Q. Which Maharashtra chemical engineer pioneered bubble column, trickle-bed reactors?
Answer:
Vivek Vinayak Ranade
Notes: Vivek Vinayak Ranade, from Maharashtra, is renowned for pioneering work in bubble column and trickle-bed reactors, CFD modeling, and reactor innovations. He served at CSIR-NCL Pune, developed key reactor technologies, and holds multiple patents. He received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 2004.