Dr. Sumaraj S | Engineering | Academic Excellence Award

Dr. Sumaraj is a Civil and Environmental Engineer with over a decade of academic and research experience, specializing in water and environmental sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, where his doctoral research contributed to advancing sustainable approaches in water and wastewater treatment systems. His strong academic foundation also includes a Master of Technology in Environmental Engineering and Management from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, where he graduated with distinction, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore. Dr. Sumaraj’s research interests span water and wastewater treatment engineering, sustainable technologies, nutrient contaminant remediation, carbon-based materials such as biochar and activated carbon, adsorption mechanisms, surface chemistry, analytical chemistry, and air pollution monitoring. His work reflects an interdisciplinary approach that integrates environmental science, engineering solutions, and sustainability-driven innovation, leading to peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and award-winning student research projects. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Dr. Sumaraj is actively involved in teaching, mentoring, and academic leadership. He has designed and delivered courses in green technology, environmental sustainability, wastewater treatment, water supply engineering, and research methodology. Beyond the classroom, he plays a key role in industry–academia collaboration, skill development initiatives, and sustainability-focused training programs. A recipient of multiple scholarships and honors, including the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship and recognition under national and international sustainability programs, Dr. Sumaraj is also a certified Green-Belt Career and Higher Education Counsellor. His professional journey reflects a strong commitment to research excellence, environmental stewardship, and the development of future-ready engineers.

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