Rukhsana Badarudeen

I am a dedicated Civil Engineer currently pursuing an M.Tech in Energy Science and Technology, with a strong academic foundation and a passion for sustainable development and innovative energy solutions. My background in civil engineering equips me with a deep understanding of structural systems, project planning, and infrastructure development, while my postgraduate specialization enhances my expertise in renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, and environmental impact analysis. I am driven by a commitment to contribute to a greener future through interdisciplinary approaches and practical problem-solving skills. Eager to leverage my technical knowledge and research capabilities in a dynamic environment focused on sustainable engineering and energy innovation.

• Registered Civil Engineer: E-13404/20/EA-5509/KLM

• Energy-Efficient Materials
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Sustainable Construction
• Energy Conservation and Management
• Energy Storage and Efficiency
• Cement-Based Materials
• Rheology and Processing
• Low-Carbon Formulations
• CO2 Mineralization Pathways
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

• Inter College Quiz Competition ASCENDIO 2K19, 02/23/19, Indian Geotechnical Society CET student Chapter
• Project Management workshop, 10/26/19, SIGMA as part of the PANTHEON organized by ICI students in association with ICI Trivandrum
• Workshop on Total Station, UTKRAANTI-18, NSS-IIT Karagpur organized by Kingfotech Pvt Ltd
• National Level Tech Fest, Pantheon 3.0, 09/30/19 - 10/01/19, ICI CET Students chapter in association with ICI Trivandrum
• Industrial Training Programme, 06/23/16 - 06/28/16, Asset homes Pvt Ltd Trivandrum

E-13404/20/EA-5509/KLM

Exploring LaMnO3 perovskite for high-performance zinc-air battery (M.Tech)

Exploring LaMnO3-based perovskite oxides as efficient, low-cost electrocatalysts for high-performance zinc-air batteries, synthesizing and characterizing perovskite nanomaterials using XRD, SEM, FTIR, and electrochemical techniques (CV, LSV, EIS) Evaluating ORR/OER activity and long term stability to improve battery efficiency and cycle life. Aiming to develop scalable electrode fabrication methods for sustainable energy storage

Areca Leaf Fiber Reinforced Acrylic Concrete (B Tech), 

In this study an attempt is made to study the effect of 10% acrylic powder in concrete as the partial replacement of fine aggregate. The possibility of using areca fibre strips as reinforcement material in concrete is also evaluated. For this purpose, varying volume fractions of areca fibre strips (0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%) are mixed in concrete as reinforcement material The engineering properties of areca fibre reinforced acrylic concrete is studied. 

Study of pulp black liquor sludge as an admixture, The pulp black liquor sludge, a byproduct from paper making, is applied as a cement admixture in two types of cement, namely: Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and Limestone Portland cement (LPC). The results showed that the water of consistency of cement pastes premixed with BPC was gradually increased with the concentration of PBL (Pulp black liquor) sludge while the setting times were decreased. So, it can be used as an accelerator. In BLC mix 20% addition of black liquor sludge by replacing water provides a slump of 100mm. In M50 mix, 25% addition of black liquor sludge by replacing water gives the same. All the mechanical properties of BLC M30 and BLC M50 mixes were found to be comparable with that of corresponding control mixes and satisfies IS.

• Prof. (Dr). Sabu Thomas, Director of School of Energy Materials, MG University, Kottayam, +91 9447223452, sabuthomas@mgu.ac.in
• Dr. Ditty Dixon, Asst. Joint Director of SEM, MG University, Kottayam, +91 9400243084, dittydixon@mgu.ac.in