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Dr. Sajithkumar K. J.

Assistant Professor, School for Sustainable Futures, Amritapuri

Qualification: Ph.D
sajithkumarkj@am.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Solid and Liquid Waste Management, Bioenergy, Environmental Pollution Studies, Biopolymers, Adsorption Studies and Microplastics Pollution-Related Studies

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Bio

Dr. Sajithkumar K. J. received his PhD in Environmental Science from the School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala. His Graduation, Post-Graduation and Master of Philosophy are in the Environmental Science discipline. He qualified for UGC NET in Environmental Science. His research work is principally related to wastewater treatment and energy generation using anaerobic digesters and microbial fuel cells. His research interests include Solid and liquid waste management, Bioenergy, Environmental pollution studies, Biopolymers, adsorption studies and Microplastics pollution-related studies. He has a total of 4.5 years of teaching and research experience.

Dr. Sajithkumar K. J. is an Assistant Professor at the School for Sustainable Futures, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri campus.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2024

Socio-technical Approaches to Solid Waste Management in Rural India: A Case Study of Smart Pipe Composting in Raichur District, Karnataka

Cite this Research Publication : Chethan, R. K., Jambha, A. V., Pathania, C., Siddhartha, M. S. S., Sanjay, Arifuzzaman, ... & Jayaprakash, S. K. (2023, December). Socio-technical Approaches to Solid Waste Management in Rural India: A Case Study of Smart Pipe Composting in Raichur District, Karnataka. In International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies (pp. 341-350). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

Year : 2024

Integrated Fertilizers for Sustainable Wheat Production to Improve Food Security—A Comprehensive Review

Cite this Research Publication : Ejigu, D., Pushpalatha, R., Jayaprakash, K. S., Gangadharan, B., Himanshu, K. S., & Gopakumar, Sh. (2024). "Integrated Fertilizers for Sustainable Wheat Production to Improve Food Security- A Comprehensive Review," Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 1-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jpln.202400213

Publisher : Wiley

Year : 2024

Livelihood Challenges Faced by Women in Rural India: Exploration of Solutions using Participatory Action Research

Cite this Research Publication : Kanyagui, M. K., Sajithkumar, K. J., Velankar, Y., Mohan, R., Viswanathan, P. K., & Magnani, N. (2024). Livelihood challenges faced by women in rural India: exploration of solutions using participatory action research. Development in Practice, 34(4), 512-526.

Year : 2023

Comparative Assessment of Continuous Flow Photocatalytic Oxidation Reactors for Organic Wastewater Degradation

Cite this Research Publication : Alfiya, A., Pranavya, J. R., Indu, M. S., & Sajithkumar, K. J. (2023). Comparative Assessment of Continuous Flow Photocatalytic Oxidation Reactors for Organic Wastewater Degradation. AIJR Proceedings, 144-151.

Year : 2023

Facile Green Synthesis of Cinnamomum tamala Extract Capped Silver Nanoparticles and its Biological Applications

Cite this Research Publication : Narath, S., Shankar, S. S., Sivan, S. K., George, B., Thomas, T. D., Sabarinath, S.,Sajithkumar, K. J ... & Padil, V. V. (2023). Facile green synthesis of extract capped silver nanoparticles and its biological applications. Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S, 30(1), 7-21.

Year : 2023

Pineapple Fruit Residue-Based Nanofibre Composites: Preparation and Characterizations

Cite this Research Publication : Jayaprakash, S. K., Chellappan, S., Prasannan, S. A., & Padil, V. V. (2023). Pineapple fruit residue-based nanofibre composites: Preparation and characterizations. e-Polymers, 23(1), 20230094.

Year : 2023

Coagulation Studies on Photodegraded and Photocatalytically Degraded Polystyrene Microplastics using Polyaluminium Chloride

Cite this Research Publication : Meera, G., Pillai, I. M. S., Reji, P. G., Sajithkumar, K. J., Priya, K. L., & Chellappan, S. (2023). Coagulation studies on photodegraded and photocatalytically degraded polystyrene microplastics using polyaluminium chloride. Waste Management, 170, 329-340.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2021

Perspective Towards Construction and Demolition Waste Management: Insight into Current Practices, Challenges and Applications.

