Prabhavathi Devi B L A

Biography

Dr. Prabhavathi Devi B L A is affiliated to the Department of Chemical Technology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology. Dr. Prabhavathi Devi B L A is currently providing services as Principal Scientist. Dr. Prabhavathi Devi B L A has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and International conferences. Dr. Prabhavathi Devi B L A contributions have acclaimed recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. Prabhavathi Devi B L A is actively associated with different societies and academies. Dr. Prabhavathi Devi B L A academic career is decorated with several reputed awards and funding. Dr. Prabhavathi Devi B L A research interests include As an organic chemist, I have in-depth knowledge in synthetic chemistry. My research area covers vegetable oil processing technologies, enzymatic degumming technology for rice bran oil, synthetic aviation lubricants, enzymatic modifications of lipids, novel lipid-based bioactives, structured fats, nutraceuticals, heterogeneous carbon-based solid catalysts for green catalysis, biocatalysts in Ionic liquids, biodiesel, biolubricants, value addition to by-products of vegetable oil refining and specialty oleochemicals. In addition, I have 19 years of experience in conventional, chromatographic and spectral analytical techniques related to oils, fats and allied products. One of my most significant contribution is the synthesis of a novel and recyclable carbon-based solid acid and base catalysts from glycerol for the development of green process for the production of biodiesel from non-edible oils avoiding homogeneous acid and base catalysts. The solid acid catalyst was also employed for the development of several acid catalyzed methodologies as a replacement for sulfuric acid. I have executed several sponsored, grant-in-aid and technical consultancy projects as project leader and transferred six technologies to 42 different Industries. Published more than 60 research papers in SCI journals and filed 26 patents in Indian and overseas. My applied and basic research contributions are significant for the growth and development of Indian Vegetable Oil Industry and also for the societal applications. 

Research Interest

As an organic chemist, I have in-depth knowledge in synthetic chemistry. My research area covers vegetable oil processing technologies, enzymatic degumming technology for rice bran oil, synthetic aviation lubricants, enzymatic modifications of lipids, novel lipid-based bioactives, structured fats, nutraceuticals, heterogeneous carbon-based solid catalysts for green catalysis, biocatalysts in Ionic liquids, biodiesel, biolubricants, value addition to by-products of vegetable oil refining and specialty oleochemicals. In addition, I have 19 years of experience in conventional, chromatographic and spectral analytical techniques related to oils, fats and allied products. One of my most significant contribution is the synthesis of a novel and recyclable carbon-based solid acid and base catalysts from glycerol for the development of green process for the production of biodiesel from non-edible oils avoiding homogeneous acid and base catalysts. The solid acid catalyst was also employed for the development of several acid catalyzed methodologies as a replacement for sulfuric acid. I have executed several sponsored, grant-in-aid and technical consultancy projects as project leader and transferred six technologies to 42 different Industries. Published more than 60 research papers in SCI journals and filed 26 patents in Indian and overseas. My applied and basic research contributions are significant for the growth and development of Indian Vegetable Oil Industry and also for the societal applications.