Engineering Research Leader in Waste Treatment and Data-Driven Methods
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Dr. PRATHIBA.R B.Tech, M.E, Ph.D
Banu Nagar, Ambattur,
Chennai - 600053
Mobile:984*******
Email: ***********@*****.***
TOTAL IMPACT FACTOR:50
H-index 11
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic research experience overseeing and coordinating institutional research with expressed purpose to support pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries in the field of waste treatment. Creatively organized research programs balancing department goals and student achievement. Thoughtfully coordinated multiple budgetary and funding details for various research subjects in the department.
Software skills
Business Forecasting, Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Scikit-Learn, Natural language Processing, Feature engineering, Data Visualization, Sentiment Analysis, PowerBI, Selenium
Education
Advanced Master in Data Science – GUVI IIT MADRAS
Ph.D in Engineering (Anna University)
M.E (Environmental Engineering) - First class with distinction
MHRM (Master of Human Resource Management)- First Class
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) - First class with distinction
Professional Experience
Name of the college
Designation
Duration
Vel Tech High Tech Dr Rangarajan Dr Sakunthala Engineering College
Associate Professor
July 2024 – Till Date
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Assistant Professor (SG)
Oct 2021 – July 2024
KGS Enviro Laboratory Pvt Ltd
Assistant Manager
August 2021- October 2021
Alagappa College of Technology- Anna University, Chennai, India
Senior Research Fellow
March 2018- Dec2020
Alagappa College of Technology- Anna University, Chennai, India
Junior Research Fellow
March 2016- March 2018
Alagappa College of Technology- Anna University, Chennai, India
Teaching Fellow
July 2013- March 2016
Veltech Hightech
Dr Rangarajan
Dr Sakunthala Engg college, Chennai, India
Assistant Professor
January 2005- May 2013
Roles & Responsibilities
Developed course and teaching plan before the commencement of academic session.
Head of the Department
Department coordinator for NAAC, AICTE, ISO & NBA regulatory requirements.
Established Reverse osmosis plant for the supply of drinking water in Veltech college campus.
Smart learning and Teaching Methodologies
Concept Mapping, Online and Hybrid Mode
Module Learning
Product Design and Development
Developed agricultural field and harvested the vegetables.
Subject expertise
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Heat Transfer
Mechanical Operations
Process Economics & Industrial Management
Environmental Risk Assessment
Solid and water conservation Engineering
Energy Management
Farm Machinery
Awards
Awarded research grant by University Grants Commission (UGC). (201516-MANF-2015-17-TAM-58352). Area of research is in recovery of valuable hydrocarbons for fuel production from plastic waste.
Pudhuemei Pen award from TANISHQ, India
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER- EDWIN GROUP OF JOURNALS
RECEIVED AWARD FOR CUTTING EDGE RESEARCHERS
PROPOSAL UNDER REVIEW IN MINISTRY OF NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY”
GRAB AWARDS FOR “BEST YOUNG RESEARCHER” 2023
Patents
1.Digital camera system for weed identification using machine learning algorithm- published 2024
2.Machine learning based water accessibility and supply management systems for paddy fields- published 2024
3.Automatic water dispenser hanging rainy pot – integrating sensor-based irrigation for efficient water use- published 2025
4.Drinking water reminder – an IoT-enabled device encouraging healthy hydration habits. published 2025
5.Ammo Spritz: Surfactant spray – development of an eco-friendly cleaning agent. published 2025
6.Breeze Pro personal air cooler – low-energy thermoelectric cooling system. published 2025
7.Leafy Nest home hydroponics – compact urban farming system. published 2025
8.Vehicle electromagnetic safety shield – protecting passengers and electronics from EMI. published 2025
9.Economical ultrasonic smart eyewear for visually impaired navigation. published 2025
International Journal Publications
[1].V.R. Srenyvasan, S. Muthuvel, M.K. Rahiman, S.S. Khan, P. Rex, Journal of Water Process Engineering Zinc manganese oxide spinel phase nanomaterial layered on solar stills applications : An analytical study for improved performance compared with machine learning methods, J. Water Process Eng. 71 (2025) 107363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107363. Impact factor: 6.3 (Q1-Engg)
[2].Rex, P., Meenakshisundaram, N. & Barmavatu, P. Sustainable valorisation of kitchen waste through greenhouse solar drying and microwave pyrolysis– technology readiness level for the production of biochar. J Environ Health Sci Engineer (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40201-024-00909-x. Impact factor: 3.4 (Q1-Engg)
[3].Rahiman M, K., S, S., Rex, P., S, T., Khan, S.S., 2024. Internal combustion engine fuel synthesis, suitability, physical property evaluation using mixing models and backpropagation ANN algorithm. Eng. Appl. Artif. Intell. 132, 107970. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engappai.2024.107970. Impact factor: 8.1 (Q1-Engg)
