Faculties

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Ms. Gauri Aglave

Scientist ‘B’ NRF

Former Assistant Professor in
K.R. Mangalam University

Ms. Gauri is a research associate with over 12 years of experience, including 2 years and 8 months in environmental consulting. Since November 2023, she has served as Environmental Manager at J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, India, a NABET/QCI-accredited environmental consultancy. Previously, she held positions as Assistant Professor at K.R. Mangalam University, Gurgaon, Incharge HOD, and Assistant Professor at Kamrah Institute of Information Technology, Gurgaon, and lectured at various institutes in Pune, teaching B.Tech. and M.Tech. students from the Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering branches. Her industrial experience includes roles as a quantity estimator for Taisei Construction, Abu Dhabi, and a structural engineer at M/s Chaudhary Associates, Aurangabad. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering at Jamia Millia Islamia, she holds an M.E. in Water Resources & Environmental Engineering from Pune University and a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. She has published several research papers in reputed indexed journals.

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Dr. Sonal Dixit

Executive Member – Advisory Body (NRF)

Odour Expert, NORMI,
Ex. Faculty Environmental Science
(B.B.A. University, Lucknow)

Dr. Sonal Dixit is currently serving as Scientist 'C' at NORMI Research Foundation, India, and contributes significantly to research and development in environment. Her expertise spans various domains including environmental management, pollution control, and sustainable development. Previously, she held a crucial role as an Environmental Manager at J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd., a prestigious NABET/QCI accredited environmental consultancy based in Gurgaon, India. In this capacity, she led projects focused on environmental impact assessment, compliance auditing, and environmental management systems, further solidifying her practical experience in the field. She has obtained her Doctorate in Environmental Science from B.B.A.U (Central University), Lucknow, and was awarded the Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship (UGC) for her postdoctoral research. She has demonstrated academic excellence by qualifying the National Eligibility Test (NET) by UGC in June 2012 and ICAR in December 2018 in Environmental Science.

Her academic career includes roles as an Assistant Professor, where she imparted knowledge and mentored students pursuing M.Tech, B.Tech at B.B.A. University (Central), Lucknow, and M.Sc. at the University of Lucknow, Lucknow. Her research contributions are substantial, with numerous publications in reputed Scopus indexed journals. Her research focuses on addressing contemporary environmental challenges, such as pollution mitigation, sustainable resource management, and environmental policy formulation. Throughout her 11 years of professional experience, she has exemplified a dedication to advancing environmental science through rigorous research, effective teaching, and practical application in environmental consultancy.
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Dr. Bhavesh Vyas

Executive Member – Advisory Body (NRF)

Senior Manager, Green Credit Carbon Audit
NORMI Research Foundation

Dr. Bhavesh Vyas, Ph.D. (EE), M.Tech. (PS), B.Tech. (EE), is a Senior Scientist B at the NORMI Research Foundation in Gurugram. With extensive expertise in electrical engineering, he has a distinguished academic and professional background. Dr. Vyas has made significant contributions to multidisciplinary fields, including drone technology, university carbon footprinting, student projects in basic robotics, and cybersecurity. He holds certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, licenced drone pilot Govt. RPTO and ISAC Certified Cyber Crime Intervention Officer. His research focuses on sustainable energy solutions, innovative engineering techniques, and reactive power management, with numerous publications and projects to his credit. Dr. Vyas is also an active member of IEEE and other professional organizations, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing technology and education.

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Dr. Prachi Rathi

Faculty member, NRF
Dr. Prachi Rathi is currently serving as Scientist 'B' at NORMI Research Foundation and previously held the role of Environmental Manager at J.M. EnviroLab Pvt. Ltd., a prestigious NABL/MoEFCC accredited laboratory in Gurgaon, India. She completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Gurukul Kangri University in 2022, focusing her research and publications on various aspects of environmental science. she has two years of dedicated experience in Research and Development (R&D), demonstrating proficiency in environmental research, management, and laboratory operations.