Ketan Shah, Ph.D.

Ketan shah, ph.d.

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  • Timeline

    Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

    Assistant manager

    ESSAR OIL Ltd.
    May 2011 - May 2012

    Management Intern

    Deloitte
    May 2011 - Aug 2011

    Summer Trainee

    Gujarat Gas Company Limited (BG Group)
    May 2012 - Dec 2017

    Dy.Manager (Projects)

    Gujarat Urban Development Company Ltd.
    Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

    Dy.Manager (Projects)

    Swachh Bharat Mission
    Dec 2017 - Jul 2021

    Graduate Research Assistant

    The University of Texas at Arlington
    Arlington, Texas, United States
    Current Company
    Sept 2021 - now

    Project Professional

    SCS Engineers
  • About me

    Waste Professional # Environmental Steward # Sustainable Technology Evangelist # Waste360 40U40 #Looking for Collaboration across the Globe.

  • Education

    • Microsoft online learning

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      Online certificate navigating environmental sustainability: a guide for leaders

      Global environmental sustainability concepts and how to manage sustainability with existing technology were the objectives.

    • École polytechnique fédérale de lausanne, switzerland

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate course on solid waste management municipal solid waste management in developing countries distinction
    • The university of texas at arlington

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      Doctor of philosophy - phd environmental engineering
    • The maharaja sayajirao university of baroda

      2005 - 2009
      Be chemical engineering.
    • Cept university

      2010 - 2012
      Mba technology management

      Activities and Societies: Solid Waste Management for whole Gujarat 10K Tons per day generation, Urban Department, GoG International Tech Cast Global WMW:- Waste Management World International Solid Waste Association (online portal) National Solid Waste Association of India (NSWAI) (online portal & discussion group) D –Waste. SBA: Swacchch Bharat Abhiyan, Gujarat representative MGSM- Mahatma Gandhi Swachhta Mission, Gujarat As a student, I was the President of the Student Council.I worked with Deloitte India and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Department on Adaptability of the Best processing technology for Solid Waste for Ahmedabad City.

  • Experience

    • Essar oil ltd.

      Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
      Assistant manager

      Experience in commissioning of Natural Gas pipeline, Increased efficiency of De-Salination Unit 400,000 cubic m/day by adding Superheater by 8%.Solid Waste Treatment in Refinery.Won Best Safety award for identifying the risk in Refinery Complex.

    • Deloitte

      May 2011 - May 2012
      Management intern

      Deloitte's framework was used for the Master level thesis on " Solid Waste Processing Technology Adaptability for Ahmedabad City".A detailed Pan-India analysis was carried out, focusing on Gujarat State and a comparative analysis of the processing technologies being used in different states was vetted and analyzed.Recommended a ground solid processing technology for the city of Ahmedabad based on the tendering process.

    • Gujarat gas company limited (bg group)

      May 2011 - Aug 2011
      Summer trainee

      Technological challenges in the PE(polyethylene) pipes installation field were studied in depth.Advance innovative technologies used in PE field.Underground utilities detection through Advance infra red machines.Comparative analysis of Foreign technology with Indian standards and the gaps therein.Increase the accuracy by 15 % by importing machines of CAT for precision data reading and accuracy.

    • Gujarat urban development company ltd.

      May 2012 - Dec 2017
      Dy.manager (projects)

      Handling Solid Waste Management for whole Gujarat State,Representing State Govt. to the Central Govt. Has worked on more than 20 tenders and helped in giving advisory for making Waste-to-Energy Policy for the State along with City Sanitation plan.Completed the Procurement and Supply of 75,800 Equipments for Solid Waste Management costing approximately one Billion INR to 167 Urban Local Bodies within a short span of 6 months.Raising the bar for Service level Benchmark from 60 % to 85 % within 1.5 years of continuous efforts and making efforts to achieve the benchmarks set by the Indian Government (CPHEEO).Scrutiny for best adaptable technology for the State of Gujarat for Solid waste Processing.Represented in the Supreme Court with the Achievements of Gujarat State in Solid Waste Sector.Precise work on landfill design and Waste to Energy Technologies is in process since 1 year. Show less

    • Swachh bharat mission

      Apr 2016 - Dec 2017
      Dy.manager (projects)

