AJEETH PRABHU TEKKATI Email:ajeethprabhu@gvpce.ac.in, prabhu.chem801@gmail.com Office: 0891-2739507 (427) Mobile: +91-8099225097 Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Department Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (Autonomous) Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam-530048 Andhra Pradesh, INDIA OBJECTIVE: To be a part of an esteemed organization that encourages me with sufficient opportunities to contribute my knowledge and skills, and take the responsibilities which would help me to build my career as well as give my best to the organization and to the society. PRESENT STATUS: Working as an Assistant Professor (since July 2011) in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam. EDUCATION: Doctor of Philosophy (pursuing) Aug 2015 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam Master of Technology in Chemical Engineering (8.21 CGPA) May 2011 Specialization: Computer Aided Process Equipment Design National Institute of Technology, Warangal Graduated in first class with distinction Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering, (75.43%) April 2009 Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering Graduated in first class with distinction in top 10% of graduating class All India GATE Rank: 399 PROJECTS HANDLED: Simulation of Reactive Distillation of Ethyl-Acetate Using ASPEN PLUS Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam. Platforming Process for Online Simulation and Developing Expert System for Remote Monitoring Operations. Honeywell Technological Solutions Limited, Bangalore. 1
MINI PROJECTS HANDLED: Sulphuric Acid Plant Coromandel Fertilizers Ltd., Visakhapatnam. Sieve Tray Design Approach Honeywell Technological Solutions Limited, Bangalore. SKILLS: Technical: Knowledge in separation techniques including distillation, extraction different types of dryers (cone, tray, batch and tower dryers), boilers, centrifuges, valves, boilers, mixers and ultra filtration process and also in calculation of mass and heat transfer coefficients. Ability to use size reduction equipment General practical laboratory set-ups batch reactors, continuous stirred tank reactors. Computer: Operating Systems : Windows XP/2007 Packages : MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel Chemical Software : Basics of MATLAB, Aspen plus, Unisim, Pro-II And COMSOL THEORY / LABORATORY COURSES HANDLED: M. Tech.(PG Program) Theory Courses and Laboratory Advanced Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design MATLAB and PRO-II applications in Chemical Engg. B. Tech.(UG Program) Theory Courses Chemical Reaction Engineering Applied Numerical Methods Heat Transfer Optimization of chemical processes Safety Hazard and Analysis Mechanical Unit Operations Environmental Studies Laboratory / Practical Courses Chemical Reaction Engg.Lab Heat Transfer Lab Computer Aided Design Lab Mechanical Unit Operations lab 2
STUDENT PROJECTS GUIDED: B.Tech. Projects 2012-2013 Steady State Simulation of ethyl acetate reactive distillation using Aspen plus 2013-2014 1. Simulation of Gas Sweetening process 2. Development of Expert system for CCR Platforming Process 2014-2015 1. Simulation Of Gas Processing Unit Using Aspen Plus 2. Simulation and Experimental Comparison of Reactor Sequencing For Saponification Of Ethyl-Acetate In The Presence Of Sodium Hydroxide RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: (a) In International Journals Shelu Garg, Kapil Soni, T. Ajeeth Prabhu, K.S. Rama Rao and G. Murali Dhar, Effect of ordered mesoporous Zr SBA-15 support on catalytic functionalities of hydrotreating catalysts 2. Variation of molybdenum and promoter loadings in Catalysis Today, March 2016, Volume 261, Pages 128-136 (b) In International Conferences T.Ajeeth Prabhu, A.Karthik, Syam, M.Aditya Kishore (senior Engineer BPCL Asssam), Development Of Expert System For CCR Platforming Process in International Conference CHEMCON-2015/Dec 27-30 2015/ IIT Guwahati T.Ajeeth Prabhu, S.Padma, V.Bharth, M.Aditya Kishore (Senior Engineer BPCL Assam), Simulation Of Gas Sweetening Process Using Aspen Hysys in International Conference CHEMCON-2014/Dec 27-30 2014/ Punjab University, Chandigarh S.Padma, T.Ajeeth Prabhu,Vamsa vardhan, Madhuri, Biodegradability of Plastics in International Conference on EBIO-2013/ Mar 3-4 2014/A.U.College of Engg. T.Ajeeth Prabhu, S.Padma, Ch.Madhuri, Ch. Aneesha, Developing Expert system for remote monitoring operations in International Conference on Chemical & Bioprocess Engg.-India/ Nov 16-17 2013/ NIT Warangal S.Padma, T.Ajeeth Prabhu, Ravi Teja, Dinesh, Sandhya rani, Indian strategy of green fuels:review in International Conference on Chemical & Bioprocess Engg.-India/ Nov 16-17 2013/ NIT Warangal S.Padma, T.Ajeeth Prabhu, P.Vasu, B.Nagendra, Fabrication of carbon nano tubes in laboratory in International conference CHEMCON-2013/ Dec 27-30 2013/ IICT Mumbai T.Ajeeth Prabhu, S.Padma, D.Tarun, Sri Krishna Murthy, Synthesis of n-butyl acetate from dilute acetic acid in a reactive distillation using Aspen plus in International conference CHEMCON-2013/ Dec 27-30 2013/ IICT Mumbai 3
Presented a paper on Steady State Simulation of Reactive Distillation Column Using Aspen Plus in Indian Chemical Engineering Congress at Chemcon-2011, Bangalore (c) in National Conferences T.Ajeeth Prabhu, Dr.B.Sreenivasulu, S.Padma, Optimization of Feed Stage and Reaction Stages of Reactive Distillation Column Using Aspen Plus in Chemference 12, held on 10 th -11 th Dec 2012 at IITM & ICTM, Mumbai. S.Padma, Alok, T.Ajeeth Prabhu, Biotechnological Harnessing of Microalgae for Alternative Bioenergy Production in Chemference 12, held on 10 th -11 th Dec 2012 at IITM & ICTM, Mumbai. TYPICAL SHORT-TERM COURSES / TRAINING PROGRAMS / WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED: Organised as a member, a one day seminar talk on Steam reforming of hydrocarbons-an industrial perspective on 2 nd Mar 2015. Organised as a member, a one day seminar talk on Membrane technology-solving industrial problems on 27 th Aug 2014 Organised as a member, a one day seminar talk on Computational Techniques for Simulation of Concentrated Suspension Flow on 21 st Dec 2013. Organised as a member, a one day seminar talk on Bio Fuels on 14 th Dec 2013. Organised as a member, a one day seminar talk on Fuel Cells on 25 th Nov 2013. Organised as a Co-ordinator, a five day workshop on Linear and Non-linear finite element methods on 30 th Oct-2 nd Nov 2012 in Dept. Seminar Hall. Organised as a member, a three day workshop on Design of analysis of experiments on 23 rd - 25 th July 2012 in Dept. Seminar Hall. Organised as a member, a five day workshop on Advances in Separation Process on12 th -16 th March 2012 in Dept. of Chemical Engineering. TYPICAL SHORT-TERM COURSES/TRAINING PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS PARTICIPATED: Participated in two day National workshop on DWSIM, chemical process simulator. Organized by IIT Bombay on 29-30 th May 2015. Participated in two day workshop on Applications of computational techniques in chemical & Biochemical Engineering organized by ANITS on 24-25 th Feb 2015. 4
Participated in a five day short term course on Multiphase Flow Reactors Insights Through Experimental And CFD Techniques, organized by IIT Guwahati on 16-20 th Dec 2014 Participated in a five day training programme on Operation Research & its Applications organized by NITTTR Bhopal on 2 nd -6 th Sep 2013 Participated in one day National Workshop on Clean Air Technologies for Sustainable Development organized by Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board at M.V.G.R.College of Engineering, Vizianagaram on September-2011. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES: Life Associate Member of Indian Institution of Chemical Engineers (IICHE) SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS: Ratified by JNTU Kakinada Developed a library software for the department library Courses conducted for Ecologic PVT Ltd employees External evaluator for JNTU Kakinada External valuator for GMRIT Rajam External Valuator for AITAM Tekkali. Paper setting for JNTU Kakinada Paper setting for Nagarjuna University. Paper setting for RVR & JC College of Engg.. Training for trainees in Vasudha Pharma Ltd. ACADEMIC / ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES: Event Manager for college Annual Cultural and Sports day 2015. Department Placement Coordinator Department Library In-charge CRE and HT Lab in-charge Department financial coordinator for TEQIP Assistant Spot Coordinator for examination section twice INNOVATIONS/BEST TEACHING PRACTICES: Powerpoint presentation on Mechanical Unit Operations 5
Videos on various size reduction equipments, agitation, mixing and Heat exchangers. Design of new experiments with same equipment Designed an Excel sheet for HT and Muo lab calculations for all the experiments Use of LCDs Improving the existing experiments Virtuso (comprehensive study on lab experiments) Design of new experiments (packed column in CRE lab) Assessment of Quiz by conducting online exam Modification of observation manuals by printing manuals DECLARATION: I consider myself familiar with Technical and Information Technology aspects, am also confident of my ability to work in a team. I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge. Place: Visakhapatnam Date: T.AJEETH PRABHU Residencial Address: S/O T.K.N Prabhu, D.No. 9-5-32, Peethalavani Palem, Andhra University Post, Visakhapatnam-530003 6