Er. Anoopa Ann Thomas

Designation: Assistant Professor

Education: M. Tech. Chemical Engineering

Professional Experience

Research:

• One year experience in nanofiltration and Forward osmosis based water treatments with prime focus in desalination

Specialization

UG: Chemical Engineering

PG: Chemical Engineering

Publications

Book Chapter:

“Forward Osmosis as a Sustainable Technique for Water Treatment and Desalination” a chapter in the book “Sustainable Techniques for Water and Wastewater Treatment”, CRC Press (In press)

Journal Articles:

1. Preparation of a Novel Thin – film Nanocomposite Membrane for Desalination (under preparation)
2. Role of Electrospun Membranes in Forward Osmosis: A Review” (under revision)

Conferences:

1. Oral presentation on “Zinc Anchored Mesostructured Cellular Foams (MCF) Incorporated Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes for Desalination” in the International Conference on Advancements In Membrane Technologies organized by Indian Membrane society held on 14^th & 15^th February 2020, CTC, Nandambakkam, Chennai
2. Participated and presented a poster on “Forward Osmosis for Desalination and Wastewater Treatment: A mini review” in the International Conference on Separation Science and Technology (ICST 2019) organized by the School of Environmental Sciences, MG University, Kottayam during December 13^th -16^th ,2019.
3. Participated and presented a poster on “Forward Osmosis for Desalination and Wastewater Treatment: A mini review” in the International Conference on Separation Science and Technology (ICST 2019) organized by the School of Environmental Sciences, MG University, Kottayam during December 13^th -16^th ,2019.

Participation in FDPs and Workshops:

1. Attended in the TEQUIP-III sponsored FDP on Novel Perspectives in Technologies for Micro-pollutant Removal from Aqueous system (NPTMRAS) conducted by the Department of Chemical Engineering, NITC, during 20^th-25^th January 2020.
2. Attended TEQUIP III sponsored FDP on Recent Innovations and Developments in Electrochemical and Chemical Process Optimization (RIDECPO) organized by the department of Chemical Engineering, NITC, during 17^th-22^nd June 2019.
3. Attended one day workshop on Organic Cottons organized by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Kerala on 23^rd February 2016.
4. Participated in national workshop on “Molecular Characterization Techniques” organized by the Chemical Engineering department of Government engineering college, Calicut, during 3^rd-6^th August 2016.

Membership in Professional Bodies: ISTE

Research Interest: Membrane based separation techniques

Achievements:

1. NIT Calicut rank holder (1^st rank in M. Tech. Chemical Engineering)
2. Calicut University rank holder (4^th rank in B. Tech. Chemical Engineering)

• Received Rashtrapathi Award in 2010 from The Bharat Scouts & Guides organization.