G. D. Yadav

G. D. Yadav
NAE (US), FNAI (US), FTWAS, FNA, FASc, FNASc, FNAE, FRSC (UK), FIChemE (UK), FICS, FIIChE
Prof. Yadav in 2024
Born
Ganapati Dadasaheb Yadav

(1952-09-14) 14 September 1952
Arjunwada, Radhanagari, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India
Years active1976-Present
Known forResearch in
Green Chemistry and Technology
Chemical Engineering
Children2
AwardsPadma Shri in 2016
Padmashri, fourth highest civilian award at the hands of the President on 28th March 2016.

Ganapati Dadasaheb Yadav[1] (born 14 September 1952), better known as G. D. Yadav, is an Indian chemist, educator and academic. He did contributions to green chemistry, catalysis, and nanotechnology. He served as the Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, from 2009 to 2019, where he is currently an emeritus professor.[2][3]

Yadav’s research spans sustainable technologies, including biomass valorization, green hydrogen production, and carbon dioxide utilization, with over 570 peer-reviewed publications, 136 patents, and an h-index of 71.[4]

A recipient of the Padma Shri in 2016,[5] he is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India (FNASc), The World Academy of Sciences (FTWAS), Indian National Science Academy (FNA) and the National Academy of Inventors (FNAI).[6] In 2024, Yadav was featured in the Asian Scientist 100 magazine.[7] In 2025, Yadav was honoured with the Bhatnagar fellowship by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.[5]

Early life and education

Yadav was born in the small village of Arjunwada in Radhanagari Tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. In 1970, he joined the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT) of Bombay University, earning a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree in 1974. He pursued his PhD under Man Mohan Sharma at the same institution, completing it in 1980.[8]

Connection with Industry and Boards

He currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of multiple listed chemical companies: Godrej Industries,[9] Clean Science & Technology,[10] Meghmani Organics,[11] Bhageria Industries,[12] Astec Lifesciences,[13] Dorf Ketal Chemicals India,[14] Supriya Lifesciences[15] and Sharp Mint.[16] Previously, he served on the boards of Aarti Industries[17] and Survival Technologies.[18]

Recognitions

He became international member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering in (2022).[19] Furthermore, he was elected a fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors in (2022).[20]

Following his tenure as vice chancellor, R.A. Mashelkar appointed him emeritus professor of eminence at Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.[20] He had been listed into the world top 2 percent scientist list prepared by the Stanford University.[21]

Service to Professional Bodies as President

Catalysis Society of India

He served as the Chairman of the Mumbai Chapter of the Catalysis Society of India, significantly increasing its membership. Later, as the President of the Catalysis Society of India, he facilitated an agreement to transform its bulletin into the journal Catalysis in Green Chemistry and Engineering, published by Begell House, USA.[22] He was conferred with the Prof. S.K. Bhattacharya Eminent Scientist Award in 2007.[23]

Editorships

Since 2021, he has been the Associate Editor of Frontiers in Sustainability and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Indian Chemical Society (Elsevier Publication).[24]

Advocacy for Chemical Engineering Education

Professor Yadav is widely recognized for his passionate and sustained efforts to rekindle interest among young students in the fields of Chemical Sciences, Engineering, and Technology. Like a missionary, he has delivered numerous lectures across academic institutions, industries, professional fora, and associations, advocating the vital importance of these disciplines—especially in light of the growing preference for Computer Science and Information Technology among students.[25][26][27]

He famously coined the phrase “God is a Chemical Engineer” during a seminar in Bhubaneswar in February 2001, highlighting the universality and sustainability of the profession. He emphasized how chemical engineering underpins processes across all domains—from the atomic scale to the atmosphere—be they physical, chemical, biological, or nuclear. This impactful concept is also available as a TEDx talk on YouTube.[28]

In May 2025, he was the sole Indian invited to participate in the prestigious Nobel Symposium on Chemistry for the Future held in Stockholm, Sweden, where he signed the Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry of the Future, both in his individual capacity and as President of the Indian Chemical Society.[29] The Society is now actively promoting this vision throughout India.

