Dr. Ashwin Rajagopalan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ashwin Rajagopalan is a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Manchester, specializing in chemical process engineering, particularly in gas adsorption crystallization. He leads the Purification and Separation Technology (PAST) laboratory, which focuses on developing sustainable technologies that address challenging purification and separation problems. His research spans from understanding fundamental concepts to the development of processes in areas such as particulate technology, gas separation, and porous materials. The PAST laboratory utilizes state-of-the-art experimental, modeling, and data analytics techniques to design and control chemical processes. In addition to his research, Ashwin is involved in teaching advanced separation processes and science formulation courses. He is currently accepting PhD students and encourages individuals with aligned research interests to reach out.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2019-08-01 — 2020-09-01

ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Conducted research in gas adsorption and crystallization techniques.

SNSF Early Postdoc Mobility Fellow

2020-10-01 — 2021-08-01

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Engaged in postdoctoral research activities focusing on advanced chemical engineering processes.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.