Dr Rashmi Gangasa Walvekar
Lecturer
Chemical and Process Engineering
Personal statement
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My research is focused on advancing sustainable engineering solutions through the innovative application of advanced materials, such as Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes (CNT), MXene, and their hybrids. I am particularly interested in exploring their potential to address pressing global challenges. In my work, I have developed stable nanofluids, conducting in-depth investigations into their stability, heat transfer characteristics, and other thermo-physical and tribological properties. These nanofluids hold promise as advanced heat transfer and lubricating fluids, contributing to more efficient and environmentally friendly systems.
I have also worked extensively with Graphene and MXene in the context of thermal energy storage. By blending these materials with ternary and quinary eutectic mixtures, I aim to enhance energy storage capabilities and improve cyclic stability for sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, I am involved in research addressing waste and resource recovery, including the recycling and reuse of plastics as carbon electrodes, the extraction of valuable components from spent lithium batteries using novel deep eutectic solvents, and the devulcanization of waste ground rubber tires with green solvents. Through these projects, I seek to develop innovative approaches to reduce environmental impact and promote the circular economy.
Prize And Awards
- Recipient
- 3/2025
Publications
- Saidi Norshahirah Mohamad, Abdah Muhammad Amirul Aizat Mohd, Mustafa Muhammad Norhaffis, , Khalid Mohammad, Khosla Ajit
- Battery Energy Vol 4 (2025)
- Hanan Abdul, Raja Sulaiman Raja Rafidah, Wong Wai Yin, Blilita Sofiane, Numan Arshid, , Khalid Mohammad
- SusMat Vol 6 (2026)
- Awan Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed, Aboalhassan Ahmed A, Abdah Muhammad Amirul Aizat Mohd, Mustafa Muhammad Norhaffis, Saidi Norshahirah Mohamad, , Khalid Mohammad
- Battery Energy Vol 5 (2026)
- Mustafa Muhammad Norhaffis, Abdah Muhammad Amirul Aizat Mohd, Saidi Norshahirah Mohamad, Numan Arshid, Sulaiman Yusran, , Khalid Mohammad
- Battery Energy Vol 5 (2026)
- Wong Weng Pin, Elsa George, Mustafa Muhammad Norhaffis, , Numan Arshid, Khalid Mohammad, Lau Phei Li
- Journal of Power Sources Vol 653 (2025)
- Abu-Zurayk Rund, , Choo Hui Leng, Waleed Haneen, Luo Chuanxu, Khalaf Aya, Alnairat Nour
- Progress in Additive Manufacturing Vol 10, pp. 7311-7336 (2025)
Professional Activities
- Participant
- 26/2/2025
- Participant
- 11/2/2025
- Participant
- 7/2/2025
- Participant
- 30/1/2025
Projects
- Gangasa Walvekar, Rashmi (Principal Investigator) Sarker, Sudipa (Co-investigator)
- This project will establish a UK-based indoor testing facility to evaluate the performance, durability, and consistency of products manufactured from mixed recycled plastics. The initiative aligns with the Industrial Symbiosis theme by supporting the recovery and higher-value use of waste-derived materials that would otherwise be discarded or downgraded.
The facility will provide independent validation of recycled plastic products currently supplied to the UK construction and landscaping sectors, while also assessing innovative new materials developed through collaboration with European manufacturing partners. By generating reliable UK-based performance data, the project will support compliance with industry standards, increase market confidence, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable alternatives to virgin materials.
Building on an established commercial supply chain for 100% recycled plastic products, the project represents a TRL 6 stage of development. The products are already in active commercial use, and the testing facility will provide the critical evidence needed to support wider deployment, quality assurance, and future product innovation within the circular economy. - 16-Jan-2025 - 27-Jan-2025
Contact
Dr
Rashmi
Gangasa Walvekar
Lecturer
Chemical and Process Engineering
Email: rashmi.gangasa-walvekar@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 574 5306