In June 2025, he was appointed to the Finance Committee of Commonwealth Chemistry[30] and also elected Communications Director of the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies (FACS).[31]

In July 2025, he was honored with the Paryavaran Bhushan (Environment Laureate) award by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Environment Club of India (ECI) for his outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability.[32]

See also

Further reading

  • Bhargava, Suresh K.; Kantam, M. Lakshmi; Reddy, Benjaram M. (10 December 2014). "Professor Ganapati D. Yadav: Versatility and Humility Is Thy Name". Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 53 (49): 18589–18596. doi:10.1021/ie504552x. ISSN 0888-5885.
  • Patwardhan, Veena (February 2015). "Professor G. D. Yadav: Outstanding academician and chemical engineering scientist" (PDF). Chemical Industry Digest: 49.

References

  1. ^ "Prof. G.D.Yadav". www.ictmumbai.edu.in.
  2. ^ Yadav, Ganapati D. (2024), Goel, Malti; Sen, Gautam (eds.), "The Net Zero Goal and Sustainability: Significance of Green Hydrogen Economy in Valorization of CO2, Biomass and Plastic Waste into Chemicals and Materials", Climate Action and Hydrogen Economy, Green Energy and Technology, Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, pp. 61–90, doi:10.1007/978-981-99-6237-2_4, ISBN 978-981-99-6236-5, retrieved 18 April 2025
  3. ^ "Prof. G.D.Yadav". www.ictmumbai.edu.in. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Professor Ganapati D. Yadav". Google Scholar. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Bhatnagar Fellowship for professor GD Yadav". The Indian Express. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  6. ^ "YADAV, Ganapati Dadasaheb – The National Academy of Sciences, India". nasi.org.in. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Ganapati Dadasaheb Yadav – Asian Scientist Magazine". www.asianscientist.com. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Professor (Dr) Ganapati D. YADAV" (PDF). newscastle.edu.au.
  9. ^ "Godrej Industries - Board Committees". www.godrejindustries.com.
  10. ^ "Board of Directors". Clean Science and Technology Limited. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  11. ^ "Founders & Board of Directors – Meghmani Organics Ltd, Chemistry of Success at Work". meghmani.com. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  12. ^ "About Us – Bhageria Group of Companies". www.bhageriagroup.com. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  13. ^ "Astec-LifeSciences-Godrej". www.godrejastec.com.
  14. ^ "Dorf Ketal | Local Expertise, Global Perspective". dorfketal.com. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  15. ^ "Supriya Lifescience Ltd". www.supriyalifescience.com. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  16. ^ "Home - Sharp Mint Limited". Sharp Mint Limited -. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  17. ^ "Speciality Chemicals and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers India | AIL". Aarti Industries. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  18. ^ karthik. "Fine and Specialty Chemicals | Intermediate Manufacturers in India". Survival Technologies. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  19. ^ "Home". NAE Website. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  20. ^ a b "Prof. A. B. Pandit Takes Charge as Vice Chancellor of ICT : Chemical Industry Digest". chemindigest.com. 18 December 2019. Archived from the original on 19 December 2019.
  21. ^ List, Top Scientists. "World's Top 2% Scientists". topresearcherslist.com. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  22. ^ "Begell House - Catalysis in Green Chemistry and Engineering". www.begellhouse.com. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  23. ^ "The Catalysis Society of India". catalysisindia.org. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  24. ^ "Journal of the Indian Chemical Society | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  25. ^ Professor G. D. Yadav (4 October 2024). Prof. G. D. Yadav: Versatile Genius Innovator, Inspirator, Guru | Coffee Table Book. Retrieved 14 July 2025 – via YouTube.
  26. ^ Professor G. D. Yadav (16 October 2023). Professor G.D. Yadav's speech at the Engineers Forum in Nagpur. Retrieved 14 July 2025 – via YouTube.
  27. ^ Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR) (27 May 2024). Prof. G. D. Yadav, National President, CEGR and Emeritus Professor of Eminence ICT, Mumbai Part 1. Retrieved 14 July 2025 – via YouTube.
  28. ^ TEDx Talks (29 September 2016). Why God is a Chemical Engineer | Ganapati Yadav | TEDxICTMumbai. Retrieved 14 July 2025 – via YouTube.
  29. ^ "Prof. G. D. Yadav participates in Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry of the Future". www.indianchemicalnews.com/. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  30. ^ "Home". Commonwealth Chemistry. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  31. ^ "The Federation of Asian Chemical Societies (FACS) – Federation of 32 chemical societies of countries and territories in the Asia Pacific". Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  32. ^ "Prof Ganapati D Yadav selected for 'Paryavaran Bhushan' award". The Indian Express. 23 June 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
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