Faculty

Dr. Kasibhatta S.R. Murthy

Associate Professor (DOJ - 06.06.2011, Regular)

B.Sc (Chemistry), Andhra University 

M.Sc (Analytical Chemistry), Andhra University 

M.S (Environmental Science), University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

Ph.D. (Chemistry), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad

Area of Specialization:

Heavy metal removal from industrial effluents by adsorption

Characterization of biodiesel, Solar Energy

Research & Publications: 

  • Kinetic modeling of Batch studies using mixed adsorbent prepared from Activated charcoal and Bone charcoal for the removal of Copper and Cadmium –Srinivas Tadepalli, K. S. R. Murthy and P. Vijay- Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2016, 8(4):1-14; ISSN: 0975-7384. (SCOPUS INDEXED) – impact factor 0.7.
  • Removal of Copper and Cadmium from industrial effluents using the mixed adsorbent in the Continuous-flow operations - Srinivas Tadepalli, K. S. R. Murthy and P. Vijay Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2016, 8(4):29-40; ISSN: 0975 7384. (SCOPUS INDEXED) – impact factor 0.7.
  • Isothermal and linear regression modelling of Cu (II) and Fe (II) using orange peel as an adsorbent in Batch studies - Srinivas Tadepalli, K.S.R.Murthy, N.N. Rakesh International Journal of PharmTech Research -Vol.9, No.5, pp 197-210, 2016 CODEN (USA): IJPRIF, ISSN: 0974-4304, ISSN(Online): 2455-9563. (SCOPUS INDEXED) – impact factor 0.85.
  • Removal of Cu (II) and Fe (II) from industrial waste water using orange peel as an adsorbent in batch mode operation - Srinivas Tadepalli, K.S.R.Murthy and N.N. Rakesh International Journal of ChemTech Research, Vol.9, No.05 pp 290-299, 2016 CODEN (USA): IJCRGG, ISSN: 0974-4290, ISSN(Online):2455-9555. (SCOPUS INDEXED) –  impact factor 0.85.
  • Kinetic Modeling of Continuous Column study for the removal of Cu (II) and Fe (II) using orange peel as an adsorbent - Srinivas Tadepalli, K.S.R.Murthy and N.N. Rakesh International Journal of ChemTech Research, Vol.9, No.05 pp 300-313, 2016 CODEN (USA): IJCRGG, ISSN: 0974-4290, ISSN(Online):2455-955. (SCOPUS INDEXED) -impact factor 0.85.
  • International Conferences, Please mention paper presented, Oral / Poster, Invited Lecture (Latest 5 NOS): Continuous column study for the removal of Cu(II) and Fe(II) from Industrial Effluents using Orange peel as an adsorbent – Paper presented at International Conference on Nano for Energy and Water organized by R&D Department. UPES, 22-24 Feb 2017.
National Conferences:
  • Removal of copper and cadmium ions using ammonium pyrrolidine dithio carbamate (APDC) loaded polyurethane foam (PUF) packed column by flame atomic absorption spectrometer in waste waters and solid waste – Paper accepted at  National seminar on Environmental Awareness E-waste Management organized by HSE Department, COES, UPES – 4th April 2015.
  • A comparative study on physic-chemical characteristics and synthesis of typical Nano-fluids”-Paper accepted at International Conference on Powder, Granule and Bulk Solids: Innovations and Applications, Nov. 28-30, 2013, Thapar University, Patiala, India.
  • 7th National Science Congress of Uttarakhand Council for Science and Technology, Uttrakhand held at Graphic Era Univerisity, Dehradun – 21-23rd November 2012.
  • 13th international conference on “Emerging Interfaces of Physical Sciences and Technology” held at university of petroleum and energy studies, Dehradun, uttarakhand, 14-15th june, 2011.
  • Walnut based activated carbon as a low-cost adsorbent for removal of reactive Black-5 Dye from aqueous solution - 7th National Science Congress of Uttarakhand Council for Science and Technology, Uttrakhand held at Graphic Era Univerisity, Dehradun – 21-23rd November 2012.
Book Published:
  • Book Chapter “Ammonium Pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (APDC) Loaded Polyurethane Foams (PUF): An Efficient Source for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Water”; Dr Girdhar Joshi, Dr K S R Murthy and Dr Pankaj Kumar, in “Current Trends in Environmental Resource Management” ISBN No 978-81-929248-1–6, page 37—47; Publisher Gaura Books India Private Limited New Delhi India.
  • Book Chapter “Walnut Wood: A Natural and Economic Carbon Source for Removal of C. I. Reactive Black-5 Dye from Industrial Waste” Dr Girdhar Joshi, Dr K S R Murthy and Dr Pankaj Kumar, in “Current Trends in Environmental Resource Management” ISBN No 978-81-929248-1–6, page 48—60; Publisher Gaura Books India Private Limited New Delhi India.
  • DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-COST ADSORBENTS. Dr. Girdhar Joshi & Dr. K S R Murthy ISBN No. 978-3-659-33787-1 – 2013.