National Institute of Technology Rourkela

राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान राउरकेला

ଜାତୀୟ ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠାନ ରାଉରକେଲା

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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Balasubramanian Paramasivan is serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology & Medical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India since April 2014. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Environmental Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, where his research focused on biotrickling filtration as a treatment technology for remediating volatile organic pollutants from industrial wastewaters and emissions. With over 10 years of teaching and research experience in Environmental Biotechnology, he specializes in applying biotechniques in energy and environmental management. His research interests encompass bioenergy, environmental engineering and management, rural technologies, and sustainable development. He has authored 25 book chapters and published over 100 peer-reviewed articles. He has been invited to attend the SAARC Invitation Program of Science and Technological Human Resources under the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youth Programme in 2011, as well as the 2nd BRICS Young Scientist Conclave held in Hangzhou, China in 2017, and the SERB SIRE fellowship in 2022. He has contributed to several research projects funded by prestigious organizations such as DST-WTI, DST-TDP, AISDF of DST-SERB, DBT-BIG BIRAC Grant, and ECR of DST-SERB, with a focus on wastewater treatment, biofertilizer production, and sustainable agricultural practices. He has received prestigious awards including the Hiyoshi Young Leaf Environmental Award and NESA Green Technologists award. He actively engages in conferences and research collaborations, working towards addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable solutions.

EXPERTISE INFORMATION

Research Group
  • Environmental and Plant Biotechnology
Areas of Interest
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Bioprocess technology
  • Bioenergy
  • Sustainable Development

Balasubramanian P
பாலசுப்ரமணியன் ப Associate Professor

Biotechnology and Medical Engineering

balap@nitrkl.ac.in

0661 - 246 2297

Biosketch

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PUBLICATIONS

9

SPONSORED PROJECTS

1

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

12

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

8

CONTINUING EDUCATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Balasubramanian P

Associate Professor

Biotechnology and Medical Engineering

Room Number: BM-108

Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, India - 769008

2012

Ph.D.
Environmental Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Madras

2007

M.E
Environmental Management
Anna University Chennai

2005

B.Tech
Biotechnology
Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Teaching Experience
  • Biotechnology,  National Institute of Technology Rourkela,   28 Apr 2014 - Present
  • Biotechnology,  National Institute of Technology Calicut,   05 Aug 2013 - 23 Apr 2014
  • Energy and Environment,  National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli,   23 Aug 2012 - 31 May 2013

Nano zerovalent Iron-Graphene oxide composite for enhanced biodegradation wastewater A novel strategy for boosting biogas production. DST
  • Co-Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Development of a low-cost and effective seeding material for struvite precipitation by thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass. Science & Engineering Research Board(SERB)
  • Co-Investigator
  • 12
  • Completed   Sponsored
Design development and demonstration of struvite recovery by electro coagulation from urinal sustems for fertilizer applications. DST
  • Principal Investigator
  • 24
  • Completed   Sponsored
Integrated struvite crystallization and microalgal growth for biofertilizer production using source-separated urine DST
  • Principal Investigator
  • 24
  • Completed   Sponsored
Drop-in compostable kitchen trash bags from waste tea fungus cellulose. BIRAC
  • Principal Investigator
  • 18
  • Completed   Sponsored
Design, Development & Demonstration of Biochar production strategies for Sustainable Agricultural Livelihoods SERB
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Design & Development of Porous Silicon based Biosensor for Chromium ddetedtion in & around of Sukinda Mines Valley, Odisha DST
  • Co-Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Investigation over the Biosorption characteristics of toxic dye & metal removal from aqueous solution by novel biomass SERB
  • Principal Investigator
  • 24
  • Completed   Sponsored
Development of Cost-Effective Nanofiber-Based Stickers with Hexanal and Silver Nanoparticles to Extend Shelf Life and Enhance Microbial Safety of Fresh Fruits BIRAC
  • Co-Investigator
  • 18
  • Completed   Sponsored
Eucalyptus pyrolysis project design Kerone Engineering Solutions Ltd
  • Principal Consultant
  • 31 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2023
  • Completed   Consultancy

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GOOGLE SCHOLAR H-INDEX 88
GOOGLE SCHOLAR I10-INDEX 33
SCOPUS H-INDEX
Total Publications: 156
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B. P and P. T. Praharaj,"Principal component analysis revealed the key influencing factors of kombucha bacterial cellulose yield and productivity", Bioresource Technology Reports, vol.23, pp.101539, Elsevier, September 2023, 10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101539       Article