[4].Rex, P., Miranda, L.R., 2023. Co pyrolysis of real world plastics polystyrene, polypropylene and low density polyethylene, its thermal behaviour and kinetic studies. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-05227-7. Impact factor: 3.1 (Q1)
[5].Prathiba Rex, Rahiman, K., Ismail, M., Meenakshisundaram, N., Barmavatu, P., & Bharadwaj, A. V. S. L. S. (2023). Agricultural Biomass Waste to Biochar : A Review on Biochar Applications Using Machine Learning Approach and Circular Economy. Impact factor:3.18 (Q1)
[6].Prathiba Rex,, Ganesan, V., Sivashankar, V. et al. (2022) Prospective review for development of sustainable catalyst and absorbents from biomass and application on plastic waste pyrolysis. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04292-8. Impact factor:3.5 (Q1)
[7].Prathiba R, Shruthi M, Lima Rose Miranda (2018) “Pyrolysis of polystyrene waste in the presence of activated carbon in conventional and microwave heating using modified thermocouple” Waste Management, 76, 528-536. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2018.03.029. Impact factor: 8.82
[8].Prathiba R, Lima Rose Miranda (2019) “Catalytic activity of acid-treated biomass for the degradation of expanded polystyrene waste” Environ Sci Pollut Res, 27, 438-455 doi:10.1007/s11356-019-07034-5. Impact factor: 5.190
[9].Prathiba R, Immanuel Palies Masilamani, Lima Rose Miranda (2020) “Microwave pyrolysis of polystyrene and polypropylene mixtures using different activated carbon from biomass” Journal of the Energy Institute, 93,1819-1832, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2020.03.013. Impact factor: 6.47
[10].Nethaji Mariappan, Prathiba R (2012) “Environment assessment of industrial landfill site in Tamil Nadu” International Journal of Current Research Vol. 4, Issue, 10, pp.252-2. Impact factor: 8.132
[11].Premalatha N, Prathiba R, Michael Angelo Miranda, Lima Rose Miranda (2021)“Catalytic degradation of plastic waste using sugarcane bagasse catalyst” Journal of Material cycles and Waste management. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-021-01188-6. Impact factor:3.1
[12].Velmurugan, G., Shankar, V. S., Rahiman, M. K., Prathiba, R., Dhilipnithish, L. R., & Khan, F. A. (2022). Materials Today : Proceedings Effectiveness of silica
addition on the mechanical properties of jute / polyester based natural composite. Materials Today: Proceedings, xxxx. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.08.138
[13]. G., Shankar, Velmurugan,V. S., Rahiman, M. K., Prathiba, R., Dhilipnithish, L. R., & Khan, F. A. (2023). Materials Today : Proceedings Effect of On-Farm Storage Structure on Physical and Bio-Chemical Changes in Aggregatum Onion” https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.09.429.
[14].Prathiba R (2022) Comparison of Nutrient Management Practices along with application of Novel Fytovita on Plant Height of Brinjal. J Pharm Negat Results 13:533–539. https://doi.org/10.47750/pnr.2022.13.s04.059. Impact factor:0.128
[15].K, S. K., & Prathiba, R. (2023). Analysis of Direct Wet Seeded Rice Growth and Hand Weeding on Different Herbicides. 10, 2131–2138. Impact factor:0.128
[16].Prathiba R (2023) Comparison of Hand Weeding Techniques and Different Herbicide Types on Direct Wet Seeded Rice Yield. 10:2123–2130. Impact factor:0.93
[17].Prathiba Rex, (2023) Journal of material cycles and management “Mixed plastic waste pyrolysis of polystyrene, polypropylene and low-density polyethylene. Studies on effect of polymer-to-polymer ratio and its kinetics” Under Review. Impact factor: 3.5
[18].Prathiba Rex (2023) Catalytic Pyrolysis of Mixed Plastic waste Using Synthesized Composite Catalyst, Springer proceedings in energy. Impact factor:0.2
International Conferences
[1].Prathiba R “Agricultural Waste Processing: Unlocking Value for Sustainable Materials” International Conference on Polymers, Composites, Nanocomposites & Biocomposites – 2024, Mahatma Gandhi University – Kottayam, Kerala.
[2].Prathiba R “Integrated Development Of Biochar From Sewage Sludge And Microplastics With Microalgae Bio-Intervention For Cadmium Removal From Wastewater” Recycle 2025 – IIT Guwahati.
Book
Prathiba Rex, 2026." Artificial neural networks for prediction of biochar yield, development of functional catalysts, and their application in bioremediation" In Riti Kappor (Ed.) Biochar based Catalysts For Environmental contaminants: (130 - 137). Elsevier.
REFERENCE
1. Dr Lima Rose Miranda
Professor and Head
Phd Supervisor
Department of Chemical Engg
A.C.Tech, Anna University, Chennai-25
Mob.No : 91-944**-*****
e-mail: ***************@*****.***
2. Dr. Helen Kalavathy
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Engg
A.C.Tech, Anna University, Chennai-25
Mob.no: 91-988**-*****
E-mail: **************@*****.***
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Date of Birth : 13/01/1983.
Languages : Tamil, English, French, Hindi
Marital Status : Married
Religion : Christian (Roman Catholic)
Nationality : Indian
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the details furnished above are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place: Chennai
Date: 23/03/2026
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