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Karthikai Selvan Sivasamy

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Karthikai Selvan Sivasamy

PhD student
Faculty of Natural Sciences

karthiss@ntnu.no
+4797374198 Kjemihallen Gløshaugen, Trondheim
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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.

Linkedin

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

 

Competencies

  • Biomass
  • CO2 capture
  • Chemical engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Membrane technology
  • gasification
  • pyrolysis

Publications

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2026

  • 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

  • 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

  • Poster
    Sivasamy, 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

  • Poster
    Sivasamy, 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 -

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