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

6

Conference Publications

1

Research Projects

1

PhD Research Supervised

12

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

Machine learning application, Environmental Engg., Environmental Chemistry, Environment & Health, Env. Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computer programming, Indoor Air Quality, Human Health Risk Assessment, Ambient Air Quality, Source Apportionment of Particulate Matter, Statistical Modeling & Uncertainty Analysis, Data-driven Modeling.

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

    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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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 (Taiwan Association for Aerosol Research) Volume :18 / 904-917 / 2018
    • 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

    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. Shubham Goyal on Data-driven modeling for air quality management in urban areas Year - 2020

    2023-2024
  • Mr. Parth Banethiwal on Ambient air quality and human health risk assessment Year - 2023-2024 (Ongoing)
  • Mr. Himanshu Atal on Assessment and mitigation of human health risk in an indoor environment Year - 2023-2024 (Ongoing)
    • 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: 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
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

  • 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