Editorial Board of Scientific Research and Reviews
Dr Prem Kumar Seelam
Environmental and Chemical Engineering Research Group
Faculty of Technology, P.O. Box 4300, 90014 University of Oulu, Finland
Biography & Research Interest
Welcome Dr Prem Kumar Seelam to Join the Editorial Board of Scientific Research and Reviews.
EDUCATION AND DEGREES AWARDED
D.Sc. (Tech.) (2008-2013) University of Oulu, Finland, Major: Chemical & Environmental Process Engineering, 13.12.2013, Prof. Riitta Keiski (Supervisor).
M.Sc. (2004-2006) Åbo Akademi University, Finland, Major: Chemical Engineering, 07.06.2007, Prof. Tapio Salmi (Supervisor).
B.Sc. (1998-2001) Loyola Academy (Affiliated to Osmania University, India, Major: Chemical Technology, 01.06.2001.
Postdoctoral researcher (University of Oulu, Finland: Jan 2014 – Dec 2017)
# Experimental work and analytical studies on heterogeneous catalysis and chemical reaction engineering.
# Materials characterization, design and development for the energy and environmental applications.
# Measurements of chemical reactions, vapours & gas phase analysis using FT-IR GASMET analyser.
# Catalyst development for environmental applications: CO2 methanation and dry reforming of CH4.
# Technical reporting and data analysis, and invited peer reviewer/referee for the various journals.
# Writing technical/scientific reports, manuscripts, book chapters, & funding/grant applications.
# Teaching non-ideal reactors course and supervising graduate students.
Doctoral researcher (University of Oulu, Finland: Mar 2008 – Dec 2013)
# Experimental work, theoretical and analytical studies on catalysis and membrane reactors (MR).
# Biomass derived i.e. bioalcohols processing for H2 production by steam and oxidative reforming for FC.
# Synthesis, characterization and activity testing of metal oxides and metal-doped CNT-based catalysts.
# Measurements of chemical reactions, vapours & gas phase analysis using FT-IR GASMET analyser.
# Comparison of two different reactors i.e. conventional and membrane reformer was studied.
# Writing manuscripts and technical/scientific reports for various projects.
# Technical reporting and data analysis, and invited peer reviewer/referee for the various journals.
# Teaching non-ideal reactors course for graduate students.
Process researcher (Neste Oil Corporation, Finland: Jun 2006 – Oct 2007)
# Catalytic activity screening in ring opening of decalin in batch reactor (analysis of products using GC).
# Synthesis of commercial type zeolite-based catalysts for (hydro) isomerization of long-chain paraffinic.
# Performance evaluation of embedded zeolite (beta+MCM-41) structure in isomerization reactions.
# Characterization of zeolite based catalysts using XRD, NH3-TPD, BET (N2 adsorption), and HRTEM.
#Studying the feasibility of scale up and evaluating the different commercial synthesis protocols.
Thesis worker (Åbo Akademi University, Finland: Sep 2005 – Mar 2006)
# Synthesis, characterization and catalyst testing of metal modified zeolites for model reactions.
# Studying the influence of surface acidity, Pd-modified zeolites, preparation methods and other parameters.
# Characterization of zeolites using different tools: BET (N2 adsorption), XRD, SEM, FTIR and DCP.
# Catalyst testing in model reactions i.e. n-butane isomerization and lactose oxidation.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Chemical reaction engineering
Heterogenous catalysis
Biomass conversion
Hydrogen production and fuel cell technology
Steam, dry and autothermal reforming
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