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Senior Professional Officer

Balapanuru
Janardhan

Senior Professional Officer at Food, Chemical and Biotech (FCB) Cluster
Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science, National University of Singapore , Singapore
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Biography

Senior Professional Officer at Food Chemical & Biotech Cluster at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) with over a decade of post-Ph.D. industrial and academic experience in Material Science especially Graphene composites and membranes. I specialize in Environmental Sustainability, advanced materials, and cutting-edge innovations for energy and environmental applications.
Expert in developing nano-composites, Graphene-infused catalysts, and 3D-printed composites for water and air filtration. Aware of concepts- ESG reporting, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), carbon crediting, and decarbonization strategies to support Net Zero initiatives.
A proven leader and communicator with a track record of translating complex research into real-world applications. Passionate about mentoring future engineers and scientists, fostering innovation, and bridging industry and academia.
Active member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) and Project Management Institute (PMI-USA), contributing to sustainability and project management advancements.

SIT Appointments

  • Senior Professional Officer at Food, Chemical and Biotech (FCB) Cluster
    – Present

Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science
    National University of Singapore , Singapore

Achievements

  •   Simple yet efficient process to extract Graphene nanosheets into Organic Solvents

Professional Certification

  • My Green Lab Ambassador
    My Green Lab, USA
  • Member of The International Society of Sustainability Professionals
    ISSP - International Society of Sustainability Professionals
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
    Project Management Institute (PMI)-USA
    –
  • Project Management Professional (PMP®)
    Project Management Institute (PMI)-USA
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Industry Experience

  • Regional Manager of Engineering., Grafoid Inc., Canada
    –
  • Research & Development Manager, Grafoid Inc., Canada
    –
  • Senior Chemist, Grafoid Inc., Canada
    –
  • Senior Chemist, Graphite Zero Singapore Pte. Ltd., Singapore
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Technical Skills

  • Analytical Techniques: SEM, AFM, XRD, FT-IR, NMR, UV-Vis, TGA Materials Science: Graphene, Polymer Composites, Catalysis Sustainability: Membrane Technology, Water Treatment, Carbon Capture

Current Projects

  • Design and Development of Materials for Carbon Capture and Storage
    – Present

Past Projects

  • Synthesis of GO/Biopolymer composite for heavy metal ion removal for drinking water applications
    –
  •  Design and fabrication of industrial-scale Graphene-based membranes for wastewater treatment and nanofiltration
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  •  Graphene-polymer composites including GO/PES, GO/PVDF, and GO/PAN composites
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Journal Papers

Books

IP / Patents

  • Simple yet efficient process to extract Graphene nanosheets into Organic Solvents (Patent draft under preparation)
  • Advanced-Graphene Infused-PES Hollowfiber membranes for Ultrafiltration (UF) applications (Patent draft under preparation)
  • Graphene-Based Filters and systems comprising the same (US Patent, 2020)
  • Graphene-based membrane for Water Filtration (US Patent, 2019)
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