
Professor Nishanth Gopalakrishnan Chemmangattuvalappil
- Professor
- School of Engineering
Biography
Dr Nishanth Chemmangattuvalappil is a Professor of Chemical Engineering in the department of Engineering at ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University Malaysia. He is a chartered engineer and chartered scientist of Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University, AL, USA (2010). His main areas of expertise include product and molecular design and recovery of fine chemicals. His current work focuses on the application of molecular design concepts to design benign and green solvents, integration of molecular design techniques into the design of biorefineries, carbon capture using ionic liquids and specialty chemicals recovery from bio-oil.
Research Interests
- Integrated process and product design
- Chemical product design and molecular design
- Design of ionic liquids for carbon dioxide removal
- Design of integrated biorefineries
Teaching Areas
- Thermodynamics
- Separations
- Process design and optimization
- Process simulation
Notable Publications
Lim, S.Y., Chemmangattuvalappil, N.G., Tapia, J.F.D., Khoiroh, I., Chai, P.V., Ng, L.Y. (2025): Optimal chemical reaction pathway for palm process residue recovery using Process Graph (P-graph) framework. Computers and Chemical Engineering, 194, 109000
Tang, J.Y., Chung, B.Y.H., Ang, J.C., Chong, Jia Wen, Tan, Raymond R., Aviso, Kathleen B., Chemmangattuvalappil, N.G., Thangalazhy-Gopakumar, S. (2024). Prediction model for biochar energy potential based on biomass properties and pyrolysis conditions derived from rough set machine learning. Environmental Technology (United Kingdom), 45(15), pp. 2908–2922.
Chew, Y.E., Lee, H.Y., Heng, Y.P., Tiew, S.T., Chong, J.W., Chemmangattuvalappil, N.G. (2024). Design of formulated fragrant products using rough set machine learning and molecular design tools. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 203, pp. 305–320.
Chong, J.W., Chemmangattuvalappil, N.G., Muthoosamy, K. and Thangalazhy-Gopakumar, S. (2024): Stable diesel and bio-oil emulsion through solvent extraction and ultrasonic aided emulsification. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 190, 616-624.
3. Lim, S.Y., Chemmangattuvalappil, N.G., Chok, V.S. Ng, D.K.S., Qaisar, A., Ng, L.Y. (2024). Computer-aided framework for the design of entrainer for palm process residue recovery. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 206, pp. 499–510.
Chung, B.Y.H., Ang, J.C., Tang, J.Y., Chong, Jia Wen, Tan, Raymond R., Aviso, Kathleen B., Chemmangattuvalappil, N.G., Thangalazhy-Gopakumar, S. (2023).Rough set approach to predict biochar stability and pH from pyrolysis conditions and feedstock characteristics. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 198, pp. 221–233.
Ang, J.C., Tang, J.Y., Chung, B.Y.H., Chong, Jia Wen, Tan, Raymond R., Aviso, Kathleen B., Chemmangattuvalappil, N.G., Thangalazhy-Gopakumar, S. (2023). Development of predictive model for biochar surface properties based on biomass attributes and pyrolysis conditions using rough set machine learning. Biomass and Bioenergy, 2023, 174, 106820
Tiew, Shie Teck, Chew, Yick Eu, Lee, Ho Yan, Chong, Jia Wen, Tan, Raymond R., Aviso, Kathleen B. and Chemmangattuvalappil, Nishanth G., 2023. A Fragrance Prediction Model for Molecules Using Rough Set-based Machine Learning Chemie Ingenieur Technik. 95(3), 438-446.
Chong, Jia Wen, Thangalazhy-Gopakumar, Suchithra, Tan, Raymond R., Aviso, Kathleen B. And Chemmangattuvalappil, Nishanth G., 2022. Estimation Of Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil Properties From Feedstock Characteristics Using Rough-Set-Based Machine Learning International Journal Of Energy Research. 46, 19159–19176.
Yee, Q.Y., Hassim, M.H., Chemmangattuvalappil, N.G., Ten, J.Y., Raslan, R. (2022). Optimization of quality, safety and health aspects in personal care product preservative design Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 157, pp. 246–253.
Achievements & Accolades
Research awards
- Co-author in the paper that won the best paper award at The 4th international youth conference on Engineering innovation, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia.
- Co-author in the paper that won the best presentation award award at the Pyroasia, Kuala Lumpur (2023).
- Co-author in the paper that won the outstanding postgraduate researcher award at the International conference on sustainable management (April, 2021).
- Research award- In recognition of contribution to research, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia (December 2019)
- Research award - In recognition of contribution to research, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia (December 2018)
- Co-author in the paper that won the best paper presentation award at the 25th Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE 2018), Makati, Philippines (November 2018).
- Co-author in the paper that won the third price at the best Research Paper Competition organised by IEM (Institute of Engineers, Malaysia) in 2017.
- Co- author in the paper that won the best student paper award in The 7th International Symposium on Design, Operation and Control of Chemical Process, held from July 24th to 27th, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Co-author in the paper that won the best Research Paper Competition organised by IEM (Institute of Engineers, Malaysia) in 2015.
- Excellence in Reviewing– Computers and Chemical Engineering Journal in 2013.
- Harry Merriwether Fellowship- Award for top Doctoral student in Auburn University in 2010.
Teaching Awards:
- Deans Teaching Excellence Award, 2021
- Lord Dearing Award, 2020: Outstanding contributions to teaching and learning across three University of Nottingham campuses
- Staff Oscar- for the best academic feedback 2017-18, 2018-19
- Faculty teaching quality awards: 2017-2021
Professional Associations
- Chartered Engineer: Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
- Chartered Scientist: Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
- Associate Member: The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
- Fellow of The Higher Education Academy: UK Professional Standards Framework
- Associate member, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
Engineering Technologist, Board of Engineers Malaysia