Karthikai Selvan Sivasamy
About
PhD researcher in chemical engineering , focusing on advanced membrane technologies for CO₂ capture and separation. Experienced in material synthesis, coating, and gas separation, with a growing interest in practical skills and interdisciplinary solutions. Passionate about research, self-improvement, and bridging theory with real-world applications.
Education
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering (2016–2020), Anna University, India
M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (2020–2022), Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway
PhD in Chemical Engineering (2024–present), SINTEF Industry/ NTNU, Norway (CO₂ capture and membrane technology)
Competence and research areas
Expertise in membrane technology for CO₂ capture, including thin-film and mixed-matrix membranes with MOFs. Strong background in catalysis, reaction engineering, and biomass conversion. Skilled in material synthesis, membrane coating, gas separation systems, and advanced characterization techniques (SEM, FTIR, DSC). Experience with process simulation, data analysis (Python), and experimental design.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikai-selvan-sivasamy-081646191/
ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karthikai-Sivasamy-2?ev=hdr_xprf
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7785-7947
Presentations
- Sivasamy, K.S., Lindbråthen, A., Sandru, M., Deng, L. (2024). Investigating MOF-Pebax mixed matrix membranes for low-concentration CO2 capture. Poster presentation at TCCS-13 (13th Trondheim Conference on CO2 Capture, Transport and Storage), Trondheim, Norway.
- Pettersen, T., Sandru, E.M., Sivasamy, K.S., Chisca, S., Unander, T.E., Sandru, M., Malloupas, G., Lazakis, I. (2024). CO2 capture for marine applications – land-based testing of single stage membrane process. Oral presentation at TCCS-13 (13th Trondheim Conference on CO2 Capture, Transport and Storage), Trondheim, Norway.
- Pettersen, T., Sandru, E.M., Sivasamy, K.S., Chisca, S., Unander, T.E., Sandru, M., Malloupas, G., Lazakis, I. (2025). CO2 capture for marine applications. Poster presentation at NAMS 2025 (North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting), USA.
- Pettersen, T., Sivasamy, K.S., Sandru, E.M., Guzman, G.M.T., Chisca, S., Sandru, M. (2024). CO2 selective membranes for decarbonising maritime industry. Oral presentation at EuroMembranes 2024, Prague, Czech Republic.
Highlighted publications
- Sivasamy, K. S., Lindbråthen, A., Sandru, M., & Deng, L. (2026). Spatial Control of MOF Distribution in Mixed-Matrix Membranes Enables CO2-Separation at Low Concentration. Journal of Membrane Science, 125394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2026.125394
Publications
2026
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Sivasamy, Karthikai Selvan;
Lindbråthen, Arne;
Sandru, Marius;
Deng, Liyuan.
(2026)
Spatial control of MOF distribution in mixed-matrix membranes enables CO2-Separation at low concentration.
Journal of Membrane Science
Academic article
Journal publications
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Sivasamy, Karthikai Selvan;
Lindbråthen, Arne;
Sandru, Marius;
Deng, Liyuan.
(2026)
Spatial control of MOF distribution in mixed-matrix membranes enables CO2-Separation at low concentration.
Journal of Membrane Science
Academic article
Outreach
2025
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PosterSivasamy, Karthikai Selvan. (2025) Investigating MOF-Pebax mixed matrix membranes for low-concentration CO2 capture. Trondheim CO2 Capture Conference 16.06.2025 - 19.06.2025
2024
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PosterSivasamy, Karthikai Selvan. (2024) Investigating MOF-Pebax mixed matrix membranes for low-concentration CO2 capture. TCCS-13 (13th Trondheim Conference on CO2 Capture, Transport and Storage), Trondheim, Norway. 16.06.2024 -