Dr. Brijesh Prasad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He holds a Post-Doctorate from the Institute of Advanced Materials, Sweden (2023), a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2020), an M.Tech. in CAD/CAM & Robotics (2016), and a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (2010). He has published more than 35 research papers in reputed peer-reviewed journals and has filed over 15 patents, out of which 4 patents have been granted/published. Dr. Prasad has established MoUs with various international organizations to promote collaborative research and innovation and is actively involved in several national and international research projects. His contributions to innovation and research excellence have been recognized with multiple awards, including the Best Innovation Award conferred by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand in 2024. He actively promotes research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students and faculty.
Research Area
- Composite Materials
- Polymer-based Transducers
- Soft Actuators
- Activated Carbon-based Water Treatment
Education
- Post-Doctorate (Innovation in Materials for Livelihood) – Institute of Advanced Materials, Sweden – 2023
- Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) – Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun – 2020
- M.Tech. (CAD/CAM & Robotics) – Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) – 2016
- B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) – Uttarakhand Technical University – 2010
Awards
- Best Innovation Award (2024) – Governor of Uttarakhand & UCOST
- Bronze Medal – Innovation Instructor (2023) – China International Student Entrepreneurship Competition, Chinese Government
- Spirit of the Event – Eco Shell Marathon (Indonesia) – 2022
- Young Researcher Award (2019) – UCOST
- ₹15 Lakhs – Wastewater Treatment Project, Green Ashes Technology, Hong Kong (2022–2025)
- ₹73 Lakhs – Use of Biomass for Effluent Treatment, Desire Technologies Solutions Private Limited (2022–2025)
- ₹2.5 Lakhs – Polymer Sensor R&D, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia (2021–2022)
- ₹16 Lakhs – HEI Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (ME, AICTE, Govt. of India, 2024)
- ₹15 Lakhs – PM SHRI Schools Innovation Bootcamp (MoE, AICTE, Govt. of India, 2024)
- ₹15.5 Lakhs – Smart India Hackathon-2025 (MoE, AICTE, Govt. of India, 2025)
Professional Membership
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (5508448)
- Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
- Active Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS-32182071)
- Active Member of IEEE Student Member (IEEE-N95188216)
- Active Bentham Ambassador (Bentham Science Publishers)
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