Academic Identity

Vidwan-ID : 117642

Edit Profile


  • Prof Namasivayam Vasudevan

  • Emeritus Scientist
  • Anna University
Publications 1985 - 2024

Publications

  • 106
    Journal Articles
  • 8
    Book Chapter
  • 5
    Review
  • 20
    Projects
  • 1
  • 8

Citations / H-Index

1986 Citations
21 h-index
2166 Citations

Altmetrics

10
10
12
1240
10

Google Scholar

Co-author Network

Expertise

Environmental Sciences

Production of Microbial Byproducts and Enzymes, Biofermentation, Product Recovery, Environmental Applications of Microorganisms and Bio Products in Waste Treatment, Treatment of High TDS Industrial Wastewater, Decentralized Wastewater Treatment, Hygienization of Drinking Water Quality, Renewable Energy from Waste

Personal Information

Prof Namasivayam Vasudevan

Male
Centre for Biotechnology AC Tech Campus, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600025

Experience

  • Emeritus Scientist

    Department of Biotechnology

    Anna University

  • Professor

    Department of Civil Engineering

    Anna University

  • Associate Professor

    Department of Civil Engineering

    Anna University

  • Assistant Professor

    Anna University

  • Research Associate

    CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute

Qualification

  • Ph.D

Honours and Awards

2018

Devang Metha Award for Best Professor in Environmental Science

Devang Metha Business School, Mumbai

2018

Dr.C.R.Krishnamoorthy Award for Best Research Paper

Anna University

2017

Tamilnadu Scientist Award in Environmental Science (Photo: Award received from Chief Minister of TN Hon’ble Edappadi Palaniswami)

Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Govt. of Tamilnadu.

Read More
2018

Devang Metha Award for Best Professor in Environmental Science

Devang Metha Business School, Mumbai

2018

Dr.C.R.Krishnamoorthy Award for Best Research Paper

Anna University

2017

Tamilnadu Scientist Award in Environmental Science (Photo: Award received from Chief Minister of TN Hon’ble Edappadi Palaniswami)

Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Govt. of Tamilnadu.

2017

Wenlock Prize for Best Research Publication

Anna University

2017

Dr.C.R. Krishnamoorthy Award for Best Research Paper

Anna University

2016

Dr.C.R. Krishnamoorthy Award for Best Research Paper

Anna University

2016

Certificate of Commemoration of 25 years of unblemished service in Anna University

Anna University

2011

Active Consultant Award for contribution in the field of Environmental Sciences

Anna University

2010

Hiyoshi Think of Ecology Award for Dedication and Outstanding research in the field of Environmental Conservation and Protection.

Hiyoshi Corporation, Japan

1998

Visiting Professor for Bioprocess development and Training at Bio-Pract GmbH, Berlin, Germany

GIZ, Germany

1996

DST Young Scientist Project Award for two years.

Department of Science and Technology, GoI

1994

UNESCO Fellowship Award for research at the Dept. of Microbiology (Prof. Rita R. Colwell), University of Maryland, USA

UNESCO, New Delhi

1993

BOYSCAST Young Scientist Fellowship Award for research at Gesellschaft fur Biotechnologische Forschung, (GBF) Germany.(Prof. K.N.Timmis),

Department of Science and Technology, GoI

Read Less

Doctoral Theses Guided

2023

Synthesis of tannery sludge template nanocomposite for heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation

V. Judith (to complete in 2023), Anna University

2020

Treatment of pyrethroid pesticide industry wastewater by halotolerant bacteria using anaerobic-post aerobic sequencing batch reactor

M.Ramya, Anna University

2020

Mitigation of methane in municipal dumpsite and paddy fields using methanotrophs

R.K. Brinda, Anna University

Read More
2023

Synthesis of tannery sludge template nanocomposite for heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation

V. Judith (to complete in 2023), Anna University

2020

Treatment of pyrethroid pesticide industry wastewater by halotolerant bacteria using anaerobic-post aerobic sequencing batch reactor

M.Ramya, Anna University

2020

Mitigation of methane in municipal dumpsite and paddy fields using methanotrophs

R.K. Brinda, Anna University

2019

Phosphae removal from secondary treated municipal wastewater by Stephylococcus aureus

M.Sumathi, Anna University

2019

Sewage treatment through constructed wetland system tailed by nanocomposite clay filter

B.Usharani, Anna University

2019

Genetically engineered bacterial biosensor system for detection of PFOA and PFOS in water samples

G.Sunantha, Anna University

2019

Assessment of drinking water and beverages and development of an enzyme based biosensor for detection of phthalate esters

Genetically engineered bacterial biosensor system for detection of PFOA and PFOS in water samples, Anna University

2019

Biodegradation of polychlorinated biphenyls by a bacterial consortium isolated from contaminated soil

K.Murugan, Anna University

2014

Bioremediation of Endosulfan and other pesticide residues in agricultural soil

O.Greeshma, Anna University

2010

Integrated biological and chemical treatment of anaerobically digested distillery wastewater

