मालवीय राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान जयपुर (राष्ट्रीय महत्व का संस्थान)
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (An Institute of National Importance)
Department of Civil Engineering
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Journal Publications

13

Conference Publications

2

Research Projects

2

PhD Research Supervised

13

Awards & Honours

Qualifications
  • Ph.D.(Environmental Engineering) from National University of Singapore (NUS)(2019)
    M.Tech.(Environmental Science & Engg.) from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay(2012)
    B.Tech.(Civil Engineering) from Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur(2010)
Research Interests

Ambient and Indoor Air Quality, Air Pollution Reduction, Environmental Chemistry, Human Health Risk Assessment, Statistical Modeling and Uncertainty Analysis, Environmental Sustainability and Policy Research, Applications of AI in Environmental Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Science in Environmental Engineering.

Professional Background
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, NUS, Singapore [04 November 2019 - 25 January 2020].
    Final Year Project (FYP) Mentor at Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, NUS, Singapore [01 August 2015 - 31 May 2018].
    Environmental Engineer at Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) Consultants, Pune, India [01 July 2012 - 03 April 2014].
    Teaching Assistant at Centre for Environmental Science & Engineering, IIT Bombay, India [01 July 2010 - 30 June 2012].

  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Science & Ecology
  • Computer Aided Engineering Drawing
  • Engineering Drawing and Sketching
  • Engineering Drawing and Sketching Lab
  • Engineering Drawing and Sketching-Tutorial
  • Engineering Sketching and Drawing
  • Environmental Engineering Lab
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Science & Ecology
  • Environmental Statistics and Modeling
  • Environmental System Design
  • Public Health Engineering Lab
  • Sanitary Engineering
  • Training Seminar

    2026
  • Shubham Goyal and Ruchi Sharma, "Prediction of Urban PM2.5 Concentrations Using Machine LearningBased Multiple Linear Regression: A Case Study of Jaipur, India" , Kronika (Elsevier) Volume :26 / / 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/20.14148/kkj/v26.5065
    • 2024
  • Om Prakash Gared, Jeetendra Singh Khichad, Arun Gaur and Ruchi Sharma, "Environmental Impact Mitigation of Jarosite Waste Through Advanced Thermal Treatment Techniques" , Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution (SAGE Publications Ltd) Volume :21 / 271-279 / 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3233/AJW240095
    • 2023
  • Shubham Goyal, Ruchi Sharma, "Prediction of the concentrations of PM2.5 and NOx using machine learning-based models" , Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) Volume :in press / / 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.07.121
  • Sunil Saini, Ruchi Sharma, "Personal exposure assessment to deep-frying cooking-generated particulate matter using various cooking oils" , Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) Volume :in press / / 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.11.109
    • 2020
  • Ruchi Sharma and Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, "Evaluation of the effectiveness of a portable air cleaner in mitigating indoor human exposure to cooking-derived airborne particles" , Environmental Research (Elsevier) Volume :183 / 109192 / 2020 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.109192
    • 2019
  • Ruchi Sharma and Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, "Assessment and mitigation of indoor human exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) of outdoor origin in naturally ventilated residential apartments:A case study" , Atmospheric Environment (Elsevier) Volume :212 / 163-171 / 2019 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2019.05.040
    • 2018
  • Ruchi Sharma and Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, "Size-Fractionated Particulate Matter in Indoor and Outdoor Environments During the 2015 Haze in Singapore: Potential Human Health Risk Assessment" , Aerosol and Air Quality Research (Springer Nature) Volume :18 / 904-917 / 2018 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.2017.11.0515
    • 2017
  • Ruchi Sharma and Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, "Indoor human exposure to size-fractionated aerosols during the 2015 Southeast Asian smoke haze and assessment of exposure mitigation strategies" , Environmental Research Letters (IOP Publishing Ltd) Volume :12 / 114026 / 2017 DOI: https://10.1088/1748-9326/aa86dd

