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Sai Hema Bhavya Vinjarapu

Chemical Engineering Researcher
Gentofte

Summary

Motivated chemical engineer with extensive hands-on experience in experimental process development, pilot plant operations, and process optimisation in carbon capture and PtX technologies. Skilled in commissioning, troubleshooting, and scaling chemical processes from laboratory to demonstration scale. Experienced in test rig operations, data-driven analysis, and collaborating with industrial and academic partners. Excited to apply this expertise to molten salt experimental projects and contribute to the advancement of clean nuclear energy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Postdoctoral Researcher

DTU
02.2024 - Current
  • Designed experimental campaigns for lab and pilot-scale experiments.
  • Analysed process data to identify operational bottlenecks and support process optimisation.
  • Supported operators remotely in troubleshooting and performance tuning across multiple international sites.
  • Gained experience with PtX technologies, contributing to scalable process improvements.
  • Contributed to high-impact publications by collaborating with fellow researchers and providing critical input.
  • Presented research findings at international conferences, fostering knowledge exchange among peers.

PhD, DTU

Amager Bakke (ARC)
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Commissioned, operated, and troubleshooted a pilot-scale carbon capture plant.
  • Implemented advanced process optimisation configurations, improving energy efficiency by 25%.
  • Managed the site work and was responsible for planning, scheduling, and conducting experiments.
  • Developed and standardised SOPs, heat/mass balances and data analysis methods using MATLAB.
  • Conducted root cause investigations to support continuous improvement.

PhD

DTU
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Conducted pilot scale demonstration of biogas upgrading at a wastewater treatment facility (Mølleåværket).
  • Commissioned, operated, and decommissioned the pilot plant at Mølleåværket.
  • Analyzed the kinetics of CO2 captured in 30 wt% MEA by simulating a biogas plant’s operating conditions.
  • Worked with thermodynamic modelling of new amine solvent systems.

Masters

DTU
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provided ultrasound as an innovative solution to optimise the energy requirements in carbon capture.
  • Researched extensively on the topic, designed, and constructed an experimental setup.
  • Improved CO2 desorption by at least 25% in comparison to the traditional methods.
  • Ultrasound-assisted desorption of loaded MEA solvents

Education

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Kgs. Lyngby
04.2001 -

MSc (Honors) - Chemical Engineering

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Kgs. Lyngby
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

National Institute of Technology-Warangal (NITW)
India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Pilot plant operations and commissioning
  • Process monitoring and control
  • Troubleshooting and root cause investigation
  • Scientific writing
  • Experimental design
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Advanced data analysis using MATLAB

Timeline

Postdoctoral Researcher

DTU
02.2024 - Current

PhD, DTU

Amager Bakke (ARC)
06.2021 - 12.2023

PhD

DTU
12.2019 - 06.2021

Masters

DTU
02.2019 - 08.2019

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
04.2001 -

MSc (Honors) - Chemical Engineering

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

National Institute of Technology-Warangal (NITW)
04.2001 -

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