Dr. P. Priyadharsini

Assistant Professor (Research)

Mobile: +91-942435421
Email ID (Personal) : priyadharsinip89@gmail.com
Email ID (Official)   : priyadharsini.irc@sathyabama.ac.in

Educational Information

Research Interests

• Cellulose, Hemicellulose & Lignin Applications: Sustainable material and biochemical development from lignocellulosic biomass.
• Bioethanol Production: Conversion of lignocellulosic biomass, algae, and food waste into bioethanol.
• Hydrogels & Aerogels: Cellulose based hydrogel and aerogel synthesis for environmental and industrial uses.
• Bio-Silica Coatings: Development of bio-silica derived coatings for protective and functional applications.

Research Projects

Patents

Publications

1. Punniyakotti Varadharajan, G., Ramar, K., Jayaseelan, A. et al. AI and ML in Mitigating Membrane Fouling in Heavy Metal Wastewater Treatment: A Review on Recent Trends and Future Industrial Outlook. Arch Computat Methods Eng (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-025-10434-1.
2. J Arun, P Priyadharsini, S Shyam, M Subathra, KP Gopinath, S Nachiappan, S Naveen,A review on conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) to methanol and methane by photocatalytic reactors: a comparative analysis with algae-based CO2 sequestration, https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.70086
3. Jayaseelan Arun, Panneerselvam SundarRajan, Kirubanandam Grace Pavithra, Packiyadoss Priyadharsini, Sivaprasad Shyam, Rangarajan Goutham, Quynh Hoang Le, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi,New insights into microbial electrolysis cells (MEC) and microbial fuel cells (MFC) for simultaneous wastewater treatment and green fuel (hydrogen) generation, Fuel, 2024, 235.
4. Packiyadhas, P., Sivaperumal, S.K. & Murugesan, S, A Comprehensive Review of Food Waste: Composition, Current Management, Thermal Treatment, Valorisation into Bioproducts and Sustainable Development Goals Linkages, J Mater Cycles Waste Manag (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-024-02153-9.
5. P Priyadharsini, P SundarRajan, K Grace Pavithra, S Naveen, S SanjayKumar, D Gnanaprakash, J Arun, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Nanohybrid photocatalysts in dye (Colorants) wastewater treatment: Recent trends in simultaneous dye degradation, hydrogen production, storage and transport feasibility, Journal of Cleaner Production,2023.
6. P Priyadharsini, N Nirmala, SS Dawn, A Baskaran, P SundarRajan, KP Gopinath, J Arun, Genetic improvement of microalgae for enhanced carbon dioxide sequesteration and enriched biomass productivity: Review on CO2 bio-fixation pathways modifications, Algal Research, 2022, 66.
7. J Arun, T Sasipraba, KP Gopinath, P Priyadharsini, S Nachiappan, N Nirmala, SS Dawn, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Influence of biomass and nanoadditives in dark fermentation for enriched bio-hydrogen production: A detailed mechanistic review on pathway and commercialization challenges, Fuel, 2022, 327.
8. N Nirmala, V Shriniti, K Aasresha, J Arun, KP Gopinath, SS Dawn, A Sheeladevi, P Priyadharsini, Kathirvel Birindhadevi, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Removal of toxic metals from wastewater environment by graphene-based composites: A review on isotherm and kinetic models, recent trends, challenges and future directions, Science of the Total Environment, 2022, 840.
9. J Arun, N Nirmala, P Priyadharsini, SS Dawn, A Santhosh, KP Gopinath, M Govarthanan, A mini review on bioderived carbon and its nanocomposites for removal of organic pollutants from waste waters. Materials Letters, 2022, 310.
10. Sivasakthi M & P Priyadharsini (2023) Novel porous ambient temperature cured fly ash geopolymer for lead adsorption from wastewaters, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 2023.
11. Priyadharsini P, Dawn S.S, Arun. J. Four Stroke Diesel Engine Performance and Emission studies of Ethanol Recovered from Kappaphycus alvarezii reject -Solid Food Waste Mixed Substrates and  its Blends, Chemosphere,2021, 291.
12. Priyadharsini P, Dawn, S.S. Optimization of fermentation conditions using response surface methodology (RSM) with kinetic studies for the production of bioethanol from rejects of Kappaphycus alvarezii and solid food waste. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023, 13.
13. J Arun, V Shriniti, S Shyam, P Priyadharsini, KP Gopinath, R Sivaramakrishnan, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, A Pugazhendhi, Technical insights on various routes of hydrogen production from pharmaceutical, hydrothermal, sewage and textile wastewaters: Cost comparison and challenges, Fuel, 2023, 340.
14. Priyadharsini Packiyadhas & Dawn Shanmuganantham Selvanantham (2020): Compositional and structural evaluation of Kappaphycusalvarezii rejects and solid food waste blends for bio ethanol production, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 2020.
15. J Jayaprabakar, SS Dawn, A Ranjan, P Priyadharsini, RJ George, S Sadaf, C Rajeswara Rajha Process optimization for biodiesel production from sheep skin and its performance, emission and combustion characterization in CI engine, Energy, 2019, 174.
16. Priyadharsini. P, S. Theodore David, Joel “Natural dyes and their FT-IR spectroscopy studies” International Journal on Applied Bioengineering, 2014, 8.
17. Jenisha, S. Theodore David, J,  P.Priyadharsini “Schiff base ligand its complexes and their FT-IR spectroscopy studies” International Journal on Applied Bioengineering, 2015, 9.

