Dr. Srinithi Jeyachandran | Optimization Techniques | Young Researcher Award

Dr. Srinithi Jeyachandran | Optimization Techniques – Kalasalingam Academy of Research and education | India

Dr. Srinithi Jeyachandran is a dynamic academician and researcher in the field of Chemical Engineering and Ceramic Technology. With a strong foundation in advanced material development, thermochemical processes, and sustainability, she blends academic excellence with hands-on research in solving real-world industrial and environmental challenges. Her passion lies in applying innovative chemical technologies for sustainable energy, clean water systems, and environmental remediation. Currently serving as Assistant Professor and Head-in-Charge at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Tamil Nadu, she continues to influence the next generation of engineers through innovative teaching and impactful research.

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Education

Dr. Jeyachandran holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, where her doctoral research focused on cardanol-derived thermoset hybrid-coated cotton fabrics for oil-water separation. She earned her M.Tech in Ceramic Technology from the prestigious Anna University (AC Tech Campus), exploring the synthesis and characterization of magnetic nano-materials. She began her engineering journey with a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Mohamed Sathak College of Engineering and Technology. Her academic career has consistently been marked by excellence, demonstrated through high CGPA scores and a focused research orientation.

Academic and Professional Experience

Dr. Srinithi brings over 6 years and 4 months of dedicated academic experience. She is currently an Assistant Professor and Head-in-Charge at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education. She has previously served in multiple reputed institutions such as Veltech High-tech Dr. Rangarajan & Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College and St. Michael College of Engineering and Technology. Her roles span across teaching core chemical engineering subjects, curriculum development, research mentoring, and organizing industrial collaborations. She has coordinated academic events, supervised student projects, conducted workshops, and mentored teams for national-level competitions, including Smart India Hackathon.

Research Interests

Dr. Srinithi’s research spans a wide spectrum of chemical process engineering, nanomaterial synthesis, and green technologies. Her core interests include heat and mass transfer, superhydrophobic surfaces, oil-water separation, bio-diesel production, and heterogeneous catalysis. Her doctoral and master’s research work has contributed to developing efficient materials for environmental separation technologies and fuel processing. She is particularly interested in the development of organic–inorganic hybrid materials, transesterification for biodiesel, and IoT-powered treatment systems, aligning closely with sustainable development goals.

Patents and Innovation

Demonstrating innovation in applied science, Dr. Srinithi holds two patents. One of them outlines an IoT-based solar-powered wastewater treatment system, reflecting her commitment to merging renewable energy with environmental cleanup. The second patent features a radio-controlled valve system for pasteurization, integrated with deep reinforcement learning models—an intersection of AI and chemical engineering. Her work reflects a forward-thinking approach to automation and smart manufacturing processes.

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Srinithi’s dedication to research and academic quality has earned her accolades such as the Young Researcher Award during SRM CDBEST 3.0 and a Reviewer Excellence Award from the Asian Journal of Current Research. These recognitions reflect her ongoing contributions to the scientific and academic community, both as a researcher and a peer-reviewer.

Professional Engagement and Contributions

She is an active member of the Indian Ceramic Society and has contributed significantly to various academic committees and symposiums, including CHEMZONE and CONCERT. Dr. Srinithi has organized and attended multiple Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, and guest lectures on emerging topics like smart cities, food technology, and safe plant design. She also contributes to MOOC platforms, NPTEL content, and ISO documentation, showing her multifaceted role in institutional development.

Publications

🧪 Layer-by-layer silica and cardanol epoxy modified cotton fabric for oil–water separation – Silicon (2023) 📘 | SCI | IF: 2.8 | Cited in works on durable superhydrophobic textiles.

🌊 Silica-assisted superhydrophobicity using cardanol polybenzoxazine coatings – Silicon (2023) 📘 | SCI | IF: 3.2 | Referenced in oil–water separation and surface engineering research.

⚗️ Experimental & simulation analysis to predict biodiesel yield using heterogeneous catalysts – IJRASET (2023) 🔬 | Scopus | Cited in biodiesel process modeling studies.

🌱 Biodiesel: Review on production techniques and raw material economics – IJSREM (2022) 📚 | Scopus | Quoted in renewable energy and economic feasibility research.

🧲 Synthesis of (Ni, Cu, Zn) ferrite composites by ball milling – Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2016) 🔍 | IF: 0.4 | Cited in nanostructured ferrite material analysis.