Phycoremediologist, Associate Professor and Head of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai 600004, India, and Director, Vivekananda Institute of Algal Technology (VIAT), Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Chennai 600004, India. Executive Editor, Journal of Algal Biomass Utilization (JABU). Member of expert committee of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), New Delhi, on Second generation bio-fuels.(experts).

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Dr V Sivasubramanian, the Phycoremediologist, is involved in reasearch on the following aspects of algal biotechnology:

1. Phycoremediation

Effluent treatment employing micro algae, popularly known as PHYCOREMEDIATION,(Click here for FAQ on Phycoremediation) is a natural and eco-friendly way of treating effluents for safe disposal. Dr V Sivasubramanian undertakes feasibility studies under laboratory conditions and also at field level and suggests algal technology to treat the effluent. Over the years he has developed a culture collection of potentially valuable micro algae and technology to successfully employ them at the field level with a very high percentage of success. He also suggests technology to utilize the biomass generated through phycoremediation .Based on his research support World's First Phycoremediation plant was developed at Ranipet, India in 2006. The highlights of the technology includes 1. pH correction without using any chemicals 2. Reduction of TDS, BOD and COD 3. Prevention of sludge formation 4. Degradation and decolourization of dyes and very effective way of treating dyeing industry effluents. CLICK HERE FOR NEWS ITEM IN DECCAN CHRONICLE ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT . For more details on other industrial projects click here

2. Algal farming for biofuels and other valuable products

Dr V Sivasubramanian has developed technology to cultivate micro algae including marine diatoms by employing a combination of open ponds ( phototrophic) and bioreators (heterotrophic). He has also developed through collaborative research an economically viable photobioreactor technology to grow algal biomass. Simple, efficient and cost effective harvesting technology has been develpoed and put into operation in a number of algal farms all over India. Oil cake is used to make aquaculture feed and cattle feed. For more details on algal farming click here

3. Algal inoculum for aquacultre ponds

Dr V Sivasubramanian and his team has developed a gel type micro algal product for aquaculture ponds. This product reduces the cost of fish feed to a great extent. Fish become more active associated with better growth and weight gain.