Paulose Paulose
Perubavoor
Summary
Hardworking and quality-driven engineer with demonstrated record of research success in. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach. Results-oriented mentor, proficient in developing course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans and exams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor
KMEA Engineering College
02.2023 - Current
- Department NBA coordinator.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.
Assistant Professor
Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for Environmental, Sustainable as well as for Mechanical curriculum.
- Established research agenda in environmental field to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for Industrial and Systems management, Design and Engineering subjects.
Visiting Faculty
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Offering the course on Geothermal and Ocean Energy
- Guideship for project
- Guidance in report submission for On Job Training
- Assist in getting an external agency for our students to complete their work on Energy modeling and simulation – lab
- Contributions towards the syllabus preparation for the courses
- The conduct of evaluation of students as per the course outline and grading them as per the
established deadlines.
Research Assistant
Griffith University
01.2021 - 04.2021
Principal Supervisor: Dr Prasad Kaparaju
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Developed GC (Shimadzu 2014) calibration standard and method to determine biogas composition (standardize CH4, CO2, N2 and H2 percentage) for PC2 laboratory
- Conduced experiments for waste water treatment facility to determine melting point, viscosity, specific heat capacity and density
- Hands-on experience on rheometer/ viscosity, pH, DO, TC, ORP meters, centrifuges, pipettes and auto pH and nutrient titration instrument.
- Good experience in preparation of samples for ICP, VFA, FIA, C/N, TKN/P, COD and sCOD
- Well knowledge about protocol and hands-on experience in analyzing samples for TS, VS, TSS, VSS, COD, sCOD, BOD, ICP, VFA, FIA, C/N, TKN/P
- Experience in operation of JASCO FTIR spectrometer for identify, analyze and quantity organic matter after pretreatment
- Instrumental calibration for FOG and TPH analyzing equipments
- Managed good record of equipment calibration, periodic service cum replacement
- Developed SOPs and WPHS procedures and periodic training plan for team members
- Experience in maintaining laboratory inventory, purchase and procurement
- Other laboratory experience including fluid mechanics, hydraulic machines, renewable energy workshops
QUT Visiting Student
QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant
01.2019 - 06.2020
Principal Supervisors: Dr Prasad Kaparaju (Griffith University); Dr Ian O'Hara (QUT)
- Worked as a student project coordinator at QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant, Mackay
- Have demonstrated the ability to design, engineer and operate pilot scale biogas reactors, 10 cubic meter biogas upgrading unit and 3 stage biomethane compressor
- Attained certificate in Working safe at heights, confined space, first aid and CPR
- Gained expertise in reporting, managing site contractors, inventory managing, purchase and procurement
CAD Engineer
Advenser Engineering Service Pvt. Ltd.
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Gained experience in USA and European Standard MEP based projects
- Client meeting notes preparation and scheduling
- Used 3D and 2D CAD tools to design, develop and engineer high-quality models
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Environmental Engineering
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD06.2021
Masters of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Cochin University of Science And Technology(CUSAT)
Kerala, India 05.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India 06.2013
Skills
- Scientific writing skills for reports and for refereed journals