National Journals & Conference Proceedings

1. Priyadharsini P, Dawn S.S., Investigation of Hydrolysed Solid Food Waste For EnhancedBioethanol Production Using Baker’s Yeast- An Ecological Waste To Energy Biofuel Technology ICASISET - 2020 (Conference proceedings).
2. Priyadharsini Packiyadhas, Sathish Kumar Ramachandran M, Sivasakthi Murugesan, A Review on Carbon   Capture, Utilization And Storage (CCUS): Market Exploration And Their Impact On Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, National Conference on Waste to Energy, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (NCWECCUS-2023).
3. P. Priyadharsini, J. Arun, Dawn S, Algae biomass derived biobutanol production: A review on current status, downstream process, cost analysis, challenges and future directions” at International Conference on Trends in Energy and Environmental Research for Sustainable Development (TEERSD-2023
4. Jenisha, S. Theodore David, J P.Priyadharsini “Schiff Base Ligand Its Complexes And Their Analysis” National Journal on Chembiosis., 2014, 5
5. Priyadharsini. P, S. Thodore David, Joel “Corrosion Inhibition and Antimicrobial Activity Of Some Natural Dyes” National Journal on Chembiosis, 2014, 5.

Book Chapters

1. Priyadharsini P., Kanchan Soni, N Nirmala, S Sanjay Kumar, SS Dawn, Ashima Bagaria, J Arun (2024). Emerging Contaminants and Ways to Reduce It. In: Shah, M.P. (eds) Microbial Remediation of Hazardous Chemicals from Water & Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62898-6_12
2. Priyadharsini P., Sarojadevi, S., Anitha, S.A., Dawn, S.S., Nirmala, N., Arun, J. (2022). Waste to Chemicals. In: Jacob-Lopes, E., Queiroz Zepka, L., Costa Deprá, M. (eds) Handbook of Waste Biorefinery. Springer, ISBN: 978-3-03-106562-0
3. Soni K, Priyadharsini P, Dawn SS, Nirmala N, Santhosh A, Ashima B, Arun J, (2023). Phytoremediation of Metals and Radionuclides. In: Shah, M.P. (eds) Modern Approaches in Waste Bioremediation. Springer, ISBN: 978-981-99-2435-6
4. Priyadharsini P, Nirmala N, Dawn SS, Soni K, Ashima B, Rahman SAA, Arun J (2023). Application of Nanomaterials for the Removal of Heavy Metal from Wastewater, Advanced Application of Nanotechnology to Industrial Wastewater ISBN: 978-981-99-2598-8
5. Arun J, Nirmala N, Dawn SS, Priyadharsini P, Sathish Kumar B, Kabilan K (2023). Microalgae-based processes for resource recovery from municipal wastewater treatment plants, Resource Recovery in Municipal Waste Waters ISBN: 9780323993487
6. Marimuthu, C., Arun, J., Subathra, M., Priyadharsini, P., Nirmala, N., Sarojadevi, S. (2023). Microalgae for Treating Wastewater. In: Shah, M.P. (eds) Sustainable Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Pollution Control. Springer,Singapore. ISBN 978-981-99-2560-5
7. Arun J, Priyadharsini P, Nirmala N, Dawn SS, Kanchan Soni, Bagaria Ashima, Rahman SAA (2023), Application of Nanomaterials for the Removal of Heavy Metal from Wastewater. ISBN: 978-981-99-25988
8. Rahman SAA, Priyadharsini P., C. Marimuthu, S. Sridhar, J. Arun (2024), Bioremediation, phytoremediation, and mycoremediation of wastewater. ISBN: 9780443138843

