Dr.S.MARIRAJ MOHAN
Associate Professor
Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of technology
Vellore – 632002
[email protected]
+91-9865186845
PROFILE
Research Areas:
Biological Treatment of wastewater; Air pollution monitoring and modelling; Physico-Chemical Treatment of water and wastewater.
To Potential PhD candidates
I have 5 PhD position in aforesaid research domain. Interested candidates can send their resume/CV to me and apply through proper channel..
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), Anna University, Chennai, Feb 2012.
M.E. (Environmental Engineering), College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Jan 2002.
B.E. (Civil Engineering), Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, Apr 2000.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor, Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore – 632002 since April 2023
Assistant Professor, Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering & Technology , Karaikudi-630003 from August 2006 to Apr 2023
Teaching Research Associate , Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai Sep 2003 – August 2006.
TEACHING
COURSES TAUGHT:
Environmental Engineering I (UG)
Environmental Engineering II (UG)
Environmental Engineering Laboratory (UG)
Biological Treatment of wastewater. (PG)
Air Pollution and Control (PG)
Unit operation and Unit process laboratory (PG)
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers:
1. Mariraj Mohan, S.Nagalakshmi, “Enhanced membrane fouling control in a Hybrid membrane bioreactor with coarse and fine pore sponge pre-filters”, Environmental Engineering Research, Vol 29(2),2024, https://doi.org/10.4491/eer.2023.154; eISSN:2005-968X, pISSN : 1226-1025
2.Mariraj Mohan, T.Swathi, “Evaluation of the effect of copper on the restart of a novel combined two-stage anaerobic digester”, Water and Environment Journal, 2023, ISSN:1747-6593 Accepted for publication
3.Mariraj Mohan, T.Swathi, “Enhanced Copper Removal and Biogas Production Through Intermittent Operation of Coupled Modified Upflow With SGBR Treating Copper-Containing Wastewater”, Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, 2023, Print ISSN: 1582-9596 eISSN: 1843-3707, Accepted for Publication
4.Nagalakshmi, S.Mariraj Mohan, “Enhanced membrane fouling control through Self Forming Dynamic Membrane and sponge-wrapped membrane: A Novel membrane bioreactor”, Water Environment Research, e-ISSN:1554-7531,Vol 95(4),2023.https://doi/org/10.1002/wer.10861
5.Mariraj Mohan, T.Swathi, “ Enhanced degradation of the substrate using modified upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor-static granular bed reactor series with varying hydraulic retention time in lab-scale”, Journal of Environmental Engineering, Vol.149(1),2023 ASCE publication, 10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0002079
6.Dharsika, S.Amal Raj, S.Mariraj Mohan, “Evaluation of the factors affecting hydrodynamic characteristics of a hybrid anaerobic baffled reactor“, Current Science, Vol.124(2), 2023, pp. 176-182, ISSN: 0011-3891. doi: 10.18520/cs/v124/i2/176-182
7.Mariraj Mohan, S.Nagalakshmi, “Performance evaluation of membrane bioreactor coupled with self-forming dynamic membrane”, Journal of Environmental Management, Vol 322, 2022, Article no:116107;ISSN 0301-4797, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116107
8.Mariraj Mohan, T.Swathi, “Enhanced biogas production and substrate degradation through the intermittent operation of modified upflow anaerobic sludge blanket-Static Granular bed reactor series”, Water Environment Research, e-ISSN:1554-7531,Vol.94(8),2022. https://doi.org/10.1002/wer.10775.
9.Dharsika, S.Amalraj, S.Mariraj Mohan, “Hydrodynamic behavior and treatment performance of the hybrid anaerobic baffled reactor”, Desalination and Water treatment, Vol 268, Aug 2022,pp.1-11,ISSN Print 1944-3994, ISSN online1944-3986. doi: 10.5004/dwt.2022.28720
10.Mariraj Mohan, T.Swathi, “A review on upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor: Factors affecting performance, modification of configuration and its derivatives”, Water Environment Research, e-ISSN:1554-7531, Vol 94(1),2022. https://doi.org/10.1002/wer.1665.
