Professor
I teach Environmental Biology, Industrial ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation in the School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology.
Currently my research group is involved in microplastic research working on different aspects of microplastic pollution including Microplastics interactions and toxicity, Atmospheric microplastic pollution, Biodegradation of plastics, AI and Machine learning based approaches for microplastic monitoring, Microplastic regulation and policies.
Area of specialization: Waste Treatment Technologies, Industrial Ecology, Environmental Biotechnology
Phone | 9442234169
Email | devipriyasuja@cusat.ac.in
2014-2015- INDO-US Raman Fellow- Post Doctoral Research at Center for Photochemical Studies, Bowling Green State University, OHIO,USA.
2006- PhD - Environmental Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala
1998- M. Phil - Environmental Science and Engineering, Pondicherry University, Puducherry
1996- M. Sc - Environmental Biotechnology, M. S University, T.N
1994- B. Sc - Zoology, M.S University, T.N
Patchaiyappan, A., Dowarah, K., Ahmed, S. Z., Prabakaran, M., Jayakumar, S., Thirunavukkarasu, C., & Devipriya, S. P*. (2021). Prevalence and characteristics of microplastics present in the street dust collected from Chennai metropolitan city, India. Chemosphere, 269, 128757.
Patchaiyappan, A., ZakiAhmed, S., Dowarah, K., Khadanga, S. S., Singh, T., Jayakumar, S., & Devipriya, S. P*. (2021). Prevalence of microplastics in the sediments of Odisha beaches, southeastern coast of India. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 167, 112265.
Kundungal, H., Synshiang, K., & Devipriya, S. P.* (2021). Biodegradation of polystyrene wastes by a newly reported honey bee pest Uloma sp. larvae: An insight to the ability of polystyrene-fed larvae to complete its life cycle. Environmental Challenges, 4, 100083.
Patchaiyappan, A., Ahmed, S. Z., Dowarah, K., Jayakumar, S., & Devipriya, S. P*. (2020). Occurrence, distribution and composition of microplastics in the sediments of South Andaman beaches. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 156, 111227.
Kundungal, H., Gangarapu, M., Sarangapani, S., Patchaiyappan, A., & Devipriya, S. P.* (2021). Role of pretreatment and evidence for the enhanced biodegradation and mineralization of low-density polyethylene films by greater waxworm. Environmental technology, 42(5), 717-730.
Dowarah, K., Patchaiyappan, A., Thirunavukkarasu, C., Jayakumar, S., & Devipriya, S. P*. (2020). Quantification of microplastics using Nile Red in two bivalve species Perna viridis and Meretrix meretrix from three estuaries in Pondicherry, India and microplastic uptake by local communities through bivalve diet. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 153, 110982.
Dowarah, K., & Devipriya, S. P*. (2019). Microplastic prevalence in the beaches of Puducherry, India and its correlation with fishing and tourism/recreational activities. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 148, 123-133. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.07.066
Kundungal, H., Gangarapu, M., Saran, S., Patchaiyappan, A. and Devipriya, S.P.*, 2019. Efficient biodegradation of polyethylene (HDPE) waste by the plastic-eating lesser waxworm (Achroia grisella). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, pp.1-11
Patchaiyappan, Arunkumar, Saran Sarangapany, Yvan Aaron Saksakom, and Devipriya S.P.*. "Feasibility study of a point of use technique for water treatment using plant- based coagulant and isolation of a bioactive compound with bactericidal properties." Separation Science and Technology (2019):11, doi.org/10.1080/01496395.2018.1560332,
Saran. S., Manjari, G., Rao, A.V.B. and Devipriya, S.P. Highly recyclable and ultra-rapid catalytic reduction of organic pollutants on Ag-Cu@ZnO bimetal nanocomposite synthesized via green technology, Applied Nanoscience, 2018, Volume 8, Issue 5, pp 1123–1131, doi.org/10.1007/s13204-018-0753-5
Saran, S. Manjari, G. and Devipriya, S.P*. Reclamation of grey water for non-potable purpose using pilot scale solar photocatalytic tubular reactors. Environmental Technology, 2018,doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2018.1468486.
