School of Mechanical Science -
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Research and Development
List of Doctorates
Sl.NoName of FacultyDesignationAreas of InterestYears of Experience
1Dr. M.A.L. Antony RajProfessorMass Transfer39
2Dr. Sakshi BatraAssociate ProfessorEnvironmental Technology3
3Dr. Ashwini WaliAssociate ProfessorHydrogels & nanofibers for biomedical applications, biopolymers & Membrane separation technologies6
Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectFunding AgencyAmount Received
1Athira AsokanUtilization of green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles for removal of arsenic in wastewater treatment.Funded by BRC-IICHERs. 5000/-
2Dr. Venkatesham VRemoval of Heavy Metals and Dyes from wastewater using HydrogelsFunded by BRC-IICHERs. 5000/-
3Keerthi K PaiSynthesis and characterization of monolayer molybdenum disulphide for photocatalytic degradation dyesFunded by KSCSTRs. 5000/-
Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectFunding AgencyAmount Received
1Athira AsokanGreen Synthesis of Iron-oxide nanoparticle for the production of nano composite membrane for wastewater treatmentFunded by BRC-IICHERs. 5000/-
2M NagapadmaComparative Studies of Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil Using Ultrasonication with Different CatalystVTU SponsoredRs. 5000/-
3Chaitra DRemoval Of Heavy Metals from Water Using TiO2 and Green Tea Coated TiO2 NanoparticlesVTU SponsoredRs. 5000/-
Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectFunding AgencyAmount Received
1Chaitra DSynthesis of graphene-based aerogel for wastewater treatmentFunded by KSCSTRs. 4500/-

 

Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectFunding AgencyAmount Received
1Dr. Manisha BalGreen approach for the extraction of nanocellulose and its potential application in wastewater treatmentFunded by BRC-IICHERs. 5000/-
2Samraj SAdding biochar to reduce soil degradation and using low inertial cavitation to improve efficiency of the whole processFunded by KSCSTRs. 4000/-
3Dr. Manisha BalData Science and Artificial Intelligence in Chemical Engineering, Recent Trends and Future OutlookAICTERs. 93000/-
Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectFunding AgencyAmount Received
1Dr. Ramakrishna G V S3D structured hybrid chitosan-graphene oxide Aerogel as a super adsorbent for wastewater treatment.Funded by KSCSTRs. 12000/-
2Dr. Ramakrishna G V SMass production of mechanically exfoliated graphene for low-cost potable water purification and desalinationFunded by BRC-IICHERs. 5000/-
3Megala SSynthesis of Renewable Transparent and Nanocellulose base Polymeric films from Biomass for Food packaging Applications.Funded by BRC-IICHERs. 5000/-

 

Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectJournal NameVolume, Issue, YearIndexing
1M Nagapadma, Nithya GopinathSynthesis Of Biodiesel Using Solid Heterogeneous Catalyst Mg-Al Hydrotalcite By Transesterification From Waste Cooking OilAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST),Volume 2, Issue 2, Year 2018UGC (Non-Scopus)
2Athira AsokanMicrowave & Sonication Assisted Pretreatment to produce Bioethanol from WastepaperAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST),Volume 2, Issue 2, Year 2018UGC (Non-Scopus)
3Athira AsokanUtilization of Green Synthesized Iron Oxide Nano Particles for the Removal of Arsenic from Aqueous SolutionAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST),Volume 2, Issue 2, Year 2018UGC (Non-Scopus)
4Keerthi K PaiStudy of Preparation Charaterisation and Thermal Properties of CuO NanofluidsAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST),Volume 2, Issue 2, Year 2018UGC (Non-Scopus)
5M. MalikaA Review on the Retainment of Soil Water by Addition of Low Carbon Foot Print BiopolymerAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST),Volume 2, Issue 2, Year 2018UGC (Non-Scopus)
6Venkatesham VStudies on Demulsification of Crude Oil Emulsion Using Plant Extracts as Green DemulsifiersAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST),Volume 2, Issue 2, Year 2018UGC (Non-Scopus)
7Venkatesham VRemoval of Heavy Metals and Dyes from Wastewater using HydrogelsAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST),Volume 2, Issue 2, Year 2018UGC (Non-Scopus)
8Nithya GopinathIonic Liquid for Esterification: A ReviewAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST),Volume 2, Issue 2, Year 2018UGC (Non-Scopus)
Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectJournal NameVolume, Issue, YearIndexing
1Nagapadma MComparative studies of biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using ultrasonication with different catalystInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
2Nagapadma MAdsorption studies of crystal violet dyes using chitosan hnts hydrogelsInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
3Nagapadma MCarbon sequestration in soil ecosystems-a reviewInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
4Sreekanth BAqueous two phase extraction for purification of betalainsInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
5Keerthi K PaiEffectiveness of MOS2 nanoparticle in photocatalystic degradation of dye – a reviewInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
6Keerthi K PaiInvestigation on stability and properties of nanofluids based on MOS2 and SnWO4International Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
7Keerthi K PaiA review on nanofluids for heat transfer intensification types preparation and thermo-physical propertiesInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
8Athira AshokanConverting waste to fuel as a solution for energy crisis and plastic waste disposal – a reviewInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
9Athira AshokanBiosynthesis of iron oxide nanoparticle from piper betle and fabrication of ironoxide-PVC nanocomposite membraneInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
10Athira AshokanProduction of biohydrogen from whey permeate using clostridium butyricumInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
11Chaitra DDesign of membrane reactor for hydrogen production and separation using ceramic membranesInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
12Chaitra DProduction of oxalic acid using parthenium hysterophorusInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
13Chaitra DRemoval of heavy metals from water by titaniumdioxide and green tea coated titaniumdioxide nanoparticlesInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
14Kezia BurugaFabrication of polymer-halloysite nanotube membrane for water treatmentInternational Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
15Saraswati KulkarniGreen syntheses of ZnO2 nanoparticles using fruit peel extracts and its applications.International Journal of Management Technology and EngineeringVolume 9, Issue 6 ,Year 2019UGC (Non-Scopus)
Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectJournal NameVolume, Issue, YearIndexing
1Dr. Sayanasri VaralaProcess optimization using response RSM for the removal of thorium from aqueous solutions using rice-huskChemosphereVolume 237, Issue 124488, Year 2019SCI and Scopus
2Dr. Sayanasri VaralaPreliminary studies for the reduction of methyelene blue dye in aqueous solutions using natural cvoagulantsChemosphere proceedingsISBN 978-93-5407-876-7, Year 2020 
3Keerthi K PaiApplications of nanofluids in solar – a reviewAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST)Volume 3, Issue 3, Year 2019UGC (Non Scopus)
4Nagapadma MDesalination of seawater using grapheme oxide membraneAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST)Volume 3, Issue 3, Year 2019UGC (Non Scopus)
5Nagapadma MElectricity from urine – a reviewAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST)Volume 3, Issue 3, Year 2019UGC (Non Scopus)
6Athira AshokanSynthesis of ferrofluid and its applications – a reviewAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST)Volume 3, Issue 3, Year 2019UGC (Non Scopus)
7Athira AshokanA review on green chemistry and green engineering on environmental sustainabilityAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST)Volume 3, Issue 3, Year 2019UGC (Non Scopus)
8Athira AshokanFerrofluids: suspensions of magnetic nanoparticle synthesis and its applicationsAsian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST)Volume 3, Issue 3, Year 2019UGC (Non Scopus)
9Chaitra DSynthesis of graphene based aerogel using anhydrous dextrose as a crosslinker for the removal of methylene blue dyeConference proceedingsISBN 978-93-5407-876-7, Year 2020UGC (Non Scopus
Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectJournal NameVolume, Issue, YearIndexing
1Dr. Manisha BalHydrodynamic study and particulate matter removal in a self priming venturi scrubberEnvironmental Technology & InnovationVolume 20, Issue 101167, Year 2020Scopus
Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectJournal NameVolume, Issue, YearIndexing
1Samraj, SBiobased Aromatics–Challenges and Opportunities for Development of Lignin as Future Building Blocks.Handbook of Biomass Valorization for Industrial Applications Year 2022SCIE and Scopus
2Samraj, SOrganic Materials Valorization: Agro‐Waste in Environmental Remediation, Phytochemicals, Biocatalyst and Biofuel Production.Handbook of Biomass Valorization for Industrial Applications Year 2022SCIE and Scopus
3Samraj, SA review on scaling-up of microbial fuel cell: Challenges and opportunities.In Scaling Up of Microbial Electrochemical Systems Year 2022Scopus
4Samraj, SEffective Leaching Strategies for a Closed-Loop Spent Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Process.Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive WasteVolume 26, Issue 2, Year 2022Scopus
5Samraj, SExtraction of cellulosic fibres from agricultural waste and its applicationsIn AIP Conference ProceedingsVolume 2387, Issue 1, Year 2021Scopus
6Samraj, SReaping of Bio‐Energy from Waste Using Microbial Fuel Cell TechnologyBiotechnology for Zero Waste: Emerging Waste Management Techniques Year 2022Scopus
7Samraj, STreatment of Industrial Saline Wastewater Using Phytoremediation.Saline WaterISBN9781003185437, Year 2021Scopus
8Dr. Ramakrishna G V SSaliva-Potassium Biosensor from Cigarette Butts for Determination of Potassium Ion in Crime InvestigationInternational Multidisciplinary and Multilingual Research JournalVolume 1 Issue 4, Year 2021UGC
9Dr. Ramakrishna G V SPotentiometric Zinc Biosensor For Determination Of Seminal Stains- Zinc Ion In Crime InvestigationLife Sciences International Research JournalVolume 8 Issue 1, Year 2021UGC
Sl.NoName of FacultyTitle of the ProjectJournal NameVolume, Issue, YearIndexing
1Dr Amit Kumar ChaurasiaRemoval of manganese from synthetic wastewater by VetiveriaMaterials Today: ProceedingsVolume 72, 5, 2023ELSEVIER, Scopus
Sl.NoAcademic YearName of the ConferenceOrganized Date
12017-18Advances in Chemical Engineering and Applications05-01-2018
22018-19National Level Conference on ‘Recent Advances in Chemical Engineering (RACE)-201930-04-2019
32019-20  
42020-21National Level Conference on ‘Recent Advances in Chemical Engineering (RACE)-202119-07-2021
52021-22 
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