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Faculty Elected Member of Chemical Engineering Journal Editorial Board

December 18, 2024

Dr. Dinesh Shetty Holds Six Patents and 74 Peer-Reviewed Publications

 

Khalifa University faculty Dr. Dinesh Shetty, Associate Professor, Chemistry and Theme Leader, Center for Catalysis and Separations (CeCaS), has been inducted into the editorial board of the Chemical Engineering Journal, a Scopus top 1% premiere journal.

 

With six patents to his name, Dr. Shetty is the author of 74 peer-reviewed journal papers and more than 45 conference papers. His group research is focused on developing multifunctional porous polymers/frameworks and hybrid materials for various applications, including water purification, desalination, resource recovery, renewable energy, and catalysis. 

 

Dr. Shetty is a trained chemist, experienced in multidisciplinary research areas, including materials science, porous materials, supramolecular chemistry, water purification, catalysis, and membrane science. His diverse expertise enables him to contribute significantly to advancements in these fields.

 

He has received the Young Investigator Award from both the Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine and the Korean Cancer Research Foundation. In the year 2023, he was inducted as an invited member of the Royal Society of Chemistry under the Future Leaders in the Field category. He was also awarded bronze medal by Chirantan Rasayan Sanstha (CRS), an organization in India that aims to promote research and development in all branches of science. His research innovation was selected to feature as an innovator at Land of Dreamers Who Do at the UAE Pavilion of Expo-2020. Currently, he is also serving as an inaugural advisory board member of the journal RSC Applied Polymers.

 

Dr. Shetty said: “I am honored to join the editorial board of the Chemical Engineering Journal as this role not only reflects my commitment to advancing research but also provides a platform to collaborate with fellow scientists in tackling critical global challenges. This opportunity allows me to contribute to and highlight the innovative research coming out of Khalifa University, particularly in the field of material science.”

 

Alisha Roy

Science Writer