Suchitraa Vijayaraghavan

• Carried out Literature research on 2 topics- CO2-Electroreduction in MEA and High Temperature electrolysers • Implemented Scaling up (2 cm2 to >10 cm2) of the electrolysis cell • Observing the cell performance under various conditions and identifying the root cause • Interpreting and sharing the results with a team of 20 members • Handling of analytical instruments (e.g. GCMS, Digital Microscope) und their user interface • Working on 2 programs- LabView and Origin

• Collaborated with Robert Bosch GmbH, Renningen on this Project • Carried out Literature research to identify the major contaminants present in the Biogas and their impact on the performance of SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cells) • Recommended most suitable treatment of biogas before feeding it to fuel cell based on cleaning efficiency

• Responsible for EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) for a 100 kT/yr Polyol- und 90kT/yr Isocyanate-Production plants, Dahej with a team of 50 members • Collaborated with multiple departments and carried out >20 Management of Change (MOC), Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), P&ID revision • Implemented 2 process modification based on Zero-liquid Discharge (reducing water requirement by ~5%) and Exhaust air treatment • Ensured 0 injuries and <1 process safety incident during the tenure

• Waste water treatment project under Mr. Deepesh Patidar • Set up a pipe flocculator to remove suspended matter • Observed the influence of various operating factors (flow rate, flocculant dosage, etc.) • Use of light transmission technique to determine the water clarity

Specialisation area- Solid Waste treatment and Air Quality Control