Dr. A. K. Bakthavatsalam
Biography
Dr. A. K. Bakthavatsalam went to IITM for his undergrad in chemical engineering and subsequently to IITD for his direct PhD in energy studies. An hybrid academic by choice who chose a mid-career shift to academia after having spent close to 17 years in the steel industry. In academia too, he has been uniquely fortunate to continue to play the bridging role between industry and academia. While, he is a certified energy auditor, he is also a certified trainer and MBTI administrator - a spread he truly enjoys. He considers inducing and motivating students into societal outreach activities his calling.
Academic Qualifications
| Degree |
Board / University |
Discipline/Specialization |
Year of Passing |
| Ph.D. (Direct) |
IIT Delhi |
Energy Studies |
1996 |
| B.Tech. |
IIT Madras |
Chemical Engineering |
1985 |
Professional Qualifications
- Certified Energy Auditor – Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Govt. of India
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt – IIM, Kolkata
- Certified MBTI Administrator – Asianic Psychology Press
- Certified Lead Auditor - QMS – British Standards Institution
- Certified Trainer – Indian Society for Training & Development
Areas of Interest
- Industrial Energy Conservation, Audit and Management
- Coal & Steel Technology
- Indoor Air Quality
- Career Guidance
- Organizational Behaviour
- Executive Coaching
Selected Publications
- Palanisamy Dhamodharan, Bakthavatsalam Kannappan Ayalur, J. Judefelix, Rajendran Prabakaran, Sung Chul Kim “Energy saving potential in radiant cooling system by utilizing air-conditioning condensate: A strategy for green building rating” Applied Thermal Engineering, 236 (2024) 121492
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.121492
- Palanisamy Dhamodharan, Bakthavatsalam Kannappan Ayalur, Rajendran Prabakaran, A Santhosh Kuma, Gyu Sang Choi, Sung Chul Kim “Current state of research in air-conditioning condensate utilization and challenges: A review approach” Applied Thermal Engineering, 233 (2023) 121171
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.121171
- H. Hareesh Krishnan, K.K. Ashin, A. Adhil Muhammed, Bakthavatsalam Kannappan Ayalur, “Experimental and numerical study of wind tower integrated with solar heating unit to meet thermal comfort in buildings during cold and sunny climate conditions” Journal of Building Engineering, 68 (2023) 106048
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106048
- Kalaiselvan Narasimman, Vignesh Gopalan, A.K. Bakthavatsalam, P.V. Elumalai, Mohamed Iqbal Shajahan, Jee Joe Michael “Modelling and real time performance evaluation of a 5 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic plant using different artificial neural networks” Energy Conversion and Management 279 (2023) 116767
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.116767
- Srikant, K. and Bakthavatsalam, A. K. A methodological framework to benchmark and monitor energy performance in textile wet processing small and medium enterprises: Proposal and evaluation, Energy for Sustainable Development, 2022, 71, 585-599. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2022.11.001
- Kalaiselvan Narasimman, Bakthavatsalam Ayalur Kannapan, Iniyan Selvarasan “Performance analysis of 1-Sun and 2-Sun ridge concentrator PV system with various geometrical conditions” International Journal of Energy Research, 2021;1–18.
