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Kalliat Valsaraj

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Kalliat T Valsaraj
EducationBSc, Chemistry
MSc, Chemistry
PhD, Chemistry
Alma materUniversity of Calicut
Indian Institute of Technology
Vanderbilt University
Occupation(s)Chemical engineer, academic and author
Academic career
InstitutionsLouisiana State University Baton Rouge

Kalliat T Valsaraj is a chemical engineer professor.

Among his authored works are his publications in academic journals, including Environmental Science & Technology and Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data[1] as well as books such as Elements of Environmental Engineering: Thermodynamics and Kinetics.[2] Moreover, he is the recipient of 2012 Charles E Coates Award, which was jointly awarded by American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Chemical Society.[3]

Works

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In one of his books titled Elements of Environmental Engineering: Thermodynamics and Kinetics, he explored the applications of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics in environmental engineering, providing a multidisciplinary perspective on the theoretical foundations, limitations, and practical aspects involved in fate and transport modeling, pollution control design, and waste treatment processes.[2] In another book titled Atmospheric Aerosols: Characterization, Chemistry, Modeling, and Climate, he explored the multifaceted aspects of atmospheric aerosols, covering their physical characterization, chemistry, and modeling, with specific chapters addressing morphology, chemical reactivity, radiative effects, and environmental impacts post-Hurricane Katrina.[4]

Valsaraj holds three patents, including developing a remediation method for dense nonaqueous-phase liquid contaminants in the Earth's subsurface.[5]

Awards and honors

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  • 1997 – Cross-Holloway Award of Excellence in Research and Service, Louisiana State University
  • 2008 – Fellow, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
  • 2009 – Rotary International Vocational Excellence Award, Rotary Club of Kannur North
  • 2009 – Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science[6]
  • 2010 – LSU Rainmaker Senior Scholar Award (STEM Category) for Research and Creativity, Louisiana State University
  • 2012 – Charles E Coates Award, American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Chemical Society professional chapters[2]
  • 2015 – Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
  • 2019 – Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry[7]

Bibliography

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Books

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  • Elements of Environmental Engineering: Thermodynamics and Kinetics (2000) ISBN 9781566703970
  • Atmospheric Aerosols: Characterization, Chemistry, Modeling, and Climate (2009) ISBN 9780841269736
  • Photocatalytic Reaction with Inverse Opal Catalyst: A method to solve air pollution via photocatalyst (2010) ISBN 9783843378543

References

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  1. ^ "Kalliat T Valsaraj". scholar.google.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Elements of environmental engineering : thermodynamics and kinetics".
  3. ^ "LSU – Alumni Newsletter" (PDF).
  4. ^ "Atmospheric Aerosols: Characterization, Chemistry, Modeling, and Climate".
  5. ^ "Environmental remediation of dense organic contaminants using polyaphron treatments".
  6. ^ "AAAS Fellows" (PDF).
  7. ^ "Valsaraj Elected Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry". www.lsu.edu.