11.Mariraj Mohan, S.Nagalakshmi, “A review on aerobic self-forming dynamic membrane bioreactor: Formation, performance, fouling and cleaning”, Journal of Water Process Engineering, Vol 37, 2020,Article No.101541: ISSN:2214-7144,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101541
12.M.Lalitha. S.Mariraj Mohan, “Performance Evaluation of Multibed adsorbent on removal of Hexavalent Chromium through various Kinetic Models”, Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management, Vol.26(4),2018, pp.285-298.ISSN:1648-6897;DOI :https://doi.org/10.3846/jeelm.2018.6269
13.Mariraj Mohan, “Vermicomposting of Papermill Sludge with Eisenia fetida for its conversion to Nutrient using different Seed Materials”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India): Series A, Vol. 98(4),2017,pp.545-553,Springer.ISSN:2250-2149 (Bagged Prof.R.C.Singh Prize)
14.Mariraj Mohan, “An overview of particulate dry deposition: measuring methods, deposition velocity and controlling factors” International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol.13(1) 2016 pp.387-402, Springer.ISSN:1735-1472
15.Renuka, S.Mariraj Mohan, S.Amalraj, “Hydrodynamic behavior and its effects on the treatment performance of panelled anaerobic baffle-cum filter reactor” International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol.13(1) 2016 pp.307-318, SpringerISSN:1735-1472
16.Renuka, S.Mariraj Mohan, S.Amalraj, B.Sowmiya, “Performance evaluation of panelled anaerobic baffle-cum-filter reactor in treating municipal wastewater” Ecological Engineering, Vol. 97, pp.1-12, (2016) Elsevier.ISSN:0925-8574
17.Renuka, S.Mariraj Mohan, Sowmiya.B, Amalraj,S, “Performance and Characteristics of Panelled Anaerobic Baffle Cum Filter Reactor” Asian journal of microbiology, biotechnology and Environmental Science. Vol.17(3), (2015) pp 729-734 EM International.ISSN:0972-3005
18.Mariraj Mohan, “Biodegradation of garden waste, market waste using Eisenia fetida & Eudrius Eugenia and assessment of manure quality on Tomoto” Journal of The Institution of Engineers(India):Series A Vol 95 (2), 2014, pp 75-82, Springer.ISSN:2250-2149
19.Mariraj Mohan, “Use of naturalized coagulants in removing laundry waste surfactant using various unit processes in lab-scale”, Journal of Environmental Management. Vol 136, 2014, pp 103-111, Elsevier.ISSN:0301-4797
20.Mariraj Mohan, “Simultaneous Adsorption and biodegradation process in a SBR for treating waste water containing Heavy Metals”, Journal of Environmental Engineering, Vol 140(4),2014, ASCE publication CID No- 04014008-1-04014008-8.ISSN:0733-9372
21.Mariraj Mohan, and K.Hafsa, “Biodegradation of Food waste and raw vegetable peels through composting and vermicomposting using sp. Eudrilus Eugeniae”, The Journal of Solid Waste technology and management, Vol 39(1), pp. 25-34, Feb 2013.ISSN:1088-1697
22.Mariraj Mohan, P.Vanalakshmi,.. “Assessment of water quality in Noyyal river through Water Quality Index”, International Journal of Water resources and Environmental Engineering, Vol. 5(1), pp 35-48, Jan 2013.ISSN: 2141-6613
23.Mariraj Mohan, “Comparative Study of rice straw and ragi straw for the inhibition of Algal Bloom in fresh water”, International Research Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol 1 (6), pp 31-37, Oct 2012. ISSN 2278-3202
24.Mariraj Mohan and K.Rajagopal, “Development of dry deposition velocity model for a typical medium level Indian city Karaikudi”, International Journal of Environmental Engineering. Inderscience Publishers, Vol 4, Nos 1/2, 2012, pp 145-168. DOI :10.1504/IJEE.2012.048099.ISSN:1756-8463
25.Mariraj Mohan and K.Rajagopal, “Spatial and Seasonal Variation of Sulphur dioxide Concentration in Karaikudi”, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 90, pp. 30-36, 2010.ISSN:0251-110X
26.Mariraj Mohan and K.Rajagopal, “Dry deposition flux of atmospheric particles and its Concentration in Karaikudi”, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 89, pp. 3-8, 2008. ISSN:0251-110X
27.Mariraj Mohan, “Development of Dissolved oxygen model and estimation of water quality in Noyyal river”, International Journal of Environmental Pollution Control and Management, Vol 4, No.1, pp 39-55. 2012, ISSN 0975-3842.
Conference papers:
S.Kaliappan, S.Mariraj Mohan, “Influence of Tannery Effluent on Engineering Characteristic of Fine Grained Soil”, An International Conference on Geo- Environmental Engineering, 9-10 DEC 2003,Singapore
Awards
“Prof.R.C Singh Prize from Institution of Engineers (India)” (2017) – @ Udaipur, India.
Online Courses Attended
| S.No | Name of the course | Organiser | Duration | Credit |
| 1. | Solid and Hazardous Waste Management | UGC | July-October 2019. (16 weeks) | 4 credit course |
| 2. | Water Supply Engineering | NPTEL | Jan-Apr 2020 (12 Weeks) | Topper 5% |
| 3. | Pedagogical Innovations And Research Methodology | AICTE | Oct2019-Jan2020 (16Weeks) | — |
| 4. | Ecology and Environment | NPTEL | Sep-Nov 2020 (8 Weeks | Topper 5% |
| 5. | Bioreactor design and Analysis | NPTEL | Jan-Mar 2021(8 Weeks) | Topper |
| 6. | Water and Wastewater5. Treatment | NPTEL | Jan- Apr 2021 (12 Weeks) | Topper |
| 7. | Air Pollution and Control | NPTEL | Jan- Apr 2022(12 Weeks) | Topper 1 % |
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Seminars/Workshop/Conferences Organized
Organized TEQIP II Sponsored National Conference on “Recent Trends in Environmental and Structural Engineering” held on 08/05/2015 at ACGCET, Karaikudi.
Organised TEQIP II Sponsored International Conference on Recent Developments in Civil and Environmental Engineering’16 held from 24/10/2016 to 25/10/2016 at ACGCET , Karaikudi .
Invited Talk:
1.Two Day Virtual National Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering Infrastructure (rACEi-2021) 30th & 31st July, at ACE Engineering College, Hyderabad
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
Institute Level
NSS Program Officer from 2015 to 2018 at ACGCET , Karaikudi
Department Level
Faculty Advisor – 2008,2010,2014,2016,2018,2020 – M. E. Environmental Engineering at ACGCET, Karaikudi
Faculty Advisor – (2017-2021) B.E. Civil Engineering
Time Table in-charge at department level
STUDENTS
PhD students: Thesis Submitted
T.Swathi (2023) Experimental Studies On Combined Modified Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket Reactor – Static Granular Bed Reactor Series in Treating Wastewater
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF MODIFIED
MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR FOR TREATING
SYNTHETIC WASTEWATER
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF MODIFIED
MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR FOR TREATING
SYNTHETIC WASTEWATER
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF MODIFIED
MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR FOR TREATING
SYNTHETIC WASTEWATER
S.Naga Lakshmi (2023) Performance Evaluation of Modified Membrane Bioreactor for Treating Synthetic Wastewater