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Dr. Nilesh Devrao Wagh

Associate Professor at Somaiya Vidyavihar University
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Introduction

QUALIFICATION :

  • B.Sc. Chemistry : 1998, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
  • M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry : 2000, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
  • M.Sc. Environmental Sciences : 2002, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune
  • Ph.D. Environmental Sciences : 2007, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
  • P.G. Diploma Remote Sensing and GIS : 2015, IIRS, Dehradun, India

Publication Matrices

International: 19

National: 09

Scopus Indexed: 11

WOS indexed :18

Total Citations: 735

h – index 10

i – 10 Index 11

Impact Factor range: 1 – 7.6

Myself Dr Nilesh D Wagh, currently I am associated with Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai, working as Head of Environment Sciences. I have a total of 07 years’ experience in administrative level (In-charge Head / Second Head, /Administrative Officer in CAP / Member University Lab Recognition Committee/ Observer IGNOU, New Delhi/ Syllabus Framing Committee/ Chairman of PhD Viva -Voce Committee / Member IQAC University Core Committee etc.). Worked as a coordinator of M.Tech. Program for 09 years, in North Maharashtra University Jalgaon from 2008 - 2017. 

Apart from that, I have successfully completed 02 Research Projects (13 lakhs and 07 Consultancy Projects (34.00 Lakhs) and 02 research Students awarded Ph.D. and presently 04 research students are working under my supervision for their doctoral degree. I am also a member of the Board of Studies (BOS) in various state as well as private universities and autonomous colleges in Maharashtra.  I also served as a core committee member (09 years) of AVISHKAAR : A Research Festival conducted by Govt. of Maharashtra from 2007 to 2016 

I have published 28 research articles in high impact factor journals (Elsevier / Springer / American Chemical Society / SCOPUS etc.), in addition to this, I have published 01 Book, 05 Book Chapters, 02 News Articles & 01 Magazine Article. I have delivered, total of 25 Resource lectures on Sustainability as well as on research methodology. 

I am also reviewer of the Journal of Environmental & Chemical Engineering (Elsevier) and nominated in AJ Scientific Word Research Scientist List 2021. I also served as a member of Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Centre (RGSTC) at North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon 

Feel free to contact on 9823098383 / 8788171655

or dr.nilesh31@gmail.com / nileshdwagh76@gmail.com

 

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Dr Nilesh is PhD in Environment Impact Assessment, having 18+ years of teaching and 15+ years of research experience in the field of Environment and occupational health, environmental sustainability, and air pollution control technologies. He has published 32 research papers in national and international journals, 06 book chapters and a reviewer of Journal of Environment and Chemical Engineering (JECE, Elsevier. He was completed 09 research and consultancy projects and generated Rs. 50 lakhs research funding. He is also a member of various academic and research bodies in various colleges and Universities.

Education

B.Sc. Chem,North Maharashtra University,1998

M.Sc. Ind Chem,North Maharashtra University,2000

M.Sc. Env Sci,Bharati Vidyapeeth,2002

PhD,North Maharashtra University,2007

DIS,IIRS Dehradun,2015

Professional Experience

    Academic

  • Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Associate Professor, March 2023 - Present

Courses/Subjects Teaching

Research Specialisation

  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Biological and Applied Sciences
  • Chemical Sciences

Consultancy Expertise

  • Environment Impact Assessment Environment Audit Environment, Social and Governance

Consultancy Projects

  • Sr.

    No.

    Name of Faculty

    Company

    Purpose

    Year

    Revenue Generated

    1

    Prof. S.T. Ingle, Dr. S.B. Attarde & Nilesh D. Wagh

    Govt. of Maharashtra

    Jalswarjya Abhiyaan

    2004 –

    2005

    1.0 Lakhs

    2

    Prof. S. T. Ingle, Dr. S.

    B. Attarde & Nilesh D. Wagh

    Govt. of Maharashtra

    Total Sanitary Campaign

    2006

    2.0 Lakhs

    3

    Dr. Nilesh D. Wagh & Prof. S.

    T. Ingle

    Jalgaon City Muni Corp.

    Environmental Status Report

    2010-

    2011

    5.45 Lakhs

    4

    Prof. S. N. Patil, Prof. S.

    T. Ingle & Dr. Nilesh D Wagh

    Govt. of Maharashtra

    EIA of Lower Tapi Medium Irrig. Project, Akkalpada, Dist. Dhule

    2011 –

    2012

    1.47 Lakhs

    5

    Prof. S. N. Patil, Prof. S.

    T. Ingle & Dr. Nilesh D Wagh

    Govt. of Maharashtra

    SIA of Padalse Dam, Tal Amalner, Dist. Jalgaon

    2012 –

    2013

    17 Lakhs

    6

    Prof. S. N. Patil, Prof. S.

