Prof Namasivayam Vasudevan
Emeritus Scientist
| Department of Biotechnology
Anna University, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Expertise:
Environmental Sciences
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Projects
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36 Years 1 Month Total Experience
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Professional Recognition
Devang Metha Award for Best Professor in Environmental Science
2018
Devang Metha Business School, Mumbai
Dr.C.R.Krishnamoorthy Award for Best Research Paper
2018
Anna University
Tamilnadu Scientist Award in Environmental Science (Photo: Award received from Chief Minister of TN Hon’ble Edappadi Palaniswami
2017
Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Govt. of Tamilnadu.
Wenlock Prize for Best Research Publication
2017
Anna University
Dr.C.R. Krishnamoorthy Award for Best Research Paper
2017
Anna University
Dr.C.R. Krishnamoorthy Award for Best Research Paper
2016
Anna University
Active Consultant Award for contribution in the field of Environmental Sciences
2011
Anna University
Certificate of Commemoration of 25 years of unblemished service in Anna University
2016
Anna University
Hiyoshi Think of Ecology Award for Dedication and Outstanding research in the field of Environmental Conservation and Protection
2010
Hiyoshi Corporation, Japan
Visiting Professor for Bioprocess development and Training at Bio-Pract GmbH, Berlin, Germany
1998
GIZ, Germany
DST Young Scientist Project Award for two years
1996
Department of Science and Technology, GoI
UNESCO Fellowship Award for research at the Dept. of Microbiology (Prof. Rita R. Colwell), University of Maryland, USA
1994
UNESCO, New Delhi
BOYSCAST Young Scientist Fellowship Award for research at Gesellschaft fur Biotechnologische Forschung, (GBF) Germany.(Prof. K.N.Timmis
1993
Department of Science and Technology, GoI
Community & Membership
Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University
Member, Board of StudiesBiotechnology Department, Vinayaka Missions University, TN
Member, Board of StudiesEnvironmental Science Department, Goa University, Goa
Member, Board of StudiesBiotechnology Department, Vel Tech University, Chennai
Member, Board of StudiesCentre for Environmental Studies, Anna University
Member of Academic CouncilNational Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Zonal Lab, Chennai
Member, Board of GovernorNandha Engineering College, Erode
Member, Board of GovernorIndian Water Works Association
Life MemberAssociation of Microbiologists of India, Chennai Unit
Life MemberAcademy of Sciences, Chennai
TreasurerSociety of Biological Chemists, India
Life MemberPersonal Details
Doctor of Philosophy
N/A
Emeritus Scientist
May 2022 – Present
Anna University, Chennai
| Department of Biotechnology
Professor
May 2008 – Sep 2020
Anna University, Chennai
| Department of Civil Engineering
Associate Professor
Jun 1998 – May 2008
Anna University, Chennai
| Department of Civil Engineering
Assistant Professor
Jan 1991 – May 1998
Anna University, Chennai
Research Associate
Jun 1988 – May 1990
ICAR Central Institute for Research on Goats
Agricultural Sciences
Scholarly Work
Development of a platform technology to reduce the load on incinerators used for disposal of absorbent hygiene products (AHP
OtherStudents Innovative Project—Comprehensive treatment of secondary treated greywater for reuse in irrigation and ground water recharge
CompletedTreatment of greywater for reuse using Constructed wetland system
CompletedComprehensive study on Polluted River Stretches for upstream and downstream of river Cooum
CompletedDegradation of chlorophenols by a moderately halophilic Arthrobacter sp
CompletedBioremediation of petroleum oil sludge
CompletedPurification of drinking by using Ceramic membranes
CompletedImprovement of drinking water quality from surface water ponds by applying zero energy technologies
CompletedDevelopment of Eco-friendly and cost effective method for improving the quality of secondary treated domestic wastewater
CompletedRemoval of Phosphate from Pond water
CompletedFeasibility study of growing energy crops at municipal solid waste dumps
CompletedTreatment of Crocodile pond wastewater
CompletedFeasibility studies on bioremediation of contaminated water bodies by application of Effective Microorganisms
CompletedIsolation and characterization of selected polyaromatic hydrocarbon utilizing bacterial strain from marine environment
CompletedStudies on adsorption capacities and leaching behaviour of heavy metals in soils used for root zone treatment plant
CompletedWater quality Management at American School, Taramani, Chennai
CompletedDetoxification of chlorinated aromatic substances by a Pseudomonas sp. For bioremediation of contaminated soils
CompletedLocation and cloning of crude oil degradation genes from a Pseudomonas sp. to a halophilic bacterium
CompletedBiotreatment of Polyaromatic hydrocarbons contaminated soil
