Marykutty Abraham
St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology, Evana Environmental Solutions, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment
Research areas: Environmental Science · Environmental Engineering · Groundwater and Watershed Analysis · Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry · Groundwater flow and contamination studies
About
28 years professional experience in Agricultural Engineering, Soil & Water Conservation, Water Resources, and Environmental Engineering focused on teaching, research, administration, and industry. Experienced in strategic academic planning, program coordination, and committed to fostering a vibrant culture of teaching, research, innovation, and mentoring. Authored 53 peer-reviewed publications, 3 books, 5 book chapters, holds 2 patents, and has successfully supervised ten Ph.D. scholars.
Employment
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St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology Professor & Head2026 - Present
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Evana Environmental Solutions Consultant2024 - 2026
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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Associate Professor (Research)2017 - 2024
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Sathyabama University scientist E2007 - 2017
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Government of Kerala Assistant Engineer1999 - 2003
Education
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IIT Madras Ph. D2003 - 2007
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Master of Engineering1996 - 1998
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Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment PG Diploma1994 - 1996
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Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Bachelor of Technology1985 - 1989
Projects & Funding
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Toxicity of microplastics and phthalates as well as their abundance, distribution and divers in groundwater and surface water from Ennore to Kovlam on the east coast of India (Co-PI) DST2022 - 2025
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Evolve strategies through hydrological modeling of chain of tanks in Guduvanchery, Tamilnadu to increase the utilizable water Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
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Strategies to harness Runoff Rundown from mountainous watersheds by rejuvenation of tanks and artificial recharge to increase utilisable water: A case of Thiruvannamalai hills, Tamil Nadu Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
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Adopt a Lake – Renewable water source for societal sustenance Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
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Know Your Watershed and give water a hand Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
Publications (46)
- Delineation of seawater intrusion zone using geophysical and geochemical approach – a case study of North Chennai coastal aquifer, India Save
- An approach to demarcate prospective areas for groundwater recharge a case study of Upper Thurinjalar Tamil Nadu, India Save
- Comparative Analysis of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approaches for Identifying Groundwater Recharge Potential Zones in the River Basin of Northern Kerala, India Save
- Conventional and futuristic approaches for the computation of groundwater recharge: A comprehensive review Save
- Experimental Investigation of Tannery wastewater by Electrocoagulation method Save
- Optimization Study of Adsorption parameter for the removal of Zinc (Zn) and Arsenic (As) on Activated Coconut Shell (ACS) Adsorbent using Response Surface Methodology Save
- Removal of fluoride from water by natural biosorbents and evaluation of microstructure and functional groups in removal process Save
- ANN-based PCA to predict evapotranspiration: a case study in India Save
- Adsorption isotherm, kinetics and response surface methodology optimization of cadmium (Cd) removal from aqueous solution by chitosan biopolymers from cephalopod waste Save
- Effective removal of fluoride ions from aqueous solution by marine microalgae as natural biosorbent Save
- Enhancing the properties of geopolymer concrete using nano-silica and microstructure assessment: a sustainable approach Save
- Effective removal of lead (Pb) by natural biosorbent marine microalgae (Dunaliella salina) through batch experiment Save
- Adsorption of Cadmium Heavy Metal in Water by Using Orange Peel Save
- Adsorption of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) using powdered activated carbon derived from Cocos Nucifera waste: A kinetics and equilibrium study for long-term sustainability Save
- Determination and Evapotranspiration of different Agro-climatic regions of India by Artificial Neural Network Save
- Evaluation of groundwater quality and heavy metal pollution index of the industrial area, Chennai Save
- Hydrogeochemistry and Water Quality Assessment in the Thamirabarani River Stretch by Applying GIS and PCA Techniques Save
- Seasonal Variation in the Concentration of Phosphorus in Chennai Lakes and Assessment of Water Quality using the Trophic State Index Save
- Simulation of chain of tanks to augment water supply: a case study from Tamil Nadu Save
- Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Solanum Nigrum and Eclipta prostrata for Effective Removal of Fluoride Save