About
Nagu Daraboina, Ph.D., is a 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.
Awards & Honors
- Partners for Progress and Prosperity (P3) Award, ACS, 2025
- The P3 Award is a competitive recognition of ACS International Chemical Sciences Chapters for their work in partnerships between and among industry, academia, government, small business etc.
- Regional Projects, Facilities, and Construction Award, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), 2025
- Faculty Champion of Global Engagement Award, The Center for Global Engagement, The University of Tulsa, 2025
- Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award, The University of Tulsa, 2024
- Presented to a faculty member who has had a substantial impact on the academic life and career of students.
- Zelimir Schmidt Outstanding Researcher Award, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, The University of Tulsa, 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), 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 & Areas of Expertise
- Flow assurance
- Carbon capture, storage and utilization
- Produced water desalination
- Recovery of energy
