SUJA P. DEVIPRIYA Assistant Professor

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  • Department of Ecology & Environmental Sciences
  • School of Life Sciences
  • devipriyasuja@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 Ph.D Environmental Technology Cochin University of Science and Technology 2006

Area of Specializaion

Environmental Photocatalysis, Environmental Nanotechnology, Water quality analysis and treatment, Solid waste management Industrial Ecology

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award
1 Indo - US Raman Fellowship INTERNATIONAL UGC 2013 Fellowship

Teaching Experience

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1 Assistant Professor Ecology and Environmental Science Pondicherry University

Research Experience

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1 CSIR-Senior Research Fellow (Chemical Technology) School of Environmental Studies Cochin University of Science and Technology Environmental Photocatalysis
2 CSIR-Research Associate (Earth Sciences) School of Environmental Studies Cochin University of Science and Technology Environmental Science and Technology
3 DST WOSA (Chemical Sciences) SES & DEES CUSAT & PU Environmental Photocatalysis
4 Post Doctoral Fellow (C.V. Raman Fellow) Centre for Photochemical Studies Bowling Green State University, OHIO, USA Energy and Environment
5 Assistant Professor Ecology and Environmental Science Pondicherry University Environmental Science and Technology

Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

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Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

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1 Efficient Biodegradation of Polyethylene (HDPE) waste by plastic eating lesser waxworm (Achroia grisella) Harsha K,Manjari G Saran S, Arunkumar P, Suja P. Devipriya Environmental Science and Pollution Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-05038-9 2019 2.8
2 Feasibility study of a point of use technique for water treatment using plant-based coagulant and isolation of a bioactive compound with bactericida A Patchaiyappan, S Sarangapany, YA Saksakom, SP Devipriya Separation Science and Technology 1-11 (DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2018.1560332) 2019 1.2
3 Novel Synthesis of Cu@ZnO and Ag@ZnO Nanocomposite via Green Method: A Comparative Study for Ultra-Rapid Catalytic and Recyclable Effects Gangarapu Manjari, Saran Sarangapany, Suja Devipriya, A. Vijaya Bhaskara Rao Catalysis Letters June 2018, 148(25) DOI: 10.1007/s10562-018-2435-z 2018 2.8
4 Disinfection of roof harvested rainwater for potable purpose using pilot-scale solar photocatalytic fixed bed tubular reactor. Saran, S., P. Arunkumar, and S. P. Devipriya Water Science and Technology: Water Supply 18, no. 1 (2018): 49-59. 2018 1.3
5 Synergistic eminently active catalytic and recyclable Ag, Cu and Ag-Cu alloy nanoparticles supported on TiO2 for sustainable and cleaner environmental Saran, S., G. Manjari, and Suja P. Devipriya. Journal of Cleaner Production 177 (2018): 134-143. 2018 5.7
6 Isolation of active coagulant protein from the seeds of Strychnos potatorum–a potential water treatment agent Arunkumar, P., V. Sadish Kumar, S. Saran, Harsha Bindun, and Suja P. Devipriya. Environmental technology Feb (2018): 1-9 2018 2
7 Reclamation of grey water for non-potable purposes using pilot-scale solar photocatalytic tubular reactors Saran, Sarangapany, Patchaiyappan Arunkumar, Gangarapu Manjari, and Suja P. Devipriya. Environmental technology May 2018, 1-10. 2018 2
8 A Facile and Convenient Route for Synthesis of Silver Biopolymer Gel Bead Nanocomposites by Different Approach Towards Immobilization and Its Catalyti Saran, S., G. Manjari, and Suja P. Devipriya. Catalysis Letters (2018): 1-11 May (2018): 1-11 2018 2.8
9 Highly recyclable and ultra-rapid catalytic reduction of organic pollutants on Ag–Cu@ ZnO bimetal nanocomposite synthesized via green technology. Gangarapu, Manjari, Saran Sarangapany, Devipriya P. Suja, and Vijaya Bhaskara Rao Arava. Applied Nanoscience Apr 2018: 1-9. 2018 3
10 Facile Aglaia elaeagnoidea mediated synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles: antioxidant and catalysis properties Manjari, G., S. Saran, T. Arun, Suja P. Devipriya, and A. Vijaya Bhaskara Rao. Journal of Cluster Science 28, no. 4 (2017): 2041-2056. 2017 1.7
11 Phytochemical screening of Aglaia elaeagnoidea and their efficacy on antioxidant and antimicrobial growth Manjari, G., S. Saran, A. Vijaya Baskara Rao, and Suja P. Devipriya. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research 5, no. 2 ( May 2017). 2017 -
12 Catalytic and recyclability properties of phytogenic copper oxide nanoparticles derived from Aglaia elaeagnoidea flower extract. Manjari, G., S. Saran, T. Arun, A. Vijaya Bhaskara Rao, and Suja P. Devipriya Journal of Saudi Chemical Society 21, no. 5 (2017): 610-618. 2017 2.4
13 A high-performance catalytic and recyclability of phyto-synthesized silver nanoparticles embedded in natural polymer. Gangarapu, Manjari, Saran Sarangapany, Kiran Kumar Veerabhali, Suja P. Devipriya, and Vijaya Bhaskara Rao Journal of Cluster Science 28, no. 6 (2017): 3127-3138. 2017 1.7
14 Solar photocatalytic decolorization of synthetic dye solution using pilot scale slurry type falling film reactor. Saran, Sarangapany, Gangarapu Manjari, Patchaiyappan Arunkumar, and Suja Purushothaman Devipriya Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 34, no. 11 (2017): 2984-2992. 2017 2.2
15 Recovery and reuse of TiO2 photocatalyst from aqueous suspension using plant based coagulant-A green approach Patchaiyappan, Arunkumar, Sarangapany Saran, and Suja Purushothaman Devipriya Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 33, no. 7 (2016): 2107-2113 2016 2.2
16 Pilot scale thin film plate reactors for the photocatalytic treatment of sugar refinery wastewater. Saran, S., G. Kamalraj, P. Arunkumar, and S. P. Devipriya Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23, no. 17 (2016): 17730-17741. 2016 2.8
17 Analysis and Spatial Mapping of Groundwater Quality in Puducherry, India Carr, Saranya Arwen, Shriyanshee Shrivastava, Thumma Lourdu Prakash Reddy, S. Saran, P. Arunkumar, Suja P. Devipriya, and S. Jayakumar. J. Sci 9, no. 2 (2015): 59-70. 9, no. 2 (2015): 59-70. 2015 -
18 Influence of Reaction Intermediates on the Oscillation in the Concentration of insitu formed Hydrogen peroxide during the Photocatalytic Degradation o Joseph, Sindhu, K. P. Jyothi, Suja P. Devipriya, Suguna Yesodharan, and E. P. Yesodharan. Research Journal of Recent Sciences ISSN 2277 (2013): 2502. 2013 -
19 Solar photocatalytic removal of chemical and bacterial pollutants from water using Pt/TiO2-coated ceramic tiles Devipriya, S. P., Suguna Yesodharan, and E. P. Yesodharan International Journal of Photoenergy 2012 2012 1.6

