Faculty Details

Journal Publications:

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Arunachalam Thirunavukkarasu, Rajarathinam Nithya, Raja Sivashankar, (2021) Continuous fixed-bed biosorption process: A review, Chemical Engineering Journal Advances.

Rajarathinam Nithya, Chandrasekaran Sivasankari, Arunachalam Thirunavukkarasu, (2021) Electronic waste generation, regulation and metal recovery: a review, Environmental Chemistry Letters. (IF- 9.027)

Rajarathinam Nithya, Arunachalam Thirunavukkarasu, Arunachalam Bose Sathya, Raja Sivashankar, Magnetic materials and magnetic separation of dyes from aqueous solutions: a review (2021), Environmental Chemistry Letters. (IF- 9.027)

Arunachalam Thirunavukkarasu, Rajarathinam Nithya, Raja Sivashankar, Arunachalam Bose Sathya, Selvasembian Rangabhashiyam, Sivanantham Arul Pasupathi, Murugan Prakash, Mayilvahanan Nishanth, (2020) Green soap formulation: an insight into the optimization of preparations and antifungal action, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. (IF- 4.987)

Arunachalam Thirunavukkarasu, Rajarathinam Nithya, Raja Sivashankar,(2020). A review on the role of nanomaterials in the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater, Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology. (IF-8.044)

Arunachalam Thirunavukkarasu, Rajarathinam Nithya (2020)  Adsorption of acid orange 7 using green synthesized CaO/CeO₂ composite: An insight into kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, mass transfer and statistical models, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. (IF-5.876)

R Sivashankar, A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, J Kanimozhi, A B Sathya, V Sivasubramanian, (2020) Sequestration of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution by magnetic biocomposite: Three level Box–Behnken experimental design optimization and kinetic studies, Separation Science and Technology, pp. 1-14  (IF-1.354).

R Nithya, A Thirunavukkarasu, R. Sivashankar, S Rangabhashiyam, (2019) Fenalan Yellow G adsorption using surface-functionalized green nanoceria: An insight into mechanism and statistical modelling, Environmental Research. (IF-5.026).

A Thirunavukkarasu and R Nithya, (2019) Response surface optimization of Cu (II) biosorption onto Candida tropicalis immobilized strontium alginate beads by Box-Behnken experimental design, Journal of Environment & Biotechnology Research, vol. 8 (2), pp. 14-21.

A Thirunavukkarasu, K Muthukumaran, R Nithya, (2018) Adsorption of acid yellow 36 onto green nanoceria and amine functionalized green nanoceria: Comparative studies on kinetics, isotherm, thermodynamics, and diffusion analysis, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. (IF - 5.876)

R Nithya, C Sivasankari, A Thirunavukkarasu, S Rangabhashiyam, (2018) Novel adsorbent prepared from bio-hydrometallurgical leachate from waste printed circuit board used for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution, ​​Microchemical Journal, vol 142, pp. 321-328 (IF-3.206)

A Thirunavukkarasu, K Muthukumaran, R Nithya, (2018) Ultrasound assisted green synthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles using Prosopis juliflora leaf extract and their structural, optical and antibacterial properties, Materials Science-Poland, vo. 35, iss. 4, pp. 791-798. (IF - 0.918)

A. Archana , V.Divya Bharathi , S. Saraboji, A Thirunavukkarasu, R. Nithya, (2015) Optimization and Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Capcicum annuum Using Response Surface Methodology, International Journal of Emerging Research in Management &Technology, vol 4, iss 7, pp. 204-211.

A Thirunavukkarasu, Nithya R, Muthukumaran K and Sivasankari C, (2014) Association of the 45T/G and 276G/T Polymorphisms in the Adiponectin gene with Type 2 Diabetes in South Indian Population, J. Environ. Res. Develop, vol. 8, no. 3A, pp. 563 - 567.

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya (2011) Response Surface Optimization of Critical Extraction Parameters for Anthocyanin from Solanum melongena. J Bioprocess Biotechniq 1:103 doi:10.4172/2155-9821.1000103.

Book Chapter Publications:

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, (2021) The role of Nano materials in wastewater treatment, Sustainable Bioprocessing for a Clean and Green Environment: Concepts and Applications, CRC Press.

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, R Sivashankar, AB Sathya, (2018) Bio-Based Building Materials for a Green and Sustainable Environment, Bioprocess Engineering for a Green Environment, CRC Press, pp. 47-65

FDPs Attended:

• Pedagogy for effective use of ICT in engineering education, IIT Bombay
• Engineering Entrepreneurship, IRTT, Erode
• Pedagogy and Professional Communication, GCT, Coimbatore
• Strategies for effective Student-Teacher Interaction, GCT, Coimbatore
• Energy resources management in current scenario, CIT, Coimbatore
• Nanomaterials in Technological Applications, GCT, Coimbatore
• Development and Applications of Biosensors, RVCE, Bengaluru
• Recent advancements in alternative, renewable energy technology and management, CIT, Coimbatore
• Advances in biological systems and material science in nano world, CIT, Coimbatore
• Professional Skills Development, IIM, Indore
• Multidisciplinary Innovations in Engineering and science for Sustainable Development, GCT, Coimbatore
• Hands-on Training on Mushroom Cultivation and Vermicomposting
• Renewable Energy Grid Integration : Challenges and Solutions, GCT, Coimbatore

Programmes Organized:

• TEQIP III Sponsored FDP, Advanced Pedagogy, Sponsored Research, IPR & Entrepreneurship, GCT, Coimbatore. (2019)
• TEQIP III Sponsored  Workshop, Hands-on Training on Occupational Health and Safety in Educational Institutions. (2019)
• TEQIP III CoE-Es Sponsored Workshop, Product Development workshop on Organic soap making process. (2021)

Departmental Responsibility

• BoS Coordinator
• Dept. SRF Coordinator

Details of Professional training and Research experience

• Teaching experience: 12 Years 
• Research experience: 6 Years.

Professional Recognition, Awards, Fellowships received

• Best project award from NIT Trichy, 2018.
• Best Paper Award From SSN, Chennai, 2018

Subjects Handled / Handling:

• Process Calculations
• Microbiology
• Immunotechnology
• Biosafety, Ethics and IPR
• Biopharmaceutical Technology
• Genetic Engineering
• Chemical Reaction Engineering

Areas of Current Research

• Nanomaterials - Synthesis & Characterization
• Fabrication of Transdermal Patches

Ongoing Projects:

• E-waste Management
• Dye adsorption potential of metal oxide nanomaterials.
• Mushroom Cultivation - Optimization Studies
• Fabrication of Transdermal Patches - Received funding from AICTE under RPS scheme - Rs.5,75,000/-