Prof. Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran, University Of Technology Sydney, Australia
Prof. Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran is an esteemed Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology, and a Research Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. He is also the Director of the Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater (CTWW). With a distinguished academic career, Prof. Vigneswaran holds advanced degrees (D.Eng and Dr.Sc) from the University of Montpellier and University of Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France. He has made significant contributions in the fields of civil and environmental engineering, focusing on water treatment, wastewater management, and environmental sustainability. His research and teaching span numerous areas, and he has developed courses in civil and environmental engineering as well as environmental management.
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Academic Experience 🌍📚
Prof. Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology and a Research Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (2022-present). He also serves as the Director of the Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater (CTWW) since 2022. Previously, he held the position of Distinguished Professor (2018-2021) and Professor (1996-2021) in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney. With over three decades of academic leadership, Prof. Vigneswaran’s research focuses on sustainable solutions in water and wastewater treatment, contributing significantly to environmental engineering. 🌱💧
Education 🎓🌍
Prof. Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran holds advanced degrees in engineering, including a Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng) and a Doctor of Science (Dr.Sc). He completed these prestigious qualifications at two renowned institutions in France: the University of Montpellier and the University of Paul Sabatier in Toulouse. His educational background laid a solid foundation for his career in civil and environmental engineering, particularly focusing on sustainable water and wastewater management. Prof. Vigneswaran’s expertise and academic journey have made him a leading figure in the field of environmental engineering. 🌱💧
Teaching Activity 📚💡
Prof. Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran has been instrumental in developing key academic programs throughout his career. In 1995, he developed the Bachelor’s degree program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, shaping the future of engineering education. Additionally, in 1994, he created the Graduate Diploma and Master’s Degree programs in Environmental Management, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to address complex environmental challenges. His contributions to academia have significantly influenced the education of many professionals in the fields of civil, environmental engineering, and management. 🌍🎓
Professional Activity 🛠️🌐
Prof. Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran holds the prestigious title of Chartered Practicing Engineer with the Institute of Engineers, Australia. His professional contributions extend to organizing and participating in scientific committees, including the International Water Association (IWA) Specialist Group International Conference, focused on membrane technologies, water reuse, and rainwater harvesting (2000-present). He is also a dedicated editorial board member for Journal of Desalination and Scientific Reports, Nature (2018-present) and serves as an editor for key IWA journals. His memberships include Standards Australia (2016-present) and IWA Specialist Groups on Rainwater Harvesting (secretary) and Membrane Technologies (Vice Chair). 🌊🔬
Research Focus 🧑🔬🔬
Prof. Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran’s research spans a diverse range of environmental engineering topics, with a focus on water treatment, wastewater management, and resource recovery. His work addresses key issues such as effluent organic matter (EfOM) in wastewater, phosphate removal, defluoridation of drinking water, and remediation of acid mine drainage. He has contributed extensively to studies on membrane technologies, forward osmosis desalination, and the removal of heavy metals like cadmium and lead from water. Additionally, his research explores sustainable water treatment methods, including the use of biofilters and constructed wetlands. 🌊💧🌱
Publication Top Notes
- Effluent organic matter (EfOM) in wastewater: constituents, effects, and treatment – HK Shon, S Vigneswaran, SA Snyder – Cited by: 780 – Year: 2006 🌊🧪
- Removal and recovery of phosphate from water using sorption – P Loganathan, S Vigneswaran, J Kandasamy, NS Bolan – Cited by: 669 – Year: 2014 💧🔬
- A review on UV/TiO2 photocatalytic oxidation process – R Thiruvenkatachari, S Vigneswaran, IS Moon – Cited by: 547 – Year: 2008 ☀️🧑🔬
- A novel low energy fertilizer driven forward osmosis desalination for direct fertigation – S Phuntsho, HK Shon, S Hong, S Lee, S Vigneswaran – Cited by: 536 – Year: 2011 💧🌱
- Permeable reactive barrier for groundwater remediation – R Thiruvenkatachari, S Vigneswaran, R Naidu – Cited by: 503 – Year: 2008 💧🌍
- A critical review on remediation, reuse, and resource recovery from acid mine drainage – G Naidu, S Ryu, R Thiruvenkatachari, Y Choi, S Jeong, S Vigneswaran – Cited by: 462 – Year: 2019 ⛏️💧
- Defluoridation of drinking water using adsorption processes – P Loganathan, S Vigneswaran, J Kandasamy, R Naidu – Cited by: 425 – Year: 2013 💧💨
- Direct observation of particle deposition on the membrane surface during crossflow microfiltration – H Li, AG Fane, HGL Coster, S Vigneswaran – Cited by: 402 – Year: 1998 🧫🔬
- Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment – M Sundaravadivel, S Vigneswaran – Cited by: 391 – Year: 2001 🌿💧
- Cadmium sorption and desorption in soils: a review – P Loganathan, S Vigneswaran, J Kandasamy, R Naidu – Cited by: 377 – Year: 2012 ⚙️💧