Aiswarya Parakkat Bhaskaran

Experienced Environmental Researcher specializing in sustainable water treatment technologies, toxicology, risk assessment, and the study of persistent organic pollutants. Skilled in analyzing surface and groundwater contamination for emerging contaminants and conducting comprehensive environmental impact assessments. Proficient in advanced water treatment processes, including advanced oxidation processes (AOP), and experienced in toxicity studies. Committed to developing innovative strategies to mitigate the impacts of emerging contaminants. Seeking opportunities to contribute expertise to cutting-edge research projects that address global sustainability challenges.

• Carbon Zero Challenge Startup Incubation, IIT Madras, (04/01/24 - Present)

I'm currently part of a startup focused on wastewater treatment, specifically utilizing a high-pulse ozone generator. Recently, I attended an entrepreneurship boot camp to enhance my skills in building and managing ventures. Over the next six months, I'll be heavily involved in the team, working towards creating a prototype for our wastewater treatment solution. Our ultimate goal is to establish this venture as an eco-friendly startup dedicated to addressing environmental challenges.

• Oil spill in Ennore - Survey and analysis, IIT Madras (12/01/23, 28/01/24)

As a member of the IIT Madras team, I was involved in assessing and conducting surveys in the Ennore area affected by the oil spill during the 2023 floods. Additionally, I contributed to the characterization of analyzed samples to better understand the properties and composition of the spilled oil and its impact on the water and surrounding environment.

• Ecotoxicological Workshop, IIT Madras, (28/11/23, 29/11/23)

Participated in a hands-on workshop organized by IIT Madras, in collaboration with SRM University and Goethe University, focusing on ecotoxicology and its relevance to contemporary water regulations. We explored practical applications and discussed strategies for integrating ecotoxicological insights into new regulatory frameworks for water management.

• Pond rejuvenation Vilappilshala, Thiruvananthapuram, (07/01/23 - 14/04/23)

 Conducted a social survey to assess the condition of a polluted pond in Villapilshala Thiruvananthapuram. After research and analysis suggested and designed a floating wetland rejuvenation for the same

• Conducted a pilot study and undertaken gap analysis for solid waste management in Banglore city, to compare with Trivandrum Municipality (12/01/23 - 18/042/23)

Conducted a study on waste management techniques in Bangalore city and prepared a DPR showing gap analysis and policy schemes along with the inclusion of private sector like NGOs to be implemented in Thiruvananthapuram to maintain successful waste management.

• Conducted a field survey on connectivity of drains at Thampanoor local body in Thiruvananthapuram district and prepared a drainage connectivity map using GIS, TPLC Govt Engineering College Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram (11/01/22, 01/12/22)

The survey report was submitted to the urban local body and a proposal was given for the Maintenance of drains for the prevention of frequent flooding in the study area

• Presented a paper on Inland Water Transport In Kerala Prospects and Constraints, NCET national conference (04/09/21)

• Risk Analysis and Quantification of Disinfection Byproduct in Conventional Textile Effluent Treatment System and a Comparative Study with DBPs Formed in Electroperoxone Treatment
• Conducted research on the impact of auxiliary chemicals on the efficiency of electroperoxone treatment under various ozone injection rates and current density conditions.
• PresentCharacterization of Activated Sludge at Muttathra STP for Recovery of Biopolymer Polyhydroxyalkanoate, Thiruvananthapuram
• Removal of Microplastics Using Ferro fluid - An analytical study, Ernakulam, Kerala

• Oral presentation on the topic ' Toxicity and Risk Assessment of Halogenated Disinfection- Byproducts in Textile Industry Dye effluent' at 44th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants 2024 - Sep 29th to Oct 4th
• Got fully funded sponsorship from the conference organizing comitee

• Characterization of Activated Sludge for the Recovery of Biopolymer from Muttathara STP 2024 Biochemical Engineering - On submission Aiswarya PB. ,Dr Suja, R., Dr Bijulal, D.
• Impact of Dyeing Auxiliaries on the Efficiency of the Electrochemical Ozone Oxidation Process in Textile Wastewater Treatment
  Anju Anna John, Aiswarya P.B, Kannan A*, Indumathi M. Nambi* - On Submission
• Toxicity and Risk Assessment of halogenated Disinfection byproducts in Conventional treatment of textile industry effluent

Aiswarya P.B, Anju Anna John,Indumathi M. Nambi.

• Innovation, Business Models, and Entrepreneurship - (June 2024 -August 2024)
• Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking, Harvard University - ( September 2023 - November 2023)
• Ecology and Environment IIT Madras -( September 2023 - November 2023)
• Water Addressing a global Crisis :SDG Academy - (July 2023- September 2023)
• Nature Based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience , UNEP and- PEDRR - (May 2023- July 2023)
• Municipal Solid waste management in developing countries, Coursera - ( September 2022 - October 2022)