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I joined the group in 2021 after completing my master's in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University where I was co-advised by Dr. Bhattacharyya on my masters project which was on the optimization electrochemical Carbon dioxide utilization. In my free time I like playing and listening to instrumental music, hiking and watching old films.
Education:
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2021 - Present
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, 2019 - 2020
B.Tech. Chemical Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, India, 2015 - 2019
Membership:
AIChE
Current Research
Current Research
My primary research interests lie in non-linear optimization and modeling of energy systems. My PhD research is focused on the first principles dynamic modeling and optimization of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell systems as a part of IDAES (Institute for the Design of Advanced Energy Systems) team.
Publications
Publications
Giridhar N V, Allan DA, Lee S, Burgard AP, Bhattacharyya D, “Techno-economic optimization of reversible solid oxide cell systems under price fluctuations considering multi-period dynamics and physical and chemical degradation”, vol 426 part B, 128624, Applied Energy, 2026
Haque M.E, Summits S, Giridhar N V, Ijiyinka I.S, Le Q.M, Zhang Z, Mobley P, Gupta V, Jiang Y, Freeman C.J, Heldebrant D.J, Omell B.P, Swisher J, Matuszewski M, Phillip de Mello, Bhattacharyya D, "Net Present Value Optimization of a Natural Gas Combined Cycle Plant with CO2 Capture using a Water-Lean Solvent Considering Transient Electricity Price for Multiple Regions", Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 26 64 (47): 22790–22812, 2025
Giridhar N.V, Le Q M, Bhattacharyya D, Allan D.A, Liese E, Zitney S.E, “Stress evolution and creep deformation in solid-oxide electrolysis cell systems – Dynamic modeling and multi-objective optimization to maximize stack life and efficiency”, vol 653, 237687, Journal of Power Sources, 2025
Giridhar N V, Bhattacharyya D, Allan D A, Zitney S E, Li M, Biegler L T, "Optimization of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell Systems Accounting for Long-Term Performance and Health Degradation", 3, 448-454, CSChE Systems & Control Transactions, 2024
Giridhar N V, Zitney S E, Allan D, Li M, Biegler L T, Bhattacharyya D, “Optimal Operation of Solid-Oxide Electrolysis Cells Considering Long-Term Chemical Degradation”, 319, 118950, Energy Conversion and Management, 2024
Li M, Allan D A, Dinh S, Bhattacharyya D, Dabadghao V, Giridhar N V, Zitney S E, Biegler L T, “NMPC for mode-switching operation of reversible solid oxide cell systems”, e18550, 1-12, AICHE Journal, 2024
Presentations
Presentations
Giridhar N, Bhattacharyya D, Allan D, Lee S, “Dynamic Optimization of Multi-Timescale Processes Using Adaptive Timescale Coupling”, Paper 529f, AIChE Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov 2-6, 2025
Giridhar N, Bhattacharyya D, Gounaris C, “Multi-Objective Optimization of an Electrochemical CO2 Utilization Process”, Virtual AIChE Annual Meeting, November 16-20, 2020
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