Geetha Srinivasan
PETRONAS, PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd, Queen's University Belfast
0000-0002-3245-1012
About
Dr. Geetha Srinivasan as an applied chemist with 23 years of research experience is passionate about sustainable chemistry, currently with PETRONAS as a Principal Scientist in R&D Chemistry. Richly experienced in leading and directing research and development at the interface between academia and industry with a strong innovation record of technologies. Has published over 65 journal articles and patents; presented ~150 technical papers in industrial consortiums.
Recipient of several awards including the outstanding women in science award from L’Oreal-UNESCO-Royal Society in 2012 for her work on ionic liquids in biomedical applications.
This was followed by three Institute of Chemical Engineering – IChemE awards and Don Nicklin Medal in 2013 as a key researcher in an environmental mitigation project dealing with toxic heavy metal removal from petrochemical streams, showcased by RSC as one of the 175 faces of Chemistry, recipient of Rising Star in Science and Engineering Category Award UK in 2018. Recently, recipient of Industry Project Award and highly commended for Energy Award from IChemE 2024, as key technical personnel of the Team developing PETRONAS PEM hydrogen technology.
Professional recognition includes Elected Member Appointment in the Royal Society of Chemistry Industry and Technology Division in 2020, International Editorial Member for ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, and Associate Editor in Green Chemistry Reviews and Letters. Geetha is a Chartered Chemist (CChem), Chartered Scientist (CSci), Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC).
She has mentored and supervised numerous doctorates at different stages of their careers and passionate about talent development.
Besides chemistry, Geetha is a diversity and inclusivity champion.
Employment
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PETRONAS Principal Scientist R&D Chemistry2021 - Present
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PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd Head (Technology Program)2020 - 2021
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PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd Head (Project R&D) Fluid Technology Solutions2018 - 2020
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Queen's University Belfast Senior Research Fellow - Chief Scientist for PETRONAS projects2013 - 2018
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Queen's University Belfast Research Fellow for PETRONAS Projects2006 - 2013
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Central Electrochemical Research Institute Senior Research Fellow2005 - 2006
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Central ElectroChemical Research Institute Project Fellow2004 - 2005
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Central ElectroChemical Research Institute Project Fellow2001 - 2002
Education
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Projects & Funding
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Publications (46)
- Investigating synthesis techniques for single-metal and multi-metal MXenes: Assessing methods, benefits, challenges and applications in hydrogen production Save
- Lithium battery -EP4552167A1 Save
- Composition comprising base oil and ashless ionic liquid - EP4544009A1 Save
- Electrocatalytic coating - WO2025023820A1 Save
- AI-driven cooling technologies for high-performance data centres: state-of-the-art review and future directions Save
- “Encapsulating” experts’ knowledge: An exploration of benefits, risks, barriers and future opportunities of PCMs Save
- Task-specific boronium ionic liquids as ashless lubricant additives Save
- Flow-field plate for polymer electrolyte membrane device - EP4252292A1 Save
- State-of-the-Art of Solid-State Electrolytes on the Road Map of Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries for E-Mobility Save
- Recent development of integrating CO2hydrogenation into methanol with ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) as potential source of green energy Save