Dr. J. Dhanalakshmi
B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph. D
Associate Professor
Department Of Chemical Engineering
I am an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at SSN, with a strong academic foundation and a passion for research and teaching. I earned my PhD from IIT Madras, where I specialized in Chemical Engineering, and previously served as a Research Assistant at IIT Bombay, gaining valuable experience in advanced research projects.
My academic journey reflects a consistent pursuit of excellence, having been a university rank holder and a proud recipient of a merit scholarship. At SSN, I am committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment, guiding students to excel academically and professionally while contributing to impactful research in Carbon Capture, Conversion of CO2, Energy and Environment, Solvent Development for Sustainable Processes.
Education
- Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Jan 2008- July 2014 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), India.
- M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, July 2004- July 2006 – Anna University, Chennai, India.
- B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, July 2001-April 2004 – Periyar University, Salem, India.
Teaching Experience
- 10.0 Years
Industrial Experience
- NIL
CO₂ Capture Process Using Ionic Liquids
Enzyme-Assisted CO₂ Conversion
Waste Utilization
Ionic Liquids for Separation of Azeotropic Mixtures & Metal Ions
Thermodynamic Property Predictions – COSMO-RS Model
Solvent Development for Sustainable Energy & Environment
Muthumari P, Dhanalakshmi J, Selvabharathi G, Achsah RS (2024). A Comprehensive Review on CO2 Capture Process using Amine-ionic liquid mixtures. Global Nest Journal, 26 (9), 05919 1-12. https://doi.org/10.30955/gnj.05919.
Perumal, M., & Jayaraman, D. (2023). Amine-Ionic Liquid Blends in CO2 Capture Process for Sustainable Energy and Environment. Energy & Environment, 34(3) 517-532. https://doi.org/10.1177/0958305X211070782.
Perumal, M, Jayaraman, D. (2022) “Understanding the physical and thermodynamic properties of monoethanolamine-ionic liquids for solvent screening in CO2 capture process”. Asia-Pac J Chem Eng. 17( 3):e2775. https://doi:10.1002/apj.2775.
Perumal, M. and Jayaraman, D. (2022), Regeneration of CO2-rich aqueous amine-ionic liquid blends in CO2 capture process. Greenhouse Gas Sci Technol, 12: 118-135. https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.2128
Balraj, A., Jayaraman, D., Krishnan, J. et al. Experimental investigation on water absorption capacity of RHA-added cement concrete. Environ Sci Pollut Res 28, 63623–63628 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-11339-1.
- Filed patent on “Megasonics Assisted Carbon Rich Solvent Vacuum Regeneration in PCCC: Continuous Process” with No. 201841021481 and date of filing 08/06/2018 and date of grant 15/02/2022 – (Co-PI).
Varatharajan, Varalakshmi, Muthumari Perumal, Dhanalakshmi Jayaraman, Vivek Mariappan Santhi, Deepak Sampathkumar, and Naveen Subbaiyan. "Recovery of bioenergy from wastewater–A greener approach." In Microbial Electrochemical Systems for Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Research, pp. 201-220. Elsevier, 2026.
- Muthumari, P., Selvakumar Periyasamy, J. Dhanalakshmi, and P. Sivashanmugam. "Waste-to-Energy Solutions for Sustainable Food Waste Management." In Resource Recycling and Management of Food Waste, pp. 425-441. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2025.
- External Research Grant - Early Career Research Award from DST- SERB, India (Grant worth INR.26.52 lakhs) on January 2017.
- External Research Grant – Received from CSIR-HRDG-EMR II ASPIRE Women Scientist Scheme, New Delhi., India (Grant worth INR.23.88 lakhs) in June 2024.
- Two Internal Faculty Research Grant from SSN Trust, Chennai, India, July 2016 & July 2018.
- University 4th rank in B.Tech. Chemical Engineering, Periyar University, Salem, 2004.
Class Committee Chairman
Timetable Co-Ordinator
Internship Co-Ordinator
Honors & Minors Course Co-Ordinator