Members
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Dr. Suthapalli Lakshmi Sandhya Rani
Area of Research
Ceramic Membranes; Material characterization; Wastewater Treatment
Dr. S. Lakshmi Sandhya Rani completed her graduation from RGUKT Nuzvid and her post-graduation from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh under the supervision of Dr. Vinoth Kumar Raja. Her research work focuses on low-cost ceramic membrane fabrication, material characterization, and industrial wastewater treatment. She has published 10 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 05 book chapters with reputed Springer and Wiley publications, and has presented her research findings at several international conferences.
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Maddala Sree Kanth
Area of Research
Ceramic Membranes; Material characterization; Wastewater Treatment; Biomolecule Separation
Maddala Sree Kanth completed his graduation from Vignan's Engineering College, Guntur, and his post graduation from NIT Tiruchirappalli. His current research emphasizes the development of low-cost ceramic membranes for environmental and bioprocessing applications. He primarily focuses on the utilization of low-cost clays for the preparation of ceramic membranes in various configurations, including flat, tubular, and multichannel membranes. He also focused on the surface modification of membranes using various coating techniques, demonstrating his commitment to sustainable and efficient solutions in Chemical Engineering. He has published 05 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has presented his research findings at several international conferences.
Mr. Satish Kumar Kolluru
Area of Research
Microplastics Treatment, Ceramic Membranes, Material characterization, Water & Wastewater Treatment
Mr Satish Kumar Kolluru completed his graduation from Acharya Nagarjuna University and his PG in Environmental Engineering & Management from Andhra University. His research work includes materials and membrane characterization, removal of microplastics, oil-water separation, and domestic & industrial wastewater treatment using low-cost ceramic membranes. He has published 02 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 03 book chapters with Springer and Elsevier, and has presented his research at various international conferences.
Ms. Manasa Velaga
Area of Research
Ceramic Membranes; Zeolite Membranes; Gas Separation
Velaga Manasa completed her graduation from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, and her post-graduation in Physics from Vellore Institute of Technology, Amaravati. Her research work focuses on low-cost ceramic membrane fabrication, material characterization, and gas separation. She has published 02 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has presented her research findings at international conferences, including ICANA-2023.
Mr. Kalintha Chinni Babu
Area of Research
Membrane Technology; Biotechnological Applications
Mr. Kalintha Chinni Babu completed his integrated Msc from Central University of Tamilnadu. His interdisciplinary research integrates chemical engineering and biotechnology to design high-performance membranes with enhanced selectivity and improved separation efficiency for bio separations. His research primarily focuses on development of nanoparticle coated membranes for efficient separation of polyphenolic compounds and microbes.
Ms. Mansi Chundawat
Area of Research
Membrane Technology; Biotechnological Applications
Mansi Chundawat completed her undergraduate studies at MDS university, Ajmer and earned her postgraduate degree from Central University of Gujarat. Her research focuses on the fabrication and characterization of ceramic membranes, applications in Environmental and Biotechnological processes. Her work emphasizes the development of cost-effective, sustainable, and high-performance membrane systems for advanced separation and treatment technologies.
Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan
Area of Research
Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Analysis
Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan Sekar completed his undergraduate degree at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, and his postgraduate degree from Knowledge Institute of Technology, affiliated with Anna University. He is currently pursuing a part-time Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh, under the supervision of Dr. Vinoth Kumar Raja. Professionally, he is working as a Corporate EHS & Sustainability Manager in a public limited organization based in Bangalore, where he focuses on environmental management, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
Ms. Sujitha K
Area of Research
Industrial Wastewater Treatment; Membrane Technology; Environmental Biotechnology
Sujitha K completed her Integrated M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Central University of Tamil Nadu. Her research focuses on membrane-based approaches for industrial wastewater treatment and sustainable environmental management. She has practical experience in microbiological techniques and laboratory-based analytical methods and actively participated in several academic conferences and workshops.
