Faculty

Brief Introduction

Joined the School of Environmental Studies of CUSAT as Adjunct Faculty on 3 July 2023. Served as Professor of Safety Engineering and Chemical Engineering in the School of Engineering of CUSAT from 1 July 2004 to 30 April 2023. Obtained B. Tech and M. Tech degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Calicut (1984) and IIT Madras (1986) respectively. Started professional career with FACT Ltd, Kochi in January 1986. Obtained PhD degree in Environmental Engineering (1994) from CUSAT while working in Industry. Has more than 18 years of industrial experience in plant operation, process design, environment protection and process safety. Served as Head of the Divisions of Safety and Fire Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Principal of School of Engineering and Dean, Faculty of Engineering, CUSAT. Recipient of Young Scientist Award (1994) for Ecology and Environment, State Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Kerala and Prof. K. M. Bahauddin award (2018) for the distinguished engineering teacher of Kerala.  Research interests include Wastewater Engineering, Process Safety Engineering and Bioprocess Engineering.

Contact Info

Phone: +91 9447366900 / +91 8848261198
E-mail: profmadhu@cusat.ac.in/profmadhugopal@gmail.com

Research Interests

Wastewater Engineering, Environmental Management, Process Safety Engineering, Separation Processes, Bioprocess Engineering

Education

B. Tech Chemical Engineering (1984). Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur, University of Calicut
M.Tech Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering Specialization (1986).
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

PhD (Environmental Engineering), 1994. Cochin University of Science and Technology

Experience

Industrial Experience:  18 years 6 months
Research & Teaching Experience:  19 years

From July 2004 -April 2023: Professor, School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology

January 1986 to June 2004: Served Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited, Udyogamandal in the following capacities.
Design Manager (Process), FACT Engineering and Design Organisation, Udyogamandal
Deputy Manager (Process), FACT Engineering and Design Organisation, Udyogamandal
Senior Design Engineer (Process), FACT Engineering and Design Organisation, Udyogamandal
Environmental Engineer, FACT Petrochemical Division, Udyogamandal
Process Engineer, FACT Udyogamandal Division, Udyogamandal

Students (PhD Degree awarded)

1. Vimalamma T. Abraham. Physico-chemical and biological treatment of effluent from natural rubber latex centrifuging units. Dr.N. Radhakrishnan Nair (Guide), Dr. G. Madhu (Co-guide). Mahatma Gandhi University, 2008
2. Lekha Nair.  Studies on the phytotoxic stress impact of a synthetic detergent on some freshwater macrophytes of lower Kuttanad wetland, Kerala. Dr. G. Madhu, Dr. A.P. Thomas ( Co-guide), Mahatma Gandhi University, 2008.
3. Vijith H.  Modelling landslide susceptibility on a regional scale using remote sensing and GIS : An assessment of parts of the Meenachil river basin of western ghats, India. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide).  Mahatma Gandhi University, 2009.
4. Josephkutty Jacob. Analysis of power systems compensated by series FACTS devices. Prof. G.  Madhu, Prof. K. Paulose Jacob (Co-guide), CUSAT, August 2009.
5. Thomas Mathew Coconut cake – A novel adsorbent for the removal of water pollutants.  Dr. G. Madhu (Guide). Mahatma Gandhi University, 2009.
6. Renjith V.R. Consequence modeling, vulnerability assessment, aend fuzzy fault tree analysis of hazardous storages in an industrial area. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide), CUSAT, October 2011.
7. Devasia M.J. An investigation on pesticide residue in soil and water with particular reference to carbofuran in Wayanad District, Kerala. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide),  Mahatma Gandhi University 2011.
8. Rajendran C.  Techniques for enhancing wind energy generation – a CFD based multibody dynamics approach in horizontal axis wind turbines. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide),  CUSAT, March 2012.
9. Satheesh Kumar. K. An Analysis of work-related stress factor in selected industries in Kerala, India. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide).  CUSAT, June 2012.
10. Premnath R.  Quantitative air flow modelling analysis of data centre air conditioning as multiple jet array. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide).  CUSAT, July 2012.
11. Subin K. Jose.  Geospatial characterization and conservation potential for Agasthyamala biosphere reserve, Western Ghats, India. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide), Mahatma Gandhi University, November 2012.
12. Thankachan T Pullan. Development of a system for concurrent product and process design for a machine tool factory. Dr. M. Bhasi (Guide), Dr. G. Madhu (Co-guide), CUSAT, February 2013.
13. Praveen R.P Design, analysis and realization of zero cogging permanent magnet brushless DC motor for spacecraft applications. Dr. Jagathy Raj V.P (Guide), Dr. G. Madhu (Co-guide), CUSAT, March 2013.
14. Biju Augustine N.  Influence of forecasting, planning, and controlling on the performance of small and medium enterprises. Dr. M. Bhasi (Guide), Dr. G. Madhu (Co-guide), CUSAT, November 2013.
15. Praveensal C.J. Modeling of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in chemical process industry in India. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide).  CUSAT, November, 2013.
16. Ushakumary E.R. Waste water treatment using low-cost natural adsorbents. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide), CUSAT, April 2014.
17. A. Ramesh.  Assessment of energy conservation in Indian cement industry and forecasting of CO2 emissions. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide), CUSAT, September 2014.
18. Bindhu B.K.  Influence of major operational parameters on aerobic granulation for the treatment of wastewater. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide).  CUSAT, September 2014.
19. Thomas T.J. Studies on the application of low-cost natural materials in drinking water treatment. Dr. G. Madhu (Guide).  Mahatma Gandhi University, August 2015.
20. Latha P.G Short term generation scheduling in stressed power systems considering grid energy storage. Dr. P.S. Sreejith (Guide), Prof. G. Madhu (Co-guide). CUSAT, October 2015.
21. Sajeena Beevi. B. A study of single stage semi-dry anaerobic digestion of organic fraction of municipal solid waste. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide), Prof. Dipak Kumar Sahoo (Co-guide). CUSAT, October 2015.
22. Ambilikumar C.K. Performance of supply chain when using selected coordination mechanisms. Prof. M. Bhasi (Guide), Prof. G. Madhu (Co-guide). CUSAT, December 2015.
23. Fasnabi P.A.  Studies on advanced oxidation processes for the removal of acetamiprid from wastewater. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide).  CUSAT, December 2015.
24. E. Lakshmi.  Evaluation and Modelling of Water Quality in River Periyar. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide). Mahatma Gandhi University, August 2016.
25. Jayachandran. K.  Clean development mechanism (CDM) project opportunities in fertilizer industry. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide).  Mahatma Gandhi University, August 2017.
26. Padmavathi K.S.  Removal of hexavalent chromium from wastewater by adsorption using nanomaterials. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide), Prof. Dipak Kumar Sahoo (Co-guide). CUSAT, July 2018.
27. B. Indulakshmi. Passive and active control design and simulation of microchannel heatsink. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide). CUSAT, December 2018.
28. Haseena P.V.  Removal of nitrate nitrogen and ammonia nitrogen from aqueous media using nano biosorbents. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide), Prof. Dipakkumar Sahoo (Joint guide). CUSAT, June 2020.
29. Sananth H. Menon. Investigations on the performance upgradation of perchlorate cells and RTD modelling studies. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide).  CUSAT, August 2020.
30. Mary Lissy P N.  Removal of copper (II) and chromium (VI) ions from aqueous media using magnetic nano adsorbents. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide), Prof. Roy M Thomas (Joint Guide). CUSAT, October, 2020.
31. Jayasree P Kuttamassery Mana. Biosorption of Chromium (VI) from wastewater using plant-based biomass. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide), Prof. Dipak Kumar Sahoo (Joint Guide). CUSAT, July 2021.
32. Lila Bhai T S.  Removal of Cr (VI)ions and Malachite green dye from aqueous media using TiO2 – Fly ash Nanocomposite. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide), Prof. Roy M Thomas (Joint Guide). CUSAT, June 2022.
33. Tiju Baby.  Analysis of personal factors influencing electrical occupational accidents. Prof. G. Madhu (Guide), Prof. V.R. Renjith (Joint Guide). CUSAT, August 2022.

Publications (Selected)

• K. Uday Sankar, M. Bhasi, G. Madhu. A hybrid bacterial foraging – simulated annealing framework for improving road networks. Measurement: Sensors. 26(2023)100704. 117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measen.2023.100704.
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• K. Uday Sankar, M. Bhasi, G. Madhu. A modified bacterial foraging algorithm for improving road networks. Optik – International Journal of Light and Electron Optics. 273(2023), 170377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2022.170377.
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• Kishore Ravindran, G. Madhu, V.R. Renjith, Sreekala Rugmini. Performance of the ρ- Al2O3 based Ag promoted Pd/ Al2O3 catalyst during Acetylene hydrogenation with an ideal feed. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society. 100(2023). 100884. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jics.2023.100884.
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• Lekha Nair, Madhu Gopal and Thomas A.P. The toxic effect of an anionic detergent on a rooted floating macrophyte. Poll Res. 41 (4): 1287-1294 (2022).
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• A Raveendran, VR Renjith, G Madhu. A comprehensive review on dynamic risk analysis methodologies. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 104734, 2022.
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• Ejjas Ahammed, AR Soman, B Gopakumar, VR Pramod, G Madhu. Covariate model-based fault tree analysis for risk assessment in chemical process industries: A case study of a chlorine manufacturing facility. Ejjas Ahammed, AR Soman, B Gopakumar, VR Pramod, G Madhu. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, Volume 99, Issue 6, Pages 100463, 2022.
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• T Baby, G Madhu, VR Renjith. Occupational electrical accidents: Assessing the role of personal and safety climate factors. Safety science, 139, 105229, 2021.
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• T Baby, G Madhu, VR Renjith. A path model approach to safety compliance and personal factors among electrical workers in India. International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics, 1-12, 2021.
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• Jayasree P. K, David K. Daniel, Madhu G, and Dipak Kumar Sahoo. Predictability by Box-Behnken model for removal of chromium (VI) using Eclipta prostrata (Bhringraj) plant powder as an adsorbent. Songklanakarin Journal of Science & Technology, 43 (1), 144-152, 2021.
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• PNM Lissy, G Madhu, RM Thomas. Modeling of packed bed column studies for the removal of Cu (II) using polypyrrole alumina iron oxide nanocomposite. Desalination and Water Treatment, 227, 278- 288, 2021.
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• K Ravindran, G Madhu, VR Renjith, S Rugmini. Influence of different alumina phases on the catalytic properties of palladium-alumina catalysts for selective hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene. Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis, 134 (2), 867-882, 2021.
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• N Gopinath, G Madhu, J Francis. Upflow Anaerobic Filter for the Treatment of Wastewater from a Natural Rubber Latex Concentration Unit. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 20 (4), 1685-1693, 2021.
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• R Deepa, G Madhu, RM Thomas, VS Achari. Removal of Mefenamic Acid from Aqueous Solution by Fenton Process: Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology with Central Composite Design, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 20 (5), 2061-2067, 2021.
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• Anju Krishna M.S., Deepa R. and Madhu G. Investigations on the removal of mefenamic acid from water using Fenton process. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment. Vol. 24 (5) May (2020).
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• Reshma Unnikrishnan, G. Madhu. Comparative study on the effects of meteorological and pollutant parameters on ANN modelling for prediction of SO2. SN Applied Sciences (Springer) (2019) 1:1394 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-1440-1.
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• Sananth H. Menon, G. Madhu, and Jojo Mathew. Modeling residence time distribution (RTD) behavior in a packed-bed electrochemical reactor (PBER). International Journal of Chemical Engineering. Volume 2019, Article ID 7856340, 9 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/7856340.
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• B. Indulakshmi and G. Madhu. Effect of phase-changing material encapsulation on flow boiling in microchannel-based electronics cooling system. Multiphase Science and Technology, 30(2-3):221–237 (2018).
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• P.A. Fasnabi, G. Madhu, P.A. Soloman. Optimization of advanced oxidation processes for the removal of acetamiprid from wastewater. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal. Vol.18, No. 1, 225-233, January 2019.
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• Padmavathy K.S, Amith Murali, G. Madhu & Deepak Kumar Sahoo. Adsorption of hexavalent chromium Cr (VI) from wastewater using novel chitosan/halloysite clay nanocomposite films. Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, Vol. 24, November 2017, pp 593-600.
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• Vimalamma T. Abraham, G. Madhu, N. Radhakrishnan Nair, and John Britto. Radiation treatment of skim serum wastewater from natural rubber latex centrifuging units. Environmental Research, Engineering and Management, Vol.73, No.3, 2017.
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• Padmavathy, K.S., Madhu, G. and Sahoo, D.K. (2017). Use of response surface methodology for optimisation of performance of magnetite nano adsorbents for removal of hexavalent chromium from wastewater, Int. J. Environment and Waste Management, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp.49–65 (Inderscience).
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• B. K. Bindhu & G. Madhu (2017) Application of grey system theory on the influencing parameters of aerobic granulation in SBR, Environmental Technology,    38:17,    2143-2152,    DOI:  0.1080/09593330.2016.1246617. (Taylor & Francis).
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• B.K. Bindhu and G. Madhu. Influence of superficial upflow air velocity on aerobic granulation in sequencing batch reactors. J. Environ.Science & Engg. Vol. 58, No.2, p 93-100, April 2016.
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• Puthenkattil Abdukunji Fasnabi, Gopal Madhu, Pooppana Antony Soloman. Removal of Acetamiprid from Wastewater by Fenton and Photo- Fenton Processes –Optimization by Response Surface Methodology and Kinetics. Clean – Soil, Air, Water 2016, 44 (9999), 1–10 (WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim).( DOI: 10.1002/clen.201400131).
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• B. Sajeena Beevi, G. Madhu, Deepak Kumar Sahoo. Performance and kinetic study of semi-dry thermophilic anaerobic digestion of organic fraction of municipal solid waste, Waste Management, 36(2015) 93-97.
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• Bindhu B.K and Madhu G., Influence of three selection pressures on aerobic granulation in sequencing batch reactor. Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, Vol.22, September 2015, pp.
• 241-247.