Pragti Saini | Mechanical recycling of polyolefins | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Pragti Saini | Mechanical recycling of polyolefins | Research Excellence Award

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | India 

Pragti Saini is a dedicated researcher in paper and packaging technology whose academic journey spans a strong foundation in organic chemistry and diverse industrial, analytical, and academic roles. She is currently pursuing her doctoral research at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, focusing on advanced materials, analytical chemistry, and sustainable packaging innovations. Her professional experience includes notable work on fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acids using solid-phase extraction and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry in collaboration with IIT Roorkee and ONGC, along with roles in quality control, green skill development, and rocket propulsion projects. She has also served as an assistant professor of chemistry, contributing to teaching and mentoring. Pragti is proficient in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, and skilled in key scientific software such as Origin, Turnitin, and X-Calibur, backed by extensive hands-on expertise with sophisticated analytical instruments spanning FT-IR, FE-SEM, XRD, ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, and more. Her research output reflects strong scholarly engagement, supported by an h-index of , citation count of , and document contributions totaling , demonstrating her growing influence in the scientific community. Known for her leadership, analytical thinking, and commitment to high-quality work, she continues to contribute meaningfully to interdisciplinary research and innovation.

Profile: ORCID

Featured Publications 

Saini, P., Choudhari, A., Bhati, S. S., Dutt, D., & Le Calvé, S. (2026). Innovative zeolite-based approach for reducing VOCs and odors in post-consumer recycled polypropylene. Composites Science and Technology, Article 111470.

Saini, P., Bhati, S. S., Biswas, S., McDonald, T. O., & Dutt, D. (2025). Investigating sustainable approaches to reduce VOCs and odor from mechanically recycled polypropylene. RSC Sustainability.