A. K. Suresh


Personal Information
Full Name: Akkihebbal K Suresh
Room No: 220, Chem. Engg.
+91 (22) 2576 7240 (O)
+91 (22) 2576 8240 (R)
+91 (22) 2572 8729 (R)
+91 (22) 2572 6895 (Fax)
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Background

  • B.Tech., Chemical Engg., Mysore University, Surathkal, 1979
  • M.E., Chemical Engg., I.I.Sc. Bangalore, 1981
  • Ph.D. Chemical Engg., Monash University, Melbourne, 1986
R&D

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R&D Areas/Projects

  • Mass transfer with chemical reaction : Intensification of mass transfer processes, mass transfer theories, concentrated dispersions, interfacial reactions.
  • Biochemical Engineering : Enzymatic reaction kinetics, enzyme action in heterogeneous media. Fermentation technology - kinetic modelling, operating strategies for productivity enhancement, simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of starchy substrates, novel techniques for oxygen supply to viscous aerobic fermentations. Applications to lactic acid , diacetyl and xanthan gum fermentations.
  • Polymer reaction engineering : Interfacial polycondensation - kinetic modelling, correlation between reaction rate, polymer structure and performance in applications such as controlled release microcapsules and thin film composite membranes.
  • Liquid phase organic oxidations : Kinetics and reaction engineering of catalyzed and uncatalyzed autoxidations.
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