Sivanandi Rajadurai

Sivanandi Rajadurai
Born (1951-09-01) 1 September 1951
Mylaudy
Kanyakumari
India
Residence United States
India
Alma mater Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Spouse(s) Fatima Rajadurai
Children Merin Rajadurai
Abiman Rajadurai
Website www.rajaduraiin.com

Sivanandi Rajadurai aka Mylaudy S. Rajadurai[1] is a scientist in the field of catalysis, physical chemistry, and emission control,[2] focused on protection of the global environment and is a corporate executive. He is chairman of the Rajadurai Foundation.

Education

Rajadurai was born 1 September 1951 to Sivanandi Nadar and Thayammal Nadachi, in Mylaudy aka Myladi, Tamil Nadu, an agriculture village of Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu, India. He completed higher secondary studies at Ringletaube High School in Mylaudy, enrolled in Vivekananda College, Kanyakumari. Rajadurai graduated as valedictorian and as a highly decorated public orator placing first in over fifty regional competitions between 1969 and 1972. Rajadurai subsequently received the university gold medal (top honour) for his post-graduate degree in chemistry at the Mar Ivanios College of University of Kerala. He holds a Ph.D.(Doctor of Philosophy) in physical chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and worked closely with J. C. Kuriacose. His doctoral thesis on mixed oxide catalysts[3][4][5][6] guided his future research on the development of solid oxide solutions for pollution abatement.[7][8][9] While at IIT, Rajadurai also was captain of the inter-collegiate weightlifting athletic team.

Career

1979-1985: India

Rajadurai held academic positions from 1979 to 1980 at American College, Madurai, and Loyola College, Chennai, from 1980 to 1985 – concurrently as Ph.D. supervisor for the University of Madras. During this time, Rajadurai served as a UNESCO representative of India.

Rajadurai with Ex. President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
Rajadurai with A. P. J. Abdul Kalam discussing about Research & Development, January 2012

1985-2009: United States

In the United States, Rajadurai began his career at the University of Notre Dame[10] and worked also in a number of advanced laboratories around the nation. His associates included J. J. Carberry and C.B. Alcock, with whom he collaborated and developed non-noble metal catalyst and solid oxide solutions, including one rivaling platinum for oxidation and reduction reactions.[11] He developed organic free radicals for polymerization-initiating reactions and studied the photochemical/physical properties using single and dual LASER.[12][13][14] Rajadurai transitioned to corporate business in 1990, with a series of senior scientist and executive positions. At Carus Chemicals, he was responsible for generating catalyst formulation process, and developed patents for ozone decomposition catalyst and powder coating techniques. Rajadurai directed Molecular Technology Corporation(MOTEC) catalyst development, reactor designs, and analytical procedures – resulting in solutions for nitrogen oxide(NOx) reduction systems applied in diesel and natural gas operated engines.[15] As a Research Leader of Cummins from 1990 to 1995, Rajadurai developed catalytic aftertreatment systems for diesel engines and was responsible for management of industrial-university catalytic research programs around the United States to investigate quantum chemical modeling for catalyst prediction and microwave-generated free radical injections for nitrogen oxide reduction.[16] While at Tenneco,[17] he established computational simulation for exhaust after treatment system development for the commercial, heavy duty specialty and global emerging markets. His responsibility included North American manufacturing of the ultra thinwall substrate catalytic converter working with Corning Inc. and NGK. While an executive at ArvinMeritor, Rajadurai directed the technology road map, annual operating plan and business strategy. Rajadurai was Vice President of ACS Industries from 2004 to 2009, in-charge of the strategic planning for product and technology development of wire mesh catalyst infrastructure.[18] Rajadurai is an elected fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).[19]

2009-present: India

Rajadurai with SRM camber racing team, discussing about performance of race vehicle

Rajadurai built a state of the art Research & Development Centre in South India for Sharda Motor Industries Ltd.[20][21][22]The capabilities include design, develop and validate exhaust system for emission control & Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) control.[23][24] He has established relationships with elite research institutions and provide professional education to young engineers on challenges and opportunities of globalisation, over-capacity in industries, economic uncertainties and changing consumer demands in the dynamic society.[25] He initiated green technology centre to motivate professors and students for a global approach to protect the environment from challenges such as acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion, rainforest deterioration, river contamination, sea level rise, accumulation of hazardous wastes, air pollution and over population.[26] He has been actively involved with SRM University formula racing team.[27][28][29] He developed exhaust system to extract maximum performance of engine keeping the sound level lower than 110 dB without exerting excessive back pressure.[30] Rajadurai is Chairman of the Rajadurai Foundation, the mission of which is to advance academic scholarship, professional development, societal welfare, and environmental protection. As a visiting professor, he holds a number of seminars and corporate partnerships with SRM University[31] Adhiparasakthi college of engineering, Karpagam University, SKR Engineering College, James Engineering College, Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering[32] and Hindustan University.[33]

