Dr. Jatin H. Parikh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at M.G. Science Institute (Autonomous), Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. With over 33 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level and 26 years at the postgraduate level.
he is a distinguished academician specializing in organic chemistry. His primary areas of expertise include organic synthesis, biodegradation of synthetic dyes, wastewater and water treatment technologies, and environmental chemistry with a focus on industrial effluent management.
Dr. Parikh earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Gujarat, India, in 2006. He holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Gujarat University (1991) and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Bhavan's Sheth R.A. College of Science, Gujarat University (1989). His research contributions span various domains, including the development of innovative water treatment methodologies and the study of fungal cultures for the biodegradation of textile dyes. Notably, he has successfully led and completed three UGC- funded research projects, focusing on water treatment and the biodegradation of synthetic dyes.
His scholarly work includes national publications on topics such as fluoride ion removal, cyanide detoxification, and organic waste destruction.
Dr. Parikh is deeply committed to advancing chemical education and fostering scientific inquiry. His professional engagements include guest lectures and visiting faculty roles at various institutes. His dedication to interdisciplinary research, environmental sustainability, and academic leadership continues to shape the next generation of chemists.
1) Title: Some Aspects of Water and Waste Water Treatment Description: Minor Research Project funded by UGC, 2002 (File no.: U.G.C. 47-58/2002) with a grant of ₹34,000.
Status: Completed
2) Title: Biodegradation of Synthetic Dyes by Local Species of White Rot Fungi Description: Minor Research Project funded by UGC, 2007 (File no.: U.G.C. 47-01/2007) with a grant of ₹42,500.
Status: Completed
3) Title: Biodegradation of Reactive Dyes Used in Textile Industries by Macrofungi Description: Major Research Project funded by UGC, 2009 (File no.: U.G.C. 37-507/2009 (SR)) with a grant of ₹4,60,000.
Status: Completed
Professional Engagements
Chairman, Placement Department, M.G. Science Institute
Convenor, Cultural Committee, M.G. Science Institute
Associated with National Testing Agency (NTA) since 2010 for various National Tasks.
Associate Membership (Lifetime) in International congress of Chemistry & Environment
Member (Lifetime), Association of Chemical Technology, Ahmedabad Articles:
National Publications:
[1] Effect of Fe(III) and Cu (II) on performance of Calcium Carbonate Inhibitor. Journal of Chemical World, Mumbai, pp.30-32, May-2001
[2] Cyanide Detoxification- A novel approach Res. Journal of Chemistry, pp.71-72, Sep-2002
[3] Removal of Fluoride ions from water – A novel approach Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology, Chennai, pp. B-97-99, November- 2002
[4] Destruction of Organic Waste Journal of Chemical Product Finder, Mumbai, pp. 62-64, April-2004.
[5] Production of Lignin Degradation enzymes namely Laccase, Manganese Peroxide (MnP) and Lignin Peroxide (LiP) of selected white-Rot Fungus in solid state fermentation (solid media) Research Journal of Biotechnology, vol 9(10), pp.80-83, October-2014
International Presentations:
[1] "2-hydroxy-4-n-Butoxy-5-bromo Acetophenone Thiosemicarbazone as an Extraction Spectrophotometric Reagent for Nickel (II)" The Pittsburgh Conference, New Orleans, USA, March 2008
[2] "Study of Fungal Cultures for Their Ability to Decolorize Textile Dyes and Their Use in Industrial Effluent Treatment" The Pittsburgh Conference, Philadelphia, USA, March 17-21, 2013
[3] "Lignin Degrading Enzymes Production by Fungal Culture and Their Ability to Decolorize Selected Dyes" The Pittsburgh Conference, Orlando, USA, 25th February - 1st March 2018
Academic Conferences
Study of Fungal Cultures for Their Ability to Decolorize Textile Dyes and Their Use in Industrial Effluent Treatment, Presented at the Pittsburgh Conference (Pittcon 2013), Philadelphia, USA, on 17-21 March 2013.
Environmental Issues in Emerging and Advanced Economies, Organized by the Department of Chemistry, James Reaney Canadian Centre, Gujarat University, on 06- 08 December 2009.
The Pittsburgh Conference, Conducted in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, in March 2008.
Symposium on Advances in Electrochemical Science & Technology, Hosted in Chennai, India, on 27-29 November 2002.
National-Level Events:
CHEMISTRY: An Ocean for Career and Commercialization (Webinar), Hosted by the Chemistry Department of Government Science College, Gandhinagar, on 14-16 May 2020.
Innovations in Chemical Sciences for Industries, Organized by the Department of Botany, Chemistry, and Forensic Science, Gujarat University, on 05 August 2017.
Imparting Quality Education: The Role of Governance, Leadership, and Management, Conducted by M.G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad, on 08 October 2016.
Quest for Excellence and Efficiency in Higher Education, Organized by H.L. Commerce College & A.G. Teachers College, Ahmedabad, on 30 September-01 October 2016.
Spectroscopy and Stereochemistry, Conducted by J and J College of Science, Nadiad, on 19 December 2015.
Disaster Risk Reduction in Higher Education, Hosted by K.K. Shah Jarodwala Maninagar Science College, Ahmedabad, on 15-16 November 2015.
HIV/AIDS: Strategic Societal Responsibility for Prevention and Mitigation, Conducted by K.K. Shah Jarodwala Maninagar Science College, Ahmedabad, on 06 December 2014.
Geomorphology - Evolution of Landforms Through Time, Conducted by the Department of Geology, M.G. Science Institute, on 8-9 March 2013.
State-Level Events:
Quiz Competition COVID-19 (Online Quiz), Hosted by Maharaoshri Lakhpatji Government Arts and Commerce College, Dayapur.
Young Chemical Scientist Conclave, Conducted by C.U. Shah Science College, Ahmedabad, on 15 December 2018.
Faculty Development Program, Organized by the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, on 16-21 May 2016.
Green Chemistry for the Environment, Conducted by K.K. Shah Jarodwala Maninagar Science College, Ahmedabad, on 12 January 2015.
Assessment of Health Status Based on Body Composition, Organized by the Department of Biochemistry, M.G. Science Institute, on 22 February 2013.
Training Program on Research in Chemistry, Conducted by the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, on 11-16 June 2012.
Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Organized by M.G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad, on 22 January 2012.
Industry-Academia Congregate-2011, Organized by the Department of Chemistry, Gujarat University, on 22 January 2011.
Cryptography @ Computer & Safety, Hosted by C.U. Shah Science College, Ahmedabad, on 25 January 2011.
Teachers Training Program in Bioinformatics, Hosted by M.G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad, on 21 November 2009.
Recent Advances in Drug Design Tools for New Drug Discovery, Conducted by L.M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, on 20-21 February 2009.
Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences, Hosted by C.U. Shah Science College, Gujarat, on 27 September 2008.
Prospective Roles of Nanoscience & Technology in the Industrial Development of Gujarat, Organized by Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, on 09 January 2008.
Science Excellence SCIXL-2008, Hosted by the Botany Department, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, on 05 January 2008.
E-Journals Consortium by Information & Library Network Centre, Organized at M.S. University, Baroda, on 25-26 October 2006.
Gujarat Science Congress, Conducted by Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, on 26 March 2006.
Understanding Reaction Mechanism, Organized by Saurashtra University, Rajkot, on 28-29 February 2004.
National Symposium of Polymers, Sponsored by S.P. University, Gujarat, held on 12-13 March 2001.
Online Events:
COVID-19 Operational Planning Guidelines and Partners Platform, Hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), April-May 2020.
Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) Treatment Facility Design, WHO (Online), April-May 2020.
Emerging Respiratory Viruses, Including COVID-19: Methods for Detection, Prevention, Response, and Control, WHO (Online), April-May 2020.
Clinical Care for Severe Acute Respiratory Infection, WHO (Online), April-May 2020.
Standard Precautions: Hand Hygiene, WHO (Online), April-May 2020.
Dr. Jatin H. Parikh's research students presented a paper titled "Bioremediation of Reactive Dyes by Selective White Rot" at Science Excellence, Gujarat University on January 10, 2009, and was awarded the 1st Prize.
