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  • Prof Kurian Joseph

  • Professor
  • Anna University
Publications 2002 - 2021

Publications

  • 50
    Journal Articles
  • 7
    Book Chapter
  • 2
    Book
  • 4
    Review
  • 1
    Editorial
  • 7
    Projects
  • 2
  • 2
  • 37

Citations / H-Index

1612 Citations
22 h-index
1403 Citations

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Google Scholar

Co-author Network


Expertise

Environmental Engineering

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Management Systems, Pollution Prevention, Zero Discharge Systems, Sustainable Development, Membrane Technologies, Environmental Economics, Disaster Resilient Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

Personal Information

Prof Kurian Joseph

Male
Director, Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management (CCCDM), Professor, Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600025


Experience

  • Professor

    Department of Civil Engineering

    Anna University


Qualification

  • PhD

    Anna University

  • M.Tech

    University of Kerala

  • B.Tech

    University of Calicut


Honours and Awards

2003

“Kriton Curi” award for the best paper in waste management from developing countries

IX International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium Sardinia, Italy

2003

“Kriton Curi” award for the best paper in waste management from developing countries

IX International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium Sardinia, Italy

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2023

Hydrothermal carbonization for crude oil tank bottom sludge treatment and energy recovery

Leena Pauline, Anna University

2015

Studies on the Effect of Dispersant Additives on inhibition of crude oil tank bottom sludge accumulation

Kumar R, Acharya Shrimannarayan Polytechnic, Wardha, Maharashtra, Government Aided

2014

Biological Removal of Ammonia Nitrogen in Landfill Bioreactos using Sharon and Anammox Processes

Sri Shalini S, Anna University

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2023

Hydrothermal carbonization for crude oil tank bottom sludge treatment and energy recovery

Leena Pauline, Anna University

2015

Studies on the Effect of Dispersant Additives on inhibition of crude oil tank bottom sludge accumulation

Kumar R, Acharya Shrimannarayan Polytechnic, Wardha, Maharashtra, Government Aided

2014

Biological Removal of Ammonia Nitrogen in Landfill Bioreactos using Sharon and Anammox Processes

Sri Shalini S, Anna University

2012

Autotrophic Ammonia Removal in Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor and moving bed biofilm reactor

Suneethi S., Anna University

2008

Enhancement in Biohydrogen and methane generation from Kitchen waste by Acetogenic bacteria during solid phase anaerobic digestion

S.Jayalakshmi, Anna University

2008

Performance of Membrane bioreactor under shock load conditions

Yogalakshmi K.N, Anna University

2008

Solubilisation of Ammoniacal nitrogen in landfills under tropical environment, its effect on waste stabilization and struvite recovery

O.Parthiba Karthikeyan, Anna University

2007

Profiling of Hazardous Organics in municipal solid waste and their fate in a bioreactor landfill under tropical condition

M.Swati, Anna University

2007

Characterisation of exhausted reactive dyebath and its reuse after Nanofiltration and Ozonation

G.Vishnu, Anna University

2006

Assessment of Reclamation and Hazard Potential of Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsites

S.Essakku, Anna University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

Indian Water Works Association

Life Member

Indian Association for Environmental Management

Life Member

Indian Society for Technical Education

Life Member

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Indian Water Works Association

Life Member

Indian Association for Environmental Management

Life Member

Indian Society for Technical Education

Life Member

Institution of Public Health Engineers (India)

Life Member

National Solid Waste Association of India.

Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2022

Tamil Nadu State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC)

Member

2022

DST-Expert Advisory Committee -Waste Management Technologies-Technology Development and Management Division

Member

2021

Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority

Member

2022

Tamil Nadu State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC)

Member

2022

DST-Expert Advisory Committee -Waste Management Technologies-Technology Development and Management Division

Member

2021

Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority

Member

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Research Projects

Operationalisation of Climate Studio

Funding Agency : Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamilnadu

Seismic Hazard Assessment and Microzonation of Salem and Coimbatore

Funding Agency : Revenue and Disaster Management, Government of Tamil Nadu

Baseline Study on Carbon Sink enhnacement

Funding Agency : Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu

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Operationalisation of Climate Studio

Funding Agency : Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamilnadu

Seismic Hazard Assessment and Microzonation of Salem and Coimbatore

Funding Agency : Revenue and Disaster Management, Government of Tamil Nadu

Baseline Study on Carbon Sink enhnacement

Funding Agency : Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu

Treatment of sewage using UASB and MBR for biogas recovery and nutrient removal

Funding Agency : VA Tech Wabag, Chennai

Sustainable Landfill Management in Asia

Funding Agency : Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)

Management of Total Dissolved Solids in exhausted reactive dye bath from knitted cotton dyeing units

Funding Agency : Ministry of Environment and Forests, GoI

Rehabilitation of Municipal Solid Waste Dump sites

Funding Agency : Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)

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