    T. Ingle & Dr. Nilesh D Wagh

    Department of Irrigation, Govt. of Maharashtra

    EIA of Lower Tapi Medium Irrig. Project, Mangrul, Dist. Jalgaon

    2013 –

    2014

    08 Lakhs

    7

    Prof. S. N. Patil, Prof. S.

    T. Ingle, Dr. S. B.

    Attarde & Dr. Nilesh D Wagh

    Garware Polymers, Aurangabad

    Environmental Audit

    2015 -

    2016

    02 Lakhs

    8

    Prof. S. N. Patil, Prof. S.

    T. Ingle, & Dr. Nilesh D Wagh

    Datta Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd

    Environmental Audit

    2016 –

    2017

    02 Lakhs

    9

    Prof. S. N. Patil, Prof. S.

    T. Ingle, & Dr. Nilesh D Wagh

    EIA  of Tapi River Basin

    Assessment Study

    2018-19

    04 Lakhs

    10

    Dr Nilesh D Wagh

    JL Polyesters Ltd. Solapur

    Environmental Audit

    2021 – 22

    0.80 Lakhs

  • Dr. Nilesh D. Wagh Dr. Dipak S. Dalal (Co- Investigator) Photocatalytic Degradation of High Energy Material Waste by Using Nanosize Catalyst System
    2 Years
    (2012-2014) 10.99 Lakhs
    DRDO

  • Dr. Nilesh D. Wagh (Principal Investigator) Cleaning-up of Heavy metal in Contaminated Soil by Using Brassica and Lucerene Species as a Phyto- remediation Approach 2 Years (2011 -2013) 1.60 Lakhs UGC

Achievements, Recognitions & Awards

MDP / FDP

  • Faculty Improvement for Research in Science and Technology

    NMU, Jalgaon

    18th – 24th June 2015

    IGBC’s Advanced Training Programme on Green Buildings

    GHRCE&M, Jalgaon

    6th – 8th December 2018  

    Building a Sustainable Future: A Workshop on Environmental, Social and Governance Business Strategies

    Nano Science and Technology Consortium, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

    3rd – 5th  April 2023

     

Research Papers

Nilesh Wagh.(2025).Alkali-modified Ficus benghalensis fruit waste: An effective biosorbent for heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions - A comparative study.Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology,Vol. 13(5):84-92.
Nilesh Wagh.(2022).REVIEW ON RESEARCH ON ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE OF NOISE BARRIERS IN AVIATION.Pollution Research,41(3):1040-1046.http://doi.org/10.53550/PR.2022.v41i03.041
Nilesh Wagh.(2022).A Review on Atmospheric Dispersion System for Air Pollutants Integrated with GIS in Urban Environment.Nature Environment Pollution Technology,,21(4):1553-1563.doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2022.v21i04.008
Nilesh Wagh.(2021).Use of Agricultural Waste Based Biosorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metal Pollution Form Aqueous Solution A Review,.Nature Environment Pollution Technology,,21(3):1003-1014.https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2022.v21i03.007
Nilesh Wagh.(2014).Cyclodextrin Nitrate Ester/H2SO4 as a Novel Nitrating System for Efficient Synthesis of Insensitive High Explosive 3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazol- 5-one’.Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,53(50):19375–19379.https://doi.org/10.1021/ie502555a
Nilesh Wagh.(2007).’Assessment of daily noise exposure and prevalence of hearing loss in the shopkeepers working near highway (NH-6): a case study of Jalgaon city’,.International J. of Sustainable Transportation and Research,4(4):54-69.10.1080/15568310701398831
Nilesh Wagh.(2006).‘Effect of Workplace Environment on Lung Function of Flourmill Workers’.Journal of Occupational Health,48(5):396 – 401.10.1539/joh.48.396
Nilesh Wagh.(2005).Influence of workplace environment on shopkeeper working near highway in Jalgaon urban centre, India’.Transportation & Research Part-D,10(6):476-482.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VH8-4G80NVJ-1/1/a6ef46572ca6b31764d311c12b2e7080
Nilesh Wagh.(2005).Noise exposure and hearing loss among the traffic policemen working at busy streets of Jalgaon urban centre.Transportation & Research Part-D,10(1):69-75.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2004.09.004
Nilesh Wagh.(0).Exposure to vehicular pollution and respiratory impairment of traffic policemen in Jalgaon City, India.Industrial Health,43(4):656-662.10.2486/indhealth.43.656

Proceedings

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Books

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Book chapters

Nilesh Wagh.(2022).‘Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goal Implementation in India’,‘Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goal Implementation in India’.289 - 295,
Nilesh Wagh.(2008).Seasonal Variations in Ambient Air Quality In Jalgaon Urban CentreEnvoinformatics.62-72,
Nilesh Wagh.(2008).Vehicular Pollution & Health’Environmental Security.219-227,

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