Dr. B. Senthil Rathi earned her B.Tech. degree in Chemical Engineering from Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Anna University, graduating with University Rank, and completed her M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, where she was awarded a University Gold Medal. She received her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Anna University in 2022, with her doctoral research focused on the removal of toxic arsenic from aqueous solutions using electrodeionization technology. Her research interests include wastewater treatment, emerging contaminant removal, adsorption and separation technologies, biohydrogen production, membrane processes, nanomaterials, and sustainable environmental engineering. Following her doctoral studies, Dr. Senthil Rathi continued her research as an International Research Fellow (Remote) at the Institute of Sustainable Energy (ISE), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia, where she worked on sustainable energy technologies, biohydrogen production, advanced materials for environmental remediation, and renewable energy systems. Her research has resulted in more than 50+ SCI-indexed journal publications, two books, several book chapters, patents, and recognition among the Stanford University World’s Top 2% Scientists.

Work Experience

Experience: 13+ years of Teaching and 8+ years of Research

• 2026 – Till Date, Assistant Professor (Grade II), Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiv Nadar University Chennai
• 2024 – 2026, Assistant Professor (Grade II), Department of Chemical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
• 2023 – 2024, Assistant Professor (SG), Department of Bioengineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai
• 2013 – 2023, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai

Projects

1. Ongoing

• Title: Hydrogen Production from Water Splitting Process Using Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyser
  Investigator: Dr. B. Senthil Rathi (Principal Investigator)
  Funding Agency: SSN Trust
  Fund Allocated: ₹4.30 Lakhs
  Project Duration: 2024–2026
  Status: Ongoing

2. Consultancy Project

• Title: Efficient CO₂ Removal from Biogas Using Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) with MOFs-Impregnated Zeolites
  Investigator: Dr. B. Senthil Rathi (Faculty Investigator)
  Industry Partner: Saroj Tiny Tech India Pvt. Ltd.
  Project Cost: ₹3.35 Lakhs
  Project Duration: 2025
  Status: Completed

