About
Nagu Daraboina, Ph.D., is an associate professor at The University of Tulsa’s Russell School of Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on critical areas including flow assurance, carbon capture, storage, and utilization (CCSU), produced water desalination, and energy recovery. His research group has pioneered new experimental approaches and designs that are expected to significantly advance water treatment and carbon capture technologies using hydrate technology.
Daraboina has published more than 70 research articles and delivered more than 30 invited talks and seminars. Additionally, he serves as a director of the American Society of Engineering Education chemical engineering division.
Awards and Honors
- The University of Tulsa Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award presented to a faculty member who has had a substantial impact on the academic life and career of students, 2024
- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Natural Sciences’ Zelimir Schmidt Outstanding Researcher Award, 2023
- Donald W. Davidson Award for outstanding research in the field of gas hydrates (ICGH), ICGH 10-Singapore, 2023
- Top 2% most cited scientist (research field) released by Stanford University, 2022
- Class of Influential Researcher Award (IEC&R), 2021
- Rising Star in Energy Research (Energy & Fuels), 2021
Education
- Ph.D., Chemical & Bio Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2008
- MBA, The University of Tulsa, 2019
- M.S., Indian Institute of Science, 2006
- B.S., Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, 2002
Research interests and areas of expertise
- Flow assurance
- Carbon capture, storage, and utilization
- Produced water desalination
- Recovery of energy