Prof. Smita Raghuvanshi
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, India
Prof. Smita Raghuvanshi is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus. Her research is at the intersection of biochemical and environmental engineering, focusing on sustainable solutions for industrial challenges.
A key area of her work is process intensification for carbon capture and the bio-mitigation of industrial flue gases (CO2, SOx, and NOx). She specializes in developing microbial systems that can process waste and emissions without producing secondary pollutants, transforming them into value-added products.
She is an expert in bioreactor design, scale-up, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Her research utilizes simulation tools to assess the sustainability of chemical processes, ensuring that technological advancements in energy and industry align with global environmental goals.