R.Kanimozhi, Anna University

2010

Treatment of saltwater crocodile pond wastewater using constructed wetland system

S.Sudha, Anna University

2010

Studies on the degradation of phenolic compounds by a moderately halophilic bacterial consortium

K.Veenagayathri, Anna University

2010

An integrated study on the biological treatment of nitrate nitrogen laden aquaculture wastewater

V.R. Manoj, Anna University

2009

Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by a bacterial consortium from marine environment

P. Arulazhagan, Anna University

2006

Survey and bioremediation of chemical pesticide contamination in agricultural soils of Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu

R. Jayashree, Anna University

2005

Application of halophilic microorganisms in the treatment of soak liquor from Tannery

Olivier Lefebvre (under Indo-France Collaborative Programme), France

2004

Biodegradation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons by increasing their bioavailability

M.Srikanth, Anna University

2003

Biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons and bioremediation of contaminated soil by Pseudomonas fluorescens

S. Barathi, Anna university

Read Less

Membership In Professional Bodies

2021

Academy of Sciences, Chennai

Treasurer

2000

Indian Water Works Association

Life Member

2000

Association of Microbiologists of India, Chennai Unit

Life Member

Read More
2021

Academy of Sciences, Chennai

Treasurer

2000

Indian Water Works Association

Life Member

2000

Association of Microbiologists of India, Chennai Unit

Life Member

1989

Society of Biological Chemists, India

Life Member

Read Less

Membership In Committees

2018

Biotechnology Department, Vinayaka Missions University, TN

Member, Board of Studies

2018

Environmental Science Department, Goa University, Goa

Member, Board of Studies

2018

Biotechnology Department, Vel Tech University, Chennai

Member, Board of Studies

Read More
2018

Biotechnology Department, Vinayaka Missions University, TN

Member, Board of Studies

2018

Environmental Science Department, Goa University, Goa

Member, Board of Studies

2018

Biotechnology Department, Vel Tech University, Chennai

Member, Board of Studies

2014

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Zonal Lab, Chennai

Member, Board of Governor

2013

Nandha Engineering College, Erode

Member, Board of Governor

2012

Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University

Member, Board of Studies

2012

Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University

Member of Academic Council

Read Less

Research Projects

Development of a platform technology to reduce the load on incinerators used for disposal of absorbent hygiene products (AHP)

Funding Agency : Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Treatment of greywater for reuse using Constructed wetland system

Funding Agency : Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB)

Students Innovative Project—Comprehensive treatment of secondary treated greywater for reuse in irrigation and ground water recharge

Funding Agency : Centre for Technology Development and Transfer, Anna University

Read More

Development of a platform technology to reduce the load on incinerators used for disposal of absorbent hygiene products (AHP)

Funding Agency : Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Treatment of greywater for reuse using Constructed wetland system

Funding Agency : Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB)

Students Innovative Project—Comprehensive treatment of secondary treated greywater for reuse in irrigation and ground water recharge

Funding Agency : Centre for Technology Development and Transfer, Anna University

Degradation of chlorophenols by a moderately halophilic Arthrobacter sp

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission, New Delhi

Comprehensive study on Polluted River Stretches for upstream and downstream of river Cooum

Funding Agency : Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board

Improvement of drinking water quality from surface water ponds by applying zero energy technologies

Funding Agency : Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi

Purification of drinking by using Ceramic membranes

Funding Agency : VA Tech Wabag Ltd., Chennai

Bioremediation of petroleum oil sludge

Funding Agency : Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited,Manali

Development of Eco-friendly and cost effective method for improving the quality of secondary treated domestic wastewater

Funding Agency : Centre for Technology Development and Transfer, Anna University

Removal of Phosphate from Pond water

Funding Agency : Centre for Technology Development and Transfer, Anna Univ

Feasibility study of growing energy crops at municipal solid waste dumps

Funding Agency : State Planning Commission, Government of Tamilnadu

Isolation and characterization of selected polyaromatic hydrocarbon utilizing bacterial strain from marine environment

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission, Government of India, New Delhi.

Studies on adsorption capacities and leaching behaviour of heavy metals in soils used for root zone treatment plant

Funding Agency : Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.

Treatment of Crocodile pond wastewater

Funding Agency : Madras Crocodile Bank, Chennai

Feasibility studies on bioremediation of contaminated water bodies by application of Effective Microorganisms

Funding Agency : Municipal Administration and Water Supply, GoTN

Detoxification of chlorinated aromatic substances by a Pseudomonas sp. For bioremediation of contaminated soils.

Funding Agency : Dept. of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.

Location and cloning of crude oil degradation genes from a Pseudomonas sp. to a halophilic bacterium

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission, New Delhi

Biotreatment of Polyaromatic hydrocarbons contaminated soil.

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.

Water quality Management at American School, Taramani, Chennai

Funding Agency : American School, Chennai

Solubilization and Detoxification of polyaromatic hydrocarbons by Pseudomonas sp.

Funding Agency : All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.

Read Less

Patents




Read More












Read Less

Publications (119)

Powered by