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.
GOPIKA PREETHIKUMAR
Doctoral Student at AcSIR
Kottayam, Kerala, India
Overview
Topics They Care About
Water Purification
Her publications detail the development of novel membranes and photothermal foams for solar-driven desalination and the removal of pollutants from water.
Sustainable Polymers
Her work utilizes materials like lignin-derived carbon dots and bacterial cellulose, reflecting her background in biopolymer science and focus on sustainability.
Solar Energy Use
A core theme in her research is leveraging solar power for interfacial evaporation, an efficient method for water treatment and energy harvesting.
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Work History
1-2022
Doctoral Student at AcSIR
1-2019 - 10-2020
Project Assistant at CSIR-NIIST, TRIVANDRUM
12-2017 - 5-2018
Project Student at CSIR-NIIST,TRIVANDRUM
Education
2016 - 2018
M.Sc BIOPOLYMER SCIENCE from CIPET-IPT KOCHI
2016 - 2018
Education details unavailable from Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi
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Location : Kottayam, Kerala, India
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Designation : Doctoral Student at AcSIR
