Ph.D., Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada, 2005
M. Tech, Dairy and Food Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India, 2000
B.E., Agricultural Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India, 1998

SEC University Faculty Scholar

Biological and chemical process modeling, simulation & optimization
Sustainable biomass feedstock supply logistics system
Novel biomass densification, torrefaction and thermal conversion technologies
Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Novel routes to produce nano-size cellulose, chemicals & biocomposites