Birla Institute of Technology and Science | India
Ms. Diya Agrawal is an exceptional dual-degree student pursuing M.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry and B.E. (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus (2021–2026), maintaining an outstanding CGPA of 9.4. With a strong interdisciplinary background bridging chemistry, chemical engineering, and data analytics, she exemplifies a new generation of researchers passionate about sustainable chemical technologies, carbon capture, and clean energy innovation. Her academic journey reflects a seamless integration of simulation-based process engineering, experimental chemistry, and techno-economic analysis — skills that have enabled her to contribute to advanced industrial and environmental research. Her technical proficiency encompasses Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, Python, MATLAB, SQL, and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Looker Studio. This versatile toolkit allows her to model complex processes, analyze large datasets, and develop digital solutions for chemical engineering systems. Her innovative approach to reactor and absorber design improved energy efficiency and conversion rates while ensuring process feasibility for sustainable fuel synthesis. In another project, she conducted a techno-economic analysis of biogas-to-bio-CNG conversion using Aspen Plus, where she optimized methane yield (>95%) and evaluated scale-up cost implications for industrial deployment. Her research on Novel Adsorbents for Direct Air Capture (DAC) further illustrates her ability to merge materials chemistry with process engineering. She synthesized amide-based Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) that demonstrated a 25% increase in CO₂ adsorption capacity, providing valuable insights into scalable carbon capture solutions. Complementing this experimental work, she also contributed to literature through her review on “Green Hydrogen Production Pathways for a Sustainable Future with Net Zero Emissions” published in Fuel (2023), where she analyzed over 400 studies to highlight advancements and challenges in the hydrogen economy. Her second publication, “Comparative Study of Modified Cu-BTC and ZIF-8 Adsorbents for CO₂ Capture” (Total Environment Engineering, 2025), has been recognized for its contribution to carbon capture research, garnering early citations in sustainability and materials science literature. To date, Ms. Agrawal has 2 peer-reviewed journal publications, accumulating over 35 citations and an h-index of 2, reflecting her growing research influence in the fields of carbon capture and green hydrogen production. Beyond research, Ms. Agrawal has demonstrated exemplary leadership and organizational acumen as the Vice-President of Alchemy, the BITS Chemistry Association, where she led a 25-member team to organize technical fests and academic outreach initiatives. Her excellence has been recognized through the Merit Scholarship (Top 2%) at BITS Pilani Hyderabad in 2025. Ms. Diya Agrawal stands out as a dedicated scholar and an emerging innovator, committed to advancing sustainable chemical processes through an integrated approach combining chemical engineering, environmental science, and data-driven analysis. Her strong research record, academic excellence, and leadership potential position her as a promising contributor to the global transition toward a sustainable and carbon-neutral future.
Featured Publications
Velagala, S. K. R., Aniruddha, R., Agrawal, D., Sabri, Y. M., Parthasarathy, R., & Sreedhar, I. (2025). Comparative study of modified Cu-BTC and ZIF-8 adsorbents for stable and enhanced direct air capture of CO₂. Total Environment Engineering.
Agrawal, D., Mahajan, N., Singh, S. A., & Sreedhar, I. (2023). Green hydrogen production pathways for sustainable future with net zero emissions. Fuel.