EXPERTISE INFORMATION
Research Group
- Process Modeling, Simulation and Control, Sustainable Materials, Separation Processes, Energy and Environment
Areas of Interest
- Advanced Oxidation processes (AOPs), Electrodialysis, Process intensification, Process simulation using ASPEN PLUS, Fuel cells, Pyrolysis, Gasification
Mahendra Chinthala Assistant Professor Grade-I, Chemical Engineering
chinthalam@nitrkl.ac.in
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PUBLICATIONS1
SPONSORED PROJECTS2
CONSULTANCY PROJECTS9
DOCTORAL STUDENTS4
CONTINUING EDUCATIONPERSONAL INFORMATION
Mahendra Chinthala
Assistant Professor Grade-I
Chemical Engineering
Room Number: CH-108
Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, India - 769008
2016
Ph.D.
Chemical EngineeringHomi Bhabha National Institute (IGCAR, Kalpakkam)
2010
M.Tech
Chemical TechnologyOsmania University
2007
B.Tech
Chemical EngineeringSri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, AP
Teaching Experience
- Chemical Engineering, NIT Rourkela, 11 Mar 2020 - Present
- Chemical Engineering, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, 04 Aug 2016 - 28 Feb 2020
- Chemical Engineering, NIT Trichy, 27 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2016
Integrated Sonophotocatalysis with sulfate-based oxidation for reclamation of Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in waste water Science & Engineering Research Board(SERB)
- Principal Investigator
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- Running Sponsored
Performance Evaluation Of Pollution Controlling And Monitoring Devices Of Ms. J.K Paper Mills Ms. J.K Paper Mills
- Co-consultant
- 01 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2022
- Completed Consultancy
Incestigation Of Coal For All Mines At WCL, Nagpur Seam Wise And Mine Wise. Western Coalfields Ltd
- Co-consultant
- 01 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022
- Completed Consultancy
Total Publications: 55
A. Balakrishnan, A. Chandran, S. Shiby, A. Tenny, M. Chinthala, A. Kumar, S. Trivedi, N. Rajamohan, and Bo. Weng,"Metal and Covalent Organic Frameworks for Photocatalytic Conversion of N2-to-NH3: Mechanisms, Materials, and Perspectives.", Small, pp.1-50, Wiley 2026, View Details Article
K. B. Devi, A. Balakrishnan, M. N. Flora, A. Kumar, M. Chinthala, N. Rajamohan, and S. Rtimi,"Oxalic acid–assisted, metal-free light-driven activation of sodium percarbonate on kaolinite for tetracycline degradation in water: Kinetic, mechanistic, and toxicological insights", Journal of Environmental Management, vol.413, pp.130212, Elsevier 2026, View Details Article
A. Balakrishnan, A. Chandran, S. Shiby, A. Tenny, M. Chinthala, A. Kumar, S. Trivedi, N. Rajamohan, and Bo. Weng,"Metal and covalent organic frameworks for photocatalytic conversion of N2-to-NH3: mechanisms, materials, and perspective", Small, vol.22, no.e73476, Wiley 2026, https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.73476 Article
H. S. Kenganal, A. Tiwari, A. Sahoo, and M. Chinthala,"Co-pyrolysis of tea waste and metallised plastic waste: Product characterization, kinetic analysis, and activated carbon applications", Environmental Management, vol.404, no.15, Elsevier, April 2026, 10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.129468 Article
A. Tiwari, C. S. Rao, R. R. Addula, and M. Chinthala,"Comprehensive pyrolysis analysis of bael bark: kinetics, thermodynamics, and machine learning-assisted parameter prediction", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, vol.14, no.5, pp.124183, Elsevier 2026, View Details Article
A Five-Day Short Term Course on Modeling and Simulation of Energy Transition Systems (MSETS-2023) Mechanical Engineering (Short-term Course)
- Co-Coordinator
- 24 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
- Brochure
Advanced Oxidation Processes for Environmental Remediation [AOPER-2022] Chemical Engineering (Workshop)
- Coordinator
- 04 Jan 2023 - 10 Jan 2023
- Brochure
An International conference on Advances in Smart Materials, Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (CHEMSMART-22) Chemical Engineering (Conference)
- Co-Coordinator
- 16 Dec 2022 - 18 Dec 2022
- Brochure
Advances in carbon dioxide capture and utilization for sustainable climate [ACCUSC-2022] Chemical Engineering (Workshop)
- Co-Coordinator
- 04 Jul 2022 - 10 Jul 2022
- Brochure
- Energy Conservation and Renewable Sources of Energy {Theory}
- Environment and Safety Engineering {Theory}
- Modeling and Analysis of Energy Systems {Theory}
- Project Engineering {Theory}
- Renewable Energy Technology {Theory}
- Advanced Chemical Engineering Laboratory {Practical}
- Process Dynamics and Control Laboratory {Practical}
- Process Equipment Design Laboratory {Practical}
- Process Plant Simulation Laboratory {Practical}
- Process Simulation Laboratory {Practical}
Ph.D. Students [7]
Engineered Carbon Nitride Homojunction Hydrogels as Multifunctional Photocatalyst for Environmental Applications
Akash BalakrishnanEnrolled: Sep 2020Graduated : Oct 2025Supervisor
Bio-fuels
Amit TiwariEnrolled: Aug 2021ContinuingSupervisor
Energy Storage
Sayan MukherjeeEnrolled: Jul 2022ContinuingSupervisor
Environmental Engineering, Mine Environment, Environmental Engineering and Pollution Contro
Vikash KumarEnrolled: Jan 2025ContinuingCo-Supervisor
Environmental Enginering
Punam NasrinEnrolled: Jul 2025ContinuingSupervisor
Volarisation of agro-residues for sustainable energy applications
Mandala TanmayEnrolled: Jul 2026ContinuingSupervisor
Chemical engineering,CO2 capture and utilization, membrane technology
Subhashree MohapatraEnrolled: Jul 2026ContinuingCo-Supervisor
Executive Ph.D. Students [2]
Low grade Bauxite characterisation and beneficiation for Modern Alumina Refinery
Hirak MitraEnrolled: Jul 2026ContinuingCo-Supervisor
Application of AI in Optimizing Process Parameters
Sunil Madhusudhan Reddy GEnrolled: Aug 2025ContinuingSupervisor
Memberships / Fellowships
- IIChE, 2021
- Co-PIC - Centre For Extra Academic Activity