Kalliat Valsaraj

Kalliat T Valsaraj is a chemical engineer professor.

Among his authored works are his publications in academic journals, including Environmental Science & Technology and Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data as well as books such as Elements of Environmental Engineering: Thermodynamics and Kinetics. Moreover, he is the recipient of 2012 Charles E Coates Award, which was jointly awarded by American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Chemical Society.

Works
In one of his books titled Elements of Environmental Engineering: Thermodynamics and Kinetics, he explored the applications of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics in environmental engineering, providing a multidisciplinary perspective on the theoretical foundations, limitations, and practical aspects involved in fate and transport modeling, pollution control design, and waste treatment processes. In another book titled Atmospheric Aerosols: Characterization, Chemistry, Modeling, and Climate, he explored the multifaceted aspects of atmospheric aerosols, covering their physical characterization, chemistry, and modeling, with specific chapters addressing morphology, chemical reactivity, radiative effects, and environmental impacts post-Hurricane Katrina.

Valsaraj holds three patents, including developing a remediation method for dense nonaqueous-phase liquid contaminants in the Earth's subsurface.

Awards and honors

 * 1997 – Cross-Holloway Award of Excellence in Research and Service, Louisiana State University
 * 2008 – Fellow, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
 * 2009 – Rotary International Vocational Excellence Award, Rotary Club of Kannur North
 * 2009 – Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
 * 2010 – LSU Rainmaker Senior Scholar Award (STEM Category) for Research and Creativity, Louisiana State University
 * 2012 – Charles E Coates Award, American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Chemical Society professional chapters
 * 2015 – Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
 * 2019 – Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry

Books

 * Elements of Environmental Engineering: Thermodynamics and Kinetics (2000) ISBN 9781566703970
 * Atmospheric Aerosols: Characterization, Chemistry, Modeling, and Climate (2009) ISBN 9780841269736
 * Photocatalytic Reaction with Inverse Opal Catalyst: A method to solve air pollution via photocatalyst (2010) ISBN 9783843378543