B. P and M. S. S,"Valorization of biomass to activated carbon for wound dressing applications: Recent trends and future challenges", Bioresource Technology Reports, vol.23, pp.101562, Elsevier, September 2023, 10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101562       Article

A. Zaffar, S., P. P. Sutar, and B. P,"Comparative evaluation of drying methods for struvite produced from electrocoagulated source-separated urine: Implications for quality, energy and cost-effectiveness", Journal of Environmental Management, Elsevier, April 2024, 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120665       Article

B. Dey, S., and B. P,"Investigating the effects of drying on the physical properties of Kombucha Bacterial Cellulose: Kinetic study and modeling approach", Journal of Cleaner Production, vol.452, Elsevier 2024, 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142204       Article

B. P, M. R. P, C. Liu, P. Zhang, and F. Li,"Predictive capability of rough set machine learning in tetracycline adsorption using biochar", Carbon Research, vol.3, no.1, pp.48, Springer Nature Singapore, May 2024, 10.1007/s44246-024-00129-w       Article

Precision Fermentation for Sustainable Manufacturing of Bio-actives and Industrial Biochemicals (GIAN) Food Process Engineering (Workshop)
  • Co-Coordinator
  • 02 Dec 2024 - 06 Dec 2024
  • Brochure
BioEngineering Conference (BEC)- 2024 Biotechnology and Medical Engineering (Conference)
Webinar on Chaos, Curiosity and COVID-19: A Biotechnologist’s Perspective Biotechnology and Medical Engineering (Conference)
Webinar on Present Scenario of Covid-19 and Expected Measures Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (Conference)
2nd Regional Orientation Workshop on Unnat Bharat Abhiyan for the State of Odisha Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (Workshop)
Biotechnology Popularisation and Skill Development Programme Biotechnology and Medical Engineering (Short-term Course)
1st Regional Orientation Workshop on Unnat Bharat Abhiyan for the State of Odisha Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (Workshop)
National Conference On Waste To Energy, Carbon Capture And Storage (NCWECCS-2017) Biotechnology and Medical Engineering (Conference)
  • Co-Coordinator
  • 03 Aug 2017 - 05 Aug 2017
  • Brochure

  • BM2009 : Microbiology {Theory}
  • BM2502 : Thermodynamics and Biochemical Reaction {Theory}
  • BM3305 : Fermentation Technology {Theory}
  • BM352 : Fermentation Technology {Theory}
  • BM353 : Biochecmical Engineering {Theory}
  • BM353 : Biochemical Engineering {Theory}
  • BM365 : Environmental Biotechnology {Theory}
  • BM4403 : Bioenergy and Biofuels Energy {Theory}
  • BM4404 : Biological Waste Treatment {Theory}
  • BM452 : Bioseparation {Theory}
  • BM652 : Advanced Biochemical Engineering {Theory}
  • BM657 : Bioprocess Optimization {Theory}
  • BM660 : Biological Waste Treatment {Theory}
  • BM6633 : Advanced Environmental Biotechnology {Theory}
  • EA1270 : Value Education and Ethics {Theory}
  • BM367 : Product Development Laboratory – I {Practical}
  • BM3707 : Biochemical Engineering Laboratory {Practical}
  • BM3709 : Bioprocess Optimization Laboratory {Practical}
  • BM3710 : Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory {Practical}
  • BM375 : Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory {Practical}
  • BM377 : Bioprocess Instrumentation and Control Laboratory {Practical}
  • BM380 : Biochemical Engineering Laboratory {Practical}

Ph.D. Students [11]
Exploration of Marine Microbes for Bioethanol Production from Lignocellulosic Substrates in Seawater Medium
Binita Dev
Enrolled: Jun 2017
Graduated :  Dec 2023
Supervisor
Mathematical Modelling of Microalgal Cultivation in Open Ponds and Bioprocess Optimization for Biodiesel Production
Bunushree Behera
Enrolled: Jul 2015
Graduated :  Jul 2021
Supervisor
Biological Synthesis of Metal / Metal Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Food Safety
Bhaskar Das
Enrolled: Jan 2016
Graduated :  Jun 2021
Supervisor
Machine Learning Prediction and Process Optimization of Microwave-Assisted Production of Biochar
Mari Selvam S
Enrolled: Jan 2019
Thesis Submitted
Supervisor
Engineering strategies to enhance struvite crystallization from urine for fertilizing applications
Nageshwari K
Enrolled: Jan 2020
Thesis Submitted
Supervisor
Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology
Rayanee Chaudhuri
Enrolled: Jul 2019
Continuing
Supervisor
Bio-Instrumentation development for resource recovery
Baishali Dey
Enrolled: Sep 2020
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
Electrocoagulation of Urine as Struvite
Alisha Zaffar
Enrolled: Jan 2021
Continuing
Supervisor
Drying
Durgawati
Enrolled: Sep 2020
Continuing
Co-Supervisor
Extraction of Cellulose from Wastepaper for Environmental Applications
Muhil Raj P
Enrolled: Aug 2021
Continuing
Supervisor
Hydroponics for biofortifying microgreens
Dibyabharati Panda
Enrolled: Jul 2023
Continuing
Supervisor
Executive Ph.D. Students [1]
Microbial Population of Kombucha Bevarage and the Cellulosic Biomass Produced from the Waste Tea Leaves
Susanta Pradhan
Enrolled: Oct 2020
Continuing
Supervisor

Awards And Honours
  • Fellowship for participation in 2nd BRICS Young Scientist Forum under the theme “Building Young Scientists’ Leadership in Science, Technology and Innovation” on 11-15th Jul, 2017 at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou (China),   2017
  • Best paper award in 2nd International conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment - 2017, on 20-22nd Jul’ 2017 by Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology in collaboration with Cape Breton University, Sydney, Canada IARC Center for United Nations India Smart Grid Forum and NIWE in India.,   2017
  • Young Faculty of the Year – 2017, award from Arunai International Research Foundation (AIRF), India,   2017
  • Best paper award in International conference on Environmental Engineering and Applications - 2016, on 25-27th Jul’ 2016 by Asia Pacific Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering society held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,   2016
  • Young scientists of the year – 2016, award from National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi, India.,   2016
  • Hiyoshi Young Leaf Award – 2015, a joint collaborative award from Hiyoshi Ecological Services Pvt. Ltd., India and Hiyoshi Corporation, Japan.,   2015
  • Best paper award in International conference on Environmental Impact in Manufacturing, Biotechnology and Construction-2015, on 22nd Feb’ 2015 by International Society for Scientific Research and Development held at San Diego, USA.,   2015
  • International travel grant from IIT Madras to participate in International conference on Environmental Engineering and Technology on 13-15th Jul’ 2011 at Amsterdam (The Netherlands),   2011
  • Fellowship for Invitation Program for Science and Technological Human Resources under Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youth (JENESYS) Programme 2011 (2nd Batch) on 24th Oct’ to 4th Nov’ 2011 organised by Japan International Cooperation Center (Japan),   2011
  • Ph.D. fellowship from Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India from Jan’ 10 – Aug’ 12 for the project “Treatment of volatile organic compound emissions from pharmaceutical industries” (India),   2010
  • Senior Research Fellowship from Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India from Jul’ 07 – Dec’ 09 for the project “Development of mathematical model for cleanup of Chromium contaminated aquifers” (India),   2007
  • Best paper award in Biotechnology – Recent Trends & Issues on 6-7th Oct’ 2006, held at Anna University by National Biological Association for Students, A student wing of All India Biotech Association, India.,   2006
  • Best paper award in BIOXPLORE’05 on 14-15th Feb’ 2005 by Vivekananda college of Engineering for Women, Tiruchengodu, Tamilnadu, India.,   2005
  • National Children’s Science Congress Award – 1994, sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Human Resources Development and Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.,   1994
Memberships / Fellowships
  • Member, International Bioprocessing Association (IBA) (#161),   2017
  • Member, Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI) (#2048),   2017
  • Member, Biochemical Technology Society (BTS) (#5346-2754-3178-1086),   2017
  • Member, International Society of Paddy and Water Environment Engineering (PAWEES) (#90009126),   2017
  • Member, Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES) (#201943),   2016
  • Member, Institution of Engineers India (IEI) (#157439),   2016
  • Member, National Environmental Science Academy (NESA) (#1859),   2016
  • Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG) (#153841),   2015
  • Member, International Society for Research and Development (ISRD) (#SR3140900111),   2015
  • Member, Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) (#7771),   2014
  • Member, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) (#88098),   2013
  • Member, IIT Madras Alumni Association (IITMAA),   2012
  • Member, World Academy of Science Engineering and Technology (WASET),   2011