Cite this Research Publication : Arshaviji, V. S., K. J. Sajithkumar, and L. Haritha. "PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT: INSIGHT INTO CURRENT PRACTICES, CHALLENGES AND APPLICATIONS." RESEARCH JOURNAL: 51.

Year : 2020

Ecosystem Carbon Stock of Selected Mangrove Forests of Vypin–Cochin Region, Southwest Coast of India

Cite this Research Publication : ShyleshChandran, M. S., Arun Ravi, Sheffy Molly John, Silpa Sivan, M. S. Asha, Pratheesh C. Mammen, KJ Sajithkumar, and S. N. Sruthi. "Ecosystem Carbon Stock of Selected Mangrove Forests of Vypin–Cochin Region, Southwest Coast of India." Wetlands, 40, pages 2263–2273, (2020): 1-11. SCI indexed journal.

Year : 2016

Moringa oleifera (Drum Stick Vegetable Fibre) Based Nanocomposites with Natural Rubber: Preparation and Characterizations

Cite this Research Publication : Sajithkumar, K. J., Visakh, P. M., & Ramasamy, E. V. (2016). "Moringa oleifera (Drum Stick Vegetable Fibre) Based Nanocomposites with Natural Rubber: Preparation and Characterizations". Waste and Biomass Valorization, 7, pages 1227–1234, 1-8 SCI indexed journal ISSN no:1877-2641

Year : 2015

Greywater Treatment with Simultaneous Generation of Energy Using Low-Cost Microbial Fuel Cells

Cite this Research Publication : Sajithkumar, K. J., & Ramasamy, E. V. (2015). "Greywater Treatment with Simultaneous Generation of Energy Using Low-Cost Microbial Fuel Cells". Environmental Research, Engineering and Management, 71(3), 5-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.erem.71.3.12715 (Scopus Indexed Journal)

Book Chapter

Year : 2024

7 – Advances in Nanoclay-Based Drug Delivery Systems and Their Therapeutic Potential

Cite this Research Publication : Sajithkumar, K. J., & Chellappan, S. (2024). Advances in nanoclay-based drug delivery systems and their therapeutic potential. In Nanoclay-Based Sustainable Materials (pp. 115-126). Elsevier.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2023

Techniques for Removal and Degradation of Microplastics

Cite this Research Publication : Subair, A., Chellappan, S.,Sajithkumar, K. J & Chinglenthoiba, C. (2023). Techniques for removal and degradation of microplastics. In Microplastic Occurrence, Fate, Impact, and Remediation (pp. 127-153). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2022

Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) as Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) in Single-Chambered Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs)

Cite this Research Publication : Sajithkumar, K. J., & Ramasamy, E. V. (2022). "Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) as proton exchange membrane (PEM) in single-chambered microbial fuel cells (MFCs)", In Scaling Up of Microbial Electrochemical Systems, From Reality to Scalability
Advances in Green and Sustainable Chemistry 2022, Pages 117-137, Elsevier.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2015

Role of Natural and synthetic biofilm support systems in continuously stirred tank reactors

Cite this Research Publication : Sajithkumar, K.J and Ramasamy E.V (2015), "Role of Natural and synthetic biofilm support systems in continuously stirred tank reactors". In solid waste management: emerging trends and challenges (SWMETAC 2015). Saras Publications,114/35G, ARP. Camp Road, Periavillai, Nagercoil 689 695.India ISBN No978-93-84826-94-9.pp 13-19.

Publisher : Saras Publications

Qualification

Educational Summary

Course Subject Academic year College/University/Board
Ph. D. Environmental Science 2019 Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
CDM (Certificate Course in Disaster Management) Disaster Management 2018 Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) Environment management 2009 – 2010 School of Environmental Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Post-Graduation (M. Sc.) Environment science and management 2007 – 2009
Graduation (B. Sc.) Environmental sciences & water management 2004 – 2007 N.S.S College, Cherthala Alappuzha district, University of Kerala, Kerala, India
Experience

