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Prof Namasivayam Vasudevan

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Emeritus Scientist, Department of Biotechnology
Anna University

Expertise

  • Environmental Sciences

Publications

Total Articles 54
Books 0
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Citations 23
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Professional Recognition

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
2011

Active Consultant Award for contribution in the field of Environmental Sciences

Anna University
2016

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

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

Community & Membership

2012

Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University

Member, Board of Studies
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
2012

Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University

Member of Academic Council
2014

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Zonal Lab, Chennai

Member, Board of Governor
2013

Nandha Engineering College, Erode

Member, Board of Governor

Academy of Sciences, Chennai

2021
Treasurer

Indian Water Works Association

2000
Life Member

Association of Microbiologists of India, Chennai Unit

2000
Life Member

Society of Biological Chemists, India

1989
Life Member

Bio

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

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  • Emeritus Scientist , Anna University
  • AC Tech Campus, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Emeritus Scientist May 2022 – Present
Anna University | Department of Biotechnology
Professor May 2008 – Sep 2020
Anna University | Department of Civil Engineering
Associate Professor Jun 1998 – May 2008
Anna University | Department of Civil Engineering
Assistant Professor Jan 1991 – May 1998
Anna University
Research Associate Jun 1988 – May 1990
Central Leather Research Institute

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Scholarly Work

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)

Principal Investigator

to fill

2022 - Ongoing

Ongoing
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

Principal Investigator

to fill

2019 - 2020

Completed
Treatment of greywater for reuse using Constructed wetland system

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

Principal Investigator

to fill

2018 - 2020

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

Funding Agency: Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board

Principal Investigator

to fill

2013 - 2016

Completed
Degradation of chlorophenols by a moderately halophilic Arthrobacter sp

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Principal Investigator

to fill

2012 - 2016

Completed
Bioremediation of petroleum oil sludge

Funding Agency: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited,Manali

Principal Investigator

to fill

2011 - 2012

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

Funding Agency: Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi

Co investigator

to fill

2011 - 2015

Completed
Purification of drinking by using Ceramic membranes

Funding Agency: VA Tech Wabag Ltd., Chennai

Principal Investigator

to fill

2011 - 2015

Completed
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

Principal Investigator

to fill

2011 - 2011

Completed
Removal of Phosphate from Pond water

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

Principal Investigator

to fill

2011 - 2011

Completed
Feasibility study of growing energy crops at municipal solid waste dumps

Funding Agency: State Planning Commission, Government of Tamilnadu

Principal Investigator

to fill

2011 - 2011

Completed
Treatment of Crocodile pond wastewater

Funding Agency: Madras Crocodile Bank, Chennai

Principal Investigator

to fill

2008 - 2008

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

Funding Agency: Municipal Administration and Water Supply, GoTN

Principal Investigator

to fill

2007 - 2008

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

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Principal Investigator

to fill

2006 - 2009

Completed
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.

Principal Investigator

to fill

2005 - 2008

Completed
Water quality Management at American School, Taramani, Chennai

Funding Agency: American School, Chennai

Co investigator

to fill

2004 - 2004

Completed
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.

Principal Investigator

to fill

2004 - 2007

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

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Principal Investigator

to fill

2003 - 2006

Completed
Biotreatment of Polyaromatic hydrocarbons contaminated soil.

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Principal Investigator

to fill

2002 - 2005

Completed
Solubilization and Detoxification of polyaromatic hydrocarbons by Pseudomonas sp.