      Project Development & Management Compliance for SWM Schemes at the Department of Urban Development and Urban Housing Development, Govt. Of Gujarat, India.• Review of existing Solid Waste Management in the entire state of Gujarat• Review of Detailed Project Reports and its alignment as per new SWM Rules 2016.• Review Technical Viability analysis of proposed SWM Projects.• Framing of Technical and Financial bidding Criteria and Bid Process Management • Checking/vetting/approval of design/ drawings submitted by the contractor.• Assist UD&UHD in solid waste management Project Management Consultancy • Ensuring Quality Assurance in conformity with Applicable Engineering Standards. June 2016-June 2017 DPR Preparation and Support Services for SWM • Conduct SWM Studies including waste properties, Present SWM Primary Collection,• Secondary Transportation, Efficacy of Present Operations. • Recommend strategies for the efficient and optimal transportation of waste • Conduct Technology selection for Solid Waste Treatment for Gujarat Urban Local Bodies• Preparation of Master Plan for Dumpsite reclamation of exhausted dumpsite of Vapi ULB. • Capacity building workshop on C &D Waste Mgt. at dumpsite of Pirana region with 300 TPD Capacity.• Financial Feasibility for Waste to Energy Projects.Swachh Bharat Mission Project Management Unit- Gujarat State at Directorate of Urban Local Bodies (ULB), Govt. of Gujarat.• Assistance to the ULB in preparation of guidelines for ULBs for Implementation of SBM components. • Assistance in guiding to the ULB in preparation of draft SWM for CSP for ULB and consolidate into a State Level Sanitation Plan. Show less

    • The university of texas at arlington

      Dec 2017 - Jul 2021

      Worked as Teaching Assistant for the following courses:CE 5323; Sustainable engineeringCE 4354; Solid and Hazardous waste managementCE 4350; Air pollution controlCE 3334; Principles of Environmental EngineeringCE 3131; Environmental Analysis• Proctor quizzes & exams, grade assignments & quizzes, record grades in Canvas a digital instruction platform, track attendance and discussion points.• Support faculty with research projects such as grant funding proposals and literature reviews.• Hold office hours to provide tutoring and assistance to students in need.• Handle email correspondence from students.• Enforce all University’s policies and proceduresOther expertise gained in this time frame are Solid waste sampling & analysis, landfill design, Sewar water sampling & analysis, lab testing of H2S in sewer water as per USEPA guidelines, Life cycle analysis for Solid waste in different counties as per regulatory compliance. Show less

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
      • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Dec 2017 - Aug 2019
    • Scs engineers

      Sept 2021 - now

      Life Cycle Assessment modeling, Refuse transfer station, Landfill design, GCCS, Project Manager for Landfill gas modeling, landfill technological research, tools usage in Solid waste industries, compliance, permitting, environmental monitoring and studies, auditing, budgeting, preparing documents (plans and specifications), construction engineering (CQA). Landfill design, GCCS, Landfill gas modeling, landfill technological research, Life Cycle Analysis using OpenLCA and Federal commons repository for database, regulatory semi and annual compliance, permitting, environmental monitoring and studies, auditing, budgeting, preparing documents (plans and specifications), construction engineering (CQA).

      • Project Professional

        Mar 2023 - now
      • Staff Professional

        Sept 2021 - Apr 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Apnga nuclear density gauge certification & u.s. d.o.t,. hazmat certification class

      American portable nuclear gauge association (apnga)
      Jun 2022
    • Progress and challenges in international solid waste management, disposal and greenhouse gas reductions

      Air & waste management association
      Mar 2022
    • National cadet corps -army divsion

      National cadet corps - india
      Aug 2004
    • 40 hour hazwoper training

      National environmental trainers, inc. (net)
      Jun 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
      2nd place at SWANA-Solid Waste International Design Competition SWANA Feb 2021
    • Awarded to Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
      Jack C. Carmichael, P.E. Scholarship TxSWANA Jul 2020
    • Awarded to Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
      2nd Place for Innovation Poster presentation University of Texas at Arlington, USA Apr 2020 Assessment of Factors That Affect Microbially Induced Concrete Corrosion (MICC) of Manholes, earned 2nd place honors in the Graduate category at the College of Engineering, UTA.
    • Awarded to Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
      Semi-Finalist Wedge Prize 2020 Kendall College of Art and Design, Ferris State University, Michigan, USA Apr 2020 Semi-Finalist Prize for Solid Waste Management Real Life problem-solving competition.For recognition excellence in collaborative wicked problem solving and a exemplary dedication to creating a better future.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Research Volunteer

      Issued by American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) on Jan 2020
      American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA)Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
    • Chair-Sustainable Resource Conservation- Technical Council Chair

      Issued by A&WMA Technical Council on Jun 2023
      A&WMA Technical CouncilAssociated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
    • Legislative Committee member

      Issued by The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) on Jun 2021
      The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
    • Steering Committee Member

      Issued by American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) on Jan 2024
      American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA)Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
    • Chair-Utilization Committee

      Issued by The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) on May 2024
      The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Young Indians on May 2011
      Young IndiansAssociated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
    • Technical Council Secretary

      Issued by A&WMA Technical Council on Mar 2021
      A&WMA Technical CouncilAssociated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.