Dr. Rama Rao Karri

@utb.edu.bn

Senior Assistant Professor, Petroleum and Chemical Engineering,
Universiti Teknologi Brunei

Dr. Rama Rao Karri


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Dr. Rama Rao Karri is a Professor (Sr. Asst) in Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei Darussalam. He has PhD from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Masters from IIT Kanpur in Chemical Engineering. He has worked as Post-Doctoral research fellow at NUS, Singapore for about six years and has over 20 years of working experience in Academics, Industry, and Research. He has experience of working in multidisciplinary fields and has expertise in various evolutionary optimization techniques and process modeling. As of 15 May 2024, he has published 230 research articles in reputed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings with a combined Impact factor of 853.13 and has an h-index of 42 (Scopus-citations: 5600+) and 45 (Google Scholar-citations: 6400+). He is an editorial board member in 10 renowned journals and a peer-review member for more than 100 reputed journals. Listed in the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists for the last 3 years (2021-23).

EDUCATION

Post-Doc at National University of Singapore
PhD in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
M.Tech from IIT Kanpur, India
B. Tech from Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Engineering, Environmental Engineering
280

Scopus Publications

12273

Scholar Citations

64

Scholar h-index

177

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Interfacial engineering of MXene/UiO-66 nanohybrids for efficient hydrogen evolution and urea oxidation
    LP Lingamdinne, R Kulkarni, RR Karri, A Vinu, NS Kumar, M Asif, ...
    Fuel 420, 138895 , 2026
    2026
  • Solving nonlinear engineering problems using UFIA: A social inspired metaheuristic algorithm
    V Basetti, CK Shiva, S Tiwari, RR Karri, Y Arya, S Sen
    Chaos, Solitons & Fractals 207, 117876 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Synergetic effect of phosphonium-based ionic liquid and amine-functionalized metal organic framework for separation of CO 2 and CH 4 using mixed matrix …
    A Mundhe, S Patel, R Ranjith, T Patil, A Bindwal, RR Karri, S Dharaskar
    Scientific Reports , 2026
    2026
  • MXene-integrated MnCo bimetallic MOF hybrids for enhanced solid-state supercapacitor performance
    MR Tamtam, RR Karri, GS Choi, J Shim
    Journal of Energy Storage 154, 120355 , 2026
    2026
  • Two-dimensional transition metal chalcogenides for water and wastewater remediation: a review
    S Singh, R Soni, PE Lokhande, D Kumar, S Ghotekar, S Praveenkumar, ...
    International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 23 (4), 339 , 2026
    2026
  • Ultrasound operation parameters for effective chemical compound degradation
    F Hamidi, AA Hassanpour, M Khanizadeh, NB Yazdi, MN Nasrabadi, ...
    Ultrasonic Treatment of Water and Wastewater, 109-134 , 2026
    2026
  • A comprehensive review on the edible Polygonaceae plant: Bioactive constitution, potential health benefits and novel applications
    E Endalkachew, M Gaidher, PK Chauhan, K Dulta, N Bhardwaj, ...
    Applied Food Research, 101810 , 2026
    2026
  • High-performance adsorption of sulfamethoxazole and phenol using graphene-like carbon derived from glucose
    LP Lingamdinne, GKR Angaru, B Shrestha, JR Koduru, RR Karri
    Scientific Reports , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Valorization of Orange Peel Pectin for Efficient Polyethylene Microplastic Removal: A Circular Bio-Flocculation Process
    R Kandaiah, L Panneerselvan, RR Karri, CI Sathish, M Kulanthaisamy, ...
    Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 108422 , 2026
    2026
  • Integrating the Food-Energy-Water Nexus: Strategies for climate change mitigation with SDG alignment
    RR Karri, G Ravindran, V Pingili, NM Mubarak, KN Ruslan, YH Tan
    Environmental Impact Assessment Review 116, 108070 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 14
  • A Scoping Review of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Energy Engineering Education
    YH Tan, UH Hassan, MH Azri, RR Karri, SP Hong, R Prasad, PV Chai
    Asean Journal of Engineering Education 9 (2), 125-132 , 2025
    2025
  • Synergistic effects of syzygium cumini sawdust biochar and poultry manure on soil quality enhancement, nitrogen, organic carbon dynamics, and Amaranthus cruentus growth
    S Kar, MK Reddy, R Asthana, P Srivastava, R Dhaarani, KVNS Reddy, ...
    Scientific Reports , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • MoS 2 /MXene composite material for high-performance removal of Rhodamine B dye: synthesis and application
    R Patel, K Mahabari, K Patel, M Patel, AH Jadhav, S Dharaskar, RR Karri, ...
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 42099 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Hydrodynamic Bathymetry Calibration of Brunei River
    AA Rashid, UR Ratnayake, RR Karri
    Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Process Management: Advancing Cleaner … , 2025
    2025
  • Isotherm Modelling and Error Analysis of Adsorption of Cadmium-contaminated Water by Magnetic Carbon Nanotubes (MCNT)
    ISM Jusri, RR Karri, Y Tan, S Shams, KN Ruslan, NM Mubarak
    Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Process Management: Advancing Cleaner … , 2025
    2025
  • A novel amino acid functionalized biosorbent (almond shells) for the removal of phenol from aqueous solutions: linear and nonlinear kinetic models and thermodynamic studies
    L Rasuli, MH Dehghani, M Salari, RR Karri, NM Mubarak, NA Khan, ...
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 15 (19), 26371-26383 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • A life cycle assessment of biodiesel from waste cooking oil using bifunctional magnetic nanocatalyst
    K Srikumar, YH Tan, U Rashid, IS Tan, J Kansedo, NM Mubarak, PNY Yek, ...
    Energy 331, 137029 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 11
  • Modern reactors and software tools in bioprocess development