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Dr. K. V. V. Satyannarayana
Area of Research
Ceramic Membranes; Food Processing Applications; Wastewater Treatment
Year of Completion
2023
Dr. K. V. V. Satyannarayana completed his B. Tech from RGUKT, Nuzvid and M.Tech from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. His research work focuses on low-cost tubular configured ceramic membrane fabrication, and fruit juice processing applications. He has published 08 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 03 book chapters with reputed Springer and Wiley publications, and has presented his research findings at several international conferences.
Dr. Suthapalli Lakshmi Sandhya Rani
Area of Research
Ceramic Membranes; Material characterization; Wastewater Treatment
Year of Completion
2023
Dr. S. Lakshmi Sandhya Rani completed her graduation from RGUKT Nuzvid and her post-graduation from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh under the supervision of Dr. Vinoth Kumar Raja. Her research work focuses on low-cost ceramic membrane fabrication, material characterization, and industrial wastewater treatment. She has published 10 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 05 book chapters with reputed Springer and Wiley publications, and has presented her research findings at several international conferences.
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Sahana S Sringari
Area of Research
Membrane Technology, Wastewater Treatment
Sahana S. Sringari is a researcher specializing in membrane technology, developing low-cost ceramic membranes for environmental applications. Her work primarily centers on wastewater treatment, aiming to develop efficient and sustainable solutions for water purification.
Padma Shree
Area of Research
Membrane Technology, Biological Applications
Padma Shree’s research focuses on developing functionalized ceramic membranes for biological applications, particularly enzyme immobilization. Her research works highlight cost-effective membrane design with enhanced stability and reusability for biocatalytic processes.
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Gayatri Rao Gudiwada
Designation
Technician
Gayatri Rao Gudiwada serves as a Technician, supporting analytical work using instruments such as FTIR, PSA, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
Mr. Hemanth Poluparthi
Designation
Technician
Mr. Hemanth Poluparthi serves as a Technician, providing technical maintenance and general support to ensure the smooth functioning of research activities.
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P. Sarath
Mr. P. Sarath serves as Supporting Staff, contributing to routine laboratory maintenance and assisting in ensuring smooth execution of daily research operations.
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Postdocs
Dr. Suthapalli Lakshmi Sandhya Rani
Area of Research
Ceramic Membranes; Material characterization; Wastewater Treatment
Dr. S. Lakshmi Sandhya Rani completed her graduation from RGUKT Nuzvid and her post-graduation from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh under the supervision of Dr. Vinoth Kumar Raja. Her research work focuses on low-cost ceramic membrane fabrication, material characterization, and industrial wastewater treatment. She has published 10 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 05 book chapters with reputed Springer and Wiley publications, and has presented her research findings at several international conferences.
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PhDs
Current Students
Maddala Sree Kanth
Area of Research
Ceramic Membranes; Material characterization; Wastewater Treatment; Biomolecule Separation
Maddala Sree Kanth completed his graduation from Vignan's Engineering College, Guntur, and his post graduation from NIT Tiruchirappalli. His current research emphasizes the development of low-cost ceramic membranes for environmental and bioprocessing applications. He primarily focuses on the utilization of low-cost clays for the preparation of ceramic membranes in various configurations, including flat, tubular, and multichannel membranes. He also focused on the surface modification of membranes using various coating techniques, demonstrating his commitment to sustainable and efficient solutions in Chemical Engineering. He has published 05 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has presented his research findings at several international conferences.
Mr. Satish Kumar Kolluru
Area of Research
Microplastics Treatment, Ceramic Membranes, Material characterization, Water & Wastewater Treatment
Mr Satish Kumar Kolluru completed his graduation from Acharya Nagarjuna University and his PG in Environmental Engineering & Management from Andhra University. His research work includes materials and membrane characterization, removal of microplastics, oil-water separation, and domestic & industrial wastewater treatment using low-cost ceramic membranes. He has published 02 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 03 book chapters with Springer and Elsevier, and has presented his research at various international conferences.
Ms. Manasa Velaga
Area of Research
Ceramic Membranes; Zeolite Membranes; Gas Separation
Velaga Manasa completed her graduation from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, and her post-graduation in Physics from Vellore Institute of Technology, Amaravati. Her research work focuses on low-cost ceramic membrane fabrication, material characterization, and gas separation. She has published 02 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has presented her research findings at international conferences, including ICANA-2023.
Mr. Kalintha Chinni Babu
Area of Research
Membrane Technology; Biotechnological Applications
Mr. Kalintha Chinni Babu completed his integrated Msc from Central University of Tamilnadu. His interdisciplinary research integrates chemical engineering and biotechnology to design high-performance membranes with enhanced selectivity and improved separation efficiency for bio separations. His research primarily focuses on development of nanoparticle coated membranes for efficient separation of polyphenolic compounds and microbes.
Ms. Mansi Chundawat
Area of Research
Membrane Technology; Biotechnological Applications
Mansi Chundawat completed her undergraduate studies at MDS university, Ajmer and earned her postgraduate degree from Central University of Gujarat. Her research focuses on the fabrication and characterization of ceramic membranes, applications in Environmental and Biotechnological processes. Her work emphasizes the development of cost-effective, sustainable, and high-performance membrane systems for advanced separation and treatment technologies.
Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan
Area of Research
Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Analysis
Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan Sekar completed his undergraduate degree at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, and his postgraduate degree from Knowledge Institute of Technology, affiliated with Anna University. He is currently pursuing a part-time Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh, under the supervision of Dr. Vinoth Kumar Raja. Professionally, he is working as a Corporate EHS & Sustainability Manager in a public limited organization based in Bangalore, where he focuses on environmental management, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
Ms. Sujitha K
Area of Research
Industrial Wastewater Treatment; Membrane Technology; Environmental Biotechnology
Sujitha K completed her Integrated M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Central University of Tamil Nadu. Her research focuses on membrane-based approaches for industrial wastewater treatment and sustainable environmental management. She has practical experience in microbiological techniques and laboratory-based analytical methods and actively participated in several academic conferences and workshops.
Past Students
Dr. K. V. V. Satyannarayana
Area of Research
Ceramic Membranes; Food Processing Applications; Wastewater Treatment
Year of Completion
2023
Dr. K. V. V. Satyannarayana completed his B. Tech from RGUKT, Nuzvid and M.Tech from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. His research work focuses on low-cost tubular configured ceramic membrane fabrication, and fruit juice processing applications. He has published 08 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 03 book chapters with reputed Springer and Wiley publications, and has presented his research findings at several international conferences.
Dr. Suthapalli Lakshmi Sandhya Rani
Area of Research
Ceramic Membranes; Material characterization; Wastewater Treatment
Year of Completion
2023
Dr. S. Lakshmi Sandhya Rani completed her graduation from RGUKT Nuzvid and her post-graduation from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh under the supervision of Dr. Vinoth Kumar Raja. Her research work focuses on low-cost ceramic membrane fabrication, material characterization, and industrial wastewater treatment. She has published 10 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 05 book chapters with reputed Springer and Wiley publications, and has presented her research findings at several international conferences.
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M.Tech
Sahana S Sringari
Area of Research
Membrane Technology, Wastewater Treatment
Sahana S. Sringari is a researcher specializing in membrane technology, developing low-cost ceramic membranes for environmental applications. Her work primarily centers on wastewater treatment, aiming to develop efficient and sustainable solutions for water purification.
Padma Shree
Area of Research
Membrane Technology, Biological Applications
Padma Shree’s research focuses on developing functionalized ceramic membranes for biological applications, particularly enzyme immobilization. Her research works highlight cost-effective membrane design with enhanced stability and reusability for biocatalytic processes.
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Technical Staff
Gayatri Rao Gudiwada
Designation
Technician
Gayatri Rao Gudiwada serves as a Technician, supporting analytical work using instruments such as FTIR, PSA, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
Mr. Hemanth Poluparthi
Designation
Technician
Mr. Hemanth Poluparthi serves as a Technician, providing technical maintenance and general support to ensure the smooth functioning of research activities.
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Supporting Staff
P. Sarath
Mr. P. Sarath serves as Supporting Staff, contributing to routine laboratory maintenance and assisting in ensuring smooth execution of daily research operations.