Manjari, G., Saran, S., Rao, A.V.B. and Devipriya, S.P. Novel Synthesis of Cu@ZnO and Ag@ZnO Nanocomposite via Green Method: A Comparative Study for Ultra-Rapid Catalytic and Recyclable Effects, Catalysis Letter, 2018, Volume 148, Issue 8, pp 2561–2571, doi.org/10.1007/s10562-018-2435-z.
Saran, S. Manjari, G. and Devipriya, S.P.A facile and convenient route for synthesis of silver biopolymer gel bead nanocomposites by different approach towards immobilization and its catalytic applications. Catalysis letter, 2018, Volume 148, Issue 5, pp 1514–1524, doi.org/10.1007/s10562-018-2350-3.
Saran, S. Manjari, G. and Devipriya, S.P.* Synergistic Eminently Active Catalytic and Recyclable Ag, Cu and Ag-Cu Alloy Nanoparticles Supported on TiO2 for Sustainable and Cleaner Environmental Applications: A Phytogenic Mediated Synthesis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018, Volume 177, pp 13143, doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.181.
Saran, S., Arunkumar, P. and Devipriya, S.P*. Disinfection of roof harvested rainwater for potable purpose using pilot scale solar photocatalytic fixed bed tubular reactor. Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 2018, Volume 18, Issue 1, pp 49-59, doi.org/10.2166/ws.2017.097.
Saran, S., Manjari, G., Arunkumar, P. and Devipriya, S.P.*, Solar photocatalytic decolorization of synthetic dye solution using pilot scale slurry type falling film reactor. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2017, Volume 34, Issue 11, pp 2984–2992, doi.org/10.1007/s11814-017-0204-0.
Patchaiyappan, A., Saran, S., Sadishkumar. V and Devipriya, S.P.*, Isolation of active coagulant protein from the seeds of Strychnos potatorum- a potential water treatment agent. Environmental Technology, 2018, doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2018.1427798.
Manjari, G., Saran, S., Arun, T., Rao, A.V.B. and Devipriya, S.P., Catalytic and recyclability properties of phytogenic copper oxide nanoparticles derived from Aglaia elaeagnoidea flower extract. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 2017, Volume 21, pp 610-618. doi.org/10.1016/j.jscs.2017.02.004.
Manjari, G., Saran, S., Arun, T., Devipriya, S.P. and Rao, A.V.B., 2017. Facile Aglaia elaeagnoidea Mediated Synthesis of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles: Antioxidant and Catalysis Properties. Journal of Cluster Science, 28, 2017, 2041–2056, doi.org/10.1007/s10876-017-1199-8..
Manjari, G., Saran, S., Kirankumar.V, Devipriya, S.P. and Rao, A.V.B., A High- Performance Catalytic and Recyclability of Phyto-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Embedded in Natural Polymer. Journal of Cluster Science, 2017, Volume 28, pp 3127-3138.
Manjari, G., Saran, S., Rao, A.V.B. and Devipriya, S.P., Phytochemical screening of Aglaia elaeagnoidea and their efficacy on antioxidant and antimicrobial growth. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research, 2017, Volume 5, pp 7-13.
Saran, S., Kamalraj, G., Arunkumar, P. and Devipriya, S.P*., Pilot scale thin film plate reactors for the photocatalytic treatment of sugar refinery wastewater. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2016, Volume 23, pp 17730- 17741, doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016- 6964-y.
Saran, S., Patchaiyappan, A., and Devipriya, S.P*., Recovery and reuse of TiO2 photocatalyst from aqueous suspension using plant based coagulant – A green approach. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2016, Volume 33, pp 2107- 2113. doi.org/10.1007/s11814-016-0059-9.
Dowarah, K. & Devipriya, S.P. (2020). The massive problem of microplastics in the global commons. Global Commons Issues Concerns and Strategies. SAGE Publishing. ISBN: 9789353883638 . Pillai, M. B., & Dore, G. G. (Eds.)
Patchaiyappan, Arunkumar, and Suja Purushothaman Devipriya. "Application of plant-based natural coagulants in water treatment." In Cost Effective Technologies for Solid Waste and Wastewater Treatment, pp. 51-58. Elsevier, 2022.
MP Kannankai, SP Devipriya (2022). An introduction to cost-effective technologies for solid waste and wastewater treatment. Cost Effective Technologies for Solid Waste and Wastewater Treatment, 1-8, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822933-0.00013-9
