Dr Dinesh Kumar Shanmugasundaram
Coimbatore, TamilNadu
Summary
Innovative and detail-oriented Energy & Environmental Engineer with 7+ years of experience in biogas production, wastewater treatment, waste-to-energy conversion, biogas plant design, sustainability research, and process modeling. My expertise spans academics and research, complemented by strong project management and communication skills. Proven achievements include impactful research publications and successful mentorship in renewable energy and environmental technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor Energy& Environment
Hindusthan College Of Engineering And Technology
07.2021 - Current
- Designed and delivered biogas process engineering courses, covering anaerobic digestion, floating drum, and fixed dome biogas plants.
- Conducted research on renewable energy, anaerobic digestion, and wastewater treatment, publishing findings in high-impact journals.
- Mentored students and supervised research projects in biogas production and environmental sustainability.
- Organized technical workshops and field visits to enhance practical knowledge of renewable energy technologies.
Adhoc Faculty - Energy Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Led biogas plant performance analysis and energy efficiency assessments.
- Conducted environmental impact research on wastewater contamination and eutrophication.
- Supervised lab experiments on batteries, fuel cells, and solar energy applications.
- Analyzed system performance using simulation software like MATLAB tools to optimize designs based on specific requirements.
Education
Ph.D. - Energy & Environment
National Institute of Technology, Trichy
Tiruchirappalli, TamilNadu07-2023
M.Tech - Environmental Engineering
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, TamilNadu12-2013
B.Tech - Energy & Environmental Engineering
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, TamilNadu04-2011
Skills
- Process Design & Simulation: Mass & Energy Balance, (Experience in process modeling of eutrophication & pollution control)
- Biogas Production & Treatment: Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas Upgrading
- Environmental Engineering: Wastewater Treatment, Pollution Control, Sample characterization
- Data Analysis & Research: FTIR, Thermogravimetric Analysis, Gas analyzer - (GCMS, TGIR)
- Project Management: Research Grants, Technical Presentations
- Regulatory Compliance: Environmental Standards(Research on wastewater analysis & pollution control)
- Process Optimization: Research in biomass, biofuels & effluent treatment
- Analytical & Problem-Solving (Proven in multiple research projects on biogas, wastewater, and environmental impact)
- Project Management (Handled research grants, secured external funding, managed multiple research projects)
- Communication & Teamwork (Teaching experience, academic presentations, conference participation)
Accomplishments
Carbon Zero Challenge Renewable Energy Innovation Contest 2018, Received a grant of Rs 5,00,000 for a prototype on a passive solar desalination plant conducted by IIT Madras & IWMA in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General, Chennai and Polaris, A Virtusa Company.
Certification
- ASPEN PLUS, NPTEL Certification [2025]
- Sustainable Engineering Concepts and Life Cycle Analysis, NPTEL Certification [2024]
- Certified Life Cycle Assessment Practitioner(B2), IICSR, 2024
- ISO 9001 Certification Training, Bureau Veritas, 2014
- Nature-Based Infrastructure for Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Development , NBI Global Resource Center, 2022
- Energy Management, Dr. Ambekar Institute of National Productivity Council, 2015
Timeline
Assistant Professor Energy& Environment
Hindusthan College Of Engineering And Technology
07.2021 - Current
Adhoc Faculty - Energy Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
03.2014 - 07.2016
Ph.D. - Energy & Environment
National Institute of Technology, Trichy
M.Tech - Environmental Engineering
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
B.Tech - Energy & Environmental Engineering
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
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