Srinithi Jeyachandran | Optimization Techniques | Young Researcher Award

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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.

 

Lan Wu | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lan Wu | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lan Wu | Emerging Research Trends –  University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Australia

Dr. Lan Wu is a highly accomplished Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), with a dynamic profile in environmental biotechnology, wastewater treatment, and industrial collaboration. Since 2025, she has contributed to both academia and industry through her concurrent roles as a guest lecturer at UNSW, an emissions and decarbonisation analyst at GHG Analytics Pty Ltd, and an active collaborator with prominent companies such as The Kanoo Group and TasWater. Her multifaceted contributions are centered around optimizing emissions reporting strategies and innovating energy-efficient environmental systems, bridging academic research and industrial impact.

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Education

Dr. Wu’s educational journey reflects academic excellence and international reach. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in 2023. Prior to this, she completed her Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering in 2018 and a Bachelor’s degree in the same field in 2014 from the Ocean University of China. Her academic formation laid a robust foundation for a research-intensive and innovation-driven career in environmental sustainability and resource recovery.

Experience

Her professional experience spans research, teaching, and industrial consultancy. Between 2023 and 2025, Dr. Wu served as a postdoctoral researcher at UTS, where she co-supervised Ph.D. students and forged vital industry-academic partnerships. Concurrently, she has been involved in teaching across various capacities since 2019, delivering core environmental engineering subjects such as Renewable Energy Technologies, Sanitation Engineering, and Capstone Projects. In 2025, she took on new roles at UNSW and GHG Analytics, focusing on emissions management and low-carbon solutions for leading organizations. Her expertise is also actively shared through public seminars and international collaborations, marking her as a nexus of scientific research and practical application.

Research Interest

Dr. Wu’s research revolves around transformative environmental technologies and processes. Her interests include wastewater and sludge management, anaerobic digestion, biowaste-to-energy conversion, micro/nanoplastics toxicology, environmental material innovation, and bioprocess modeling. She is particularly engaged in developing integrated systems that convert organic waste into valuable biofuels, as evidenced by her leadership in major collaborative projects and pitch competitions. Additionally, she contributes to policy-relevant topics like emissions reduction and sustainable wastewater practices.

Awards and Recognition

Recognized both nationally and internationally, Dr. Wu has received multiple prestigious awards. These include being a finalist in the 2024 CISRO On Acceleration Program and the UTS Research Translation Competition, both placing her in the top 5% of participants. She has also earned accolades such as the UTS Post Thesis Award (2023), the HDR Students Excellence Award (Top 2%, 2022), and the WiEIT Award (Top 5%, 2022). Her earlier achievements include competitive Chinese national scholarships, such as the Roberto Rocca Education Program Scholarship and the China Scholarship Council Award for Ph.D. study abroad. These honors collectively reflect her academic excellence, research leadership, and social contribution.

Publication

Liu, X., Wei, W., Chen, Z., Wu, L., Duan, H., Zheng, M., Wang, D., & Ni, B.J. (2025). “The threats of micro- and nanoplastics to aquatic ecosystems and water health” in Nature Water (Cited by 12).
Qian, J., Bai, S., Wu, L., Geng, M., Chen, G., & Jiang, F. (2025). “Energy recovery from corn straw-based biochar@MIL-88A(Fe)-mediated anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge under norfloxacin: metabolism and antibiotic resistance gene fates” in Journal of Environmental Sciences (Cited by 3).
Xu, W., Wu, L., Geng, M., Zhou, J., Bai, S., Nguyen, D.V., Ma, R., Wu, D., & Qian, J. (2025). “Biochar@MIL-88A(Fe) accelerates direct interspecies electron transfer and hydrogen transfer in waste activated sludge anaerobic digestion: Exploring electron transfer and biomolecular mechanisms” in Environmental Research (Cited by 5).
Wang, Y., Wu, S.-L., Wei, W., Wu, L., Huang, S., Dai, X., & Ni, B.J. (2025). “pH-dependent medium-chain fatty acid synthesis in waste activated sludge fermentation: Metabolic pathway regulation” in Journal of Environmental Management (Cited by 8).
Wang, C., Wei, W., Wu, L., Liu, X., Duan, H., Chen, Z., Hou, Y.-N., Chen, X., & Ni, B.J. (2024). “Electron Donor-Driven Microalgae Upgrading into High-Value Fatty Acids via a Microbial Platform” in ACS ES&T Engineering (Cited by 10).
Wu, L., Wei, W., Ni, B.J. (2023). “Microplastics inhibition in waste-to-energy conversion: understanding biochemical barriers” in Bioresource Technology (Cited by 22).
Wu, L., Wei, W. (2019). “Syngas fermentation for biofuel production from organic waste streams” in Renewable Energy (Cited by 19).

