Dhaval Patel

About Dhaval Patel

I have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of hands-on experience in water and wastewater treatment, membrane separation processes (RO/FO), and thermal system optimization.At Pandit Deendayal Energy University, I led the design and deployment of a 24 KLD integrated batch RO–FO pilot plant aimed at achieving zero liquid discharge. I’ve managed ₹5 Cr+ collaborative projects under Indo-European programs and conducted techno-economic feasibility studies and CFD simulations using tools like ANSYS Fluent and MATLAB.My strengths lie in turning complex research into scalable industrial solutions, especially in sustainable water management and energy-efficient processes.

Experience

1. Junior Researcher Fellow (India-h2o)

   Pandit Deendayal Energy University

   Sep 2019 — Present · Gandhinagar, IN

   Designed and developed a 24 KLD integrated batch Reverse Osmosis–Forward Osmosis (RO–FO) pilot plant for brackish water and domestic wastewater treatment. Achieved zero liquid discharge (ZLD) with energy-efficient hybrid process configuration. Managed technical procurement, commissioning, and troubleshooting of membrane-based water treatment systems. Collaborated with Indo-European project partners and managed deliverables under a ₹5 Cr+ international research grant. Led progress meetings, consortium coordination, and financial reporting aligned with EU documentation protocols. Contributed to process scale-up, data analysis, and techno-economic evaluation for real-world application. Conducted training workshops and delivered technical presentations to international collaborators and stakeholders. Skills used: RO, FO, CFD, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB, Pilot Plant Design, Membrane Technologies, Process Optimization, Techno-Economic Analysis, Project Management, Water Treatment, ZLD

Education

• Pandit Deendayal Energy University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Water Treatment, Mechanical Engineering

• Vidhyabharti Trust Institute of Technology & Research Centre

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• Uka Tarsadia University

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Thermal System and Design

  2013 — 2015