Uttarakhand Public Service Commission

Dr. Ravi Datt Godiyal

Hon'ble Member UKPSC

(18-05-2020 to till date)

Scientist EII,

In-Charge Paper Testing Laboratory and Energy Management Division,

Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur, UP, INDIA,

A: Administrative Experience:

Scientist in PCPB Division and Paper Testing Laboratory & Energy Management Division from 1995 to July 2017

In-charge Library and Documentation Division, CPPRI, Saharanpur from April 2010 to 18th May, 2020

In-charge Paper Testing Laboratory and Energy Management Division at CPPRI, Saharanpur from August 2017- 18th May, 2020

In-charge IT cell of Institute from August 2017- 18th May, 2020

B: Experience in Scientific Research field: 32 Years:

I-Nuclear Physics: 3 Year (Dec. 1987 to March1991) as Research Scholar

II- Pulp and Paper Research: 29 Year (April 1991 to May 2020)

Joined CPPRI in April. 1991 and have worked at various levels starting from SSA, Scientist-B, Scientist-C, Scientist E-I and Scientist EII

* 4th April 1991 to 30th March1994 as S.S.A. in PCPB Division of CPPRI, SRE, UP.

* 10th April 1995 - 4th January 1999 as S.S.A. in PCPB Division of CPPRI, SRE, UP.

* 5th January 1999 - 7th January 2004 as Scientist B, in PCPB Division of CPPRI, SRE, UP.

* 8th January 2004 - 7th January 2009 as Scientist C, in PCPB Division of CPPRI, SRE, UP.

* 8th January 2009 - 7th January 2014 as Scientist E-I in PCPB Division CPPRI, SRE, UP

* 8th January 2014 – 18th May, 2020 as Scientist E-II, in Paper Testing Laboratory and Energy Management Division of CPPRI, SRE, U.P.

C: Professional Experience:

More than 29 years professional research experience at Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur in the field of pulp and paper particularly in Chemical Analysis of raw material, Fibre Morphology, Fibre Furnish, Refining variables for different Raw Materials, Analysis of Paper, Paper Testing of Paper and Paperboard, Instrumental Analysis for Identification of fibres in Pulp, Paper and Paperboard at high magnification using SEM with EDAX, Fibre Identification and Characterization of different raw materials using Motorized Research Microscope with Image Analysis Software and Preparation of micro/nano fibrillated cellulose(NFC) materials using Microfluidizer LN20

D: Research Problems Pursued:

Research problems addressed on up-gradation of agro-residue materials (Rice Straw, Wheat Straw, Bagasse and Grasses etc) by pre-treatment methods. Up-gradation of agro-chemical pulps by fractionation methods. Responses of less and more fibrous and non-fibrous component of agro-residue pulps. Effect of refining variables on the development of mechanical strength of agro-residue fibers. Improvement of paper quality and troubleshooting.

a: Training in Abroad::

1. Training in “New techniques developed for the study of Internal and Cross-sectional structure of pulp fiber in SEM and CLSM and Zero span tensile strength of wet-web", under the supervision of Dr. R. S. Seth at PAPRICAN, Vancouver, CANADA for two months in 1994,

2. Training in “Understanding and control of pitch and deposits in papermaking” at Centre Technique du Papier (CTP), Grenoble, France for three months in 2005.

3. 1st International study tour under UNIDO project “Development and Adoption of Appropriate Technologies for Enhancing Productivities in the Paper and Pulp Sector” to Norway and Sweden for 10 days in 2017.

4. 2nd International study tour under UNIDO project “Development and Adoption of Appropriate Technologies for Enhancing Productivities in the Paper and Pulp Sector” to Canada for 15 days in 2018.

a: Training in Abroad::

1. Successfully completed the ANSI – RAB (USA) accredited and IATCA approved Quality Management System Lead Auditor Training Course (ISO-9001: 2000) in 2002.

2. Trained as lead Auditor on ISO 9001 Implementation in 2002.

3. Trained as Technical Manager for Implementation ISO/IEC 17025 :2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories at Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association, Mumbai in 2018.

4. Hands on Training on Electron Microscope, National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi in 2018.

1. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma, JRF -- Ph.D. Thesis submitted (June 2020)

2. Mr. Kanishka Salwan, JRF –- Pursuing Ph.D. from March 2018

1.Development of anti-tarnish paper for Silver ware - Patent filed for the coating formulation developed by TK Roy, SV Subrahmanyam & RD Godiyal -1998

2.PDN filed in “An innovative process to refine the bamboo pulp for improvement of paper formation and strength properties” by BP Thapliyal, RD Godiyal and Sanjay Tyagi - 2020

As Technical Manager initiated various activities like Laboratories Quality Procedure Manual and Quality Manual of CPPRI for NABL accreditation of Paper Testing Laboratory of the Institute.

Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI) of Paper Mills and Paper Convertor premises under GeM procurement of paper products

Development of friction paper for clutch plate in two-wheeler

55 Publications in National and International Journals/Conference/Workshop/Symposium

12 List of Research/Technical Reports

55 Publications in National and International Journals/Conference/Workshop/Symposium

12 List of Research/Technical Reports

Over a period of 29 years, worked on various R&D projects, consultancy assignments and provided technical expert services in the field of fibre characterization to Govt. agencies like Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), SPMCIL, Security Printing Press, State Text Boards, Central Excise and Custom Departments, Revenue Intelligence and Pulp and Paper industries.

Technical / Consultancy Services in Paper Testing

Organized various training programmes at different levels for industry professionals.

Teaching as faculty member for M.Sc. (Cellulose and Paper Technology) students during their courses at CPPRI, Saharanpur.

Successfully completed various projects sponsored by UNDP, UNIDO, DST, Government of India and various pulp and paper mill associations sponsored projects.

Participation and organization of various National and International workshop oraganised by the Institute at CPPRI and various part of India.

As member for compilation and editing of Annual Report (Hindi Version) of the Institute

Member of the various committees constituted by Director

Deputed as External Examiner for M.Tech. and Ph.D. Scholars in Dept. of Paper Technology, IIT-Roorkee

Development of Fibre Length Counter – DST, New Delhi -1998 as team member

Preparation of monograph of different fibrous raw material used by Indian Paper Industry - Development Council for Pulp, Paper and Allied Industry (DCPPAI)/ Govt of India. – 2002 as team member

Bio-technological Application of Enzymes for Making Paper Pulp from Green Jute/Kenaf - IJO, Bangladesh /UNIDO – 2006 as team member

Setting up 5000 TPY Kenaf Bast Fibre Pulp Mill in Myanmar – M/s Skymoon, Singapore and Govt. of Myanmar – 2006 as team member

Feasibility Studies of Utilization of Kenaf Fibre as Potentioal Material for Pulp and Paper Manufacturing – FRIM and UPM Malaysia. – 2008 as team member

Laboratory Pulping and Bleaching Trials of Canadian Wheat Straw – Prairie Pulp & Paper Inc. Canada - 2011 as team member

Setting up of Paper Board and Specialty Paper Testing Facilities at CPPRI- 2017 as Project Leader and team member

Study on preparation of cellulose Micro/Nano Fibrils and their potential in Papermaking (Joint Project IPMA-ACIRD-CPPRI) - 2019 as Project Leader

Development of friction paper for clutch plate in two-wheeler for RICO auto Industry limited, Gurugram -2019 as Project Leader

Capacity building and up-gradation of Infrastructure for Inter Laboratory

Comparison/Calibration of Paper Testing Facilities (RSC-DCPPAI sponsored project) – (2017-2020) as Project Leader

Strengthening of CPPRI Library to provide quality services to Indian paper Industry – (2018-2020) as Project Leader

“Development and Adoption of Appropriate Technologies for Enhancing Productivities in the Paper and Pulp Sector” (UNIDO project) -2019 as team member

Founding Member of Dev Bhumi Vikas Sagthan, Uttarakhand.Participated in various activities like social, cultural and environmental areas, organized in Uttarakhand.

Reading, Travelling, Social and Environmental activities