Dr R Mythili

Specialization: Bioenergy in Agricultural Engineering

Experience: 5 years 6 months

Schemes obtained

1. Co-PI in the Project on “Production of Carbon Molecular Sieves from Coconut Residues / Wastes” sponsored by Coconut Development Board, Kochi for the period 2020-22.

2. Co-PI in the Project on “Energy Conservation Programs (Agricultural Workshops, Kisan Melas and Seminars) to Agricultural officials, Students and Farmers” sponsored by Petroleum Conservation Research Association, New Delhi for the period April 2019 to March 2022.

3. Co-PI in the Project on Joint Indo-Ukraine Project on Scientific and technical bases of creation of a complex of energy technology processing of biomass for obtaining substances with new properties and increasing their commercial value sponsored by DST, New Delhi for the period April 2019 to March 2021.

4. Obtained students research project scheme entitled “Purification and Utilization of Glycerol and Methanol Recovery from Biodiesel Production process” sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology and Department of Biotechnology, Chennai for the academic year 2009-2010.

5. Received Senior Research Fellow scheme entitled “Design and Development of Fluidized bed system for Bio oil Production from Agro-residues and its Value addition” from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi for the period of 2012-2014

Publications

Mythili, R., P. Subramanian and D. Uma. 2017. Physicochemical properties of the bio-oil from Prosopis juliflora in fluidized-bed reactor. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 39(8): 843-849. (6.53)

Mythili, R., P. Subramanian and D. Uma. 2017. Biofuel production from Prosopis juliflora in fluidized bed reactor. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 39(8): 741-746. (6.53)

Mythili, R., P. Subramanian and P. Venkatachalam. 2016. Art of waste to fortune: Conversion of redgram stalk into value added chemicals through fast pyrolysis. National Academy of Science Letters. 39(3): 151-155. (6.37)

Mythili, R., P. Venkatachalam, D. Uma and P. Subramanian. 2016. Study on the Effect of Operational Parameters on Conversion of Free Fatty Acids into Esters using Thin Layer Chromatography. Journal of Biofuels. 7(1): 48-51. (3.36)

Mythili, R., P. Venkatachalam and P. Subramanian. 2015. Fluidized bed technology for biooil production: Review. Journal of Advances in Agriculture. 4(2): 423-426.

Mythili, R and P. Venkatachalam. 2015. Product yield and Characteristics of Char. Energy Sources Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects. 37(24): 2632-38. (6.39)

Mythili, R., P. Venkatachalam, P. Subramanian and D. Uma. 2014. Production characterization and efficiency of biodiesel : A review. Int. Journal of Energy Research. (Wiley Online Library) (8.60)

Mythili, R., P. Venkatachalam, P. Subramanian and D. Uma. 2013. Recovery of side streams in Biodiesel production process. Fuel 117, 103–108. (10.60)

Mythili, R., P. Venkatachalam, P. Subramanian and D. Uma. 2013. Characterization of Bioresidues for biooil production through pyrolysis. Bioresour. Technol. 138, 71-78. (11.65)

Mythili R and P. Venkatachalam. 2013. Cofiring of Biomass with Coal: A Perspective. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research. 72: 58-61.

Mythili R and P. Venkatachalam. 2013. Briquetting of Agro-residues. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research. 72: 122-126.

Mythili R, P. Venkatachalam, D. Uma and P. Subramanian. 2012. Transesterifiction of High free fatty acid Jatropha curcas oil using Heterogeneous catalyst. Journal of Agricultural Engineering. 49(3): 44-46.

Mythili R, P. Venkatachalam, D. Uma and P. Subramanian. 2011. Value addition of Crude Glycerol – A co-product from Biodiesel Production process. Journal of Agricultural Engineering. 48(3): 58-60.

Mythili R, P. Venkatachalam, P. Subramanian and D. Uma. 2011. Comparative study on different feedstocks for biodiesel production. The Madras Agricultural Journal. 98 (4-6): 140-142.

National level symposium

1. Mythili R., P.Venkatachalam, P.Subramanian and D.Uma. 2010. Impact of free fatty acid content of vegetable oils on transesterification process. National Level Student’s symposium on Save Nature and Energy for Future, July 28. TNAU, Coimbatore-03.

2. Dhanashri B., R. Mythili. 2009. Energy Management in Indian Tea industry. National Level Student’s symposium on The Green Future Begins, July 28. TNAU, Coimbatore-03.

National seminars

1. Mythili R and P.Venkatachalam. 2013. Biooil production from Cashew nut shell in fluidized bed reactor. National seminar on Green Brains for Green Age. ISBN: 978-93-81102-71-8; P. No: 23 (ERG-PA-02), TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-03.

2. Mythili R. 2009. Management of solid and liquid waste from meat industry. National Seminar on Wealth from Livestock and Agriculture Waste, November 12-13. Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal-02.

National Conferences

1. Mythili R., P.Venkatachalam, P.Subramanian and D.Uma. 2010. A comparative study on quality of vegetable oils for biodiesel production. National Conference on Trends in Renewable Energy Sources, Applications and Climate Change: July 23-25. Sathyabama University, Chennai.

2. Participated in the 25^th National convention and International conférence on ENVISION 2025 : March 12-14. Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai.

Trainings and Workshops (7)

1. Attended Short term course on “Power Converters for e-Mobility” conducted by PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore from 06.01.20 to10.01.20.

2. Participated in the Faculty Development Programme conducted by the Directorate of Planning and Monitoring, TNAU from 11.12.19 to 13.12.19.

3. Attended one day workshop on “Triggering Innovations in Research” conducted by Centre for Plant Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics, TNAU, Coimbatore on 05.10.2018.

Membership in Professional Bodies

1. Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata

2. India Society for Technical Education, New Delhi

3. Indian Society for Agricultural Engineers, New Delhi

4. International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong