Dr. A. Carmalin Sophia
| Grant Category: | Fulbright-Nehru Environmental Leadership Program Fellow |
| Field of Specialization: | Environmental Sciences and Toxicology |
| Name: | Dr. A. Carmalin Sophia |
| Official Address and Designation: | Scientist National Environmental Engineering Research Institute Chennai Zonal Lab, CSIR Complex Taramani, Chennai 600 113 Tamil Nadu |
| Telephone (O): | 91-44-22541964 |
| E-mail: | ac_sophia@neeri.res.in |
| Duration of Grant: | Four months |
| Project Title: | Feasibility Study of Bio-Hydrogen production from Non-cellulosic and Cellulosic Waste using Microbial Electrolysis Cells |
| Abstract of Project : | |
| It is well known that cellulose in nature is a persistent material. Cellulosic materials can however be converted into a valuable resource. For my Fulbright project, I propose to study the feasibility of conversion of biomass containing cellulose into bio-hydrogen gas. This is comparatively a new area of research under the "waste to energy" section. I hope my research can help develop a technology to that will produce low cost alternate energy for rural communities in India. | |
| Academic Background : | |||
| Ph.D. | Chemistry | University of Madras, Chennai | 2005 |
| M.Phil. | Chemistry | University of Madras, Chennai | 2000 |
| M.Sc. | Chemistry | University of Madras, Chennai | 1998 |
| Professional Background : | |||
| Scientist | NEERI, Chennai | 2006–till date | |
| Lecturer | Madras Christian College, Chennai | 2004–2006 | |
| Senior Project Associate | Anna University, Chennai | 2004–2004 | |