Achievements

  • Several million miles of CO2 reduction for climate control.
  • Catalytic reduction of CO2. Thirty CO2 research projects.
  • CO2 control by green development, planted more than two lakhs trees.
  • Low Emission Vehicle with metallic converter.
  • Ultra Low Emission Vehicle with electrically-heated converter.
  • Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle with ultra-thinwall converter.
  • Partial Zero Emission Vehicle with layered TWC.
  • Near-Zero emission with hydrocarbon trap.
  • Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction using cyanuric acid for non-road diesel engine applications.
  • Hydrocarbon and Urea SCR for on-road and off-road diesel engine applications.
  • Several BSVI systems for emissions and NVH.
  • Oxide catalysts for CO reduction.
  • Solid oxide solutions for fuel cell application.
  • Perovskites for converter rivalling noble metal catalyst.
  • Carulite catalysts for VOC.
  • Ozone reduction Catalyst for office machines.
  • Modified Zeolites for CO2 reduction.
  • Wiremesh Catalysts for small engines.
  • Nano and pico second fast reaction kinetics for catalyst prediction for industrial application.
  • Investigated possible existence of Br4 in organic solvents.
  • Modified clathrates to absorb organic molecules.
  • Low cost thermogravimetric analyzer using LVDT.
  • Synthesis of  benzoyl phenyl (diphenyl) methyl radical for polymerization enhancement.
  • Attempt to produce hydrogen from H2O using light and inorganic complexes.

Publications

Rajadurai has published several research results in international scientific journals.[34][35][36]

References

  1. ↑ "Dr. S. Rajadurai (alias) Mylaudy Dr. S. Rajadurai". Rajaduraiin.com. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  2. ↑ "Scientist develops system for vehicles". The New Indian Express. 12 January 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "STUDIES ON THE ACTIVITY OF MIXED OXIDE CATALYSTS OF ZN, CR AND FE FOR THE DECARBOXYLATION OF ACETIC ACID 1979". Cenlib.iitm.ac.in. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  4. ↑ "Synthesis, structural characterization and catalytic study of ZnCrFeO4 spinel". Researchgate.net. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  5. ↑ "Catalytic Activity of the 1:1:1 Zn,Cr and Fe Mixed Oxide". lib.dr.iastate.edu. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  6. ↑ "Dehydration of Ethanol on Filtrol and Modified Filtrols". cat.inist.fr. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  7. ↑ "Nitrous oxide decomposition using a solid oxide solution". freepatentsonline.com. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
  8. ↑ "Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide over superconducting La2-xSrxCuO4-δ systems between 373-523 K". researchindex.net. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
  9. ↑ "Catalytic decomposition of nitrous oxide over perovskite type solid oxide solutions and supported noble metal catalysts". scholar.cnki.net. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
  10. ↑ "ndrlRCDC Bibliography for Rajadurai, S." Nd.edu. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  11. ↑ "Solid oxide solutions as catalysts —A comparison with supported Pt". Catalysis Letters. 4: 43–48. doi:10.1007/BF00764869. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  12. ↑ "Quenching of Singlet Oxygen by Nickelocene". nd.edu. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  13. ↑ "A Laser Flash Photolysis Study". Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 65: 2277–2285. doi:10.1139/v87-379. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  14. ↑ "Indian Academy of Sciences". repository.ias.ac.in. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
  15. ↑ "Improvement of SCR system". informyou3.euroforum.com. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
  16. ↑ "Patents". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
  17. ↑ "Tenneco automotive's sivanandi rajadurai elected to meca board of directors". Tenneco.com. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  18. ↑ "Technology of Clean Air" (PDF). Acsindustries.com. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  19. ↑ "SAE Fellow". saeiss.org. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
  20. ↑ "Ricardo congratulates Sharda on the launch of its new R&D centre". ricardo.com. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
  21. ↑ "Sharda Motor opens R&D centre". Autocarpro.in. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  22. ↑ "Sharda Motors looks for equity investor". yahoo.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
  23. ↑ "Sharda Motor Industries Ltd. Selects MSC Fatigue for Durability Analysis". yahoo.com. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  24. ↑ "An Alternative Acoustic Simulation Approach". gtisoft.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
  25. ↑ "Dr. Sivanandi Rajadurai at SRM University". Srmuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
  26. ↑ "Green technology centre inaugurated". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
  27. ↑ "Development of exhaust for Formula Racing car". business-standard.com. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
  28. ↑ "Development of exhaust for Camber Racing car". aninews.in. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
  29. ↑ "SRM's Formula Racing Team unveils new race Car". chennaicitynews.net. Retrieved 2016-08-25.
  30. ↑ "SRM's Formula Racing Team unveils CR 16 race Car". autotechreview.com. Retrieved 2016-08-25.
  31. ↑ "Dr. Sivanandi Rajadurai's profile". Srmuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  32. ↑ "Industry Institute Interaction Cell". avce.edu.in. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  33. ↑ "Workshop on IC Engine combustion and emission control techniques". Hindustaniniv.ac.in. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  34. ↑ "Sivanandi Rajadurai – SAE profile". Profiles.sae.org. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  35. ↑ "Surface characterization and catalytic properties of La 1 − x A x MO 3 perovskite oxides. Part II. Studies on La 1 − x Ba x MnO 3 (0 ⩽ x ⩽ 0.2) oxides". scholar.cnki.net. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
  36. ↑ "Environmental Accountability for a Sustainable Earth". Indjst.org. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  • Sivanandi Rajadurai at SRM University
  • IC ENGINE COMBUSTION AND EMISSION CONTROL TECHNIQUES
  • SAE-India Collegiate Club inauguration at Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering
  • Vice – Chairman of Children Welfare Foundation
  • "Dehydration of ethanol on filtrol and modified filtrols". Materials Chemistry and Physics. 15: 173–183. doi:10.1016/0254-0584(86)90122-7.
  • NKI Scholar
  • MSC Fatigue for Durability Analysis
  • Research papers
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