Raghava R. Kommalapati

Dr. Raghava R. Kommalapati is a Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering and the Honeywell Endowed Professor at Prairie View A&M University. He leads research in energy and environmental sustainability, focusing on membrane processes for wastewater treatment, energy recovery from agricultural waste, air quality, biofuels, life cycle analysis, and contaminated soil remediation.

• Research Areas: Energy & Environmental Sustainability, Membrane Processes, Air Quality, Contaminant Transport, and Optimization Algorithms.
• Labs: Environmental Engineering Laboratory.
• Grants: Funded by NSF CREST, US Department of Education, Federal Highway Administration, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

His recent publications analyze wind turbine aerodynamics, fogwater chemistry, and industrial waste separation techniques. He has directed the NSF-funded Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES) with a $5M grant over five years.

Scientific Awards:

• Honeywell Endowed Professor
• Director, NSF CREST Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES)