Dr. Soundaranayaki Kulanthaivelu | environmental engineering | Women Researcher Award
Assistant Professor, Anna university, chennai India
Dr. K. Soundaranayaki is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai. With a strong background in civil and environmental engineering, she specializes in wastewater treatment, geospatial technology, and environmental policy. She completed her Ph.D. from NIT Tiruchirappalli, focusing on nitrogen and organic removal from domestic wastewater using agro-waste media in constructed wetlands. Passionate about sustainable environmental solutions, she has guided numerous research projects and postgraduate students. Her expertise extends to pesticide removal, landfill remediation, and pollution control strategies. She has published extensively in reputed journals and actively contributes to environmental consultancy projects, including biomining efforts for Greater Chennai Corporation. As a Deputy Director at the Centre for Research, Anna University, she continues to drive impactful research and innovation in environmental sustainability.
Profile
🎓 Education
B.E. in Civil Engineering (2001): Bharathidasan University, Shanmugha College of Engineering (79.29%). M.E. in Environmental Engineering (2005): Anna University, GCT Coimbatore (75.45%). Ph.D. in Wastewater Treatment (2020): National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli. Thesis Title: Removal of nitrogen and organics from domestic wastewater using agro-waste media in vertical flow constructed wetlands. Guide: Dr. R. Gandhimathi
🏢 Experience
Lecturer (2005-2006): SSM College of Engineering. Lecturer (2008): Oxford Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli. Assistant Professor (2011-2014): J.J. College of Engineering and Technology. Assistant Professor (2014-Present): Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University. Deputy Director (Present): Centre for Research, Anna University
🏆 Awards & Honors
CTDT-Anna University Research Support Grant (2015): Awarded funding for an innovative project. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Grant (2019-2021): Co-PI in a fecal sludge and sewage treatment project. DST-SERB Grant (2024-Ongoing): Co-PI in a geomedical health hazard assessment project. Best Paper Presentation Award (Various Conferences): Recognized for research excellence.
🔬 Research Focus
Constructed Wetlands: Improving nitrogen and organic removal using agro-waste media. Pollution Remediation: Treating pesticide-laden water through electrochemical methods. Geospatial Analysis: Assessing groundwater contamination from landfills and microplastics. Biomining & Waste Management: Providing consultancy for large-scale remediation projects. Environmental Legislation: Studying regulatory frameworks for pollution control.
🔹 Conclusion
Dr. K. Soundaranayaki is an outstanding researcher with significant contributions to wastewater treatment, environmental sustainability, and policy-making. Her leadership in academia, research funding, and industry engagement make her a strong contender for the Women Researcher Award. Strengthening international collaborations, filing patents, and publishing books could further solidify her position as a leading expert in her field.
Publication
1️⃣ Removal of Methylene Blue dye from textile wastewater using vertical flow constructed wetland
Year: 2023
Authors: R Jayalakshmi, K Soundaranayaki, MS Kannan
Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings 77, 365-370
Citations: 19
2️⃣ Performance of various media in vertical flow constructed wetland for the treatment of domestic wastewater
Year: 2019
Authors: K Soundaranayaki, R Gandhimathi
Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment 146, 57-67
Citations: 4
3️⃣ Enhancing the nitrogen removal of vertical flow constructed wetland by using organic media
Year: 2020
Authors: K Soundaranayaki, R Gandhimathi
Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment 175, 125-140
Citations: 3
4️⃣ Effect of landfill leachate on ground water quality in Kodungaiyur dumpsite using geospatial technology
Year: 2022
Authors: K Soundaranayaki, A Bhuvaneswari, D Divya, A Seetha
Journal: Water and Energy International 64 (12), 22-28
Citations: 1
5️⃣ Adsorption, equilibrium, and kinetic studies on enhanced Acid Blue 113 dye removal from aqueous solutions using Chitosan/Silica/Zinc Oxide nanocomposites
Year: 2025
Authors: PK Manivasakan Swaminathana, K Soundaranayaki, S Sowndarya
Journal: Indian Chemical Engineer
Citations: –
6️⃣ Integrated Heterogeneous Electro-Fenton Process and Constructed Wetland for the Treatment of Stabilized Landfill Leachate
Year: 2024
Authors: XD Joseph, U Bhuvaneshwari, K Soundaranayaki
Journal: J. Environ. Nanotechnol 13 (2), 256-263
Citations: –
7️⃣ A Study on the Treatment of Domestic Wastewater in a Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland in Batch Mode
Year: 2018
Authors: K Soundaranayaki, R Gandhimathi
Journal: SALVATIO’18
Citations: –
8️⃣ Treatment of Grey Water Using Horizontal Flow Constructed Wetland
Year: 2017
Authors: K Soundaranayaki
Journal: Journal of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Volume 4, 6-9
Citations: –
