Research Interests

My main scientific interests are focused on catalysis and thermochemical conversion processes, particularly for sustainable energy and circular economy applications. I aim to understand and model the complex reaction pathways involved in converting waste biomass and plastics into fuels, chemicals, and functional materials.

My research interests include:

• Hydrothermal carbonisation (HTC) and hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of biomass, plastics, and mixed waste streams
• Catalytic upgrading and hydroprocessing of bio-oils and waste-derived intermediates
• Development and evaluation of heterogeneous catalysts for selective oxidation, hydrodeoxygenation, and CO₂ hydrogenation
• Linking experimental characterisation techniques (such as GC-MS, FTIR, TGA, and CHNS) with mechanistic and kinetic analysis

Education

• PhD in Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano.

  Nov. 2025 – Present
  • Advisors: Prof. Matteo Pelucchi
• Master’s Degree in Chemistry at University of Madras. Sept. 2021 – May. 2023
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry at University of Madras. Sept. 2018 – May. 2021