- Good demonstrated ability to communicate with research collaborators and stake holders
- Good presentational skills
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative environment
- Good team player
- Ability to work autonomously
- Punctual and time keeper
- Thesis Advisement
- Technology-Based Curriculum
- Student Research Guidance
- Classroom administration
Publication
Journal Articles:
- Effect of steam explosion with and without chemical catalysts on sugarcane trash composition and methane yields; Muhammad A Latif; Paulose Paulose; Zhanying Zhang; Ian O'Hara; Prasad Kaparaju - Manuscript Number: EGY-D-20-03227; submitted and under revision at Energy Journal (ISSN: 0360-5442)
- Anaerobic mono-digestion of sugarcane trash and bagasse with and without steam explosion: batch versus semi-continuous experiments; Paulose Paulose; Prasad Kaparaju - Manuscript Number: INDCRO-D-20-06324; submitted and under revision at Industrial Crops and Products Journal (ISSN: 0926-6690)
- Analysis of two stage solar vapor adsorption refrigeration system. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET; April 2017)
- Inlet Shroud Angle of a Shrouded Wind Turbine. International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET; April 2017)
- Dye-sensitized solar cell using natural dyes extracted from Bougainvillea and bottle Brush flower; International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT; March 2016)
Conference Proceedings
- Effect of organic loading rate and retention time on bio-hydrogen production from dilute sulphuric acid pre-treated sugarcane trash hydrolysate (23-27 June 2019; 16th IWA World Conference; Netherlands)
- Conference: Effect of solids content on methane production during anaerobic dry fermentation of sugarcane bagasse (20-23 November 2017; Bioenergy 2017 Sydney)
- Effect of sulphuric acid pretreatment on chemical composition and methane yield of sugarcane bagasse and sugarcane trash. (17-20 October 2017; 15th IWA World Conference; Beijing)
- Anaerobic co-digestion of sugarcane trash and bagasse for biogas production and greenhouse gas mitigation. 12-15 June 2017, European Biomass Conference; Stockholm)
- Biogas Upgrading using Water Scrubbing Technology. (12-13 January 2017; National Conference on Research Innovations in Thermal and Mechanical Engineering 2017 (NCRITME ’17); Kerala India)
- Performance Evaluation of Enriched Biogas in Engine Application. (12-13 January 2017; National Conference on Research Innovations in Thermal and Mechanical Engineering 2017 (NCRITME ’17); Kerala India)
Consultancy/commercial research & grant
Grant:
- Compressed biomethane production from agricultural waste; ARENA Australia 2017 (AUD $7,49,100).
- Developing technology for utilizing captured CO2 from ambient air for chemical and fuel production; Griffith University Australia 2017 (AUD $4,300).
- Low pressure hight yield biohydrogen production from agricultural waste for Ammonia; MADE Energy Australia 2020 (AUD $75,000).
- Alternative fuel production from agricultural waste - a techno economic study; RACE for 2030 Limited Australia 2021 (AUD $51,838).
Consultancy:
- Biosolids biochemical methane potential and chemical analysis; QUT Australia 2017.
- Energy potential recovery and chemical analysis from grade 2 trade waste; Enpro Envirotech Pty Ltd Australia 2019.
- Rheological, chemical properties and energy potential determination of trade waste; Finn Biogas Pty Ltd Australia 2020.
Future research:
- Developing an mobile biogas upgrading unit for BioCNG (Mechanical, Chemical department).
- Developing a strategic plan to utilize the house hold waste to produce form of energy (Environmental department).
- Testing of upgraded biomethane (BioCNG) for replacing existing CNG (Mechanical department).
- Testing in stationary engines and automotive engines for its feasibility (Mechanical department).
- Techno economic feasibility study of converting any source of volatile waste to useful alternative fuel and fertilizer (Environmental and Mechanical department).