Research/ Professional Experience

Name of Organization Designation
UKF College of Engineering and Technology, Parippilly, Kollam Assistant Professor
Sphere India-KSDMA District Project Officer, Pathanamthitta
Sree Sankara College, Kalady Guest Lecturer
National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Goa Research Analyst in Southern Ocean Hydro-thermal vent expedition
Ultra-Tech, Environmental Consultancy and Laboratory Environmental Field Auditor
Sree Sankara College, Kalady Guest Lecturer
Achievements
  • Qualified for UGC National Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor in Environmental Sciences (December 2020/ June 2021 Merged Session).
  • APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Registered Supervisor
  • Awarded Best poster in research topic presented at an International Conference on ‘Water’ from Pollution to purification. Conducted by the Advanced Centre of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (ACESSD) and Inter-University Instrumentation Centre (IUIC), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala on 07-10 December 2018.
  • Awarded with BIIC-IUCOFSA (BIS-2018) Start-up award for the project bioelectricity generation using microbial fuel cells.
  • Awarded with the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DoECC) Gov. of Kerala, a Research Fellowship in 2012
  • Awarded Best paper in research paper presentation (oral) at National Seminar. In solid waste management: emerging trends and challenges (SWMETAC 2015)
Membership
  • Reviewer of Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S
  • Review Member of the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT) ISSN:2320-2882. Member ID 117135
  • Membership from ESPA (Environmental Students Post Graduate Association)
Paper/ Project

Paper / Poster Presented in International / National Seminars and Workshops

  • Bioelectricity generation from cashew industry effluent using single-chambered microbial fuel cells. J. Sajithkumar and E.V.Ramasamy. DST-SERB Sponsored National Workshop on Bioelectrochemical Technologies for Waste to Energy Conversion and Resource Recovery July 22-24, 2019. Organized by: Centre for Pollution Control & Environmental Engineering Pondicherry University, Puducherry
  • Anaerobically processed drumstick fruit fibres as reinforcing material in fibre nanocomposites. Sajithkuamr K. J. and Ramasamy E.V. International Conference on ‘Water’ from Pollution to purification. Conducted by Advanced Centre of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (ACESSD) and Inter-University Instrumentation Centre (IUIC), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala on 07-10 December 2018. (Best Poster Award)
  • Role of Natural and synthetic biofilm support systems in continuously stirred tank reactors. Sajithkumar, K.J and Ramasamy E.V. National seminar on solid waste management: emerging trends and challenges (SWMETAC 2015) on 17-18 September 2015 at St Stephan’s College Pathanapuram.
  • Di-phasic anaerobic digestion of municipal solid waste using acid phase fermenters coupled with common biogas plants with coconut husk as biofilm support systems. Proceedings of Kerala Science Congress 2011
  • Rakesh, P. S., Sajithkumar, K. J., & Ramasamy, E. V. Two-stage Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid Waste Using Acid Phase Fermenters Coupled with CST Reactors with Natural/Synthetic Biofilm Support Systems. In Kerala Environment Congress 2010 (p. 192-198).
  • Mobile phone radiation and its health effects. National seminar conducted by UGC at Kollam in 2007
  • Phytoremediation of Leachate from Municipal Dump Yard in a Constructed Wetland Planted with Colocasia esculenta Shamili, V.K., Sajithkumar, K.J., Arun Babu, V., Ramasamy, E.V. LAKE 2012, National Conference on Conservation and Management of Wetland Ecosystems.
  • ArunBabu V, Shamily V.K., Sajithkumar K.J.,Ignatius A. and E. V. Ramasamy. 2012. Municipal solid waste leachate treatment in horizontal surface flow constructed wetlands planted with Colocasiaesculenta (L) Schott. Proc. National Seminar on Municipal solid waste management issues and prospects. Abstr.47-48.
  • Assessment of tree diversity and carbon stock in the home garden- A case study from Alappuzha district of Kerala Babu Padmakuma, Sreekanth N.P., Ajayakumar B., Joice K. Joseph, Sajithkumar K.J., ShanthiPrabha V., Mahesh Mohan, Ramasamy E.V., Thomas A.P. School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. Second national biodiversity congress 2015.

Funded Project

 Funding agency- Ministry of Earth Sciences (MOES) Govt of India-Deep Ocean Mission. Title: Green Hydrogen Production and Storage from Sea Water using Liquid Metal Alloy Paste for Deep Ocean Research. Amount: 54099.73(INR). Position: Co-PI

 PhD Scholars

  • Apsara S Ravindran-Interdisciplinary 2024-Full time- Research Area- Physics Education
  • Liji B-2024 batch-E4Life 2024-Full Time- Research Area- Livelihood
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