    2026
  • Ruchi Sharma, Om Prakash Gared, "Utilization of Hazardous Zinc Industrial Waste, Jarosite as a Sustainable Filler Material in Flexible Pavements" , 2nd International Conference on Recent Advancements in Design and Manufacturing-ICRADM-2026 by :Conference Proceedings at SVNIT, Surat, India / / 2026
  • Ruchi Sharma, Om Prakash Gared, Arun Gaur, "Leaching Behavior of Jarosite-Containing Concrete Before and After Thermal Treatment" , 2nd International Conference on Recent Advancements in Design and Manufacturing-ICRADM-2026 by :Conference Proceedings at SVNIT, Surat, India / / 2026
    • 2025
  • Parth Banethiwal and Ruchi Sharma, "Comparative Evaluation of Machine and Deep Learning Models for Air Quality Index Prediction in Jaipur, India" , Third International Conference on Green Energy, Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Technologies 2025-ICGEST 2025 by :E3S Web of Conferences-SCOPUS Indexed at Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India / / 2025
  • Chabi Kumar and Ruchi Sharma, "Influence of Outdoor Particulate Matter on Indoor Air Quality and Human Health Risks in Urban High-Rise Buildings" , Third International Conference on Green Energy, Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Technologies 2025-ICGEST 2025 by :E3S Web of Conferences-SCOPUS Indexed at Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India / / 2025
  • Ruchi Sharma and Shubham Charan, "Comparative Analysis of Particulate Matter Emissions and Health Risks From Biomass and LPG Cooking Fuels" , Third International Conference on Green Energy, Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Technologies 2025-ICGEST 2025 by :E3S Web of Conferences-SCOPUS Indexed at Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India / / 2025
    • 2024
  • Shubham Goyal, Ruchi Sharma, "Analysis of Air Quality Index and Weather Data to Obtain Useful Insights for Different Indian Cities" , ICASEM 2024:International Conference on Application of Recent Technologies in Science, Engineering, Management for Societal and Industrial Development by :Conference Proceedings at Mody University in Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan, India / 37 / 2024 ISBN: 978-93-5967-832-0
    • 2023
  • Shubham Goyal, Ruchi Sharma, Sudhir Kumar, "Human Health Risk Assessment of Particulate Matter During Gymnasium Activities" , 8th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges by :Proceedings of VIII International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges at MNIT Jaipur / / 2023
    • 2020
  • Ruchi Sharma and Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, "Mitigation of Indoor Human Exposure to TrafficRelated Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)" , ICUAPE 2020: International Conference on Urban Air Pollution and Environment by :Conference Proceedings of ICUAPE at Singapore / / 2020
    • 2017
  • Ruchi Sharma and Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, "Indoor-Outdoor Relationship of PM and Human Health Risk Assessment" , 3rd SAC Meeting Organized by Energy and Environmental Sustainability Solutions for Megacities (E2S2) by :Energy and Environmental Sustainability Solutions for Megacities, NUS at National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore / / 2017
    • 2016
  • Ruchi Sharma and Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, "Indoor-Outdoor Relationship of PM and Health Risk Assessment" , 35th Annual Conference Organized by American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) by :Conference Proceedings of AAAR at Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, USA / / 2016
  • Ruchi Sharma and Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, "Assessment and Mitigation of Human Exposure to Airborne Particles of Different Sizes in a Typical Naturally Ventilated Indoor Environment During a Recent Haze Episode in South East Asia" , The 2016 Asia/Pacific Conference Organized by the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry by :Conference Proceedings of SETAC Conference at National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore / / 2016
    • 2012
  • Ruchi Sharma, Nitin M. Deodhar, Rashmi S. Patil and Virendra Sethi , "Ventilation Design for Indoor Air Quality Management as Per Indian Climatic Conditions" , Healthy Buildings 2012, 10th International Conference by :Conference Proceedings of Healthy Buildings at Brisbane, Australia / / 2012
  • Ruchi Sharma, Rashmi S. Patil and Virendra Sethi, "Ventilation Design for Indoor Air Quality Management" , EIA 29th Annual National Conference & Exposition Organized by the Environmental Information Association (EIA) by :Conference Proceedings of EIA at Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, CA, USA / / 2012

  • National level Workshop on Curriculum Development Workshop for MTech Environmental Engineering Program at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India from 11-09-2020 to 11-09-2020

  • Associate Member of ASHRAE
  • Member of The Institution of Engineers, Singapore
  • Student Member of ESEA, IIT Bombay
  • Reviewer of Journal of Hydrology

    Ongoing
  • Mr. Chabi Kumar on Impact of electric vehicles on air quality and human health using machine learning techniques Year - 2023
  • Mr. Shubham Goyal on Data-driven modeling for air quality management in urban areas Year - 2020

    2025-2026
  • Rajat on Mitigating Environmental Impact through the Use of Jarosite in Bituminous Mixes Year - 2025-2026 (Ongoing)
  • Harshvardhan on AI-Driven Carbon Awareness Chatbot for Indian Households Year - 2025-2026 (Ongoing)
    • 2024-2025
  • Mr. Saurav Joshi on Prediction of NO2 Concentrations of Jaipur using Machine Learning Techniques Year - 2024-2025 (Completed)
    • 2023-2024
  • Mr. Parth Banethiwal on Prediction of Air Quality Index for Jaipur City using Various Machine Learning Techniques Year - 2023-2024 (Completed)
  • Mr. Himanshu Atal on Exposure Assessment and Mitigation of Traffic-related Particulate Matter inside a Residential Building Year - 2023-2024 (Completed)
    • 2022-2023
  • Ms. Emi Elizabeth Jobi on Assessment of traffic-related particulate matter in an indoor environment Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Mr. Shubham Chirania on Estimation of traffic-generated fine particulate matter nearby a busy traffic road Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Mr. Piyush Meena on Prediction of air quality parameters using various machine learning techniques Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Mr. Lakshya Deep Sehara on Assessment of Size Fractionated Particulate Matter Generated From Different Types of Solid Fuels Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Mr. Hansraj Gautam on Evaluation of traffic-generated fine particles inside MNIT campus Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
    • 2021-2022
  • Mr. Sunil Saini on Personal Exposure Assessment to Cooking-generated Particulate Matter Year - 2021-2022 (Completed)