Stephen Livingston | Renewable Fuel | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. T. Stephen Livingston l Renewable Fuel | Best Researcher Award

Rvs Technical Campus Coimbatore, India

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Early Academic Pursuits 📚

Mr. T. Stephen Livingston began his academic journey with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Einstein College of Engineering, Tirunelveli, in 2008. He excelled with a First Class distinction, achieving a score of 74%. Later, he pursued a Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Energy Engineering at the Regional Centre of Anna University, Tirunelveli, completing it in June 2015 with a CGPA of 8.01, securing First Class distinction. This educational background laid the groundwork for his dedication to renewable energy solutions.

Professional Endeavors and Contributions 🌍

After embarking on his Ph.D. in Renewable Energy at Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, in 2022, Mr. Livingston’s research primarily focuses on improving the utilization of pyrolysis oil as a fuel for engines, aiming to create sustainable solutions from waste materials. His dedication to advancing renewable energy was evident in his published research paper in FUEL, showcasing his expertise and commitment to the field. His academic timeline reflects a consistent pattern of excellence, further enriched by various professional affiliations, such as being a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and a member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG).

Research Focus and Impact 🔬

Mr. Livingston’s research centers on renewable energy, specifically on improving bioenergy processes like pyrolysis oil production and utilizing alternative resources. His notable presentation on “Optimization of Process Parameters for Lemongrass Flash Pyrolysis in a Fluidized Bed Reactor” at the International Conference at the CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) in Chennai emphasizes his contribution to bioenergy. With a robust research output and continuous academic exploration, his work is poised to make significant strides in renewable energy.

Technical Skills and Certifications 💡

Mr. Livingston possesses a diverse range of technical skills in energy engineering, renewable energy systems, and mechanical engineering. His expertise includes energy conservation, waste heat recovery, and the application of nano materials for energy. His continuous pursuit of knowledge is demonstrated by multiple NPTEL certifications, such as Sustainable Energy Technology, Energy Conservation and Waste Heat, and Renewable Energy Engineering: Solar, obtained from prestigious institutions like IITs.

Teaching Experience and Academic Contributions 🍎

As a passionate educator, Mr. Livingston has taught various engineering courses, including Engineering Thermodynamics, Thermal Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer, Power Plant Engineering, and Renewable Sources of Energy. His experience extends to handling lab and practical sessions like Thermal Engineering Laboratory and Engine Performance and Testing. Additionally, he has been instrumental in guiding students in design and fabrication projects and project work, ensuring the holistic development of the next generation of engineers.

Legacy and Future Contributions 🌱

Looking ahead, Mr. Livingston is determined to further his impact in the field of renewable energy and teaching. His aim is to continue pushing the boundaries of sustainable energy research while inspiring students to contribute to a greener future. His legacy will be marked by his work in renewable energy solutions and his role in shaping a new generation of engineers passionate about sustainability.

Academic Citations and Recognition 🏆

Mr. Livingston’s work has gained recognition in both academic and professional circles. His published paper in the renowned journal FUEL exemplifies his commitment to research and contribution to the global renewable energy discourse. His presentations at international conferences and his active participation in webinars and advanced professional development programs further bolster his reputation as a thought leader in the field of renewable energy.

Future Outlook 🚀

With his vision set on making significant contributions to sustainable energy, Mr. Livingston’s future endeavors include exploring new methodologies to optimize energy systems and researching cutting-edge technologies in renewable energy. His ongoing participation in courses like Green Energy for Sustainable Development and Machine Learning for Energy Systems aligns with his goal to stay at the forefront of advancements in the energy sector.

 Top Noted Publications 📖

Article: An experimental investigation on performance, emission and combustion characteristics of IC engine using liquid fuel produced through catalytic co-pyrolysis of pressed oil cake and mixed plastics with the addition of nanoparticles

Authors: Stephen Livingston, T., Madhu, P., Sowmya Dhanalakshmi, C., Vignesh Kumar, R.
Journal: Fuel
Year: 2025

Article: Optimizing the Parameters of Spark Plasma Sintering to Enhance the Hardness of MgO/TiC Composites

Authors: Karanam, S.A.K., Rathinam, R., Mouria, P.K., Sharma, V.K., Livingston, T.S.
Journal: Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Year: 2023

Article: Flash Pyrolysis of Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) for Bio-oil Production in an Electrically Heated Fluidized Bed Reactor

Authors: Madhu, P., Livingston, T.S., Kanagasabapathy, H.
Journal: Waste and Biomass Valorization
Year: 2018

Article: Fixed bed pyrolysis of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus): Bio-oil production and characterization

Authors: Madhu, P., Stephen Livingston, T., Manickam, I.N.
Journal: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects
Year: 2017