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

Principal Investigator

to be filled

1998 - 2001

Completed

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

University Anna university
Year 2003

Biodegradation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons by increasing their bioavailability

University Anna University
Year 2004

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

University Anna University
Year 2006

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

University Anna University
Year 2009

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

University France
Year 2005

Integrated biological and chemical treatment of anaerobically digested distillery wastewater

University Anna University
Year 2010

Treatment of saltwater crocodile pond wastewater using constructed wetland system

University Anna University
Year 2010

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

University Anna University
Year 2010

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

University Anna University
Year 2010

Bioremediation of Endosulfan and other pesticide residues in agricultural soil

University Anna University
Year 2014

Phosphae removal from secondary treated municipal wastewater by Stephylococcus aureus

University Anna University
Year 2019

Sewage treatment through constructed wetland system tailed by nanocomposite clay filter

University Anna University
Year 2019

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

University Anna University
Year 2019

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

University Anna University
Year 2019

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

University Anna University
Year 2019

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

University Anna University
Year 2020

Mitigation of methane in municipal dumpsite and paddy fields using methanotrophs

University Anna University
Year 2020

Synthesis of tannery sludge template nanocomposite for heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation

University Anna University
Year 2023

8. A method for detection of phthalate esters in drinking water and beverages

N. Vasudevan & A. Jayshree
Chemical Sciences Application No. : 201941042605 Filed : 21-10-2019
Published : N/A Published

7. A method to manufacture copper nanoparticles by aqua-chemical reduction of copper based salts

N. Vasudevan & A. Jayshree
Chemical Sciences Patent No. : 399447 Filed : 05-04-2019
Published : N/A Published

6. Method for detecting PFOA and PFOS in water samples using Genetically Engineering Bacterial Biosensor

Dr. N. Vasudevan & G. Sunantha
Chemical Sciences Application No. : 201841015253 Filed : 23-04-2018
Published : N/A Published

5. A method for the treatment and recirculation of aquaculture wastewater

Dr. N. Vasudevan
& V. R. Manoj
Chemical Sciences Patent No. : 295017 Filed : 14-06-2010
Published : N/A Granted

4. A method for biodegradation of chlorophenols by a halotolerant bacterial consortium under saline conditions

Dr. N. Vasudevan
& Veenagayathri
- Patent No. : 282627 Filed : 27-04-2010
Published : N/A Granted

3. A synthetic carrier for biofilm attachment for wastewater treatment

Dr.N.Vasudevan
& R. Kanimozhi
Chemical Sciences Patent No. : 273394 Filed : 30-03-2009
Published : N/A Granted

2. A process for the treatment of distillery waste water using aerobic sequencing batch reactor

Dr.N.Vasudevan
& R. Kanimozhi
- Patent No. : 275037 Filed : 16-03-2009
Published : N/A Granted

1. A process for the biological treatment of an industrial effluent

Dr.N.Vasudevan
Chemical Sciences Patent No. : 237603 Filed : 13-09-2006
Published : N/A Granted

Scholarly Publications

Degradation of dual phenolics by a moderately halophilic bacterial consortium and its degradation products. (Impact factor:0.378)

Open Access
article
Authors: K. Veenagayathri andd N. Vasudevan

Integrated modified anaerobic baffled reactor with aerobic post treatment for nutrient removal from aquaculture wastewater.

Open Access
article

Performance evaluation of a sewage treatmenett plant using Rhodamine tracer.

Open Access
article
Authors: N. Vasudevan, Justin Aroon and O.Greeshma

Degradation of Penta-chlorophenol by a bacterial consortium and the effect of cured soil on Phaseolus mungo L.

Open Access
article
Authors: S,Logakanthi, P.Arulazhagan and N.Vasudevan

Enhanced composting of municipal solid waste using exteernal microbial catalyst.

Open Access
article
Authors: N. Vasudevavn, S. Natarajan andd O. Greeshma

Degradation of 4-Chlorophenol by a moderately halophilic bacterial consortium under saline conditions.

Open Access
article
Authors: K. Veenagayathri and N. Vasudevan

Detection of denitrifying population from upflow anaerobic packed bed column using PCR.

Open Access
article

48. Performance studies on constructed wetland for treatment of crocodile pond wastewater

Open Access
article
Authors: Sudha, S and N. Vasudevan