction Engineering Conference 2", N.C.L., Pune, Apr. 22-23,1987, Catalyst pelletization : A review, Prasad R.

11. "Symposium on Challenges in Catalysis Sci. & Tech.", PDIL, Sindri, Feb. 12-14, 1987.

12. "Seminar on Process Problems & Perspectives", Dept. of Chemical Engg., BHU, Jan. 21-23, 1988. a) Low temperature shift catalyst : A review, b) A novel low temperature shift catalyst, Yadav D.M., Hakim M.A. and Prasad R.

13. "Workshop on Techniques in Catalysis", IIT, Kharagpur, June 22-24, 1988.

14. "Indian Chemical Cngineering Congress", M.S. Univ., Baroda,Dec. 16-19, 1988.

15. "Seminar on Advaces in Ceramics", Dept. of Ceramic Engg., BHU, Feb. 16-18,1989.

16. "Seminar on Recent Advances in Bio-Chemical Engg.", Dept. of Chemical Engg., BHU, Feb. 16-18, 1989.

17. "Indian Chemical Engg. Congress" Trivendrum, Dec. 15-18, 1989. Pelletization characteristics of low temperature shift catalyst", Prasad R.

18. "5th National Convention of Chemical Engrs", IE(I), Hyderabad, Jan 5-7, 1990. Influence of environment on thermal decomposition of copper oxalate and its ammonium complex", Prasad R.

19. "6th National Convention of Chemical Engrs., IE(I), Nagpur, Oct. 25-27, 1990. Adsorption of CCl4 : A convenient method of characterization of adsorbents and catalysts, Prasad R.

20. "Indian Chemical Engg. Congress", Chemical Engg. Dept., BHU, Dec. 18-21, 1990. Fuel cells : Improved catalytic electrodes and prospects of commercialization", Prasad R.

21. "8Th National Symposium on Thermal Analysis", RRL, Bhubaneshwar, Dec.19-21, 1991.

22. "10th International Congress on Catalysis", Budapest, Hungary, July 19-24, 1992. A new precursor for the preparation of novel copper chromite catalysts, Prasad R.

23. "9th Nation Symposium on Thermal Analysis", Goa Univ., Nov. 8-10, 1993. thermal decomposition of Copper amino oxalate, Prasad R.

24. "12th National Symposium on Catalysis", BARC, Bombay, Dec 19-22, 1994. A Novel copper chromite catalyst for oxidation oc CO, Agarwal G.K., Pandey A. and Prasad R.

25. "Indian Chemical Engg. Congress", Kalpakkam, Madras, Dec 27-30, 1995. Copper amino oxalate: A precursor in the preparation of novel catalysts, Prasad R.

26. "Indian Chemical Engg. Congress" Ankleshwar, Gujrat, Dec 18-21, 1996. Design of a novel copper chromite catalyst for hydrogenation of nitrobenzene to aniline : Bypassing pre-reduction step, Pandey A. and Prasad R.

27. "National Symposium on Advances in Chemical Reaction Engg.", Chemical Engineering Dept., BHU, March 5-7, 1997. Ethanolic fermentation of cane molasses by saccharomyces cerevisiace, Singh N.L. and Prasad R.

28. "13th National Symposium on Catalysis", IIP, Dehradun, April 2-4, 1997. Kinetics of CO oxidation over a novel copper chromite catalyst, Agarwal G.K. and Prasad R.

29. "10th IFFCO Chair Professors Conference, BHU, Varanasi, June 7-9,1999.

30. "Indian Chemical Engineering Congress", Panjab Univ., Chandigarh, Dec 20-23, 1999.

31. "Industrial Pollution and its Control, IPC 2000", BHU, Feb. 18-19, 2000.

32. "National Conference on Recent Advances in Waste Management, RAWM 2001", Chem Engg. Deptt., B.H.U., Feb. 23-25, 2001. Catalysis for biospheric pollution control: An over view.

33. "National Symposium on Thermal Analysis", BARC, Mumbai, Jan 21-23, 2002.

34. "National Seminar on New Perspectives in Ceramic Research and Industrial Development", BHU, Sept. 13-14, 2002.

35. "Indian Chemical Engineering Congress", Osmania Univ., Hyderabad, Dec 19-22, 2002.

36. "All India Seminar on New Dimensions of Science and Technology, BHU, Feb. 7-9, 1991. An easy solution to problem of distilled water, Prasad R.

37. "Workshop on Application of Hindi in Extension of Technology, Research and Education", BHU, April 3-4, 1992, Hydrogen production from alcohol, Prasad R.

Membership of Societies :
i) Life Member of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers,
ii) Life member of the Catalysis Society of India,
iii) Life Member of the Society of Chemical Engineers, I.T., B.H.U.

Honors/Awards:
i) Awarded first prize in Central School Model Exhibition, 1967.
ii) Awarded consolation prize in Engineering Model Exhibition, 1974.

Administrative Posts Held:
i) Chairman, I.T. Cafeteria, Sept. 1997 - July 2001.
ii) Secretary, Departmental Purchase Committee: 2002-date.
iii) Vice President and Hony. Treasurer, Society of Chemical Engineers, Chemical Engineering. Dept., I.T., BHU: 2002- Jan 2004
iv) Member, Policy & Planning Committee of I.T., BHU, Sept. 1997 - 2002.
v) Dy. Chairman of IT volley-ball team, 1999-2002.
vi) Departmental I/C, TECHNEX, All India Model Exhibition, 1984 - 97.
vii) Member of the IT, Annual Report Committee, 1988-87.
viii) Member of the IT, Annual Report Committee, 2000 - 2001.
xi) Incharge, class scheduling, 1988-89.
xii) Incharge, Chemical Reaction Engg. and Thermo. Lab. since its inception.

Any Other Achievement:

i) Visit Abroad :
Visited Budapest, Hungary, During 10th International Congress on Catalysis, July 19 - 24, 1992.

ii) Innovative Works Done:

A new distilled water plant : Fully automatic without automation.
A new double distilled water plant : Fully automatic without automation.
An improved method for the preparation of novel Adkins' catalysts (unsupported/supported).
A new copper catalyst for dehydrogenation of alcohol.
A new precursor for preparation of novel copper chromite catalysts.
A novel low cost copper chromite catalyst with enhanced activity for CO oxidation emitted from auto-exhaust.
A novel low cost method for silver recovery from used photographic developer.