  • Topic: Carbon Credit Portfolio Management System for Enterprises Year - 2025-2026
    Shubham Charan, Pankaj Paradya, Abhinav Kumar Pal (Ongoing)
  • Topic: Smart Air Quality Forecasting In Jaipur: MLR and SARIMA Techniques for NO2 Prediction Year - 2024-2025
    Shreya Pandey, Raghav Agrawal, Khyati Sharda (Completed)
  • Topic: Study of use of Jarosite in Flexible Pavements Year - 2024-2025
    Gulshan Kumar, Aryendu Pandey, Amanjeet Kumar (Completed)
  • Topic: Leaching behavior of Jarosite in Concrete before and after thermal treatment Year - 2023-2024
    Rahul Bohra, Nitish Kumar, Veeru Chaudhary (Completed)
  • Topic: ANALYSIS OF AQI AND WEATHER DATA TO OBTAIN USEFUL INSIGHTS FOR DIFFERENT INDIAN CITIES Year - 2022-2023
    Vaishali Rawat, Nitish Sharma, Muskan Verma (Completed)
  • Topic: Assessment of Particulate Matter (PM) and related health risks during different levels of Gym activities Year - 2022-2023
    Abhijeet Anand, Ayush Garg, Vivek Yadav (Completed)
  • Topic: Evaluation and prediction of air quality in Jaipur Year - 2021-2022
    Mr. Paritosh Mishra and Mr. Shashikant Bairwa (Completed)
  • Topic: Reduction in variation of wastage in a household using six sigma Year - 2020-2021
    Mr. Amit Kumar Meena (Completed)

Title Total Outlay
(In Lacs)		 Year Funding Agency Role
Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Advanced Environmental Sustainability Analysis3.002024-2025Industry SponsoredPI
Identifying and quantifying interventions for prevention of silicosis150.002022-2024Directorate of Specially abled persons, Govt. of RajasthanCo-PI

  • Faculty Advisor in Think India Students Cultural Club, MNIT Jaipur from - 01-07-2022 to Till Date
  • Program Advisor, B.Tech., 1st Year in Department of Civil Engineering, MNIT Jaipur from - 24-06-2022 to Till Date
  • Program Advisor, MTech (Environmental Engineering) in Department of Civil Engineering, MNIT Jaipur from - 01-07-2020 to 08-12-2020

  • Best Paper Award for paper presented in conference ICRADM-2026 organized by SVNIT, Surat for Paper titled "Leaching behavior of jarosite-containing concrete before and after thermal treatment" given by Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVNIT Surat Year - 2026
  • NUS Research Scholarship, a bond free scholarship valued at a total of INR 28.24 lakhs (S$55,000) for Research during PhD Degree given by National University of Singapore (NUS) Year - 2014
  • Research grant for For conducting Ph.D. research given by E2S2 program under the CREATE, National University of Singapore Year - 2014
  • Among Top 3 Students of M.Tech. Batch for M.Tech. Studies at IIT Bombay given by Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay Year - 2012
  • Travel grant of INR 80,000 for Paper presentation in international conference (EIA 29th Annual National Conference) in USA given by IIT Bombay Year - 2012
  • Teaching Assistantship at IIT Bombay, a bond free scholarship valued at a total of INR 2 lakhs for M.Tech. Studies given by MHRD, India Year - 2010
  • All India rank of 297 out of 20,000 students for Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) in Civil Engineering given by GATE Exam Year - 2010
  • Rank 2 in B.Tech. class of about 60 students for B.Tech. Studies given by MNIT Jaipur Year - 2010
  • 2nd prize for Paper presentation on ‘Green Buildings’ given by Blitzchlag (A national level techno-cultural festival of MNIT Jaipur) Year - 2008
  • Silver Medal for Rank 2 in Rajasthan state in female category (& rank 7 overall in the state merit list), Class 12th given by Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan Year - 2003
  • Gandhi Peace Award valued at a total of INR 21,000 for Excellent performance during the quiz competition given by Swadhyaya Manch, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India Year - 2002
  • Gargi Award for Gaining very high marks (90.17%; Maths 100/100) in Class 10th given by Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan Year - 2001
  • Rank 5 in the Jaipur District for Gaining very high marks in class 8th given by District Board, Jaipur Year - 1999

S.No. Category Name of Activity Organization Place Position Schedule
1NationalExpert talk delivered on the topic of Air pollution monitoring in IndustriesRIICO-sponsored training program on Environment and Waste Management organized by Civil Engineering Department, MNIT JaipurMNIT JaipurExpert MemberMay-2022
2NationalExpert Talk on Impact of Southeast Asian Smoke Haze on Indoor Air Quality: A Case Study in SingaporeRajasthan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhankrtoa, JaipurJaipurExpert MemberDec-2022