Supervision
Masters:
- Nuthan Gothwal (2018; Co-supervision): Effect of particle size on the anaerobic digestion of sugarcane bagasse and trash (Masters of Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control; Griffith University)
- Rohith Rajana (2018; Co-supervision): Effect of carbon to nitrogen ratio on anaerobic digestion of sugarcane bagasse (Masters of Environmental Engineering; Griffith University)
- Bala Vijaya Manvitha Thumma (2018; Co-supervision): Effect of trace elements supplementation on the anaerobic digestion of sugarcane bagasse and trash (Masters of Environmental Engineering; Griffith University)
- Manikiran Kaur Virk (2018; Co-supervision): Biomethane potential of fish waste by using biochemical methane test (Masters of Environmental Engineering; Griffith University)
- Ahmad Manayer (2017; Co-supervision): Volatile fatty acids recovery and production from sugarcane trash in Leach bed reactors (Masters of Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control; Griffith University)
Undergraduate Interns:
- Jiaming Li (2017; Co-supervision): Anaerobic dry fermentation of sugarcane bagasse to produce methane (Industry Affiliates Program; Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering ; Grffith University)
- Daniel Cressey (2018; Co-supervision): Optimising Thermophilic Biohydrogen production from pretreated sugarcane trash hydrolysate (Industry Affiliates Program; Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic & Energy Engineering ; Grffith University)
- Xunxia Liu (2018; Co-supervision): Anaerobic codigestion of food waste with untreated and pretreated sugarcane trash (Industry Affiliates Program; Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering; Grffith University
Teaching
- Laboratory Demonstrator (2019-2020; 2 semesters)
Undergraduate Students - Department of Mechanical Engineering ( Fluid Mechanics, Renewable Energy and Laboratory)
Griffith University; Nathan campus
- Lecturer and Unit Coordinator (2015-2016; 2 semesters)
Undergraduate Students - Department of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and telecommunication and Biomedical Engineering (Engineering Design and 2D & 3D CAD modelling; Theory and Laboratory)
Govt Model Engineering College; Kerala, India
Public Outreach and Media
- 9News Australia | Weeknights from 5.30pm: Agricultural crop waste to biohydrogen production. (MADE Energy project)
- Deccan Chronicle (Newspaper article; 2013): Mechanical Engineering design idea award (Project: Foldable hubless electrical cycle)
- Malayala Manorama (Newspaper article; 2013): Young engineer innovation award (Project: Foldable hubless electrical cycle)
Certification/training & Achievements
- Assistant HOD
- NBA criteria 2 coordinator
- Department NBA coordinator
- IIC Innovation Ambassador
- IEI India MIE membership
- IEDC Nodel Officer (MBITS; 2021-2023) & Assistant nodal officer (KMEA; 2023-2024)
- MBITS College research & consultancy cell (CRC) coordinator; 2021-2022
- Principal research coordinator in developed advanced biohydrogen & biogas production from 25 varieties of agricultural/cash crops using a dark fermentation process. (Project: MADE Energy - Australia)
- Principal research scholar cum technical expert for “Biogas Upgrading and Compression for Cylinder Filling; ARENA 2021”; Australia
- Student Laboratory coordinator for Environmental Bioprocess & Biochemical Engineering (EBBE) facility; 2017-2020; Australia
- Comprehensive training in high pressure water scrubbing biogas upgrading technology; IIT New Delhi; India
- Certified Associative in Auto CAD 2D, 3D and Rivet MEP; India
- Won 2013 Yuva Project of the year (design and fabrication of Foldable Hubless Electrical Cycle); India
- Best Coordinator Award for 2012 national technological fest.
- Principle coordinator for National technological fest KARNAK’12; India
References
- Dr Prasad Kaparaju; Assoc. Professor; School of Engineering and Built Environment; Laboratory in charge (EBBE); Griffith University; Email: p.kaparaju@griffith.edu.au; Office: +61 (0)7 3735 7761
- Dr Sajith T A; Dean Research & Assoc. Professor; Department of Mechanical Engineering; KMEA Engineering College; Email: deanresearch@kmeacollege.ac.in; Mobile: +91 7403 599 035
- Nedheesh Eldho Baby; HOD & Asst. Professor; Department of Mechanical Engineering; MBITS Engineering College; Email: hodme@mbits.ac.in; Mobile: +91 9846 655 109
Timeline
Associate Professor
KMEA Engineering College
02.2023 - Current
Visiting Faculty
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
03.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Professor
Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science
10.2021 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
Griffith University
01.2021 - 04.2021
QUT Visiting Student
QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant
01.2019 - 06.2020
CAD Engineer
Advenser Engineering Service Pvt. Ltd.
07.2013 - 09.2014
Doctor of Philosophy - Environmental Engineering
Griffith University
Masters of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Cochin University of Science And Technology(CUSAT)
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
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