CompletedSolubilization and Detoxification of polyaromatic hydrocarbons by Pseudomonas sp
CompletedBiodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons and bioremediation of contaminated soil by Pseudomonas fluorescens
Biodegradation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons by increasing their bioavailability
Survey and bioremediation of chemical pesticide contamination in agricultural soils of Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu
Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by a bacterial consortium from marine environment
Application of halophilic microorganisms in the treatment of soak liquor from Tannery
Integrated biological and chemical treatment of anaerobically digested distillery wastewater
Treatment of saltwater crocodile pond wastewater using constructed wetland system
Studies on the degradation of phenolic compounds by a moderately halophilic bacterial consortium
An integrated study on the biological treatment of nitrate nitrogen laden aquaculture wastewater
Bioremediation of Endosulfan and other pesticide residues in agricultural soil
Phosphae removal from secondary treated municipal wastewater by Stephylococcus aureus
Sewage treatment through constructed wetland system tailed by nanocomposite clay filter
Genetically engineered bacterial biosensor system for detection of PFOA and PFOS in water samples
Assessment of drinking water and beverages and development of an enzyme based biosensor for detection of phthalate esters
Biodegradation of polychlorinated biphenyls by a bacterial consortium isolated from contaminated soil
Treatment of pyrethroid pesticide industry wastewater by halotolerant bacteria using anaerobic-post aerobic sequencing batch reactor
Mitigation of methane in municipal dumpsite and paddy fields using methanotrophs
Synthesis of tannery sludge template nanocomposite for heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation
8. A method for detection of phthalate esters in drinking water and beverages
N. Vasudevan & A. Jayshree
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Application No. :
201941042605
Filed :
21-10-2019
Published :
30-11--0001
Published
7. A method to manufacture copper nanoparticles by aqua-chemical reduction of copper based salts
N. Vasudevan & A. Jayshree
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Patent No. :
399447
Filed :
05-04-2019
Published :
30-11--0001
Published
6. Method for detecting PFOA and PFOS in water samples using Genetically Engineering Bacterial Biosensor
Dr. N. Vasudevan & G. Sunantha
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Application No. :
201841015253
Filed :
23-04-2018
Published :
30-11--0001
Published
5. A method for the treatment and recirculation of aquaculture wastewater
Dr. N. Vasudevan
& V. R. Manoj
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Patent No. :
295017
Filed :
14-06-2010
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
4. A method for biodegradation of chlorophenols by a halotolerant bacterial consortium under saline conditions
Dr. N. Vasudevan
& Veenagayathri
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Patent No. :
282627
Filed :
27-04-2010
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
3. A synthetic carrier for biofilm attachment for wastewater treatment
Dr.N.Vasudevan
& R. Kanimozhi
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Patent No. :
273394
Filed :
30-03-2009
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
2. A process for the treatment of distillery waste water using aerobic sequencing batch reactor
Dr.N.Vasudevan
& R. Kanimozhi
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Patent No. :
275037
Filed :
16-03-2009
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
1. A process for the biological treatment of an industrial effluent
Dr.N.Vasudevan
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Patent No. :
237603
Filed :
13-09-2006
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
9. A process for the production of value-added products from urine from diabetic patients.
N.Vasudevan
M. Sumathi and O.Greeshma
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Patent No. :
356211
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
10. A process for the production of commercially important products from human urine
N. Vasudevan and M. Sumathi
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Patent No. :
374611
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
11. A process for treating of pesticide contaminated water
N. Vasudevan and O.Greeshma
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Patent No. :
415067
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
A novel comprehensive process for production of biogas from used feminine sanitary napkins
Anna University
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Patent No. :
411866
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted