Faculty Profile

About

Graduated in Chemical Engineering from Bangalore University,
Post-graduate in Industrial Pollution Control Engg. from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (formerly KREC Suratkal) Mangalore University and Ph.D. Research on “Process Optimization & Ethanol production from Hemicellulose” Bio-energy and Environment from VTU, Belgavi. Worked in Industry and Environmental Engineering Consultancy firm about 4 years before joining Teaching at BMSCE. After joining BMSCE as teaching faculty I have taught about 20 different courses for under-graduate chemical engineering, Postgraduate Environmental Engineering, and Bio-Chemical Engineering. I have guided about 40 UG and PG dissertation work. Participated and Organised about 35 short term courses and conferences. Published 15 research papers in National and International journals. Carried out about 25-30 lakh worth Environmental Engineering Consultancy assignment since the year 2016 and ongoing. Affiliated to professional bodies of about 7 organizations. Area of Specialisation and Interest: Energy and Environment with the design and development of sustainable industrial plants. Possess sound knowledge of modeling & simulation of air pollution dispersion model, Design & optimization of Air Pollution and Industrial/Domestic Effluent treatment Control Equipment’s/units., AWARD/ACHIEVEMENT. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD 2017-from Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment Govt. of Karnataka with citation and cash money of Rs. 1,00,000/- (One Lakh only) - Individual category., Education: Doctoral Research:“Process Optimization& Ethanol production from hemicellulose”- BioEnergy and Environment., Masters: Pollution Control and Engineering - “Validation of CFD-based Air Quality Model and its sensitivity analysis Bachelors: Chemical Engineering - “Study of Heat loads During fermentation in a Brewery & Design of a Fermenter Vessel
Other Degree/Diploma/PG diploma if any : Advanced EMS (Environmental Management Systems) Auditing Course for Quality & Environmental Professionals.

Education

• Doctorate - Energy and Environment
  Vishvesvaraya Technological University, Belgavi, Karnataka
  Passed Year: 2017 | Program Type: PartTime
• M Tech - Industrial Pollution Control Engineering
  NITK Surathkal formerly KREC, Mangalore University
  Passed Year: 1998 | Program Type: FullTime
• Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
  MSRIT, Bangalore University
  Passed Year: 1994 | Program Type: FullTime

Selected Publications

• Journal | Published On : 01-02-2020
  C T Puttaswamy, Vinayak Masali, L Udaya Simha
  Treatment of Gelatine based industrial effluent with de-oiled groundnut cake as natural coagulant and ozonation International journal of research and analytical reviews (IJRAR), Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2020, Page No. 500-504, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138.
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• Journal | Published On : 01-01-2019
  Dr. C T. Puttaswamy Vinod Kumar C S,
  Bacteriophage as an alternative to chlorine in sewage treatment plant to disinfect multidrug resistance bacteria present in hospital wastewater. Asian Jouranl of Microbiol. Biotech Env. Sc Bol. 21, No. (2): 2019 : 465-474 @ global Science Publications, ISSN-0972-3005.
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• Journal | Published On : 01-12-2017
  C.T. Puttaswamyb, S. Mukherjee*, V. Parekha,
  “Design and Fabrication of a Reactor for Alkaline Rich Mineral Waste Carbon Sequestration`” International Journal of Prevention and Control of Industrial Pollution. Vol. 3: Issue 2 (IJPCIP (2017) 1–15 © Journals Pub 2017)
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• Journal | Published On : 01-07-2017
  C T. Puttaswamy., Janhavi A Desai, L Udaya Simha & S Manjappa
  “Carbon Dioxide Sequestration by mineral carbonation using steel slag and Construction & demolition waste" Journal of the Institution of Public Health Engineering, India. Volume XXXXV, Number 2, July 2017. Page No. 12- 17, ISSN-0970-3195.
• Journal | Published On : 01-10-2016
  C. T. Puttaswamy., K R Sree Harsha., Rohini
  “Waste to Energy: A Novel Concept of Producing Biogas” Journal of the Institution of Public Health Engineers, India., ISSN-0970-3195, Page – 5-8, Volume XXXXIV, Number 3, October 2016.
• Journal | Published On : 09-12-2015
  C T Puttaswamy, L Udaya Simha, S Manjappa, Vinod Kumar C. S
  “Enzymatic Depolymerisation of Hemicellulose into Arabinose and Xylose by Aerobic Bacteria” International Journal of Engineering Research & Science (IJOER), Pages : 169-175, Volume –I, Issue-9, December 2015, ISSN 2395-96992.
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• Journal | Published On : 01-12-2015
  C. T. Puttaswamy., L Udaya Simha., S Manjappa., Vinod Kumar C. S
  “Hydrolysis of Hemicellulosic Feed stocks by Enterobacter species in the production of bio-Ethanol” International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 5 Number 7 (2016) pp. xx-xx
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• Journal | Published On : 26-01-2015
  Nayak, C.A.; Usha, H.S.; Puttaswamy, C.T.; Maitra, S
  “Teaching methodology for attainment of graduate attributes” IEEE International Conference on MOOC, Innovation and Technology in Education (MITE), Pages: 250 - 255, DOI: 10.1109/MITE.2014.7020282 (IEEE Conference Publications) Date of Conference: 19-20 Dec. 2014, Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 26 January 2015, INSPEC Accession Number: 14871583
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• Journal | Published On : 01-06-2014
  C.T. Puttaswamy, K.R. Sree Harsha, Rohini.
  “Common Effluent Treatment Plant Concept: A Novel Solution for Fish Meal and Oil Extraction Industries in Mangalore Karnataka” STM Journals, Trends in Chemical Engineering, Volume 1, Issue 1, TCE (2014) 41-48 © STM Journals 2014
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• Journal | Published On : 01-06-2014
  C.T. Puttaswamy, L Uday Simha, Krithika S, K R Sree Harsha
  “Performance Evaluation of the Anaerobic Baffled Reactor in Treating Low and Medium Strength Wastewater” Journal of Indian Water Works Association, Page No 57-65, April-June, 2014, ISSN 0970-275X, Vol. XXXXVI No.2
• Journal | Published On : 01-12-2013
  C.T. Puttaswamy, L Uday Simha, Roopa Subramniyan
  "Investigations of Natural Coagulants on Water Quality Parameters" " International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering (IJEE), December-2013 Issue (Volume-06-issue-06(01)), Page No. 41-48. (IJEE); ISSN 0974-5904
• Journal | Published On : 03-11-2012
  C. T. Puttaswamy, K R Sree Harsha, K S Lasya
  “Process control by Automation of wastewater treatment facilities” Journal of Institution of Public Health Engineers, India, Volume 2012-2013, November 3, Page 5-9
• Conference | Published On : 16-11-2010
  C.T. Puttaswamy, L. Udaya Simha, Vinay. R, Swathi. K. R, Rakesha.N.N
  “Bench Scale Performance Study Of The UASB For The Treatment Of Biopharmaceutical Effluent. International Conference COOLING THE EARTH Tactics for Restoring Climate Order and Saving the Living Planet November 15-17, 2010
• Conference | Published On : 15-11-2010
  C.T. Puttaswamy, L. Udaya Simha, Priya.
  Effect Of Natural Coagulants On Water Quality Parameters, International Conference COOLING THE EARTH Tactics for Restoring Climate Order and Saving the Living Planet November 15-17, 2010
• Journal | Published On : 01-12-2009
  C T PUTTASWAMY
  “A case study of wastewater recycling plant at South Western Railways, Bangalore” Journal of Indian Water Works Association, Page No 285-290, October-December 2009,

Other Information

Advisor to Sugar & Distillery, Cogeneration power plants, Metallurgical and Pharmaceutical Industries etc.

Complete knowledge of Environmental Protection Act. Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, Hazardous waste Management and Handling Rules, CPCB and MOEF guidelines etc.

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