Publication

Journals –53, Book Chapters – 10

1. Rangasamy, Gayathri, B. Senthil Rathi, K. Sathish Kumar, S. Murugeshwari, S. Meenakshi Lalitha, P. Senthil Kumar, “Hydrothermal Carbonization Derived Hydrochar from Industrial Waste as an Efficient Adsorbent for Toxic Dye Removal and Process Optimization”, Scientific Reports, 2026.
2. B. Subha, S. Murugeshwari, B. Senthil Rathi, J. Divya, E. Krithya, “Data-driven Interpretation and Optimization of Crimson Red Dye Adsorption Using Spirulina-Derived Hydrochar–CuO Nanocomposites”, Biomass and Bioenergy, Vol. 212, pp. 109287, 2026.
3. B. Senthil Rathi, R. Sivaranjanee, P. Senthil Kumar, S. Sabarigirish, A. Lewin Pranson, S. Murugeshwari, Gayathri Rangasamy, “Biohydrogen Production from Bagasse by Dark Fermentation”, Biofuels, pp. 1–29, 2026.
4. P. Senthil Kumar, B. Senthil Rathi, Bioadsorbents for the Remediation of Environmental Pollutants, John Wiley & Sons, 2026.
5. S. Murugeshwari, Madhan Gunasekaran, B. Senthil Rathi, R. M. Saravana Kumar, J. Divya, “Plant-Mediated CuO Nanoparticles for Reactive Orange Dye Adsorption: Experimental Study and Machine Learning-Assisted Optimization”, Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, Vol. 237, Is. 16, pp. 945, 2026.
6. K. Shanu, P. Senthil Kumar, B. Senthil Rathi, Gayathri Rangasamy, “GIS-Based Landslide Susceptibility Zonation Using Weighted Overlay Analysis with AHP: A Case Study of Malappuram District, Kerala, India”, Scientific Reports, 2026.
7. S. Sujatha, V. Kishore, S. Vinod Kumar, et al., “Waste-to-Value Conversion: A Comprehensive Review on Biochar Production, Modification, and Remediation Potential”, Next Materials, Vol. 12, pp. 102550, 2026.
8. Sanchali Bose, B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy, N. Vijai, et al., “Exploring the Performance of Pressure Swing Adsorption for Upgradation of Biogas Using Zeolite as a Suitable Media”, Next Research, pp. 102148, 2026.
9. SENTHIL RATHI BALASUBRAMANI, “Balancing Strength and Ductility in AA7075 Through Controlled Heat Treatment Parameters”, Sains Malaysiana, Vol. 55, Is. 1, pp. 117–127, 2026.
10. Balasubramani Senthil Rathi, N. Kalaiarasi, Lay Sheng Ewe, Kishore Viswanathan, Weng Kean Yew, Sriananda Ganesh Thiraviam, Sujatha Sadana, Theresa Kasthuri Dinah Samuel, Kaavyaa Kamalakannan, “Recent Developments in Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy in the Field of Chemical, Biochemical and Clinical Application—A Critical Review”, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 105, Is. 13, pp. 3108–3134, 2025.
11. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, S. Sanjay, M. Prem Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy, “Artificial Intelligence Integration in Conventional Wastewater Treatment Techniques: Techno-Economic Evaluation, Recent Progress and Its Future Direction”, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 22, Is. 1, pp. 633–658, 2025.
12. Sujatha Sadana, Manivasagan Rajasimman, Senthil Kumar Sanjay, Viswanathan Kishore, Balasubramani Senthil Rathi, Shahabaldin Rezania, Hesam Kamyab, Yasser Vasseghian, “Metal–Organic Framework-Enabled Biomass Conversion Technologies for Microalgae Biorefinery in the Food Industry”, Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Vol. 105, Is. 9, pp. 4680–4694, 2025.
13. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, V. Parthasarathy, V. Dinesh Aravind, S. Sanjay, Gayathri Rangasamy, Dai-Viet N. Vo, “Recent Progress in Ceramic Membrane Technology for the Removal of Emerging Contaminant from Wastewater: A Critical Review”, Chemical Engineering Communications, Vol. 212, Is. 2, pp. 304–328, 2025.
14. B. Senthil Rathi, S. Karan Kumar, P. Senthil Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy, “Kinetics, Mechanism, Isotherms, and Design Analysis on the Removal of Toxic Dye from Water Using Surface-Modified Agro-Waste Biomass”, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Vol. 15, Is. 3, pp. 4881–4893, 2025.
15. P. Senthil Kumar, Balasubramani Senthil Rathi, “Bio-Adsorbents from Biomass for Environmental Remediation”, in Biomass for Environmental Remediation, pp. 41–54, Elsevier, 2025.
16. G. Prasannamedha, P. Senthil Kumar, Balasubramani Senthil Rathi, V. Parthasarathy, A. Daril Deehen, E. Jananie, V. Lokesh, S. Shivani, S. Keerthana, I. Shivani, et al., “Engineering Properties of Hydrochar Fabricated from Hydrothermal Carbonization of Lignocellulosic Biomass: Practice as Adsorbent and Catalyst in Water Treatment”, Journal of Water Process Engineering, Vol. 74, pp. 107739, 2025.