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Details of Conference Publication Page Nos. Year
1 Pilot scale solar photocatalytic reactors for the treatment of sugar refinery wastewater S. Saran, and S. P. Devipriya International Conference on Innovations in Sustainable Water & Wastewater Treatment Systems, 2016, Pune, Maharashtra 60 2016
2 Inactivation of bacteria and virus from drinking water using solar photocatalytic reactor coated with Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite S. Saran, and S. P. Devipriya Third International conference on Advance oxidation process 2014, Munnar, Kerala 11 2014

Books

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Chapters in Books

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Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

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Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Development of pilot scale solar photocatalytic reactors for water treatment University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India 3 years (2011-2014) 9,96,800/- 2014
2 Heterogeneous photocatalytic treatment of chemical and bacterial pollutants from wastewater Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, India 3 years (2009-2012) 16,08,000/- 2012

Completed Consultancy Works

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Career Guidance Offered to students

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List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

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Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2017 M.SC 6 Ecology and Environmental Science
2 2016 M.SC 3 Ecology and Environmental Science
3 2015 M.SC 4 Ecology and Environmental Science
4 2014 M.SC 4 Ecology and Environmental Science
5 2013 M.SC 4 Ecology and Environmental Science
6 2012 M.SC 4 Ecology and Environmental Science

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 P. Arunkumar 01-08-2012 R37325 Evaluation of Indigenous Natural Coagulant Strychnos potatorum L.F for water treatment YES 19-07-2017 YES 10-07-2018
2 S.Saran 10-08-2012 R29166 Development of Pilot scale solar photocatalytic reactors for water treatment YES 24-04-2017 YES 14-02-2018
3 Harsha K 21-08-2014 R35862 On going NO NO
4 Klewos Synshiang 22-07-2016 R42140 On going NO NO
5 Ankit Dilaware 22-07-2016 R42147 On going NO NO
6 Kaushik 03-08-2018 On going NO NO

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

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Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
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E-Lecture Details

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Details of Online Education Conducted

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Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

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Conferences/Seminars Organized

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Workshop Organized

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Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

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Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year
1 ISG- Puducherry Chapter Treasurer 2017
2 Life member of Indian Science Congress Association, Calcutta Life member 2008
3 Life member of the Academy of Environmental Biology, Muzaffer Nagar Life member 2000
4 Life member of National Institute of Ecology, New Delhi Life member 1997

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Co-Coordinator - HRDC Refresher Course 21 daya (10-30 July 2018) Organizing Refresher Course

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Co-coordinator HRDC Refresher Course 21 days (10-30 July 2018) Organising Refresher course

Collaboration with Institution/Industry

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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

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Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

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