DOI: doi.org/10.1002/er.6706
- N. Kalaiselvan, Godwin Glivin, A.K. Bakthavatsalam, V. Mariappan, M. Premalatha, P. Saji Raveendran, S. Jayaraj, S. Joseph Sekhar “A waste to energy technology for Enrichment of biomethane generation: A review on operating parameters, types of biodigesters, solar assisted heating systems, socio economic benefits and challenges” Chemosphere 293 (2022) 133486 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133486
- P.Dhamodharan, V.P.Nijin, A.K.Bakthavatsalam “Investigations on energy recovery capability of coconut oil for pre-cooling of apples from cold storage condensate” Chemosphere 281 (2021) 130705
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130705
- Dhamodharan Palanisamy, Bakthavatsalam Kannappan Ayalur “Impact of condensate cooled air purging on indoor air quality in an air conditioned laboratory” Building and Environment 188 (2021) 10751 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107511
- P. Dhamodharan, A.K. Bakthavatsalam “Experimental investigation on thermophysical properties of coconut oil and lauryl alcohol for energy recovery from cold condensate” Journal of Energy Storage, Volume 31, October 2020, 101639 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2020.101639
- Dhamodharan Palanisamy, Bakthavatsalam Kannappan Ayalur: “Development and testing of condensate assisted pre-cooling unit for improved indoor air quality in a computer laboratory”, Building and Environment, 163, 106321, 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106321
- Joel Titus, Bakthavatsalam Ayalur: “Design and Fabrication of In-line Turbine for Pico Hydro Energy Recovery in Treated Sewage Water Distribution Line”, Energy Procedia, 156, 133-138, 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2018.11.117
- Stephen Dayana Priyadharshini, Ayalur Kannapan Bakthavatsalam: “Phycoremediation of phenolic effluent of a coal gasification plant by Chlorella pyrenoidosa”, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 111, 31-39, 2017 DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2017.06.006
- Dayana Priyadharshini Stephen, Bakthavatsalam Kannappan Ayalur: “Effect of nutrients on Chlorella pyrenoidosa for treatment of phenolic effluent of coal gasification plant”, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 24 (15), 13594–13603, 2017 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-8891-y
- S. Dayana Priyadharshini, A. K. Bakthavatsalam: “Optimization of phenol degradation by the microalga Chlorella pyrenoidosa using Plackett–Burman Design and Response Surface Methodology”, Bioresource Technology, 207, 150-156, 2016 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.01.138
- P. Selvakumaran, A. Lawerence, A. K. Bakthavatsalam: “Effect of additives on sintering of lignites during CFB combustion”, Applied Thermal Engineering, 67, 480-488, 2014 DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.03.031
- Ratna Choudhury, A. K. Bhaktavatsalam: “Energy inefficiency of Indian steel industry—Scope for energy conservation”, Energy Conversion & Management, 38 (2), 173-178, 1997 DOI: 10.1016/0196-8904(96)00029-5
- Ratna Choudhury, A. K. Bhaktavatsalam: “Beneficiation of Indian Coals by Chemical Techniques”, Energy Conversion & Management, 38 (2), 167-171, 1997 DOI: 10.1016/0196-8904(96)00028-3
- Ritu Singh, A K Bakthavatsalam and Ratna Choudhury: “Desulfurization of various Indian Coals by Hydrogen Donor Solvent Extraction”, Fuel, 72 (5), 707-708, 1995
- A. K. Bhaktavatsalam, Ratna Choudhury: “Specific Energy Consumption in the Steel Industry”, Energy, 20 (12), 1247-1250, 1995 DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(95)00075-R
- Patent published: Latent heat thermal energy storage system utilizing phase change material for improved indoor air quality - journal of patent office - 201741039073 A.
Membership in Professional Bodies
- Life Member - Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
- Life Member - Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)
- Life Fellow - Society for Energy Engineers and Managers (SEEM)
- Life Fellow - Institution of Engineers (IE)
Awards and Honors
- Jawahar Award for Best Executive, SAIL
- Best Placement Officer, WEC, Mumbai
Books and Book Chapters
- Monograph on Energy Conservation
- Bedtime Mailbox – A Motivational book
Patents
- Patent Granted: LATENT HEAT THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN AIR-CONDITIONED SPACES. Patentee : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI; Inventors : A. K. BAKTHAVATSALAM, P. DHAMODHARAN, Patent Number: 431473, Date of Grant: May 10, 2023
- Patent filed: WIND TOWER HAVING A SOLAR HEATING UNIT - Application No. 202241054686
- Patent filed: A SYSTEM FORREGENERATING AIRFLOW THROUGH A TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED STORAGE DEVICE - Application No. 202241054688
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Contact
Dr. A. K. Bakthavatsalam*
Professor (HAG)
Training and Placement Cell
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli - 620015
Tamil Nadu, India
Email: baktha@nitt.edu
Office Telephone: +91-431-2503781
*Faculty member rendering services from Allied Department
