Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
Chemical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, Development of Photocatalytic Reactor Technology for the Production of Fermentable Sugars, Queen's University Belfast
1 Feb 2015 → 28 Feb 2017
Award Date: 1 Jun 2017
Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods, The Robert Gordon University
3 Feb 2014 → 31 Jan 2015
Environmental Engineering, Master of Science, National University of Singapore
23 Jul 2009 → 2 Dec 2010
Biotechnology, Bachelor of Technology (not to be confused with BTEC), Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, affiliated to Anna University Chennai, India
7 Aug 2005 → 11 May 2009
External positions
Management board member, UK High Value Biorenewables Network
1 Sept 2022 → 31 Aug 2023
Visiting Scholar, Queen's University Belfast
27 Jun 2021 → 31 Jul 2024
Keywords
- Hydrodynamic cavitation
- Biomass pre-treatment
- Biorefineries
- Photocatalysis
- Advanced oxidation process
- Anaerobic digestion
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Enhancing Butanediol Fermentation Yields via Hydrodynamic Cavitation Pre-Treatment of Sugar Beet Pulp (CaviPulp)
Nagarajan, S. (PI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
17/04/23 → 17/10/23
Project: Research council
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Intensified Hybrid Hydrodynamic Cavitation and Photocatalysis for Wastewater Treatment
Nagarajan, S. (PI), Exposito, A. J. (CoI) & Perge, L. (CoI)
1/02/26 → 31/01/28
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Sustainable Algal Fucoxanthin Extraction, Encapsulation and Valorisation Using Hydrodynamic Cavitation
Nagarajan, S. (PI)
6/06/25 → 5/06/27
Project: EU Commission
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Characterisation of cellulose and lignin in bleached sawdust
Nagarajan, S. (PI) & Irvine, G. (Researcher)
24/02/25 → 23/05/25
Project: Research-related funding
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Scaled-up extraction of pure lignin from black liquor derived from the pulping of wheat straw
Nagarajan, S. (PI) & Purvis, E. (CoI)
19/08/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research-related funding
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Is cavitation a truly sensible choice for intensifying photocatalytic oxidation processes? – Implications on phenol degradation using ZnO photocatalysts
Sarvothaman, V. P., Velisoju, V. K., Subburaj, J., Panithasan, M. S., Kulkarni, S. R., Castaño, P., Turner, J., Guida, P., Roberts, W. L. & Nagarajan, S., 31 Oct 2023, In: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry. 99, 11 p., 106548.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hydrodynamic Cavitation: Devices, Design and Applications
Ranade, V. V., Bhandari, V. M., Nagarajan, S., Sarvothaman, V. P. & Simpson, A. T., 16 Nov 2022, Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH. 352 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Hydrodynamic cavitation mediated Spirulina valorisation with insights into phycocyanin extraction and biogas production
Chegukrishnamurthi, M., Nagarajan, S., Ravi, S., Mudliar, S. N. & Ranade, V. V., 27 Feb 2025, In: Communications Biology. 8, 1, 326.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing Butanediol Fermentation Yields via Hydrodynamic Cavitation Pre-Treatment of Sugar Beet Pulp (CaviPulp)
Nagarajan, S., 19 Sept 2024, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Optimized coupling of photocatalysis and cavitation for phenol degradation: use of an extended-kinetic approach
Sarvothaman, V. P., Subburaj, J., Velisoju, V. K., Kulkarni, S. R., Canciani, C., Castaño, P., Nagarajan, S., Guida, P. & Roberts, W. L., 31 Jul 2024, In: Environmental Advances. 16, 100527.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Gianni Astarita Young Investigator Award
Nagarajan, S. (Recipient), May 2018
Prize: National/international honour
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Marie Curie CareerFIT Plus Fellowship
Nagarajan, S. (Recipient), Mar 2021
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Research Culture Champion
Nagarajan, S. (Recipient), 18 Jun 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Travel bursary award to participate in BIORESTEC
Nagarajan, S. (Recipient), Apr 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Bioresource Technology (Journal)
Nagarajan, S. (Peer reviewer)
Jun 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Publication peer review
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Journal of the American Chemical Society (Journal)
Nagarajan, S. (Peer reviewer)
Apr 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Publication peer review
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International Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
Nagarajan, S. (Speaker)
13 Jun 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Keynote presentation or prestigious invited talk
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External examiner - PhD
Nagarajan, S. (Examiner)
20 Dec 2024Activity: External examination and supervision › External examination