Awards & Honors

1. Selected and invited as a Visiting Researcher at National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon, France (INSA, Lyon).
2. Best Researcher Award (India's Teaching awards 2025) from DevElet Technologies LLP, India
3. Best Paper Award “Algae biomass derived bioethanol production: A review of on current status, downstream processes, cost analysis, challenges and future directions from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, India
4. Recognition of research publications in High Impact Journals from Sathyabma Institute of Science and Technology
5. Organic Pot - Selected 2nd best idea by Anna University during the Confederation for Women Entrepreneurs (COWE) Tamil Nadu.
6. Patho-Controller.Selected best Idea by ABLE India during Biotechnology Entrepreneurship Student Program

National/International Conference & Events Organized

• A Research Exploration for Novel and Eco-Friendly Waste Handling Techniques Commemorating National Science Day (2025)
• A Training Programme on “Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Palm Leaf Craft Entrepreneurship”, conducted at Kumizhi Village, Chennai, to commemorate International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (December 2025), supported by Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA).
• A Free Dental Screening and Treatment Camp, conducted at the Government Higher Secondary School, Karanaipudhucheri Village (December 2025), supported by Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA).
• National Conference on “Energy Transition 4.0: Clean, Green And Smart Technologies for Biofuels Production” Et4bio-2025
• One-Day Training on Proximate Analysis and Characterization of Biomass for Bio ethanol Production (Convener)
• One-day Training on Biomass Fermentation and Distillation for Bioethanol Production (Convener)
• One-Day Training Cum Workshop on ATR FT-IR Spectroscopy And Interpretation for Science & Engineering Applications(Co- Convener)
• One day Training on Biofuel Compositional Analysis and Data Interpretation Techniques using Gas Chromatography- Flame Ionization Detector &Thermal Conductivity Detector (GC- FID/TCD) (Co- Convener)
• One Day Training on Biodiesel Production and Characterization as per ASTM Standards (Co- Convener)
• Two Weeks Intensive Training on Resourceful Waste Conversion Technologies
• An Awareness Programme on Rural Women's Skill Development and Employability associated with UBA to commemorate Women's Equality Day on 7th August 2025 at Kumizhi Village
• An awareness program on startup initiation in Kumizhi Village associated with UBA, commemorating "National Startup Day,
• An awareness programme on "Nutrients in Food" associated with DST- STI- HUB, commemorating World Food Day at Aadhanur, Kattumannar Kovil taluk, Cuddalore district.

Social Media

• GooleScholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=A3c07pQAAAAJ&hl=en
• Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57207694608
• WoS: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/op/publications/summary?state=%7B%7D
• Orcid ID : https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9020-1022

Additional responsibility

Serving as Village Coordinator from Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Scheme at Kumizhi Village, Chennai

Activities:

• Participated in the Gram Sabha meeting held on 23 November 2024 at Kumizhi Village, Kaatankulathur Block, through UBA coordinators from Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, focusing on understanding village needs, identifying local challenges, and providing expert inputs for sustainable rural development.
• Participated in the Gram Sabha meeting held on 26 January 2025 at Kumizhi Village, Kaatankulathur Block, through UBA coordinators from Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, focusing on understanding village needs, identifying local challenges, and providing expert inputs for sustainable rural development.
• An Awareness Programme on Startup Initiation, organized jointly by the Centre for Waste Management and the Indian System of Medicine Laboratory, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, at Kumizhi Village, to commemorate National Startup Day (January 2025), supported by Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA).
• An Awareness Programme on Rural Women’s Skill Development and Employability, organized jointly by the Centre for Waste Management and the Indian System of Medicine Laboratory, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, to commemorate Women’s Equality Day (August 2025), supported by Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA).
• A Training Programme on “Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Palm Leaf Craft Entrepreneurship”, conducted at Kumizhi Village, Chennai, to commemorate International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (December 2025), supported by Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA).
• A Free Dental Screening and Treatment Camp, conducted at the Government Higher Secondary School, Karanaipudhucheri Village (December 2025), supported by Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA).

Reviewer for Journals

1. Journal of King Saud University – Science
2. Food Science & Nutrition
3. Journal of Energy Research and Reviews
4. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy
5. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management
6. Environmental Quality Management
7. Journal of Material Sciences Research and Reviews
8. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science
9. Journal of Applied Physical Science International
10. Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition
11. Archives of Current Research International