GOPIKA PREETHIKUMAR

Gopika Preethikumar is a PhD Scholar at CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, specializing in biopolymer science. Her research focuses on developing sustainable materials, such as bacterial cellulose membranes and lignin-derived carbon dots, for solar-driven water purification and desalination.

Her interests suggest a keen focus on the application of scientific research within major corporations, following developments at industry leaders like the pharmaceutical company Dr. Reddys Laboratories and the automotive manufacturer Volvo Group.

Her research involves creating advanced hydrogel composites that act as all-in-one systems for producing fresh water from various polluted sources.