Rinu Chacko

Rinu Chacko is a researcher at the Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). She holds a Master of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (2016–2018) and a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Calicut (2011–2015). Her research focuses on chemical recycling of polymers, catalysis optimization using digital tools, and data-driven modeling in materials science.

Education:

• Master of Technology in Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras (2016–2018)
• Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering, NIT Calicut (2011–2015)

Research interests include sustainable polymer recycling techniques, computational catalyst design, odor perception modeling, and formulated product development. Her work emphasizes integrating digital solutions, such as electronic lab notebooks and LSTM-based neural networks, to enhance material science research.

Publications highlight contributions to catalytic reaction modeling, digital tools for reaction engineering, and data management systems. She has also presented research on sustainable recycling of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) at conferences like RECYCLE 2018.

As part of the Prof. Deutschmann group, she collaborates on interdisciplinary projects bridging catalysis and materials science. No specific grants or awards are listed, though her extensive publication record reflects active engagement in cutting-edge research areas.