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Prathap Parameswaran

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Associate Professor at Kansas State University
📍 Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Prathap Parameswaran is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Kansas State University, specializing in environmental biotechnology. His research focuses on sustainable resource recovery from waste, including developing technologies to convert swine waste into aviation fuel. He earned his Ph.D. from Arizona State University.

He is passionate about student mentorship, advising the KSU chapter of Engineers without Borders and prioritizing undergraduate research opportunities to prepare students for meaningful careers. He emphasizes hands-on learning, connecting large-scale engineering concepts to real-world applications to shape a more resilient future.

He holds multiple patents for his work on microbial electrochemical cells and membrane bioreactor systems.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Associate Professor
Location
Manhattan, Kansas, United States
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Topics Prathap cares about

Wastewater Valorization
His research centers on transforming wastewater and biomass into valuable resources like energy, nutrients, and even aviation fuel, viewing waste as a "treasure trove."
Environmental Biotechnology
An expert in using novel biotechnology, including Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors (AnMBRs), to create sustainable solutions for wastewater challenges.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
Associate Professor
Kansas State University
8-2015 - 6-2021
Assistant Professor
Kansas State University
7-2012 - 7-2015
Assistant Research Scientist
Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology
5-2010 - 6-2012
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University
5-2010 - 6-2012
Postdoctoral research associate
Center for Environmental Biotechnology, Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University
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Media appearances

People with Purpose: Prathap Parameswaran. Featured in K-State Today
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Water, waste and wicked problem – Kansas State University. Featured in K-State Today
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Education
2006 - 2010
Ph.D
Arizona State University
M.S
Illinois Institute of Technology
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