Energy-Water Nexus
A fundamental and applied research center jointly established with Heriot-Watt University, UK, dedicated to creating integrated, efficient energy-water systems for a global circular economy. The center brings together university academics, industry partners, and government agencies to develop real-world solutions and train the next generation of resource-management professionals.
Core innovation tracks
- Advanced energy-positive wastewater treatment
- Storable renewable energy solutions integrated with water systems
- Long-term sustainable resource management for water and energy security
The Vision
The KiTE Energy–Water Nexus Centre envisions a future that moves beyond conventional circular-economy practices: a future where wastewater is not merely treated and recycled but transformed through energy-positive systems; where renewable energy is not simply generated but seamlessly stored and strategically deployed; and where essential resources are managed with precision, achieving maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact to ensure long-term water and energy security.
Aligned with major UN Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG 6
Access to Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7
Access to Affordable and Clean Energy
Areas of Collaboration
The Centre serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, uniting experts, innovators, and sustainability champions from academia, industry, and government to advance integrated solutions at the energy-water interface.
The Centre’s work spans a spectrum of high-impact domains, including:
Water Treatment Technologies
Advanced Oxidative Processes (AOPs)
Membrane Development
Nanotechnology Adsorption
Industry Waste Water Treatment
Desalination
Seawater Splitting
Renewable Energy Technologies:
Photovoltaics
Photothermal Desalination
Advanced Semiconductors
Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
Electrochemical Technologies
Electrochemical Energy Storage
Electrochemical Energy Conversion
Electrochemical Sensors
Corrosion Protection
Electrocatalysis
Advanced Nanomaterials
Key Collaborators
Industry Collaborators
AB, Sweden
National Collaborators
International Collaborators
Key Members
Dr P. Shankar
Director
KGiSL Institute of Technology, India
Dr R. Karthick
Team Leader
CoE Lab, KGiSL Institute of Technology, India
Team members
Dr Geethamani
Professor
Department of Chemistry
Dr Selvaganpathy
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
Dr Nusrath Unnisa
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
Dr Suba
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
Dr Saravanan
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
Dr Immaculate Mercy
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
Dr Prabhakaran
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
Keziah Gracelin
Research Assoc
Department of Chemistry
Dr. Renugadevi
Associate Professor
Department of Physics
Dr. Balaprabhakaran
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics
Dr. Bhagyalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics
Dr. James Visuvasam
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry