faculty Profile

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Full Time) (7.5/10) Project title: Treatment of Trichloroethylene using Different Bioreactors Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu on November 2016 – March 2020
• M.E in Chemical Engineering (Full Time) (9.54/10) Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu on August 2014 – May 2016
• B. Tech in Petrochemical Technology (Full Time) (7.8/10) Anna University of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu on August 2008 – May 2012
• Diploma in Industrial Safety (Correspondence) (77.6%) Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu on July 2015 – May 2016
• Higher Secondary Course Certificate (HSC) (86.75%) St. Philomena’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Tamil Nadu on July 2007 – March 2008
• Secondary State Leaving Certificate (SSLC) (91.4%) St. Philomena’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Tamil Nadu on July 2005 – March 2006

• Assistant Professor in SVCE, Sriperumbudur from September 2020 to till date
• Project Fellow Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam on May 2018 – March 2019
• Junior Research Fellow (UGC-MRP) Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu on July 2016 – May 2018
• Junior Engineer in Quality Control Department Shinsung Petrochemical Private Limited, Tamil Nadu on May 2012 – July 2014

• Fluid Mechanics
• Process Modeling & Simulation
• Chemical Reaction Engineering II
• Chemical Reaction Engineering laboratory
• Green Energy
• Process Modeling & Simulation Laboratory
• Industrial Safety
• Instrumental Methods and Analysis
• Instrumental Analysis laboratory
• Seminar and Comprehension
• Indian Constitution and Society

Research Publications

• Shanmugam Rajeswari, Divya Baskaran, Panchamoorthy Saravanan, Manivasagan Rajasimman, Natarajan Rajamohan and Yasser Vasseghian “Production of ethanol from biomass – Recent research, scientometric review and future perspectives”, Fuel, (IF: 6.609), 317, Article no. 123448, June 2022.
• Meyyappan Narayanan, Divya Baskaran & Vasumathi Sampath “Experimental design of hydrotropic extraction for recovery of bioactive limonin from lemon (Citrus limon L.) seeds”, Separation Science and Technology, (IF: 2.475), 57(5), 707-718, January 2022.
• Tanushree Paul, Divya Baskaran, Kannan Pakshirajan, G. Pugazhenthi, Ravi Rajamanickam “Bio-oil production by hydrothermal liquefaction of Rhodococcus opacus biomass utilizing refinery wastewater: Biomass valorization and process optimization”, Environmental Technology & Innovation (IF: 5.263), 21, February, 2021, 101326.
• Moumita Nandi; Tanushree Paul; Dipak Kumar Kanaujiya; Divya Baskaran; Kannan Pakshirajan; G. Pugazhenthi “Biodegradation of benzyl butyl phthalate and di-butyl phthalate by Arthrobacter sp. via micellar solubilization in a surfactant-aided system” Water Supply, (IF: 1.275), 21(5),1 December 2020.
• Tanushree Paul, Divya Baskaran, Kannan Pakshirajan, G. Pugazhenthi “Valorization of refinery wastewater for lipid-rich biomass production by Rhodococcus opacus in batch system: A kinetic approach”, Biomass and Bioenergy (IF: 5.061), 143, Article no. 105867, Dec 2020.
• Tanushree Paul, Arindam Sinharoy, Divya Baskaran, Kannan Pakshirajan, G. Pugazhenthi, Piet N.L. Lens “Bio-oil production from oleaginous microorganisms using hydrothermal liquefaction: A biorefinery approach. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology” (IF: 8.302), 1-39, Sep 2020.
• Divya Baskaran, Tanushree Paul, Kannan Pakshirajan, Muthu Krithivasan, Devanesan M.G., Ravi Rajamanickam, “Batch degradation of trichloroethylene using oleaginous Rhodococcus opacus in a two-phase partitioning bioreactor and kinetic study” Bioresource Technology Reports, 11, Article no.100437, Sep 2020.
• Divya Baskaran, Arindam Sinharoy, Kannan Pakshirajan, Ravi Rajamanickam “Gas-phase trichloroethylene removal by Rhodococcus opacus using an airlift bioreactor and its modeling by artificial neural network” Chemosphere (IF: 5.778), 247, Article no.125806, May 2020.
• Divya Baskaran, Arindam Sinharoy, Tanushree Paul, Kannan Pakshirajan, Ravi Rajamanickam “Performance evaluation and neural network modeling of trichloroethylene removal using a continuously operated two-phase partitioning” Environmental Technology & Innovation (IF: 3.356), 17, Article no. 100568, Feb 2020.
• Divya Baskaran, Ravi Rajamanickam, Baskaran Vaidyalingam “E?ect of concentration and gas ?ow rate on the removal of gas-phase trichloroethylene in a novel packed bio?lter” Bioresource Technology Reports, 9, Article no. 100387, Feb 2020
• Ravi Rajamanickam, Divya Baskaran, Kauselya Kaliyamoorthi, V. Baskaran, Jagannathan Krishnan “Steady State, transient behavior and kinetic modeling of benzene removal in an aerobic biofilter” Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (IF: 4.30), 8(2), Article No. 103657, April 2020.
• Arindam Sinharoy, Divya Baskaran, Kannan Pakshirajan “Process integration and artificial neural network modelling of biological sulphate reduction using a carbon monoxide fed gas lift bioreactor” Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 10.652), 391, Article no. 123518, July 2020.
• Divya Baskaran, Ravi Rajamanickam, Kannan Pakshirajan “Experimental Studies and Neural Network Modeling of the Removal of Trichloroethylene Vapor in a Biofilter” Journal of Environmental Management (IF: 5.647), 250, Article no. 109385, Nov 2019.
• Divya Baskaran, Ravi Rajamanickam “Aerobic biodegradation of trichloroethylene by consortium microorganism from turkey litter compost” Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (IF: 4.30) 7(4), Article No. 103260, August 2019.
• Arindam Sinharoy, Divya Baskaran, Kannan Pakshirajan “Sustainable bio-hydrogen production by dark fermentation using carbon monoxide as the sole carbon and energy source” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (IF: 4.939), 44 (26), 13114-13125,May 2019.
• Arindam Sinharoy, Divya Baskaran, Kannan Pakshirajan “A novel carbon monoxide fed moving bed biofilm reactor for sulfate rich wastewater treatment” Journal of Environmental Management (IF: 5.647), 249, Article No. 109402, Nov 2019
• Tanushree Paul, Divya Baskaran, Kannan Pakshirajan, G. Pugazhenthi “Continuous bioreactor with cell recycle using tubular ceramic membrane for simultaneous wastewater treatment and bio-oil production by oleaginous Rhodococcus opacus” Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 10.652), 367, 76-85, July 2019,
• Divya Baskaran; Karthikeyan Chinnappan; Rajasimman Manivasagan “Chemical Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Its Application of Dye Decolourization” International Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 14(4), 267-275, Nov 2018.
• Divya Baskaran; Karthikeyan Chinnappan ; Rajasimman Manivasagan ; Dilip Kumar Mahadevan “Partitioning of crude protein from aqua waste using PEG600-inorganic salt aqueous Two-phase Systems” Chemical Data Collections, 15-16, 143-152, August 2018.
• Srikumar Malakar, Papita Das Saha, Divya Baskaran, Ravi Rajamanickam “Microbial biofilter for toluene removal: performance evaluation, transient operation and theoretical prediction of elimination capacity” Sustainable Environment Research, 28 (3), 121-127, May 2018.
• Srikumar Malakar, Papita Das Saha, Divya Baskaran, Ravi Rajamanickam “Comparative study of Biofiltration process for treatment of VOCs emission from Petroleum Refinery Wastewater – A Review” Environmental Technology & Innovation (IF: 3.356), 8, 441-461, Nov 2017.
• Ravi Rajamanickam, Divya Baskaran “Biodegradation of gaseous toluene with mixed microbial consortium in a biofilter: steady state and transient operation”, Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering (IF: 2.419), 40 (12), 1801-1812, December 2017.
• Ravi Rajamanickam; Kauselya Kaliyamoorthi; Narendiran Ramachandran ; Divya Baskaran; J Krishnan “Batch biodegradation of toluene by mixed microbial consortia and its kinetics”, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation (IF: 4.074), 119, 282-288, April 2017.
• Divya Baskaran; Karthikeyan Chinnappan ; Rajasimman Manivasagan ; Raja Selvaraj “Liquid-Liquid Equilibrium of Polymer-Inorganic salt Aqueous Two-Phase Systems Experimental determination and Correlation”, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data (IF: 2.369), 62 (2), 738-743, Feb 2017.

Paper presented in Conference:
1. Divya V, Akshaya T, Aravind M, Manoj Kumar S., “Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Dypsis Lutescens Leaf Extract” in an International Conference on Green Materials and Renewable Energy Organised by Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur on 10th and 11th June, 2021.
2.Divya Baskaran and Ravi Rajamanickam “Biofiltration of gas phase trichloroethylene using mixed culture”, 4th International Conference on Recent Advancements in Chemical, Environmental Engineering (RACEE), 2019, SSN College of Engineering, February 18-19, Tamil Nadu, India.
3. Divya Baskaran and Ravi Rajamanickam “Microbial degradation of benzene by mixed cultures”, 5th International Conference on Advances in Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering (ACBEE), 2017, March 29-30, Singapore.
4. Divya Baskaran and Karthikeyan Chinnappan “Liquid-liquid equilibrium of aqueous two phase system containing PEG 600 – potassium phosphate salt: experimental determination & correlation”, 5th International Conference on Technology Development on Agriculture, Energy and Environmental Engineering for Green World (ICTDAEEGW’16) Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women, Tamil Nadu, February 18-19, 2016.
5. Divya Baskaran and Karthikeyan Chinnappan “Chemical synthesis of Zinc oxide Nanoparticles and its application in Dye Decolorization” in a National Conference on Recent Advances in Science & Engineering Research (HAPTEN’16) organized by Arunai Engineering College, Tamil Nadu during March 18-1, 2016
6. Divya Baskaran and Karthikeyan Chinnappan “Partitioning of proteins from Aqua wastewater using Aqueous Two Phase System” in InChES’ organized by Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu during April 26, 2016.
7. Divya Baskaran “Biofilter for the removal of Volatile Organic Compounds-A Review” in Recent Advances in Chemical Engineering (RACE-2016)”, a National Conference organized by Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu during October 7, 2016.

Workshop/Seminar attended

• Workshop on “Data visualization using TABLEAU” conducted by Department of Information Technology-IQAC, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, November 29 to 30, 2021.
• Seminar on “Revised Accreditation Framework for Quality Enhancement in Higher Educational Institutes” conducted by Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai. July 14th and 15th 2021.
• Webinar on ‘How to handle online classes effectively?’ organised by School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL), VIT Chennai on 10/6/2021.
Faculty Development Program Attended

• AICTE sponsored STTP on “Modeling and Simulation of Industrial Processes (MOSCHEM – 2021)” conducted by Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, September 20 to 25, 2021.
• AICTE-ATAL FDP on “Fluid Flow Analysis Using Aspen Hysys and Aspen Plus for Chemical Engineers” conducted by Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai, September 13 to 17, 2021.
• AICTE-ATAL FDP on “Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering” conducted by National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, September 6 to 10, 2021.
• FDP on “Computational Fluid Dynamics in Process Industry and Plant Safety” conducted by Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Tamil Nadu, May 27 to 29, 2021.
• FDP on “Advances in Chemical Engineering” conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, MGM University, Aurangabad, May 24 to 26, 2021.
• FDP on “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), May 3 to 7, 2021.
• Short term Training program on “Artificial Neural Networks for Rapid Progress in Chemical and Allied Industries” conducted by AICTE Sponsored, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, March 5 to 24, 2021.
• FDP on “Environmental and Sustainable Chemical Engineering” conducted by Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry, December 10 to 23, 2020.
• Short term Training program on “Recent Advances in Separation Processes” conducted by Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry, November 12 to 19, 2020.
• Short-term course on “Modeling and Simulation for Transport Processes (MSTP-2020)” conducted by National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India, November 04 to 8, 2020.

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