Chief Scientist at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institutue, India
š Dr. P. Saravanan is a distinguished Chief Scientist and Head of the Center for International Consultancy and Social Impact Assessment at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) in Chennai, India. With over three decades of experience in the field of leather technology, he has established himself as a leading expert in sustainable leather processing and environmental management.
Professional profile
Educationš
š Dr. Saravanan holds a B.Tech in Leather Technology from Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai. He further advanced his knowledge with an M.S. in Leather Technology and later completed a Ph.D. at Anna University, specializing in “Studies on Enzymatic Unhairing” under the guidance of Dr. N. R. Kamini.
Professional Experiencešļø
š¼ Dr. Saravanan’s professional journey began in 1987 as a technologist in the leather manufacturing industry. He joined CSIR-CLRI in 1988, where he climbed the ranks from Technical Assistant to Chief Scientist. His extensive experience includes various leadership roles and significant contributions to technological advancements in the leather industry, particularly in cleaner production and wastewater treatment.
Research Interestšš¬
š¬ Dr. Saravananās research interests are focused on wastewater treatment technologies, cleaner production processes, and environmental management systems. His work in electro-oxidation and sustainable packaging from tannery waste exemplifies his commitment to developing environmentally friendly solutions for the leather industry.
Awards and Honorsš
š Dr. Saravanan’s outstanding contributions have earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the CSIR Diamond Jubilee Award (2016), FICCI R&D Award (2017), and NRDC Technology Award (2018). These accolades reflect his significant impact on research and innovation within his field.
Achievementsš
- š
CSIR Diamond Jubilee Award (2016): Recognized for outstanding contributions to leather technology research.
- š ļø Developed Electro-Oxidation Technology: Pioneered wastewater treatment technologies, enhancing sustainability in the leather industry.
- š FICCI R&D Award (2017): Honored for innovative research and development in leather processing.
- š± Promoted Cleaner Production Processes: Implemented environmentally friendly leather manufacturing techniques.
- š NRDC Technology Award (2018): Awarded for impactful technological advancements in the leather sector.
- š§Ŗ Innovative Research in Leather Waste Management: Contributed to sustainable packaging solutions using tannery waste.
- š„ CSIR Technology Award (2017): Recognized for significant technological innovations.
- šØāš¬ Published Numerous Research Papers: Authored influential papers in top journals, advancing knowledge in leather technology.
- šļø Sujatha Venkateswara Rao Excellence Award (2019): Awarded for excellence in research and development at CSIR-CLRI.
Publications top notedš
- š Preparation and evaluation of novel biodegradable Kombucha cellulose-based multi-layered composite tableware
- Authors: Muralidharan, V., Jebathomas, C.R.T., Sundaramoorthy, S., Madhan, B., Palanivel, S.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- š An integrated process for effective utilization of collagenous protein from raw hide trimmings: Valorization of tannery solid wastes
- Authors: Masilamani, D., Ariram, N., Madhan, B., Palanivel, S.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 5
- š§Ŗ Influence of preparation techniques of cellulose II nanocrystals as reinforcement for tannery solid wasteābased gelatin composite films
- Authors: Muralidharan, V., Gochhayat, S., Palanivel, S., Madhan, B.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 2
- š± Electro-oxidation of tannery wastewater to achieve zero dischargeāa step towards sustainability
- Authors: Sundaramoorthy, S., Singh, N., Taube, C.R., Muralidharan, V., Palanivel, S.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 7
- š Turning problem into possibility: A comprehensive review on leather solid waste intra-valorization attempts for leather processing
- Authors: Muralidharan, V., Palanivel, S., Balaraman, M.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 47
- š Sustainable fabrication of bio-derived hybrid films using biomolecules extracted from animal skin
- Authors: Muralidharan, V., Janardhanam, S., Palanivel, S., Madhan, B.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 2
- š Effective utilization of tannery hair waste to develop a high-performing re-tanning agent for cleaner leather manufacturing
- Authors: Ramya, K.R., Sathish, M., Madhan, B., Jaisankar, S.N., Saravanan, P.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 22
- ā»ļø Recycling of tannery fleshing waste by a two-step process for preparation of retanning agent
- Authors: Puhazhselvan, P., Pandi, A., Sujiritha, P.B., Saravanan, P., Kamini, N.R.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 17
- š§Ŗ Chromium-free and waterless vegetable-aluminium tanning system for sustainable leather manufacture
- Authors: Pradeep, S., Sundaramoorthy, S., Sathish, M., Saravanan, P., Rao, J.R.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 20
- š§¬ Microbial degradation of animal hair and preparation of organic compost thereof
- Authors: Kamini, N.R., Sujiritha, P.B., Theagarajan, S.S., Saravanan, P.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 0
