Santhoshkumar Vuppala

Aspiring Environmental and Civil Engineer with strong research and hands-on experience in site remediation, water treatment technologies, and environmental impact mitigation. Skilled in PFAS extraction, sample handling, and data reporting. Currently pursuing a master's in civil engineering with a focus on the removal of contaminants using advanced microwave catalysis. I am an expert at project management, technical analysis, and environmental systems design, with a passion for developing sustainable solutions to address environmental challenges.

• Master's Thesis: Removal of PFAS from Soil Using Microwave Catalysis, Ongoing, Investigate the degradation of persistent per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in contaminated soils using innovative microwave catalysis technology., Optimize microwave frequencies and catalytic materials to enhance PFAS breakdown, reducing environmental and health hazards., Develop cost-effective and scalable solutions for large-scale soil remediation applications.
• Air Pollution Mitigation Strategies in New Delhi, Conducted field research and data analysis on the sources and impacts of air pollution in New Delhi., Proposed evidence-based mitigation strategies, including the use of greener transportation options and industrial emission controls.
• Flexural Behavior of Beam by Introducing Camber (Bachelor's Capstone Project), Designed and tested beams with induced camber to study their flexural behavior, contributing to structural innovation for load-bearing applications.