17. Balasubramani Senthil Rathi, Ponnusamy Senthil Kumar, Pavadai Nethaji, Theerthagiri Senthil, “Electrochemical Sensing of Sulfamethoxazole Antibiotic in Water at Graphene Oxide/Zinc Oxide Nanocomposites Modified Glassy-Carbon Electrode: Optimization and Real Time Measurement”, International Journal of Environmental Research, Vol. 19, Is. 5, pp. 170, 2025.
18. Balasubramani Senthil Rathi, Lay Sheng Ewe, Senthilkumar Sanjay, Venkatesh Narayana Murthy, Weng Kean Yew, R. Baskaran, Sieh Kiong Tiong, “A Critical Review on Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: Characterization and Its Application in Wastewater Treatment”, Environmental Technology Reviews, Vol. 14, Is. 1, pp. 797–819, 2025.
19. S. Murugeshwari, B. Senthil Rathi, N. Kalaiarasi, R. M. Saravana Kumar, I. Arunkumar, M. Vasanth, P. Senthil Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy, “Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ocimum sanctum for Efficient Congo Red Dye Removal: A Response Surface Methodology Approach”, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Vol. 197, Is. 10, pp. 1105, 2025.
20. Senthilnathan Nachiappan, Jayakaran Pachiyappan, Balakrishna Moorthy, Balasubramani Senthil Rathi, Karuppasamy Ramanathan, “Chemical Purification Procedures of Water”, Machine Learning in Water Treatment, pp. 131–144, 2025.
21. B. Senthil Rathi, V. Dinesh Aravind, G. Ranjith, V. Kishore, Lay Sheng Ewe, Weng Kean Yew, R. Baskaran, “Sustainability Considerations in Bio-Hydrogen from Bio-Algae with the Aid of Bio-Algae Cultivation and Harvesting: Critical Review”, MRS Energy and Sustainability, Vol. 11, Is. 2, pp. 317–342, 2024.
22. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, V. Parthasarathy, R. Gokul, R. Dharani, R. Lavanya, Gayathri Rangasamy, “Current Research Progress in the Biological Removal of Emerging Contaminants from the Water Environment”, Water Practice & Technology, Vol. 19, Is. 8, pp. 3154–3181, 2024.
23. G. Padmalaya, B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy, “Electrochemical Sensor for Urea Determination Using Structural C-Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes Decorated CuO Hybrid Nanocomposite: Application in Rice Water Samples”, Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol. 320, pp. 100701, 2024.
24. B. Senthil Rathi, “A Critical Review on Biohydrogen Generation from Biomass”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 52, pp. 115–138, 2024.
25. B. Senthil Rathi, M. Trisha, S. Kaviya Selvi, R. Gokul, V. Renuka, “Recent Research Progress on Modified Activated Carbon from Biomass for the Treatment of Wastewater: A Critical Review”, Environmental Quality Management, Vol. 33, Is. 4, pp. 907–928, 2024.
26. Aindrila Mandal, P. Senthil Kumar, Cumbakonam Sampathkumar Poorva, Lohita Srinivasa Raju, Balasubramani Senthil Rathi, “Research Progress of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Water: Classification, Sources, Potential Risks, and Treatment Approaches”, Water Practice and Technology, Vol. 19, Is. 3, pp. 937, 2024.
27. P. Senthil Kumar, B. Senthil Rathi, Electrodeionization: Fundamentals, Methods and Applications, Elsevier, 2024.
28. Kilaru Harsha Vardhan, P. Senthil Kumar, B. Senthil Rathi, M. Varsha, “An Energy Efficient Hybrid Membrane Technique for the Removal of Toxic Metals from Aquatic Environment”, Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol. 317, pp. 100196, 2024.
29. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, V. Kishore, Sriraam Sridhar, Gayathri Rangasamy, “Conventional Technologies and Recent Developments in the Nanotechnological Approach for the Remediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants”, Water Practice & Technology, Vol. 19, Is. 5, pp. 1849–1877, 2024.
30. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy, Michael Badawi, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, “Membrane-Based Removal of Fluoride from Groundwater”, Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 488, pp. 150880, 2024.
31. Vinod Kumar, S. Mukil, P. Naveen, et al., “Modeling and Evaluation of the Permeate Volume in Membrane Desalination Processes Using Machine-Learning Techniques”, Digital Chemical Engineering, Vol. 11, pp. 100154, 2024.
32. Kilaru Harsha Vardhan, Hrishitha Sree, P. Senthil Kumar, B. Senthil Rathi, “Hydrothermally Produced Activated Carbon Impregnated with ZnO for the Adsorptive Removal of Toxic Pharmaceutical Contaminants from Aqueous Solution”, International Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 2024, Is. 1, pp. 8434050, 2024.
33. B. Senthil Rathi, Lay Sheng Ewe, S. Sanjay, S. Sujatha, Weng Kean Yew, R. Baskaran, Sieh Kiong Tiong, “Recent Trends and Advancement in Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for the Degradation of Dyes: Synthesis, Mechanism, Types and Its Application”, Nanotoxicology, Vol. 18, Is. 3, pp. 272–298, 2024.
34. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, J. Natanya Ida Susana, J. Francia Virgin, R. Dharani, S. Sanjay, Gayathri Rangasamy, “Recent Research Progress on the Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater Using Modified Zeolites: A Critical Review”, Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol. 319, pp. 100573, 2024.
35. Bello Abdu Isah, Muthamilselvi Ponnuchamy, B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, Ashish Kapoor, Manjula Rajagopal, Anjali Awasthi, Gayathri Rangasamy, “Artificial Intelligence-Based Neural Network Modeling of Adsorptive Removal of Phenol from Aquatic Environment”, Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol. 319, pp. 100564, 2024.
36. A. Annam Renita, N. Magesh, B. Senthil Rathi, “The Box-Behnken Experimental Approach of Emerging Contaminant–Ciprofloxacin Antibiotic Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Kigelia Africana Peel-Activated Carbon: Optimization, Kinetics, and Isotherm Studies”, Discover Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Is. 7, pp. 349, 2024.
37. Yeow Khai Bin, Lay Sheng Ewe, Weng Kean Yew, Balasubramani Senthil Rathi, Andika Widya Pramono, “Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Characteristics and Microstructure of Aluminium Alloy AA6061”, Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, Vol. 124, Is. 1, pp. 209–219, 2024.
38. P. Senthil Kumar, Balasubramani Senthil Rathi, “Employing Carbon Nanocomposites for the Removal of Hazardous Contaminants from Aqueous Solution”, Malaysian NANO – An International Journal (MNIJ), Vol. 4, Is. 1, pp. 24–44, 2024.
39. P, Senthil Kumar, M. Varsha, B. Senthil Rathi, Gayathri Rangasamy, “Electrodeionization: Principle, Techniques and Factors Influencing Its Performance”, Environmental Research, Vol. 216, pp. 114756, 2023.
40. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy, “A Sustainable Approach on Thermal and Catalytic Conversion of Waste Plastics into Fuels”, Fuel, Vol. 339, pp. 126977, 2023.
41. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy, “A Short Review on Current Status and Obstacles in the Sustainable Production of Biohydrogen from Microalgal Species”, Molecular Biotechnology, pp. 1–9, 2023.
42. V. Karthik, G. Dhivya Dharshini, P. Senthil Kumar, S. Kiruthika, Gayathri Rangasamy, Periyasamy Selvakumar, B. Senthil Rathi, “Ferrite-Supported Nanocomposite Polymers for Emerging Organic and Inorganic Pollutants Removal from Wastewater: A Review”, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 62, Is. 35, pp. 13711–13733, 2023.
43. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, “Hydrothermal Carbonization of Agro-Waste for Phosphate and Nitrate Removal from Water Environment”, Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol. 306, pp. 99–111, 2023.
44. D. Prabu, P. Senthil Kumar, B. Senthil Rathi, S. Sathish, K. Vijai Anand, J. Aravind Kumar, Osama B. Mohammed, P. Silambarasan, “Feasibility of Magnetic Nano Adsorbent Impregnated with Activated Carbon from Animal Bone Waste: Application for the Chromium (VI) Removal”, Environmental Research, Vol. 203, pp. 111813, 2022.
45. M. Varsha, P. Senthil Kumar, B. Senthil Rathi, “A Review on Recent Trends in the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Aquatic Environment Using Low-Cost Adsorbents”, Chemosphere, Vol. 287, pp. 132270, 2022.
46. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, “Continuous Electrodeionization on the Removal of Toxic Pollutant from Aqueous Solution”, Chemosphere, Vol. 291, pp. 132808, 2022.
47. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, V. Vinoth Kumar, “Sustainability Assessment of Third-Generation Biofuels: A Life Cycle Perspective”, in Biofuels and Bioenergy, pp. 523–534, Elsevier, 2022.
48. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, “Sustainable Approach on the Biodegradation of Azo Dyes: A Short Review”, Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Vol. 33, pp. 100578, 2022.
49. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, R. Parthiban, “A Review on Recent Advances in Electrodeionization for Various Environmental Applications”, Chemosphere, Vol. 289, pp. 133223, 2022.
50. Veluru Sridevi, B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, A. Saravanan, R. V. Hemavathy, S. Karishma, S. Jeevanantham, Sri Himaja Pamu, Lam Sudha Rani, K. S. N. V. Prasad, “Ultrasonic Functionalized Egg Shell Powder for the Adsorption of Cationic Dye: Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies”, Adsorption Science & Technology, Vol. 2022, pp. 9177880, 2022.
51. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, “The Future of Blockchain for Wastewater Treatment in the Textiles Industry”, in Blockchain Technologies in the Textile and Fashion Industry, pp. 109–123, Springer Nature Singapore, 2022.
52. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, “Electrodeionization Theory, Mechanism and Environmental Applications: A Review”, Environmental Chemistry Letters, Vol. 18, Is. 4, pp. 1209–1227, 2021.
53. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, Pau-Loke Show, “A Review on Effective Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Aquatic Systems: Current Trends and Scope for Further Research”, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 409, pp. 124413, 2021.
54. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, R. Ponprasath, K. Rohan, N. Jahnavi, “An Effective Separation of Toxic Arsenic from Aquatic Environment Using Electrochemical Ion Exchange Process”, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 412, pp. 125240, 2021.
55. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, “Development of Renewable Energies and Its Consequences on the Ecological Footprint”, in Assessment of Ecological Footprints, pp. 95–108, Springer Singapore, 2021.
56. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, “Application of Adsorption Process for Effective Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water and Wastewater”, Environmental Pollution, Vol. 280, pp. 116995, 2021.
57. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, “A Review on Sources, Identification and Treatment Strategies for the Removal of Toxic Arsenic from Water System”, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 418, pp. 126299, 2021.
58. B. Senthil Kumar, R. Gayathri, B. Senthil Rathi, “A Review on Adsorptive Separation of Toxic Metals from Aquatic System Using Biochar Produced from Agro-Waste”, Chemosphere, Vol. 285, pp. 131438, 2021.
59. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, Dai-Viet N. Vo, “Critical Review on Hazardous Pollutants in Water Environment: Occurrence, Monitoring, Fate, Removal Technologies and Risk Assessment”, Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 797, pp. 149134, 2021.
60. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, “Circular Economy: An Insightful Tool for Sustainable Management of Wastewater”, in Circular Economy: Assessment and Case Studies, pp. 203–220, Springer Singapore, 2021.
61. B. Senthil Rathi, P. Senthil Kumar, “Electrodeionization Theory, Mechanism and Environmental Applications: A Review”, Environmental Chemistry Letters, Vol. 18, Is. 4, pp. 1209–1227, 2020.
62. B. Senthil Rathi, S. Vinod Kumar, R. Sivaranjanee, N. Deepa, G. Sampath Kumar, “Trichoderma atroviride as Microbial Strain in Biogas Production from Lignocellulosic Wastes”, Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, Vol. 9, Is. 4, pp. 306–312, 2018.*
63. B. Senthil Rathi, Dr. R. Baskaran, N. Deepa, “CFD Simulations for Mixing by Introducing Solid Object in Lid Driven Square Cavity”, International Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 6, Is. 6, pp. 165–172, 2018.

Awards

• 2026– Received the Excellence in Student Mentorship Award from J. Ramachandran Maritime Foundation and AMET University, Chennai, in recognition of outstanding contribution to student mentoring and academic excellence.
• 2023– Received the Award of Excellence in Research at the IJMTST Excellence Awards for significant contributions to environmental and chemical engineering research.
• Recognized among the Stanford University World’s Top 2% Scientistsfor outstanding research contributions and global scientific impact in 2024 and 2025.
• Received the Best Innovator Award as a Mentorfrom Danfoss Industries for mentoring innovative engineering projects.
• Received the Best Budding Bright Engineer Award in 2008 for outstanding academic performance and engineering excellence.

Areas of Research

• Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies
• Emerging Contaminant Removal
• Adsorption and Separation Processes
• Electrodeionization and Membrane Technologies
• Biohydrogen and Green Hydrogen Production
• Biomass Valorization and Bioenergy
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Engineering

Links

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=l08CkVwAAAAJ&hl=en
• Scopus Author ID: https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57226683848
• Web of Science Researcher ID: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/ABD-3108-2020
• ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6284-9120
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senthil-rathi-balasubramani-00581097/