Soundaranayaki Kulanthaivelu | environmental engineering | Women Researcher Award

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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

Scholar

🎓 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: –

Nurhan Ecemis | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Nurhan Ecemis | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award 

Civil Engineering Department, Izmir Institute of technology Turkey

Prof. Dr. Nurhan Ecemis is a distinguished geotechnical engineer specializing in geotechnical earthquake engineering, soil dynamics, and liquefaction. She is a professor at Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH), Turkey, and has served as the department chair since August 2024. She earned her Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo and has extensive academic and industry experience, including roles at the University of British Columbia and LANGAN Engineering, USA. Dr. Ecemis has published widely in high-impact journals and has contributed significantly to advancing geotechnical research. Her work focuses on laboratory and field testing methods, numerical modeling, and soil-structure interaction under seismic conditions. Recognized for her contributions, she has received multiple awards and research grants. She actively collaborates with international institutions and participates in global geotechnical engineering projects. Her expertise extends to advanced numerical simulations and experimental modeling in geotechnical engineering.

Publication Profile

Scholar

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) – State University of New York at Buffalo, USA (2004–2008). M.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) – Istanbul Technical University, Turkey (2001–2003). B.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering, First-Class Honors) – Istanbul Kultur University, Turkey (1997–2001)

💼 Experience

Professor, Chair (2024–Present) – Civil Engineering Dept., Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH), Turkey. Professor (2021–Present) – IZTECH, Turkey. Visiting Professor (2022–2023) – University of British Columbia, Canada. Associate Professor (2015–2021) – IZTECH, Turkey. Assistant Professor (2009–2015) – IZTECH, Turkey. Staff Engineer III (2008–2009) – LANGAN Engineering, New York, USA. Research & Teaching Assistant (2004–2008) – SUNY Buffalo, USA. Geotechnical Engineer (2002–2003) – ENAR Geotechnical Engineering, Turkey

🏆 Awards & Honors

Research Excellence Award – Recognized for outstanding geotechnical research contributions. Best Paper Award – Multiple international conferences in geotechnical and earthquake engineering. National & International Research Grants – Funded by major institutions for geotechnical research. Visiting Professorship – Awarded by University of British Columbia for research collaboration. Reviewer & Editorial Board Member – Leading geotechnical and earthquake engineering journals.  Industry Collaboration Awards – Recognized for contributions to engineering consultancy and seismic risk assessment projects

🔍 Research Focus

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering – Seismic response of soil-structure systems. Soil Liquefaction & Post-Liquefaction Behavior – Laboratory and field investigations. In-situ & Laboratory Testing – CPT, shaking table tests, and cyclic loading studies. Soil Dynamics & Geomechanics – Numerical modeling of soil-structure interaction. Foundation Engineering – Design and analysis under seismic conditions. Numerical & Computational Modeling – FLAC3D, PLAXIS, ABAQUS simulations

Publication Top Notes

Laminar box system for 1-g physical modeling of liquefaction and lateral spreading (2009) – S Thevanayagam, T Kanagalingam, A Reinhorn, R Tharmendhira, … – 70 citations

 

Simulation of seismic liquefaction: 1-g model testing system and shaking table tests (2013) – N Ecemis – 65 citations

 

Time-dependent physicochemical characteristics of Malaysian residual soil stabilized with magnesium chloride solution (2016) – N Latifi, ASA Rashid, N Ecemis, MM Tahir, A Marto – 46 citations

 

Sand-granulated rubber mixture to prevent liquefaction-induced uplift of buried pipes: a shaking table study (2021) – N Ecemis, H Valizadeh, M Karaman – 42 citations

 

The use of neural networks for CPT-based liquefaction screening (2015) – Y Erzin, N Ecemis – 41 citations

 

Experimental and numerical modeling on the liquefaction potential and ground settlement of silt-interlayered stratified sands (2021) – N Ecemis – 40 citations

 

Influence of consolidation properties on the cyclic re-liquefaction potential of sands (2015) – N Ecemis, HE Demirci, M Karaman – 39 citations

 

Influence of non-/low plastic fines on cone penetration and liquefaction resistance (2014) – N Ecemis, M Karaman – 25 citations

 

The use of neural networks for the prediction of cone penetration resistance of silty sands (2017) – Y Erzin, N Ecemis – 22 citations

 

Soil liquefaction-induced uplift of buried pipes in sand-granulated-rubber mixture: Numerical modeling (2022) – H Valizadeh, N Ecemis – 17 citations

 

Effects of permeability on liquefaction resistance and cone resistance (2008) – S Thevanayagam, N Ecemis – 15 citations

 

Effects of permeability and compressibility on liquefaction screening using cone penetration resistance (2008) – N Ecemis – 14 citations