    H Mittal, OS Kushwaha, RR Karri
    Biotechnology Engineering, 293-306 , 2025
    2025
  • Design, optimization, and inoculum development for culturing the cells
    H Mittal, OS Kushwaha, RR Karri
    Biotechnology Engineering, 41-50 , 2025
    2025
  • Cleaning techniques for bioreactors and regulatory standards
    A Kagalkar, J Patel, M Panchal, T Gupta, S Dharaskar, RR Karri
    Biotechnology Engineering, 125-150 , 2025
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • A comprehensive review of applications of magnetic graphene oxide based nanocomposites for sustainable water purification
    LP Lingamdinne, JR Koduru, RR Karri
    Journal of environmental management 231, 622-634 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 396
  • A comprehensive review on magnetic carbon nanotubes and carbon nanotube-based buckypaper for removal of heavy metals and dyes
    FSA Khan, NM Mubarak, YH Tan, M Khalid, RR Karri, R Walvekar, ...
    Journal of Hazardous Materials 413, 125375 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 389
  • Wastewater - Sources, Toxicity, and Their Consequences to Human Health
    RR Karri, G Ravindran, MH Dehghani
    Soft Computing Techniques in Solid Waste and Wastewater Management, 3-34 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 359
  • Synthesis of organic phase change materials (PCM) for energy storage applications: A review
    SS Magendran, FSA Khan, NM Mubarak, M Vaka, R Walvekar, M Khalid, ...
    Nano-structures & Nano-objects 20, 100399 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 344
  • Critical review of abatement of ammonia from wastewater
    RR Karri, JN Sahu, V Chimmiri
    Journal of Molecular Liquids 261, 21–31 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 298
  • MXene as emerging material for photocatalytic degradation of environmental pollutants
    NH Solangi, RR Karri, SA Mazari, NM Mubarak, AS Jatoi, G Malafaia, ...
    Coordination Chemistry Reviews 477, 214965 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 280
  • Magnetic nanoadsorbents’ potential route for heavy metals removal—a review
    FSA Khan, NM Mubarak, M Khalid, R Walvekar, EC Abdullah, SA Mazari, ...
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27 (19), 24342-24356 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 223
  • Optimal isotherm parameters for phenol adsorption from aqueous solutions onto coconut shell based activated carbon: Error analysis of linear and non-linear methods
    RR Karri, JN Sahu, NS Jayakumar
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 80, 472-487 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 222
  • A comprehensive review of the adsorption mechanisms and factors influencing the adsorption process from the perspective of bioethanol dehydration
    S Karimi, MT Yaraki, RR Karri
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 107, 535-553 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 216
  • Modeling and optimization by particle swarm embedded neural network for adsorption of zinc (II) by palm kernel shell based activated carbon from aqueous environment
    RR Karri, JN Sahu
    Journal of Environmental Management 206, 178-191 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 199
  • Solid Waste — Sources, Toxicity, and Their Consequences to Human Health
    MH Dehghani, GA Omrani, RR Karri
    Soft Computing Techniques in Solid Waste and Wastewater Management, 205-214 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 193
  • Optimization and modeling of methyl orange adsorption onto polyaniline nano-adsorbent through response surface methodology and differential evolution embedded neural network
    RR Karri, M Tanzifi, MT Yaraki, JN Sahu
    Journal of Environmental Management 223, 517–529 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 193
  • Emerging pollutants and their removal using visible-light responsive photocatalysis–a comprehensive review
    S Ahmed, FSA Khan, NM Mubarak, M Khalid, YH Tan, SA Mazari, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (6), 106643 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 181
  • Adsorption: Fundamental aspects and applications of adsorption for effluent treatment
    ÉC Lima, MH Dehghani, A Guleria, F Sher, RR Karri, GL Dotto, ...
    Green Technologies for the Defluoridation of Water, 41-88 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 174
  • Recent advances on sustainable adsorbents for the remediation of noxious pollutants from water and wastewater: A critical review
    MH Dehghani, S Ahmadi, S Ghosh, A Othmani, C Osagie, M Meskini, ...
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry 16 (12), 105303 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 173
  • A review on the properties and applications of chitosan, cellulose and deep eutectic solvent in green chemistry
    XX Chang, NM Mubarak, SA Mazari, AS Jatoi, A Ahmad, M Khalid, ...
    Journal of industrial and engineering chemistry 104, 362-380 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 173
  • Improving efficacy of Cr (VI) adsorption process on sustainable adsorbent derived from waste biomass (sugarcane bagasse) with help of ant colony optimization
    RR Karri, JN Sahu, BC Meikap
    Industrial Crops and Products 143, 111927 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 170
  • Process optimization and adsorption modeling of Pb (II) on nickel ferrite-reduced graphene oxide nano-composite
    LP Lingamdinne, JR Koduru, YY Chang, RR Karri
    Journal of Molecular Liquids 250, 202-211 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 170
  • Magnetic nanoparticles incorporation into different substrates for dyes and heavy metals removal-A Review
    FSA Khan, NM Mubarak, YH Tan, RR Karri, M Khalid, R Walvekar, ...
    Environmental science and pollution research , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 164
  • MXene-based phase change materials for solar thermal energy storage
    NH Solangi, NM Mubarak, RR Karri, SA Mazari, AS Jatoi, JR Koduru, ...
    Energy Conversion and Management 273, 116432 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 163