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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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    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.

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    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.

  • Postdocs
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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.

  • PhDs

    Current Students

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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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.

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    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.

  • M.Tech
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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.

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    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.

  • Technical Staff
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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.

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    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.

  • Supporting Staff
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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.