Faculty Members


Dr. K.N. Sheeba

     

Academic Profile
  • Ph.D., (Energy Engineering), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 2009
  • M.Tech (Energy Engineering), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 2002
  • B.Tech(Chemical Engineering),Dr.M.G.R.Engineering College, Maduravoyal, 2000
Specialization
  • Energy Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Fuels and Combustion Technology
Professional Interests
  • Solar energy
  • Power production from bio energy
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Simulation
Work Experience
  • Research Associate in Centre for Energy& Environmental Science And Technology (CEESAT), UK-INDIA-REC project, NIT Trichy.
  • Lecturer, SASTRA University, Tanjore
  • Assistant Professore, NIT Trichy
Membership in Professional Bodies
  • Life member in Solar Energy Society of India.
  • Life member in National Society of Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power, 2010.
  • Life member in Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2011.
  • Life member in Institution of Engineers, 2011.
Honours
  • Biography included in the 28th edition of Who’s Who in the world 2011.
  • Young scientist award, DST Fast Track young scientists scheme, 2009.
  • Reviewer for Energy for sustainable development-Elsevier and Energy sources-Part A-Taylor & Francis.
  • Awarded by Petroleum Conservation Research Association for active participation in the workshop conducted by them.
  • Awarded second prize in for academic proficiency for B.Tech-Chemical Engineering
  • Awarded second prize in for academic proficiency for M.Tech-Energy Engineering.
  • Awards received for Literary competitions such as elocution and essay writing.
Sponsored Research Projects
  • Young Scientist Fast Track Project Proposal on “Combined Pyrolysis And Steam Gasification To Establish Multi Fuel Production With Maximised Hydrogen Yield” worth 13.8 lakhs.
Guidance
  • PhD Guidance : Mr. Prakash, pyrolysis and steam gasification of various biomass fuels
  • M.S. Guidance : Mr. Gangadhar, Ash characteristics in coal blending process
Training
  • Undergone a training programme on Biomass gasification from 01/01/2008 to 30/01/2008 at University of Saskatchewan, Canada under TEQIP.
Memberships In Professional Bodies
  • Life member in Solar Energy Society of India, 2007.
  • Life member in National Society of Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power, 2010.
  • Life member in Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2011.
  • Life member in Institution of Engineers, 2011.
  • Life member in The Society for Advancement of Electrochemical Science and Technology, Karaikudi, 2012.
Other Activities
  • Associate Dean (Students welfare)
  • Warden for Opal hostel from 1st July 2012.
  • TEQIP Nodal officer for Equity Plan, 2013.
  • Associate warden for Opal ladies hostel from 2002 to December 2008.
  • Warden for Opal ladies hostel from January 2009 to 30th November 2010.
  • Staff Advisor for Pragyan 2008 and Pragyan 2009.
  • Faculty Advisor for NITTFEST 2010.
  • Other committees such as Convocation, NBA, Festember, etc.

    • Projects Undertaken
    • A project titled “Combined pyrolysis and steam gasification to establish multi fuel production with maximized hydrogen yield” worth of Rs 12.30 lakhs has been sanctioned under Fast Track young scientists scheme-2009.
    • Faculty Coordinator for setting up of an Automatic Solar Radiation Monitoring Station at CEESAT, NITT sanctioned by CWET-MNRE.
    • Co- PI for the consultancy project on Monitoring of sea bed and sea water quality sanctioned by Ministry of Environment and Forests for 19 lakhs.
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    Contact Address
     Dr. K.N.Sheeba
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Chemical Engineering
    National Institute of Technology
    Tirchy 620 015.
    E-mail : sheeba@nitt.edu